Sanyo VPC-E2100 manual

14 Mega Pix els Digital Camer a INSTRUCTION MANU AL VPC-E2100 Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.[...]

1   Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................ 3 About this Manual .................................................................................. 3 Safety and Handli ng Precautions.............................................................. 3 FCC Inf[...]

2   Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................. 57 Setting Sounds ..................................................................................... 57 Setting P ower Save............................................................................... 57 Setting LC D Save...........[...]

3   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 reserve d. No part of this manual may be reproduced by[...]

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 [...]

5   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 digit[...]

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 mater ials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries[...]

Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-E2100 Trade name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interferen[...]

Battery Information • Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery. • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. • When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are insert[...]

9   Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For Windows: • Windows XP/Vista/Win7 • Proc[...]

Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera AA battery x 4 pcs Strap USB cable CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Lens cover Lens Strap 10  [...]

Camera Views Front View 1. Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp 2. Microphone 3. Lens Back View 4. LCD monitor 5. LED indicator 6. Movie button 7. Playback button 8. OK button/4-way navigation control 9. Function/Delete button 10. Menu button 11  [...]

12   Top View 11. Flash 12. Zoom lever 13. Shutter button 14. ON/OFF (Power button) 15. Mode dial Bottom View 16. Battery/Memory card compartment 17. Tripod screw hole[...]

13   Right View 18. Strap ring Left View 19. Strap ring 20. Speaker 21. USB AV/Out Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use . Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording audio clip. Zoom lever In photo and movie mode, s[...]

Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: No. Description 1 Face Tracking/Rotate Button 2 Macro[...]

Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 128MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to 108MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory. External storage Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also[...]

3. Insert the batteries into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown. 4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards. 5. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the b[...]

Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to turn on the camera: • The startup image displays briefly and the startup so und plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode. • The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens is not extended. To turn off the camera, press the Power button . See &qu[...]

Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD moni tor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout No. Item Description 1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode. 2 Flash Indicates flash[...]

Movie Mode Screen Layout Recording Layout No. Item Description 1 Key indicator Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button 2 Recorded time Displays recorded time. 3 Recording status Indicates recording status. Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display[...]

Playback mode of videos: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file. 5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total num ber of files in the stor[...]

Playback mode of audio clips: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file. 4 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 5 Battery Indicates battery le[...]

Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the button. Press the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: • Basic • Full • None • Guideline • The OSD information may vary dep[...]

Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of 21 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 105 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an ima ge is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Please refer to "Setting the Digital Zoom" o[...]

Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. Flash/Right [...]

Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Photo Mode. It contains My Mode, Photo Size, Quality, Movie Size, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode. Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the FUNC button again to close the menu. Menu Options • The Menu ba[...]

Quality The Quality sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. The quality determines the amount of compression applied to your images. Fine quality would give you the best images with sharper details and less compression. However, the higher the quality, the more memory space is required in your memory card. EV Compensation Ima[...]

Settings of Recording Videos Press Function button to enable video setting menu before recording a video. Movie Size The Movie Size function appears only in Movie mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings. Icon Item Description 1280 [...]

White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously. Icon Item Description Auto White Balance The camera automatically adjusts the w[...]

Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. Icon Item Description Multi The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Spot A very small portion of the center of the screen is me[...]

Mode dial There are 8 rec ording modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Continuous Shooting, Photo Stitch, Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority , Shutter Priority and Program. Once turning the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording. For detail o[...]

Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture gr eat images even without basic knowledge of photography . Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camer a automatically recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - P ortrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro , T ext, Snow , Backlight, Backlight Portr ait, Night[...]

Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 27 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. T urn the Mode dial to icon SCN . 2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected scene mode. The table below shows the available scene mode[...]

Food This fe ature is used to capture food images. The increased saturation in this mode makes the captured image mor e enticing. Building This feature enhances the edg es of captured images. Te x t This feature enhances the bla ck and white contrast normally used when capturing text images. Foliage This feature boosts the satur ation of greens to [...]

Using Sports Mode When you need a series of sports motion images, such as a golf swing, or try to capture the images of a flying hummingbird/butterfly , be sure to switch the scene mode to sports mode. This mode provides shutter in Burst speed (K eep shooting images long as the Shutter button is pr essed) which allows you to capture a sequence of p[...]

4. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button to take the first shot. 5. Press OK button to continue the second shot. 6. Or, press Menu button to go back the first shot. 7. Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images. 8. Press OK button to save the c omposed image. 9. Or, press Menu button to go back last shot. 10. The camera save[...]

Using Blink Detection Mode Nothing ruins a great picture more than havi ng your subjects' eyes closed. Blink Detection provides you with extra assur ance when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments like holding a trophy with teammates after winning a basketball game. If closed eyes are detected, a saving conf irmation menu appears on the screen,[...]

Using Love Portrait W ant to take a good image when there are just two of you? All you have to do is hold the camera and show your smiles together . If over two faces had been r ecognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button . Using Self Portrait When you are the one taking [...]

Using Continuo us Shooting T urn the Mode dial to icon Continuous Shooting . Press Up key to select between the following settings: Icon Item Description Burst Performs continuous shooting when the Shutter button is pressed. Stops shooting when the shutter button is released. Speedy Burst Captures 30 images in a shot when the Shutter button is pres[...]

3. Once the icon overlaps the yellow block, you can get another shot without pressing the shutter button. 4. After taking the second shot, the yellow block moves to the end of the guidance bar , and the OK button appears as well. Y ou can press the OK button to stitch the f irst two shots, or the Menu button to restart shooting. 5. Same as step 3, [...]

Using Aperture Priorit y Mode This mode is designed for control the aperture v alue by user and let camera decide the shat ter speed. The main impact that aperture had on images was with regards to Depth of Field. (DOF) • Choose lager aperture, only one subject in focus but the bac kground nice and blurred. (Shallow DOF) • Choose smaller apertu[...]

Setting the Drive Mode Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Drive mode setting is automatically set to [...]

Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low light conditions. If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see "Front View" on page 11, emits an red light by half pressing the Shutter button allowing the camera to focus easily. To set AF Lamp 1. From the Recor d menu, select [...]

Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images. To set Contrast 1. From the Recor d menu, select Contrast . 2. Use the or keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High Enhance the contrast Normal Normal contrast Low Reduce the contrast Setting the Digi[...]

Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows: • Available for still images only. • May slow down AEB/ B[...]

Playback You can playback the still images, video and audio clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the[...]

Thumbnail icons: When you view the thumbnails, some images may contai n icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording. Icon Type Description Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file. File Error Indicates an error file. Zooming images The zoom view function works with still images only. • In normal view, spin the Zoom lever clockw[...]

To capture screenshot image from a vid eo clip 1. During playback of video, press the key to pause playback on your desired video frame to capture. 2. Press the Shutter button to capture a screenshot. 3. The camera stop playback. The LCD monitor displays the captured image in Single navigation mode. This feature does not fun ction when pressing shu[...]

Deleting an Image/Video/Audio There are two ways to delete an image/video/audio: • Using the Delete button. • Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See "Delete" on page 49. Using the Delete Button Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video/audio clip. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. View images/vide[...]

Delete The Delete function allows to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See "Protect" on page 51. To delete an image/video/audio clip: 1. From the Playback menu, select Delete . 2. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Ava[...]

7. Press the OK button to delete marked files. To delete all files: 1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A confirmation message appears. 2. Select Yes . 3. Press the OK button to delete all files. Slide Show The slide show function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. To view slideshow: 1. From the P[...]

Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect . 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings: • Single. Select one file to lock/unlock. • Multi . Sele[...]

Red-eye Correction 52   To activate Red-eye Correction: The Red-eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured ima ges. This function is only available for still images. Red-eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press th[...]

Color Mode The Color Mode function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Color Mode: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an image to edit. 3. Press the MENU button to launch[...]

Trim The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images. To trim an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the or keys to scroll and select an image to trim. 3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Trim . The Trim screen layout is displayed[...]

Resize Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is ava ilable. To resize an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the or keys to scroll and select an image to resize. 3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Resize . The Resize submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Select [...]

DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded [...]

Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 2. Use the or keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu. 3. Use the or keys to move through the menu selections. 4. T[...]

Setting Date & Time Use the Date & Time function to set the date and time of your camera. This function is useful in attaching date stamps on captured images. Your camera uses a 24-hour time format. 1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and time value. By holding down the or keys, the numeric values changes continuously. 2. Press [...]

Setting LCD Brightness Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. Available settings are: • Auto. Auto detects the LCD brightness. • Bright. Enhance the LCD brightness. • Normal. Normal LCD brightness. Setting Battery Type Select the type of the battery to ensure the camera shows the correct battery level on screen. Available settings are[...]

Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a TV You can play back your images on a TV screen. Befo re connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera. To connect your camera to a TV[...]

4. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select Computer by using the or key and press the OK button. 5. The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor appears Connecting… 6. Connection established after PC MODE appe ared on the LCD monitor 7. Access the files in the camera by your PC. • The camera’s internal memory and mem o[...]

Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while the other end to USB terminal on the camera. 3. Th[...]

Setting the Print Mode Menu Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a pr inter and your camera is established. Print Mode includes three major settings: • Print Select. An image can then be selected to print. • Print All. Prints all images. • Print Index. Prints all images as thumbnails. To set Print Select 1. Use t[...]

Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio files. File Naming File names begin with "SANY" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequenc e. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is cr[...]

65   Specifications Sensor Sony 14M CCD Lens Focal Length: 4.5 (W) ~ 94.5 (T) mm 21X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom LCD monitor 3.0" Color LCD Focusing Range Normal: Wide: 100cm ~ infinity Middle: 80cm ~ infinity Tele: 150cm ~ infinity Macro: Wide: 50cm ~ 100cm Middle: 1cm ~ 80cm Tele: 150cm ~ infinity Aperture 1:3.1~5.8 Shutter Shutter S[...]

66   Storage Internal memory: 128MB flash memory External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed), SDXC card (up to 64GB gu aranteed) OSD Langua ge Interface USB/AV OUT TV system NTSC/PAL (selected by S etup MENU) Battery AA battery X4 Operat ing Temp erat ure 0º C - 40º C Operat ing Humid ity 0% - 90% Microphone Built-in [...]

SAFETY MANUAL USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY • Before using your camera, please read and understand these safety instructions a s well as the instruction manual for your camera. • Keep all manuals in a safe place for later reference. • These safety instructions cover both the camera and its accessories. Depending on which prod[...]

68   CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAMERA WARNING 䦟 Do not use while driving • Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident. • Be careful where you put down the camera inside an automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind the br ake pedal and prevent [...]

Operating environment: • T emper ature 0 to 40°C (32 t o 104°F) (operation) –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (stor age) • Humidity 30 to 90% (oper ation, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) 䦟 Do not hold the hot part for a long time • The camera may become w arm during use. A low temper ature burn may result if yo u hold [...]

CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/ CHARGER DANGER 䦟 Do not recharge a battery pack other than the specified battery pack • Recharging a dr y-cell battery or other type of rechargeable bat tery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a f ire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects. 䦟 Concerning the p[...]

䦟 Other cautions • Use only the supplied or specif ied docking station and AC adaptor/charger with your camera. • If a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the ones specif ied is used, it may damage the camera and cause a f ire or electric shock. Use the supplied or specif ied docking station and AC adaptor/charger only with the s[...]

72   CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY Battery type and danger level (Note: The cautionary notes differ depending on the model you purchased. Please check the s afety precautions corresponding to your model. ) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack Alkaline batteries Lithium battery for remote control unit 䦟 Use only batteries ma[...]

䦟 Do not throw the battery in the fire or subject it to heat • Doing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage the gas discharge v alve and safety mechanisms, or ignite the battery fluid, resulting in f ire or explosion. DANGER WARNING 䦟 Do not drop, hit, trample, or submit the battery to strong shocks • If the safety mechanisms and prote[...]

䦟 If the battery is leaking and the battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water • If the battery fluid gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean, running water , and seek medical attention right away . Any battery fluid that comes into contact with your skin or[...]

75   CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY 䦟 General precautions concerning the batteries (when using alkaline batteries) • Use only alkaline batteries or other specified batteries in this camera. Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera. • Use of an alkaline [...]

76   FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA 䦟 Cautions before capturing important images • Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is oper ating properly and in condition to capture the images properly . • Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result fr om images that could not be recorded, are er[...]

䦟 Caution concerning magnetism (for cameras with a speaker) • Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be damaged by magnetic f ields near the spe aker . Data may be lost or the magnetic strips on cards may be damaged. 䦟 Cautions concerning data storage • It is recommended that any important data be copie[...]

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