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2 • About the Battery (chargingnumber of recordable pictures) • Changing the clock setting • Setting menu items • Using the quick menu • Scene detection • AF Tracking Function • Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Focusing •When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) • Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Direction detection function •Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Using the Digital Zoom • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) • Using the Playback Zoom • Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode • To delete a single picture • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures • Switching to the appropriate flash setting • [AF MACRO] • [MACRO ZOOM] • Registering scenes in Scene Mode (My Scene Mode) • Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) • [PORTRAIT] • [SOFT SKIN] • [TRANSFORM] • [SELF PORTRAIT] • [SCENERY] • [PANORAMA ASSIST] • [SPORTS] • [NIGHT PORTRAIT] • [NIGHT SCENERY] • [FOOD] • [PARTY] • [CANDLE LIGHT] • [BABY1]/[BABY2] • [PET] • [SUNSET] • [HIGH SENS.] • [HI-SPEEDBURST] • [FLASH BURST] • [STARRY SKY] • [FIREWORKS] • [BEACH] • [SNOW] • [AERIAL PHOTO] • [PIN HOLE] • [FILM GRAIN] • [HIGH DYNAMIC] • [PHOTO FRAME] • Face Settings • Auto Registration • Sensitivity • Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 3 • Recording Dates/Times at OverseasTravel Destinations (World Time) • [TITLE EDIT] • [FACE REC EDIT] • Selecting a single picture and printing it • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them • Print Settings • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot • Playing back on the TV with component socket 4 Quick Guide6 Standard Accessories7 Names of the Components8 13Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)14Zoom lever (P40) 15Intelligent auto button (P32) 16Microphone (P74, 103, 125) 17Shutter button (P32, 74) [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P139) [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P128, 131 137) [DC IN] socket (P128, 131) 21Hand strap eyelet 22Tripod receptacle 23Card/Battery door (P14) 24Release lever (P14) 9 Charging the Battery14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery16 About the Built-inMemory/the Card17 The following types of cards can be used with this unit(These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card Characteristics SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed • Write-Protectswitch A provided (When format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to the [LOCK] position standard) no further data writing, deletion or SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored 32 GB)¢ (Formatted using the FAT32 format in when the switch is returned to its original position.) compliance with the SD standard) Please confirm the latest information on the following website http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc (This Site is English only.) (P29) The data on the (P29) •Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 18 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)19 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, monthday, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P87) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock Press [MENU/SET] to set Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P21) The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the 20 Setting the Menu21 Setting menu itemsSlide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE] Press 3/4 to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu 22 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE] Press 3/4 to select [š] 23 Using the quick menuBy using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] toA close the menu 24 About the Setup Menu25 [MONITOR]Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps above your head [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: it is around the camera … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors Å [HIGH ANGLE]: The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head [DISPLAY SIZE] Change the display size of some icons and menu screens [STANDARD]/[LARGE] Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures [GUIDE LINE] displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P47) [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: 26 This allows you to set either to display or not display the[HISTOGRAM] histogram. (P48) You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus to prevent discharge of the battery p [POWER SAVE]: q[ECONOMY] used for the time selected on the setting [ECONOMY] [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] [AUTO LCD OFF]: [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] 27 o [AUTO REVIEW]Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed [ZOOM]: v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to [NO.RESET] w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings 28 the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connectioncable (supplied) y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: x [USB MODE] Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC Set to match the color television system in each country. (Playback Mode only) [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC]: [PAL]: Set to match the type of TV. (Playback Mode only) [TV ASPECT] [W]: [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV [VERSION DISP.] 29 [FORMAT]The built-inmemory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the •It may take longer to format the built-inmemory than the card If the ~[LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen [LANGUAGE] If you set a different language by mistake, select Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO DEMO]) [STABILIZER DEMO.] A Amount of jitter DEMO [DEMO MODE] DEMO B Amount of jitter after correction A B [AUTO DEMO]: •In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed •[STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation •Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.] •[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode •Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO] 30 Selecting the [REC] Mode31 ∫List of [REC] Modes!Normal Picture Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using your own settings My Scene Mode (P59) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes ÛScene Mode (P59) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded $Motion Picture Mode (P74) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio 32 Taking pictures using the automatic function33 Press the shutter button halfway to focus•The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused •The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶ The maximum Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture •Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button ∫When taking pictures using the flash (P49) • When [‡] is selected and brightness ] or •Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ] ∫When taking pictures using the Zoom (P40) (P77) 34 Scene detection¦> [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHTPORTRAIT] [i-NIGHTSCENERY] [i-BABY]¢ (Face Detection) •The Backlight Compensation 35 AF Tracking Function1Press 2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject 36 Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode•Only the following functions can be set in this mode [REC] Mode menu [SETUP] menu –[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.] •The settings of the following items are fixed Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P25) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] [5MIN.] ([POWER SAVE]) (P26) [AUTO REVIEW] (P27) [2SEC.] Flash (P49) ‡/Œ [QUALITY] (P90) [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P91) [WHITE BALANCE] (P93) [AWB] [AF MODE] (P95) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected) [PRE AF] (P98) [I.EXPOSURE] (P99) [ON] [STABILIZER] (P102) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P104) [RED-EYEREMOVAL] (P104) •The following functions cannot be used 37 Taking pictures with your favorite settings38 FocusingAim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway Focus When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound¢2 Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times F G AFocus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢1 F Shutter speed¢1 G ISO sensitivity ¢2 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P24) When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway 2Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you while moving the camera as you compose the picture We recommend that you use the Face Detection function when taking pictures of people. (P95) ∫Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus •Fast-movingsubjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast •When the focus range display has appeared in red •When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects •When it is dark or when jitter occurs 39 Preventing jitter (camera shake)Direction detection function (P120) 40 Taking Pictures with the Zoom41 with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) –¶)∫Extended optical zoom mechanism •The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected •The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation •“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom” •The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on •When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the (P56) •The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases –In Macro Zoom Mode In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.] –In Motion Picture Mode •[DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases –In [TRANSFORM], [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.] –When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set 42 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])43 Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P112) ∫To return to normal playback 1Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture 2Press [MENU/SET] 44 Using the Playback ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode 1 Press [MODE] during playback 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] [NORMAL PLAY] (P42) All the pictures are played back [SLIDE SHOW] (P105) The pictures are played back in sequence [CATEGORY PLAY] (P108) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back [FAVORITE PLAY] (P109)¢ Your favorite pictures are played back 45 Deleting Pictures47 About the LCD Monitor48 ∫Recording guidelinewell-balancedcomposition ∫About the Histogram It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Examples of histogram 1Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed 3 Overexposed ¢ Histogram •The histogram is an approximation in Recording Mode •The histogram of a picture may not match in Recording Mode and Playback Mode •Histograms are not displayed in the following cases –Intelligent Auto Mode –Multi Playback –Motion Picture Mode –Playback zoom –Calendar –[PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode –When the component cable is connected 49 Taking Pictures using the Built-inFlash50 Description of settings‡: AUTO it necessary AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ activated again for the actual recording ‰: Forced flash ON Forced ON/Red-eye • The flash setting is set to [Š] only when you set [PARTY] or [CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode. (P59) slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark Slow sync./Red-eye red-eyephenomenon • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background The flash is not activated in any recording conditions • Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash is not permitted 51 ∫About the Digital Red-EyeCorrectionWhen [RED-EYEREMOVAL] (P104) has been set to [ON] and Red-EyeReduction ∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode (±: Available, —:Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) 52 ∫The available flash range to take pictures• The available flash range is an approximation ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO ISO80 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet) In [HIGH SENS.] Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 11.1 m (36.4 feet) Tele: Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) to approx. 6.2 m (20.3 feet) Wide: Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet) Tele: Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet) 53 ∫Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) 54 Taking Close-upPictures56 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer57 Compensating the Exposure58 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket59 Taking pictures that match the scene beingrecorded60 Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode)In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene Mode each time you make a recording 1In step 2, select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET] 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set 61 [PORTRAIT]∫Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective [SOFT SKIN] ∫Technique for Soft Skin Mode To make this mode more effective: [TRANSFORM] 1Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU SET] 2Take pictures 62 [SELF PORTRAIT]Select this to take pictures of yourself ∫Technique for Self Portrait Mode • The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing •The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) You can record yourself with audio •The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k) •The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P102) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape •The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] •The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ 63 [PANORAMA ASSIST]You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images ∫Setting the recording direction 1Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET] 2Take the picture 3Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET] 5Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] [SPORTS] 64 [NIGHT PORTRAIT]∫Technique for Night Portrait Mode •Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].) [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape ∫Technique for Night Scenery Mode [FOOD] 65 [PARTY]∫Technique for Party Mode •Use the flash. (You can set to [‹] or [Š].) [CANDLE LIGHT] This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-litatmosphere ∫Technique for Candle Light Mode 66 [BABY1]/[BABY2]∫Birthday/Name setting 1Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] 3Enter the birthday or name Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day). 3/4: Setting [MENU/SET]: Exit Name: [TITLE EDIT] section on P113 4Press [MENU/SET] to finish ∫To cancel [AGE] and [NAME] Select the [OFF] setting in step 2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure 67 [PET]Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P66 •The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF] •The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ] •Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode [SUNSET] [HIGH SENS.] ∫Picture size and aspect ratio 1Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU SET] to set • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size 68 [HI-SPEEDBURST]This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment 2Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU 3Take pictures Maximum Burst speed Number of recordable approx. 15 to pictures 69 [FLASH BURST]70 [STARRY SKY]This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject ∫Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.] 1Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET] It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu ∫Technique for Starry Sky Mode •The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF] •ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80] [FIREWORKS] ∫Technique for Fireworks Mode •Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod •This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away •The shutter speed becomes the following –When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 2 seconds –You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure •The AF area is not displayed 71 [BEACH][SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window ∫Technique for Aerial Photo Mode •Turn the camera off when taking off or landing •When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew 72 [PIN HOLE]Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand 73 [HIGH DYNAMIC]∫Setting the effect 1Press 3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET] Natural color effect Black and white effect [PHOTO FRAME] Record the image with a frame around it ∫Setting the frame 1Press 2/1 to select the frame to use, and then press [MENU/SET] 74 Motion Picture Mode77 Taking a picture with Face Recognition function78 Face Settings∫Point of recording when registering the face images [Good example for registering] ∫When it is not recognising during recording (P81) •Additionally register at the location of recording •Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting (P83) •When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering Example of faces that are hard to recognize •Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows (A) •The face is dark/the light is at an angle (B) •The face is facing in angle or sideways •The face is facing upward/downward •The eyes are closed •When the face is extremely bright or dark •Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc •When the face appears small on the screen •The entire face is not in the screen •When distinctive facial features have changed with age •When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one another •Facial expression is very different •When there is little contrast on the faces •When there is rapid movement •When the camera is shaking •When digital zoom is used 79 Registering face image of new personSelect [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET] Information of the person that was replaced will be deleted Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide •The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] Press 1, select item to edit with 3/4, and then press •You can register up to 3 face images 80 It is possible to register namesPress 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] [NAME] Enter the name section on P113 The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for [PRIORITY] higher-priorityfaces Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press [MENU/SET] It is possible to register the birthday [AGE] Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and then press 3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET] Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused [FOCUS ICON] Press 3/4 to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU 81 Change the information for a registered person1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P21) 2Press 4 to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] 3Press 3 to select [EDIT] and then press [MENU/SET] 4Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to edit and then press [MENU/SET] 5Press 2 to select the image of person, and then press [MENU/SET] ∫To add or replace a face image 6Press 3 to select [ADDITIONAL IMAGE], and then press [MENU/SET] 7Press 2/1 to select the face image to replace, and then press [MENU/SET] 8Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] Use the operation in step ∫To delete a face image 6Press 4 to select [DELETE], and then press [MENU/SET] 7Press 2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then press [MENU/SET] Use the operation in Step Deleting the information for a registered person Deleting information of a registered person 3Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] 5Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] 6Press [‚] to return to the menu screen 82 Auto Registration(P81) ∫Registering from the automatic registration screen 1Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] Press [NEW PERSON] To additionally register a face image for a registered person Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to whom you wish Perform the operation in Step 83 SensitivityChanging the sensitivity of Face Recognition 2Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] 3Press 4 to select [SENSITIVITY] and then press [MENU/SET] 4Press 3/4 to select [HIGH] or [LOW] and then press [MENU/SET] Set when recognition is difficult [HIGH] of mistaken recognition [LOW] Set when the frequency of mistaken recognition is high 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen 84 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations89 Using the [REC] Mode Menu90 •“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect •If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again •Refer to P161 for information about the number of recordable pictures [REC QUALITY] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P21 This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures Applicable modes: n [HD]/[WVGA]/[VGA]/[QVGA] •Refer to P75 for details [QUALITY] Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored Applicable modes: ·¿ [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) 91 [ASPECT RATIO][X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definitionTV, etc [X] [Y] [W] [INTELLIGENT ISO] Applicable modes: · [OFF] 92 [SENSITIVITY][AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] 93 [WHITE BALANCE]Applicable modes: ·¿n [AWB]: Automatic adjustment [V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky [î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights [Ò]: Value set by using [Ó] [Ó]: Set manually •In the Scene Modes listed below, white balance is fixed to [AWB] ∫Setting the white balance manually 1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET] 94 ∫Finely adjusting the White Balance []2[RED]: Press when the hue is bluish 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish ∫Auto White Balance Blue sky Cloudy sky (Rain) Shade Sunlight White fluorescent light Sunrise and sunset Candlelight KlKelvin color Temperature 95 [FACE RECOG.]Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] [AF MODE] 96 •Switch the AF Mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù]•It will be fixed to [š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON] •The AF Mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode •It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases ∫About [š] (Face detection) White: –When the face is not facing the camera –When the face is at an angle –When the face is extremely bright or dark –When there is little contrast on the faces –When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc –When the face appears small on the screen –When there is rapid movement –When the subject is other than a human being –When the camera is shaking –When digital zoom is used 97 ∫About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing(High speed)]∫Setting up [] (AF Tracking) 1Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow) Before locking 98 [PRE AF]The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings [OFF]: ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen ]: Continuous AF About [] and [] •The battery will be consumed faster than usual •[ ] will not operate during the AF tracking •The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases [CONTINUOUS AF] It will continually keep focusing on the subject that the focus was set on 99 [I.EXPOSURE]Applicable modes: ·n [MIN. SHTR SPEED] [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting 1/125 Brightness Darker Brighter Jitter More 100 [BURST]Applicable modes: ñ·¿ [OFF], [˜] Burst speed (pictures/second) Number of recordable pictures •[Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set •Auto Bracket is canceled when burst is set 101 [DIGITAL ZOOM][COLOR MODE] Applicable modes: ñ·n [STANDARD]: This is the standard setting [NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer [VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper [B/W]: The picture becomes black and white [SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish [WARM]: The picture becomes reddish 102 [STABILIZER][AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode [MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed 103 [AUDIO REC.][OFF]: Audio will not be recorded [ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen •Audio is recorded from the built-inmicrophone on the camera •Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment •[AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases –When recording with Auto Bracket –During burst shooting [PANORAMA ASSIST] 104 [AF ASSIST LAMP][OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on [RED-EYEREMOVAL] [CLOCK SET] To set the year, month, day and time It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] (P24) in the [SETUP] menu 105 Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)108 Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back109 [CATEGORY] Recording information e.g. Scene Modes[FACE RECOG.]¢1 [PORTRAIT], [i-PORTRAIT],[SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM] *[SELF PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] ,[i-SCENERY],[SUNSET] [AERIAL PHOTO] .[NIGHT SCENERY], [i-NIGHTSCENERY] [STARRY SKY] [SPORTS], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] Î[BABY1]/[BABY2], [i-BABY] í[PET] 1 [FOOD] [TRAVEL DATE] Í[MOTION PICTURE] [FAVORITE PLAY] Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET] 110 Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio111 Pictures with audioPress 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 3 to play back AAudio icon Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] 112 Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu113 [TITLE EDIT]Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and then press [MENU/SET] to set [SINGLE][MULTI] Press 2/1 to Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture. select the pictures Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register (Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [FACE RECOG.]) Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU SET] to end text input Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢ 114 ∫Delete the title[SINGLE] setting 1In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET] 2Press [‚] 3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu 1Select [EXIT] without entering text in step 4, and then press [MENU/SET] 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu 115 [TEXT STAMP]Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME] [WITHTIME] [AGE] (P66) [TRAVEL DATE] [TITLE] 116 Aspect ratio settingPress 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU 117 [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Select the picture and size [SINGLE] 1Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] 2Press 2/1 to select the size¢, and then press [MENU/SET] [MULTI] 1Press 3/4 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET] 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] 118 [TRIMMING]You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Move the position Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Press [‚] to return to the menu screen 119 [LEVELING]Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise 120 [ROTATE DISP.]Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET] 121 [FAVORITE]Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press ∫Canceling all the [FAVORITE] settings 1Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET] 2Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] 122 [PRINT SET](P127) Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set 123 ∫Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings∫To print the date 124 [PROTECT]You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) When [MULTI] has been selected Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures ∫Canceling all the [PROTECT] settings 125 [AUDIO DUB.]You can add the audio after taking a picture Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) •If you press [‚], the audio dubbing is canceled Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording •Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment •Audio dubbing does not work on motion pictures and protected pictures 126 [FACE REC EDIT]Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET] Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] Press 2/1 to select the person and then press [MENU/SET] Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to replace and then press [MENU/SET] 127 [COPY]Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET] : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-inmemory. > step Press 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the •Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process If you copy from the If you copy picture data from the the copy destination when [ ] is selected, that picture is not copied. (P150) •It may take time to copy the picture data •Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied 128 Connecting to a PC131 Printing the Pictures137 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen141 Screen Display142 ∫In recording (after settings)15AF Tracking (P97) : AF Macro Mode (P54) : Macro Zoom Mode (P55) 16White balance (P93) 17 ISO sensitivity (P92) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P91) 18 Color Mode (P101) 19 Recording quality (P75, 90) 20Available recording time (P74): R8m30s 21Spot AF area (P95) 22Name¢1 (P66) 23Histogram (P48) 24Travel date (P84) Elapsed recording time 26Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting¢2 W T 1X: Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P40)/Digital zoom (P40, 101) 27Minimum shutter speed (P99) 28Age¢1 (P66) Location¢2 (P84) 29Exposure compensation (P57) 30Power LCD (P25) „: Auto Power LCD (P25) Å: High angle (P25) 31Intelligent Exposure (P99) 32Burst (P100)/: Auto Bracket (P58)/B: Audio recording (P103) 33Quick AF (P98)/: Continuous AF (P98)/ : AF assist lamp (P104) 34Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P84) 35Self-timerMode (P56) 143 ∫In playbackPlayback Mode (P42) Protected picture (P124) Favorites (P121) Stamped with text indication (P115) 1/5 Motion picture icon (P110) Folder/File number (P130) Elapsed playback time (P110): 8m30s 9Picture number/Total pictures 10Motion picture recording time (P110): 8m30s 11Histogram (P48) 12Exposure compensation (P57) 13Recording information (P47) 14Favorites settings (P121) Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P66 80) (P113) 16Age (P66) 17Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P84) 18Power LCD (P25) 19Number of prints (P122) 20Audio playback (P111) : Motion picture playback (P110) Cable disconnection warning icon (P131) 144 Cautions for Use145 Cleaning•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions About the LCD monitor About the Lens •Do not press against the lens with excessive force 146 BatteryAlways remove the battery after use Bring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable battery Charger 147 Do not bend or drop the card•The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user About the personal information Disclaimer When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing •Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P27) If there are pictures stored in the (P127) •Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair Built-in P147 148 When not using the camera for a long period of timetemperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] •Always remove the battery and the card from the camera About the picture data About tripods or unipods •Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully 149 Message Display150 [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-INMEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD][SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] [BUILT-INMEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-INMEMORY?] [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR] [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] 151 [READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]•It has failed to read or write data •The card may be broken When you set the picture quality to [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] •The AV cable is connected to the camera >Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect (P128 131) [PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER] •The printer cannot print >Check the printer [NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS] •The remaining battery power is low >Charge the battery [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] •The battery cannot be recognized by the camera •The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty >Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal 152 Troubleshooting153 RecordingThe picture cannot be recorded The recorded picture is whitish The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark The recorded picture is too bright or dark 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time The subject is not focused properly The auto-focusand other operations are not working normally The recorded picture is blurred The optical image stabilizer is not effective Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible 154 The recorded picture looks roughNoise appears on the picture •Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow >Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P92) >Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P101) >Take pictures in bright places Has [HIGH SENS.] or It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures Motion picture recording stops in the middle •Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails) (P97) Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject 155 LCD monitorThe LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment The LCD monitor flickers indoors The LCD monitor is too bright or dark Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor Noise appears on the LCD monitor Flash The flash is not activated Flash is activated several times 156 Playback•[ROTATE DISP.] (P120) is set to [ON] The picture is not played back •Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P42) •Is there a picture on the built-inmemory or the card The pictures on the The recorded pictures are not displayed •Has [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] been set for playback >Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P42) Is this a Did you remove the battery immediately after >Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P29) •Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P18) 157 White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded pictureRed part of the recorded image has changed color to black When Digital [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures 158 TV, PC and printerThe picture does not appear on the television •Is the camera connected to the TV correctly >Set the TV input to External Input Mode >Connect it only to the TV The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV The picture is not displayed fully on the TV >Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P28) The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC •Is the camera connected to the PC correctly •Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly >Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P28, 128) The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-inmemory is recognized.) The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer •Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge >Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P28, 131) The ends of the pictures are cut at printing 159 OthersAn unreadable language was selected by mistake Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway In dark places, the AF assist lamp The AF assist lamp does not turn on •Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] Mode menu set to [ON]? (P104) •The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places The camera becomes warm The camera makes a rattling sound •Below cases are not malfunctions, so you can use the camera as normal >When zooming, you can feel some vibration (this is caused by the lens moving) The lens clicks The clock is reset •If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset >When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you take a picture before setting the clock, [AM12:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded. (P18) 160 Zooming stops instantaneouslyZoom does not go up to maximum magnification •Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P55) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3k digital zoom The file numbers are not recorded consecutively The file numbers are recorded in ascending order [AGE] is not displayed correctly •Check the clock (P18) and birthday settings (P66) When the camera is left alone, the slide show is suddenly displayed 161 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time
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