Sanyo Vpc J4 Instruction Manual

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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 but-
ton one more time to restart the self-timer. 
iTo interrupt the 2-second interval   or 10-second interval   timed
shooting, press the shutter release button again.
iTo cancel self-timer photography, select the self-timer off icon   and
press the SET button. 
When   are selected... 
iWhen the shutter release button is pressed, the illumination light will
change color and the accessing indicator will light for about 7 seconds.
About 3 seconds before the shutter releases, the illumination light and
accessing indicator will flash. Also, 3 seconds before the shutter releases,
the beep tone will sound.
NOTE 
iWhen using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the dig-
ital camera on a level, stable surface. 
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RESOLUTION SETTING 
If the resolution is increased, the image quality will improve, but the number of
remaining images that can be taken will decrease. Select the resolution
according to the desired image quality and purpose. 
1 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the resolution menu. 
2 Select the desired resolution icon,
and press the SET button. 

: 8 million pixels (3264 × 2448 pixels)
: 6 million pixels (2880 × 2160 pixels)
: 4 million pixels (2288 × 1712 pixels)
: 2 million pixels (1600 × 1200 pixels)
: 300,000 pixels (640 × 480 pixels)
: 640 × 480 pixels
: 320 × 240 pixels
: 160 × 120 pixels
RESOLUTION
 
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HINT 
Concerning shooting at   and   resolutions
iAt the   and   resolutions, the digital zoom is not available.
iWhen shooting at   or   resolution, the camera processes the cap-
tured image internally to produce a 3264 × 2448-pixel image ( ) or
2880 × 2160-pixel image ( ).
iWhen capturing images at   or   resolution, it takes about 4 sec-
onds after the shutter release button is pressed before the data is recorded
(when using the supplied SD Memory Card).
NOTE 
About the resolution and compression (see page 83) settings
iThe image captured by a digital camera consists of a collection of small
dots. The resolution refers to the number of these dots, and the greater the
number, the higher the image quality. As the resolution increases, the size
of the resulting data also increases, and the number of images that can be
captured decreases. To compensate for this, this digital camera is able to
compress the data. This digital camera uses JPEG compression. If JPEG
compression is used, when the image is played back, an extremely small
portion of it is lost. The higher the compression rate, the more of the origi-
nal image is lost. 
Therefore, in the still image and sequential shots shooting modes, this dig-
ital camera also allows you to store image data at extremely low compres-
sion to ensure that a minimum of the original image is lost. This is the 
mode. Since the image data is large when the   mode is used, com-
pared to   or   compression, the digital camera requires more time
both to store the data after the shutter release button is pressed and to dis-
play the image in the playback mode. 
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FOCUS RANGE SETTING (DISTANCE) 
The focus distance can be set to a specific range. Also, with super macro
photography, you can capture the image of a subject as close as 2 cm
(0.79 in). 
1 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the focus menu. 
2 Select the desired focus icon, and press the SET button.
HINT
iYou can set the focus range by pressing the focus button [ ] ([o]) even
when the LCD monitor is not on or when the Shooting Setting Screen is not
shown.: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject within a
range of 20 cm (7.87 in) (Wide
end) or 30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele
end) to infinity.
: You can focus on a subject within
a range of 2 cm (0.79 in) (Wide
end) or 30 cm (11.81 in) (Tele
end) to 50 cm (19.69 in) (super
macro).
: You can focus on a subject in the
distance.
: The focus can be manually set to
any distance from 2 cm (0.79 in)
to 8 m (26.25 ft), as well as to
infinity (manual focus).
: The camera continuously focuses
on the subject (still image shoot-
ing mode only).
FOCUS
AUTO
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How to use the manual focus
1 Select the manual focus icon   from the focus menu, and press
the SET button.
2 Press the MENU button.
hThe focus distance adjustment bar appears.
3 Use the [l] and [m] arrow buttons to
adjust the focus distance, and press
the SET button.
hThe focus distance is fixed, and you
are returned to the Shooting
Screen.
NOTE
About the focal length
iThe indicated focal length is that as measured from the lens surface.
iThere may be somewhat of a disparity between the focal length numerical
value that is set using the manual focus and the actual distance to the sub-
ject. To confirm the focus, it is best to check that the image is in focus on
the LCD monitor.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
iIf the focus distance is set to 20 cm (7.87 in) or less, the zoom is automati-
cally set to the wide end.
iWhen the focus distance is set to 20 cm (7.87 in) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
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FRAME RATE SETTING 
The frame rate is the number of frames shot each second in a video clip. The 
higher the frame rate during recording, the smoother the video playback
appears. On the other hand, a higher frame rate uses more memory. 
1 Set the camera to the video clip
shooting mode (see page 43). 
2 Set the camera to the BASIC shoot-
ing mode (see page 36), and select
the frame rate menu. 
3 Select the icon for the desired frame rate, and press the SET button. : The video clip will be recorded at
a rate of 15 frames per second.
: The video clip will be recorded at
a rate of 30 frames per second.
FRAME RATE
15FRAME/SEC
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 
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 contin-
ues (if digital zooming is
enabled). 
3 Press the shutter release button. 
NOTE 
iThe digital zoom is not available when you are shooting without using the
LCD monitor, at a resolution of   or higher, or at a frame rate of  .
[W][T]
Zoom switch
LCD monitor
Zoom bar
Digital zoom (yellow)Optical zoomPo i n t e r When both 
optical and 
digital zoom 
are enabled
When optical 
zoom only is 
enabled
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 
Using the flash 
The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,
but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera
has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash
off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). The flash is available only when
shooting still images. 
1 Set the camera to the still image
shooting mode (see page 42).
hThe current flash mode is shown
on the LCD monitor.
No icon: The digital camera will
detect the subject bright-
ness and use the flash only
when required. In a back-
light situation, if only the
center of the image is very
dark, the flash will operate
to compensate (auto flash). 
: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of
the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions,
when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting condi-
tions, etc. (forced flash). 
: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this set-
ting when capturing an image in a location where flash photog-
raphy is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene
(flash off). 
: The digital camera will detect the brightness of the subject, and
when the light is determined to be insufficient, the flash will
automatically operate. At this time the illumination light will flash
white in order to reduce the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the sub-
ject’s eyes.Flash mode
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2 Press the flash button to select the flash mode.
hEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode icon changes.
Flash button Flash
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 
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 monitor, when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway, a   icon appearing in the upper
right area of the LCD monitor indicates that the flash will operate. 
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