Sanyo VPC S4 User Manual

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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording 
time is available on the card or in the cameras internal memory. For a table 
showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific 
cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time” on 
page 133. 
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 
1 Set the camera to the desired 
shooting mode (see pages 29 and 
30). 
hThe remaining number of images 
appears in the upper right of the 
LCD monitor (for the still image and 
sequential shots shooting modes). 
hThe remaining video recording time 
appears in the upper right of the 
LCD monitor (for the video clip 
shooting mode). 
hThe remaining number of images 
and video recording time will differ 
depending on the resolution and 
compression settings. 
hWhen the remaining number of 
images or the remaining video 
recording time is “0”, it may be 
possible to capture a few more 
images by changing the shooting 
mode, setting a lower resolution 
setting (see page 51), or selecting a 
different compression setting (see 
page 52). Remaining number of images

* Depending on the card 
capacity, hr:min:secRemaining time (min:sec)*

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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE
When using the batteries, the remaining battery charge can be checked on 
the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an 
image. Please see page 132 for information regarding the battery life.
1 Display a Shooting or Playback 
Setting Screen (see pages 40 and 
62). 
hThe battery remaining charge 
indicator appears in the lower right 
corner of the LCD monitor. 
hDue to the battery characteristics, 
when the ambient temperature is 
low,   may appear early for an 
incorrect indication of the remaining 
charge. Also, depending on the 
conditions of use of the digital 
camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated 
remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be 
used as a general approximation of the remaining charge. 
Battery 
remaining 
charge indicatorBattery remaining charge
Approx. full.
Appears only when a Shooting or Playback 
Setting Screen is shown.
Power is low.
Appears only when a Shooting or Playback 
Setting Screen is shown.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play 
back images.
If this icon flashes when the shutter release 
button is pressed, images cannot be 
captured. Replace the batteries.
Remaining charge indicator
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HINT 
iBattery life may differ even among batteries of the same type. 
iDepending on the usage of the digital camera (such as the number of 
times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the 
environmental conditions (temperature, etc.) the number of images that 
can be saved on fully charged batteries will vary greatly. 
NOTE
iIt is recommended that you prepare extra batteries when taking pictures at 
a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss capturing 
images of important moments due to the battery power running out. The 
same is recommended for taking photos in cold environments. (In a ski 
area, for example, the batteries can be kept warm in your pocket until 
ready to use.)
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OTHER FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
How to connect your camera to a computer
1 Turn off your digital camera (see page 24).
2 Using the supplied dedicated USB interface cable, connect the 
camera connector to the camera and the computer connector to the 
proper terminal on your computer.
iPlease connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computers USB 
connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard, 
or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver 
software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the 
driver software.
3 Set the main switch to [PC], and 
turn on the power.
hThe screen to confirm the 
connection appears.
To the OUTPUT terminal
Dedicated USB interface cable (supplied)To USB port
PC
Main switch
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4 Select “OK” and press the SET button.
hThe camera changes to the PC connection mode.
hTo continue the procedure, please read the Instruction Manual for the 
SANYO Software Pack.
NOTE
iWhen the digital camera is set to the PC connection mode, no image is 
shown on the LCD monitor.
Data file formats
The format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file 
names are determined are explained below.
* Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the data was saved.Type of dataData 
formatFile name structure
Still image data
/sequential 
shots dataJPEGFile name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.jpg”.
SANY****.jpg
Video clip dataQuickTime 
MovieFile name begins with VCLP.
Extension is “.mov”.
VCLP****.mov*
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
Configuration of directories for the stored data
NOTE 
Do not modify the folders and file names in the card using your 
computer 
iIf the folders, file names, or their configuration is modified using a personal 
computer, it will be impossible to play back the data using the digital 
camera, and the digital camera may not operate properly. 
Concerning video clip data saved by the digital camera 
iYou can use QuickTime 3 or later from Apple to play back the video clips. 
QuickTime 6.5 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included 
CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack). 
About file names when the card is replaced... 
iIf the file number reset function is set to off, even when the card is 
replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names 
continues from the previously installed card. 
ROOTDCIM
MISC
100SANPH
101SANPH
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY9999.jpgSANY0002.jpg
VCLP0003.movVCLP0004.movSANY0005.jpg 
102SANPHSANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
* Up to 9999 files can be stored in folder 100SANPH. If more files are 
made, a folder named 101SANPH will be made and they will be stored in 
there. New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANPH, 
103SANPH, etc.
(Location of 
DPOF files)Folder numberImage 
number
Video clip 
image 
number
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DIRECT-PRINT
Your digital camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the digital 
camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the digital camera’s LCD 
monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing.
Print preparations
1 Install the card containing the images you want to print in the digital 
camera. 
hIf there is no card installed in the camera, the image data from the 
cameras internal memory will be printed.
2 Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the 
printer. 
NOTE
Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is connected.
iIf the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera 
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, 
disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and 
then reconnect the cable.
To the OUTPUT terminal
To  U S B  p o r t
Dedicated USB interface cable (supplied)
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DIRECT-PRINT
3 Turn on the power to the printer. 
4 Set the main switch to [ ].
hThe screen to confirm the 
connection appears.
5 Select “OK” and press the SET 
button.
hThe camera changes to the 
PictBridge printing mode, and the 
Print Settings Screen appears.
CAUTION
iDuring PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is 
slower.
iIf the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the 
remaining battery charge is sufficient (see page 99).
PC
ONE IMAGE
Print this image PRINTING MODE
Main switch
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To select one image and print it (print select image)
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
1 Complete the print preparations (see page 104).
2 Select the choose print image icon 
, and press the SET button.
hThe screen to select images for 
printing appears.
3 Press the [l] or [m] arrow button to display the image you wish to 
print.
ONE IMAGE
COPIES 1
PRINT
EXIT
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DIRECT-PRINT
4 Specify the number of prints. 
1Select “COPIES”, and press the 
SET button. 
2Press the [n] or [o] arrow button to 
set the number of prints.
3Press the SET button. 
h“PRINT” is selected.
5 Press the SET button. 
hPrinting begins. 
NOTE 
To cancel printing 
1During printing, press the [o] arrow button.
hThe Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. 
2Select “YES”, and press the SET button. 
hIf “NO” is selected, printing resumes. 
ONE IMAGE
COPIES 1
PRINT
EXIT
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