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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-X1200EX
BASICS
VPC-X1200
VPC-X1200GX
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1200EX, VPC-X1200
and VPC-X1200GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Two additional instruction manuals (both PDF files)
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Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE kFOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic
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FOR USERS IN THE USA About the battery charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS h For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. h Power Supply Cord: Use UL Listed detachable power supply cord - No. 18 AWG, two conductors, rated 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/250 V, minimum 1.8 m, maximum 3 m long. Provi
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PARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU. Acerca del cargador de baterías INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PELIGRO - PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, SIGA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES h Para la conexión a una red de alimentación que no sea de EE.UU., utilice el adaptador de enchufe apropiado para la toma de la red. h Cable de alimentación: Utilice el cable de alimentación UL desenchufable indicado en la lista - N.° 18 AWG, dos con
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kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. kFOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed o
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL This instruction manual for your camera is organized into the following sections. k SETUP Before taking pictures with your camera, you will need to familiarize yourself with a few of its functions and complete some setup steps. k BASIC OPERATION An explanation of the fundamental operation for capturing images and viewing images. k APPENDICES The camera specifications are found here. kSymbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special p
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack 1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack. h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging. h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. h Charging takes approximately 120 min. Battery pack charger Battery pack [o] mark CHARGE indicator To power outlet 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack. h The battery/card compartment cover is located on the bottom of the camera. h Pr
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Shooting 1 Press the [m] button. Shutter button [l] / [m] h The recording mode menu buttons appears. Single-shot High-speed sequential shots Sequential shots Video clip recording PHOTOGRAPH
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Playback kStill image playback ON/OFF button Playback button [=] 1 Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, press the [l] or [m] button. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen. kVideo clip playback 1 Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. [l] / [m] buttons h Press the [l] or [m] button to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video cli
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CONTENTS CONTENTS ...........................................................................................1 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3 Attaching the handstrap ..................................................................... 4 Media cards that can be used with this camera ................................. 4 What “card” means in this manual ..................................................... 4 Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION .........................................................39 Capture a still image with a voice memo ..........................................41 How to use the best shot feature ......................................................42 How to use the face chaser feature ..................................................43 How to shoot using Smile Detection .................................................44 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS .......................................
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 charger and power cord i Dedicated USB interface cable: i Dedicated AV interface 1 cable: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” i Quick Guide (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. 3 English
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Attaching the handstrap Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”. English 4
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately) Install in the camera's battery slot, and connect the AC adaptor. Use in conjunction with the AC adaptor. Attaching the DC adaptor 1 Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover. 2 Insert the DC adaptor into the battery slot. h Make sure that the DC adaptor is correctly oriented when inserting, and insert it firmly all the way. 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. 4 Connect the AC
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SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button Flash ON/OFF button Lens Microphone Speaker Self-timer indicator Bottom Battery/card compartment cover USB/AV terminal Tripod stand hole English 6
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PARTS NAMES Rear Strap holder Zoom switch Monitor Playback button [=] SCENE button MENU button [n] button [m] button SET button [o] button [l] button 7 English
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 Connect the supplied power Battery pack charger cord to the socket on the Power cord battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Battery pack charger 2 Insert the battery pack in the Battery pack battery charger. [o] mark h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. CHARGE indicator To power outlet 3 Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Charging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low. Does the battery pack feel hot? i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If there is interfer
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About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 8). i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 8). Charging fini
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days. When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still
