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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E1292
Digital Camera
12 Mega Pixels
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Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................i About this Manual .................................................................................................... i Copyright ......................................................................................................................... i Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ............................................. i Declaration of Conformity ....
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English Introduction ...............................................................................1 System Requirements ............................................................................................ 1 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 1 Main Features .......................................................................................................... 1 Camera Views ............................
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Getting Started ........................................................................13 Taking your First Photo ....................................................................................... 13 Anti-Shake Function ..................................................................................................... 13 Using Quick Review ..................................................................................................... 13 Using Macro Mode ............................
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English Capture Settings ......................................................................22 The Capture Menu ................................................................................................ 22 Image Resolution ......................................................................................................... 23 Image Quality ............................................................................................................... 23 Focus Zone ...................
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Photo, Video & Audio Playback .............................................29 Playback Mode Display ........................................................................................ 29 Viewing Photos/Videos/Audios on the LCD Screen .......................................... 30 Viewing M-Burst Photos ............................................................................................... 30 Listening to Audio Files ....................................................................
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English Camera Settings ......................................................................41 The SETUP Menu .................................................................................................. 41 LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................ 41 File Number .................................................................................................................. 41 Digital Zoom ................
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Preface i Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2009 Federal Communicati
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English ii Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trademark Recognition Windows 2000/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the
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Preface iii Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. WARNING Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the
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English iv Preface CAUTION Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the batteries rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If t
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Preface v FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter
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English vi Preface FOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Note: If a chemical symbo
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Preface vii Symbols used in this manual Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “Troubleshooting”. FCC Information Tested To Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-E1292 Trade name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 9
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English viii Preface TRADEMARK INFORMATION ® ® •Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® •Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • SD™ is a trademark. • SDHC™ is a trademark. • Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Notice: • Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software dri
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Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: • OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista • Memory: 128 MB or above • HDD space: 40 MB or above •USB port Package Contents Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
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English 2 Introduction Camera Views 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 7 13 14 15 16 17 Front View Rear View 1. Zoom switch 8. LCD screen 2. Shutter button 9. 4-way navigation buttons 3. POWER button 10. OK button 4. Zoom Lens 11. Delete/Anti-shake button 5. Flash 12. Mode dial 6. Self-timer LED 13. Tripod mount 7. Microphone 14. BATTERY/SD card compartment 15. MENU button 16. USB/AV port 17. Wrist strap loop Camera Views
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Introduction 3 The Mode Dial The camera is equipped with a convenient Mode Dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. The function of each mode is as follows: Mode Type Icon Function Auto Switch to select Auto mode. Auto Scene Switch to select Auto Scene mode. P-Mode Switch to select Program mode. (Program Mode) Panorama Switch to select Panorama mode. Switch to select SCENE mode. Here you can set a SCENE pre-programmed Scene mode. Macro Switch to select Macro mode.
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English 4 Introduction Buttons and Navigation Pad Your camera is equipped with an Delete/ Anti-shake button, a MENU button, and a navigation pad. The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: Icon Button Function 1. In Capture mode: • Press to enable anti-
