Sanyo VPC J4 User Manual

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Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
ShootingThe add voice 
memo setting 
turned off.The voice 
memo setting 
automatically 
turns off after a 
voice memo is 
recorded.Set the add 
voice memo 
function to ON 
again.92
During video 
clip shooting, 
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.64
A voice memo 
cannot be 
added.The camera is 
set to a mode 
other than...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
Viewing 
imagesThe image is 
too dark.The flash was 
blocked by a 
finger or other 
object.Hold the digital 
camera 
correctly, and 
make sure the 
flash is not 
obstructed.38
The subject 
was too far 
away.Capture the 
image in the 
range of 
operation of 
the flash.176
The subject 
was lit from 
behind.Capture the 
image using 
the forced 
flash mode.65
Use the 
exposure 
correction 
function.94
There is not 
enough light.Adjust the ISO...

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Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
Viewing 
imagesThe image is 
too bright.The forced 
flash mode is 
selected.Select a 
different flash 
mode.65
The subject 
was too bright.Use the 
exposure 
correction 
function.94
The ISO 
sensitivity 
setting is 
incorrect.Set the ISO 
sensitivity to 
.84
The image is 
not in focus.The subject is 
too close to the 
digital camera.Select the 
correct focus 
setting for your 
needs.61, 88
The focus 
setting is not 
correct.
The digital 
camera moved 
when...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
Viewing 
imagesThe colors of 
the images 
captured 
indoors are not 
correct.This is due to 
ambient 
lighting.Capture the 
image using 
the forced 
flash mode.65
The white 
balance setting 
is incorrect.Set the white 
balance setting 
correctly. 86
A part of the 
image is 
missing.The handstrap 
or a finger was 
blocking the 
lens opening.Hold the digital 
camera 
correctly, and 
make sure the 
lens is not 
obstructed.38
“NO IMAGE” 
or “NO...

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Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
Connecting 
to a TV
No image or 
sound.The digital 
camera is not 
correctly 
connected to 
the TV.Follow the 
instructions to 
make the 
connection 
correctly.154
The TV input is 
not set 
correctly.Set the input 
on the TV to 
“VIDEO”.
The edge of 
the image is 
cut off.This is a 
characteristic 
of the TV. Not a 
malfunction. 154
Image 
editingYou cannot 
add a voice 
memo or rotate 
an image.The protect 
mode is set. Cancel the 
protect mode.
75
The...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
Misc.The “NO 
CARD” 
message 
appears. No card is 
inserted.Insert a card.
32
The 
“PROTECTED” 
message 
appears and 
the data cannot 
be erased. Yo u  h a v e  
attempted to 
erase data that 
is protected 
from 
accidental 
erasure.Set the protect 
setting for the 
data to OFF.
75
The audio 
guide does not 
sound.The 
operational 
sounds 
“MUTE” setting 
is set to “ON”. Set the 
“MUTE” setting 
to “OFF”.  118
The card 
installed in the...

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SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Camera
Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback)
Recording system Digital recording
Image file format Still images:JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 
compliant) 
Note:Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics 
and Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules 
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...

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SPECIFICATIONS
Data compression Very low compression:   (still images and 
sequential shots   only)
Low compression: 
Normal compression: 
White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Lens
Prismatic 
optical 
2.8x 
zoom 
lensf=5.7 mm to 16.0 mm (35 mm film 
camera conversion f=37 mm to 
104 mm) 
Autofocus, 7 groups, 10 elements
Focus modes 5-point range autofocus, spot autofocus
Aperture Open F=2.8 (Wide) to 3.9 (Tele)
Smallest F=6.8 (Wide) to 9.4 (Tele)
Exposure control type...

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Sensitivity Still image shooting mode/sequential shots 
shooting mode: 
Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent 
to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 
(switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) 
(Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1,600 
variation: when scene select function set to 
lamp ) 
Video clip shooting mode: 
Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 800)/
equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, and 
ISO1,600 (switchable from Shooting Setting 
Screen) 
Viewfinder Optical direct image zoom viewfinder...

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SPECIFICATIONS
Digital camera connectors
Battery life
iUsing the fully charged supplied battery pack and the supplied card
iApproximate time until battery pack runs out, based on test conditions at
room temperature (25°C [77°F]).
iThe operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10°C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced. DIGITAL/AV 
(communication/sound 
and image output)...