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
5 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 co...
Page 7 - For EU Users; FCC Information
For EU Users The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do notapply 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 tha...
Page 8 - Trademark Information; actual design of your camera.
Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-E2100 Trade name: SANYOResponsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:...
Page 9 - 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 i...
Page 10 - Introduction; System Requirements; Main Features
9 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 11 - Package Contents; Lens cover
Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera AA battery x 4 pcs Strap USB cable CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Lens cover Lens Strap 10
Page 12 - Camera Views; Front View
Camera Views Front View 1. Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp 2. Microphone3. Lens Back View 4. LCD monitor 5. LED indicator 6. Movie button 7. Playback button 8. OK button/4-way navigation control 9. Function/Delete button 10. Menu button 11
Page 13 - Top View; lever; Bottom View; compartment
12 Top View 11. Flash 12. Zoom lever 13. Shutter button 14. ON/OFF (Power button) 15. Mode dial Bottom View 16. Battery/Memory card compartment 17. Tripod screw hole
Page 14 - Right View; Left View; ring; Camera Buttons; Button; Mode dial
13 Right View 18. Strap ring Left View 19. Strap ring 20. Speaker 21. USB AV/Out 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. Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording audio c...
Page 15 - 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 fromyour images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: No. ...
Page 16 - Camera Memory; Internal memory; Getting Started; Attach the Camera Strap
Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 128MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to 108MB. 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 came...
Page 18 - Turning the Power On and Off; Please remove the lens cover before doing Power on.; Initial Settings; Setting the Language; Setting the Date & Time; Holding down; Modes; Record Mode; Movie 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 is not extended. To turn off...
Page 19 - 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 In...
Page 20 - Item
Movie Mode Screen Layout Recording Layout No. Item Description 1 Key indicator Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button 2 Recorded time Displays recorded time. 3 Recording status Indicates recording status. Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the...
Page 23 - 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 Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: • Basic • Full • None • Guid...
Page 24 - Setting the Zoom Control; To adjusts the optical zoom:; Zoom lever; To adjusts the digital zoom:; Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos
Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of 21 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to105 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Please...
Page 25 - Using Flash; Speedy Burst and AEB modes.; Setting the Focus Mode; To set the Focus mode
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 26 - Using the Function Menu; My Mode
Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Photo Mode. It contains My Mode, Photo Size, Quality, Movie Size, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode. Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the FUNC button aga...
Page 27 - Recording Videos; • When the camera stop recording due to reaching maximum capacity; Power save is not available in video recording or pause recording.
Quality The Quality sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. The quality determines the amount of compressionapplied to your images. Fine quality would give you the bestimages with sharper details and less compression. However, thehigher the quality, the more memory space is re...
Page 28 - Settings of Recording Videos; Movie Size; Icon; Internet Mode
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 corresponding i...
Page 29 - White Balance; ISO
White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditionsand 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 White...
Page 32 - Using Intelligent Scene; To activate Intelligent Scene
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 - Setting the Scene Mode
Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 27 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Turn the Mode dial to icon SCN . 2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected scene mod...
Page 34 - Using Kids Mode
Food This feature is used to capture food images. The increased saturation in this mode makes the captured image more enticing. Building This feature enhances the edges of captured images. Text This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used whencapturing text images. Foliage This f...
Page 36 - Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow; Using Smile Capture Mode
4. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button to take the first shot. 5. Press OK button to continue the second shot. 6. Or, press Menu button to go back the first shot. 7. Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images. 8. Press OK button to save the composed image. 9. Or, press Menu...
Page 37 - Pre-composition helps you get the background you want,
Using Blink Detection Mode Nothing ruins a great picture more than having your subjects' eyes closed. Blink Detection provides you with extra assurance when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments like holding a trophy with teammates after winning a basketball game.If closed eyes are detected, a saving...
Page 38 - Using Love Portrait; Using Self Portrait; Using D-Lighting Mode; Original; Using Voices Recording
Using Love Portrait Want to take a good image when there are just two of you? All you have to do is hold the camera and show your smiles together. If over two faces had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button . U...
Page 39 - Using Continuous Shooting; Using Photo Stitch Mode; To stitch the still image
Using Continuous Shooting Turn the Mode dial to icon Continuous Shooting . Press Up key to select between the following settings: Icon Item Description Burst Performs continuous shooting when the Shutter button is pressed.Stops shooting when the shutter button is released. Speedy Burst Captures 30 i...
Page 40 - Using Manual Exposure; To activate Manual Exposure; Displays the aperture and
3. Once the icon overlaps the yellow block, you can get another shot without pressing the shutter button. 4. After taking the second shot, the yellow block moves to the end of the guidance bar, and the OK button appears as well. You can press the OK button to stitch the f irst two shots, or the Menu...
Page 41 - Using Aperture Priority Mode; Displays the aperture value; Using Shutter Priority Mode; Displays the shutter value; Using the Record Menu; Record Menu
Using Aperture Priority Mode This mode is designed for control the aperture value by user and let camera decide the shatter speed. The main impact that aperture had on images was with regards to Depth of Field. (DOF) • Choose lager aperture, only one subject in focus but the background nice and blur...
Page 42 - Setting the Drive Mode; To set the Drive Mode; Setting the AF Area; To set AF Area
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 onlyavailable in recording still images...
Page 43 - Setting the AF Lamp; To set AF Lamp; Setting Sharpness; To set Sharpness; Setting Saturation; To set Saturation
Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low light conditions. If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see "Front View" on page 11, emits an red light by half pressing the Shutter button allowing the camera to focus easily. ...
Page 44 - Setting Contrast; To set Contrast; Setting the Digital Zoom; To set 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 45 - Setting the Date Stamp; To set Date Stamp; Setting Auto Review
Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image iscaptured. 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 f...
Page 46 - Playback; Viewing in Single Navigation; To set calendar mode
Playback You can playback the still images, video and audio clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Th...
Page 47 - Zooming images; For 320 x 240 resolution images, you can only zoom in up to 6X.; Playing Videos; The play info, except the icon
Thumbnail icons: When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording. Icon Type Description Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file. File Error Indicates an error file. Zooming images The zoom view function works with still images onl...
Page 48 - To capture screenshot image from a video clip; Playing Voice Recording; Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause mode.; Playing Voice Memo; Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.
To capture screenshot image from a video clip 1. During playback of video, press the key to pause playback on your desired video frame to capture. 2. Press the Shutter button to capture a screenshot. 3. The camera stop playback. The LCD monitor displays the captured image in Single navigation mode. ...
Page 49 - Using the Delete Button; Playback Menu; To go to Playback Menu:
Deleting an Image/Video/Audio There are two ways to delete an image/video/audio: • Using the Delete button. • Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See "Delete" on page 49. Using the Delete Button Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video/audio clip. 1. Press the Playba...
Page 50 - Delete; To delete a single file:
Delete The Delete function allows to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See "Protect" on page 51. To delete an image/video/audio clip: 1. From the Playback menu, select Delete . 2. The Del...
Page 51 - Slide Show; To change slide show settings:
7. Press the OK button to delete marked files. To delete all files: 1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A confirmation message appears. 2. Select Yes . 3. Press the OK button to delete all files. Slide Show The slide show function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one...
Page 52 - Protect; To protect all files:
Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect . 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings: • Single. ...
Page 53 - Voice Memo; To record voice memo:
Red-eye Correction 52 To activate 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. 1. Press the P...
Page 54 - Color Mode; To activate Color Mode:
Color Mode The Color Mode function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artisticeffect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Color Mode: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an ...
Page 55 - Trim
Trim The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for stillimages. To trim an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the or keys to scroll and select an image to trim. 3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 4. ...
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 Language; Setting File Numbering
Setting Date & Time Use the Date & Time function to set the date and time of your camera. This function is useful in attachingdate stamps on captured images. Your camera uses a 24-hour time format. 1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and time value. By holding down the or keys, t...
Page 60 - Setting Memory Kit; the camera. You can use; Copy to Card; function in order to copy all images from; Reset All
Setting LCD Brightness Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor.Available settings are: • Auto. Auto detects the LCD brightness. • Bright. Enhance the LCD brightness. • Normal. Normal LCD brightness. Setting Battery Type Select the type of the battery to ensure the camera shows the correct batt...
Page 61 - Making Connections; Connecting the Camera to a TV
Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a TV You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to conn...
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 P...
Page 63 - Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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 printererror messages. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while t...
Page 64 - Setting the Print Mode Menu; To set Print Select; To set Print All and Print Index; Start Printing
Setting the Print Mode Menu Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established. Print Mode includes three major settings: • Print Select. An image can then be selected to print. • Print All. Prints all images. • Print Index. Prints all images ...
Page 65 - Appendix; About Folder and File Names; File Naming; Troubleshooting; Problem
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 CCD Lens Focal Length: 4.5 (W) ~ 94.5 (T) mm 21X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom LCD monitor 3.0" Color LCD Focusing Range Normal: Wide: 100cm ~ infinity Middle: 80cm ~ infinity Tele: 150cm ~ infinity Macro: Wide: 50cm ~ 100cm Middle: 1cm ~ 80cm Tele: 150cm ~ infi...
Page 67 - Battery Life
66 Storage Internal memory: 128MB flash memory External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed), SDXC card (up to 64GB guaranteed) OSD Language Interface USB/AV OUT TV system NTSC/PAL (selected by Setup MENU) Battery AA battery X4 Operating Temperature 0º C - 40º C Operating Humidi...
Page 68 - SAFETY MANUAL; USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA; SAFELY AND CORRECTLY; WARNING
SAFETY MANUAL USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY • Before using your camera, please read andunderstand these safety instructions as well as the instruction manual for your camera. • Keep all manuals in a safe place for later reference. • These safety instructions cover both the camera an...
Page 72 - CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE
䦟 Other cautions • Use only the supplied or specif ied docking station and AC adaptor/chargerwith your camera. • If a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the ones specif ied is used, it may damage the camera and cause a f ire or electric shock. Use the supplied or specif ieddocking stat...
Page 76 - CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY; General precautions concerning the
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
76 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 t...
Page 79 - Printed in china
