Sanyo VPC-GH1 VPC-GH1EX-B Manuel D’Utilisation

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k General precautions concerning the batteries (when using alkaline 

batteries)
i Use only alkaline batteries or other specified batteries in this camera. 

i Use of an alkaline battery together with a Ni-Cd battery, or a new battery with 

an old or consumed battery, may generate heat or cause the batteries to leak, 
resulting in fire, injury or burns, or damage to the camera and any other 
nearby object.

i Use of batteries without protective casings or other inferior products may 

cause a fire, injury, or burns.

i Do not attempt to recharge dry-cell batteries.
i If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove 

the batteries and store them in a cool place. (When the batteries are removed 
for a long period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)

i If using rechargeable batteries instead of alkaline batteries, use after fully 

recharging with the exclusive battery charger. Be sure to read and 
understand the instruction manuals that may come with the batteries you 
purchase, as well as the instruction manual for the battery charger, before 
use.

k Cautions concerning use and storage of the rechargeable Li-ion battery 

pack
i Temperature when using: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
i Do not use the battery pack near fire or inside a car exposed to the hot 

i At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices inside 

the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an abnormal 
chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, 
leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the safety mechanisms and 
protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will become unusable. 

i An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the 

battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may even 
shorten the battery life.

i Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended to 

store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged.

i If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be 

recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five 
minutes every six months.

i Storage temperature: –10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F)

When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at –10 
to 30°C (14 to 86°F) in a place with no condensation.

i Do not keep in a place where the temperature reaches 45°C (113°F) or 

higher.

i Humidity: 10 to 90% (no condensation)

k Cautions when cleaning the camera

1 Turn off the camera and remove the battery pack.

(For safety, remove the power cord plug of the AC adaptor from the power 
outlet.)

2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.

If the camera is extremely dirty,

3 Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and 

wrung dry.

i Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the camera. Doing so may 

cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a chemically 
treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings.

i Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the camera. Do not let rubber 

or vinyl objects contact the camera for a long period. They may cause 
deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.

i Wipe the monitor with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water and 

well wrung out. Wiping with a cloth soaked with a cleaning substance or 
chemicals will erode the finish or cause it to peel.

k Caution concerning the battery pack

i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the battery pack. 

Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow 
contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, 
increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the 
usable life of the batteries will diminish.

k Caution when cleaning the lens

i If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning 

cloth for photographic equipment to clean it.

k When not using the camera for a long period

i Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a 

long time, the camera functions may begin to not work properly.
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the camera functions.

i If the battery pack is left in the camera, a small amount of power is still used 

even if the camera is turned off. If a rechargeable battery pack is left in the 
camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged and lose its 
ability to be recharged again.

k Cautions concerning condensation

i Using the camera with condensation inside it may damage the camera.

i Place the camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the camera 

has reached the ambient temperature.

i When moving the camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.
i When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater is 

turned on to quickly heat the room.

i When the camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.
i When the camera is placed in a location of high humidity.

k Caution concerning undesired interference

i The camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or 

radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied 
cables are not removed.

* The type (shape) and quantity of cable(s) supplied may differ depending on 

which product was purchased.

i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger is used in close proximity to a 

radio or TV set, it may cause interference such as static in AM broadcast 
signals or noise in the TV image. In this case, increase the distance between 
the radio or TV and the device.

k Caution concerning magnetism (for cameras with a speaker)

i Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be 

damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the 
magnetic strips on cards may be damaged.

k Cautions concerning data storage

i It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media 

(such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk).

i Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below.
i Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits 

arising from the loss of data.
h If the card is used incorrectly.
h If the card is not inserted correctly into the camera.
h If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces.
h If the card is removed from the camera or if the camera is turned off during 

reading or writing operations.

h If the card has reached the end of its usable life.

k Caution concerning rise in temperature

i During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding 

the battery) rises, a 

\ icon lights on the monitor. It is still possible to record and 

play back even when the 

\icon is lit; however it is advised that you discontinue 

use as soon as possible and turn the camera off.

i If the temperature rises further, the 

\icon will start to flash, and the camera will 

turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or as long as 
the 

\ icon remains flashing). Please wait until the temperature has dropped 

before resuming use.

i During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time starting about 

15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops.

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k Cautions before capturing important images

i Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating 

properly and in condition to capture the images properly.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from 

images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in 
any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its 
software.

k Caution concerning copyrights

i The images you capture with your camera are for your own private use; any 

other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners.

i Please note that photography may be restricted at stage performances, 

shows or exhibitions, even in presentations whose purpose is entertaining or 
amusing individuals.

i Also note that images that are intended to be copyrighted cannot be used 

outside those limits defined by the regulations of the relevant copyright laws.

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i At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices inside 

the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an abnormal 
chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, 
leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the safety mechanisms and 
protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will become unusable. 

i An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the 

battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may even 
shorten the battery life.

i Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended to 

store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged.

i If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be 

recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five 
minutes every six months.

i Storage temperature: –10 to 30°C (14 to 86°F)

When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at –10 
to 30°C (14 to 86°F) in a place with no condensation.

i Do not keep in a place where the temperature reaches 45°C (113°F) or 

higher.

i Humidity: 10 to 90% (no condensation)

k Cautions when cleaning the camera

1 Turn off the camera and remove the battery pack.

(For safety, remove the power cord plug of the AC adaptor from the power 
outlet.)

2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.

If the camera is extremely dirty,

3 Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and 

wrung dry.

i Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean the camera. Doing so may 

cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a chemically 
treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings.

i Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays on the camera. Do not let rubber 

or vinyl objects contact the camera for a long period. They may cause 
deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.

i Wipe the monitor with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water and 

well wrung out. Wiping with a cloth soaked with a cleaning substance or 
chemicals will erode the finish or cause it to peel.

k Caution concerning the battery pack

i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the battery pack. 

Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow 
contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, 
increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the 
usable life of the batteries will diminish.

k Caution when cleaning the lens

i If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning 

cloth for photographic equipment to clean it.

k When not using the camera for a long period

i Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a 

long time, the camera functions may begin to not work properly.
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the camera functions.

i If the battery pack is left in the camera, a small amount of power is still used 

even if the camera is turned off. If a rechargeable battery pack is left in the 
camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged and lose its 
ability to be recharged again.

k Cautions concerning condensation

i Using the camera with condensation inside it may damage the camera.

i Place the camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the camera 

has reached the ambient temperature.

i When moving the camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.
i When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater is 

turned on to quickly heat the room.

i When the camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.
i When the camera is placed in a location of high humidity.

k Caution concerning undesired interference

i The camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or 

radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied 
cables are not removed.

* The type (shape) and quantity of cable(s) supplied may differ depending on 

which product was purchased.

i If the docking station or AC adaptor/charger is used in close proximity to a 

radio or TV set, it may cause interference such as static in AM broadcast 
signals or noise in the TV image. In this case, increase the distance between 
the radio or TV and the device.

k Caution concerning magnetism (for cameras with a speaker)

i Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be 

damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the 
magnetic strips on cards may be damaged.

k Cautions concerning data storage

i It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media 

(such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk).

i Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below.
i Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits 

arising from the loss of data.
h If the card is used incorrectly.
h If the card is not inserted correctly into the camera.
h If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces.
h If the card is removed from the camera or if the camera is turned off during 

reading or writing operations.

h If the card has reached the end of its usable life.

k Caution concerning rise in temperature

i During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding 

the battery) rises, a 

\ icon lights on the monitor. It is still possible to record and 

play back even when the 

\icon is lit; however it is advised that you discontinue 

use as soon as possible and turn the camera off.

i If the temperature rises further, the 

\icon will start to flash, and the camera will 

turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or as long as 
the 

\ icon remains flashing). Please wait until the temperature has dropped 

before resuming use.

i During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time starting about 

15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops.

k Cautions before capturing important images

i Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating 

properly and in condition to capture the images properly.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from 

images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in 
any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its 
software.

k Caution concerning copyrights

i The images you capture with your camera are for your own private use; any 

other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners.

i Please note that photography may be restricted at stage performances, 

shows or exhibitions, even in presentations whose purpose is entertaining or 
amusing individuals.

i Also note that images that are intended to be copyrighted cannot be used 

outside those limits defined by the regulations of the relevant copyright laws.

Dedicated USB interface cable

Core

Dedicated S-AV interface cable

Core

k General precautions concerning the batteries (when using alkaline 

batteries)
i Use only alkaline batteries or other specified batteries in this camera. 

i Use of an alkaline battery together with a Ni-Cd battery, or a new battery with 

an old or consumed battery, may generate heat or cause the batteries to leak, 
resulting in fire, injury or burns, or damage to the camera and any other 
nearby object.

i Use of batteries without protective casings or other inferior products may 

cause a fire, injury, or burns.

i Do not attempt to recharge dry-cell batteries.
i If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove 

the batteries and store them in a cool place. (When the batteries are removed 
for a long period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)

i If using rechargeable batteries instead of alkaline batteries, use after fully 

recharging with the exclusive battery charger. Be sure to read and 
understand the instruction manuals that may come with the batteries you 
purchase, as well as the instruction manual for the battery charger, before 
use.

•

  Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed, as 

•

  Temperature when using: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

•

  Do not use, leave or store the battery pack near fi re or inside a car