Sanyo Vpc S4 Instruction Manual
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
2 Press the flash button [] ([n]) to select the flash mode.
hEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode icon changes.
3 Press the shutter release button.
hThe image is captured in the desired flash mode.
1Press the flash button.
hThe LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash
mode.
2Press the flash button within 5 seconds to set the desired flash mode.
NOTE
In the automatic flash mode...
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
2 Press the flash button [] ([n]) to select the flash mode.
hEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode icon changes.
3 Press the shutter release button.
hThe image is captured in the desired flash mode.
1Press the flash button.
hThe LCD monitor turns on briefly to show the currently set flash
mode.
2Press the flash button within 5 seconds to set the desired flash mode.
NOTE
In the automatic flash mode...
iIn the automatic flash mode using the LCD...")
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Using the zoom
There are two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1 Point the camera lens at the subject.
2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom
switch to compose the desired
image.
[T]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W]: Zoom out.
hWhen the zoom switch is
pressed, the zoom bar appears
on the LCD monitor.
hWhen the optical zoom factor is
at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When [T] on the
zoom switch is pressed again,
the mode changes to the digital
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Using the zoom
There are two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1 Point the camera lens at the subject.
2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom
switch to compose the desired
image.
[T]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W]: Zoom out.
hWhen the zoom switch is
pressed, the zoom bar appears
on the LCD monitor.
hWhen the optical zoom factor is
at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When [T] on the
zoom switch is pressed again,
the mode changes to the digital
zoom mode and zooming...")
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer can be used to take photos in the still image shooting mode
and sequential shots shooting mode.
1 Set the camera to the still image or sequential shots shooting mode,
press the MENU button and select the self-timer menu.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select
the self-timer menu.
3 Select desired icon, and press the SET button.
hThis completes the self-timer setting.
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer can be used to take photos in the still image shooting mode
and sequential shots shooting mode.
1 Set the camera to the still image or sequential shots shooting mode,
press the MENU button and select the self-timer menu.
2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select
the self-timer menu.
3 Select desired icon, and press the SET button.
hThis completes the self-timer setting.
4 Press the shutter release button. : Turns off the self-timer...")
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CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS
You can change the shooting settings by selecting the desired menu from the
Shooting Setting Screen and modifying the settings.
Displaying the Shooting Setting Screen
1 Set the main switch to [ ] or
[ ], and turn on the camera
(see page 23).
[ ]: The camera is set to the
still image/sequential
shooting mode.
[ ]: The camera is set to the
video clip shooting mode.
2 Press the MENU button.
[ ]: The Still Image/
Sequential Shooting
Setting Screen appears
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CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS
You can change the shooting settings by selecting the desired menu from the
Shooting Setting Screen and modifying the settings.
Displaying the Shooting Setting Screen
1 Set the main switch to [ ] or
[ ], and turn on the camera
(see page 23).
[ ]: The camera is set to the
still image/sequential
shooting mode.
[ ]: The camera is set to the
video clip shooting mode.
2 Press the MENU button.
[ ]: The Still Image/
Sequential Shooting
Setting Screen appears
(see...")
English38 When is selected... When the shutter release button is pressed, the self-timer indicator flashes for about 7 seconds, then flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds, and then is lit for 1 second to indicate the timing at which the shutter will be released. NOTE iWhen using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable surface. Shutter release button Self-timer indicator light Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
39English OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS HINT About the focus iIn self-timer photography, the autofocus is activated just before the shutter is released to produce a focussed image. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... iIf the shutter release button is pressed again before the image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter release button one more time to restart the self-timer. iTo cancel self-timer photography, select the self-timer off icon and press the SET button. iThe self-timer setting automatically changes to off after the picture is snapped. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
English40 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS You can change the shooting settings by selecting the desired menu from the Shooting Setting Screen and modifying the settings. Displaying the Shooting Setting Screen 1 Set the main switch to [ ] or [ ], and turn on the camera (see page 23). [ ]: The camera is set to the still image/sequential shooting mode. [ ]: The camera is set to the video clip shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button. [ ]: The Still Image/ Sequential Shooting Setting Screen appears (see page 41). [ ]: The Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen appears (see page 43). kTo cancel the Shooting Setting Screen hPress the MENU button. PC FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS Main switch FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
41English CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Still Image/Sequential Shots Shooting Setting Screens * All the icons never appear at the same time. FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS Main switch Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
English42 1Setting/option switch (see page 82) Switch between the Shooting Screen and the Option Screen 2 Scene Select menu (see page 45) 3Resolution menu (see page 51) 4Focus menu (see page 53) 5Self-timer menu (see page 37) 6Mode menu (see page 29) 7 Compression menu (see page 52) 8White Balance menu (see page 55) 9Exposure correction icon (see page 56) Adjust the image brightness. 0HELP display (see page 89) ARemaining battery charge (see page 99) BInternal memory icon (see page 22) iWhen two mutually exclusive settings are made, the later setting has priority, and the related settings are changed accordingly.: Full auto icon :Sports icon :Portrait icon :Landscape icon :Cosmetic icon :Night view icon :Fireworks icon :Sepia icon :Monochrome icon :Slim icon :Composite icon :ID photo icon :2,288 × 1,712 pixels (4 million pixels) resolution icon :3,264 × 2,448 pixels (8 million pixels) resolution icon :1,600 × 1,200 pixels (2 million pixels) resolution icon :640 × 480 pixels (300,000 pixels) resolution icon :Shooting with the autofocus :Super macro icon :Distance photography :Shooting with manual focus :Self-timer off icon :Image captured 2 seconds after shutter release button is pressed. :Image captured 10 seconds after shutter release button is pressed. :One still image is captured when shutter release button is pressed (still image shooting mode) :Sequential images are captured when shutter release button is pressed (sequential shots shooting mode) :For shooting at low compression :For shooting at normal (moderate) compression :The camera determines the optimum white balance settings based on the ambient light and weather. :Fair weather setting:Overcast setting:Fluorescent lighting setting:White (incandescent) light setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
43English CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS Main switch Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
English44 1Setting/option switch (see page 82) Switch between the Shooting Screen and the Option Screen. 2 Scene Select menu (see page 45) 3Resolution menu (see page 51) 4Focus menu (see page 53) 5 White Balance menu (see page 55) 6Exposure correction icon (see page 56) Adjust the image brightness. 7HELP display (see page 89) 8Remaining battery charge (see page 99) 9Internal memory icon (see page 22) iWhen two mutually exclusive settings are made, the later setting has priority, and the related settings are changed accordingly.: Full auto icon : Sports icon : Portrait icon : Landscape icon : Cosmetic icon : Sepia icon : Monochrome icon : 320 × 240 pixel resolution icon : 160 × 120 pixel resolution icon : Shooting with the auto focus : Super macro icon : Distance photography : Shooting with manual focus : The camera determines the optimum white balance settings based on the ambient light and weather. : Fair weather setting : Overcast setting : Fluorescent lighting setting : White (incandescent) light setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
45English CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Scene Select function You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, special effects, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Shooting mode Features Still image Sequential shots Video clip Full auto The camera makes settings suitable for the surrounding conditions. Sports Capture a split-second image of a fast- moving subject. Por trait Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background. Landscape For beautiful shots of distant scenery. Cosmetic Enhance skin tones during close-up shots. Night view ––Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery. Fireworks ––For photographing fireworks displays. Sepia Create a sepia-tone photo. Monochrome Snap black-and-white photos. Slim –Change the vertical-horizontal proportions of the subject. Composite––Select a frame to create a composite photo. ID photo ––Creates three identical ID photos in two size (6 total): 45 × 35 mm [1.77 × 1.38] and 40 × 30 mm [1.57 × 1.18], printed out on postcard-sized paper. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
English46 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 40), and select the scene select menu. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. NOTE To return to normal shooting Select from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. : Full auto : Sports : Portrait : Landscape : Cosmetic : Night view : Fireworks : Sepia : Monochrome : Slim : Composite : ID photo FULL AUTO USE AUTO SETTINGS Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals
47English CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Shooting with the slim 1 Select the slim icon from the Scene Select menu, and press the SET button. 2 Press the SET button again, and press the arrow buttons to zoom. To change the horizontal proportions: Use the [l] and [m] arrow buttons. To change the vertical proportions: Use the [n] and [o] arrow buttons. 3 Press the shutter release to capture the image. SLIM S STRETCH-HORIZONTAL STRETCH-VERTICAL RECORDING M RECORDING MODE STRETCH-HORIZONTAL STRETCH-VERTICAL RECORDING MODE Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sanyo Manuals