User manual SANYO VPC-X1200EX ADVANCED MANUAL

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL ADVANCED Digital Camera VPC-X1200EX VPC-X1200 VPC-X1200GX 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. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual, along with the BASIC INSTRUCTION MANUAL, in a safe place for later reference. HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL Symbols used in this manual HINT CAUTION (page xx) Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. [. . . ] 0012, 0013 <File number continued function "ON"> Card A File name (image number) 0001, 0002 . . . . . . 0025, 0026 29 English i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A. 0025, 0026 Previously recorded files When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B. 0025, 0026 Previously recorded files HINT i Until the file number continued function is turned "OFF", consecutive file names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number continued function be returned to "OFF" at the end of each photography session. i The file number continued function works the same for the internal memory. English 30 OPTION SETTINGS Initializing the card memory and internal memory A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the "LOCK" position. Proceed with the reformat procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card is being formatted. Reformatting erases the data i When the card or internal memory is initialized, all the recorded data is erased. Protected data is also erased, so before reformatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer's hard disk or other storage medium. Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from a reformatted card) i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer, the card's control data may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even by the use of data recovery software. i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is recommended that you use the camera's full format function to reformat the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user. 31 English Resetting the camera settings Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. HINT i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting Language setting TV system setting File No. continued setting English 32 OPTION SETTINGS Checking the remaining internal memory and card memory You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. <To check the remaining number of still images> Set the recording mode to the singleshot or sequential shots mode. <To check the remaining video clip recording time> Set the recording mode to the video clip recording mode. [. . . ] Remove your finger from the shutter button, and then use the operation buttons. Recharge the battery pack. Reference page B-12 B-33 Shooting The operation buttons (arrow buttons, MENU button, etc. ) do not work. The flash does not operate. -- B-48 B-8 The "Battery depleted" message appears. B-8 53 English Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. Shooting When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. [. . . ]