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VPC SX550EX
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VPC SX550
English
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Français
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
Appareil photo numérique
Español
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cámara Digital
Important notes
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-SX550EX and VPC-SX550.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure to read and
understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AN
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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 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 with
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FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English ii
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IBM PC, PowerPC and IBM are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and handed over to CFA (CompactFlash Association). All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Regarding the d
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PREPARATION USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PARTS NAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNING Concerning the Digital Camera Do not use the digital camera if it makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it 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 for service. Do not try to repair or open the digi
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WARNING Do not use during a storm To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning. Do not place on an unstable surface The digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the digital camera or injury. If the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged, turn off t
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WARNING Concerning the Batteries Concerning the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries Follow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged. Use only the supplied battery charger for Do not remove or puncture the external recharging. wrapping. Do not install with the polarities ((+) and Do not use if there is leaking, swelling, (–)) inverted. temperature rising, discoloration, or any other abnormal
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General precautions Use the nickel metal hydride batteries supplied with the digital camera. Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera. Do not use a recharged battery together with a discharged battery. Do not use nickel metal hydride batteries together with Ni-Cd batteries, or batteries of different types or different brands at the same time. Make sure not to invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) when installin
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WARNING Concerning the Supplied Battery Charger Warning! Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. For indoor use only. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Use with the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries Do not use the supplied battery charge to recharge batteries other than the rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (HR-3US
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Keep the battery charger out of the reach of children Children may place the batteries or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. Do not damage the power cord Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric sho
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CAUTION Concerning the Digital Camera Cautions when carrying the digital camera Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the hand-strap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket. Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong shocks. Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not using the digital camera, be sure to
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Concerning the Accessories Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor Use only the specified AC adaptor (model VAR-G4EX for the VPC-SX550EX, and model VAR-G4U for the VPC-SX550) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital camera. If an AC adaptor other that the specified one is used, it may damage the digital camera and cause a fire or electric shock. For complete information on how to use the AC adap
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CAUTION Cautions when cleaning the lens If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it. Cautions when not using the digital camera Close the lens cover whenever you are not using the digital camera. When not using the digital camera for a long period Remove the batteries. However, when the batteries are removed for a long time, the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly. Periodically reinstal
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Cautions concerning magnetism Do 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. Speaker Cautions concerning data storage It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media (such as a floppy disk, hard disk, or MO disk). Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be held
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Open the box and check that all the accessories listed below are included. The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail. Hand-strap [page 14] Soft case [page 14] 4 AA nickel metal Nickel metal hydride hydride battery rechargeable charger and power batteries cord [page 21] [page 21] AV cable [page 90] CompactFlash Computer serial Adaptor for (8MB) and port interface cable Macintosh prot
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Attach the supplied hand-strap to the digital camera to aid in carrying. Also, when you are not using the digital camera, put it in the soft case for protection. Attaching the Hand-strap Bend the looped extremity of the strap and slip it through then strap holder on the digital camera. Using the Soft Case Slide the hand-strap into the opening on the side of the case for carrying the digital camera. It can also be worn on a belt or the like. NOTE Even if the d
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Now that you have purchased a new digital camera, it is time to try and capture some images and then view them with the LCD monitor. Although your digital camera is packed with many useful and convenient functions, here is just a simple explanation of how to capture and view images. Afterward, carefully read the rest of this manual to get the most out of your digital camera. Recharging the batteries (see page 21) Recharge the supplied batteries before use. to AC
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Installing the batteries and card (see pages 24, 25) 3 Insert the batteries. Use the batteries recharged in step 1 above. Make sure the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries is as indicated in the battery compartment. 1 Open battery compartment cover on digital camera bottom. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close battery compartment cover. 4 Push cover in the direction shown by arrow until it clicks. 4 Insert the card. Use the card supplied with your digital camera. Card slot cover Before instal
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Capturing images (see page 56) Now that preparation is completed, your digital camera is ready to capture images. Here we will capture still images, but PLAY CAMERA MONITOR OFF your digital camera can take sequential shots and even film Main switch video clips. 5 Turn the selector dial to . Lens cover Selector dial 6 Set the main switch to “CAMERA.” 7 Open the lens cover. An image appears in the LCD monitor. Stand-by indicator LCD Shutter release 8 Point the c
