Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX550 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before Use Quick Guide ..............................................4 Standard Accessories ...............................6 Names of the Components .......................7 How to Use the Touch Panel ....................9 • What can be done by touch operation .................................10 Preparation Charging the Battery ...............................11 • About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures).........14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...........
• [PIN HOLE] .......................................82 • [FILM GRAIN] ...................................82 Motion Picture Mode ...............................83 Taking a picture with Face Recognition function.......................86 • Face Recognition functions...............86 • Face settings.....................................87 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations.....90 • Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture .........................
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. (P11) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P16) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P18) Refer to P19 when you use a card.
Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.
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 (P54) Lens (P152) Self-timer indicator (P61)/ AF assist lamp (P109) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 51, 148) Status indicator (P17, 29, 35) [MENU/SET] button (P20) [DISPLAY] button (P51) [Q.
Before Use 12 13 14 15 16 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P20) Zoom lever (P43) Speaker (P129) Microphone (P83, 109, 133) Shutter button (P35, 83) [E.ZOOM] button (P45) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when 18 19 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫ 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.
Before Use What can be done by touch operation Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation. When recording Select [REC] mode (P33) Select scene mode (P70) [REC] mode can be selected by using the touch panel. Quick Menu (P25) Touch AF/AE (P62) Menu can be set using It is possible to set the the touch panel. focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
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 • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • 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 The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 87.] Playback time Approx. 360 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.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • 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 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 k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The 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) (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)¢ (Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard) MultiMediaCard Characteristics • Fast recording and writing speed. • Write-Protect switch A provided.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON 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 Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P23) • It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
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 programme AE 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 programme AE mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
Preparation 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. 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.
Preparation 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. • Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pressing [DISPLAY]. – [WHITE BALANCE] (P99)/[STABILIZER] (P108) Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. A Touch the menu item and the setup. Q.MENU A Item B Settings C The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] 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 P23. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P20 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 [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P51) [REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ [HISTOGRAM] [PATTERN]: [ ]/[ ] ] in the Intelligent auto mode. This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram.
Preparation The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: 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 [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. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
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. Turn the camera on. OFF A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!]. Press [MODE]. Touch the mode.
Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P35) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. » Programme AE mode (P40) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¹ Aperture-priority AE mode (P63) The subjects are recorded with set aperture. ¼ Shutter-priority AE mode (P64) The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed. º Manual exposure mode (P65) The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed.
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 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. • The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶. • 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. ¦ > [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]¢ (P95)/[BURST] (P105)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P107)/[FACE RECOG.] (P86) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu – [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P28) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P29) [5MIN.
Basic [REC] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE 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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. A [MODE] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Touch [PROGRAM AE].
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. A Focus B Focus indication AF area Sound When the subject is focused On White>Green Beeps 2 times When the subject is not focused Blinks White>Red Beeps 4 times C DE A B C D E F G ¢ 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 Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P108), a tripod or the self-timer (P61). • 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: ñ³±´² ¿n 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 9.8k], 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 ∫ 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. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ 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 (1k) when the camera is turned on.
Basic Using the Easy zoom It automatically zooms to Tele (maximum zoom position).The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set. Press [E.ZOOM]. You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P106) is set to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set: The zoom stops once at the maximum zoom position of the optical zoom. (1) When [E.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P9) the screen horizontally.
Basic Using the Touch Zoom Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever toward [Z] (T). Move the position to be displayed by dragging the picture (P9). A • When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. • Position of the enlarged part can be also moved by touching the [3]/[4]/[2]/[1], or pressing 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.
Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 Press [MODE] during playback. A [MODE] button 2 Touch the mode. ∫ List of [PLAYBACK] modes ( [NORMAL PLAY] (P46) All the pictures are played back. K [SLIDE SHOW] (P110) The pictures are played back in sequence. L [MULTI PLAYBACK] (P113) Multiple pictures are played back on one screen. [CALENDAR] (P114) Pictures are played back by the date recorded.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ 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 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [‚] button Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. Touch [YES]. To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Touch the picture to be deleted.
Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P119) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], select [YES] and delete the pictures. Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
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. In recording mode C Normal display¢1 D No display¢3 E No display (Recording guide line)¢1, 2, 3 6 /2# '# /2# '# In playback mode F Normal display G Display with recording information¢1 H No display 100_0001 1/6 1ST DAY 2 months 10 days 10:00 1. DEC.
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) Note • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ 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 [‰]. Touch the item. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P56) • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds.
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) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ], [ ]) selected, it will ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye. ∫ 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 AUTO 60 cm to 6.0 m 1.0 m to 2.8 m ISO80 60 cm to 1.7 m 1.0 m ISO100 60 cm to 1.9 m 1.0 m ISO200 60 cm to 2.7 m 1.0 m to 1.2 m ISO400 60 cm to 3.8 m 1.0 m to 1.8 m ISO800 80 cm to 5.4 m 1.0 m to 2.5 m 1.0 m 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¢1 to 1/2000 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2 1/30¢1 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P108). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P97) • ¢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: ³±´²n 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 rotating 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 [#]. Touch the item.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Touch the item. • 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. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch [ ]. Touch the subject. • AF area will be displayed when the subject is recognised, and the focus and exposure will follow the movement of the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ± Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (Aperture-priority AE) Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY]. Touch the aperture set bar.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ´ Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [SHUTTER PRIORITY]. Touch the shutter speed set bar.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ² Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter speed set bar B.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in playback mode. Note • Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in playback mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³±´ ¿n Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears. Touch the slide bar. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. Touch [EXIT].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket Auto Bracket [REC] mode: ³±´² ¿ 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] several times to display [AUTO BRACKET]. Touch the slide bar.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Colour Bracket [REC] mode: ³±´² Pressing the shutter button once allows you to take 3 pictures in black and white/standard/ sepia. Press 3 [È] several times to display [AUTO BRACKET] and touch [DISPLAY]. • Touching [DISPLAY] allows you to switch between auto bracket and colour bracket. Touch [2]/[1] to display [ ]. Touch [EXIT]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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. Registering scenes in scene mode (My scene mode) In [MY SCN MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one of the recording mode. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the scene mode for each recording (Scene mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the scene mode each time you make a recording. 1 2 In step 2 above, touch [SCENE MODE]. 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 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 Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position. 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 Touch the level of transform. • It can be set from the quick menu (P25). 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. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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 Touch the direction to take picture. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. 2 Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE]. 3 Touch [NEXT].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. [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 [ ].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 [ ].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m 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] (P125). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME].
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] (P125). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P77. Note • The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].
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 [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY]. 2 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. 3 Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) 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 pictures max. 5 pictures Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away. • The shutter speed becomes the following.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 2 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. 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)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P172 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿ Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Face Recognition functions Set [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. The following will then be possible using the Face Recognition function. • It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face settings Up to 6 face images can be registered together with information such as name and birthday. It makes the recognition easier by registering multiple images of same person. ∫ Registering from the [REC] mode menu Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] mode menu and then press 1. (P23) Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch the item. [NAME]: The name can be registered. For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P123 A A Face image Edit screen [PRIORITY]: The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces. The priority can be changed in following operation. Touch the position of priority you would like to move. [AGE]: Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [3]/[4] for each item, and touch [SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Deleting information for registered faces 1 In Step 3 of “Face settings”, press to select [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Touch the image of the person to cancel. 3 Touch [YES]. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´² ¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. 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 departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET] 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. 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.
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 P23. 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. (P20) 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 P23. 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: ñ³±´² ¿ ∫ 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 P23. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: ³±´² ¿ [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 P23. 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 P23. 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. • It can be set from the quick menu (P25). 1 Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1 • Press 1 again if [Ò] or [ SET ] is selected. 2 Touch within the frame to finely adjust. • You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or pressing 3/4/2/1 of the cursor button.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: ³±´² ¿ [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) [ The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas.
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) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: ³±´² [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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: ³±´² [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • When it is set to [LOW], [STANDARD] or [HIGH], [ ] is displayed on the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR EFFECT] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Setting colour effects for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: ñ³±´²n [OFF]: [B/W]: [SEPIA]: [COOL]: [WARM]: This is the standard setting. The picture becomes black and white. The picture becomes sepia. The picture becomes bluish. The picture becomes reddish. Note • When in Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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: ³±´² ¿ [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 P23. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: ³±´² ¿ [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 (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) ∫ 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. CANCEL t u EXIT A B C D E F G ¢ Back to previous picture¢ Play/Pause Ahead to next picture¢ Return to slide show set screen Reduce volume level Increase volume level Exit slide show These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings Slide show set screen You can change the settings for [EFFECT] and [MUSIC]. during the slide show playback on the slide show set screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effect when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. [MUSIC] Following music can be selected to play during slide show playback.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK]. A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Slide bar • You can also turn the zoom lever several times toward [L] (W) to switch to multiple screen. A Touch the picture to select. • The screen can be switched to 12 screens by touching [ and to 30 screens by touching [ ].
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar screen. Touch the date to play back. A: Previous month B: Next month • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed. AB Touch the picture to select.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [DUAL PLAY]. • You cannot select [DUAL PLAY] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded picture. Touch a picture to select from above or below. 1 The previous picture is displayed. 2 The next picture is displayed.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ 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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CATEGORY PLAY]. Touch the category to playback.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P119) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Note • You can use only [EDIT], [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.]) Favourite setting of the picture, editing and deleting can be done easily by using the touch panel. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [EASY ORG.]. ∫ [EASY ORG.] Screen A The previous picture is displayed. B The next picture is displayed. C Items D Thumbnail E Return to normal playback. C F The main image • Picture can be forwarded/rewound also by pressing 2/1.
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]) Touch [Ü]. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch the main image. • Repeat the step to set more than 2 images.
Advanced (Playback) [EDIT] [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.) Touch [ ]. Touch [RESIZE]. Touch the picture size. • Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch the main image.
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [ ]. Touch [TRIMMING]. Select the part to be trimmed. Reduction Enlargement () Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag (P9): Move • The zoom lever and cursor buttons can also be used. Move the position () Touch [SET]. Touch [YES].
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [ ]. Touch [LEVELING]. Touch [ ]/[ ] to adjust the tilting, and then touch [SET]. : clockwise : counter-clockwise ≥Up to 2 o can be adjusted. Touch [YES]. Note • Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed. • Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original image when levelling is performed.
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] (P125). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode and [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles. You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Touch [ ]. Touch [TITLE EDIT].
Advanced (Playback) Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.] or [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date can also be registered by using the operation in steps 5 and following. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date and [TITLE EDIT] cannot be registered at the same time.
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.) Touch [ ]. Touch [TEXT STAMP]. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch the main image. • Repeat the step to set more than 2 images. • Up to 50 pictures can be selected at once.
Advanced (Playback) Touch [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. / > / / > / / > Touch [YES]. Note • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer.
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Touch [ ]. Touch [PROTECT]. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch the main image. • Repeat the step to set more than 2 images. • Setting is cancelled by touching the same picture again. Touch [EXIT]. ∫ Cancelling all the [PROTECT] settings 1 Touch [CANCEL] in step 3. 2 Touch [YES]. Note • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.
Advanced (Playback) [DELETE] Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera. • Refer to P49 to delete multiple or all pictures. Touch the image from the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen, and touch [‚]. Touch [YES].
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Select motion picture [ back. ] and touch [ ] to play B A A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s]. ∫ Operations performed during motion picture playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, copy them, etc. [EDIT] This is same function as [EDIT] in [EASY ORG.] (P120). [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. (P23) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
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 (P135) 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) [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) 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. (P23) 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) [COPY] 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. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4. : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory. > step 3. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
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 e-mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this. • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
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] (P31) 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 ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Built-in memory Card DCIM 100_PANA 100_PANA P1000001.JPG 1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures MISC: DPOF print Favourite P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. • After [NO.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures AV OUT/ DIGITAL If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and start printing 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.
Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears. Do not disconnect the USB cable while [å] is displayed. Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. USB MODE PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) PC SELECT SET Note • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected.
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.
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) AV OUT/ DIGITAL Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P31) Turn this unit and the TV off. 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 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 cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.
Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT/ DIGITAL #WFKQ .
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [»] (Initial setting) 1 2 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P54) 3 AF area (P41) 16 4 Focus (P41) AUTO 15 5 Picture size (P95) 6 Quality (P96) 7 Battery indication (P14) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P169) 9 Built-in memory (P18) : Card (P18) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity (P98) 12 : Touch AF/AE (P62) 13 Shutter speed (P41) 14 Aperture value (P41) 15 Metering mode (P104) 16 Optical image sta
Others 17 18 19 20 21 ∫ In recording (after settings) 17 Touch AF/AE (P62) ISO : AF Macro mode (P59) 100 COOL R 3s : Macro zoom mode (P59) 37 : Flash output adjustment (P57) 36 18 White balance (P99) Q 35 19 ISO sensitivity (P98) 34 33 Maximum ISO sensitivity level (P98) 32 20 Colour effect (P107) 1 3s 21 Recording quality (P84) 22 Available recording time (P83): R8m30s 31 30 29 23 Spot AF area (P102) 24 Name¢1 (P77) 25 Histogram (P28, 52) 26 Travel date (P90) 27 Elapsed recording time (P83) : Intelligent
1 100_0001 1/6 9s 1 日目 1 ヵ月10日 2009.12. 1 10:00 Others ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode (P46) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Protected picture (P127) 3 Favourites (P119) 20 8 100_0001 4 Stamped with text indication (P125) 19 1 1/6 9 5 Picture size (P95) 10 9s Motion picture icon (P129) 11 18 6 Quality (P96) 12 1ST DAY 17 7 Battery indication (P14) 16 2 months 10 days 13 8 Folder/File number (P138) 15 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
Others 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 benzene, 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 Charger • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. • Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio. • The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. • After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.) • Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Others About the personal information If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BABY2]/face recognition function, this personal information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image. Disclaimer • Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Others About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it. • You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod. • Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod.
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. (P19) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination.
Others [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. • In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P32).
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P160–168). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P30) 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. (P16) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P22) • 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. (P49, 128) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
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. (P98) > Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P107) > Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.
Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P29) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer. The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P130) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P46) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted.
Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture. Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black.
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 [COMPONENT OUT] 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 extra horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P32) ] and then select the [~] icon to set A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P109) 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]? (P109) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
Others Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to macro zoom mode? (P59) Maximum zoom during macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. 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. (P138) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
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 A › A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio Y ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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