Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FT1 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before Use Quick Guide ..............................................5 (Important) About the waterproof/ dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera ............................................7 Standard Accessories .............................10 Names of the Components .....................11 Preparation Attaching the hand strap .........................13 Charging the Battery ...............................14 • About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures).........
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................71 • [NIGHT SCENERY] ..........................71 • [FOOD]..............................................72 • [PARTY] ............................................72 • [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................72 • [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................73 • [PET] .................................................74 • [SUNSET] .........................................74 • [HIGH SENS.] ...................................74 • [HI-SPEED BURST] ................
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ...................................148 Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures......................................154 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable...........................154 • Copying to a PC ..............................155 Connecting to a PC ...............................156 Printing the Pictures ..............................161 • Selecting a single picture and printing it .......................
Before Use 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. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P14) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P19) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P22) Refer to P23 when you use a card.
Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.
Before Use (Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera • Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP5X” ratings.
Before Use ∫ Securely close the SD card/battery door and terminal cover A Red part • To prevent water leakage please check very carefully that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust or fluid is present anywhere within the area of the door seal and door. Close the door by pressing it firmly until it clicks. Confirm that the “red” area on the lock tab is not visible.
Before Use ∫ Caring of the camera after using it underwater • After all underwater use, dry the camera thoroughly, as quickly as possible using a lint free cloth. This must be done within 60 minutes of use, or the waterproof seals may be damaged. • If the camera was used in salt water the camera must be thoroughly rinsed and cleansed as quickly as possible. It’s recommended that it is first rinsed with fresh water, then submersed in fresh water in a shallow container for about 10 minutes.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P56) Self-timer indicator (P63) AF assist lamp (P116)/LED light (P90) Lens (P172) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 LCD monitor (P54, 167) Status indicator (P20, 32, 37) Playback button (P26) [MENU/SET] button (P24) [DISPLAY] button (P54) [Q.
Before Use 13 14 15 16 17 Shutter button (P40) Camera ON/OFF button (P24) Zoom lever (P47) Microphone (P82, 115, 144) Speaker (P129) 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hand strap eyelet (P13) 19 [HDMI] socket (P148, 150) 20 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P21, 147, 156, 161) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that 18 19 20 the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P21.
Preparation Preparation Attaching the hand strap Run the hand strap into the hand strap eyelet on the camera. Insert your hand following the arrow, then adjust the length. Note • Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure. • The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater with the strap around your wrist.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
Preparation plug-in type 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. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after approx. 130 min maximum). 90 inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed.
Preparation ∫ 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 • Disconnect the charger from the power outlet after the charging is completed. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use.
Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable pictures Approx.
Preparation Playback time Approx. 300 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P7) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 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. 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 and the status indicator (green) turn 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. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely.
Preparation ∫ Connecting the AC adaptor and multi conversion adaptor instead of the battery Always purchase the AC adaptor (optional) and the multi conversion adaptor (optional) as a set. The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Also, read the instruction for the multi conversion adaptor (optional) regarding the connection.
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. • Clipboard pictures (P117) are stored on the built-in memory even if a card is inserted.
Preparation Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure below. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
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 Note • There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications. 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 [Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.
Preparation Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it.
Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press and hold [Q.
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P24 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. LCD [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor.
Preparation [ REC AREA] Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked. [OFF]/[ON] You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. q [ECONOMY] [AUTO POWER OFF]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.
Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC.
Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [HDMI MODE] [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output. [720p]: The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for output.
Preparation Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to } [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: . The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. [AUTO]: The scene mode menu screen appears. (P67) It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. [VERSION DISP.] [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture or motion picture Press and hold down the ON/OFF button. A Motion picture button B Mode dial C Shutter button • The status indicator D lights when the ON/OFF button is pressed. (It will turn off in approximately 1 second) Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part E. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.
Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P40) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal picture mode (P44) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Sports mode (P66) Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc. ¢ It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
Preparation Take the still picture after setting the mode dial Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. Take the motion picture after setting the mode dial Press the motion picture button to start the recording. Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording. ∫ For more details, refer to “Recording Motion Picture” (P81). Playback the recorded still pictures or motion picture Press [(].
Basic [REC] mode: ñ Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/ [I.
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. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [Œ] is selected [i-BABY]¢ • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is taken for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition registration screen.
Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢1 (P100)/[BURST] (P112)/[COLOR MODE]¢1 (P113)/[FACE RECOG.] (P91) ¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu – [REC MODE] (P85)/[REC QUALITY]¢2 (P85)/[COLOR MODE]¢2 (P113)/[LED LIGHT] (P90) ¢2 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Set the mode dial to [·]. A Mode dial • To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P100). Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. A B C DE A B C D E F G ¢ When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus Focus indication On Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times F G Focus indication AF area (normal) AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) Focus range Aperture value¢ Shutter speed¢ ISO sensitivity If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
Basic ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red • 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 Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P114), a
Basic [REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨ 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 9.1k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.
Basic • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m –¶) ¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. A [(] button • When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will be displayed. Refer to “Viewing clipboard pictures” (P119) for information about playing back the clipboard. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status. ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Slide the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P131) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Slide the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for display. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. • An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings. 2 Press [MENU/SET].
Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 2 3 Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P49) All the pictures are played back. MENU /SET [SLIDE SHOW] (P123) The pictures are played back in sequence. [MODE PLAY] (P126) Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite]¢1, or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. ¢1 This is the specification to record and playback high definition images.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. DISPLAY Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording 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 (P50), while playing back motion pictures (P129) and during a slide show (P123), you can only select “Normal display G” or “No display I”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition. B [ ]: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P58) Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item ‡: AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ ‰: Forced flash ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢ : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢ Œ: Forced flash OFF Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting) ‡ ñ · * + 0 , .
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm to 5.1 m 30 cm to 2.8 m ISO80 30 cm to 1.4 m 30 cm to 80 cm ISO100 30 cm to 1.6 m 30 cm to 90 cm ISO200 40 cm to 2.3 m 40 cm to 1.2 m ISO400 60 cm to 3.2 m 60 cm to 1.8 m ISO800 80 cm to 4.6 m 60 cm to 2.5 m 90 cm to 3.6 m • In [HIGH SENS.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ 1 to 1/1300th¢1 1 or 1/4th to 1/1300th¢2 1/30 to 1/1300th¢1 ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P114). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P102) • ¢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: · Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by sliding the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). (AF macro mode) You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position (5 cm). (Macro zoom mode) Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select a mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in steps. T W 30 cm 5 cm • Focus range will be 5 cm to ¶ during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position. Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: · ¿¨ 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. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: · ¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With auto bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Take the outdoors scene expressively By setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more effectively matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf. Note • The mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the mode is changed. • Tone of the colour of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage. [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [¿]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by sliding the zoom lever. Press [MENU/SET] to set. • The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected scene mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Slide the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. 1 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P29). 2 Take pictures. Note • [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below. –[ ] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W] • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m to ¶. [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction 1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. 2 Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend sliding the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject when taking a picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶. [PARTY] Select this 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 [ ].
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] (P134). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this 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] (P134). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P73. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
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 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. 3 Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
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 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio 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. Number of recordable pictures 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 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P29) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio 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. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [UNDERWATER] This is optimal to take pictures underwater 3 m or more using the marine case (DMW-MCFT1: optional). ¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP58". It is possible to take pictures in 3.0 m depth for 60 minutes. Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc. 1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture High definition image complying with AVCHD standard can be recorded (P85).
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • It will be recorded in following categories for certain scene modes. Selected scene mode Scene mode while recording motion picture [BABY1]/[BABY2] Portrait mode [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] Low light mode [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PET] Normal motion picture • A motion picture recording matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed above.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and 3. A Still picture recording screen B Motion picture mode setting¢1 C Motion picture recording screen D Still picture mode setting 6 24 3 ¢1 The screen that is displayed during motion picture mode setting is different depending on the setting of the [REC MODE]. • It is possible to set from following [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to intelligent auto mode • When intelligent auto mode is selected in step 1, motion picture recording matching to the subject or recording situation can be performed. ∫ 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Effect [AVCHD Lite] This is the data format appropriate to playback on the high definition TV, etc. High definition motion picture can be recorded for long time. [MOTION JPEG] This is the data format appropriate to playback on the PC, etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2 Item Quality (bit rate)¢1 Aspect ratio 1280 k 720 pixels 17 Mbps¢2 High quality 1280 k 720 pixels 13 Mbps¢2 16:9 1280 k 720 pixels 9 Mbps¢2 Longer time ¢1 What is bit rate This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Note • It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢1 with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. ¢1 The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. • When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONTINUOUS AF] It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set. Select [CONTINUOUS AF] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. • Set to [OFF] when you would like to fix the focus. Note • [CONTINUOUS AF] is continuously fixed to [ON] in intelligent auto mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WIND CUT] This will reduce the noise from wind hitting the built-in microphone. Select [WIND CUT] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Note • Sound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set to [ON]. • [WIND CUT] cannot be set for intelligent auto mode and some of the scene modes.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [LED LIGHT] This will illuminate the subject with a lamp when taking picture in dark surrounding. Select [LED LIGHT] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [ 1. [ ]: [ ]: [ ]: ] or [ ] and then press The light is turned on automatically depending on the condition when recording motion picture. LED light is turned on continuously while recording a motion picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Face Recognition functions Following [FACE RECOG.] functions will work when [FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is set to [ON]. • It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially. • If a name is set for a registered face, the name is displayed when the camera detects the registered face.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • Take a picture of a face from the front Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1. [NAME]: It is possible to register names. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P132.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step 3 of the “Face settings”, the registration screen will display automatically after taking the picture of a face that has high number of appearance. (Registration screen is displayed after approximately 5 pictures. It is not counted when the burst mode and auto bracket is set.) 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [AF MODE] is fixed to [š]. • Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered faces in the following instances, depending on the facial expression and environment. – When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27. 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) Press 3/4/2/1 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. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P132. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3 or 7 and then 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 is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27. 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. (P24) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination C area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set. D E D Current time of the destination area E Time difference • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to return to the original time.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. • If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: · ¿ [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. [X] [Y] [W] Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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) ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò]. 1 Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance. 2 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish. • Select [0] to return to the original white balance. Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Specify a person's face and use the face recognition functions. Applicable modes: ñ· [OFF]/[ON]/[SET] ¿ Note • Refer to P91 for details.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: · ¿ [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) [ ]: AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 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 (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction. ∫ Setting up [ 1 ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject • AF tracking frame will continuously focus on Before locking Locked the subject's movement once the subject is recognised.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF] [ [ ]: Quick AF ]: Continuous AF¢ [ ] is displayed on the screen. [ ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ In recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected. About [ ] and [ ] [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. Applicable modes: · [OFF]/[ON] Note ] is displayed on the screen. • When [ON] is set, [ • Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO80]/[ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than [ISO80]/[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ [OFF] ˜ Burst speed (pictures/ second) — A — max. 3 › — max. 5 Number of recordable pictures approx. 2.3 ò ¢ approx. 1.8 Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P47 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1]. • The setting is fixed to [ON] in macro zoom mode. [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode. [MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded. [ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen. Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded. (It will stop in 5 seconds) • If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is cancelled.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: · ¿ [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) Mode dial: ¨ Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. Item Description of setting Used to change the picture size. [PICTURE SIZE] 2M : initial setting (Prefer quality) 1M : prefer quantity [AUDIO REC.] Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures. ¢This setting is not reflected in [AUDIO REC.] (P115) in the [REC] mode menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewing clipboard pictures Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press [(]. Press 2/1 to move the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture. 1: Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is slidden to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To return to the full-screen display, slide the zoom lever to [Z] (T). ∫ Deleting clipboard pictures The steps taken are the same as for normal deletion. Refer to P52.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks) This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” on P50. Select the position to record by zoom lever and 3/4/2/1. A Press [MENU/SET]. • The zoom mark [ ] A now appears on the picture stored in the memory. • To change the zoom magnification or position, repeat the steps above.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P118).) Item [CANCEL MARK] Description of setting Used to release the zoom position. 1 Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ 2 Press [MENU/SET] to cancel. Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are recorded. [AUDIO DUB.] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Settings During Clipboard • Following functions are fixed. Item [GUIDE LINE] ([REC. INFO.]) Description of settings [OFF] [GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) Item Description of settings [ASPECT RATIO] X [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO] [ECONOMY] ([AUTO POWER OFF]) 5 minutes [WHITE BALANCE] [AWB] [ECONOMY] ([AUTO LCD OFF]) [OFF] [AF MODE] Ø [SELFTIMER] 2 seconds/ off [AF ASSIST LAMP] [ON] [QUALITY] › • In the clipboard mode, the following functions cannot be used.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. 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.
Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P127. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 123. Press 34 to select [MODE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. . Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [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. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 123. Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. . Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P140) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 123. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio • File formats of motion pictures/still pictures with audio that can be played with this unit are QuickTime Motion JPEG or AVCHD Lite. • For the motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite], only the motion picture that was recorded on this camera or the one that was edited with the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition” software that is in the CD-ROM (supplied) can be played back.
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. ] A A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P115) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P144) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P30) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • Pictures with audio recorded with other equipment may not playback on this unit.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ 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], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], 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. [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date.
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P134). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [‚]. 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. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.
Advanced (Playback) [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 with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size / X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. / > / / > / / > Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. 1 2 [SINGLE] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Enlargement () Move the position () Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P49 for information about how to play back pictures. Press [MENU/SET] 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 EXCEPTÜ]) Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • 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 (P145) and then set the print setting.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one 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 (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/ SET] is pressed again. Press 2/1 to select the picture. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.
Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
Advanced (Playback) [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared. Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Cleared information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored. • Images Cleared of [FACE RECOG.
Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway. • Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • If you copy from the built-in memory to a card, all the pictures are copied and then the screen automatically returns to the playback screen.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P34) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: 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.
Advanced (Playback) Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
Advanced (Playback) Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P35) Turn this unit and the TV off. HDMI IN 1 HDMI socket 2 TV with HDMI socket 3 HDMI mini (C type) A Align the marks, and insert. B HDMI mini cable (optional) • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.) Connect the HDMI mini cable B (optional) to the HDMI input socket on the TV.
Advanced (Playback) Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) • Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are connected.
Advanced (Playback) Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P35) Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) (P148). Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1 2 3 4 Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link [OPTION] button [EXIT] button [OK] button ¢ The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV guide displayed on screen.
Advanced (Playback) • It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV. • When the [VIERA Link] (P35) of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit will be limited. • VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.) • If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] (P35) to [OFF].
Advanced (Playback) Note • If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. • Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Method to acquire into other equipment is different for the still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit depending on their file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite or MOTION JPEG). Select the following methods depending on the equipment to be used.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC File formats that can be used: [JPEG]/[AVCHD Lite], [MOTION JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create standard quality DVD video which is not high definition from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment 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 3.0 HD Edition” 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.
Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert.
Connecting to other equipment 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 malfunction. Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P34) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
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 • 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 ∫ Connection in the PTP mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR and Mac OS X only) Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)]. Data can now be read only from the card into the PC. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode. • [AVCHD Lite] motion picture cannot be played back in PTP mode.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s 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. Set the mode dial to anything except [¨].
Connecting to other equipment Note • 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). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET (DPOF) FAVORITE the pictures. CANCEL SELECT Item SET Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item { Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P56) 3 AF area (P45) 4 Focus (P45) 5 Picture size (P100) 6 Quality (P101) 7 Battery indication (P17) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P189) 9 Built-in memory (P22) : Card (P22) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity (P103) 12 Shutter speed (P45) 13 Aperture value (P45) 14 Quick AF (P110) : Continuous AF (P88, 110) 15 Optical image stabilizer (P1
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 17 AF Tracking (P109) : AF macro mode (P61) : Macro zoom mode (P61) 18 White balance (P104) 19 ISO sensitivity (P103) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P102) 20 Colour mode (P113) 21 Available recording time (P81): R8m30s 22 Spot AF area (P107) 23 Name¢1 (P73) 24 Histogram (P55) 25 Travel date (P95) 26 Elapsed recording time (P81) AF tracking operation (P42, 109) : Intelligent ISO (P102) 27 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting¢2 (P98) W T 1X : Zoom/Extra o
Others ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode (P49) 2 Protected picture (P143) 3 Favourites (P140) : Zoom mark (P120) 1/6 1 4 Stamped with text indication (P134) 5 Picture size (P100) 6 Quality (P101) 7 Battery indication (P17) 8 Folder/File number (P159) 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use (Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera • This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP58". It is possible to take pictures in 3.0 m depth for 60 minutes.¢1 ¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
Others 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. • Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery, 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 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. (P23) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
Others [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. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) – Files not based on the DCF standard. • Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
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. ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P179–188). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P33) 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. (P19) • The battery is exhausted. • Keep the ON/OFF button pressed until the status indicator is turned on. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • 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. (P52) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > When it is dirty, lightly wipe the surface of the lens with soft and 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? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P103) > Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P113) > 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 [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P56) • Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P65) or [BURST] (P112) in [REC] mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when red-eye reduction (P57) has been set. • Has [FLASH BURST] (P76) in scene mode been set? Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P139) is set to [ON].
Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.
Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. • Output from the [HDMI] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer. > Connect it only to the TV. 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.
Others The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly? > Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P34, 156) The card is not recognised by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognised.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. • When the mode dial is set to [¨], contents of the built-in memory will be displayed.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P36) ] and then select the [~] icon to set White lamp may come on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • AF assist lamp (P116) will turn on white in the dark place to assist the focusing. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P116) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present. • 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, but this is not a malfunction. Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the extra optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This is not a malfunction.
Others 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. ∫ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio X ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio X ( Picture size ) ( ) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio Y ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 4s 64 MB 128 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation. 256 MB Card 1 min 27 s Cannot be used.
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