Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS33 Before use, please read the instructions completely.
Contents Before Use Quick Guide............................................... 4 Standard Accessories............................... 6 Names of the Components........................ 7 How to Use the Touch Panel...................... 9 • Using the Playback Zoom................. 45 • Displaying multiple pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK])........................ 46 Deleting Pictures..................................... 47 • To delete a single picture..................
• [STARRY SKY].................................. 72 • [FIREWORKS].................................. 72 • [BEACH]............................................ 73 • [SNOW]............................................. 73 • [AERIAL PHOTO].............................. 73 • [FILM GRAIN].................................... 74 • [PHOTO FRAME].............................. 74 Motion Picture Mode................................ 75 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations....
Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Plug-in type Charge the battery. (P11) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90° Inlet type 2 3 Insert the battery and the card. (P15) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P17) Refer to P18 when you use a card.
Before Use 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [5]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 1 2 3 Flash (P50) Lens (P140) Self-timer Indicator (P57) AF Assist Lamp (P93) 4 5 6 7 8 9 Touch Panel/LCD Monitor (P9, 49, 125, 140) [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P21) [MODE] button (P33) [DISPLAY] button (P49) [MENU] button (P22) [Q.
Before Use 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19) Zoom lever (P42) Speaker (P101) Microphone (P75) Shutter button (P36, 75) Intelligent auto button (P35) 12 16 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 17 Lens barrel 18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P114, 117, 123) 13 14 15 16 1 17 2 18 19 20 19 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD Monitor (Touch Panel) with your finger. Touch To touch and release the Touch Panel. It is used to select icon or picture. • It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon. Drag A movement performed without releasing the Touch Panel. It is used to forward or rewind the image during playback.
Before Use General information for Touch Panel operation icons With some knowledge about frequently appearing icons, Touch Panel operation will become easier. In addition, some of the buttons or controls on the camera can be used as well as the icons. A Moves to the next or previous page for a menu screen etc. when it has multiple pages. • You can also use the zoom lever on the camera to move to next or previous page. B Returns to the previous menu screen or closes the menu.
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 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. Plug-in type 90° A Inlet type A 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
Preparation Charging Charging time Supplied battery Optional battery Approx. 100 min Approx. 130 min ¼¼with the supplied charger • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
Preparation About the battery life and the playback time The battery life (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode) Supplied battery Optional battery Capacity 740 mAh 940 mAh Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 380 pictures Recording time Approx. 150 min Approx. 190 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit 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. OPEN LOCK • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it.
Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD Monitor turns off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off.
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. • When using the built-in memory 1 " 2 (access indication) • When using the card 3 (access indication) ¼¼The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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 SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB) Remarks You can use an SDHC Memory Card or an SDXC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with those cards. • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 2 3 4 Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. OFF Touch the language select icon on the screen. Select the language. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) Touch [CLOCK SET].
Preparation 5 Touch [e]/[r]/[w]/[q] for each item to set year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format, and touch [SET]. Aq Bw A : Time at the home area B : Time at the travel destination (P81) 4: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. • AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected. • When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00.
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [2] to [3] in the Normal Picture Mode 1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button C [MENU] button 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1], and then press [MODE].
Preparation 5 6 7 Touch [AF MODE]. • Touch [r] to move to the second screen. (P10) Touch [3]. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. (P10) Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Preparation Using the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. In addition, various useful functions for recording can be used from the Quick Menu screen. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • 1 2 Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Touch the icon and then touch the setting you want. A A Item B Settings C The items to be set and the settings are displayed. • To exit the Quick Menu and retrieve the recording screen, touch [EXIT].
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22. n [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P19 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. ! [BEEP] $ [VOLUME] ! [BEEP LEVEL]: ["] (Muted) [#] (Low) [$] (High) 1 [SHUTTER VOL.]: [2] (Muted) [3] (Low) [4] (High) % [BEEP TONE]: [&]/[']/[(] 5 [SHUTTER TONE]: [6]/[7]/[8] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. - [LCD MODE] [OFF] x [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. c [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. y [HIGH ANGLE]: The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head.
Preparation You can conserve the battery life. P [SLEEP MODE] 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 [SLEEP MODE]. • [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.
Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. s [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [HI-SPEED BURST] (P70), [FLASH BURST] (P71) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P74) in Scene Mode and [BURST] (P90). • In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. • [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). ^ [USB MODE] g [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. h [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. j [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC.
Preparation @ [VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. v [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted.
Preparation 9 [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. • If you set a different language by mistake, select [9] from the menu icons to set the desired language. Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as Slide Shows. ([AUTO DEMO]) . [DEMO MODE] [STABILIZER DEMO.
Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 4 Intelligent Auto Mode (P35) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Preparation List of [REC] Modes 1 Normal Picture Mode (P39) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. / My Scene Mode (P61) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. 5 Scene Mode (P62) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 6 Motion Picture Mode (P75) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio. Note • When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] Mode to [REC] Mode, the previously set [REC] Mode will be set.
Basic [REC] Mode: 4 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (4: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Basic 4 5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 1 • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 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. 2 • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/ 1.0 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to 7. • The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification.
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. 4 " 3 [i-PORTRAIT] 4 [i-SCENERY] 2 [i-MACRO] 5 [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [w] is selected 1 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] 7 [i-SUNSET] • [4] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu ––[FLASH] (P50)/[SELFTIMER] (P57)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P83)/[BURST] (P90)/ [COLOR MODE] (P91) ¼¼The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [SETUP] menu ––[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [SLEEP MODE] (P28) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P29) [2SEC.
Basic [REC] Mode: 1 Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (1: Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] menu. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1], and then press [MODE]. A [MODE] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 2 3 4 5 Touch [NORMAL PICTURE].
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [0] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P92), a tripod or the self-timer (P57). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. ––Slow sync.
Basic [REC] Mode: 4 1 MS 5 6 Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 16.9×), set the picture size to 10M or less. Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.
Basic Extra Optical Zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [C] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. • • • • • • • • • • Note The Digital Zoom cannot be set when 4 has been selected. The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1×) when the camera is turned on.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [5]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. ––When the mode was switched from [REC] to [PLAYBACK] ––When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [5]. 2 Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P9) the screen horizontally.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom 1 2 Rotate the zoom lever towards [7] (T). 1"2"4"8"16 Move the position to be displayed by touching [e]/[r]/[w]/[q]. • When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. • Picture will return to the original size (1) by touching [71.0]. • The magnification changes by touching [e] or [z]. Also, the zoom lever can be used.
Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode 1 Press [MODE] during playback. 2 Touch the mode. [NORMAL PLAY] (P44) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P95) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P98) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back. [FAVORITE PLAY] (P100) Your favourite pictures are played back. ¼¼[FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set. 0 [CALENDAR] (P97) Pictures are played back by the date recorded.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 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]. A [4] button 2 Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. 3 Touch [YES].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 3 Press [4]. Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL]. • [DELETE ALL] " step 5. Touch the picture to be deleted. (repeat this step) • [b] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels the setting. 4 5 Touch [OK]. Touch [YES]. When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P109) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTz], select [YES] and delete the pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P45), while playing back motion pictures (P101) and during a slide show (P95), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 4 1 / 5 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] (P24). 2 Touch the icon B. 3 Touch the item. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P52) • Touch [EXIT] to close the Quick Menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings q: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. @: AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the redeye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele , 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.8 m (19.03 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.2 m (10.49 feet) ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.3 m (4.27 feet) ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.4 m (4.60 feet) ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.0 m (6.57 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.1 m (3.60 feet) ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.9 m (9.52 feet) 1.0 m (3.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) q @ Flash setting [ o 1/30 to 1/1600 Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 or 1/8 to 1/16001 1 or 1/4 to 1/16002 t ` The shutter speed changes depending on the [STABILIZER] (P92) setting. When [SENSITIVITY] (P85) is set to [,]. • 1 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. ––When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 1 6 Taking Close-up Pictures 1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] (P24). 2 Touch the icon A. 3 4 Touch the item. • Touch [EXIT] to close the Quick Menu. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. A Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. B Focus range • [a] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [.] is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode. • To cancel, select [OFF] in step 3.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3× while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. • Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to 7 during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position. • Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range C) • The image quality is poorer than during normal recording. • The following function is not activated.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 4 1 / 5 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] (P24). 2 Touch the icon A. 3 Touch the item. • Touch [EXIT] to close the Quick Menu. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. A 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 4 1 / 5 Taking Pictures with the Touched Area in Focus (Touch AF Area Selection) It is possible to set the focus area on the touched point of the screen. 1 Touch the subject on the screen where you want to focus. A Touch AF Area Selection • AF area will be displayed when the area is recognised. A 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. • To cancel the Touch AF Area Selection, touch the icon B.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The most appropriate scene is selected for the touched area in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • Touch AF Area Selection will not work in the following cases.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 1 / 5 6 Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Compensate the exposure towards negative. 1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] (P24). 2 Touch the icon A. 3 Compensate the exposure by touching [w]/[q].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] 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. Registering scenes in Scene Mode (/ : My Scene Mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes. 1 2 3 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1], and then press [MODE].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (5: Scene Mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene Mode each time you make a recording. 1 In step 2 (P61), touch [SCENE MODE]. 2 Touch the Scene Mode. • The recording screen for the selected Scene Mode will be displayed. • Touching the [SCN] in the recording screen of the Scene Mode will return to the menu screen of the Scene Modes.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve their appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [3].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can appear smoother. 1 Touch the level of transform. • It can be set from the Quick Menu (P24). 2 Take pictures. Note • Picture size is fixed as given below. ––[C] for [+], [M] for [*] and [U] for [}] • You can take pictures suitable for 4˝×6˝/10×15 cm printing. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [3].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [o]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to 7. [SPORTS] This mode allows you to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], the shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. Note The flash setting is fixed to [o]. The focus range is 5 m (16.41 feet) to 7. We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [[] or [`].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1×) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1] / [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] (P103). Birthday/Name setting 1 Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME]. 2 Enter the birthday or name.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P103). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P68. Note • The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [2].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 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 approx. 4.6 pictures/second Number of recordable approx. 15 (built-in memory)/approx.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 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. Number of recordable max.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Touch the number of seconds to select. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the Quick Menu. (P24) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [3]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600]. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1.0 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to 7. [PHOTO FRAME] Record the image with a frame around it. Setting the frame 1 Touch the frame to select. • The number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3). 2 Take pictures. Note • [AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 6 Motion Picture Mode 1 2 3 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [1], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. 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. • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Touch [REC QUALITY]. 3 Touch the item. Item Picture size fps 1280 × 720 pixels 30 w 848 × 480 pixels 30 x 640 × 480 pixels 30 y 320 × 240 pixels 30 a Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. ¼¼ 4 Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The flash setting is fixed to [o]. • It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. ¼¼ The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. • Refer to P148 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 4 1 MS 5 6 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 6 Touch [LOCATION]. 7 Touch [SET]. 8 9 10 Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the “Entering Characters” section on P94. Touch [CANCEL]. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P81) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting. • The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. • If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P19) 1 2 3 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 5 Touch [DESTINATION]. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Touch [w] or [q] to select the area that the travel destination is in, and touch [SET]. D Current time of the destination area E Time difference • If daylight saving time [z] is used at the travel destination, touch [z]. (The time advances by one hour.) Touch [z] again to return to the original time. 6 C E D Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [FLASH] Refer to P50 for details. [SELFTIMER] Refer to P57 for details. [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Set the number of pixels and aspect ratio of the pictures. The higher the number of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note A • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the finer the picture B will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¼¼ These pictures are examples to show the effect. • The Extra Optical Zoom does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set or in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. 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 (Recording pictures) • Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face Detection function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [\]. ––When the face is not facing the camera ––When the face is at an angle ––When the face is extremely bright or dark ––When there is little contrast on the faces ––When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions 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 this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: 4 1 / 5 [OFF]/[&] Burst speed (pictures/second) Number of recordable pictures approx. 1.5 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. • The Burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom. Applicable modes: 1 / 5 [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P42 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE1]. • The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: 1 / 5 [OFF] [AUTO] : The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode. [MODE2] : Jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Characters Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 2 3 Display the text entry screen. • For name setting in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode (P61) • For [LOCATION] setting in Travel Date (P78) Enter characters. • To enter the letter “E”, for example, touch [DEF] twice.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 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 the pictures grouped together by category or 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 to view the pictures.
Advanced (Playback) Operations performed during slide show 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A Control panel A 2 Operate control panel by touching. B Back to previous picture C Play/Pause D Forward to next picture E Exit Slide show $+ CANCEL #– F Return to slide show set screen G Reduce volume level H Increase volume level ¼¼ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. 1 2 3 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [5], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards [6] (W) to display the calendar screen. Touch [e]/[r]/[w]/[q] to select the date to be played back and touch [SET]. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. 1 2 3 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [5], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CATEGORY PLAY]. Touch the category to playback.
Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] Recording information e.g. Scene Modes q [PORTRAIT], [i-PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/[BABY2] r [SCENERY], [i-SCENERY], [SUNSET], [i-SUNSET], [AERIAL PHOTO] y [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [i-NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] [CATEGORY] - 99 - Recording information e.g.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P109) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). 1 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [5], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET] or [PROTECT] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 Playing Back Motion Pictures Select motion picture [6] and touch [ 9 ] to play back. A B A Motion picture icon B Motion picture playback icon C The motion picture recording time • 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]. Operations performed during motion picture playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen.
Advanced (Playback) Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P26) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC. • Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE] or [CROPPING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Advanced (Playback) 5 Touch [SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [C], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio Picture size + =/E/T " C * ~"M } |"U • When the [NAME] is selected in step 4, the screen appears to ask if the [AGE] should be stamped along with the name. 6 7 Touch [YES]. Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen. • The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) You can reduce the size of the recorded picture(s) to attach them to an e-mail or use them on a website. 1 Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P22). 2 Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]. 3 [SINGLE] Select the picture(s) and the size(s). [SINGLE] setting 1 Touch [w]/[q] to select the picture, and touch [SET]. 2 Touch the picture size. [MULTI] • Only the sizes to which the picture can be resized are displayed.
Advanced (Playback) 4 5 Touch [YES]. Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen. • The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Note • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. • Motion pictures and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be resized.
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. 1 2 3 Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P22). Touch [w]/[q] to select the picture, and touch [SET]. Select the part to be cropped. Reduction Touch [z]: Enlarge Touch [e]: Reduce Touch [e]/[r]/[w]/[q]: Move • The zoom lever can also be used. 4 Touch [SET]. 5 Touch [YES]. 6 Enlargement Move the position Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen.
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. 1 2 3 Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Touch [ON]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P44 for information about how to play back pictures. Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTz]) 1 2 3 4 Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Touch [ON]. • You cannot set pictures as favourites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P113) and then set the print setting.
Advanced (Playback) To print the date ([DATE] setting) • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text.
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P22). 2 Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]. 3 Select the picture(s) to be protected. [SINGLE] setting Touch [w]/[q] to select the picture, and touch [SET]. • Setting is cancelled by selecting protected picture and touching [CANCEL]. [MULTI] setting Touch the image to select the picture. • Repeat touching to select other pictures.
Advanced (Playback) [COPY] Copying pictures from the built-in memory to a card You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. 1 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) 2 Touch the copy destination to select. 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.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • If the pictures are recorded on a card you can also use it by means of inserting directly to an SD Memory Card slot of your PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the PC. • 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 to other equipment 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction. Touch [PC]. USB MODE • If [USB MODE] (P30) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in PLEASE SELECT advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the THE USB MODE PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
Connecting to other equipment Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) • Built-in memory • Card DCI M 100_PANA 100_PANA 1 P1000001.JPG 2 3 P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures MISC: DPOF print Favourite 999_PANA MISC A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD Monitor. • If the pictures are recorded on a card you can also use it by means of inserting directly to an SD Memory Card slot of your printer. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer.
Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Touch [MULTI PRINT]. 2 Touch an item to select. PictBridge MULTI SELECT 1/2 SELECT ALL PRINT SET (DPOF) CANCEL Item Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • Touch the pictures and [2] appears on the pictures to be printed. (When the selected picture is touched again, the setting is cancelled.) • After the pictures have been selected, touch [SET].
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings MULTI SELECT Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 1/2 PRINT START of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in OFF PRINT WITH DATE OFF step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing ON 1 NUM.OF PRINTS them” procedures. CANCEL • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [h] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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 picture with no frame on 1 page 4 1 picture with a frame on 1 page 5 2 pictures on 1 page 6 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] Mode: 5 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable Please use the supplied AV cable. Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P30) Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Yellow: To the video input socket 2 White: To the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the aspect ratio, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • 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 Recording Mode 1 2 2 Flash Mode (P50) 3 AF area (P40) 13 4 Focus (P40) 5 Picture Size (P83) 6 Battery indication (P13) 7 Number of recordable pictures (P146) 8 Built-in memory (P17) 3: Card (P17) (displayed only during recording) 9 Recording state 10 ISO sensitivity (P85) 11 Shutter speed (P40) 12 Aperture value (P40) 13 Optical Image Stabilizer (P92)/0 : Jitter alert (P41) - 125 - 3 4 5 6 14 M 6 F3.
Others In recording (after settings) 14 15 16 17 18 14 Touch AF Area Selection (P58) ISO 100 WARM QVGA a: AF Macro Mode (P55) R1m32S .
Others In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 Playback Mode (P44) 14 M Protected picture (P112) 17 100-0001 Favourites (P109) 1/30 １ 16 Stamped with text indication (P103) 15s 15 WARM Picture Size (P83) 1ST DAY 14 Motion picture icon (P101) 13 2 months 10days Battery indication (P13) 10:00 1.MAY.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
Others Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound. • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • 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 deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, 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 WRITE-PROTECTED] " The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P18) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] " Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] " Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting.
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 [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. ¼¼The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. • In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 6” card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P31).
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P137 to 145). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P29) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P15) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is [SLEEP MODE] (P28) Mode active? " Press the shutter button halfway to cancel this mode.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [1] setting? (P33) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? " Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P47) The recorded picture is whitish. • 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 (P8) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.
Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [,] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) " Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P85) " Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P91) " Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.
Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. This is not a malfunction. LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [o]? " Change the flash setting. (P50) • Flash Mode is not available when [BURST] (P90) in [REC] Mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction (P51) has been set. • Has [FLASH BURST] (P71) in Scene Mode been set? Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P108) is set to [ON].
Others With a Calendar Search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P19) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? " Set the TV input to External Input Mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD Monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off. The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. " Press [MENU], select the [SETUP] menu icon [e] and then select the [9] icon to set the desired language. (P32) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp (P93) 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] Mode menu set to [ON]? (P93) • The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places.
Others The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P116) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was 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.
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 varies depending on the subjects. • When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, it is displayed as “+99999” on the screen.
Others Aspect ratio * } Picture size ~ | 9 11 54 105 210 440 880 1330 1790 2700 3600 5230 7230 10400 14120 65 125 250 520 1030 1580 2110 3190 4250 6180 8540 12560 17040 Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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