Sanyo Vpc J4 Instruction Manual

VPC-J4EX
VPC-J4INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make
sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place
for later reference.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J4EX and VPC-J4. 
Any information regarding only one of  these products will be labeled as such. 
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Warning 
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 
iThis 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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions,...

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iThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
FOR CANADIAN USERS
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OUTLINE OF OPERATION 
To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given
below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to
playback. 
SETUP 1Charge the battery pack (see page 29). 
2Install the battery pack (see page 32). 
3Install the SD Memory Card
*1 (see page 32). 
4Format the SD Memory Card (see page
134). 
NOTE 
iThis camera uses an SD Memory Card instead
of photographic film to record images. Be sure
to install the SD Memory Card before...

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PLAYBACK iSee “View the image just captured (preview
display)” on page 41. 
i See “VIEWING IMAGES” on page 68. 
* 1: About the SD Memory Card  This digital camera can use either an SD
Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data
storage. This manual is written with the
premise that SD Memory Cards are used. In this manual, SD Memory
Card and Multi Media Card are both referred to as “card”. 
* 2: Shooting in the BASIC mode  In the BASIC mode, the Scene Select function—whereby simply by select-
ing...

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CONTENTS
OUTLINE OF OPERATION  ................................................................... 1
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY  .......... 7
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 24
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD .............................................. 26
„PREPARATIONPARTS NAMES  ................................................................................... 27
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK...

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EXPERT MODE
„ SHOOTING
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS  .......79
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING ........................................................83
ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING  ................................................................84
WHITE BALANCE SETTING  ................................................................86
FOCUS AREA SETTING  ......................................................................88
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING...

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CONTENTS
OPTION MODE
„ CAMERA SETTING
ABOUT THE OPTION MODE SCREEN  ............................................ 114
DATE AND TIME SETTING  ............................................................... 115
OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING ..................................................... 118
GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS .................................................................. 120
LANGUAGE ....................................................................................... 121
TV SYSTEM SETTING...

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„OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A COMPUTER .....................................................140
DIRECT-PRINT (PictBridge PRINT)  ...................................................145
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................154
„APPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  ...................................................155
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................166
SPECIFICATIONS...

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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
Concerning the degital camera
kIf the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if
smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove
the batteries
iIf the digital camera is used under these conditions, it
may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off
the digital camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to
make sure no more smoke comes from the digital cam-
era. Then take it to the dealer for...