Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ20/DMC-ZS10 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3H08 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Contents Before use Before use .............................................. 5 About GPS ....................................................7 Standard Accessories ........................... 8 Names of parts....................................... 9 Preparations Charging battery .................................. 10 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time ......................... 11 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ...........................
Contents (Continued) Before use Using the [Rec] menu.......................... 85 Using the [Playback] menu............... 105 [Aspect Ratio] ..............................................85 [Picture Size] ...............................................85 [Quality] .......................................................86 [Sensitivity] ..................................................86 [White Balance] ...........................................87 [AF Mode]..............................................
Before use (Continued) ■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Standard Accessories Names of parts Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Mode dial ●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the Flash (→52) 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. ●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products 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.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Lever Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid Release lever Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Remaining battery and memory capacity ■ Built-in memory (approx. 18 MB) Remaining battery (only when using battery) ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→115) ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
How to operate the camera Mode dial Touch operations Use this to select the recording mode. This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen. Shutter button Use this to focus and record still pictures. Zoom lever Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger. Touch Drag To “touch” is to press the touch panel and then pull the finger back again. To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch panel surface.
Setting the clock Set REC/PLAY switch to (The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Press ◄ to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function before turning on the power. Turn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] • To manually set date and time → select [No].
Sequence of operations Turn on the power Aim the camera and shoot ■Taking still pictures 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■Recording motion pictures Set to 2 4 3 [3D Photo Mode] [Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→61) [My Scene Mode] Take pictures in frequently-used Scene Modes. (→62) [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode [Custom] Mode 20 Take pictures with automatic settings.
Taking pictures with your own settings How to adjust focus [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Set to Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.
Touching the screen and recording (Touch Shutter function) Recording Mode: Touching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure (Touch AF/AE function) Recording Mode: This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen. Touch This function enables the focus and exposure to be set when you touch the subject displayed on the screen.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) About flash Press ► to select or . is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on conditions.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: AF Tracking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. ■With cursor button operations Press ▲ to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking • To cancel AF Tracking → Press ▲ again. Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press ▼ to lock • To cancel AF Lock → Press ▼.
Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: ■Recording motion pictures in Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. Press motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→96)/[Rec Quality] (→97) Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■Recording motion pictures in The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the right.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back Scrolling to the next picture: Drag your finger across the screen from right to left. Returning to the previous picture: Drag your finger across the screen from left to right.
Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] (Continued) Playback Mode: Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Touch the area that you want to magnify Each time you touch, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) • The area can also be magnified by turning the zoom lever toward T.
Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A burst group is handled as one picture. (All the pictures in the selected burst group are deleted.
Setting the menu ■About the menu screen Refer to the procedure example below when operating menus. ■Menu operation flow Displaying the menu screen Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Selecting the menu type Select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations.
Setting the menu (Continued) Menu type Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: ) Changing picture preferences (→85) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. Press [Q.
Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38) Item [Volume] Item [Clock Set] Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. [Cust.Set Mem.] (→18) [Auto Clock Set] [ON]/[OFF] Setting the clock automatically using GPS. (→81) [Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination.
Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item [Histogram] Check brightness in picture on graph. [ Rec Area] Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. [Zoom Resume] Remember the zoom position when turning the power off. Settings, notes [ON]/[OFF] (Example) A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for Dark ← OK → Bright exposure correction, etc.
Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. [Reset] Reset to the default settings. [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. 46 Settings, notes • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999.
Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. Settings, notes : Rotate Display is turned on. : Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only. [OFF] • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures. • Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically. • Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback. • Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exifcompatible (→32) environment (OS, software). [Version Disp.
Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 times with “Extra Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use [i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom]. The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed.
Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: ■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] Press ► to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] Normal use • Automatically judges whether or not to flash [Auto/Red-Eye]∗1 Taking pictures of subjects in dark • Automatically judges whether or not to flash places (reduce red-eye) [Forced Flash On] • Always flash Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g.
Taking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W). Press ▼ to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET] ■Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ( “Tele macro” function) “Tele macro” operates automatically when zoom ratios are close to the maximum T setting.
Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.).
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Recording Mode: [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness).
Register your own settings and record Taking pictures according to the scene [Custom] Mode [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene (→61) Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) [My Scene Mode] Take pictures of yourself. You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in / on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting the mode dial to / .
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene (→61) Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. [Sports] Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. Notes • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Party] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. [Night Portrait] Tips • Use flash.
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene (→61) Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Tips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. [Sunset] [High Sens.] Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/ SET].
Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording Mode: A frame is superimposed over the image. Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET]. [Photo Frame] Notes • The recording pixel level is 2 M ( • Guide lines cannot be displayed. ). Achieve natural colours under water. Tips • For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press ◄ (AF Lock). (Press ◄ again to release.
Burst function Recording Mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Speed Description No. of pictures Approx. 2 - 10 pictures/sec. • The burst speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the movements of people, pets or other subjects. ([Intelligent Burst mode]) • This setting can be selected only in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. ■How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) • The camera recognises a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure. • When registered faces that have set names are recognised, the names are displayed (up to 3 people).
Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) Recording Mode: ■To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [OFF] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted.
Recording the place of recording with GPS For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) Recording Mode: ■When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON] or Using GPS Select [GPS Setting] from the [GPS] menu (→38) Use cursor button to select [ON] or and press [MENU/SET] In Recording Mode, an icon that indicates the positioning status is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38) Recording Mode: Executing positioning immediately and updating your current location If there is a discrepancy in the displayed information such as the location name or if positioning has failed, move to a place where the signals from the GPS satellite can be received more easily, and update the positioning.
Recording the place of recording with GPS For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38) (Continued) Recording Mode: Registering your current location as a landmark You can register a personal location that has not been registered in the camera as a landmark. The registered landmark can be displayed or recorded on the pictures. (Up to 50 landmarks) First, move to the location that is to be registered, and operate the GPS where positioning can be executed.
Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→38) [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded. ■ Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) [World Time] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording Mode: Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu • Message will be displayed when setting for the first time.
Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Text is inserted at the cursor position. • To change the character type → Select , and press [MENU/SET].
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) [Quality] [White Balance] Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording Mode: High quality, priority to picture quality Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures ●The setting is fixed to in the following Scene Modes: [Transform], [High Sens.
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. White Balance is set to . • Making this setting will reset White Balance fine adjustment. • Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered. • It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark.
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) ●Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes (Spot-focusing).
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38) [Min. Shtr Speed] [Burst] Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ●Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash ). red-eye reduction ( ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ●This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection). ●Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye. ●When the function setting is [ON], a appears with the flash icon. [Stabilizer] Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
Using the [Motion Picture] menu For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→38) [Rec Quality] [Rec Mode] Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Recording format [AVCHD] [Motion JPEG] Effect • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. • The motion pictures on the card can be played back straight away by inserting the card into a device that supports AVCHD.
Using the [Motion Picture] menu (Continued) [Active Mode] This mode provides image stabilization for major jittering that occurs when recording motion pictures while walking. • A stronger correction effect can be obtained when recording with the zoom set to the W end. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ●The setting is fixed to [OFF] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Motion JPEG].
Editing motion pictures Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Playback Mode: Playback Mode: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback Press [MENU/SET] [Rec Quality] of the original motion picture [GFS] [FSH] [GS] [SH] [HD] [VGA] [QVGA] [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio] 2M 16:9 0.
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/ SET] Press [MENU/SET] [Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] ●When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.
Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: Playback Mode: [Filtering Play] You can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only] Play back still pictures [Video Only] Play back motion pictures [3D Play] Play back only 3D still pictures that were recorded in [3D Photo Mode].
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: [Title Edit] [Place-Name Edit] You can give titles, etc. to your favourite still pictures. You can edit location name or landmark name recorded by GPS function.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: ■Items that can be stamped [Text Stamp] The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: [Resize] [Cropping] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: [Favorite] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favourite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers.
Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) For Playback menu display and operation methods (→38). Playback Mode: [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.
Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional). ●Also consult TV operating manual. Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. (→47) • Turn off both camera and TV. Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution. Preparation: Turn off the camera and TV. Check the socket direction and insert straight in.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Linkcompatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables (optional) for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industrystandard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Preparation: Set [3D Playback] to [3D] (→47). Connect the camera to a 3D-capable TV by use of an HDMI mini cable (optional) to display the playback screen (→117) Display still pictures recorded in 3D Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, MPO, AVCHD, Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device.
Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures (Continued) Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer Available file types: Still picture JPEG, MPO/ Motion picture AVCHD, Motion JPEG With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, a computer can be used to manage the recorded pictures. Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to your computer Connect the camera to your computer Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together.
Using with your PC (Continued) Copying still pictures and motion pictures Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.) You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer.
Using with your PC (Continued) Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube). There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialized software. Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to a network, even when you are away from your regular computing environment.
Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing (Continued) Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step Making print settings on the camera (→127) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select]: Scroll between pictures with cursor button select pictures to print with the [DISP.] button. (Press [DISP.] button again to release selection.
List of LCD monitor displays Press the [DISP.] button to change display.
Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] [Memory Card Error] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→32) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.
Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging. Try checking these items (→134 - 140) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Recording Cannot record pictures. LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life. ● Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or colouring, but this is not a fault. Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording. ● This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It appears when the subject has a bright part.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skincoloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. → We recommend setting the flash to , or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before recording. Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pictures.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→49). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ● [AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (→93). AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ● [AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF]. Camera is hot. ● Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Memory cards ● To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Personal Information If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information. ● Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
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