Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX77 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Recording Before Use Care of the camera ...................................4 Standard Accessories ...............................5 Names of the Components .......................6 How to Use the Touch Panel ....................7 Preparation Charging the Battery .................................8 • Charging .............................................8 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ............9 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery..............
Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................71 • [Flash] ..............................................71 • [Selftimer] .........................................74 • [Aspect Ratio]...................................74 • [Picture Size] ....................................75 • [Quality] ............................................76 • [Sensitivity] .......................................77 • [White Balance] ................................78 • [AF Mode] ........................................
Before Use Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – Drop or hit the camera. – Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc. – Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P20) Lens (P4, 139) Self-timer indicator (P74) AF Assist Lamp (P88) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P7, 46, 135) Speaker (P38) Microphone Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) Motion picture button (P26) Shutter button (P19, 30) Zoom lever (P49) 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using 11 12 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel. Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel. • It may not operate properly when multiple This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally, or changing the range of the displayed image.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).
Preparation ∫ Recording still pictures Number of recordable pictures Approx. 200 pictures Recording time Approx. 100 min By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. OPEN LOCK • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Preparation Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Open the DC coupler cover A. • Push open the coupler cover from the interior. 4 Close the card/battery door. 5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching [ ] several times. (P46) A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time B A ∫ Number of recordable pictures • [i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Touch [Language Set]. Select the language, and then touch [Set]. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4]. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination • You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching [3]/[4].
Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P36) • It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.
Basic Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ ]. • When operating from the Playback Mode, touch [ ] to switch to Recording Mode. Once it is switched to Recording Mode, [ ] is displayed next to the icon, so touch it again. Touch the mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes ! Normal Picture Mode (P19) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P30) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Basic [Rec] Mode: · Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu. Touch [ Touch [ ]. ]. Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Basic Tips for taking good pictures • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens.
Basic [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ × ]. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture. • AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is displayed at the position you touch, and a picture is taken when it is focused.
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. Focus When the subject is focused When the subject is not focused Focus indication A On Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times • AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark. ∫ About focus range The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
Basic ∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) 1 2 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
Basic [Playback] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Touch [ ]. • The display switches to normal playback. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back. • Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ ]. A Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. –[ ]: 1 screen –[ ]: 12 screens –[ ]: 30 screens –[ ]: Calendar screen display • Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed on the slide bar. • The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down (P7). • The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or down (P7).
Basic [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Recording Motion Pictures This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A C A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. • Release the motion picture button right after you B press it.
Basic Note • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.
Basic [Playback] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures • This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with this model (only). • Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.
Basic ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for about 2 seconds, it will return to original status. 2 Operate control panel by touching. Play/Pause Stop Fast rewind Fast forward Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing) Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) Increase volume level Reduce volume level • About fast forward/rewind playback – Touch [ ] during playback to fast forward (touch [ ] to fast rewind).
Basic [Rec] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/[Quick AF]/ [i.
Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode. Menu Item [Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]¢/ [Motion Deblur]/[Face Recog.] [Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P36. ¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.
Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. When taking pictures ¦ > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Baby]¢ When recording motion pictures ¦ > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Low Light] [i-Macro] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic [Playback] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ ]. Touch [Delete Single]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Touch [ ]. Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. • [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when [All Delete ExceptÜ] is selected with the [Delete All] set. (When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch the picture to be deleted. (repeat this step) •[ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels the setting.
Basic Selecting Application You can process pictures you record or register them to specific albums, etc. The atmosphere of pictures can be arranged, or gorgeous impressions can be added to faces so that favourite pictures can be stored for you to enjoy. Pictures can be grouped and registered to specific albums so that you can quickly find just those you want to see. Touch [ ] on the playback screen. Touch the icon.
Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. Setting menu items Touch [ ]. Touch the menu icon.
Basic Touch the menu item. • Touch and hold the menu item to display the information. • Touch [ ]/[ ] to switch menu items. • Screen at right is an example of selecting [AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu. Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. • Screen at right is an example to set the [AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face Detection). ∫ Close the menu Touch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
Basic About the Setup Menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36. U [Clock Set] — • Refer to P16 for details. [World Time] “ [Destination]: Travel destination area – [Home]: Your home area • Refer to P70 for details. — [Travel Date] [Travel Setup]: [SET]/[OFF] [Location]: [SET]/[OFF] • Refer to P68 for details. This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
Basic These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [LCD Mode] „ [Auto Power LCD]¢: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [Power LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. Å [High Angle]¢: The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head.
Basic This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [ON]/[OFF] [Histogram] A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. A dark B optimal C bright • When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the Histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the Histogram do not match each other.
Basic You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. q [Economy] p [Sleep Mode]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF] ECO [LCD Power Save]: Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered. The battery life will be conserved by lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor further during the recording¢.
Basic v [No.Reset] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P45) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
Basic Set to match the colour television system in each country or the type of TV. (Playback Mode only) [Video Out]: | [Output] [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. [TV Aspect]: [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is connected.
Basic Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) The operations you can perform on the camera are limited. [OFF]: Operations will be on the camera only. [VIERA Link] • This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
Basic [Format] The built-in memory or card is formatted (Pictures in My Photo Album are also formatted). Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
Recording Recording About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display E” or “No display G”. In Recording Mode A B C D Normal display¢1 Normal display¢1 No display¢2 No display (Recording guideline)¢1, 2 15 R2m30s × × × × In Playback Mode E Normal display F Display with recording information¢1 G No display¢2, 3 100_0001 1/15 100_0001 10:00 1.DEC.2011 1/15 AWB ISO 100 F2.
Recording [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. • Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function. Touch the subject you wish to focus on. • The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen. (Cannot be set at the edge of the screen) • Action will vary depending on the setting of [AF Mode] (P80).
Recording ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) • When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will flash in red and then disappear. Redo the AF lock. • AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [ ] in [AF Mode] in that case. • AF Tracking is cancelled when the Touch Shutter is set to [ ].
Recording [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9.8k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ ). To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Move the zoom lever to the Tele side.
Recording ∫ Types of zooms Feature Maximum magnification Picture quality Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 5k 9.8k¢ No deterioration No deterioration Conditions [Picture Size] with selected. None (P75) is Screen display A [ Feature Intelligent Zoom Maximum Approximately 1.3 times the Optical magnification Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom Picture quality No noticeable deterioration Conditions [i.Resolution] (P86) on the [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. Screen display B [ ] is displayed.
Recording Note • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures with the optical zoom. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated. • When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P74) for taking pictures.
Recording Shortcut setting Shortcut setting allows you to quickly call up certain menu items. Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per Recording/Playback Mode. • Read P71 for the [Rec] Mode menu, P90 for the [Motion Picture] Mode menu, and P100 for the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ], [ Touch [ ]. ] or [ ]. Drag the menu item to register to the shortcut setting area. A B A Shortcut setting area B Menu item • The registered menu item is displayed.
Recording [Rec] Mode: ¿ Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Touch [ Touch [ ]. ]. Touch the scene mode to set. • The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. Note ] from the menu screen.
Recording [Self Portrait] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.
Recording [Sports] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
Recording [Party] Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend moving the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures.
Recording [Pet] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P56. [Sunset] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun. [High Sens.] This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms.
Recording [Flash Burst] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Number of recordable pictures max. 5 pictures Note • The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
Recording [Beach] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. [Snow] This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain. [Aerial Photo] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
Recording [Rec] mode: Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two picutres selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will playback in 2D). Refer to P122 for details about the playback method. Touch [ Touch [ ]. ]. • Description of recording method is displayed. To exit, touch [OK]. Press the shutter button once then pan the camera.
Recording [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode) Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. Select the item. • Touch [3]/[4] to set the clearness. Item Adjustment contents [Soft Skin] To take a picture with soft skin. [Natural Skin] To bring out the original beauty of the skin. [Summer Look] To create healthy tanned skin such as at the beach. • 3 levels of clearness can be selected for each.
Recording [Rec] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting colour (My Colour Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the screen and setting the desired effect. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. Select the item. Item Effect [Expressive] This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the colour. [Retro] This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished photograph.
Recording [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Recording Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera. [Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images • Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair when registering. • Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when registering.
Recording Set the item. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item [Name] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Select [SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P93. [Age] It is possible to register the birthday. 1 Select [SET]. 2 Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [3]/[4] for each item, and touch [Set]. [Focus Icon] Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused. Touch the focus icon.
Recording Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. 1 2 3 4 Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] Mode menu. (P36) Touch [ ] ([Memory]). Touch the face image to edit or delete. Set the item. Item Description of settings [Info Edit] Changing the information of an already registered person. Perform step 5 in “Registering face image of new person”.
Recording [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Taking a still picture while recording a motion picture Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Note • During motion picture recording, if you press the shutter button halfway, or record still pictures with the touch shutter, the camera will refocus and the refocus movement will be recorded to the motion picture being recorded.
Recording [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation ([Travel Date]) For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Recording ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will be also set to [OFF]. To delete only the [Location] data, select [OFF] on the screen in step 7. Note • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
Recording Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time]) For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [Clock Set] to set the current date and time in advance. (P16) Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the message appears. Touch [Set], and set the home area on the screen in step 3. Touch [Home].
Recording Using the [Rec] Mode Menu [Flash] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Set the flash to match the recording. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ñ · * 0 , .
Recording ∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is an approximation. Wide [AUTO] in [Sensitivity] Tele 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.9 m (19.4 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting ‡ 1/60¢1 to 1/4000 ‰ Œ Shutter speed (Sec.) 1¢1 to 1/4000 1 or 1/8 to 1/4000¢2 1 or 1/4 to 1/4000¢2, 3 ¢1 It may vary depending on the [Min. Shtr Speed] setting. ¢2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO].
Recording [Selftimer] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ Pictures are taken in 10 seconds. [ ] (10 seconds) • Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode. [ ] (2 seconds) • When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the Pictures are taken in 2 seconds. jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
Recording [Picture Size] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (12M) 4000k3000 pixels (8M )¢ (5M ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M )¢ 2048k1536 pixels (2M )¢ 1600k1200 pixels (0.
Recording Note • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. • If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again. • The Extra Optical Zoom does not work in the following cases so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed. – In [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode – In Macro Zoom Mode – In [Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.
Recording [Sensitivity] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Recording [White Balance] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 Touch [Ò]. 2 Touch [Ó]. 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set]. • If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the case, adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the White Balance again.
Recording [AF Mode] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: ·¿ [š]: Face Detection [ [ The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) ]: AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject.
Recording [Macro Mode] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. Applicable modes: [ [ · ] ([AF Macro]) ] ([Macro Zoom]) You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by pressing the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.
Recording [Quick AF] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. Applicable modes: ·¿ [ON]/[OFF] Note • The battery will be consumed faster than usual. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
Recording [Exposure] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Applicable modes: ·¿ Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. 1 Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Recording [Auto Bracket] In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. Applicable modes: ·¿ With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV 1 Touch [ 2 Adjust the compensation range of the exposure by touching [ ]/[ ]. • When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Recording [i.Exposure] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Applicable modes: · [ON]/[OFF] Note • Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to valid. • Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Recording [i.Resolution] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Applicable modes: · [ON] [i.Resolution] is activated. [i.ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture. [OFF] — Note • Refer to P49 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
Recording [Burst] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ [ON]/[OFF] Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 3.7 Number of recordable pictures max. 7 pictures Note • Focus, exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the settings for the first picture.
Recording [AF Assist Lamp] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) Applicable modes: ·¿ [ON]/[OFF] Note • The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet). • When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g.
Recording [Stabilizer] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: ·¿ [ON]/[OFF] Note • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In Digital Zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu [Rec Mode] For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ [ [AVCHD]] • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. • It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD. Refer to the instructions of the device used for details on compatibility.
Recording [Rec Quality] For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: ñ·¿ When [AVCHD] is selected Item Quality (bit rate) fps [FSH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 50i (CCD output is 25 fps) [SH] 1280k720 pixels/Approx.
Recording [Active Mode] For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36. In addition to the optical image stabilizer, the electronic image stabilizer is used, further decreasing the jitter of the image when recording motion picture while walking, etc. Applicable modes: ·¿ [ON]/[OFF] Note • While recording motion pictures, the angle of view narrows. • Stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end.
Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] (P56) in Scene Mode. – [Name] in [Face Recog.
Playback/Editing [Playback] Mode: ¸ Playback/Editing Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback. Touch [ Save ]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Picture size [Motion JPEG] Picture size [HD] 2 M (16:9) [VGA]/[QVGA] 0.
Playback/Editing [Playback] Mode: ¸ Various methods to playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Touch [ ]. Touch the mode icon. Item [Normal Play] (P24) Settings All the pictures are played back. [Slide Show] (P96) Images are played back in sequence. [Filtering Play] (P98) Images are sorted into categories and played back. [Playback Album] (P99) Playback pictures registered in albums with [My Photo Album].
Playback/Editing [Slide Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only 3D pictures etc. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV. Touch the group to playback. • Refer to P122 for the method to playback [3D Play] pictures in 3D.
Playback/Editing ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. • [AUTO] can be used only when [Category Selection] has been selected.
Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] Pictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., and played back. Item Settings [Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back. [Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back. [3D Play] Only 3D pictures are played back. • Refer to P122 for the method to playback [3D Play] pictures in 3D.
Playback/Editing [Playback Album] Pictures registered to an album can be played back by the albums with [My Photo Album]. • For details on [My Photo Album], refer to P116. [Dual Play] You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Note • You cannot select [Dual Play] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded picture. • You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the same time. • [Dual Play] is not available for motion pictures.
Playback/Editing [Playback] Mode: ¸ Using the [Playback] Mode Menu You can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Text Stamp], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Playback/Editing ∫ Cancelling all the [Upload Set] settings 1 Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. 2 Touch [CANCEL]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Note • Setting may not be possible for pictures recorded with other cameras. • It cannot be set with the card less than 512 MB. [Title Edit] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (P102).
Playback/Editing [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. Select [Text Stamp] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select an image you wish to stamp with text. • [‘] is displayed on pictures already with date or text stamped. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image. 2 Touch [Set]. [Multi] setting 1 Touch a picture (repeat).
Playback/Editing Select the item to stamp. Item Setting item [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [ ]: [ [Name] Stamps names registered in name settings for [Face Recog.]. ]: Stamps names registered in name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode. [OFF] [ON]: [Location] Stamps the travel destination name set under [Location].
Playback/Editing [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. It cannot be restored once divided. Select [Video Divide] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Drag the screen horizontally to select a motion picture to divide, and touch [Set]. Touch [ ] at the location to divide. • Motion picture is played back from the same location when [ Touch [ ] is touched again. ].
Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [Resize] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select the picture and size. [Single] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. 2 Touch the size you wish to change, and then touch [Set]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move Touch [Set]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Note • The picture quality of the cropped picture will deteriorate.
Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([All Delete ExceptÜ]) Select [Favorite] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select the picture.
Playback/Editing [Print Set] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P112) and then set the print setting.
Playback/Editing ∫ Cancelling all the [Print Set] settings 1 Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. 2 Touch [CANCEL]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by touching [Date]. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.
Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select the picture. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. • Setting is cancelled by touching [Cancel]. • Exit the menu after it is set. [Multi] setting Touch the picture you wish to protect. • Setting is cancelled by touching the same picture again.
Playback/Editing [Face Rec Edit] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [Face Rec Edit] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Touch [ ] ([Replace]) or [ ] ([Delete]). Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Touch the name of the person you wish to edit. (When [Replace] is selected) Touch the person to replace. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy data of pictures you have taken from the built-in memory onto a card or from a card into the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P36) Touch the copy destination. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory. (When [ ] is selected) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].
Having fun Having fun Having Fun with Recorded Pictures [Beauty Retouch] You can optimise the colour and tone of skin and change the impression of the face. Select [ ] in the playback screen, and then touch [ ]. (P35) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [OK]. Touch the face of the person to edit. • Only a person with an arrow can be selected. Select [ ] or [ ], and touch an item. • Touch [3]/[4] to arrange settings of your choice.
Having fun Touch [OK]. • You can go ahead and edit another person. Repeat steps 3 and 4. • People already edited cannot be edited again. If you want to edit again, save the picture once and go back to select the person again. Touch [Save]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Note • [Beauty Retouch] is not available in 3D pictures or motion pictures. • [Beauty Retouch] may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment.
Having fun [Art Retouch] You can change the saturation or brightness of recorded pictures, and create impressive pictures. Select [ ] in the playback screen, and then touch [ ]. (P35) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [OK]. Touch the item. Item Description of settings Saturation can be changed in w6 steps. Brightness can be changed in w6 steps. Drag the slide bar to set the effects. Touch [OK]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Having fun [My Photo Album] Pictures can be copied into specific albums and you can selectively retrieve your favourite ones. Registering pictures contained in the card by album allows the following. • Playing back only the pictures registered in albums. ([Playback Album]) • Playing back the pictures registered in albums only as a slide show. Select [ ] in the playback screen, and then touch [ ]. (P35) Touch a picture to register.
Connecting to other equipment [Playback] Mode: ¸ Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV Aspect]. (P43) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
Connecting to other equipment Note • During HDMI output, the touch icons for operation are displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit. (Pictures are not displayed on the LCD monitor) • Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.
Connecting to other equipment Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
Connecting to other equipment Note • To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or [Audio]. • Operation icons are hidden, if no operation is performed for a while when the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed.
Connecting to other equipment Playing back 3D pictures Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact. It is also possible to playback the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D compatible television with an SD card slot. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Preparations: Set the [3D Playback] to [ ].
Connecting to other equipment Note • When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit, it is played back in 2D (conventional image). • A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching back and forth playback of 3D pictures and 2D pictures. • When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, MPO, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions.
Connecting to other equipment Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, DVD recorder, or video. This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high definition (AVCHD), so it is convenient for distributing copies. Image will be standard quality instead of high definition at this time.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [MPO], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [Motion JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.
Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [Motion JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction.) B Align the marks, and insert.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off. • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR, WindowsR 7 and Mac OS X only) Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)]. • Data can now be read only from the card into the PC.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Print]. Multi Print Print Touch [Print start]. • Refer to P133 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Touch [Multi Print]. Touch the item. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [Yes], and print the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
Connecting to other equipment [Paper Size] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. { [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) 1 Recording Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 2 Recording quality (P91) 3 Picture size (P75) 20 15 4 Quality (P76) 19 5 Flash Mode (P71) 6 Optical Image Stabilizer (P89)/ : Jitter alert (P20) 18 7 Focus (P22) 100 F2.
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 21 Available recording time (P26): R8m30s ¢1 22 Number of days that have passed since the departure date¢2 (P68) 45 Name¢3 (P56) 44 23 Spot AF area (P80) 43 24 Motion Deblur (P31) 25 White Balance (P78) 26 Colour Mode (P87) 27 Exposure Compensation (P83) 28 Auto Bracket (P84) ˜: Burst (P87) 29 Active Mode (P92) 30 Macro Mode (P81) 31 Auto Focus Mode (P80) 32 AF Assist Lamp (P88) 33 Intelligent Exposure (P85) 34 Wind cut (P92) 35 Histogram (P40) 36 LCD Mode (P39) ECO :
Others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 ∫ In playback 1 Playback Mode (P95) B/W 13 29 100_0001 9s 1/15 2 / : Recording quality (P91) 14 9s 28 15 3 Colour Mode (P87) 27 16 4 Protected picture (P110) 26 17 5 Favourites (P107) 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, etc.).
Others About 3D ∫ About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. • Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions. If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop viewing at once. • Continuing to view may cause illness. • Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing. When viewing 3D pictures, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH) • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P110) [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] • Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted. > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
Others [Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P13) – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) – SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) [Insert SD card again]/[Try another card] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. > Insert a different card. [Read Error/Write Error Please check the card] • It has failed to read or write data. > Remove the card after turning the power [OFF].
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P146–154). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P42) on the [Setup] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. • The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Sleep Mode] etc.
Others The subject is not focused properly. • The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P22) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P20) The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Others When recording pictures or half-pressing the shutter button, reddish stripes may appear on the LCD monitor. Alternatively, part or all of the LCD monitor may turn a reddish colour. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera, and it is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P71) • Flash Mode is not available when [Auto Bracket] (P84) or [Burst] (P87) have been set. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction (P71) has been set. • Has [Flash Burst] (P58) in Scene Mode been set? Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [Rotate Disp.] (P44) is set to [ ] or [ ].
Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.
Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External Input Mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off. The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
Others The card is not recognised by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognised.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
Others The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock.
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