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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-MZ3EX
VPC-MZ3
Digital Camera VPC-MZ3GX
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-MZ3.
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 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place for later
reference.
A CompactFlash is not included with Model VPC-MZ3GX.
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS œ 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
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 FOR CANADIAN USERS œ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English ii
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP 1 Charge the battery pack (see pages 27 and 33). 2 Install the battery pack (see page 28). *1 3 Install the CompactFlash (see page 28). 4 Format the CompactFlash (see page 35). NOTE œ This camera uses a CompactFlash memory card instead of photographic film to
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 PLAYBACK 1 Set the playback mode (see page 85). 2 Play back the images. œ See “PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES” on page 87. œ See “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 89. œ See “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 90. *1: About the CompactFlash This digital camera can use both CompactFlash and Microdrive cards for data storage. This manual is written with the premise that CompactFlash cards are used. In this manual, CompactFlash and Microdrive cards a
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . 7 CAUTIONS CONCERNING HIGH TEMPERATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 B PREPARATION PARTS NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 B PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MODE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 US
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 CONTENTS B OTHER FUNCTIONS COPYING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 ADDING TEXT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ADDING A VOICE MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 COMBINING IMAGES (ADD PHOTO FUNCT
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 B CAMERA SETTINGS AND DISPLAYS SETTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 SETTING THE OPERATIONAL SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 HELP FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 DISPLAY LANGUAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 POWER SAVE MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING B 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 battery pack. œ 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 battery pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 B Do not get the digital camera wet œ This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. œ Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom œ If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack. 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. B Do not use du
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY (CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA) WARNING B Do not use where there is risk of explosion œ Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion. B Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children œ The following may happen if children play with the digital camera: œ They may wrap the strap ar
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 B Cautions during use and storage œ This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. œ Places in direct sunlight œ Places where humidity and temperature are high œ Places that may get wet œ Places close to an air conditioner or heater œ Inside a car œ Places where there is dust and dirt œ Places where there is a fire burning œ Places where volatile
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) DANGER B Risk of electric shock. Dry location use only. B Do not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion battery packs (Model DB-L10) œ Do not use the supplied battery pack charger to recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L10). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable batte
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 B Cautions when plugging in the battery pack charger œ Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet when using the battery pack charger. If the battery pack charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire. œ If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery pack charger. Using the battery pack charger in this condition may c
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) (continued) DANGER B Keep the battery pack charger out of the reach of children œ Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. B If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises are heard, immediately
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 CAUTION B Do not damage the power cord œ 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 shock. œ If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the battery pack charger or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase. B Do not place on an un
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10) DANGER Batterij niet NL This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack weggooien, maar inleveren als KCA. (Model DB-L10). B If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 B Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks œ If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. B Do not allow the battery pack to come into contact with fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to become wet. œ If the safety mechanisms and protective devi
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SX612/EX, GX, U (VPC-MZ3 GB2) Thu. Sept., 05/2002 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10) (continued) DANGER B Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) œ If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. B Use the batter
