Operating Instructions for Advanced Features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-F2 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.
Before Use Information for Your Safety Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. • Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Before Use Care of the camera • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. • We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
Before Use Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety......................... 3 Quick Guide............................................... 7 Standard Accessories............................... 8 Names of the Components........................ 9 Preparation Charging the Battery............................... 11 • About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures)......... 12 Inserting/Removing the Battery/Card (Optional).............................................
Before Use Using the [REC] Menu............................. 70 • g [PICTURE SIZE]........................ 70 • h [QUALITY].................................. 71 • j [SENSITIVITY]........................... 71 • k [WHITE BALANCE].................... 72 • $ [AF MODE]................................. 74 • & [BURST]..................................... 76 • ' [DIGITAL ZOOM]........................ 77 • ( [COLOR MODE]......................... 77 • W [AF ASSIST LAMP].................. 78 • n [CLOCK SET].........
Before Use Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P11) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. 4 Play back the pictures. • When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the builtin memory.
Before Use Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC mains lead 4 AV Cable 5 USB Connection Cable 6 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC. • Operating Instructions 7 Hand Strap 8 Battery Case • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Zoom lever (P35) Shutter button (P29) Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) Microphone (P62) Speaker (P25, 83) Self-timer indicator (P50) AF assist lamp (P78) Flash (P44) Lens part Lens barrel LCD monitor (P42, 121) Recording/playback switch (P20) Cursor buttons A: e /Exposure compensation (P51) B: r /Macro button (P49) C: w /Self-timer button (P50) D: q /Flash mode button (P44) 3 1 13 14 15 16 6 8 9 10 11 12 In these operating instructions, operat
Before Use 17 Hand strap eyelet • Attach the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P96, 99, 105) 19 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 20 Card/Battery door (P14) 21 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15.
Preparation Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this camera. Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
Preparation 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
Preparation Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode [1]) Number of recordable pictures Recording time Supplied battery Optional battery Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 390 pictures Approx. 150 min Approx. 195 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB) • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery/Card (Optional) • Check that the camera is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction for insert. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
Preparation Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery Ensure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are purchased as a set. Do not use if sold separately. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Close the card/battery door. • Ensure that the card/battery door is closed. 4 Open the DC coupler cover A.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
Preparation Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card Characteristics SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided format in compliance with the SD (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] standard) position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. OFF ON A 2 3 Press [MENU/SET]. B Press e/r to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in Playback Mode.) 4 5 Press [MENU/SET].
Preparation Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] in Normal Picture Mode. 2 Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press q and perform steps 5 and 6 for setting. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P25) Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Preparation About the Mode and Menu Operation Mode switching 1 Slide the recording/playback switch A to 1 (right) or 5 (left). MODE 1 : Recording Mode 5 : Playback Mode 2 3 Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen. (Example: Normal Picture Mode) MODE Press e/r to select a mode and press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Refer to corresponding page for more details on each mode.
Preparation List of Recording Modes ; Auto Scene Mode P28 Taking pictures easily. 1 Normal Picture Mode P32 Taking pictures in the desired setting. 5 Scene Mode P52 Taking pictures according to the scene. 6 Motion Picture Mode P62 This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio. 9 Normal Play Mode P37 Playing back the pictures normally. 8 Slide Show Mode P79 Playing back the pictures continuously. z Favourite Play Mode P82 Playing back the pictures set as your favourite.
Preparation How to use the menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. 2 Press e/r to select a menu item. 3 Press q. 4 Press e/r to select a setting. 5 6 • You can switch menu screens by the page from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. (Example: Selecting the Normal Picture Mode [1]) (Example: Selecting [AF MODE]) • You can move to the next page by pressing r at the very bottom. • Depending on the item, the settings may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu When the camera shows the menu screen after step 1 on “How to use the menu” (P22): 1 Press w to move the menu icon. 2 Press r to select the [SETUP] menu icon [e]. 3 Press q to move to the menu item list. Proceed to step 2 on “How to use the menu”. Note • Due to the camera’s specification, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
Preparation Using the quick menu Using the quick menu, some of the menu items can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. 1 2 Press and hold [Q.MENU] when the camera is in the Recording Mode. Press e/r/w/q to select the menu item and its setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The item to be set and the setting are displayed. - 24 - Q.
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the [SETUP] Menu [CLOCK SET], [POWER SAVE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Auto Scene Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. n [CLOCK SET] Set the date and time. • Refer to P18 for details. r [WORLD TIME] Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation P [POWER SAVE] Saves the battery consumption. The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Auto Scene Mode [;].
Preparation l [TV ASPECT] Set to match the type of TV. (Playback Mode only) [}]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [+]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. @ [VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. v [FORMAT] Initializes the built-in memory or card. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
Basic Recording Mode: ; Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Auto Scene Mode) The camera automatically sets the appropriate settings according to the subject and recording condition. This mode is recommended for beginners to take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene detection/Face detection/Motion detection/Backlight Compensation A Shutter button MODE B Recording/playback switch 1 2 3 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1] and press [MODE].
Basic 4 5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. E • Refer to “Focusing” (P33) for details. • The focus indication E lights green when the subject is focused. • The AF area F is displayed around the subject’s face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm F (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 7.
Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. ; " 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4 [i-SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [q] is selected 1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • [;] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic About the flash • When [q] is selected, [w], [e] or [r] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [e] or [r] is set, the flash is activated twice. Settings in AUTO Scene mode Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] menu – [PICTURE SIZE] (P70) /[BURST] (P76)/[COLOR MODE] (P77) The settings which can be set are different from when other recording modes are used.
Basic Recording Mode: 1 Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) This mode allows you to take pictures freely as more options are available than Auto Scene Mode [;] (P28). 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1] and press [MODE]. A Recording/playback switch 2 3 4 5 MODE Press e/r to select [NORMAL PICTURE] and press [MENU/SET]. • To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Menu”(P70). Aim the AF area to the point you want to focus on.
Basic To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P51) To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P72) Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Basic Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects (when the recordable range display has appeared in red).
Basic Recording Mode: ; 1 5 6 Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the optical zoom/ the extra optical zoom (EZ)/ the digital zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.1×], set the [PICTURE SIZE] to 3M or less. Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.
Basic Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Maximum magnification 4× 7.1× Picture quality No deterioration Conditions Screen display None No deterioration [PICTURE SIZE] with [P](P70) is selected. A [P] is displayed. Digital zoom 28.5× [including extra optical zoom 7.1×] The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration. [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P77) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON]. B The digital zoom range is displayed.
Basic Playback Mode: 9 Playing Back Pictures (Normal Playback Mode) 1 2 Slide the recording/playback switch A to [5]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases: – When the mode was switched to the Playback Mode. – When the camera was turned on while the recording/ playback switch was at [5]. Press w/q to select the picture. w: Play back the previous picture q: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
Basic Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [6] (W). A 1 screen"12 screens"30 screens"Calendar screen display (P84) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [7] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for display. To return to normal playback 1 Press e/r/w/q to select a picture. • An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings. 2 Press [MENU/SET].
Basic Using the playback zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [7] (T) to enlarge the picture. 1"2"4"8"16 • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [6] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by A using e/r/w/q. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
Basic Playback Mode: 9 z Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back, will be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [4]. DISPLAY 2 Press w to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 Press [4]. Press e/r to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] " step 5. 3 Press e/r/w/q to select the picture and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) • The selected pictures appear with [b]. When [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced-Shooting About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to switch the screen to be used. A LCD monitor • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. • During playback zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display” or “No display” In Recording Mode B Normal display B C C No display D Guideline display 30 When recording, you can refer to the guideline for composing.
Advanced-Shooting Display in large size Select [LARGE] in the [DISPLAY SIZE] in [SETUP] menu. (P25) • In the Recording Mode, Recording Mode icon is displayed in large size. • In the menu screen, the items you selected will be displayed in large size.
Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: ; 1 5 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 2 3 Press q [t]. Press e/r to switch the flash setting. • You can also press q [t] to switch the setting. • For the selectable flash settings, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P46) Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Shooting Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. @: AUTO/Red-eye It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 1 reduction phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording. • Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
Advanced-Shooting Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
Advanced-Shooting The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity i.AUTO ISO80 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 Available flash range Wide Tele 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 6.3 m (20.67 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.7 m (5.85 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 0.8 m (2.62 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.0 m (6.56 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 0.9 m (2.96 feet) 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 1.
Advanced-Shooting Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting q : AUTO @ : AUTO/ Red-eye reduction t : Forced ON ` : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction [ : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction o : Forced OFF 1 Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/30 to 1/2000 1/30 to 1/2000 1/30 to 1/2000 1/8 to 1/2000 1 1/8 to 1/2000 When [i.AUTO] is set • In both Auto Scene Mode and Scene Mode, the shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: 1 6 Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1 ×). 1 2 Press r [p]. • Macro shooting starts and [a] is displayed. To cancel the macro shooting, press r again. Take the pictures. Focus range W 5 cm (0.17 feet) Changes gradually T 50 cm (1.
Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: ; 1 5 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 2 3 4 Press w [s]. Press e/r to select the time. • You can also press w [s] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • When 5 seconds pass without any operation, the setting selected at the time is automatically adopted. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take a picture.
Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: 1 5 6 Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. 1 Overexposed Compensate the exposure toward negative. Press e [d] to display [EXPOSURE] and press w/q to compensate the exposure. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: 5 Taking Pictures that Match the Scene being Recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. 1 2 3 4 5 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1]. Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen. Press e/r to select [SCENE MODE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press e/r/w/q to select the Scene Mode.
Advanced-Shooting q [PORTRAIT] The person stands out with a healthier complexion. Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible. 2 Move close to the subject. Note • Suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [3]. w [SOFT SKIN] The camera detects the face or skin area to achieve a smoother appearance than portrait mode.
Advanced-Shooting r [SCENERY] The camera focuses on distant subjects to allow you to take pictures of wide landscapes. Note • Flash is fixed to Forced flash OFF [o]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to 7. t [SPORTS] Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects (e.g. outdoor sports). Note • Suitable for daylight shooting, 5 m (16.41 feet) or more away from the subject. • [i.AUTO] is activated. y [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Shoot the subject with natural brightness using the flash and slow shutter speed.
Advanced-Shooting u [NIGHT SCENERY] The nightscape can be recorded vividly. Technique for Night Scenery Mode • The shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the self-timer for best results. Note • Flash is fixed to Forced flash OFF [o]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to 7. • The shutter may close (max. about 8 seconds) after shooting due to signal processing. This is not a malfunction. • When shooting in dark places, noise may become visible.
Advanced-Shooting o [PARTY] Use to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be shot with natural brightness using the flash and slow shutter speed. Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [[] or [`].) • Use a tripod and the self-timer for best results. • Rotate the zoom lever to Wide (1 ×), about 1.5 m (4.93 feet) from the subject. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [3].
Advanced-Shooting a [BABY1] / s [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P87). Birthday ([AGE])/Name setting Press e/r to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press q. Press e/r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Shooting d [PET] Suitable for taking pictures of your pet. This allows you to set the birthday (age) and name of your pet. For details on how to set age and birthday, see [BABY1]/[BABY2]. (P57) • • • • • Note [i.AUTO] is activated. The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [2]. The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 7. Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for more details. f [SUNSET] Use to take pictures of the sunset.
Advanced-Shooting x [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. Picture size 1 Press e/r to select the picture size and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. 2 Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed Number of recordable pictures approx. 6 pictures/second approx. 10 (built-in memory)/approx.
Advanced-Shooting c [STARRY SKY] Take clear pictures of the night sky or other dark subjects. Setting the shutter speed Choose a shutter speed; 15, 30, or 60 seconds. 1 Press e/r to select the shutter speed and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The shutter speed can also be changed in quick menu (P24). 2 Take a picture. • The countdown screen appears. Do not move the camera. [PLEASE WAIT...] appears for the number of seconds you chose for shutter speed after the countdown. This is to process the signals.
Advanced-Shooting b [BEACH] Prevents underexposure of the subject under strong sunlight to allow you to take pictures on a beach. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [3]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater may cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or terminals. n [SNOW] Exposure and white balance are adjusted to make the white of the snow stand out.
Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: 6 Motion Picture Mode 1 Slide the recording/playback switch to [1]. 2 Press [MODE] to display the mode selection screen. 3 Press e/r to select [MOTION PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A B A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
Advanced-Shooting Changing the settings for the picture quality When you set the picture quality to [WVGA] or [VGA], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package for shooting motion pictures. 1 2 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Press e/r to select [REC QUALITY] and then press q. Press e/r to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Shooting Note • Refer to P130 for information about the available recording time. • The remaining recordable time shown on the LCD may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of card you are using, the card access indication may appear for a while after shooting motion pictures. This is normal. • The volume of motion picture is limited to 2 GB per recording session. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Advanced-Shooting Recording Mode: ; 1 5 6 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P87).
Advanced-Shooting 5 Press e/r/w/q to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. 6 7 8 9 10 Press r to select [LOCATION] and then press q. Press r to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P85. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture.
Advanced-Shooting Cancelling the travel date The travel date is cleared if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel part way through the setting, select [OFF] in step 3 or 7 and press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF]. Note • The [TRAVEL DATE] function is available in Auto Scene Mode; however, the setting cannot be changed.
Advanced-Shooting Recording date/time at overseas travel destinations (World time) You can display the local time at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) 1 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press q. (P25) • When you are setting the world time for the first time, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 3.
Advanced-Shooting 4 Press e to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET]. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. 5 Press w/q to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set. D Current time of the destination area E Time difference • If daylight saving time [z] is used at the travel destination, press e. (The time advances by one hour.) Press e again to return to the original time.
Advanced-Shooting Using the [REC] Menu g [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. Set the number of pixels and aspect ratio of the pictures. Select a higher number of pixels for clearer pictures. Select a lower number of pixels to store more pictures. Applicable modes: ; 1 5 Settings 4:3 [10M] 4:3 [5M P] 4:3 [3M P] 3:2 [9M] 3:2 [2.5M P] 16:9 [7.
Advanced-Shooting h [QUALITY] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: 1 5 [h]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [8]: Standard (when giving priority to the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) Note • Refer to P127 for information about the number of recordable pictures. j [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.
Advanced-Shooting k [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish.
Advanced-Shooting Auto White Balance (AWB) Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
Advanced-Shooting $ [AF MODE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: 1 5 [3]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) [\]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas.
Advanced-Shooting About [3] (Face detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects faces: Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Advanced-Shooting & [BURST] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. When you press and hold the shutter button several pictures are taken in succession. Applicable modes: ; 1 5 [OFF] Burst speed (pictures/second) Number of recordable pictures & — 2.3 h — Max. 3 8 — Max. 5 # Approx. 1.7 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
Advanced-Shooting ' [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. Applicable modes: 1 5 6 [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P35 for details. • When the Digital zoom is [ON], the motion detection does not function in [i.AUTO] setting. ( [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21.
Advanced-Shooting W [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] menu settings, refer to P21. Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. Applicable modes: 1 5 [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. [ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.) Note • The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.93 feet).
Advanced-Viewing Playback Mode: 8 Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken.
Advanced-Viewing Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback corresponds to e/r/w/q. • The menu screen is restored when [4] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop C Back to previous picture D Ahead to next picture These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode.
Advanced-Viewing Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next picture. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. [SETUP] [DURATION] or [REPEAT] can be set. Item Settings [DURATION] [1SEC.
Advanced-Viewing Playback Mode: z Selecting Pictures and Playing Them Back z [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures put in the favourites list only. (When [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there is more than one picture in the favourites list.) Refer to [FAVORITE] (P91) to put a picture on your favourites list or to remove it from the list. 1 2 Slide the recording/playback switch to [5] and then press [MODE]. Press e/r to select [FAVORITE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Viewing Playback Mode: 9 z Playing Back Motion Pictures Press w/q to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [-]), and then press e to play back. C B A A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
Advanced-Viewing Playback Mode: 9 Using the [PLAYBACK] Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP] or [RESIZE], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture. t [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date. 1 2 Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced-Viewing y [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P87). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 2 3 Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21) Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced-Viewing Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [4]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.
Advanced-Viewing s [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures larger than 3M will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) 1 2 3 4 Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21) Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • [d] A appears on the screen if the picture has added the text stamp.
Advanced-Viewing 5 Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture larger than 3M, the picture size will become smaller as shown below. E/T " C Y"M K"U • The picture becomes slightly rougher. 6 7 (Example) Press e to select [YES] and press [MENU/SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size of 3M or less. Press [4] to return to the menu screen . The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.
Advanced-Viewing f [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. 1 2 3 4 5 • • • • Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21) Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture(s) and size(s). [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] 1 Press w/q to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced-Viewing j [ROTATE] This mode allows you to rotate pictures manually in 90° increments. 1 2 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21) Press w/q to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] . • Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated. 3 Press e/r to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. , The picture rotates clockwise in increments of 90°. . The picture rotates counterclockwise in increments of 90°.
Advanced-Viewing z [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark [z] has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back the pictures set as favourite. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back only the pictures set as favourites as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT z]) • Print only the pictures set as favourites. 1 2 Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21) Press r to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced-Viewing @ [PRINT SET] Writes print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF compliant system. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
Advanced-Viewing Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press e to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if no picture has been set for printing. To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
Advanced-Viewing c [PROTECT] You can set protection for the pictures you do not want to delete to prevent them from accidental erasure. 1 2 3 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21) Press e/r to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again. Press w/q to select the picture.
Advanced-Viewing b [COPY] You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa. 1 2 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] menu. (P21) Press e/r to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. N: All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. → step 4. M: One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory. → step 3. 3 4 Press w/q to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this. • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC.
Connecting to other equipment 2 3 Press e/r to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. USB MODE PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE ACCESS SELECT SET • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) 4 5 Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
Connecting to other equipment Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • We recommend placing a soft cloth under this unit to prevent scratching. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing on the LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment 2 Press e/r to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. USB MODE PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE SELECT SET Note • We recommend placing a soft cloth under this unit to prevent scratching. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 2 Press e. Press e/r to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures. Item MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) FAVORITE CANCEL SELECT SET Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are selected at once for printing. • Press e/r/w/q to select pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a MULTI SELECT single picture and printing it” or in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple PRINT START OFF PRINT WITH DATE pictures and printing them”. 1 NUM.
Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings [h] Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5˝ × 5˝ ] 89 mm × 127 mm [2L/5˝ × 7˝ ] 127 mm × 178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mm × 148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mm × 180.6 mm [A4] 210 mm × 297 mm [A3] 297 mm × 420 mm [10 × 15cm] 100 mm × 150 mm [4˝ × 6˝ ] 101.6 mm × 152.4 mm [8˝ × 10˝ ] 203.2 mm × 254 mm [LETTER] 216 mm × 279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mm × 85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings [h] Settings on the printer are prioritised. [3] 1 page with no frame print [4] 1 page with frame print [5] 2 pages print on 1 page [6] 4 pages print on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Connecting to other equipment Playback Mode: 9 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P27) Turn this unit and the TV off. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. (Only for DMC-F2GC/ DMC-F2GF) • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the [PICTURE SIZE], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu.
Others Screen Display In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [1] (Initial setting) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Recording mode (P21) 2 Flash mode (P45) 10 M 3 Macro shooting (P49) 15 6 4 AF area (P29, 33) 5 Focus indication (P29, 33) 6 Picture size (P70) 7 Quality (P71) 8 Battery indication (P12) 9 Remaining number of recordable pictures (P127) ISO F2.
Others In recording (after settings) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 White balance (P72) ISO ISO sensitivity (P33, 71) 100 WARM QVGA Colour mode (P77) R1m32S 20 Recording Quality (P63) Available recording time in Motion Picture 30 AF Mode e.g. : 29 Self-timer (P50) 21 28 Travel date (P65) 22 5s 23 Elapsed recording time (P62) Name (P57, 58) 27 26 25 24 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode.
Others In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Playback mode (P21) Protected picture (P94) 10 M Favourites indicator (P91) : z 18 100-0001 Text stamp complete indicator (P87) 1/30 １ 17 Picture size (P70) 15s Motion picture icon (P83) Quality (P71) 1ST DAY 16 Battery indication (P12) 15 2 months 10days Folder/File number (P98) 10:00 1.MAY.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
Others Maintenance Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Then wipe the camera with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or kitchen detergent. This can cause damage to the body of the camera and the surface may peel off.
Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or erased. • Store the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when you store or carry the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] → The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] → Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination.
Others [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]/ [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • It has failed to read or write data. → Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again, turn the power on, and try to read or write the data again. • The card may be broken. → Insert a different card.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P118–126). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P26) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • Is the battery inserted correctly? (P14) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is [POWER SAVE] (P26) mode active? " Press the shutter button halfway to cancel this mode.
Others Shooting The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode correctly set? (P20) • Is there any memory capacity left on the built-in memory or the card? → Before recording, delete some pictures. (P40) The recorded pictures are pale. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. → If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P9) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth. The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.
Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (When set to [i.AUTO], ISO sensitivity increases for indoor and other shooting occasions.) → Reduce ISO sensitivity. (P71) → Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P77) → Improve the ambient light. • In [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST] and [FLASH BURST] mode, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction.
Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • When the camera is not operated for a while, [POWER SAVE] is activated. (P26) [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer. The LCD monitor darkens during use.
Others Flash Flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF [o]? → Change the flash setting. (P44) • Flash Mode is not available when [BURST] (P76) in [REC] menu has been set. • Flash is not available depending on Scene Mode. (P46) The flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when Red-eye Reduction (P45) has been set. • Has [FLASH BURST] (P59) in Scene Mode been set? Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction.
Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture. [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.
Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? → Set the TV to Video Input Mode. (P105) The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off. The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. → Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [e] and then select the [9] icon to set the desired language. (P27) When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp turns on sometimes. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P78) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] menu set to [ON]? (P78) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
Others File numbers are not created in order. • Certain operations cause pictures to be saved in folders with different numbers. (P98) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery is inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures.
Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time vary depending on the subjects.
Others Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) Card 3:2 [9M] (3648 × 2432 pixels) h 8 3:2 [2.
Others Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) Card 16:9 [7.
Others ■ Available recording time (In Motion Picture Mode) Picture quality setting WVGA VGA Built-in Memory (Approx.
