Sanyo VPC S4 User Manual

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Problem Cause ActionReference 
page
Misc.The “IMAGE IS 
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.
68
[CARD FULL] 
or [INTERNAL 
MEMORY 
FULL] 
message 
appears.There is no 
more available 
memory on the 
card or in the 
internal 
memory.If using a card 
to store 
images, 
replace with a 
different card.22
Erase 
unwanted 
images before 
shooting.70
Save the 
images you 
wish to keep 
on another 
medium before 
erasing the 
card memory.72
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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 memory cards. 
However, it is not guaranteed that all 
devices will support the DCF standard. 
Video clips: QuickTime Movie (Photo-JPEG)
(Image only: no voice recording capability)
Data storage media Internal memory: 16MB
External memory: SD Memory Card, 
Multi Media card
Camera effective number 
of pixelsApprox. 4,000,000 pixels 
Image sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD 
Total number of pixels: Approx. 4,230,000 
pixels, interlace scan, primary color filter
Recording resolution
3,264 × 2,448 pixels :  (still images only)
2,288 × 1,712 pixels :  (still images  and 
sequential shots only)
1,600 × 1,200 pixels :  (still images  and 
sequential shots only)
640 × 480 pixels :  (still images and 
sequential shots only)
320 × 240 pixels :  (video clips only)
160 × 120 pixels :  (video clips only)
Video clip frame rate 15 fps
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Data compression Still images and sequential shots only
Low compression:  
Normal compression:  
White balance Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Lens
Optical 
2.8x 
zoom 
lensf=6.2 mm to 17.4 mm (35 mm film 
camera conversion f=37 mm to 
105 mm) 
Autofocus, 6 groups, 7 elements
Focus modes 5-point range autofocus, spot autofocus
Aperture Open F=3.0 (Wide) to 5.0 (Tele)
Smallest F=4.1 (Wide) to 7.1 (Tele)
Exposure control type Programmable AE 
Exposure correction available from the Shooting 
Setting Screen (0±1.8EV in 0.3EV steps)
Light-measuring mode Multi-section measuring
Range 50 cm (19.69 in) (Wide)/50 cm (19.69 in) (Tele) 
to infinity (normal photography), 2 cm (0.79 in) 
(Wide)/50 cm (19.69 in) (Tele) to 50 cm 
(19.69 in) (super macro photography)
Digital zoom For shooting: 1x to 4x
For playback: 1x to 51x (varies with resolution)
Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
(Maximum approx. 2 seconds when scene 
select function Night view  , landscape 
) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.)
Sequential shots shooting mode:
1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.
Video clip shooting mode:
1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
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Digital camera connectors
Sensitivity Still image shooting mode/sequential shots 
shooting mode: 
Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)
Video clip shooting mode: 
Auto (equivalent to ISO100 to 400)
Viewfinder Optical direct image zoom viewfinder
LCD monitor 1.8-inch TFT color liquid crystal 
Approx. 85,000 pixels
(Frame coverage: Approx. 100%)
Flash working range 0.15 m to 2.8 m (0.49 to 9.19 ft.) (Wide) 
0.5 m to 1.7 m (1.64 to 5.58 ft.) (Tele)
Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye 
reduction
Focus TTL-type AF
Self-timer 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Time/date Recorded with image data
Ambient 
environmentTemperature0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation), 
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) 
Powe r 
supplyBatteries AA-size alkaline batteries × 2
The following batteries can also be used:
AA-size Ni-Cd batteries (SANYO N-3UV) × 2
AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries
(SANYO HR-3UB) × 2
Lithium battery (CR-V3) × 1
* AA-size manganese batteries cannot be 
used.
AC adapter 
(sold 
separately)model VAR-G4AEX for Europe, U.K. and 
others, and model VAR-G4AU for North 
America and others
Dimensions (not including 
protuberances, depth at 
narrowest dimension)91.3 (W) × 61.5 (H) × 30.8 (D) mm
3.59 (W) × 2.42 (H) × 1.21 (D)
Weight Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz) (without batteries and 
card)
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Camera Connector
Battery operation
* According to the CIPA standard.
** With continuous playback when using the LCD monitor.
NOTE
iApproximate time until batteries run out when using a separately sold card 
and the specified batteries at a normal temperature of 25°C (77°F) as 
measured by Sanyo Electric.
iThe battery life may differ depending on the state of the batteries and the 
measurement conditions, especially when used at temperatures below 
10°C (50°F), the battery life may become extremely short due to the 
battery characteristics. OUTPUT terminal USB 2.0 (In full speed mode: equivalent to 1.1)
DC IN (external DC 
power input) terminalDC 3.4 V (for exclusive use with the separately 
sold AC adapter (model VAR-G4AEX for Europe, 
U.K. and others, and model VAR-G4AU for North 
America and others))
Alkaline 
batteries 
(supplied)Lithium battery 
(sold separately: 
CR-V3)Nickel metal 
hydride batteries
(sold separately: 
HR-3UB)
Possible No. 
of Images*61 images 490 images 310 images
Maximum 
playback 
time**210 min. 550 min. 350 min.
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time
The table below shows the possible number of images and the possible 
shooting time when using the internal memory (16MB), a separately sold SD 
Memory Card (64MB), and a commercially sold SD Memory Card (512MB).
iEven with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually 
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
iThe continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for 
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and 
shooting conditions, etc.).
Shooting/
recording 
modeResolu-
tion 
settingCompression 
rate settingWhen using the 
internal memoryWhen using an external memory
64MB 512MB
Still 
image 
mode 
(no voice 
memo)/
Sequential 
shots 
mode
6 images 23 images 190 images
9 images 35 images 284 images
12 images 47 images 385 images
18 images 70 images 568 images
24 images 94 images 762 images
36 images 143 images 1,150 images
124 images 484 images 3,900 images
166 images 645 images 5,200 images
Video clip 
mode— 50 sec. 3 min. 16 sec. 26 min. 36 sec.
— 2 min. 56 sec. 11 min. 28 sec. 1 hr. 32 min.
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Others
Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Apple Computer Inc. 
Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation. 
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or 
trademarks of their respective owners. 
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Caution 
iIt is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written 
permission. 
iAll images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation 
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, 
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and 
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual. 
iSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting 
from the use of this digital camera. 
iSanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use 
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or 
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the 
manufacturer. 
iSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by 
optional devices or consumable items used with the digital camera other 
than those supplied with the digital camera or those specified by Sanyo 
Electric. 
iSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of 
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the 
repairing of a malfunction, of the digital camera. 
iThe images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures 
taken with a standard film camera.
iProducts are subject to change in design and specifications without notice 
and without incurring any obligation.
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