Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ35 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Contents Viewing your pictures.......................... 35 Before use Viewing motion pictures...............................36 Capturing still pictures from motion pictures.........................................................37 Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”..........................................38 Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”............................................38 Searching pictures by the recording date (Calendar search)........................................
Contents Application (Record) Changing recording information display................................................... 55 Using Zoom........................................... 56 Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]........................................ 78 [Portrait]........................................................79 [Soft Skin].....................................................79 [Scenery]......................................................79 [Sports].......................
Contents Using the [Rec] menu........................... 96 [Aspect Ratio]...............................................96 [Picture Size]................................................96 [Quality]........................................................97 [Sensitivity]...................................................97 [White Balance]............................................98 [AF Mode]...................................................100 [Quick AF].................................................
Before use Before use ■■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Before use Before use ■■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.
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. ●●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. ●●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→59) Self-timer indicator (→63) / AF Assist Lamp (→104) Lens barrel Lens Microphone (→22) Zoom lever (→56) Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger. Motion picture button (→31) Record motion pictures. Camera [ON/OFF] button Use this to turn the camera on and off. Speaker Shutter button (→23) Use this to focus and record still pictures.
Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts [EXPOSURE] button Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the (→66, 67, 68) LCD monitor mode). We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. (→47) Playback button (→109) Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. By holding down the playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. [HDMI] socket (→130) [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket [DISP.] button [Q.
Preparations Charging battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. ••Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ••Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge Turn off Yes No∗ Turn on ∗ During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.
Preparations Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Release lever [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery all the way ••Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. ••Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever. Close the card/battery door ••Slide to the [LOCK] position.
Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug. Charging lamp USB connection cable (supplied) •• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) ■■Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 210 min ••The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage.
Preparations Charging battery Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Recording motion pictures [Rec Format] ([Rec Quality]) [AVCHD] ([FHD/50i]) [MP4] ([FHD/25p]) Available recording time Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min Actual available recording time Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min ●●Recording conditions ••Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH ••The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.
Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) ••Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Release lever [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the card all the way ••Check orientation: terminals face LCD ••Push in until it clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Close the card/battery door ••Slide to the [LOCK] position.
Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■■Built-in memory (approx. 90 MB) ●●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→129) ●●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. ••Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera 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] ••The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Preparations Setting the clock Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings. ••Clock settings will be kept for approx. 3 months even if the battery is removed. (Only if a fully charged battery was inserted for 24 hours beforehand.) Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) Set the date and time (Perform steps - .
Basics Sequence of operations 1 Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to → the mode that you want to use. [Intelligent Auto] Mode 2 [Program AE] Mode [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→25) Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→23) Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Basics Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot ■■Taking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture Motion picture button ■■Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording Microphone Shutter button 3 ■■Holding the camera ••To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while Flash standing with yo
Basics Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set for recording. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Set to ([Program AE] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ●●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Self Timer].
Basics Adjusting focus When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the centre of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the centre, follow the steps below.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) Take a picture Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Using flash Press to select or .
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Motion Deblur] [Motion Deblur] automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [iHDR] When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] 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. 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 .
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.
Basics Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Format] (→107)/ [Rec Quality] (→107) ●●Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. ●●Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. ●●You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures. ••The zoom speed will be slower than normal. ••When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.
Basics Recording motion pictures ■■About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats. AVCHD: You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. MP4: This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the Internet.
Basics Recording motion pictures ■■Recording motion pictures in 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. hen scene does not W correspond to any on the right. ••In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected. •• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.
Basics Recording motion pictures Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording ••Still pictures are recorded with aspect ratio setting of and [Picture Size] setting of 3.5M. (Max. 2 pictures) ••Motion picture recording continues unchanged. ••The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded.
Basics Viewing your pictures 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. Press the playback button ••By holding down the playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Use the play back cursor button to select a picture that you want to ••Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/backwards.
Basics Viewing your pictures Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Press the playback button Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time Motion picture icon (differs by [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality]) ••If the pictures played back are narrowed down with [Slide Show] (→110) or [Filtering Play] (→113), a selection screen will appear.
Basics Viewing your pictures 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] ••A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. [Rec Format] [AVCHD] [Rec Quality] [HD/50p] [FHD/25p] [MP4] [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio] 2M 16:9 0.
Basics Viewing your pictures Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move to T side Current zoom position ••Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) ••To reduce zoom → Move lever towards W side ••Move zoom position → Press ●●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Picture no./Total no.
Basics Viewing your pictures Searching pictures by the recording date (Calendar search) Selected date Move to the W side several times ••Use cursor button to select the recording date, then press [MENU/SET] to select the pictures for the selected recording date.
Basics Deleting pictures 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.) Press [ / ] button to delete displayed picture ••A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. ●●Do not turn off the camera during deletion. ●●Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: ••Protected pictures ••Card switch is in “LOCK” position.
Basics Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures Press [ / ] button while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ●●[Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP.] button ••To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again. ••To execute → Press [MENU/SET]. Picture selected ••You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite] (→125).
Basics Setting the menu Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET] : Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.) : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET] The selected setting is set. ••To cancel → Press [ / ] button.
Basics Setting the menu Menu type ●●In recording mode ●●In playback mode [Rec] menu You can perform settings such as Tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] You can adjust settings such as recording method and picture menu quality. [Setup] menu You can adjust settings to make operating the camera easier, such as setting the clock and changing the beep sounds. [Playback Mode] You can adjust settings for playback methods such as [Slide Show] menu and [Filtering Play].
Basics Setting the menu Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press [Q.MENU] button Press to select a menu item Press to select the settings Press [MENU/SET] ●●The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) ●●In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] and [Stabilizer Demo.] are set. [Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format. (→19) [World Time] Set the local time at travel destination. (→94) ■■Settings [Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Speaker Volume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). ■■Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] ●●Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. [Cust.Set Mem.] Register settings on current camera (→86). [Monitor Display] Adjust brightness and colour of the LCD monitor. It is suggested to use the default settings.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Monitor Luminance] Make LCD monitor easier to see. ■■Settings [Auto Power Monitor]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [Power Monitor]: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). [High Angle]: Makes the LCD monitor screen easier to see when the camera is held above eye level. [OFF] ●●Cannot select [Auto Power Monitor] and [High Angle] in playback mode.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Histogram] Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture (Guide). A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Economy] Turn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimise battery consumption. [Auto Power Off] Automatically shut off the camera while not in use. ■■Settings: [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF] ●●To restore → Turn on the camera again.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. ●●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. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (→53).
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Output] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. ■■Settings [Video Out] [NTSC] / [PAL] [TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.) / [VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→132).
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. ■■Settings : Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation. : Rotate and display only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait orientation. [OFF] ●●[Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting. ●●When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Stabilizer Demo.] Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate). Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after correction ●●During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabiliser switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is pressed.
Application (Record) Changing recording information display Press [DISP.] button to change display ●●In Recording Mode Recording information∗1 Motion picture recording (Number of recordable information∗1,∗2 (Available recording time) No display pictures) ●●In Playback Mode Picture information (recording date and time, etc.) Guide lines∗1,∗3 Recording information∗1 ([Flash], [Sensitivity] etc.) No display ∗1 Set [Histogram] to display a histogram.
Application (Record) Using Zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) When Extra optical zoom is set Focus range Zoom ratio Digital Zoom range Optical Zoom range Zoom bar i.Zoom range ●●The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is moved. ●●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ●●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.
Application (Record) Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. ■■Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 20x is possible if pictures without Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→96) have been selected by [Picture ●●Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: ••[Macro Zoom] ••Scene Mode ([3D Photo Mode]) ■■Extra optical zoom Zooming in up to 45x is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu (→96).
Application (Record) Using Zoom To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination. ■■[i.ZOOM] You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. Set the [i.Resolution] in the [Rec] menu to [i.ZOOM]. (→103) ●●When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to the picture. ●●[i.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with flash Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET] Type, operations ∗1 Uses [Auto] •• Automatically judges when to use flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye]∗2 Taking pictures of subjects in dark •• Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces places red-eye) Taking pictures with backlight or [Forced Flash On] •• Always uses flash under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent) 2 [Slow Sync.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with flash ■■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○∗1 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – ○ – – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ – – – ∗1 Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness. ••The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the , , and Scene Modes.
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures 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 (0.098 feet) for max. W).
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode. ■■Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with self-timer 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. Press to display [Self Timer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/SET] Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] ••If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction. ••If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Application (Record) Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Aperture-Priority] 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.
Application (Record) Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Shutter-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. Set mode dial to ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine shutter speed ••At faster shutter speeds, movements by the subject show as if they are still.
Application (Record) Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] Mode 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). Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) ••Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor. Set mode dial to Press to select the effect, and press [MENU/SET] ••When you press [DISP.] button, a description of the selected effect is displayed.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the colour to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look. [High Dynamic] This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look. ■■Adjusting colour Use cursor button to adjust colouring, then press [MENU/SET] ••Settings: Greenish colouring / Bluish colouring / Yellowish colouring / Reddish colouring [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. ●●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal recording. ●●Portrait orientation recording does not affect the blurred part. (The left and right edges will be blurred.) ●●No audio is recorded for motion pictures.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. ●●The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal recording. ●●When you take a picture using a large picture size setting, the screen will become dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to take, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time. Set mode dial to se cursor button to select the recording direction, and press U [MENU/SET] to set Use cursor button to select the picture effect and press [MENU/SET] ••Use the same operations as in [Creative Control] Mode to add picture effects.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in the selected direction to start recording ••Taking pictures from left to right 2 sec. 1 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. Recording direction and progress status (approximate) ••Pan the camera so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds - Pan the camera at a constant speed.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode ●●The zoom position is fixed to the W end. ●●The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the Panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→78) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. ■■Tips ••The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be. [Soft Skin] Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→78) [Sports] Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. ■■Tips ••Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. ●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Night Portrait] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. ■■Tips ••Use flash. ••Subject should not move. ••Tripod, self-timer recommended. ●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→78) [Handheld Night Shot] Takes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of still pictures. ■■Tips ••Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. ••After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→78) [Baby] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. ■■To record age and name [Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→78) [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] [Starry Sky] Gives starry skies and dark subjects a clear appearance. Use cursor button to select shutter speed, and then press [MENU/SET] ■■Tips ••Tripod, self-timer recommended. ●●Do not move the camera until the countdown is finished.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→78) [Underwater] Adjusts the colour characteristics of the camera to improve the pictures in an underwater environment. ■■About [White Balance] ••You can adjust colours according to your preference by using the “White Balance fine adjustment” (→98). ■■Tips ••For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press (Press again to release.) (AF Lock).
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→78) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 2D). (→134) Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight from left to right ••A guide is displayed while recording.
Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] 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.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc. Select [Cust.Set Mem.
Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) ••When set to → You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the ••When set to → Perform steps - . Use cursor button to select custom set ••Use and to confirm the registered settings. ••Only the main menu items are displayed.
Application (Record) Burst function A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu (→42) Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Speed Description No. of pictures Approx. 2 pictures/sec. •• The subject is brought into focus as far as this is allowed by the burst speed. The pictures are taken with the burst function while the exposure and White Balance are being adjusted.
Application (Record) Burst function ■■Note on the available picture size settings [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 3M 3:2 2.5M 16:9 2M 1:1 2.5M ●●Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the setting. ●●Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations. ●●[Auto Bracket] is released. ●●The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off].
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] 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 (max. 3 people).
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration). Select [Face Recog.
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→42) Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/ SET] Use cursor button to select people to be edited or deleted and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] [Info Edit] Edit name or other registered information.
Application (Record) Useful features for travel [Travel Date] ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.
Application (Record) Useful features for travel [World Time] ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu ••Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step .
Application (Record) 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]. Cursor position ■■Editing text Use cursor button to select and press [MENU/SET].
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu You can perform settings such as Tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Aspect Ratio] ■■Settings: / / / ●●Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. ●●This setting is not available in [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode. [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality].
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Quality] ■■Settings: ([Fine]): High quality, priority to picture quality ([Standard]): Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures ●●The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode. ●●The displayed icons are different in the [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode: ([3D+Fine]): An MPO picture and a high quality JPEG picture are recorded simultaneously.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [White Balance] Adjust the colour depending on the light source to ensure natural colour. ■■Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in (set manually) )/ ●●When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the colouring is adjusted in accordance with the light source.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ■■Setting White Balance manually ( ) Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colours. Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. White Balance is set to . ••Even if the camera is turned 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.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■■Settings: / / Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking) / / Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ●●Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: ••Scene Mode ([Starry Sky]) ••[Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect]) ●●Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing).
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Face Recog.] For details (→90). [Metering Mode] You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Min. Shtr Speed] Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■■Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2]* [1]* * If the ISO Sensitivity setting is [3200] the shutter speed becomes [1/4].
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Burst] For details (→88). [Color Mode] ■■Settings: [STANDARD] / [VIVID]*1 (sharper) / [Happy]*2 / [B&W] / [SEPIA] *1 Except [Intelligent Auto] Mode *2 [Intelligent Auto] Mode only [AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■■Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ). ■■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 this function is set to [ON], the flash icon changes to [ ]/[ ].
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Stabilizer] Automatically detects and prevents jitter. When recording motion pictures, [Active Mode] (stabiliser for motion pictures) will automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion pictures while walking, etc. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●The setting is fixed to [ON] either during motion picture recording or in [Handheld Night Shot] Scene Mode.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Rec Format] Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■■Settings: [AVCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such devices. ●●For details (→32) [Rec Quality] Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Continuous AF] Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■■Settings: [ON] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording. ●●This setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Starry Sky] Scene Mode. [Wind Cut] Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a strong wind.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press the playback button Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] ●●When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. ●●When the camera is turned off, or when switching to Recording Mode, the camera will return to [All].
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor button to select [Filtering] and press [MENU/SET] ••If you want to change Slide Show settings without filtering, go to step want to start the Slide Show directly, go to step . . If you Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Picture Only] Plays back still pictures. [Motion Pic.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Set to your preferred settings and press [MENU/SET] [Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] / [URBAN] / [OFF]∗ [Duration]∗ [1SEC] / [2SEC] / [3SEC] / [5SEC] [Repeat] [ON] / [OFF] [Sound] [OFF]: Music and audio will not play back. [AUTO]: W ith still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures, audio will play back. [Music]: Music effect will play back.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ■■Operations during Slide Show The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor. Pause/play Next Previous Volume down Volume up Stop ••If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turned off. To display the guide again, press the [DISP.] button. ••When you end the Slide Show, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] to return to the 1-picture screen (full-screen).
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] [Filtering Play] ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) 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.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] [Calendar] ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) You can search for pictures by the date they were recorded. Use cursor button to select date to playback ••Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen.
Application (View) Retouching pictures [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. ••New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or on the memory card.
Application (View) Retouching pictures ●●The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures. ●●Some still pictures may have higher noise levels after retouching. ●●It may not be possible to use [Auto Retouch] with still pictures that have already been retouched. ●●It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.
Application (View) Retouching pictures Press to select a setting ••The picture retouched with the selected effect is displayed. ••When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before retouching). Setting [Expressive] [Retro] [High Key] [Low Key] [Sepia] [Dynamic Monochrome] [Impressive Art] [High Dynamic] [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] [One Point Color] Effect This effect emphasizes the colour to make a pop art picture.
Application (View) Retouching pictures ■■Operation from the [Playback] menu You can also select [Creative Retouch] from [Retouch] in the [Playback] menu. ●●The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures. ●●The image effect may appear weak compared to the effect given by the [Creative Control] Mode. ●●It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu You can edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) ••The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. ●●In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Text Stamp] The recording date and time, texts registered by [Baby] or [Pet] Scene Mode, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■■Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [Name] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date] Stamp Travel Date set in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Title] Stamp text registered in [Title Edit] ••Items set to [OFF] are not stamped.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when travelling.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Resize] 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.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ●●Picture quality is reduced after cropping. ●●Cannot crop the following pictures.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [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. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[SINGLE] ●●[MULTI] Favourite picture setting Favourite picture setting ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[SINGLE] ●●[MULTI] Picture protected Picture protected ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. ■■To clear all Select [CANCEL] in step and select [Yes].
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a person and press [MENU/SET] ••If [DELETE], go to step . ••People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Copy] You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory. ). Select picture with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET].
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional). ●●Also consult TV operating manual. Getting Ready: ••Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable (optional). (→51) ••Turn off both camera and TV.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■To connect with an HDMI mini cable (optional) ●●Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ●●There are restrictions on some playback functions. ●●The [Playback] and [Setup] menus become unavailable. ●●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the aspect ratio setting. ●●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen 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).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (→51) Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→130) Turn on the camera and press the playback button ••By holding down the playback button while the camera is turned off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV. If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the card into the slot.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ●●On the LCD monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D (conventional pictures). ●●When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may appear side-by-side on the screen. ●●If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbnail after playing back 3D still pictures, it may take a few seconds to start playing back or displaying the pictures.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, MPO, AVCHD, MP4). Follow the correct method for your device. Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorder You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. ••If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC About supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■■PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured pictures by categorizing by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc. You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Getting Ready: ••When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. ••Turn on the camera and computer Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■Folder and file names on computer You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. (except AVCHD motion pictures) ●●Windows Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer” folder. ●●Mac Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as “LUMIX”, “NO_NAME”, or “Untitled”.
Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: ••When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. ••Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. ••Turn on the camera and printer. •• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection icon is displayed (may not be displayed with some printers). Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Printing ●●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). ●●Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ●●Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. ●●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable. ●●Motion pictures cannot be printed.
Connecting with other devices Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] When [Page Layout] is selected, the printer settings take priority.
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing with date and text ■■Printing date without [Text Stamp] ●●Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. ••Making [Print Set] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store. ••When printing still pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size.
Others 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. Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover ••If difficult to open, with the card/ battery door open, press the DC coupler cover from the inside to open it.
Others List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
Others List of LCD monitor displays ■■In recording 1 4 2 5 3 1 Self-timer (→63) 2 Focus range (→56) 3 Zoom (→56) 4 Name (→82, 91) Age in years/months (→82, 91) Destination settings (→93) Travel elapsed days (→93) 5 Current date/time World time (→94) •• The displaying is performed in the following priority order: travel destination, name ([Baby] / [Pet]) - 147 - VQT4P25
Others List of LCD monitor displays ■■In playback 1 2 3 10 9 4 5 8 6 7 1 Playback Mode (→109) 2 Protected picture (→127) Favourites (→125) Date/text stamped display (→106, 120) Colour Mode (→104) Auto Retouch (→115) Creative Retouch (→116) Picture Size (→96) Quality (→97) 3 Battery capacity (→14) 4 Picture number/Total pictures (→35) Elapsed playback time* 5 Print settings (→126) 7 Recording Mode (→21) Flash (→59) White Balance (→98) Exposure Compensation (→64) ISO Sensitivity (→97) Aperture value/
Others List of LCD monitor displays ■■In playback 1 1 Recording date/time World time (→94) Name (→82, 91) Age in years/months (→82, 91) Destination settings (→93) Travel elapsed days (→93) Title (→119) •• The displaying is performed in the following priority order: title, travel destination, name ([Baby] / [Pet]), and name ([Face Recog.]). When the number of days elapsed from day of departure is displayed, age in years/months is not displayed.
Others Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ●●Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●●Non-DCF pictures (→35) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.
Others Message displays [Memory card parameter error] ●●Card is not of SD standard. ●●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ●●Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly. (→16) ●●Data write has failed. → Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. ●●Card may possibly be damaged. ●●Try with a different card.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→152 - 158) 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 at the time of purchase.) Battery, power The charging lamp turns off or flashes before the battery is fully charged. ●●Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. ●●Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer. Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ●●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) → Lower [Sensitivity]. (→97) → Take pictures in brighter locations. or . ●●Camera set to [High Sens.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor Brightness is unstable. ●●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction. Monitor flickers indoors. ●●The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning on.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Playback Pictures have been rotated. ●●[Rotate Disp.] is activated. (→52) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ●●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not). ●●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the camera. ●●The [Playback Mode] has been changed. → Set [Playback Mode] to [All]. (→109) Folder/file number displayed as [-].
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Playback (continued) Red areas in pictures appear blackened. ●●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.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer (continued) Cannot communicate with the computer. ●●Not connected correctly. (→139) ●●Check whether computer has recognised camera. ●●Set [USB Mode] to [PC]. (→50) ●●Turn the camera off and then on again. Computer does not recognise card (only reads built-in memory). ●●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place. Computer does not recognise card.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ●●Change [Language] setting. (→53) 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]. (→104) AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ●●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF]. (→104) ●●Not illuminated in bright locations. Camera is hot.
Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●●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.
Others Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while ●●Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ●●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH - 60%RH) and no major temperature changes.
Others Usage cautions and notes Charging the battery ●●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ●●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ●●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. ●●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Others Usage cautions and notes 3D viewing ●●Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D contents. •• Viewing 3D contents may have an adverse effect to the individual. ●●If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D contents, stop viewing at once. •• Continuing to view may cause illness. •• After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately.
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