Sanyo VPC-CG21EX Assembly instructions
VPC-CG21EX
VPC-CG21GX
VPC-CG21PX
VPC-CG21TA
VPC-CG22
GUIDE FOR
BASIC OPERATION
Dual 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.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG21EX, VPC-CG21GX,
VPC-CG21PX, VPC-CG21TA and VPC-CG22.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
iEnglish
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
For first-time users
Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s
operation.
↓
To use the various camera features
The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be
obtained from our website (page 42).
↓
To use additional features
Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for
various shooting scenes. There you’ll also find information about the
software (page 42).
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 49).
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Preparing the camera
1 Insert the battery pack.
About saving your recorded data
hIf you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 12 to install the
card in the camera.
hAn SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please
purchase a commercially sold card.
hThis camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record
without an SD Memory Card installed.
2Open 3Insert by matching
the connector markings
4Close
Battery cover
1Push out
Battery pack Connector
markings
iii English
Shooting
1 Press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
hIf the screen to set the
date and time appears,
press the MENU button 2
times to cancel it.
For how to set the date
and time, see page 20.
2 Record.
To record a video clip:
hPress the [ ] button to
begin recording a video
clip.
hPress the [ ] button
again to end the
recording.
To take a photo:
hPress the [ ] button.
hA still image is captured.
10 000:00:14
Full-HD
10
M
-S
ON/OFF
button
[ ] button
[ ] button
MENU button
English iv
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go
i
Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case
of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
Playback
1
Press the REC/PLAY
button.
h
The display changes to
the Playback Screen.
2
Select the image to play
back.
hToggle the SET button to
move the orange frame
to the image you wish to
play back.
hThe image information
for the framed image is
shown in the bottom part
of the monitor.
3
Press the SET button.
hPlayback begins.
<To return to the
recording mode>
hPress the REC/PLAY
button.
Deleting files
1 On the screen in step 2,
move the orange frame to
the file you wish to delete,
and press the MENU
button.
2
Select “DELETE”,
and
press the SET button.
100-0006
6.5MB 00:00:05
SET
Full-HD
OK
REC/PLAY
button
Remaining battery
power indication
Orange frame
SET button
vEnglish
3 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button.
4
Select “DELETE”,
and press the SET button.
hIf you toggle the SET button to the left or right, the screen to delete a
different file will appear.
5 When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button.
hPressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step
2.
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
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Copy data from your camera to the computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the
computer.
1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface
cable to connect your camera to the computer.
hConnect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the
computer’s USB connector.
2 Turn on the camera (page 17).
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
SET
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL OK
To USB/AV terminal
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To USB connector
vii English
3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
hThe screen to select the
computer connection mode
appears.
4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
hThe message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
<If the access menu (page 47) appears>
hClick on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.
5 Select an action.
6 Copy files from the camera to a computer.
hThe drive name of the card installed in the camera is [Xacti], and that
of the camera’s internal memory is [Xacti_INT].
CAUTION
For VPC-CG21EX
iIt is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to
the camera’s internal memory or installed card.
USB CONNECTION
MTP
CARD READER
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
OK
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Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
iTo disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
corrupt the files in your camera.
1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.
hA list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
2 Left-click on the camera drive.
hThe camera can now be disconnected.
Uploading camera files to a file-sharing website
iYour camera’s internal memory contains the Xacti Simple Uploader
application with which you can upload camera files to a file-sharing
website.
iFor information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the
Xacti Simple Uploader user’s manual, which can be obtained from the
SANYO website.
<How to install Xacti Simple Uploader>
1Connect your camera to a computer.
2Turn on the computer and the camera.
3Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
4On the USB Connection Screen, select “CARD READER”, and press the
SET button.
hThe window for automatic playback of XACTI_INT (internal memory)
and XACTI (card) opens, and the Access Menu appears.
hIf the Access Menu does not appear, double-click “Autorun.Exe” in
XACTI_INT.
5In the Access Menu, click on [Install Xacti Simple Uploader].
hThe Xacti Simple Uploader installation begins.
hFollow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the
installation.
<How to obtain the manual>
iOn the Xacti Simple Uploader screen, click the [?] icon.
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CONTENTS
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................. i
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3
How to use the accessories ............................................................ 5
ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................... 6
Media cards that can be used with this camera .............................. 6
What “card” means in this manual .................................................. 6
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... 7
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 9
Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 10
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 12
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 14
About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 16
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 17
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 17
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 17
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode
is active .................................................................................... 18
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 20
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK
MODE .............................................................................................. 23
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 24
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 24
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 25
SHOOTING
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING .................................................................. 29
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS .............................................................. 30
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 32
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .................................................... 34
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ......................... 36
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image ............. 38
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