Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX700 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 Preparation Charging the Battery ...............................11 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...............................16 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........
• Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]................................93 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function ..................................................96 • Face Settings ....................................97 • Setting Auto Registration/ Sensitivity........................................101 • Auto Registration ............................102 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ..........................................103 • 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. 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 supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 Flash (P56) Lens (P184, 185) Self-timer indicator (P63) AF Assist Lamp (P125) Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when 1 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
Before Use 15 Lens barrel 16 [HDMI] socket (P163, 165) 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P161, 168, 171, 174) 18 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the 15 16 17 18 19 tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 19 Card/Battery door (P16) 20 Release lever (P16) 21 DC coupler cover (P17) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P17.
Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen. Touch the screen Drag Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel. You can make settings by touching the items displayed on the screen.
Before Use Note • The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off. • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) • Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit 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. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. inlet type ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.
Preparation ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 130 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal. Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above.
Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures Recording time Approx. 150 min (By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery.
Preparation ∫ Playback Playback time Approx. 200 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P27). – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
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 turns off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
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 on 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 cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card which can be used with this unit SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) Remarks • SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment. • SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Touch [LANGUAGE SET]. Select the language. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) Touch [CLOCK SET]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].
Preparation Touch [SET] to set. Touch [SET]. • Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings screen. • 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 [SET] has been selected to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the Clock Setting” procedure below.
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back 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 [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Programme AE Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button C [MENU] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Preparation Touch [š]. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Touch the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. • Select a menu item next and set it.
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. Touch [ ] to display the Quick Menu in recording status. Touch the menu item. A Item B Settings Touch the content of the setting. Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.
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], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P32) 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 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 different from real life on the LCD monitor.
Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. q [ECONOMY] p [SLEEP MODE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] ECO [LCD POWER SAVE]: Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered. The battery life will be conserved by lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor further during the recording¢.
Preparation v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P173) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P31) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
Preparation | [VIDEO OUT] Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback Mode only) [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. [TV ASPECT] Set to match the type of TV. (Playback Mode only) [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable is connected.
Preparation Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [VIERA Link] [OFF]: Operations will be on the camera only. [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) The operations you can perform on the camera are limited. • This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
Preparation Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. [CALIBRATION] 1 2 Touch [START]. Touch the orange [r] mark displayed on the screen in order with the stylus pen (supplied) (5 places). • A message is displayed once the 3 Touch [END] to finish. position is set. • Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again. ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.
Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Record Still Picture or Motion Picture Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch the mode. ∫ List of [REC] Modes ¦ [INTELLIGENT AUTO] (P35) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. » [PROGRAM AE] (P39) The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Basic A Shutter button B Motion picture button Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P43). ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each Recording Mode. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording. Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.
Basic [REC] Mode: ñ 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.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.
Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P56) • When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 1 Touch the subject. • AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it will determine the most appropriate scene for the locked subject. ] is touched. • AF Tracking is cancelled when [ 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Note • [FACE RECOG.
Basic • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P27) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P28) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P28) [2SEC.] Flash (P56) /Œ [QUALITY] (P110) A [SENSITIVITY] (P111) (Intelligent ISO) (The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO1600)¢2,3 [ISO LIMIT SET] (P113) 1600¢2 [WHITE BALANCE] (P113) [AWB] [AF MODE] (P116) š (Set to [ detected¢4) ] when a face cannot be [PRE AF] (P119) [METERING MODE] (P120) C [I.
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 the [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Touch [PROGRAM AE].
Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P61). • It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function if the touch shutter function is set to [ × ] (P43). Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture.
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. • It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function if the touch shutter function is set to [ × ].
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P124), a tripod or the self-timer (P63). • 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: Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ × ] in recording mode. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture. AUTO A U UTO O 0 7 A The area that can be focused with the Touch Shutter.
Basic [REC] Mode: 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. When [AF MODE] (P116) is set to [ ] (Tracking AF), it is possible to continue to adjust the focus and exposure of the subject automatically even when the subject moves. Set [AF MODE] (P116) from the recording menu.
Basic [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/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 10.5k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ ). The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.
Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Maximum magnification Picture quality Conditions Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 5k 10.5k¢ No deterioration No deterioration [PICTURE SIZE] with selected. None (P109) is Screen display A [ Feature Intelligent Zoom 6.5k (including Optical Zoom 5k) Maximum 13.7k (including Extra Optical Zoom magnification 10.5k) Picture quality No noticeable deterioration Conditions [I.RESOLUTION] (P121) on the [REC] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
Basic Note • 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. • If you use the Zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated. • When using the Digital Zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.
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 is switched from [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. • During recomposition of the burst picture group information, the currently retrieving information icon [ ] will appear.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ ] to change to the 12 screen display. A Slide bar B Burst icon [˜] • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. –[ ]>1 screen –[ ]>12 screens –[ ]>30 screens – [ CAL ]>Calendar screen display • You can also switch the playback screen by rotating the zoom lever towards [L](W). – 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P136) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom A 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). • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates. Move the position to be displayed by dragging the picture (P9).
Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode 1 2 Press [MODE] during playback. Touch the mode. [NORMAL PLAY] (P48) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P133) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CALENDAR] (P136) You can display pictures by recording date. [MODE PLAY] (P137) Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD]¢1, or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. ¢1 This is the specification to record and playback high definition images. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P138) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. (For example, if you delete a burst picture group with [˜], all the pictures in that group are deleted.) • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ ]. Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. Touch [YES].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures Touch [ ]. Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Select the picture to be deleted. (repeat this step) •[ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels the setting. Touch [OK]. Touch [YES]. ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P154) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], select [YES] and delete the pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom (P50), while playing back motion pictures (P140) and during a slide show (P133), you can only select “Normal display E” or “No display G”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, the guideline is grey. (P76) • In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. (P76) ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Touch [ ]. Touch the item. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode”. (P58) • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
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. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet)¢1 AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 7.4 m (24.2 feet) ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) ¢2 ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet) ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.2 m (17.
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 1/60¢1 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P121) ¢2 When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO]. (P121) • ¢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 Touch [ ]. Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. •[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [ ] is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode. • To cancel, select [OFF] in step 2. • Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed during zooming.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)]. A Focus range • Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position. A • Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range B) • The image quality is poorer than during normal recording. • Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE] is set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Touch [ ]. Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. 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). • If you touch [CANCEL] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled. Note • When using a tripod etc.
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 [APERTURE VALUE] A. A Drag the aperture set bar B.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed (Sec) F2.2 to F6.3 8 to 1/2000 • Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected. • The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to Wide. Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu. Take the pictures. Note • Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in Playback Mode.
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 [SHUTTER SPEED] A. A Drag the shutter speed set bar B.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) 8 3.2 1.3 1/2 1/5 1/13 1/30 1/80 1/200 1/500 1/1300 Touch [ 6 2.5 1 1/2.5 1/6 1/15 1/40 1/100 1/250 1/640 1/1600 5 2 1/1.3 1/3.2 1/8 1/20 1/50 1/125 1/320 1/800 1/2000 4 1.6 1/1.6 1/4 1/10 1/25 1/60 1/160 1/400 1/1000 Aperture Value (W) F2.2 to F6.3 ] to close the Quick Menu. Take the pictures. Note • Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in Playback Mode.
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 [APERTURE VALUE] A or [SHUTTER SPEED] B. A B Drag the aperture set bar C or shutter speed set bar D.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual exposure Available Aperture Value (W) (Per 1/3 EV) Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) 60 to 1/2000 F2.2 to F6.3 • Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected. • The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to Wide. Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu. Take the pictures.
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. Properly exposed Underexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Touch [ Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. ]. Adjust the exposure by touching the slide bar. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. Touch [EXIT] to finish.
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 Touch [ ] on the exposure compensation screen as in step 2 on P70.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. Exposure value is displayed in the touch icon at the top right of the screen when the exposure is compensated. • The Auto Bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects. Pictures recorded in Burst Mode will be recorded as a burst picture group (P129). Touch [ ]. Touch the item. • Description of the selected item is displayed by selecting the item and touching [ ] if burst is not set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Burst speed Features [ ]¢1: 2 pictures/second, 5 pictures/second, 10 pictures/second Burst speed is adjusted automatically depending on the movement of the person or pet, etc. Maximum recordable pictures: 100 [ [ ]¢2: ]¢2: 2 pictures/second 5 pictures/second Suitable for moderate action shots. Maximum recordable pictures: 100 10 pictures/second It is suitable for recording fast movements, such as a bird beating its wings.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch [EXIT] to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Focus on the subject and take a picture. • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. Note • When [ ] or [ ] is selected, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritise the burst speed. Therefore, if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast, it may have trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus.
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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [SCENE MODE]. Select the Scene Mode. • Menu screen can be switched by touching [3]/[4].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, 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 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) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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]. • You can also enter [NEXT] by pressing the shutter button halfway. • Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HANDHELD NIGHT SHOT] This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are all combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even when recording with the camera in your hand. Note • 10 pictures are recorded continuously, and all will be combined to make a single picture.
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] (P146). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 2 Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME]. Enter the birthday or name.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P146). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P82. 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) [FLASH BURST] This will take pictures in burst with the flash. It is useful for when taking pictures continuously in a dark area. Pictures recorded will be recorded together as a single burst picture group. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Touch the picture size and aspect ratio. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size. 2 Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Touch the number of seconds you wish to set. 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600]. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. [HIGH DYNAMIC] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances. ∫ Setting the effect 1 Touch the effect you wish to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Pictures This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. A Motion picture button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Touch the mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures B cannot be recorded without audio.) • The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Refer to P126 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P206 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures or taking pictures with Burst while recording Motion Pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. It is also possible to record with burst. ∫ Taking a still picture while recording a motion picture During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. ∫ Burst during motion picture recording 1 Setup burst before starting motion picture recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to Intelligent Auto Mode • When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 2 on page 88, 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] Touch [REC MODE] on the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. (P23) Select the item and then touch [SET]. Recording format Features • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. [AVCHD(1080i)] [AVCHD(720p)] • It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD. Refer to the instructions of the device used for details on compatibility.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch the item. When [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected in step 2 Item High quality ([FSH]) FSH FH ([FH]) Longer time Quality (bit rate)¢1 fps Aspect ratio 1920k1080 pixels Approx. 17 Mbps¢2 1920k1080 pixels Approx. 13 Mbps¢2 50i Full high (Sensor definition output is 25 fps) 16:9 When [AVCHD(720p)] is selected in step 2 Item High quality ([SH]) ([H]) Longer time Quality (bit rate)¢1 fps Aspect ratio 1280k720 pixels Approx. 17 Mbps¢2 1280k720 pixels Approx.
Advanced (Recording pictures) When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 2 Item High quality Picture size ([HD]) 1280k720 pixels ¢1([WVGA]) 848k480 pixels ([VGA]) 640k480 pixels ([QVGA]) 320k240 pixels fps Aspect ratio 16:9 30 Longer time 4:3 ¢1 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • With the [AVCHD] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera. [FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images • Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair when registering.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [MEMORY]. Touch [NEW]. • [NEW] will not display if there are 6 people already registered. Delete a person already registered to register a new person. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display will return to the recording screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch item to edit. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item [NAME] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Touch [SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P128. [AGE] It is possible to register the birthday. 1 Touch [SET]. 2 Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [3]/[4] for each item, and touch [SET]. [FOCUS ICON] Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. 1 2 3 4 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [MEMORY]. Touch the face image to edit or delete. Touch the item. Item 5 Description of settings [INFO EDIT] Changing the information of an already registered person.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done. 1 2 3 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [SET]. Touch the item. Item [AUTO REGISTRATION] Description of settings [OFF]/[ON] • When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], [FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically. • For details, see “Auto Registration” on P102.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (Except with Auto Bracket, [BURST], [AUDIO REC.] and [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode) • It may be extremely hard to recognise only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face images with [FACE RECOG.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: 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) Touch year/month/day, set the return date using [3]/[4], and then touch [SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, touch [SET] while the date bar is displayed. Touch [LOCATION]. Touch [SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P128. Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen. • Touch [EXIT] 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, touch [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3 or 7 and then perform the operation in step 9. 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. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch [DESTINATION]. C C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. D Select the destination area of your trip using [2]/[1], and then touch [SET]. D Current time of the destination area E Time difference • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, touch [ ]. (The time advances by one hour.) Touch [ ] again to return to the original time. E Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [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: [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. [ ]: Square aspect ratio [X] [Y] [W] [ ] Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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: ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (14M) 4320k3240 pixels )¢ (10M 3648k2736 pixels (7M )¢ 3072k2304 pixels (5M ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M )¢ (0.
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) [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 number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600] when using the flash.) • When setting to [ ], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within the maximum setting of [ISO1600]. • The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures. Also, [ISO LIMIT SET] will not work.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [ISO LIMIT SET] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. Applicable modes: [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] Note • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise. • It will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 Select [ ], and then touch [ SET ]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch [SET]. • If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may not be able to set the White Balance.
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 this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to P96 for details. [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: [š]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]. • If the AF Mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • Switch the AF Mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù]. • The camera may detect subjects other than a person as a face.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • 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 2 ] (AF Tracking) Touch the subject. • The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. It will continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically following the movement of the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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. ¢ When recording motion pictures, only [ ] (Continuous AF) can be selected. About [ ] and [ ] [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is reduced.
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: [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) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting 1/250 1 Brightness Darker Brighter Jitter Less More Note • This should usually be set to [AUTO] to take pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM]. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P45 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE1]. • The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode. [COLOR EFFECT] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICT. ADJ.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: [CONTRAST]: [r]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [s]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [SHARPNESS]: [r]: The picture is sharply defined. [s]: The picture is softly focused. [SATURATION]: [r]: The colours in the picture become vivid.
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 for 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]: Jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. Applicable modes: [ [AVCHD(1080i)]]/[ [AVCHD(720p)]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]] Note • Refer to P93 for details. [REC QUALITY] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: ∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD(1080i)]].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONTINUOUS AF] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. It will continually keep on focusing on the subject that the focus was once set for. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • When set to [OFF], it may take time for motion picture recording to start. • Set this function to [OFF] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording. • In [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P82) or [PET] (P83) in Scene Mode. – [NAME] in [FACE RECOG.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Burst Pictures ∫ About the burst picture group Pictures taken with Burst or Flash Burst are recorded collectively as a burst picture group with burst icon [˜]. A A Burst icon • Continuous playback and multi playback in a group unit is possible. • Deleting and editing in a group unit is possible. (For example, if you delete a burst picture group with [˜], all the pictures in that group are deleted.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ About retrieval of burst picture group information If you delete or change the file names of pictures stored in the built-in memory using a PC, or pictures stored the memory card using a PC or other device, the camera will automatically retrieve the new information and recompose the burst picture groups when you switch it on again. During the retrieval of information after a change to the files, the currently retrieving information icon [ ] A will appear in the playback screen.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Editing Burst Pictures You can edit the pictures in the burst picture group as single pictures or in group units (including all pictures in group). ∫ Editing single pictures within a burst picture group • The following editing menu can be used.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Editing in burst picture group units All pictures in the burst picture group are edited at once. • For burst picture groups, the following editing menu can be used. – [TITLE EDIT] (P143), [TEXT STAMP] (P146), [RESIZE] (P149), [FAVORITE] (P154), 1 2 3 4 [PRINT SET] (P156), [PROTECT] (P158), [FACE REC EDIT] (P159), [COPY] (P160) Press [MENU] in normal playback screen. Select the item on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI].
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ 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. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favourites. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A Control panel A 2 Operate control panel by touching. B Return to slide show set screen ¢2 C Back to previous picture CANCEL D Play/Pause E Ahead to next picture¢2 F Exit slide show G Reduce volume level¢1 H Increase volume level¢1 ¢1 You can also adjust the volume level by using the zoom lever.
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. • [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards [L] (W) to display the calendar screen. (P49) Touch [3]/[4] to select the month to be played back. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. ] to display the multi playback screen.
Advanced (Playback) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MODE PLAY]. . Touch the item.
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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CATEGORY PLAY]. Touch the category to play back. • Only the category for which pictures have been found can be selected.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P154) (Only when [FAVORITE] (P31) is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY].
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio • This unit was designed to play motion pictures and still pictures with audio using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and AVCHD formats that were taken with this model (only). • Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. 2 Operate control panel by touching. C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind¢2 D Play/Pause E Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward¢2 F Stop G Reduce volume level¢1 H Increase volume level¢1 ¢1 You can also adjust the volume level by using the zoom lever.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback. • Motion picture is paused. Touch [ SAVE ]. Touch [YES]. Touch [ ] to finish. Picture size [MOTION JPEG] ([HD])/ ([WVGA]) ([VGA])/ ([FSH])/ FH ([FH]) [AVCHD(720p)] ([SH])/ 2 M (16:9) ([QVGA]) 0.
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], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a newly 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. [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures.
Advanced (Playback) Enter the text. (P128) Press [MENU] several times to return to the menu screen.¢ ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Note • To delete the title, erase all the text in the text input screen. • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • You can print out texts (comments) using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Drag the screen horizontally to select a motion picture to divide, and touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. • Motion picture is played back. Touch [ ] at the location to divide. • Motion picture is paused.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, 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. (P23) Touch the item. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] or [MULTI IN BURST GROUP], select burst picture group, and proceed to step 3.
Advanced (Playback) Select the item to stamp. Touch the item. Item Setting item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [NAME] [ Stamps names registered in name settings for [FACE RECOG.]. ]: [ ]: Stamps names registered in name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode. [OFF] [LOCATION] [ON]: Stamps the travel destination name set under [LOCATION].
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 / / / / • To stamp [AGE] when [ ] or [ / / > > > > ] is selected, touch [YES] and proceed to step 7. Touch [YES]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less.
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch the item. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] or [MULTI IN BURST GROUP], select burst picture group, and proceed to step 3. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET].
Advanced (Playback) Touch [YES]. Press [MENU] several times to return to the menu screen.¢ ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Note • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time with [MULTI]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. • Motion pictures, pictures with audio, and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be resized.
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [SINGLE] or [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP]. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], select burst picture group, and proceed to step 3. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. Select the parts to be cropped.
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute levelling of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [SINGLE] or [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP]. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], select burst picture group, and proceed to step 3. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. Touch [ ]/[ ] to adjust the levelling, and then touch [SET]. : clockwise : counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted.
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. (P23) Touch [ON]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P48 for information about how to play back pictures. Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] This can only be used when [FAVORITE] in setup menu is set to [ON]. 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.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [FAVORITE] settings 1 Touch [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2. 2 Touch [YES]. 3 Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set as a favourite. Note • You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites. • When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P53) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.
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 (P160) and then set the print setting.
Advanced (Playback) Touch [3]/[4] to set the number of prints, and then touch [SET] to set. • When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.) Press [MENU] several times to return to the menu screen. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings 1 Touch [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2. 2 Touch [YES]. 3 Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. • For details about the icon display during burst picture group playback, refer to “About display of [FAVORITE], [PRINT SET] and [PROTECT] icons during playback of burst picture groups.” on P132. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch the item. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] or [MULTI IN BURST GROUP], select burst picture group, and proceed to step 3.
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [REPLACE] or [DELETE]. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. • You cannot select pictures for which Face Recognition information has not been registered. Touch the name of the person you wish to edit. • [DELETE] > step 6.
Advanced (Playback) [COPY] You can copy data of pictures you have taken from the built-in memory onto a card or from a card into the built-in memory. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch the copy destination. : 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. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET].
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P30) 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 The recorded still pictures 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] 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.
Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P30) 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.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are connected.
Connecting to other equipment Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. Multi Playback This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. 3/4/2/1: Select the image. [OK]: Go to one screen display. Pictures in Burst Picture Group are played back with Multi Playback. (When Burst Picture Group is selected) Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [OPTION]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a while when the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed. – 3/4/2/1, [OK], [OPTION], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button • 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.
Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD recorder, or video.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.
Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] 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 may cause malfunction.) B Align the marks, and insert.
Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Touch [PC]. • If [USB MODE] (P29) 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. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with [USB MODE] set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) when you write the image from PC to a card.
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 from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it on a surface and operating it, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Touch [MULTI PRINT]. PictBridge Touch the item. MULTI SELECT • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], SELECT ALL and print the pictures. PRINT SET (DPOF) FAVORITE CANCEL Item Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed on the slide bar. • When you select the picture you wish to print, [é] will appear.
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 on a paper size or a layout MULTI SELECT PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE OFF NUM.
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 Programme AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting) 6 7 1 Recording Mode 1 2 3 4 5 2 REC MODE (P93)/Recording quality 0 (P93) 7 25 3 Picture size (P109) 24 4 Optical Image Stabilizer (P124)/ : 23 Jitter alert (P42) 22 5 Focus (P41) 21 6 Battery indication (P13) 7 Exposure Compensation (P70) F2.
Others 28 29 30 26 27 ∫ In recording (after settings) ¢1 26 Available recording time (P89): B/W 27 Spot AF area (P116) 31 Spot Metering Target (P120) 32 45 33 28 White Balance (P113) 44 29 Colour effect (P122) 34 43 30 Intelligent Exposure (P120) C 42 SCN 35 41 31 Auto Bracket (P71)/B: Audio Recording 1 (P124) 32 Wind cut (P127) 40 39 38 37 36 33 Flash output adjustment (P59) 34 Histogram (P55) 35 Scene Mode (P76) 36 Zoom/Extra Optical Zoom (P45)/ Digital Zoom (P45, 122)/Intelligent Zoom (P45): W 37 Minimu
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Playback Mode (P48) B/W 2 / : Recording quality (P93) 100_0001 1 24 10 : Burst Playback (P129) 23 1/7 11 : Audio playback (P140) 22 9s 3 Protected picture (P158) 21 12 4 Favourites (P154) 1ST ST DAY 20 13 5 Stamped with text indication (P146) 2 months 10days 19 6 Colour effect (P122) 14 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Others Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH] • 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.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P19) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting.
Others [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P31) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • It is a format that cannot be used with this unit. > Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
Others [THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED WITH THIS CAMERA, AND NOT SUITABLE FOR MOVIE RECORDING.] • The writing speed is lower if the card has been formatted using a PC or other equipment. As a consequence, motion picture recording may stop in the middle. If this happens, make a backup of the data and format (P31) the card in this unit. [CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT(NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS CARD.] > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P192–200). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P29) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (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. (P52) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
Others Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? 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. (P111) > Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT. ADJ.
Others Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
Others The LCD monitor flickers indoors. • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P27) Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Noise appears on the LCD monitor. • In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor.
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 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. The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
Others The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct date without setting the clock. (P20) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present.
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 • [i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100000 pictures remaining.
Others Aspect ratio X ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio Y ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio W ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format Picture quality setting [AVCHD(1080i)] FSH Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) Card [AVCHD(720p)] FH Cannot be used.
Others File format [MOTION JPEG] Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) Card Cannot be used.
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