Page 2 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................ 3 About this Manual .................................................................................. 3 Safety and Handling Precautions..................................
Page 4 - Preface; About this Manual; Copyright; Safety and Handling Precautions; Camera Information
3 Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No...
Page 5 - Safety Instructions; Warnings; Warning
Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warning Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This...
Page 6 - For American Users; For Canadian Users; For EU Users
For American Users The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This equipment has been tested and found to comp...
Page 7 - Trademark Information; actual design of your camera.
FCC Information Tested To Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-S1414 Trade name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with P...
Page 8 - Battery Information; that your camera is set up and ready to go.; Symbols Used in this Manual
Battery Information • Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery. • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. • When using Li-ion battery ...
Page 9 - Introduction; System Requirements; Main Features
8 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For W...
Page 10 - Package Contents
Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera AA battery x 2 pcs Wrist strap USB cable AV cable (optional) CD-Rom Quick Start Guide 9
Page 11 - Camera Views; Front View
Camera Views Front View 1. Flash 2. Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp 3. Lens 4. Microphone Back View 5. LCD monitor 6. Zoom buttons 7. LED indicator 8. Menu button 9. Function/Delete button 10. OK button/4-way navigation control 11. Mode Switch Photo mode Movie mode Playback mode Top View 12. Stabiliz...
Page 12 - Camera Buttons; Button
Bottom View 16. Tripod screw hole 17. Battery/Memory card compartment Left / Right View 18. USB/TV Out 19. Strap ring Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use . Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Stabilizer The stabilizer se...
Page 13 - Navigation Control; -way Navigation Control; Description
Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: No....
Page 14 - Camera Memory; Internal memory; Getting Started; Attach the Camera Strap
Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. Users can store images up to 14MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory. External storage Your camer...
Page 15 - Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card; To remove the SD/SDHC card
4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. 1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the met...
Page 16 - Turning the Power On and Off; Power button; Initial Settings; Setting the Language; Setting the Date & Time; OK; Holding down; Modes; Photo Mode
Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to turn on the camera: • The startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode. • The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens are not extended. To turn of...
Page 17 - Using the LCD monitor; LCD Monitor Layout; Photo Mode Screen Layout
Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout No Item Description 1 Record Mode Ind...
Page 19 - Playback Mode Screen Layout; Playback mode display of still images:; Item
Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: No Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached. 4 Button...
Page 20 - Playback mode of videos:
Playback mode of videos: No Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file. 5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file n...
Page 21 - Playback mode of audio clips:
Playback mode of audio clips: No Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file. 4 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in...
Page 22 - Changing the LCD Monitor Display; Recording Images, Videos and Voices; Taking Images
Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the button. Press the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Movie Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: • Basic • Full • None ...
Page 23 - Using the Stabilizer; To activate Stabilizer; Setting the Zoom Control; To adjusts the optical zoom:; Zoom buttons; To adjusts the digital zoom:
Using the Stabilizer The Stabilizer function works according to the luminance of the target object. This function uses special image data processing for getting high sensitivity of CCD. High sensitivity can use higher shutter speed compared with normal mode, so it reduces influence of hand shaking. ...
Page 24 - Using Flash; Auto flash is enabled; releasing the zoom button if necessary.; Setting the Focus Mode; To set the Focus mode; Macro enabled
Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mo...
Page 25 - Using the Function Menu; Function Menu; My Mode; Auto mode; Photo Size
Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Photo Mode. It contains My Mode, Photo Size, Quality, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode. Press the Function/Delete button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the Function/Delete ...
Page 27 - White Balance; Icon; ISO
White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously. Icon Item Description Auto Whit...
Page 29 - Using the Record Menu; Record Menu
28 Using the Record Menu If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anyti...
Page 32 - Using Intelligent Scene; To activate Intelligent Scene; Using Kids Mode; Burst speed
Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, Text, ...
Page 33 - Original; LOMO
Using Party Mode Let the Party mode on! It can be difficult to get everyone on a party. While you have the whole gang together, take a group or family portrait. Party mode features on Red-eye reduction flash and face tracking. You’ll miss fewer shots, and have more time to focus on enjoying the part...
Page 34 - Using Auction Mode
Using Auction Mode It’s hard and wastes a lot of time to combine several images by software. Select Auction mode and choose a pattern, then take a few shots from different angle. The camera composes a combined image in lower resolution suited to online posting. 1. Select Auction mode from Scene mode...
Page 35 - Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow; The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.; Using Smile Capture Mode
Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only. Using Smile Capture Mode When facing camera, especially kids, smiles are always short and hard to seize by manual shutter. Smile capture mode detects every smile all the time and performs ...
Page 36 - Using Pre-composition Mode; Pre-composition helps you get the background you want,; Shutter; Using Love Portrait; Using Self Portrait; Shutter button
Using Pre-composition Mode When asking someone else to take images for you, but the images always don’t come up right? Pre-composition helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-composition is a two-step process. 1. Compose...
Page 37 - Using Aperture Priority Mode; Displays the aperture value
Using HDR Mode Active HDR mode preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photos with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example, when photographing brightly light outdoor scenery through a door/window, or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. With this featu...
Page 38 - Using Shutter Priority Mode; Displays the shutter value; Using Manual Exposure; To activate Manual Exposure; Displays the aperture and; Using Voices Recording
Using Shutter Priority Mode This mode is designed for capturing moving subjects. A faster shutter speed is required to freeze a motion (flying birds), while the slower shutter speed creates a sense of motion (water flowing). To set Shutter values 1. Select Shutter Priority Mode from the Scene Mode s...
Page 39 - Setting the Drive Mode; To set the Drive Mode; Drive Mode
Setting the Drive Mode Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still image...
Page 40 - Setting the AEB; To set AEB; Setting the AF Area; To set AF Area; Setting the AF Lamp; To set AF Lamp
Setting the AEB AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. It permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, under exposure and overexposure compensation. To set AEB 1. From the Record menu, select AEB . 2. Use the or keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to sa...
Page 41 - Setting Sharpness; To set Sharpness; Sharpness; Setting Saturation; To set Saturation; Saturation
Setting Sharpness This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your images. To set Sharpness 1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness . 2. Use the or keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Sharpness s...
Page 42 - Setting Contrast; To set Contrast; Contrast; Setting the Digital Zoom; To set Digital Zoom; Digital Zoom
Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images. To set Contrast 1. From the Record menu, select Contrast . 2. Use the or keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High Enhance the contrast Normal Normal ...
Page 43 - Setting the Date Stamp; To set Date Stamp; Setting Auto Review; Recording Videos; Power save is not available in video recording or pause recording.
Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows: • Available...
Page 44 - Settings of Recording Videos; Function button; Movie Size; Internet Mode
43 Settings of Recording Videos Press Function button to enable video setting menu before recording a video. Movie Size The Movie Size function appears only in Movie mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. The table below shows the available size and correspondin...
Page 45 - Pre-Record will be canceled in the following situation:; Playback; Viewing in Single Navigation; Still Image
Pre-Record You can catch the f irst three seconds of action you would have potentially missed. Once enable this function, the camera starts recording video automatically before pressing Shutter button. As soon as the Shutter button is hit, the most recent three seconds of video is added to the begin...
Page 46 - Viewing Thumbnails; To set 9-images mode; once; To set calendar mode; twice
Viewing Thumbnails This function allows you to view 9-thumbnail images or by calendar mode on the LCD monitor at the same time. Searching numerous of images is much easier then single view navigation. To set 9-images mode 1. Set the camera to Playback mode . 2. Press the " W " button once to...
Page 47 - Zooming images; Menu; Playing Videos
Zooming images The zoom view function works with still images only. • In normal view, press the " T " button repeatedly until the desired zoom view. • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in. • You can zoom to view an image of up to 12X. • Use the navigation cont...
Page 48 - Playing Voice Recording; Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause mode.; Playing Voice Memo; Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.
Playing Voice Recording 1. Set the camera to Playback mode . 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD monitor displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on the right. 3. Press the OK button to play the voice recording...
Page 49 - Using the Delete Button; Playback Menu; To go to Playback Menu:; Delete
Deleting an Image/Video/Audio There are two ways to delete an image/video/audio: 48 • Using the Delete button. • Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See "Delete" on page 48. Using the Delete Button Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video/audio clip 1. Set the camera...
Page 51 - Slide Show; To change slide show settings:; Protect
Slide Show The slide show function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. To view slideshow: 1. From the Playback menu, select Slide Show . The Slideshow menu appears. 2. Set the slide show settings. 3. Select Start , then press the OK button to start t...
Page 53 - Voice Memo; To record voice memo:
Red-eye Correction The Red-eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red-eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate. To activate Red-eye Correction: 1. Set the camera...
Page 54 - Color Mode; To activate Color Mode:; MENU
Color Mode The Color Mode function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Color Mode: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode . 2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an image ...
Page 55 - Trim
Trim The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images. To trim an image: 1. Set the camera to Playback mode . 2. Use the or keys to scroll and select an image to trim. 3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select...
Page 57 - DPOF; To set DPOF on a single image/all images:; Radial Blur; To set Radial blur for an image:
DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the p...
Page 58 - Using the Setup Menu; To go to Setup Menu:; Setting Sounds; Setting Power Save
Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 2. Use the or keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu. 3. Use the...
Page 59 - Setting LCD Save; Setting Language; Setting File Numbering
Setting LCD Save Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power. When the camera is idle for 20 seconds, the LCD darkens. Press any button to resume to normal brightness. • The camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, ...
Page 60 - Alkaline; Setting Memory Kit; into the camera. You can use; Copy to Card; function in order to copy all images
Setting TV Out Use the TV Out function to adjust video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV out is not set correctly, the image may not display properly on TV. Available settings are: • NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada, Taiwan and others. • PAL. Applicable in Europe,...
Page 61 - Reset All; Making Connections; Connecting the Camera to a TV
Reset All Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset. • Date & Time • Language • TV Out • Custom White Balance data Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer. Connecti...
Page 62 - After the connection, no image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
4. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select Computer by using the or key and press the OK button. 5. The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor appears Connecting… . 6. Connection established after PC MODE appeared on the LCD monitor 7. Access the files in the camera by your...
Page 63 - Connecting the Camera to a Printer; PictBridge compatible; Setting the Print Mode Menu; To set Print Select; To set Print All and Print Index
Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while ...
Page 64 - To set Printer Settings; Print; Start Printing
To set Printer Settings 1. Use the or key to specify a print option. 2. Modify paper size and quality by the or keys. Available setting: • Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6" • Quality: Default / Fine / Normal 3. Select Print on the screen for printing. Or Cancel to go back Print Mode. Start Pr...
Page 65 - Appendix; About Folder and File Names; File Naming; Troubleshooting; Problem; Camera does not turn on.; The lens got stuck up.
Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio files. File Naming File names begin with "SANY" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File num...
Page 66 - Specifications
65 Specifications Sensor SONY 14M 1/2.3-type Lens Focal Length: 5.05 (W) ~ 20.2 (T) mm 4X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom LCD monitor 2.7" Color LCD (230,000 Pixels) Focusing Range Normal:Wide: 12cm~infinity Tele: 70cm~infinity Macro: Wide: 12cm ~ 100cm Tele: 70cm ~ 120cm Aperture F2.8~F6.3 Shutte...
Page 67 - Battery Life; Maximum recording time; * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
66 OSD Language English / French / Spanish / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese / Brazil Portuguese / Dutch / Turkish / Polish / Hungarian / Romanian / Czech / Bulgarian / Croatian / Slovak / Slovenian / Greek / Swedish / Norwegian / Finnish / Danish / Arabic / Indonesia / Malay / Thai / Korean...
Page 68 - SAFETY MANUAL; USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA; SAFELY AND CORRECTLY; These safety instructions cover both the; WARNING
SAFETY MANUAL USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY • Before using your camera, please read and understand these safety instructions as well as the instruction manual for your camera. • Keep all manuals in a safe place for later reference. 67 • These safety instructions cover both the camer...
Page 76 - CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY; General precautions concerning the; Do not use the battery with the outer
75 CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY 䦟 General precautions concerning the batteries (when using alkaline batteries) • 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 d...
Page 77 - FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA; Cleaning procedure
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA 䦟 Cautions before capturing important images • Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the images properly. • Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that...
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