Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto VE-CG40U del fabbricante Sharp
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VE-CG40U Important Model No.: Serial No.: For assistance in reporting the theft or loss of this product, record on the line below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit.
ii Thank you for purchasing this digital still camera fr om SHARP . The digital still camera will enhance your home digital picture enjoyment and allow you to capture those special moments. Please r ead this operation manual to familiarize yourself with the features of this digital still camera, so that you will get the most out of it.
iii W ARNING C FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica- tions to this equipment not expressly appr oved by the manufacturer could void the user’ s authority to operate this equipment.
iv should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pr ovided or the manufacturer’ s instructions have been adhered to.
v 15. Power Lines C An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power cir cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
vi Part Names .................................................................... 1 On-screen Display Index ............................................... 3 W ar ning Indicators ......................................................... 4 T ur ning the On-screen Display and Backlight On/Of f .
vii Useful Features Adv anced Features Using the Frame Guide for Recording ......................... 29 Setting the Digital Zoom .............................................. 30 T ur ning off the Quick V iew ..........................................
viii Supplied Accessories AC adapter UADP-A013WJZZ* Audio/video cable QCNWGA016WJZZ * The part number for the AC adapter supplied with this digital still camera is valid only in the U.S. and Latin America. If this digital still camera was purchased outside of these ar eas, the par t number may be different.
ix Precautions • Before recor ding an impor tant scene, please perform the operation test, then check if the scene was captured pr operly . • When the digital still camera is not in use, remember to remove the car d, turn off the power , and disconnect the digital still cam- era from the po wer source.
x Quic k Star t Inser ting the AA batteries (p. 7) Inser ting the supplied SD Memory Card (p. 9) Capturing Still Image (p. 13) Movie (p. 14) Previewing Still Image (p.
1 Operation References Operation References Part Names For details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in parentheses. Front vie w Bottom view Zoom lens Microphone Self timer indicator ( p. 25 ) Shutter button ( pp. 13, 14 ) Flash sensor Flash Wrist strap loop ( p.
Operation References 2 Operation References Rear view SET/DISPLA Y button ( p. 21 ) MENU button ( p. 21 ) Viewfinder Power Zoom buttons (W : wide angle, T : telephoto) ( p. 15 ) Speaker Card slot cover ( p. 9 ) Macro ( % ) ( p. 16 )/ Thumbnail ( $ ) ( p.
3 Operation References IM A G E Q UA L I TY SHOOT I N G M ODE QU I C K SH O T F R A M E G UID E DIGI T A L Z O O M R E T URN W H I T E BALAN CE SEN S I T I V I TY GA M M A ME T E R I NG VO I CE REC .
Operation References 4 Operation References W ar ning Indicators If a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions. The capacity of the card is full and cannot stor e any more images. Delete unnecessary images (see page 19 ) or replace the car d with a new one (see page 9 ).
5 Operation References Warning indicator s Description of warning Y ou cannot transfer data to a computer if the car d is full. Delete a few unneeded images and try transferring again. Y ou cannot transfer data using the transfer button if the card is write-pr otected.
Operation References 6 Operation References T urning the On-screen Display and Backlight On/Off Use the DISPLA Y button to turn on/off the on- screen displays, or to turn off the LCD scr een backlight. Each time you press this button, the screen changes as shown below .
7 Preparation Preparation Inser ting and Removing the AA Batteries Before operation, you need to insert the supplied AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) alkaline batteries. Inserting 1 Make sure that the po wer is off. 2 Slide the battery compar tment door release to UNLOCK.
Preparation 8 Preparation Powering the Camera from an AC Outlet Y ou can power the camera fr om a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter . Note: • The supplied AC adapter is specially designed for use with this camera, and should not be used as a power supply for other equipment.
9 Preparation Inser ting and Removing a Card Y ou can use an SD Memory Card for storing images. Inserting 1 Make sure that the po wer is off. 2 Open the card slot cov er in the direction of arrow . 3 Make sure the SD Memory Card’ s write- protect s witch is in the unlocked position.
Preparation 10 Preparation Setting the Date and Time A vailable in w , [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode Example: Setting the date to June 2, 2003 and the time to 1:30 pm. Note: • Setting pr ocedure will vary depending on the settings of “STYLE” and “12H/24H” in the DA TE/ TIME screen.
11 Preparation Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode 1 After perf or ming step 8 above , press l or m to select “12H/24H”, then press the SET button. 2 Press l or m to select “24H”, then press the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.
Preparation 12 Preparation Using the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap loop as shown belo w. Notes: • Make sur e the wrist strap attaches fir mly to the wrist strap loop. • Do not swing the camera by the strap. Using the Lens Cap Attach the strap of the lens cap to the wrist strap as shown belo w .
13 Basic Operations Basic Operations Capturing Capturing a Still Image in Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the camera automatically sets the best aperture, shutter speed, exposure value and white balance.
Basic Operations Capturing 14 Basic Operations Capturing a Motion Image Y ou can take a moving pictur e up to 30 seconds in the same way as you do with a video camera and record that image on the card. 1 Inser t a card into the camera (see page 9). 2 Remov e the lens cap.
15 Basic Operations Zooming A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode Zooming allows you to move visually closer to or farther from a subject without physically changing your position. When using the optical zoom, you can enlarge the subject up to 3 K .
Basic Operations Capturing 16 Basic Operations Using Macro Shot A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode This camera lets you shoot close-ups to focus on subjects from about 3.
17 Basic Operations Basic Operations Previe wing Previewing Images The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy preview monitor . Nothing needs to be con- nected, allowing instant on-screen pr eview . Previewing still images 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ w ”.
18 Basic Operations Previe wing Basic Operations Using the thumbnail preview 1 Press the $ button. 2 Press j , k , l or m to select the desired image. • When holding down the button, the selection frame moves faster . • Press the $ button again to return to full-screen pr eview.
19 Basic Operations Deleting One Stored Image A vailable in w mode Y ou can delete unwanted images to fr ee up card memory . 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ w ”, then power on the camer a. • The images recor ded on the card are displayed in full screen format.
20 Basic Operations Previe wing Basic Operations Previewing on a TV screen A vailable in w mode Y ou can connect the camera to a TV to enjoy preview with several people. Preparation 1 Make sure each de vice to be connected is powered off . 2 Open the jack co ver on the camera (see page 2).
21 Useful Features Useful Features Using the Controls Mode Dial T urn the Mode Dial to set the camera to each mode below . Preview mode ( w ): pp. 17, 18 Auto mode ( [ ): p. 13 Program AE mode ( ] ): p. 41 Aperture Priority mode ( ; ): p. 42 Shutter Speed Priority mode ( ' ): p.
Useful Features 22 Useful Features Using the Menu Screen Use the menu screens to adjust the various camera settings. Steps below show how to change the SENSITIVITY menu setting in Program AE mode. Note: • See page 3 and the page for each function for the menu items you can select in each mode.
23 Useful Features Useful Features Capturing Selecting Image Size and Quality A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode Y ou can captur e images in different combina- tions of image size and quality . Ther e are two quality and four size settings available.
24 Useful Features Capturing Useful Features Selecting the Shooting Mode A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode This camera has five differ ent modes for capturing images.
25 Useful Features Using the Self Timer A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode The self-timer allows you to recor d images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is convenient when you want to recor d an image of you and your friends together . 1 Select “SELF TIMER” in SHOO TING MODE menu (see page 24).
26 Useful Features Capturing Useful Features Using Automatic Exposure Bracketing A vailable in ] , ; , ' , , or . mode This function allows you to take the same scene with three dif ferent exposure settings. The camera automatically takes three succes- sive images while changing the exposure value for each image slightly .
27 Useful Features Using Automatic Gamma Bracketing A vailable in ] , ; , ' , , or . mode The camera automatically takes three successive images while changing the gamma setting for each image. 1 Select “ z BRA CKET” in SHOO TING MODE menu (see page 24).
28 Useful Features Capturing Useful Features Using Quick Shot A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode This function lets you take a quick snapshot. No need to push the shutter button halfway down to fix the focus then fully to capture. The camera automatically fixes the focus clearly on everything in the frame from close up to infinity .
29 Useful Features Using the Frame Guide for Recording A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode This function helps you decide on the size and composition of the subject occupying the screen. 1 T urn on the camera in the desired mode. 2 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears.
30 Useful Features Capturing Useful Features Setting the Digital Zoom A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode Y ou can select two dif ferent zoom ranges : 1- 3 K (optical zoom), 3-9 K (digital zoom).The digital zoom allows you to recor d power ful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.
31 Useful Features T urning off the Quick View A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode This camera presets to display a still image for approximately 3 seconds immediately after it is taken. Y ou can turn off this function by perfor ming the procedur e below.
32 Useful Features Capturing Useful Features Capturing a Still Image with Sound A vailable in [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode Y ou can r ecord up to 10 seconds of sound while capturing each still image. The built-in microphone is used for sound r ecording.
33 Useful Features Useful Features Previe wing Protecting the Images A vailable in w mode Y ou can pr otect your important images recor ded on the card from accidental erasure. Selecting one image 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ w ”, then power the camera.
34 Useful Features Previe wing Useful Features Using Image Effects A vailable in w mode These filters allow you to alter a still image for more dramatic ef fect.
35 Useful Features Previewing in a Slide Show A vailable in w mode This camera can preview images in a slide show format, a useful feature when you want to check the still images that have been recor ded on the card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ w ”, then power on camera.
36 Useful Features Previe wing Useful Features Printing Order Infor mation A vailable in w mode The print order function allows you to add DPOF print information to still images recorded on a card.
37 Useful Features P RIN T OR D E R ON E I MAG E AL L I M A G ES T o cancel the setting f or one image Select “0” f or the number of prints in step 7 abov e. Selecting all images 1 Select “ALL IMAGES” in step 6 of “Selecting one image”, then press the SET button.
38 Useful Features Previe wing Useful Features Deleting All Images A vailable in w mode Y ou can delete all stor ed images on a card following the steps below . 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ w ”, then power on the camera. 2 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears.
39 Useful Features Adding Sound to a Still Image A vailable in w mode Y ou can add sound to a still image stor ed in the card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ w ”, then power on camera. 2 Press j or k to select the image to which y ou want to add sound. 3 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears.
40 Useful Features Previe wing Useful Features Previewing an Image with Sound A vailable in w mode Y ou can play back the sound r ecorded with a still image. 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ w ”, then power on the camera. 2 Press j or k to select the image with sound.
41 Advanced Features Program AE Mode In Program AE mode, the camera automatically determines the shutter speed and aperture, and you can set more detailed menu settings in comparison with the Auto mode ( [ ). 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ ] ”, then pow er on camera.
Adv anced Features 42 Advanced Features Aper tur e Priority Mode In Aperture Priority mode, the camera deter - mines the shutter speed automatically accord- ing to an aperture value set manually . 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ ; ”, then pow er on the camera.
43 Advanced Features Shutter Speed Priority Mode In Shutter Speed Priority mode, the camera determines the aper ture value automatically according to a shutter speed set manually . 1 Set the Mode Dial to “ ' ”, then pow er on the camera. 2 Set any desired menu items .
Adv anced Features 44 Advanced Features Recommended Shutter Speeds The following are tips for setting the shutter speed. Use a shutter speed based on your subject and photographic objectives. Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed • Fast shutter speeds can be used to captur e fast-moving objects such as a racehorse or athlete.
45 Advanced Features Manual Exposure Control Mode Use when your photographic objectives are not met by AE settings and you want complete control over exposur e. T ry various exposures and see the differ ence in effect. Also, review the captured image on the LCD scr een before you try another exposure.
Adv anced Features 46 Advanced Features Scene Select Mode Y ou can select scene settings to cr eate the best results for a specific situation. The camera will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation.
47 Advanced Features Setting the Metering Mode A vailable in ] , ; , ' or , mode This camera has two metering methods. Choose the metering method that matches your composition and lighting conditions.
Adv anced Features 48 Advanced Features Setting the White Balance A vailable in ] , ; , ' , ,. or = mode This mode fine-tunes colors based on settings that match the lighting conditions so that colors that look white to the human eye will also look white when captured.
49 Advanced Features Setting the Light Sensitivity A vailable in ] , ; , ' or , mode This mode emulates the sensitivity of camera film. The higher the ISO number , the faster the shutter speed you can use. T ypes AU TO : The camera automatically produces the sensitivity to match lighting condi- tions.
Adv anced Features 50 Advanced Features Gamma Correction A vailable in ] , ; , ' , , or . mode This function improves the pictur e by increas- ing the brightness of the darker portion or by decreasing the brightness of the brighter portion.
51 Advanced Features Displaying the Date and Time A vailable in w , [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode Y ou can display the date or both the date and time of capturing an image. T ypes OFF: The date and time do not display . D A TE&TIME: Both the date and time display .
Adv anced Features 52 Advanced Features Setting to Factor y Presettings A vailable in w , [ , ] , ; , ' , , or . mode Y ou can set the camera to the factory pr eset- ting by following the steps below . 1 T urn on the camera in the desired mode. 2 Press the MENU button until the men u screen appears.
53 Advanced Features Setting the Time for Automatic Power Off A vailable in w , [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode When you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time, the power tur ns off automatically . Select the automatic power of f time.
Adv anced Features 54 Advanced Features Restoring the Last Image Deleted A vailable in w mode Y ou can r estore an image erased by mistake if it is the most recent image deleted. Do not perfor m any operation, except the procedur e below to recover the image.
55 Advanced Features T urning off the Confir mation Sound A vailable in w , [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode The camera beeps when turning the power on, controlling the buttons, or when an error occurs. Y ou can tur n off the confirmation sound if you like.
Adv anced Features 56 Advanced Features Changing the Language for the On-screen Display A vailable in w , [ , ] , ; , ' , , , . or = mode This camera allows you to choose English, German, French, Spanish or Japanese as the on-screen display language.
57 Advanced Features T ransferring Data on Card to Computer Using the supplied USB cable, you can transfer all image, sound and related data to a computer .
Adv anced Features 58 Advanced Features Installing the USB driver • In the examples below the CD-ROM drive letter is taken as “R:”. Select the correct drive letter according to your operating envir on- ment. Windows 98 SP1/98 SE 1 “Add New Hardw are Wizard” appears after perf or ming “Preparation”.
59 Advanced Features Image Folders and File Names If you select OFF in step 4 on page 58, you will find a new drive called "Removable Disk (F:)" (or other drive letter , depending on your PC configuration). Image, sound and related data are stor ed in files and on a card as shown below .
Appendix 60 Appendix SD Memory Card SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards ar e small, handy and flexible storage media used in a variety of mobile applications. They are one of the smallest memory solutions available on the market. This camera uses an SD Memory Card.
61 Appendix Cleaning • Many plastic parts are used in the camera casing. Do not use thinner , benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. These may cause discoloration and damage to the casing.
Appendix 62 Appendix T r ouble Shooting Symptom The camera does not power on. Cannot format the card. The camera turns power off suddenly . The startup screen stays on and the status indicator blinks green. Possib le causes The AA batteries are depleted.
63 Appendix Symptom The camera automatically stops capturing a movie image. Cannot use the digital zoom. Possib le causes The AA batteries are depleted. 30 second movie capture limit has elapsed. Y ou cannot use the digital zoom in = mode. Symptom Cannot delete an image.
Appendix 64 Appendix Specifications Digital still camera Image Capturing Device 1/1.8 " CCD image sensor (ef fective pixels: 4.04 megapixels) Lens F2.
65 Información importante para los consumidores de los EE.UU . AD VERTENCIA: P ARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CA USAR UN INCENDIO O RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE AP ARA T O A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMED AD.
66 por lo tanto, éstas no deberán taparse. Las aberturas no deberán taparse nunca colocando el producto en una cama, sofá, alfombra u otras superficies similares.
67 15. Líneas de alimentación—Una antena exterior no deberá colocarse cerca de líneas de alimentación elevadas ni tampoco cerca de luces eléctricas o circuitos de alimentación, ni donde pueda caer encima de tales líneas de alimentación o circuitos.
68 • Antes de grabar una escena importante, realice una prueba de grabación, y luego reproduzca para compr obar si la escena se grabó correctamente. • Cuando no utilice la cámara digital, no se olvide de extraer la tarjeta, desconectar la alimentación y desenchufar la cámara digital de la fuente de alimentación.
69 Mando de abertura de la puerta del compar timiento de las pilas Inserción y extracción de una tarjeta Inserción 1 Asegúrese de que la alimentación esté desconectada. 2 Abra la tapa de la r anura de la tarjeta en el sentido de la flecha. 3 Inser te una tarjeta como se muestr a abajo , y luego empújela a fondo .
70 Guía de operación rápida Captura de una imagen fija en el modo automático 1 Inser te una tarjeta en la cámara. 2 Quite la tapa del objetiv o. 3 P onga el dial de modos en “ [ ”. 4 Pulse el botón de la alimentación hasta que la cámara se encienda.
71 Dial de modos E V 5 5 0 0 1/ 2 . 5 F . .E V 00 0 0 00 1/ 2.5 F 2448 ] Fi n e [ 005 0 - 10 00 0 Presentación pr eliminar de imágenes en movimiento 1 P onga el dial de modos en “ w ”. 2 Pulse el botón de la alimentación hasta que se encienda la cámara.
72 Guía de operación rápida Borrado de una imagen almacenada 1 P onga el dial de modos en “ w ”, y luego encienda la cámara. • Las imágenes grabadas en la tarjeta se visualizan en toda la pantalla. 2 Pulse j o k en el botón de funcionamiento para seleccionar la imagen que v a a borrar .
73 Cambio del idioma de la visualización en pantalla 1 Pulse el botón de la alimentación hasta que se encienda la cámara. 2 Pulse el botón MENU hasta que aparezca la pantalla de menú. 3 Pulse l o m en el botón de funcionamiento para seleccionar “ ~ ”, y luego pulse el botón SET .
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