Sanyo VPC S60EX User Manual

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Viewing 
imagesWhy isn’t the 
magnified image 
clear?Due to the 
characteristics of 
the camera, 
magnified images 
appear less clear.Not a malfunction.
Why isn’t the 
captured image 
clear?The image was 
captured using 
the digital zoom.Not a malfunction.
Zoom in only within 
the optical zoom 
range when 
shooting.
Can I play back 
image data that I 
edited using my 
computer?— We cannot 
guarantee the 
accurate playback of 
data that has been 
edited using a 
computer.
PrintingWhy does a 
message appear 
during PictBridge 
printing?There is a 
problem with the 
printer.Please refer to the 
instruction manual 
for your printer.
Misc.Why does the 
“CARD FULL” or 
“INTERNAL 
MEMORY FULL” 
message appear?There is no more 
available memory 
on the card or in 
the camera’s 
internal memory.Erase unnecessary 
data, or use a card 
that has more 
memory available.
Why does the 
“CARD IS 
PROTECTED” 
message appear?The lock switch on 
the card is in the 
locked (protect) 
position.Move the lock switch 
to the unlocked 
position. Question Answer Action
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Misc.Why can’t the 
camera be 
operated?A temporary 
internal circuitry 
problem may be 
the cause.Remove the AC 
adaptor and 
batteries from the 
camera, wait a few 
minutes, then 
reinstall the 
batteries and try 
again.
Can I use my 
camera abroad?—If you have 
questions about 
using the AC 
adaptor and power 
cord abroad, please 
consult with a dealer 
near you for advice.
Why does the 
“SYSTEM 
ERROR” 
message appear?A problem has 
occurred within 
the camera or 
card.Check the following 
items:
1Remove the 
card and then 
install it again.
2Remove the 
batteries and 
then install them 
again.
3Install a different 
card.
If “SYSTEM 
ERROR” still 
appears after 
performing the 
above steps, then 
take the camera to 
the dealer for 
service. Question Answer Action
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a 
possible solution to the problem.
CAMERA
Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
PowerNo power. The batteries 
are dead.Insert new 
batteries.
14 The batteries 
have not been 
inserted 
correctly.Reinsert the 
batteries, 
making sure to 
orient them 
correctly.
The battery/
card cover is 
not completely 
closed.Close the 
battery/card 
cover 
completely.
The camera 
turns off by 
itself.The power 
save function 
is operating.Not a 
malfunction. 18
ShootingAn image is 
not captured 
when the 
shutter button 
is pressed.The power is 
not turned on.If the auto auto 
power off 
function was 
activated, turn 
the camera on 
before 
shooting.
If the camera 
was turned off, 
press the ON/
OFF button to 
turn it on.18
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ShootingAn image is 
not captured 
when the shut-
ter button is 
pressed.The maximum 
number of 
images that 
can be cap-
tured or the 
maximum 
video clip 
recording time 
has been 
reached.Install a new 
card.14
Erase the 
images that are 
not necessary.
Save the 
images to sep-
arate media, 
then erase all 
the images 
from the card.37, 95
The operation 
buttons (arrow 
buttons, 
MENU button, 
etc.) do not 
work.A finger is 
touching the 
shutter button, 
and the focus 
lock is active.Remove your 
finger from the 
shutter button, 
and then use 
the operation 
buttons.—
The flash does 
not operate.The flash off 
mode is 
selected.Set the flash to 
automatic flash 
mode or forced 
flash mode.48
The batteries 
are dead.Insert new bat-
teries.14
The digital 
zoom does not 
work.The still image 
mode is set to 
k.Set the still 
image mode 
resolution set-
ting to D or 
lower.58
A warning tone 
(beep-beep-
beep) sounds, 
and it is not 
possible to 
take a picture 
using the self-
timer.The batteries 
are consumed.Insert new bat-
teries.
14 Problem Cause Action
Reference 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ShootingWhen zooming 
in or out, 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.47
There is noise 
in the captured 
image.The ISO 
sensitivity 
setting is too 
high.Set the ISO 
sensitivity to a 
lower setting.62
MonitorNo playback 
image 
appears.The playback 
mode is not 
active.Press the 
playback button 
[=].26
Viewing 
imagesThe image is 
too dark.The flash was 
blocked by a 
finger or other 
object.Hold the 
camera 
correctly, and 
make sure the 
flash is not 
obstructed.22
The subject 
was too far 
away.Capture the 
image in the 
range of 
operation of the 
flash.126
The subject 
was lit from 
behind.Use the forced 
flash mode.48
Use the 
exposure 
correction 
function.65
There is not 
enough light.Adjust the ISO 
sensitivity 
setting.62 Problem Cause Action
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Viewing 
imagesThe image is 
too bright.The forced 
flash mode is 
selected.Select a 
different flash 
mode.48
The subject 
was too bright.Use the 
exposure 
correction 
function.65
The ISO 
sensitivity 
setting is 
incorrect.Set the ISO 
sensitivity to 
t.62
The image is 
not in focus.The subject is 
too close to the 
camera.Select the 
correct focus 
setting for your 
needs.31, 52
The focus 
setting is not 
correct.
The camera 
moved when 
the shutter 
button was 
pressed.Hold the 
camera 
correctly and 
press the 
shutter button 
correctly.22, 31
The focus is 
not locked 
properly.
The lens is 
dirty.Clean the lens.
—
The colors of 
the images 
captured 
indoors are not 
correct.This is due to 
ambient 
lighting.Capture the 
image using 
the forced flash 
mode.48
The white 
balance setting 
is incorrect.Set the white 
balance setting 
correctly.63 Problem Cause Action
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Viewing 
imagesA part of the 
image is 
missing.The handstrap 
or a finger was 
blocking the 
lens or lens 
opening.
Hold the camera 
correctly, and 
make sure the 
lens is not 
obstructed.
22
“NO IMAGE” is 
shown.
There is no 
image stored in 
the installed 
card or the 
internal memory.Play back after 
capturing 
images. 31, 33
Image 
editingYou cannot 
edit or rotate 
an image.The protect 
mode is set.Cancel the 
protect mode. 68
Misc.
The 
“PROTECTED” 
message 
appears and 
the data cannot 
be erased.You have 
attempted to 
erase data that 
is protected 
from 
accidental 
erasure.Set the protect 
setting for the 
data to OFF.
68
The recording 
capacity is less 
than that 
indicated in the 
section 
“Possible No. of 
Images/
Possible 
Shooting Time/
Possible 
Recording 
Time”.The recording 
capacity is less 
than the value 
specified for 
the card.Depending on 
the card, the 
capacity may 
be less than 
the specified 
value. Please 
refer to the 
instructions 
that 
accompanied 
the card.128 Problem Cause Action
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Notes regarding the scene function
During still image shooting
About the scene function and focus range 
settings
iThe scene function changes to . when the focus range is set to +.
iEven if you set the focus range to -, it changes to * when the scene 
function is set to a ^.
YThe macro + focus range setting is not available.Z
_
The resolution is fixed at [.
The flash is disabled even when shooting single 
shots.
\The macro + focus range setting is not available.]
^
The macro + and manual focus - focus range 
settings are not available.
The flash is disabled even when shooting single 
shots.
aThe E resolution setting is not available.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback)
Recording system Digital recording
Image file formatStill images:JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 
2.2 compliant) 
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association (JEITA), DCF 
(Design rule 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) 
Data storage media Internal memory: Approx. 22 MB
External memory: SD Memory Card, Multi 
Media Card
Camera effective number 
of pixelsApprox. 6 million pixels 
Image sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD 
Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 6.18 million 
pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter
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Recording resolutionk: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels (single-shot still 
images only)
D: 2,816 × 2,112 pixels (single-shot still 
images and sequential shots only)
z: 2,288 × 1,712 pixels (single-shot still 
images and sequential shots only)
t: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels (single-shot still 
images and sequential shots only)
[: 640 × 480 pixels (single-shot still images 
and sequential shots only)
d: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/second 
(video clip recording only)
5: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames/second 
(video clip recording only)
White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Lens 3.0× optical 
zoom lensf=5.8 mm to 17.4 mm 
(35 mm film camera 
conversion f=35 mm to 
105 mm) 
Autofocus, 5 groups, 6 
elements (2 with aspheric 
surfaces), internal ND filter
Aperture Open F=2.8 (Wide) to 4.9 (Tele)
Alternative ND filter
Exposure control type Programmable AE 
Exposure correction available from the 
Recording Menu (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)
Light-measuring modes Multi-section measuring
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