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Panasonic DMC-TZ18 Owner Manual
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2 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 3 2 ContentsBefore use Preparations Basics Application (Record) 2 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 3 3 ContentsBefore use Preparations Basics Application (Record) 4 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 5 4 Contents Camera handling Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, Condensation (lens clouding) Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait Connecting with other devices Others Application (View) 4 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 5 5 Contents Camera handling Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, Condensation (lens clouding) Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait Connecting with other devices Others Application (View) 6 6 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 7Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (120) Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws. The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the Optional accessories 7 6 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 7Before use (Continued) Standard Accessories Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (120) Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws. The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the Optional accessories 8 8 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 9 Names of parts Charging the batteryCursor button In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by. About batteries that you can use with this unitInsert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger electrical outlet Plug-in type Inlet typeDetach the battery after charging is completed 9 8 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 9 Names of parts Charging the batteryCursor button In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by. About batteries that you can use with this unitInsert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger electrical outlet Plug-in type Inlet typeDetach the battery after charging is completed 10 10 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 11Charging the batteryGuidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time Recording conditions by CIPA standard The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. We do not recommend frequently charging the battery. The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. When charging: Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can 11 10 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 11Charging the batteryGuidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time Recording conditions by CIPA standard The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. We do not recommend frequently charging the battery. The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. When charging: Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can 12 12 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 13 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the batterySlide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct Close lid To remove To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator instead of the battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery (previous page) Open DC coupler cover Plug AC adaptor into power outlet Connect AC adaptor to DC IN socket of DC coupler The possibility to install the camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 13 12 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 13 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the batterySlide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct Close lid To remove To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator instead of the battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery (previous page) Open DC coupler cover Plug AC adaptor into power outlet Connect AC adaptor to DC IN socket of DC coupler The possibility to install the camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 14 14 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 15the battery Remaining battery and memory capacity Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) Compatible memory cards (optional) Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been If the write-protect switch is set to LOCK, the card cannot be used to It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer Latest information: 15 14 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 15the battery Remaining battery and memory capacity Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) When [Upload Set] is set, the number of pictures that can be recorded or the recording Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (Approx. 70 MB) Compatible memory cards (optional) Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been If the write-protect switch is set to LOCK, the card cannot be used to It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer Latest information: 16 16 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 17 Setting the clock ( The clock is not set when the The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen. Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing 17 16 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 17 Setting the clock ( The clock is not set when the The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen. Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing 18 18 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 19 Using the [Setup] menuSetting the menu (Continued)Menu type[Rec] menu [Motion Picture] menu [Setup] menu [Playback Mode] menu [Playback] menu The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display 19 18 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 19 Using the [Setup] menuSetting the menu (Continued)Menu type[Rec] menu [Motion Picture] menu [Setup] menu [Playback Mode] menu [Playback] menu The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display 21 20 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 2123 22 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 2324 24 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 25Using the [Setup] menuAim the camera and shoot Recording motion pictures Press the shutter button Taking still pictures Set to Set to the desired Recording Mode 25 24 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 25Using the [Setup] menuAim the camera and shoot Recording motion pictures Press the shutter button Taking still pictures Set to Set to the desired Recording Mode 26 26 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 27Basic shooting operation We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with and . Mode dial[Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Program AE] Mode [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode [Custom] Mode [Scene Mode] [My Scene Mode] Set to Set to Automatic Scene Detection According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the If undesired scene type is selected, we recommend manually selecting the 27 26 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 27Basic shooting operation[Motion Picture] Mode Mode dial[Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Program AE] Mode [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode [Custom] Mode [Scene Mode] [My Scene Mode] Set to Set to Automatic Scene Detection According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the If undesired scene type is selected, we recommend manually selecting the We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with and . 28 28 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 29Taking pictures with automatic settings[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) To use flash Focus range (44). The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode: Backlight Compensation: The settings for the following functions are fixed: The following functions cannot be used:About Happy colors Face Detection and Face Recognition Face Recognition AF Tracking Set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then lock. 29 28 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 29Taking pictures with automatic settings[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) To use flash Focus range (44). The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode: Backlight Compensation: The settings for the following functions are fixed: The following functions cannot be used:About Happy colors Face Detection and Face Recognition Face Recognition AF Tracking Set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then lock. 30 30 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 31 Taking pictures with your own settings[Program AE] Mode If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do Set to Set to First adjust focus according to subject Subjects/environments which may Return to desired composition The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using 31 30 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 31 Taking pictures with your own settings[Program AE] Mode If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do Set to Set to First adjust focus according to subject Subjects/environments which may Return to desired composition The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using 32 32 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 33 Taking pictures with zoom [Zoom Resume] allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off. Zoom speed can be adjusted. What is Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)? A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated - Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes: 33 32 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 33 Taking pictures with zoom [Zoom Resume] allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off. Zoom speed can be adjusted. What is Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)? A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated - Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes: 34 34 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 35 [i.ZOOM] Easy Zoom does not work while recording motion pictures.Display the [Rec] menu Select [i.ZOOM] Select [i.Resolution] Press [ / ] several times When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the The i.Zoom functions in the following cases. Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio Press to change zoom ratio Change of zoom ratio When the Picture Size is 10.5 M or more When the Picture Size is 10 M or less 35 34 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 35 [i.ZOOM] Easy Zoom does not work while recording motion pictures.Display the [Rec] menu Select [i.ZOOM] Select [i.Resolution] Press [ / ] several times When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the The i.Zoom functions in the following cases. Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio Press to change zoom ratio Change of zoom ratio When the Picture Size is 10.5 M or more When the Picture Size is 10 M or less 36 36 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 37 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Select [Digital Zoom] Press [ / ] several times [Digital Zoom] Display the [Rec] menu Select [ON] Scroll through pictures Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ Some pictures edited on a computer may If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to This camera is compliant with the unified To enlarge (Playback Zoom) 37 36 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 37 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Select [Digital Zoom] Press [ / ] several times [Digital Zoom] Display the [Rec] menu Select [ON] Scroll through pictures Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ Some pictures edited on a computer may If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to This camera is compliant with the unified To enlarge (Playback Zoom) 38 38 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 39 Deleting pictures Select type of deletion Select the pictures to delete Set to Press to delete the displayed picture Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:Delete To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures Histogram Guide lines For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance information is 39 38 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 39 Deleting pictures Select type of deletion Select the pictures to delete Set to Press to delete the displayed picture Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:Delete To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures Histogram Guide lines For motion picture or Slide Show playback, the operational guidance information is 40 40 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 41 Taking pictures with flashDisplay [Flash] Select the desired type Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting) The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] Shutter speeds are as follows: The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (8) or look at it 41 40 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 41 Taking pictures with flashDisplay [Flash] Select the desired type Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting) The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] Shutter speeds are as follows: The effect of Red-Eye Reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (8) or look at it 42 42 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 43 Taking close-up pictures Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. It may take some time until Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures 43 42 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 43 Taking close-up pictures Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. It may take some time until Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures 44 44 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 45 Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes. [10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode. Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is Display [Selftimer] Select time duration Focus range 45 44 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 45 Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes. [10sec.] cannot be chosen in [Self Portrait] Scene Mode. Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is Display [Selftimer] Select time duration Focus range 46 46 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 47 Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode. Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording while exposure is changed automatically 47 46 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 47 Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode. Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording while exposure is changed automatically 48 48 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 49Set to Determine aperture value Determine aperture and record [Aperture-Priority] Mode Set to Determine shutter speed Determine shutter speed and record 49 48 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 49Set to Determine aperture value Determine aperture and record [Aperture-Priority] Mode Set to Determine shutter speed Determine shutter speed and record 50 50 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 51 Manual exposure assist (estimate) LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Self-timer is not stored in custom set. The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set. Register your own settings and record 51 50 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 51 Manual exposure assist (estimate) LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Self-timer is not stored in custom set. The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set. Register your own settings and record 52 52 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 53[Scene Mode] [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record Set to Select custom set Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not [Custom] Mode (Continued) Set to Scene menu Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and prevents manual 53 52 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 53[Scene Mode] [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record Set to Select custom set Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not [Custom] Mode (Continued) Set to Scene menu Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and prevents manual 54 54 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 55How to select a scene (53) Using flash in Scene Modes (41) [Transform] [Portrait] Recording Mode: [Soft Skin] [Self [Scenery] [Panorama Assist] [Sports] [Night [Night Scenery] 55 54 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 55How to select a scene (53) Using flash in Scene Modes (41) [Transform] [Portrait] Recording Mode: [Soft Skin] [Self [Scenery] [Panorama Assist] [Sports] [Night [Night Scenery] 57 56 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 5759 58 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 5960 60 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 61 Saving commonly used scenes T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode and If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the preset Scene Modes Set to / Taking pictures in Changing registered Scene Modes Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after motion Set the mode dial to Start recording End recording 61 60 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 61 Saving commonly used scenes T aking motion pictures [Motion Picture] Mode and If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the preset Scene Modes Set to / Taking pictures in Changing registered Scene Modes Depending on the type of card used, a card-access display may appear for a while after motion Set the mode dial to Start recording End recording 62 62 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 63Taking motion pictures Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] [Rec Quality] Display the [Rec] menu Select [Rec Quality] Select the desired picture quality When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices, When Burst is performed, recording information relating to Face Recognition is put only If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and Face Recognition does not work in the following cases: Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE] (100) How the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback 63 62 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 63Taking motion pictures Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] [Rec Quality] Display the [Rec] menu Select [Rec Quality] Select the desired picture quality When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices, When Burst is performed, recording information relating to Face Recognition is put only If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and Face Recognition does not work in the following cases: Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE] (100) How the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback 64 64 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 65[Face Recog.] (Continued) Registering face pictures Recording tips when registering face pictures If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes even registered Record the face picture Select the item to edit and make the setting To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] 65 64 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 65[Face Recog.] (Continued) Registering face pictures Recording tips when registering face pictures If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes even registered Record the face picture Select the item to edit and make the setting To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] 67 66 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 6768 68 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 69 Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures (17) To record [Location] The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is If settings are made before departure date, number of days to departure are displayed When [Travel Date] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [Home] date is one day To print the number of days that have passed or the location, either use [Text Stamp] or When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is Still pictures and motion pictures recorded after you have specified the destination are 69 68 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 69 Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures (17) To record [Location] The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is If settings are made before departure date, number of days to departure are displayed When [Travel Date] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [Home] date is one day To print the number of days that have passed or the location, either use [Text Stamp] or When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is Still pictures and motion pictures recorded after you have specified the destination are 70 70 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 71 Using the [Rec] menu [Quality] Recording Mode: Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes. [AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and [Aspect Ratio] Recording Mode: Settings: / / / Edges may be cut off when printing be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] Recording Mode: Settings: Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. 71 70 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 71 Using the [Rec] menu [Quality] Recording Mode: Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) The setting is fixed to (Standard) in the following Scene Modes. [AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and [Aspect Ratio] Recording Mode: Settings: / / / Edges may be cut off when printing be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] Recording Mode: Settings: Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. 72 72 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 73 White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) Setting White Balance manually ( ) [White Balance] Recording Mode: Settings: [ [AWB] operational range: When [AWB] (automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance 73 72 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 73 White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) Setting White Balance manually ( ) [White Balance] Recording Mode: Settings: [ [AWB] operational range: When [AWB] (automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance 74 74 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 75 In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the (Face Detection) If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark, [AF Mode] Recording Mode: Settings: / / / / 75 74 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 75 In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the (Face Detection) If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark, [AF Mode] Recording Mode: Settings: / / / / 76 76 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 77 Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO]. Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or [Quick AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating. 77 76 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 77 Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO]. Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or [Quick AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating. 78 78 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 79 Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF] This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. [Burst] Recording Mode: Settings: Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. Depending on Burst speed may be reduced if [Sensitivity] is set to high, or if shutter speed is reduced [Color Mode] 79 78 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 79 Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF] This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. [Burst] Recording Mode: Settings: Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. Depending on Burst speed may be reduced if [Sensitivity] is set to high, or if shutter speed is reduced [Color Mode] 80 80 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 81 The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet). This is fixed at [ON] during motion picture recording. The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes. Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures 81 80 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 81 The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet). This is fixed at [ON] during motion picture recording. The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes. Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures 82 82 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 83 Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode. Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality 83 82 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 83 Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode. Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality 84 84 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 85 Entering Text Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever. A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face Editing text When you are finished entering text, press to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET] To restore To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures Set to Set to multiple screen display 85 84 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 85 Entering Text Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever. A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face Editing text When you are finished entering text, press to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET] To restore To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures Set to Set to multiple screen display 86 86 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 87 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] 87 86 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 87 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] 88 88 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 89Playback Mode: Music effects cannot be added.For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (87) [Slide Show] Select the playback method Set playback effects Select [Start] with and press [MENU/SET] Operations during Slide ShowDuring motion picture playback During still picture playback When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a 89 88 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 89Playback Mode: Music effects cannot be added.Select [Start] with and press [MENU/SET]For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (87) [Slide Show] Select the playback method Set playback effects Operations during Slide ShowDuring motion picture playback During still picture playback When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a 90 90 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 91 Using the [Playback] menu [Filtering Play] Select the refining method using , and press [MENU/SET] [Calendar] [Upload Set] Press to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press 91 90 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 91 Using the [Playback] menu [Filtering Play] Select the refining method using , and press [MENU/SET] [Calendar] [Upload Set] Press to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press 92 92 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 93 [SINGLE] [SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 50 pictures) 93 92 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 93 [SINGLE] [SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 50 pictures) 94 94 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 95 Items that can be stamped Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without [Resize] [SINGLE]Select [SINGLE] Select size [MULTI]Select [MULTI] in step above Select size Select still picture Press to select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET] 95 94 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 95 Items that can be stamped Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without [Resize] [SINGLE]Select [SINGLE] Select size [MULTI]Select [MULTI] in step above Select size Select still picture Press to select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET] 96 96 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 97 It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. [SINGLE] [MULTI] 97 96 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 97 It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. [SINGLE] [MULTI] 98 98 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 99 [Print Set] May not be effective when using other devices. [SINGLE] [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] Depending on the type of printer, the printer settings may take priority over camera [Protect] [SINGLE] [MULTI] To clear all To cancel while releasing all 99 98 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 99 [Print Set] May not be effective when using other devices. [SINGLE] [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] Depending on the type of printer, the printer settings may take priority over camera [Protect] [SINGLE] [MULTI] To clear all To cancel while releasing all 100 100 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 101 Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures. Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. 101 100 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 101 Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures. Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. 102 102 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 103 Using with your PC Computer specifications Copying still pictures and motion pictures Turn on power of both camera and computer Connect camera to Select [PC] on the camera Operate with your To cancel connection 103 102 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 103 Using with your PC Computer specifications Copying still pictures and motion pictures Turn on power of both camera and computer Connect camera to Select [PC] on the camera Operate with your To cancel connection 104 104 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 105Using with your PC For more details, consult your computer operating manual. When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X Folder and file names on computer Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer Read the separate operating instructions for more information about the operating Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it. Select the upload destination Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change, Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the copyright holder Windows Macintosh 105 104 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 105Using with your PC For more details, consult your computer operating manual. When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X Folder and file names on computer Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer Read the separate operating instructions for more information about the operating Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it. Select the upload destination Because YouTube and Facebook services and specifications are subject to change, Do not upload pictures protected by copyright except when you are the copyright holder Windows Macintosh 106 106 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 107 Printing To cancel print Press [MENU/SET]. Turn on power of camera and printer Connect camera to printer Select [PictBridge(PTP)] on the camera Press to select a picture to print and press Select [Print start] Printing multiple pictures Print with date and text Printing date without [Text Stamp] Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. Using computer : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made Using printer : Recording date can be printed by setting [Print Set] on the camera, 107 106 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 107 Printing To cancel print Press [MENU/SET]. Turn on power of camera and printer Connect camera to printer Select [PictBridge(PTP)] on the camera Press to select a picture to print and press Select [Print start] Printing multiple pictures Print with date and text Printing date without [Text Stamp] Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. Using computer : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made Using printer : Recording date can be printed by setting [Print Set] on the camera, 108 108 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 109Printing Also consult TV operating manual. Making print settings on the camera To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make [Print with Date] and [Num.of prints] are not shown when you have selected [Print Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the Connect camera to TV Turn on TV Set to auxiliary input.Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot 109 108 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 109Printing Also consult TV operating manual. Making print settings on the camera To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to and make [Print with Date] and [Num.of prints] are not shown when you have selected [Print Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on When setting [Print with Date] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the Connect camera to TV Turn on TV Set to auxiliary input.Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot 110 110 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 111 List of LCD monitor displays 111 110 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 111 List of LCD monitor displays 112 112 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 113Message displays 113 112 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 113Message displays 114 114 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 115 Q&A Troubleshooting 115 114 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 115 Q&A Troubleshooting 117 116 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 117119 118 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 119120 120 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 121 Usage cautions and notes 121 120 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 121 Usage cautions and notes 122 122 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 123Usage cautions and notes Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) If lens is dirty: When using a tripod or unipod Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may Disclaimer When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera 123 122 VQT3H43 VQT3H43 123Usage cautions and notes Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) If lens is dirty: When using a tripod or unipod Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may Disclaimer When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
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