Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LF1 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Contents Preparations Basics Before use............................................... 7 Standard Accessories............................ 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts.... 10 Cursor button/Control dial............................12 Putting on the hand strap.............................12 Charging battery................................... 13 Sequence of operations....................... 25 Using the control ring.......................... 27 Using Quick menu........................................
Contents Using the [Setup] menu....................... 54 [Clock Set]....................................................54 [World Time].................................................54 [Travel Date].................................................54 [Airplane Mode]............................................54 [Beep]...........................................................54 [Speaker Volume].........................................55 [Cust.Set Mem.]...........................................
Contents Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode....................... 96 [Expressive]..................................................98 [Retro]..........................................................98 [Old Days]....................................................98 [High Key].....................................................99 [Low Key].....................................................99 [Sepia]..........................................................
Contents Application (View) Wi-Fi/NFC Changing the picture information display, etc.......................................... 142 Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function.................... 143 Different playback methods [Playback Mode]................................. 145 [2D/3D Settings].........................................145 Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function... 170 [Airplane Mode]..........................................172 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function.........
Contents About connections............................. 229 Connecting at home (through a network)....................................230 Connecting when you are out (direct connection)......................................233 Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([History Connection]/ [Favorite Connection])................................234 Settings for sending pictures......................237 Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays.......................................
Preparations Before use ■■Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Preparations Before use ■■Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Preparations 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. ●●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. ●●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→75) Self-timer indicator (→89) / AF Assist Lamp (→136) Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. Control ring (→27) Allows you to zoom and adjust settings when recording. Lens (Top) Lens barrel Microphones (→26, 40) Zoom lever (→71) Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant subject.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts Viewfinder (→66) [LVF] button (→66) Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor. [Wi-Fi] button (→171) Charging lamp (→15) / Wi-Fi® connection lamp (→171) •• Charging in progress: Red •• When the Wi-Fi function is ON: Blue Motion picture button (→40) Record motion pictures. Strap eyelet (→12) Playback button Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode.
Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts Cursor button/Control dial [MENU/SET] button Up cursor button ( ) •• Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→52) •• Exposure Compensation (→90) Right cursor button ( ) •• Flash (→75) Left cursor button ( ) •• Macro recording (→78, 80), Manual Focus (→87) Control dial •• Turn the dial to select setting items and change setting values.
Preparations Charging battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. ••Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ••Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge Turn off Yes Turn on No ■■About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets.
Preparations Charging battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery, insert it into the camera. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Insert the battery all the way ••Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever. Lever Close the card/battery door ••Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.
Preparations Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug. Charging lamp USB connection cable (supplied) •• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress (Red) Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) ■■Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 160 min ••The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage.
Preparations Charging battery Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
Preparations Charging battery ■■Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor) [Rec Format] [AVCHD] [Rec Quality] [FHD] [FHD] Approx. 70 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Available recording time Actual available recording time* [MP4] * The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom. ●●Recording conditions ••Temperature 23 °C (73.
Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) ••Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Insert the card all the way ••Push in until it clicks. Close the card/battery door ••Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position. Card (Check orientation) ■■To remove card Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■■Built-in memory (approx. 87 MB) ●●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→169) ●●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■■Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used.
Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (switch with [Remaining Disp.
Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) ■■Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. ••Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] ••The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Preparations Setting the clock ●●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. ●●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. To change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu. ••Clock settings will be saved for approx.
Basics Sequence of operations Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera 1 Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to → the mode that you want to use. [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Program AE] Mode 2 [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→29) Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→38) Determine aperture, then record pictures.
Basics Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot ■■Taking still pictures Microphones Shutter button Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully to take the picture ■■Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording 3 Motion picture button ■■Holding the camera ••To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet
Basics Using the control ring The “Control Ring” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring to change the settings of the unit. (In [Intelligent Auto] Mode) Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending on recording modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.
Basics Using the control ring Using Quick menu Using the Quick menu, you can change camera settings with the control ring. Press [Q.MENU/ Press ] button to select menu items ••The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode. Turn the control ring to change the setting Sensitivity ••You can also change settings with the control dial.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■■Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. AF Tracking The icon of scene detected Recognises people Recognises babies*1 Recognises landscapes Recognises sunsets Recognises night scenes and people in them*2 is selected) (Only when Recognises night scenes*2 Recognises night scenes without a tripod.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Defocusing the background You can also use [Intelligent Auto] Mode to adjust background defocusing easily, as with in [Aperture-Priority] mode. Press Turn the control ring to adjust background defocusing Select Defocus background condition Exit ••[AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment. ••You can also make adjustments with and the control dial. ••To return to automatic adjustment → Press [Q.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode About the Happy colour setting When [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid colouring.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [iHDR] When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking ••To cancel AF Tracking → Press . Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to lock ••To cancel AF Lock → Press [MENU/SET].
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and colouring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the userfriendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode. ■■Switching to [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode Use the [iA MODE] menu to switch the mode.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■■Adjusting brightness, colouring, and background defocusing Press Press to select an item to adjust Adjusts brightness. Adjusts background defocusing. Select Exit Adjusts colouring. ••[AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode About [Intelligent Auto] setting items Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.
Basics Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode ■■Recording mode: Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Set to ([Program AE] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ●●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Self Timer].
Basics How to adjust focus When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the centre of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the centre, follow the steps below.
Basics Recording motion pictures ■■Recording mode: *1 *2 *1 You cannot record motion pictures in [3D Photo Mode]. *2 You cannot record motion pictures in [Soft Focus] and [Star Filter]. You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Press the motion picture button to start recording Microphones [Rec Format] (→139)/ [Rec Quality] (→139) Elapsed recording time ●●Do not block the microphones when recording motion pictures. ●●Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.
Basics Recording motion pictures About recording modes ■■Recording motion pictures in The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. hen scene does not W correspond to any on the right. ••In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected. •• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes. ••If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appropriate mode manually is recommended.
Basics Recording motion pictures ●●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. ●●When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus. ●●Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc.
Basics Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures can be taken while a motion picture is being recorded. [Still Picture Size] (→140) 9M 6M 2M Maximum number of pictures 15 pictures ••The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded.
Basics Viewing your pictures When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Press the Playback button ••By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Press to select a picture to be displayed ••When the buttons are held down, the pictures can be scrolled quickly forward or backward. ••Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.
Basics Viewing your pictures Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move the zoom lever toward T side Current zoom position Cancel Delete ••Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) ••To reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side ••Move zoom position → Press ●●Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback or panorama picture playback.
Basics Viewing your pictures Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Move the zoom lever toward W side Picture no./Total no. Panorama pictures Motion pictures ••Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen. (Move the lever to the T side to return.
Basics Viewing your pictures Viewing pictures by their recording date [Calendar] Move the zoom lever toward W side several times Use cursor button to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] ••Pictures are displayed in Multi Playback (30-picture screen). The cursor will appear on the first picture taken on the selected date. ••You can also select the date with the control dial. ●●Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen.
Basics Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time 10:00 1. APR.
Basics Viewing motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback Press [MENU/SET] ••A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. Save ••Still pictures are saved with [Aspect Ratio] setting of 16:9 and [Picture Size] at 2M*. * In the following cases, saved pictures become 4:3, 0.3M.
Basics Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) However, pictures will not be deleted in the following cases. ••Protected pictures ••Card switch is in “LOCK” position. ••Pictures not of DCF standard (→44) Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture ••A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].
Basics Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group (→143) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted) Press [ ] button while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ••Items can also be selected by turning the control dial. ●●[Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP.] button Picture selected ••To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again.
Basics Setting the menu Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] ••Items can also be selected by turning the control dial. Press to select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.
Basics Setting the menu Menu type ●●In recording mode ●●In playback mode [Rec] You can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] You can select the recording format and picture quality and other settings. [Setup] You can perform settings for convenience of use such as the clock setting and changing of the beep sounds. [Wi-Fi] You can perform settings required to use a Wi-Fi connection and Wi-Fi functions.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) ●●In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Airplane Mode], [Beep], [Composition Guide], [Stabilizer Demo.] and [Language] are set. [Clock Set] Set time, date, and display format. (→23) [World Time] Set the local time at travel destination.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Speaker Volume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). ■■Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] ●●Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. [Cust.Set Mem.] Register the current camera settings. (→115) [Fn Button Set] Register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn] button for faster operation.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Monitor Luminance] Make LCD monitor easier to see. ■■Settings [Auto Power Monitor] [Power Monitor] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. The brightness becomes higher than usual for easy viewing outdoors. [OFF] — ●●Cannot select [Auto Power Monitor] in playback mode. ●●[Power Monitor] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Histogram] Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Remaining Disp.] Switch the display between the remaining number of still pictures you can take or the remaining recording time of a motion picture that you can record for the available card or built-in memory. ■■Settings Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded. Displays the remaining recording time. [Lens Resume] ●●[Zoom Resume] Remember the zoom position when turning the camera off.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Economy] Turn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimise battery consumption. ●●[Auto Power Off] Automatically shut off the camera while not in use. ■■Settings: [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF] ●●To restore → Turn on the camera again.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. ■■Settings [1SEC] / [2SEC] Displays the playback screen for the set time before automatically returning to the recording screen. [HOLD] Keeps the automatic playback screen displayed until [MENU/SET] is pressed. [OFF] — ●●For [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the setting is fixed to [2SEC]. ●●Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Reset] Reset to the default settings. ●●[Reset Rec. settings?] ●●[Reset setup parameters?] ●●Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset. ●●Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following: ••Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes ●●Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. ●●Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Output] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. ●● [Video Out] ■■Settings ●● [NTSC] Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL] Video output is set to PAL system. [TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. ■■Settings Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation. Rotate and display only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait orientation. [OFF] — ●●[Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.
Basics Using the [Setup] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting. ●●When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.
Basics Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Text is inserted at the cursor position. ••To change the character type → Select , and press [MENU/SET].
Application (Record) Switching between the monitor and viewfinder By using the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright area. Press [LVF] button ■■About diopter adjustment Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder. Diopter adjustment dial ●●When doing diopter adjustment, align the centre of the viewfinder with your eye.
Application (Record) Switching the display of recording information, etc. You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→70). Press [DISP.] button to change display With information* With information (simple display) Without information With information (simple display) + level gauge With information and with level gauge* * Set [Histogram] to display a histogram.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] ■■Recording mode: By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your subject (the composition), you can take more impressive still pictures. The following guidelines can be used. Composition name [Rule of Thirds Offset] Guideline Description This composition creates a more interesting photo by offsetting the subject from the centre.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] ■■How to select guidelines Press [Fn] button Use cursor button to select the guideline to display and press [MENU/SET] Composition Guide Cancel Select Set ••You can also select the guideline with the control dial. ••Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn when you press the [DISP.] button. to flip.
Application (Record) Using the level gauge ■■Recording mode: If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. Press [DISP.] button to switch the display Press the button to switch the display. Press the button until the level gauge is displayed. Correct camera angle ■■Using the level gauge The yellow line indicates the current angle (horizontal line).
Application (Record) Using Zoom ■■Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) ••The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is moved. Extra optical zoom is set Focus range Zoom ratio Digital Zoom range Optical Zoom range Zoom bar i.Zoom range ●●Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ●●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
Application (Record) Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. ■■Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 7.1x is possible if pictures without Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→128) have been selected by [Picture ●●Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: ••[Macro Zoom] ••Scene Mode ([3D Photo Mode]) ■■Extra optical zoom Zooming in up to 13.9x is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu (→128).
Application (Record) Using Zoom To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination. ■■[i.ZOOM] You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. Set [i.Resolution] to [i.ZOOM] on the [Rec] menu. (→135) ●●When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to the picture. ●●[i.
Application (Record) Using Zoom [Step Zoom] You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualisation of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens. ••If recording in [Intelligent Auto] Mode or Scene Mode, you can adjust the [Step Zoom] with the control ring.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with flash ■■Recording mode: Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET] Type, operations ∗1 Uses [Auto] •• Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye]∗2 •• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) Taking pictures of subjects in dark places [Forced Flash On] •• Always flash Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent) [Slow Sync.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with flash ●●Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→10) or look at it from close range. Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject). ●●The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with flash ■■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ – ○ ○ ○ – – – ○ ∗ Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness. ••The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the , , , and Scene Modes.
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) ■■Recording mode: * * Only [3D Photo Mode] can be set. When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. Wide).
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. ■■Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. Zoom Focus Mode [ ][ ] [MF] [AF] Max. W 3 cm (0.098 feet) 50 cm (1.6 feet) Max. T 80 cm (2.6 feet) 80 cm (2.
Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording) [Macro Zoom] ■■Recording mode: * * Cannot be set in the following modes: [Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect] To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] ( subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro] ( ). ) enables the Press Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] ( [MENU/SET] ) and press Adjust the magnification with the zoom lever Return The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■Recording mode: When Auto Focus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focusing methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting. Press Use cursor button to select [AF] and press [MENU/SET] ■■Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. AF area 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 area are also focused.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking) Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognised, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes. Lock Off ••To release AF Tracking → Press [MENU/SET].
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Subject not centred in picture (23-area-focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 23-area-focusing) on the recording screen. ●●Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) during motion picture recording. Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) ••You can adjust the position of the AF area.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■■Changing the position and size of the AF area When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), you can move the position or size of the AF area at the centre. Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu AF Area Use cursor button to select [ ] from the [AF Mode] items and press [DISP.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock] ■■Recording mode: * AF lock only * The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock). Preparation: To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE Lock] to the [Fn] button.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Manual Focus ■■Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. Press Use cursor button to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET] Use the control ring to adjust focus MF Assist Focus range indication Adjust. MF Area ••Settings assigned to the control ring in each mode are made with the control dial.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Manual Focus ■■Enlarged display (MF assist) When [MF Assist] in the [Setup] menu is [ON] and you perform the Manual Focus operation, an enlarged display appears. ••Shortly after you stop operating Manual Focus, the display switches to normal.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with self-timer ■■Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press Use cursor button to select [Self Timer] and press [MENU/SET] ••To change the time setting, press the [DISP.] button and select a time setting with . Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation ■■Recording mode: * * Cannot be set when using [Starry Sky]. Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. Press ••Press again if Manual Focus is set. Use the control ring to select a compensation value and press [MENU/SET] Exposure Comp. Select Exit ••If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction.
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ■■Recording mode: *1 *2 *1 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] *2 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode ■■Recording mode: When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set mode dial to Turn the control ring to select the aperture value ••You can also make adjustments with the control dial.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode ■■Recording mode: When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. Set mode dial to Turn the control ring to select the shutter speed ••You can also make adjustments with the control dial. ••At faster shutter speeds, movements by the subject show as if they are still.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode ■■Recording mode: You can use this recording mode to set the desired shutter speed and aperture value when you want to take pictures using the same exposure (same combination of shutter speed and aperture value) or when you cannot obtain pictures at the desired brightness even after compensating the exposure.
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode ■■Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness. Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode ■■Recording mode: You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor. Set mode dial to Press to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET] ••If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the effect appears.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode ●●The flash is set to [ ] ([Forced Flash Off]). ●●The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording screen may differ from the actual recorded pictures. ●●A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the camera is turned off. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Expressive] This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the colour.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [High Key] This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Dynamic Monochrome] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Cross Process] This picture effect creates a unique atmosphere with surprising colours.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture.
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [One Point Color] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining the colour you selected only, and adds memorable emphasis to it.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode ■■Recording mode: You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time. ••The recording direction is set as “left → right” at the time of purchase. ■■Tips ••Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in the selected direction to start recording ••Taking pictures from left to right 2 sec. 3 sec. 1 sec. Recording direction and progress status (approximate) 4 sec. ••Pan the camera so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds - Pan the camera at a constant speed.
Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode ●●The zoom position is fixed to the W end. ●●The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the Panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ■■Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→108) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. ■■Tips ••The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and a distant background is selected, the greater the effect will be. [Soft Skin] Smooths skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→108) [Sports] Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. ■■Tips ••Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. ●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Night Portrait] Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. ■■Tips ••Use flash. ••Subject should not move. ••Tripod, self-timer recommended. ●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→108) [Handheld Night Shot] Takes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of still pictures. ■■Tips ••After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. ••Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→108) [Baby] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. ■■To record age and name [Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→108) [Starry Sky] Gives starry skies and dark subjects a clear appearance. Use cursor button to select shutter speed, and then press [MENU/SET] ■■Settings: [15 sec.] / [30 sec.] / [60 sec.] ■■Tips ••Tripod, self-timer recommended. ●●Do not move the camera until the countdown is finished. After taking the picture, the countdown is displayed again while the signal is processed.
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→108) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 2D). (→245) ••3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D). ••The picture size is fixed to 2M .
Application (Record) Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] ■■Recording mode: Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc. Select [Cust.Set Mem.
Application (Record) Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode [Custom] ■■Recording mode: Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) ••When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in ••When set to → Perform steps - . Use cursor button to select custom set ••Use and to confirm the registered settings. ••Only the main menu items are displayed.
Application (Record) Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button ■■Recording mode: Register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn] button for faster operation. ••It is set to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase.
Application (Record) Changing the settings assigned to the control ring ■■Recording mode: Changes the settings assigned to the control ring. Select [Control Ring Set] from [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select the setting to change and press [MENU/SET] ●●Settings that can be assigned ••[Step Zoom] (→74) ••[Exposure Comp.
Application (Record) Burst function ■■Recording mode: *1 *2 *1 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] *2 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Press Use cursor button to select [Burst] and press [MENU/SET] ••To change the setting, press [DISP.] button and select a setting with Setting *1 .
Application (Record) Burst function Speed Description No. of pictures∗1 Approx. 10 pictures/sec. •• Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. 12 ∗2 40 pictures/sec. •• Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. •• Note on the picture size setting. 40 ∗2 60 pictures/sec. •• Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. •• The recordable range is reduced. •• Note on the picture size setting.
Application (Record) Burst function ●●Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (picture group). (→143) ●●Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the , , or setting. ●●Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ■■Recording mode: *1 *2 *1 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Food] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] *2 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] ••Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. ••When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically.
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ●●Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no guarantee it will always recognise these faces. In some cases, the camera cannot recognise or incorrectly recognises even registered people depending on their expression or the environment. ●●Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information for previously recorded pictures is not changed.
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration). Select [Face Recog.
Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.
Application (Record) Useful features for travel [Travel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.
Application (Record) Useful features for travel [World Time] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu (→52) ••Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step .
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu You can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Aspect Ratio] ■■Recording mode: * * Cannot be set when using [3D Photo Mode]. Set the aspect ratio of still pictures. ■■Settings: / / / ●●Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] ■■Recording mode: * * Cannot be set when using [3D Photo Mode].
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Quality] ■■Recording mode: Set quality of picture. ■■Settings [Fine] [Standard] [RAW+Fine] [RAW+Standard] Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality. Saves pictures in JPEG file format in addition to the RAW file format.*1 [RAW] Saves pictures in the RAW file format.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Sensitivity] ■■Recording mode: *1 [ ] cannot be set. *2 [AUTO] and [ ] cannot be set. *1 *2 Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. ■■Settings: [AUTO] / [H.12800]* / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400] / Setting guide [80] [H.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Extended ISO] ■■Recording mode: Extends the [Sensitivity] setting to [H.12800]. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [White Balance] ■■Recording mode: Adjust the colour depending on the light source to ensure natural colour. ■■Settings AWB (automatic) (clear sky) Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source. Adjust to the colour under a clear sky. (cloudy sky) Adjust to the colour under a cloudy sky.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ■■White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colours still do not appear as anticipated. Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the [WB Adjust.] screen Adjust with if red is strong, adjust with if blue is strong Press [MENU/SET] ••Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off. ••Settings remain applied when using flash.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [AF Mode] ■■Recording mode: For details (→81). [Quick AF] ■■Recording mode: * * The following modes are fixed to [OFF]: [Night Portrait] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Starry Sky] The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Metering Mode] ■■Recording mode: You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Min. Shtr Speed] ■■Recording mode: Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■■Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ●●Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Motion Deblur] ■■Recording mode: For details (→32). [iHandheld Nite Shot] ■■Recording mode: For details (→32). [iHDR] ■■Recording mode: For details (→33). [Stabilizer] ■■Recording mode: * * [Handheld Night Shot] is fixed to [ON]. The following modes are fixed to [OFF]: [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Date Stamp] ■■Recording mode: Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■■Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●●Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.) ●●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu You can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Rec Format] ■■Recording mode: Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■■Settings [AVCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such devices.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ●●What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Wind Cut] ■■Recording mode: * Cannot be set when using [Miniature Effect]. * Automatically detects wind sounds (wind noise) captured by the microphones and suppresses the sound if the wind is blowing too strongly. ■■Settings [AUTO]: Wind noise is automatically suppressed depending on volume [OFF] ●●When [Wind Cut] is set to [AUTO], the sound quality may differ from that of normal recordings.
Application (View) Changing the picture information display, etc. You can disable the display of picture information (file number, etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back. Press [DISP.] button to change display Has picture information (recording date and time, etc.) 10:00 1. APR. 2014 Retouch Has recording information ([Flash], [Sensitivity] etc.
Application (View) Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (picture group). ■■Representative picture display A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together with other still pictures or with motion pictures. ••All the still pictures in a picture group can be deleted or edited together. 60 pic.
Application (View) Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function ●●If only one still picture is left over in a picture group after deletion or other operations, it will not be formed into a group. ●●Burst pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock. ●●When pictures set to [Favorite] are played back using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play], the pictures cannot be displayed in a group.
Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. To change the Playback Mode, refer to and perform the following steps. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode The menu selection screen is displayed. Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the Playback Mode and press [MENU/SET] [2D/3D Settings] Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures. (Only available during HDMI output.
Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] You can narrow down the pictures to be displayed with set filters, such as recording dates, categories, or favourite pictures. Select [Filtering Play] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→145) Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only] Play back still pictures. (→147) [Video Only] Play back motion pictures. (→147) [3D Play] Play back only 3D still pictures.
Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] Narrowing down by selecting picture type Select picture type, such as still pictures only or motion pictures only, then play them back. Select [Picture Only] / [Video Only] / [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→146) [Picture Only] Play back still pictures. (Also applies to panorama pictures and continuously recorded pictures) [Video Only] Play back AVCHD motion pictures and MP4 motion pictures.
Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] Narrowing down by selecting picture category or a person in the picture Play back pictures that have been narrowed down by category, such as Scene Mode. Also, from among the pictures recorded using the Face Recognition function (→122), select a person in the picture and play back. Select [Category Selection] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→146) Use cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [Face Recog.
Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] Narrowing down by selecting recording date Select the recorded date, and play the pictures back. Select [Select Date] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→146) Use cursor button to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] ■■To change the date to display Press in the 1-picture Playback screen Use cursor button to select [Change Date] and press [MENU/SET] ●●Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen.
Application (View) Playing back pictures in order automatically [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select [Slide Show] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→145) Use cursor button to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] ■■To select pictures for automatic play back If you have previously selected the pictures to display for [Filtering Play] from the [Playback Mode] menu, the Slide Show will play back with the same criteria.
Application (View) Playing back pictures in order automatically [Slide Show] ■■Operations during Slide Show ●●Cursor button The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor. Pause/play Volume down Next Previous Volume up Stop ••If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turned off. To display the guide again, press the [DISP.] button.
Application (View) Searching by recording date [Calendar] You can search for pictures by the date they were recorded. Select [Calendar] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→145) Use cursor button to select the recording date to display ••Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen.
Application (View) Retouching pictures [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. ••New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Application (View) Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply. ••New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Application (View) Retouching pictures Setting Effect [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. [Star Filter] This picture effect creates a picture with the light from the light source that shines in the shape of a cross, creating a gorgeous atmosphere.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu You can specify picture protection, resising, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) ••The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. ●●In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■■Abort writing location information Press [MENU/SET] while location information is being written ••[ ] is displayed for the period of the abort operation. If selected again while [ ] is displayed, writing location information will resume where it left off.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Title Edit] You can give titles, etc. to your favourite still pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ●●[SINGLE] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[MULTI] (up to 100 pictures with the same text) Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [DISP.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ●●[SINGLE] ●●[MULTI] (up to 100 pictures) Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [DISP.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■■Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [Name] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date] Stamp Travel Date set in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Title] Stamp text registered in [Title Edit] ••Items set to [OFF] are not stamped.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when travelling.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■■[MULTI] Use cursor button to select [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button (up to 100 pictures) Number of pixels before/after resising Resise setting •• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again. •• To execute → Press [MENU/SET]. ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Cropping Zoom Cancel Set Expand Change position ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ••You can also enlarge the still picture with the control dial.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Favorite] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favourite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. Up to 999 pictures can be set as favourites.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[SINGLE] ●●[MULTI] Picture protected Picture protected ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. ■■To clear all Select [CANCEL] in step and select [Yes].
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a person and press [MENU/SET] ••If [DELETE], go to step . ••People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected.
Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Copy] You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory. ). Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ■■Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ■■About the Wi-Fi connection lamp Wi-Fi connection lamp Lit blue: When the Wi-Fi function is ON Blinking blue: When sending data ■■Pressing the [Wi-Fi] button during a Wi-Fi connection Pressing the [Wi-Fi] button during a Wi-Fi connection enables the following operation. (excluding [Remote Shooting & View]) Item Description [Terminate the Connection] Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.
Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function ●●The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ●●Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless access point. ●●We strongly recommend that you set an encryption to maintain information security. ●●We recommend that you use a fully charged battery when you send pictures.
Wi-Fi/NFC What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do Operating the camera using a smartphone Record by smartphone Save pictures in the camera to the smartphone Send pictures to social networking services Connect easily, transfer pictures easily You can easily use the Wi-Fi function by pressing and holding the [Wi-Fi] button or using the NFC function.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone. The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX. For Android™ apps For iOS apps Supported OS Android 2.2 - Android 4.2* iOS 4.3 - iOS 6.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone/tablet You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on the camera by pressing and holding the [Wi-Fi] button or using the NFC function. Preparation: Install “Image App” in advance. (→174) Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button ••The information (SSID and password) required for directly connecting your smartphone to this unit is displayed. ••To change the connection method, press the [DISP.] button and select the connection method.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone ■■Changing the connection method To change the connection method, press the [DISP.] button and select the connection method.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, the camera and a smartphone can easily exchange the information needed to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Compatible models: This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3 or above).
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Start “Image App” on your smartphone ••After it has started, a screen is displayed from which you select a connection destination. While the [ ] is displayed on the connection screen of the “Image App”, hold the smartphone close to the camera ••It may take some time to complete connecting. ••When the connection is complete, live images captured by the camera will be displayed on your smartphone.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone ●●You can register up to 20 smartphones. If the number of registered smartphones exceeds 20, registrations will be deleted starting from the smartphone touched first. ●●If you perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], smartphone registration will be deleted. ●●If the communication environment is bad, the NFC function may not be usable. ●●If there is not a response immediately, shift the position slightly. ●●Do not bump your smartphone strongly against this unit.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone Connect to a smartphone (→175) Select [ ] from “Image App” Drag the picture and save it to the smartphone ••When the picture is tapped, it is played back at a larger size. (Motion pictures cannot be played back.) ••Functions can be assigned to the top, bottom, left and right as you wish.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone ■■Easily transferring pictures in the camera You can establish a Wi-Fi connection using the NFC function and easily transfer the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone close to the camera. Pictures can be transferred as soon as they are recorded, so you can easily transfer them to your friends’ and family’s smartphones.* * “Image App” must be installed to use this function.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone On the camera, play back the picture you wish to transfer to a smartphone Start “Image App” on the smartphone you are transferring the picture to While the [ ] is displayed on the connection screen of the “Image App”, hold the smartphone close to the camera ••It may take some time to complete connecting. ••If you are transferring multiple pictures, repeat steps cannot be transferred in one batch.) and .
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Connect to a smartphone (→175) Select [ ] from “Image App” Drag the picture and send it to the social networking service, etc. ••The picture will be sent to the social networking service or other WEB services. ••Functions can be assigned to the top, bottom, left and right as you wish.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet You can acquire location information from a smartphone, and write it on images afterwards. Refer to (→156) for how to write the location information on the images recorded by this unit. ●●Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate. ●●Caution: Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone or tablet ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While Recording] ○ – – – – Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ○ – ○ – – ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device.
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone ■■Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Smartphone] and press [MENU/SET] (Continued on the next page) - 186 - VQT5A37
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) (On your smartphone) ●●When connecting with [Via Network] Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select a wireless access point and set Start “Image App”* (→174) ●●When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct] Start “Image App”* (→174) ●●When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct] Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of th
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Smartphone] and press [MENU/SET] (Continued on the next page) - 188 - VQT5A37
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) (On your smartphone) ●●When connecting with [Via Network] Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select a wireless access point and set Start “Image App”* (→174) ●●When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct] Start “Image App”* (→174) ●●When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct] Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of th
Wi-Fi/NFC Displaying still pictures on a TV You can display still pictures on a TV that is compatible with a DLNA certified digital media renderer (DMR) function. Preparations: Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode. ••Read the operating instructions for your TV. ••For details about compatible devices, refer to the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.
Wi-Fi/NFC Displaying still pictures on a TV ●●When a TV is connected to this unit, the TV screen may temporarily return to the status before the connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or play back pictures. ●●[Effect] and [Sound] of the Slide Show are disabled. ●●Motion pictures cannot be played back. ●●During the multi/calendar playback, pictures displayed on the screen of this unit are not displayed on TV.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending still pictures to a printer You can send still pictures to a compatible printer and print them wirelessly. ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D ○ – – – – ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. ••For more details about picture sending methods.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending still pictures to a printer Select the still picture and print ••Pictures are selected the same way as when connecting by USB connection cable (supplied). For more details (→255). ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ●●When sending still pictures on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract. ●●Motion pictures cannot be printed out.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to AV equipment Still pictures and motion pictures can be sent to AV equipment in the home (home AV equipment), such as DLNA compatible recorders. Through LUMIX CLUB, you can also send your still pictures and motion pictures to AV equipment of family and friends far away (outside AV equipment). You can make a setting so that pictures in the camera can be sent to AV equipment automatically while the camera battery is charging.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to AV equipment Preparations: When sending a picture to [Home], set your device to DLNA waiting mode. ••Read the operating instructions of your device for details. When sending images to [External], the following are required: ••Registration to “LUMIX CLUB”. (→214) ••Address number and access number acquired by the destination External AV device. (→220) See the part of the manual that applies to your objective.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to AV equipment ■■Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [AV device], and then press [MENU/SET] Select [Home] or [External] Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) ••[Direct] cannot be selected when [External] has been selected.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to AV equipment ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [AV device], and then press [MENU/SET] Select [Home] or [External] Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) ••[Direct] cannot be selected when [External] has been selected.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to AV equipment Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ■■When [SINGLE] is selected Select the picture Select [Set] ■■When [MULTI] is selected Select the picture (repeat) ••If selected again, the setting will be cancelled. Select [OK] ••The number of pictures that can be sent by [MULTI] is limited. ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC Still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera can be sent to a PC. You can make a setting so that pictures in the camera can be sent to a PC automatically while the camera battery is charging.
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC ■■To create a folder that receives images ••Create a PC user account (account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)) consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters. ■■When using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC ••For details on hardware requirements and installation, read “Installing supplied software” (→251).
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC ■■Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [PC] and press [MENU/SET] Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) Select the PC you want to connect to ••If the PC you want to connect to does not display, select [Manual Input], then enter t
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [PC] and press [MENU/SET] Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) Select the PC you want to connect to ••If the PC you want to connect to does not display, select [Manual Input], then ente
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ■■When [SINGLE] is selected Select the picture Select [Set] ■■When [MULTI] is selected Select the picture (repeat) ••If selected again, the setting will be cancelled. Select [OK] ••The number of pictures that can be sent by [MULTI] is limited. ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services Through LUMIX CLUB, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services, etc. By selecting the setting to automatically transfer still pictures and motion pictures to [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive the transferred still pictures and motion pictures on a PC or a smartphone. You can make a setting so that pictures in the camera can be sent to a WEB service or cloud synchronisation service automatically while the camera battery is charging.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services When sending images to WEB service ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While Recording] ○ – – – ○ Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ○ – ○ – ○ ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. ••For details about playback of pictures, check the WEB service to which you will send the pictures.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ●●Images uploaded to the WEB service cannot be displayed or deleted with this camera. Check images by accessing the WEB service with your smartphone or computer. ●●If sending images fails, a report email outlining the failure will be sent to the email address registered with “LUMIX CLUB”. ●●Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as a title, the time and date when the images were taken, and the location where the image was taken.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Using WEB services When sending images to WEB services, such as Facebook or YouTube, the WEB service being used must be registered with the “LUMIX CLUB”. Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously. ••Check the “FAQ/Contact us” on the following site for compatible WEB services. http://lumixclub.panasonic.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Web service], and then press [MENU/SET] Select [Via Network] and connect (→230) Select a WEB service you want to connect ••When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Web service], and then press [MENU/SET] Select [Via Network] and connect (→230) Select a WEB service you want to connect ••When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While Recording] ○ – – – ○ Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] ○ – ○ – ○ ••Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device. ••See the operating instructions of the destination device for more information about picture playback.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Cloud Sync. Service], and then press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] Select [Via Network] and connect (→230) Check the send setting ••When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Cloud Sync. Service], and then press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] Select [Via Network] and connect (→230) Check the send setting ••When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ■■When [SINGLE] is selected Select the picture Select [Set] ■■When [MULTI] is selected Select the picture (repeat) ••If selected again, the setting will be cancelled. Select [OK] ••The number of pictures that can be sent by [MULTI] is limited. ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronise images between the devices you are using, or transfer these images to WEB services. Use the “LUMIX CLUB” when uploading pictures to WEB services or external AV device. ••You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a smartphone. (→218) Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set ••For details (→230). ••The settings screen will only appear during the first connection. Connection methods set on this unit are stored and will be used for subsequent connections. If you want to change the wireless access point to connect to, press the [DISP.] button, then change the connecting destination.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” Check the login ID and select [OK] ••The login ID (12-digit number) will be displayed automatically. When logging in to the “LUMIX CLUB” with a computer, you only need to enter the numbers. ••A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Select [OK]. ••Be sure to make a note of the login ID and password. ••Close the menu after changing settings.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” ■■Using a previously acquired login ID/confirming and changing login ID and password ([Set Login ID]) Preparation: To use a previously acquired login ID, confirm your ID and password. To change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone or PC and change the “LUMIX CLUB” password in advance.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” ■■To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone/tablet ••Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or WEB services. ■■When either this unit or the smartphone/tablet has acquired the login ID Connect this unit to the smartphone (→175) From the “Image App” menu, set the common login ID ••The login IDs for this unit and the smartphone become the same.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” ■■Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [LUMIX CLUB], and press [MENU/SET] Select [Delete account] ••The message is displayed. Select [Next].
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” Configuring the external AV device settings Images can be sent to the AV device of relatives and acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”. ••See the following site for AV device that is compatible with “LUMIX CLUB”. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) Preparation: Check the address number (16-digit number) and access number (4-digit number) of the destination AV device issued by “LUMIX CLUB”.
Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” ■■Change or delete information on registered AV device Information on AV device that has already been registered can be changed or deleted. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [External AV device], and press [MENU/SET] Select the AV device you want to change or delete Select [Edit] or [Delete] Item Description [Edit] Change information on AV device that has already been registered.
Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] [Smart Transfer] automatically transfers pictures from your camera to your PC, AV equipment or Cloud Folder. PC AC adaptor (supplied) [Auto Transfer] set to [ON] Charging AV device Start transferring PC Web services, Cloud Folder ••[Smart Transfer] is executed while the camera battery is charging ([Auto Transfer]). Battery will not be used up just for transferring pictures.
Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] ●●When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], the camera automatically uploads recorded pictures. For this reason pictures may be uploaded unintentionally if, for example, you share this unit with other people. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by uploaded images. ●●Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by the use of [Smart Transfer].
Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] Setting [Smart Transfer] Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [Smart Transfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select transfer destination and press [MENU/SET] Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set ••For details (→230).
Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] [Smart Transfer] Preparation: Set [Smart Transfer]. (→224) Turn off the camera (When using a power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet (When using a PC) Connect the camera to a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied) ••[Smart Transfer] starts automatically according to the [Charge Priority] (→228) setting.
Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] ■■Transferring pictures now Preparation: Set [Smart Transfer]. (→224) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet ••Switch to Playback Mode.
Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] Changing transfer destination and settings of pictures Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [Smart Transfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Set Destination] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select an item and press [MENU/SET] Item [Destination] Description Change the transfer destination. [PC], [Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi/NFC Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] ■■To change priority settings for charging and picture transfer [Charge Priority] Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [Smart Transfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Charge Priority] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select an item and press [MENU/SET] Item Description [ON] Give priority to charging. Pictures are transferred after charging.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections After selecting the Wi-Fi function and sending destination, select the connection method. If you are out and unable to use your wireless access point, or temporarily connecting to equipment you do not ordinarily use, or in a similar situation, it is convenient to make a direct connection. If you are connecting with the same settings as used previously, you can quickly start using the Wi-Fi function by connecting with [History Connection] or [Favorite Connection].
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections Connecting at home (through a network) Select a connection method to the wireless access point. * WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. To check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to the manual of the wireless access point.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections ■■If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection]) Search for available wireless access points. ••Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. ••When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using. Use cursor button to select the wireless access point you are connecting to, and press [MENU/SET] ••Pressing [DISP.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections ■■When connecting with [Manual Input] On the screen of step of “If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection])”, select [Manual Input] (→231) Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to, then select [Set] ••For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→65). Select the network authentication type ••For information on network authentication, see the manual of the wireless access point.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections Connecting when you are out (direct connection) You can select the connection method to your equipment. Select a connection method with which your equipment is compatible. Connection method [Wi-Fi Direct] [WPS Connection] Description Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct™ mode Select [Wi-Fi Direct] Select the device to connect to •• Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([History Connection]/[Favorite Connection]) The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function. You can register items in the History to Favourite. You can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting from History or Favourite.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections ■■Registering History items to Favourite Press [Wi-Fi] button Select [History Connection] Select the item you wish to register and press Enter a registration name ••For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→65). ••Up to 30 characters can be entered. A double-byte character will be treated as two characters.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections ■■Editing items registered in Favourite Press [Wi-Fi] button Select [Favorite Connection] Select the Favourite item you wish to edit and press Select item Item Description [Remove from Favorite] — [Change the Order in Favorite] Select the destination [Change the Registered Name] •• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” (→65). •• Up to 30 characters can be entered. A double-byte character will be treated as two characters.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections Settings for sending pictures When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of sending pictures. After you have completed connecting, you can also change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent. ••When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections ■■Changing the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting, you can change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent, by pressing the [DISP.] button. Item [Size] [File Format]*2 Description Resise the image to send. [Original]/[Auto]*1/[Change] •• If you select [Auto], the image size is determined by the circumstances at the destination. •• You can select the image size for [Change] from [M] or [S]. The aspect ratio does not change.
Wi-Fi/NFC [Wi-Fi Setup] menu Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. (excluding [Network Address]) ••For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→52). Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu Use cursor button to select item, and press [MENU/SET] Item Description [Smart Transfer] •• For details (→222). [LUMIX CLUB] Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID. •• For details (→214).
Wi-Fi/NFC [Wi-Fi Setup] menu ••For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→52). Item Description [NFC Operation] Makes NFC function setting. [ON]: The NFC function works. [OFF] [Wi-Fi Password] To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, it is recommended that you protect the Wi-Fi function with a password.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI micro cable or AV cable (optional). ●●Also consult TV operating manual. Preparation: ••Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable (optional) (→62). ••Turn off both camera and TV. Connect camera to TV ■■To connect with an HDMI micro cable An HDMI micro cable can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■To connect with an HDMI micro cable ●●Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (TypeD-TypeA plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) ●●Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ●●The following menus cannot be used: [Setup], [Playback], and [Wi-Fi].
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Linkcompatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ●●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industrystandard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→62). Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI micro cable (→241) Turn on the camera and press the playback button ••By holding down the Playback button while the camera is turned off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV. If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the card into the slot. Preparation: Set [3D Playback] to [3D] (→62).
Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ■■To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D Select the picture recorded in 3D Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback Mode] menu and then press [MENU/SET] (→145) ••Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D. ••If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when playing back pictures recorded in 3D, set to 2D.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. Check the latest information about equipment that is compatible with this camera on the following website. ••Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. ••If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC About supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■■PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organise captured pictures by categorising by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc. You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■SILKYPIX Developer Studio This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. ••Operating environment Supported OS Windows® XP Windows Vista® Windows® 7 Windows® 8 Mac® OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7/v10.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Installing supplied software The software compatible with your PC will be installed. Preparation: ••Check your PC’s specifications and operating environment for each software. ••Before inserting the CD‑ROM (supplied), close all running applications. ■■Windows: Insert the CD‑ROM with the supplied software ••The installation menu runs.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Preparation: ••When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. ••Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. (→251) ••Turn on the camera and computer. Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■Copying to your computer without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (except AVCHD motion pictures) You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) ●●Windows Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer” folder. ●●Mac Drives are displayed on the desktop.
Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■For PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→61) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)]. ••Only picture output can be performed. ••If you cannot connect to your PC in PTP mode, set [USB Mode] to [PC] and reconnect. ••It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. ••Motion pictures, 3D still pictures or RAW pictures cannot be read.
Connecting with other devices Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. ••Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Preparation: ••When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. ••Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed. ••Turn on the camera and printer. Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.
Connecting with other devices Printing ●●Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. ●●Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) after printing. ●●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (supplied). ●●Still pictures recorded in a RAW file cannot be printed. (The still pictures recorded in JPEG file format at the same time as the RAW file can be printed.) ●●Motion pictures cannot be printed.
Connecting with other devices Printing Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step (→255) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] ••[Multi Select]: croll between pictures with cursor button, select pictures S to print with the [DISP.] button. (Press [DISP.] button again to release selection.) Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete. ••[Select All]: Print all pictures.
Connecting with other devices Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] When [Page Layout] is selected, the printer settings take priority.
Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Brightness (→36) Exposure Compensation (→90) AF Tracking (→34, 83) AF Assist Lamp (→136) Metering Mode (→134) AE Lock (→86) ISO Sensitivity (→130) Defocusing control (→31, 36, 97) F5.
Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Current date/time World time (→127) Name (→112, 124) Age in years/months (→112, 124) Destination settings (→126) Travel elapsed days (→126) Focus range (→79) Zoom (→71) - 261 - VQT5A37
Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Folder/File number (→44, 253) Picture number/Total pictures (→44) Recording date/time World time (→127) Name* (→112, 124) Age in years/months* (→112, 124) Retouch Title* (→158) Destination settings* (→126) Travel elapsed days* (→126) Print settings (→166) With location information (→156) Acquiring information icon (→143) Monitor Luminance (→56) Recording Mode (→25) Flash Mode (→75) White Balance (→131) Retouch Exposure Compensation (→90) Creative control
Others Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, and how to respond to them. [This memory card cannot be used] ●●Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●●Non-DCF pictures (→44) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.
Others Message displays [Memory card parameter error] ●●Card is not of SD standard. ●●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ●●Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→19). ●●Data write has failed. → Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. ●●Card may possibly be damaged. ●●Try with a different card.
Others Message displays [Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found] ●●Check following regarding the wireless access point. → The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key. (→232) → Power of the wireless access point is not turned on. → Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this unit. ●●Check the network setting of the destination.
Others Message displays [Unavailable. Please set Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site.] ●●Login to the “LUMIX CLUB” from your smartphone or PC, and set the login details of the destination WEB service. [Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected together] ●●WEB services designed only for pictures, and WEB services designed only for motion pictures cannot be selected at the same time. Deselect one of the services. [Cannot get IP address.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→268 - 278) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→61). (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Battery, power The charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged. ●●Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording Cannot record pictures. ●●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→50). Recorded pictures look white. ●●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). → Turn the camera on to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●●Lens is foggy (→7). Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. ●●Adjust the exposure (→90). ●●[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speed. Check the setting (→135).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording. ●●This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor/Viewfinder Pictures do not show on the LCD monitor. ●●The camera is set for viewfinder display. → Press [LVF] button and switch to LCD monitor display. Brightness is unstable. ●●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Playback Pictures have been rotated. ●●[Rotate Disp.] is activated (→63) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ●●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not). ●●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the camera. ●●During [Filtering Play], only pictures under the set filters are displayed. → Cancel filtering (→146).
Others Q&A Troubleshooting About the Wi-Fi function It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. ●●Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. ●●Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless access point. → Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point. ●●When the radio waves are interrupted, the condition may improve by moving the location or changing the angle of the wireless access point.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting About the Wi-Fi function (continued) Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer. ●●If a firewall is enabled by the OS or security software, this unit may be unable to connect to the computer. Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB service. → Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email address/password) is correct. ●●WEB service server or the network may be busy. → Try again after a while.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting About the Wi-Fi function (continued) Transmission of the image fails midway. ●●Is the size of the image too large? → Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide] (→161). → Reduce the image size at [Size] (→238), and then send. → Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red. Motion picture cannot be transmitted. ●●File format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. ●●Not connected correctly (→241). ●●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ●●Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (→62) TV screen display different to LCD monitor. ●●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. ●●Card is inserted into TV.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer (continued) Computer does not recognise card (only reads built-in memory). ●●Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place. Computer does not recognise card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html → A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card.
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ●●Change [Language] setting (→64). Camera rattles if shaken. ●●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (→136). AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ●●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF] (→136). ●●Not illuminated in bright locations. Camera is hot.
Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ●●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●●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.
Others Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while ●●Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ●●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH) and no major temperature changes.
Others Usage cautions and notes About charging the battery ●●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ●●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ●●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. ●●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Others Usage cautions and notes About 3D viewing ●●Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. •• Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual. ●●If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop viewing at once. •• Continuing to view may cause illness. •• After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately.
Others Usage cautions and notes ••SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ••HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ••HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ••“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ••Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Others Usage cautions and notes ••The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ••The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ••“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “Wi-Fi Direct”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ••DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. ••This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation.
Others Usage cautions and notes This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
