User manual SANYO VPC-S1414

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera 14 Mega Pixels VPC-E1414 Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety and Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If the camera detects subject blinked eye, a "Save image" or "Cancel" option appears on the screen. Select Save image to save or Cancel to disregard 34 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. Compose the background you want and press the Shutter button (full press), which causes 1/3 of semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the LCD monitor. Press Menu button to cancel the semi-transparent temporarily image. 2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original pre-composed background, telling him/her to compose the image by using the 1/3 semi-transparent screen image as a guide. 3. Move your position until photographer confirm your whole or half body in the frame and in the right place. Camera stores the image produced by this step only. Using Love Portrait Want to take a good image when there are just two of you?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. Using Self Portrait When you are the one taking the picture for yourself, then self portrait mode is necessary besides the tripod. With your long arm's help, the camera begin face tracking in self portrait mode. If a face had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button. Tips · · · to make a great shape by self portrait photography: Lean in towards the camera to reduce double chin. Keep your shoulders back. 35 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 feature, the adjustment of contrast is accomplished in-camera and requires no additional post-processing for the bulk of images. Using Fisheye Lens Mode The Fisheye Lens mode applies a hemispherical effect on the photos to make them look more interesting. Original Fisheye Lens 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 blurred. (Shallow DOF) · Choose smaller aperture, an image with everything in focus. Press the Shutter button to capture the image. Displays the aperture value 36 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). Press the Shutter button to capture the image. Displays the shutter value Using Manual Exposure When the camera is in the manual exposure mode, you can change either aperture or shutter speed, or both. To activate Manual Exposure 1. Or, use the Use the OK button to switch between aperture and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa. Press the Shutter button to capture the image. Displays the aperture and shutter speed value Using Voices Recording 1. [. . . ] Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry. When using a chemically treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings. Do not let rubber or vinyl objects contact the camera for a long period. · Wipe the monitor with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water and well wrung out. [. . . ]