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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-S5
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-S5.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make
sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 5 to 16. Keep this manual in a safe place
for later reference.
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Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
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FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English ii
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* 1: About the SD Memory Card This digital camera can use either an SD Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data storage. This manual is written with the premise that SD Memory Cards are used. In this manual, SD Memory Card and Multi Media Card are both referred to as “card”. * 2: About video clips This digital camera does not have audio record or playback functions. Therefore, your recorded video clips will not have sound. Moreover, even if you play back video clips that do have recorded s
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CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ................................................................... 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY .......... 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 17 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD .............................................. 18 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 19 INSTALL THE BATTERIES AND CARD ............................................
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CAMERA SETTINGS CHANGING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ...............................................81 LCD MONITOR SETTING ....................................................................83 DATE AND TIME SETTING .................................................................85 HELP DISPLAY ....................................................................................88 LANGUAGE ..........................................................................................89 INITIALIZING THE CARD
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING k If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the batteries. i If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the digital camera, remove the batteries, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the digital camera. Then take it to the dealer
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k Do not get the digital camera wet i This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom. i If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the batteries. Then take it to a dealer for repair. Using the digital camera after it has been become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or other accident. k Do not use during a storm i To avoid the risk of being stru
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING Cautions concerning the alkaline batteries i Follow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged. h Do not install with the polarities ((+) and (–)) inverted. h Do not recharge the batteries. h Do not heat the batteries or throw them in a fire. h Do not allow metal objects to touch the terminals. Do not carry loose with necklaces, hairpins, etc. h Do not
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General precautions concerning the batteries i Use only alkaline batteries or other specified batteries in this camera. Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera. i Never use an alkaline battery together with a Ni-Cd battery, or batteries of different types or different brands at the same time. i Do not use a new battery together with an old battery, or combine consumed batteries. i Make sure not to invert th
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING i The batteries may be warm immediately after the digital camera is used. If removing the batteries, turn off the digital camera and allow the batteries to cool down before removing them. i If a battery is leaking and the electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water. If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Do not rub your eyes, but immediately rinse your eyes with clean,
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Concerning the accessories CAUTION k Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter i Use only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G4AEX for Europe, U.K. and others, and model VAR-G4AU for North America and others) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adapter other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital camera. i If an AC adapter other than the specified one is used, it may damage the digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock. i Normally wh
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA k Cautions before capturing important images i Before capturing important images, make sure that the digital camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. i Sanyo 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
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k Caution concerning the batteries and terminals i Periodically clean the battery terminals ((+) and (–)) as well as the terminals in the camera’s battery compartment cover with a dry cloth. Do not touch the terminals of either the batteries or the battery compartment with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the usable life of the batteries will dimini
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA (Continued) k Caution concerning undesired interference i The 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 video cable and USB interface cable are not removed. Core Dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) k Cautions concerning data storage i It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a se
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CAUTION k Cautions when handling the cards i The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. i Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations. i Avoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong static electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated. i Do not al
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