Sanyo VPC J4 User Manual

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kAlways stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even
if the battery pack is not fully charged
iIf you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may
cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or
spew battery fluid, or generate heat. 
kKeep out of the reach of children
iThey may handle the battery pack in an unforeseeable
manner that results in damage. 
kCharge the battery pack before using it 
iAlways recharge the battery pack before using it for
the first time, or when using it after it has been kept in
storage for a long time. During recharging, the battery
pack may be warm. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a malfunction. 
kNote concerning the battery pack after use 
iThe battery pack may be warm immediately after the
digital camera is used. If removing the battery pack,
turn off the digital camera and allow the battery pack
to cool down before removing it. 
kRecycling the battery pack 
iTo conserve the environment and for efficient use of
natural resources, please discharge the used battery
pack, cover the (+) and (–) terminals with tape and
recycle the insulated battery pack. 
iIf disposing of the battery pack as unburnable trash,
please follow all applicable regulations of your area. 
WARNING
CAUTION
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
Concerning the accessories 
kCautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor 
iUse only the separately sold AC adaptor (model VAR-G7EX for the VPC-
J4EX, model VAR-G7E for the VPC-J4EX [for U.K.] and model VAR-G7U
for the VPC-J4) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adaptor other
than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital cam-
era. 
iIf an AC adaptor other than the specified one is used, it may damage the
digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock. 
iNormally when using an AC adaptor, remove the battery pack. Otherwise
the battery pack may cause excess heat, leakage, injury or damage to
nearby objects. 
iFor complete information on how to use the AC adaptor, refer to the
instructions accompanying it. 
kCautions concerning the card 
iImmediately after use, the card will be very hot. Before removing the card,
turn off the digital camera and wait for the temperature to cool down. 
iKeep out of the reach of children. Young children may put the media in
their mouth and choke or cause some other unexpected injury or accident. 
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For correct use of your camera
kCautions when cleaning the digital camera 
Cleaning procedure 
1 Turn off the digital camera and remove the battery pack. 
2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth. 
3 If the digital camera is extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth moist-
ened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry. 
Caution 
iDo not use benzene or thinner products to clean the digital camera. Doing
so may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a
chemically treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings. 
iDo not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the digital camera. Do not let
rubber or vinyl objects contact the digital camera for a long period. They
may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.  kCautions before capturing important images 
iBefore capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera
is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. 
iSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result
from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or
damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital camera, any of
its accessories, or its software. 
kCaution concerning copyrights 
iThe images you capture with your digital camera are for your own pri-
vate use; any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners. 
iPlease note that photography may be restricted at stage perfor-
mances, shows or exhibitions, even in presentations whose purpose is
entertaining or amusing individuals.
iAlso note that images that are intended to be copyrighted cannot be
used outside those limits defined by the regulations of the relevant
copyright laws.
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
kCaution concerning the battery pack 
iPeriodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the bat-
teries
Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will
allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxi-
dize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases,
the usable life of the batteries will diminish. 
kCaution when cleaning the lens 
iIf the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning
cloth for photographic equipment to clean it. 
kWhen not using the digital camera for a long period 
iRemove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a
long time, the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly. 
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital camera func-
tions. 
iIf the battery pack is left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is
still used even if the digital camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in
the digital camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged
and lose its ability to be recharged again. 
kCautions concerning condensation 
iUsing the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digi-
tal camera.
If condensation seems likely to form 
iPlace the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the
digital camera has reached the ambient temperature. 
Be careful of condensation under the following conditions 
iWhen moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm
place. 
iWhen the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater
is turned on to quickly heat the room. 
iWhen the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air condi-
tioner. 
iWhen the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity. 
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kCaution concerning undesired interference 
iThe digital camera may create undesired interference if used close to a
television or radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores
on the supplied AV cable and USB interface cable are not removed.
 
kCaution concerning magnetism 
iDo not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may
be damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the
magnetic strips on cards may be damaged. 
kCautions concerning data storage 
iIt is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate
media (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). 
iStored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. 
Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits
arising from the loss of data. 
hIf the card is used incorrectly. 
hIf the card is not inserted correctly into the digital camera. 
hIf the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other
forces. 
hIf the card is removed from the digital camera or if the digital camera is
turned off during reading or writing operations. 
hIf the card has reached the end of its usable life. Dedicated USB interface cable
Dedicated AV cable
CoreCore
Speaker
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
kCautions when handling the cards 
iThe cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to
strong forces or shocks. 
iAvoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low tem-
peratures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near
air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations. 
iAvoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong static electrical
charges or electrical noise can be easily generated. 
iDo not allow the edges of the cards to become contaminated with foreign
materials. Gently wipe away any contamination with a soft, dry cloth. 
iDo not carry the cards in trouser pockets, as the cards may become dam-
aged when you sit down or make other movements that may apply forces. 
iBefore using a new card or a card that was used in other equipment, be
sure to format it using the digital camera (see “FORMATTING A CARD” on
page 134). 
iWhen buying commercially available products, carefully read the instruc-
tions and warnings that come with the card. 
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 
iHandstrapiSoftware: 1 CD-ROM
iLithium-ion battery pack (bat-
tery pack): 1iLithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord
iDedicated AV cable: 1iDedicated USB interface
cable: 1
iSD Memory Card (16MB): 1
hRecording (images and sounds) and eras-
ing are inhibited (accidental erase protect 
function) when the tab is set to the LOCK 
position.
hThe card is normally used with the tab set 
to the unlocked position.Lock switch
UnlockLock
Contact end
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 
ATTACHING THE HANDSTRAP 
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CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD
Media cards that can be used with this digital camera 
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera
are: 
iSD Memory Card 
iMulti Media Card 
What “card” means in this manual 
iIn this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used
in this digital camera are referred to as “card”. 
iThe cards in the illustrations in this manual are SD Memory Cards, but all
installation, removal, and formatting procedures are the same for both SD
Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards. 
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PREPARATION
PARTS NAMES 
Front 
Shutter release button
Viewfinder
Mirror
iWhen taking a picture of your-
self, use it to check the angle.
Speaker
Flash
Lens cover
Tripod stand hole
Lens
Illumination light
Microphone
Slot cover
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