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Sanyo VPC-X1200 User Manual

Sanyo VPC-X1200
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VPC-X1200EX
VPC-X1200
VPC-X1200GX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BASICS
Digital Camera
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) are stored in the included CD-
ROM (SANYO Software Pack).
“INSTRUCTION MANUAL: ADVANCED” explains detailed particulars of the
camera functions.
“SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL” explains how to use your
camera in conjunction with a computer.
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.

Table of Contents

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Sanyo VPC-X1200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSanyo
ModelVPC-X1200
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

SETUP

Outlines setup steps before initial camera use.

BASIC OPERATION

Explains fundamental camera operations for capturing and viewing images.

APPENDICES

Contains technical specifications and reference data for the camera.

Symbols used in this manual

Explains important symbols like HINT and CAUTION.

How to view supplementary manuals

Guides on accessing additional digital manuals.

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Attaching the handstrap

Instructions for securely attaching the camera handstrap.

Compatible media cards

Lists compatible memory card types (SD, SDHC).

Installing/removing the DC adaptor

Steps for connecting/disconnecting the DC power adapter.

PARTS NAMES

Front View

Identifies front-facing camera controls and components.

Bottom View

Identifies bottom-facing camera controls and ports.

Rear View

Identifies rear-facing camera controls and display.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Charging the battery pack

Step-by-step guide to charge the camera's battery.

Ambient temperature during charging

Recommends optimal temperature range for charging.

About the CHARGE indicator

Explains the meaning of the charge indicator light status.

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD

Installation Procedure

Guides on inserting battery and memory card.

Removing the Battery Pack and Card

Instructions for safely removing battery and card.

Battery pack temperature warning

Advises on camera behavior if battery overheats.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

How to power the camera on in different modes.

Turning off the camera

How to power the camera off.

Auto power off function

Explains automatic power saving feature.

DATE AND TIME SETTING

Setting the Date and Time

Step-by-step process to set camera's date and time.

Correcting Date and Time Settings

How to modify existing date and time settings.

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Switching between Recording and Playback Modes

How to toggle between shooting and viewing modes.

Switching the recording mode

Selects shooting modes like single-shot, video.

Switching the display mode

Toggles between settings display and normal view.

Adjusting monitor brightness

How to change screen brightness for visibility.

Photography tips

Provides tips for better photography.

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES

Shooting single shots

Captures one still image per shutter press.

Shooting sequential shots

Captures multiple images rapidly.

Viewing still images

How to browse captured still photos.

Multi-image display playback

Displays multiple images on screen simultaneously.

Folder playback

Organizes and views images by folder.

Magnifying image detail

Enlarges parts of an image for detail.

Zoom jump playback

Allows detailed focus check by magnifying specific areas.

Deleting files

How to remove unwanted images from memory.

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Recording a video clip

Instructions for capturing video footage.

Playing back the video clip

How to view recorded video clips.

Video playback operations

Details various video playback controls.

USING THE SCENE FUNCTION

Capture still image with voice memo

Adds audio to still photos.

Best shot feature

Automatically captures sequences for optimal results.

Face chaser feature

Automatically focuses and adjusts exposure for faces.

Smile Detection shooting

Captures photos automatically when a smile is detected.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the zoom

Explains optical and digital zoom functions.

Flash setting

Configures flash modes like auto, forced, off.

Self-timer

Sets a delay before capturing an image.

Focus range settings

Adjusts focus parameters for different shooting scenarios.

Manual focus operation

Allows manual adjustment of focus distance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Specifications

Details technical parameters of the camera.

Camera connectors

Lists available input/output terminals.

Battery life

Information on recording and playback duration.

Storage capacity estimates

Provides estimates for image/video storage.

Battery pack charger details

Technical details of the battery charger.

Li-ion battery pack details

Technical details of the battery pack.

Trademarks and disclaimers

Lists trademarks and important notes.

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