VN-EZ1 Instructions (Operating the Camera)

The Sharp VN-EZ1 digital camera can be used to capture video or still images. The VN-EZ1 uses a SmartMedia card, which is removable and reusable. For instruction on how to download data from the SmartMedia card, see Downloading and Editing Data.

1. Open the Camera. To access the SmartMedia/battery compartment, first turn the camera upside down. As you push down on the compartment cover, slide it as shown. Flip up the compartment cover to expose the SmartMedia card and batteries.

2. Check for SmartMedia Card. Before attempting to record video or still images, verify that the camera contains a SmartMedia card and that it is correctly seated into its slot. The gold side of the SmartMedia card should be facing the back of the camera (where the viewing screen and control buttons are located).

3. Check Power Supply. Before operating the camera, verify either that the camera contains four AA batteries or that the AC adapter connects the camera to a power outlet.

4. Turn Camera On. To turn the camera on, slide the "Power" switch to the right, hold for a few seconds, and release. The LCD monitor should turn blue and read "BUSY" as the camera cycles on.

5. Playback Mode. With the lens body in "PLAY" mode (the lens pointing straight down into the camera body), the LCD monitor will display thumbnails of any images recorded on the SmartMedia card.

6. Recording Mode. To record video or still images, first rotate the lens body so that the lens faces front. The LCD monitor will display whatever the lens sees.

7. Set Lens Focus. Turn the focus ring on the lens for either normal shots (person/landscape icon) or close-up shots (flower icon).

8. Set Iris. Slide the iris switch for either indoor shots (dark circle) or outdoor shots (light circle).

9. Record Video. To record video, slide the "MOVIE/STILL" switch to "MOVIE" and depress the shutter button (on the front of the camera). To stop recording, depress the shutter button again.

10. Record Still Images. To record still images, slide the "MOVIE/STILL" switch to "STILL" and depress the shutter button (on the front of the camera).

11. Zoom/Volume. To zoom in on an object while recording video, press the top arrow of the control button. Pressing the same button while playing back a recorded video will increase the volume. To zoom out from an object while recording video, press the bottom arrow of the control button. Pressing the same button while playing back a recorded video will decrease the volume.

12. Microphone/Speaker. Sound will be captured automatically during the recording of a video. The microphone is located on top of the camera. Sound will be emitted automatically during the playback of a recorded video. The speaker is located on the side of the camera, just below the microphone.

13. Movie Recording Mode.

  1. Movie Mode Indicator. Indicates the camera is in movie mode.
  2. Recording/Pause Indicator. REC = recording. PAUSE = pausing.
  3. Zoom Indicator. Appears when zooming in or out.
  4. Date and Time Indicators. Indicates the current date and time.
  5. White Balance Indicator. Indicates the white balance setting.
  6. Movie Resolution Mode Indicator. Indicates the movie resolution mode setting: NORMAL --> FINE --> S-FINE --> 1/4 VGA --> LP.
  7. Recording Time and Remaining Time. LAP = the time passed since you started the recording. REM = the time left to record in the current mode.
  8. Time-Lapse Mode Indicator. Indicates the time-lapse setting: x10, x40, or x100.
  9. BLC Indicator. Appears when compensating for backlight behind the subject.
  10. Lighting Indicator. Warns you in case of inappropriate lighting conditions. [Light circle] = too bright for recording. [Dark circle] = too dark for recording.
  11. Battery Power Indicator. Indicates remaining power of the batteries.

14. Movie Index Playback Mode.

  1. Movie Mode Indicator. Indicates the camera is in movie mode.
  2. Battery Power Indicator. Indicates remaining power of the batteries.
  3. Selecting Frame. Indicates the currently selected movie.
  4. The Number of the Movie. Indicates the serial number of the framed movie.
  5. Protect Indicator. Appears when the framed movie is protected.

15. Movie Recording Mode.

  1. Protect Indicator. Appears when the current movie is protected.
  2. Continuous Playback Indicator. Appears when the continuous playback mode is set.
  3. Slow Playback Indicator. Appears when slowing the playback.
  4. Volume Indicator. Appears when adjusting the volume.
  5. Date and Time Indicators. Indicates the recording date and time.
  6. Movie Resolution Mode Indicator. Indicates the movie resolution mode setting for the current movie.
  7. The Number of the Movie. Indicates the serial number of the current movie.
  8. Elapsed Playback Time. Indicates the time passed since you started the playback.
  9. Pause Indicator. Appears when pausing during playback.
  10. Battery Power Indicator. Indicates remaining power of the batteries.

16. Still Recording Mode.

  1. Still Image Resolution Mode Indicator. Indicates the still image resolution mode setting: NORMAL --> FINE.
  2. Still Mode Indicator. Indicates the camera is in still image mode.
  3. Date and Time Indicators. Indicates the current date and time.
  4. White Balance Indicator. Indicates the white balance setting.
  5. Remaining Number of Still Images. Indicates the number you can record. [The figures are approximations and depend on the still image resolution mode.]
  6. Self-Timer Indicator. Appears when setting the self-timer.
  7. BLC Indicator. Appears when compensating for backlight behind the subject.
  8. Lighting Indicator. Warns you in case of inappropriate lighting conditions. [Light circle] = too bright for recording. [Dark circle] = too dark for recording.
  9. Battery Power Indicator. Indicates remaining power of the batteries.

17. Still Index Playback Mode.

  1. Still Mode Indicator. Indicates the camera is in still image mode.
  2. Battery Power Indicator. Indicates remaining power of the batteries.
  3. Selecting Frame. Indicates the currently selected still image.
  4. The Number of the Still Image. Indicates the serial number of the framed still image.
  5. Protect Indicator. Appears when the framed still image is protected.

18. Still Playback Mode.

  1. Protect Indicator. Appears when the current still image is protected.
  2. Auto Play Mode Indicator. Appears when setting the auto play mode.
  3. Pause Indicator. Appears when pausing during the auto play.
  4. Date and Time Indicators. Indicates the recording date and time.
  5. Still Image Resolution Mode Indicator. Indicates the still image resolution mode setting for the current still image.
  6. The Number of the Still Image. Indicates the serial number of the current still image.
  7. Battery Power Indicator. Indicates remaining power of the batteries.

19. Turn Camera Off. To turn the camera off, slide the "Power" switch to the right, hold for a few seconds, and release. The LCD monitor should turn black.