USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING
k Do not use where there is risk of explosion i Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
k Keep the camera out of the reach of children i The following may happen if children play with the camera: h They may wrap the neckstrap around their neck and suffocate. h They may swallow the battery pack or other small parts. In such a case, consult a physician immediately. h They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes. h They may get hurt by the camera.

CAUTION

k Cautions when carrying the camera i Do not walk around with the camera suspended from your neck. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold the camera in your hand or place it in a pocket. i Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to strong shocks. i Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the camera lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not using the camera, be sure to always turn it off and close the lens cover. k If the camera is not going to be used for a long period of time i For safetys sake, remove the battery pack from the camera. This will prevent any possible excess heat or leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage to nearby objects. (Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)
k Cautions during use and storage i This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. h Places in direct sunlight h Places where humidity and temperature are high h Places that may get wet h Places close to an air conditioner or heater h Inside a car h Places where there is dust and dirt h Places where there is a fire burning h Places where volatile products are stored h Places subject to vibration Operating environment: h Temperature h Humidity 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) (operation) 20 to 60C (4 to 140F) (storage) 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER DANGER
k Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20) i Do not recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects. k Concerning the power cord i The voltage rating for the power cord supplied with this camera conforms to the standards of the country in which the camera was sold. k Do not disassemble or modify i It is dangerous to touch the inside. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not use as a direct current generator. k Do not get the docking station or AC adaptor/ charger wet i Make sure they do not get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not use the camera in a bathroom. i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger gets wet, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and remove the battery pack. Then contact the place of purchase. If used while wet, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or an accident.

k Do not damage the power cord i Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock. i If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the docking station, AC adaptor/charger or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase. k Do not place on an unstable surface i The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the camera or injury. i If it falls and the body is damaged, remove the battery pack and contact the place of purchase. If used while damaged, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or other damage. k Operating and storage conditions i Do not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or heater) or leave it exposed to direct sunlight. Operating environment: h Temperature h Humidity 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) (charging) 20 to 60C (4 to 140F) (storage) 20 to 80% (charging and storage)
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Li-ion BATTERY PACK (DB-L20) DANGER
This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20).
Batterij niet weggooien, maar inleveren als KCA.
k If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire i Continued use of the battery pack under any of these conditions may result in fire, injury, explosion or other serious damage. i If battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery pack in close proximity to a fire or other heat source may ignite the battery fluid and result in fire, damage, eruption of battery fluid, or smoke fumes. k Do not transform, take apart, or modify i Safety mechanisms and protective devices have been in incorporation in the battery pack for the purpose of preventing danger. Any modification, by transforming, disassembling, or directly soldering to it, etc., will defeat these safety devices and possibly cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid. k Do not connect the (+) and () terminals with a wire or other metal implement. Do not carry loose or keep with necklaces, hairpins, etc. i Doing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage flow, fire, explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid, or heat generation. Metal such as a wire or necklace, etc. may cause heat to be generated. k Do not throw the battery pack in the fire or subject it to heat i Doing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage the gas discharge valve and safety mechanisms, or ignite the battery fluid, resulting in fire or explosion.
k Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. k Do not allow the battery pack to come into contact with fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to become wet i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged by corrosion, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. k Operating and storage conditions i Temperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) i Do not use, recharge, store or leave the battery pack near fire or inside a car exposed to the hot sun, etc. (locations in which the temperature reaches 60C [140F] or higher). i At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices inside the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will become unusable. An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may even shorten the battery life. i Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended to store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged. i If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five minutes every six months. i Storage temperature: 10 to 30C (14 to 86F) When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at 10 to 30C (14 to 86F) in a place with no condensation. i Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation)

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC To play back images: Set to PLAY Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the LCD monitor. Monitor unit

Main switch

REC REC

Shooting

Playback
ON/OFF button LCD monitor
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). i When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: h Move the main switch. h Press the ON/OFF button. h Press the Still image shooting/Video clip recording button. h Press the SET or MENU button. i After the power save function has been active for about 1 hour, the camera will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor unit. i When the AC adaptor/charger is connected, the power save function will become active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factorypreset setting). i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is activated (page 129). i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, it does not change to the power save mode. In this case, the power save function becomes active after about 12 hours.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera
Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns off.
HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.

i Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on the subject while holding the camera vertically.
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
Hints for taking pictures
Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 118). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions. i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the CCD, light lines or ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind. In this situation, it is recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind. While the image data is being recorded. i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image data is being written to the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image. Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off. However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the cameras internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting. Checking the last image shot (instant review) i After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET button once. i During instant review of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause are available (page 58). i If you wish to delete the image (for a video clip, it must be in the pause or stop mode), toggle the SET button up to access the delete function. i You can view other images while the instant review display is showing by toggling the SET button to the left or right. i Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down.

Light-measuring spot mark

ISO SENSITIVITY

With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting.
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO200 to 400]). *: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent (video clip shooting mode: ISO200). u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO100 equivalent (video clip shooting mode: ISO200). v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO200 equivalent (video clip shooting mode: ISO400). w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO400 equivalent (video clip shooting mode: ISO800).
Select the desired icon from the ISO sensitivity menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.
HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase.

WHITE BALANCE

This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting used in the auto mode. r: For shooting outside on a sunny day. o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day. p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting. q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting. ]: For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be specified. Setting procedure 1 Select the ] icon and press the SET button. h The ] icon moves to the left end of the line. 2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and perform step 3.
Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously programmed setting is recalled.

HINT i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the Operation Beep Screen appears at once. You may find this a convenient procedure to switch the setting in places you do not want the operation sounds to be audible.

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HELP DISPLAY
You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. ON: The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled.

HELP DISP ON OFF

Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the help display setting.

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POST-VIEW SETTING
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. OFF: The post-view image is not displayed. 1 SEC: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2 SEC : The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the post-view setting.

POST VIEW

OFF 1 SEC 2 SEC

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WIND NOISE REDUCTION
This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button. h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The wind noise reduction function is turned on. OFF: The wind noise reduction function is turned off. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the wind noise reduction setting.

WIND NOISE REDUC.

ON OFF
NOTE i For normal shooting, set the wind noise reduction to OFF. If the function is enabled when there is no wind, the audio during shooting and recording sounds unnatural.

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NOISE-REDUCTION
Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the noise-reduction menu. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled. OFF: The noise-reduction function is disabled.

NOISE REDUCTION

Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the noise-reduction setting.
NOTE i The noise-reduction function is effective when the shutter speed 1/4 second or less. i Compared to normal shooting, the image processing time after shooting is slightly longer.

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FLICKER-REDUCTION
The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the flicker-reduction menu. ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction setting. OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction setting.

FRICKER REDUCT

Select the o icon from the flickerreduction menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the flicker-reduction setting.
HINT i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light areas, may occur.

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DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used. OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the digital zoom setting.

DIGITAL ZOOM

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SCREEN LANGUAGE

You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of eight languages.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: Select for German. ENGLISH: Select for English. ESPAOL: Select for Spanish. FRANCAIS: Select for French. ITALIANO: Select for Italian. NEDERLANDS:Select for Dutch. : Select for Russian. : Select for Japanese. Select for Korean. : : Select for Chinese (traditional). : Select for Chinese (simplified).

LANGUAGE

Select the desired language, and press the SET button. h You are returned to the Option Screen.

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TV OUTPUT SETTING
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your cameras DIGITAL/ AV terminal.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the TV output settings icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen appears. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal. VIDEO OUTPUT: Set the type of video signal. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.

TV OUTPUT SETTINGS

TV SYSTEM VIDEO OUTPUT EXIT NTSC VIDEO

TV SYSTEM NTSC

<Example: TV SYSTEM>

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Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. <If TV SYSTEM is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If VIDEO OUTPUT is selected> VIDEO: Outputs standard video signals. S-VIDEO: Outputs S-VIDEO signals. Press the SET button. Select EXIT, and press the SET button. h This completes the TV output setting.
NOTE When connecting to a standard video input terminal i On your cameras Option Screen, set the VIDEO OUTPUT setting to VIDEO. i Do not connect to a S-VIDEO input terminal, as doing so may cause the TV to automatically switch to the S-VIDEO input mode, and no image will appear on the TV monitor. When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal i On your cameras Option Screen, set the VIDEO OUTPUT setting to SVIDEO. i Do not connect to a VIDEO INPUT terminal, as doing so may cause the TV to automatically switch to the video input mode, and no image will appear on the TV monitor. If no image appears on the TV. i If the TV system setting or video output setting is not correct for the connected equipment, no image will appear on the TV. When set to PAL and connected to a TV using the included S-AV interface cable (page 144) Shooting: Images are displayed on the LCD monitor only and do not appear on the TV. Playback: Images are displayed on the TV only and do not appear on the LCD monitor.

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POWER SAVE FUNCTION
Your camera has a power save function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function is activated.
Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the power save icon ?, and press the SET button. h The Power Save Setting Screen appears. BATT/CAM: Set the standby time for the shooting modes when the battery pack is used. BATT/PB: Set the standby time for the playback modes when the battery pack is used. EXT.PWR/CAM.PB: Set the standby time for the shooting and playback modes when using an AC power source. EXIT: Return to the Option Screen.
POWER SAVE BATT/CAM BATT/PB EXT.PWR/CAM.PB EXIT 1 min 5 min 10 min

<Resetting the remote control code to RC CODE 1>
Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking station. Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about 3 seconds.

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PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION
Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the docking station (page 144). Press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera lamp.

CAMERA/CHARGE button

CAMERA indicator
Set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. h If the camera is set to the playback mode (page 55), the Playback Screen appears on the TV monitor. The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the LCD monitor.

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DIRECT PRINTING
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the cameras LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).

Print preparations

Install the card in the camera, and open the monitor unit to turn on the camera. Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera to the printer (pages 143 and 159).
To USB connector on the printer Supplied USB interface cable The [n] mark on the plug is facing down.

USB CONNECTION

CARD READER PictBridge PC CAMERA CANCEL

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Select PictBridge, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears.
PRINTING MODE ONE IMAGE Print this image
CAUTION Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is connected. i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable. i During PictBridge printing, the cameras button operation response is slower. i If the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient.

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To select one image and print it (one image)
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print. h Specify the image to print.

ONE IMAGE

COPIES

PRINT EXIT

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Specify the number of prints. 1 Select COPIES, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h PRINT is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins.

COPIES PRINT EXIT 1

NOTE To cancel printing i During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. i Select YES, and press the SET button. h If EXIT is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.

An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.
The power is not turned on.

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Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. Cause The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. Action Install a new card. Erase the images that are not necessary. Save the images to separate media, then erase all the images from the card. Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode. Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack. Set the still image mode to s. Set the digital zoom setting to ON. Install a sufficiently recharged battery pack.
The flash does not operate.
The flash off mode is selected. The battery pack is dead.
The digital zoom does not work.
A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the selftimer.
The still image mode is set to k. The digital zoom setting is set to OFF. The battery pack is consumed.

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Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. No playback image appears. The image is too dark.
Cause The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The main switch is not set to PLAY. The flash was blocked by a finger or other object.
Action Not a malfunction. Release the zoom switch, and press it again. Set the ISO sensitivity to a lower setting. Set the main switch to PLAY. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Use the forced flash mode. Use the exposure correction function. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting.
The subject was too far away. Viewing images The subject was lit from behind.
There is not enough light.

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Problem The video clip picture is flickering. Cause The video clip was filmed under fluorescent lighting. The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. Action Set the flickerreduction setting to on.

The image is too bright.

The image is not in focus.
The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the still image shooting button was pressed. The focus is not locked properly.
Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure correction function. Set the ISO sensitivity to t. Select the correct focus setting for your needs.

Video clip shooting mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate)

White balance Lens

Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range

Digital zoom

Shutter speed
b: pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps a: pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps c: pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps d: pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps e: pixels, 15 fps 256 kbps * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0x f=6.3 mm to 31.7 mm zoom lens (35 mm film camera conversion f=38 mm to 190 mm) Autofocus, 9 groups, 12 elements (including three with five aspheric surfaces) Galvanometer iris Internal ND filter Open F=3.5 (Wide) to 4.7 (Tele) Smallest F=8.0 (Wide) to 10.7 (Tele) Programmable AE Exposure correction available from the Shooting Setting Screen (01.8EV in 0.3EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Total mode: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end) 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end) Standard mode: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity Super Macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide end only) For shooting: 1x to approx. 12x For playback: 1x to 58x (varies with resolution) Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select function set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.) Video clip shooting mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.

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Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 800 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q) Video clip shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 400)/equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, and ISO800 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) Image stabilizer Electronic LCD monitor 2.0-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color liquid crystal display, translucent Approx. 210,000 pixels (Frame coverage: Approx. 100%) Flash working GN = 3 range Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1.2 m (3.94 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 90 cm (2.95 ft.) (Tele) Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 5-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: continuous area focus), manual focus (15 steps) Self-timer 2-second delay, 10-second delay Time/date Recorded with image data Ambient Temperature 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) (operation), environment 20 to 60C (4 to 140F) (storage) 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) Humidity 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 1 Power consumption 3.1W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) Dimensions (excluding 68 (W) 108 (H) 23 (D) mm protrusions) 2.68 (W) 4.25 (H) 0.91 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volume: Approx. 124 cc Weight Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz.) (Only the camera [without battery pack and card]) Sensitivity

Others

Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. CAUTION i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission. i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera. i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a standard film camera.

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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that youll be proud to display and share.
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason. k How the autofocus works The autofocus is activated when the shutter release button is gently pressed halfway. Press the shutter release button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the LCD monitor to indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently press the shutter release button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focussed. k Reasons for unfocussed images 1 The shutter release button was pressed all the way in one step. 2 After the image was focussed, the subject moved. h Even if camera focusses the subject once, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of focus. 3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance. h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set to the super macro (close-up) mode, the image will not be in focus. k Preventing blurred images 1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject. 2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter release button halfway. 3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the LCD monitor, and holding the camera steady, gently continue to press the shutter release button all the way down. Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the shutter release button will ensure that you get beautifully focussed photos.

Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)
Points: i Match the cameras movement with that of the subject. i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle). i Dont be too hesitant to press the shutter release button, or youll miss the action. NOTE i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure youre holding the camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole bodynot just your armswith the camera while shooting. i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end. i Learn to press the shutter release button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo chance occurs.

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Night photography (night view mode /)
Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or your subjects face will appear too bright. i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)
Points: i Shoot using a high resolution. i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom. i Pay attention to picture composition. NOTE i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the photo, the higher the resolution, the better. i To zoom in on distant scenery, its better to use the optical zoom. Using the digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a clear photo. i Dont forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.

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