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    ShootingThe add voice 
    memo setting 
    turned off.The voice 
    memo setting 
    automatically 
    turns off after a 
    voice memo is 
    recorded.Set the add 
    voice memo 
    function to ON 
    again.92
    During video 
    clip shooting, 
    the zoom 
    movement 
    stops 
    momentarily.The optical 
    zoom has 
    moved to the 
    maximum 
    magnification 
    position.Not a 
    malfunction. 
    Release the 
    zoom switch, 
    and press it 
    again.64
    A voice memo 
    cannot be 
    added.The camera is 
    set to a mode 
    other than the 
    still image 
    shooting 
    mode.Set the camera 
    to the still 
    image 
    shooting 
    mode.42
    There is noise 
    in the captured 
    image.The ISO 
    sensitivity 
    setting is too 
    high. Set the ISO 
    sensitivity to a 
    lower setting.84
    The motion 
    aler t icon   is 
    shown on the 
    LCD display.The shutter 
    speed is slow.Stabilize the 
    camera with a 
    tripod or the 
    like.44
    Four images 
    were captured.The camera is 
    set to the 
    sequential 
    shots shooting 
    mode.Set the camera 
    to the still 
    image 
    shooting 
    mode.42
    LCD 
    monitorWhen 
    capturing an 
    image, no 
    image is 
    displayed on 
    the LCD 
    monitor.The LCD 
    monitor has 
    been disabled.Change the 
    setting to 
    enable to LCD 
    monitor. 127
    No playback 
    image 
    appears.The main 
    switch is not 
    set to [ ].Set the main 
    switch to 
    [].68
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    TROUBLESHOOTING
    Problem Cause ActionReference 
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    Viewing 
    imagesThe image is 
    too dark.The flash was 
    blocked by a 
    finger or other 
    object.Hold the digital 
    camera 
    correctly, and 
    make sure the 
    flash is not 
    obstructed.38
    The subject 
    was too far 
    away.Capture the 
    image in the 
    range of 
    operation of 
    the flash.176
    The subject 
    was lit from 
    behind.Capture the 
    image using 
    the forced 
    flash mode.65
    Use the 
    exposure 
    correction 
    function.94
    There is not 
    enough light.Adjust the ISO 
    sensitivity 
    setting.84
    The video clip 
    picture is 
    flickering.The video clip 
    was filmed 
    under 
    fluorescent 
    lighting.Set the flicker-
    reduction 
    setting to on. 95
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    Viewing 
    imagesThe image is 
    too bright.The forced 
    flash mode is 
    selected.Select a 
    different flash 
    mode.65
    The subject 
    was too bright.Use the 
    exposure 
    correction 
    function.94
    The ISO 
    sensitivity 
    setting is 
    incorrect.Set the ISO 
    sensitivity to 
    .84
    The image is 
    not in focus.The subject is 
    too close to the 
    digital camera.Select the 
    correct focus 
    setting for your 
    needs.61, 88
    The focus 
    setting is not 
    correct.
    The digital 
    camera moved 
    when the 
    shutter was 
    released.Hold the digital 
    camera 
    correctly and 
    slowly press 
    the shutter 
    release button 
    halfway to lock 
    the focus. 
    Then press the 
    shutter release 
    button all the 
    way to capture 
    the image.38, 43 The focus is 
    not locked 
    properly.
    The lens is 
    dirty.Clean the lens.
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    Problem Cause ActionReference 
    page
    Viewing 
    imagesThe colors of 
    the images 
    captured 
    indoors are not 
    correct.This is due to 
    ambient 
    lighting.Capture the 
    image using 
    the forced 
    flash mode.65
    The white 
    balance setting 
    is incorrect.Set the white 
    balance setting 
    correctly. 86
    A part of the 
    image is 
    missing.The handstrap 
    or a finger was 
    blocking the 
    lens opening.Hold the digital 
    camera 
    correctly, and 
    make sure the 
    lens is not 
    obstructed.38
    “NO IMAGE” 
    or “NO AUDIO” 
    is shown.There is no 
    recorded data 
    for the 
    selected 
    playback 
    mode.Playback data 
    after capturing 
    images or 
    making audio 
    recordings.—
    No image 
    appears on the 
    LCD monitor.The camera is 
    connected to a 
    computer or 
    TV.No image 
    appears on the 
    LCD monitor 
    while the 
    camera is 
    connected to a 
    computer or 
    TV.140, 154
    During audio 
    playback, there 
    is no sound.The volume 
    setting on the 
    digital camera 
    is too low.Select the 
    volume icon 
     and adjust 
    the volume.72
    No voice 
    memo was 
    recorded with 
    the image.Select the add 
    voice memo 
    setting, and 
    speak into the 
    microphone.110
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    Connecting 
    to a TV
    No image or 
    sound.The digital 
    camera is not 
    correctly 
    connected to 
    the TV.Follow the 
    instructions to 
    make the 
    connection 
    correctly.154
    The TV input is 
    not set 
    correctly.Set the input 
    on the TV to 
    “VIDEO”.
    The edge of 
    the image is 
    cut off.This is a 
    characteristic 
    of the TV. Not a 
    malfunction. 154
    Image 
    editingYou cannot 
    add a voice 
    memo or rotate 
    an image.The protect 
    mode is set. Cancel the 
    protect mode.
    75
    The “CANNOT 
    RESIZE” 
    message 
    appears.The resolution 
    is .Resize is not 
    possible. 
    Select an 
    image with a 
    resolution of 
     or higher.100
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    Problem Cause ActionReference 
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    Misc.The “NO 
    CARD” 
    message 
    appears. No card is 
    inserted.Insert a card.
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    The 
    “PROTECTED” 
    message 
    appears and 
    the data cannot 
    be erased. Yo u  h a v e  
    attempted to 
    erase data that 
    is protected 
    from 
    accidental 
    erasure.Set the protect 
    setting for the 
    data to OFF.
    75
    The audio 
    guide does not 
    sound.The 
    operational 
    sounds 
    “MUTE” setting 
    is set to “ON”. Set the 
    “MUTE” setting 
    to “OFF”.  118
    The card 
    installed in the 
    camera 
    connected to a 
    computer 
    cannot be 
    read.The PC 
    connection 
    setting is not 
    correct.Change the 
    PC connection 
    setting.
    140
    The camera is 
    not functioning 
    as a PC 
    camera.
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    SPECIFICATIONS
    Digital Camera
    Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback)
    Recording system Digital recording
    Image file format Still images:JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 
    compliant) 
    Note:Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics 
    and Information Technology Industries 
    Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules 
    for camera file system) is standard for 
    digital still camera image files to provide 
    interoperability between digital 
    photography devices for the images 
    stored on removable memory cards. 
    However, it is not guaranteed that all 
    devices will support the DCF standard. 
    Video clips: QuickTime Movie (Photo-JPEG) 
    Audio: wav (monaural) 
    Data storage media SD Memory Card
    Multi Media Card
    Camera effective number 
    of pixelsApprox. 4,000,000 pixels 
    Image sensor 1/2.7-inch CCD 
    Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 4,230,000 
    pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter
    Recording resolution
    3,264 × 2,448 pixels :  (still images only)
    2,880 × 2,160 pixels :  (still images only)
    2,288 × 1,712 pixels :  (still images and 
    sequential shots only)
    1,600 × 1,400 pixels :  (still images and 
    sequential shots only)
    640 × 480 pixels :  (still images and 
    sequential shots only)
    640 × 480 pixels :  (video clips only)
    320 × 240 pixels :  (video clips only)
    160 × 120 pixels :  (video clips only)
    Video clip frame rate 30 fps, 15 fps
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    Data compression Very low compression:   (still images and 
    sequential shots   only)
    Low compression: 
    Normal compression: 
    White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
    Lens
    Prismatic 
    optical 
    2.8x 
    zoom 
    lensf=5.7 mm to 16.0 mm (35 mm film 
    camera conversion f=37 mm to 
    104 mm) 
    Autofocus, 7 groups, 10 elements
    Focus modes 5-point range autofocus, spot autofocus
    Aperture Open F=2.8 (Wide) to 3.9 (Tele)
    Smallest F=6.8 (Wide) to 9.4 (Tele)
    Exposure control type Programmable AE 
    Exposure correction available from the Shooting 
    Setting Screen (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)
    Light-measuring modes Multi-section measuring, center-weighted 
    measuring, spot measuring
    Range 20 cm (7.87 in) (Wide)/30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele) to 
    infinity (normal photography), 2 cm (0.79 in) 
    (Wide)/30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele) to 50 cm 
    (19.69 in) (super macro photography)
    Digital zoom For shooting: 
    1x to 4x (except resolution     and 
    Video clip shooting mode  )
    For playback: 
    1x to 51x (varies with resolution)
    Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
    (Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene 
    select function set to lamp  )
    (During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.)
    Sequential shots shooting mode:
    1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
    Video clip shooting mode:
    1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
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    Sensitivity Still image shooting mode/sequential shots 
    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 1,600 
    variation: when scene select function set to 
    lamp ) 
    Video clip shooting mode: 
    Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 800)/
    equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, and 
    ISO1,600 (switchable from Shooting Setting 
    Screen) 
    Viewfinder Optical direct image zoom viewfinder
    LCD monitor 1.8-inch TFT color liquid crystal 
    Approx. 85,000 pixels 
    (Frame coverage: Approx. 100% when 
    dedicated AV connection cable is not 
    connected)
    Flash working range 0.15 m to 2.5 m (0.49 to 8.20 ft.) (Wide) 
    0.3 m to 1.8 m (0.98 to 6.89 ft.) (Tele)
    Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye 
    reduction
    Focus TTL-type AF
    Self-timer 2-second delay, 10-second delay (including 
    interval shooting)
    Time/date Recorded with image data
    Ambient 
    environmentTemperature0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation), 
    –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
    Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 
    10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) 
    Powe r 
    supplyBattery 
    packLithium-ion battery pack (DB-L20) × 1
    AC adaptor 
    (sold 
    separately) Model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-J4EX, model 
    VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for U.K.] and 
    model VAR-G7U for the VPC-J4
    Dimensions (not including 
    protuberances, depth at 
    narrowest dimension)101 (W) × 46 (H) × 26 (D) mm
    3.98 (W) × 1.81 (H) × 1.02 (D)
    Weight Approx. 128 g (4.5 oz.) (without battery pack 
    and card)
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    SPECIFICATIONS
    Digital camera connectors
    Battery life
    iUsing the fully charged supplied battery pack and the supplied card
    iApproximate time until battery pack runs out, based on test conditions at
    room temperature (25°C [77°F]).
    iThe operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
    pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
    below 10°C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced. DIGITAL/AV 
    (communication/sound 
    and image output) 
    terminalRegrouped jack
    Audio 
    output265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 6 kΩ or less, 
    monaural
    Video 
    output1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync 
    negative, composite video, NTSC 
    color TV system/PAL TV system 
    (switchable from the Option mode 
    Screen)
    USB USB 2.0 (In full speed mode: 
    equivalent to 1.1)
    PC camera: USB video class
    DC IN (external DC 
    power input) terminalDC 4.7 V (for exclusive use with separately sold 
    AC adaptor [model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-
    J4EX, model VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for 
    U.K.] and model VAR-G7U for the VPC-J4]) 
    Maximum recording time 140 Images: Conforms to the CIPA standard
    Maximum playback time 200 Minutes:LCD  monitor  on,  continuous  play-
    back
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