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Panasonic DMC-ZS6 Operating Instructions
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2 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 3 2 Quick start guide Contents To play back the pictures Before use Preparations Basics 2 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 3 3 Quick start guide Contents To play back the pictures Before use Preparations Basics 4 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 5 4 Contents Application (Record) Application (View) Connecting with other devices Others 4 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 5 5 Contents Application (Record) Application (View) Connecting with other devices Others 6 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 7 6 Before use Do a test shot first! We will not compensate for failed/ Carefully observe copyright laws. Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure. Do not get the camera wet or insert Avoid condensation caused by sudden Read first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Lens When using a tripod or unipod When transporting Certain pictures cannot be played Software on the CD-ROM supplied 6 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 7 7 Before use Do a test shot first! We will not compensate for failed/ Carefully observe copyright laws. Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure. Do not get the camera wet or insert Avoid condensation caused by sudden Read first To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults Lens When using a tripod or unipod When transporting Certain pictures cannot be played Software on the CD-ROM supplied 8 8 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 9 Names of parts About GPS In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by.Motion picture button Hand strap eyelet Tripod receptacle Before use[MENU/SET] Left cursor button () Down cursor button () Card/Battery door Release lever Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator (52)/ AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever Microphone GPS antenna Speaker LCD monitor REC/PLAY switch [EXPOSURE] button Status indicator [DISPLAY] button Q.MENU (Quick setting 112)/ Delete button Up cursor button () Right cursor button () The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from DC coupler cover HDMI socket [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket About the cameras location name The GPS function can be used even Recording location information Positioning When using in another country Standard Accessories The accessories and their shape Battery Pack is indicated as battery Battery Charger is indicated as PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition is Please dispose of all packaging 9 8 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 9 Names of parts About GPS In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by.Motion picture button Hand strap eyelet Tripod receptacle Before use[MENU/SET] Left cursor button () Down cursor button () Card/Battery door Release lever Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator (52)/ AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever Microphone GPS antenna Speaker LCD monitor REC/PLAY switch [EXPOSURE] button Status indicator [DISPLAY] button Q.MENU (Quick setting 112)/ Delete button Up cursor button () Right cursor button () The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from DC coupler cover HDMI socket [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket About the cameras location name The GPS function can be used even Recording location information Positioning When using in another country Standard Accessories The accessories and their shape Battery Pack is indicated as battery Battery Charger is indicated as PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.1 HD Edition is Please dispose of all packaging 10 10 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 11 Charging battery Names of parts About batteries that you can use with this unit In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by.Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger electrical outlet Plug-in type Inlet typeDetach the battery after charging is completed 11 10 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 11 Charging battery Names of parts About batteries that you can use with this unit In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by.Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger electrical outlet Plug-in type Inlet typeDetach the battery after charging is completed 12 12 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 13Charging batteryGuidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time Recording still pictures Recording conditions by CIPA standard Recording motion pictures Recording conditions The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Frequently charging up battery is not recommended. 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 13 12 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 13Charging batteryGuidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time Recording still pictures Recording conditions by CIPA standard Recording motion pictures Recording conditions The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Frequently charging up battery is not recommended. 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 14 14 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the batterySlide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid Completely insert battery and card Close lid To remove To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of 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 terminal of DC coupler It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is The camera cannot be stood up when the AC adaptor is connected. If you are leaving When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 15 14 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the batterySlide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid Completely insert battery and card Close lid To remove To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of 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 terminal of DC coupler It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is The camera cannot be stood up when the AC adaptor is connected. If you are leaving When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the 16 16 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 17the battery Remaining battery and memory capacity Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (approx. 15 MB , approx. 40 MB ) Compatible memory cards (optional) Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a If the write-protect switch is set to LOCK, the card cannot be used to Latest information: 17 16 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 17the battery Remaining battery and memory capacity Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (approx. 15 MB , approx. 40 MB ) Compatible memory cards (optional) Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a If the write-protect switch is set to LOCK, the card cannot be used to Latest information: 18 18 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 19Setting the Clock About automatic time correction To set local time at travel destination To set local time at travel 19 18 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 19Setting the Clock About automatic time correction To set local time at travel destination To set local time at travel 20 20 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 21 Setting the menuMenu type To restore default settingsBring up the menu Select the [SETUP] menu Select the setting [REC] menu [MOTION PICTURE] menu [TRAVEL MODE] menu [SETUP] menu [PLAYBACK MODE] menu [PLAYBACK] menu 21 20 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 21 Setting the menuMenu type To restore default settingsBring up the menu Select the [SETUP] menu Select the setting [REC] menu [MOTION PICTURE] menu [TRAVEL MODE] menu [SETUP] menu [PLAYBACK MODE] menu [PLAYBACK] menu 22 22 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 23 Using the [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (20) 23 22 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 23 Using the [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (20) 24 24 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 25 Using the [SETUP] menu 25 24 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 25 Using the [SETUP] menu 26 26 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 27 Using the [SETUP] menu 27 26 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 27 Using the [SETUP] menu 28 28 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 29 Using the [SETUP] menu 29 28 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 29 Using the [SETUP] menu 30 30 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 31 Basic shooting operation Please set the Clock before shooting (17).[INTELLIGENT AUTO] [PROGRAM AE] Mode [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUSTOM] Mode [MY SCN MODE] 31 30 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 31 Basic shooting operation Please set the Clock before shooting (17).[INTELLIGENT AUTO] [PROGRAM AE] Mode [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUSTOM] Mode [MY SCN MODE] 32 32 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 33 Basic shooting operation[INTELLIGENT AUTO] [PROGRAM AE] Mode [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUSTOM] Mode [MY SCENE MODE] [MOTION PICTURE] Mode 33 32 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 33 Basic shooting operation[INTELLIGENT AUTO] [PROGRAM AE] Mode [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUSTOM] Mode [MY SCENE MODE] [MOTION PICTURE] Mode 34 34 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 35[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode To use flash Focus range (51). The following menu items may be set in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode: According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate Backlight compensation: We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with [i NIGHT SCENERY] and When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with [i NIGHT SCENERY], shutter speed can The settings for the following functions are fixed: The following functions cannot be used:Set to Set to To take motion pictures (72) Automatic Scene Detection 35 34 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 35[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode To use flash Focus range (51). The following menu items may be set in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode: According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate Backlight compensation: We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with [i NIGHT SCENERY] and When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with [i NIGHT SCENERY], shutter speed can The settings for the following functions are fixed: The following functions cannot be used:Set to Set to To take motion pictures (72) Automatic Scene Detection 36 36 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 37[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued) [PROGRAM AE] Mode 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. To take motion pictures To use zoom To use flash To adjust picture brightness To take close-up pictures To adjust coloring If a warning is displayed about jitter, use If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do 37 36 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 37[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued) [PROGRAM AE] Mode 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. To take motion pictures To use zoom To use flash To adjust picture brightness To take close-up pictures To adjust coloring If a warning is displayed about jitter, use If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do 38 38 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 39[PROGRAM AE] Mode (Continued) Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. Motion pictures are not displayed vertically. Taking pictures with zoomAlign focus for desired composition First adjust focus according to subject Subjects/environments which may We recommend using the Face Return to desired composition Orientation detection function Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures Zoom speed can be adjusted. The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the 39 38 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 39[PROGRAM AE] Mode (Continued) Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. Motion pictures are not displayed vertically. Taking pictures with zoomAlign focus for desired composition First adjust focus according to subject Subjects/environments which may We recommend using the Face Return to desired composition Orientation detection function Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures Zoom speed can be adjusted. The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the 41 40 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 4142 42 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 43 [DIGITAL ZOOM] Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] Close the menu Display the [REC] menu Select [ON] 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 8 M or less Easy Zoom does not work while recording motion pictures. 43 42 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 43 [DIGITAL ZOOM] Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] Close the menu Display the [REC] menu Select [ON] 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 8 M or less Easy Zoom does not work while recording motion pictures. 44 44 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 45 Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Deleting picturesSelect type of deletion Select the pictures to delete Set to Press to delete displayed picture Select [YES] Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: Delete To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures Scroll through pictures Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ If file number is not displayed, press the After the final picture, display returns to the 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) To playback as list To view with different To playback motion 45 44 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 45 Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Deleting picturesSelect type of deletion Select the pictures to delete Set to Press to delete displayed picture Select [YES] Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: Delete To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures Scroll through pictures Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ If file number is not displayed, press the After the final picture, display returns to the 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) To playback as list To view with different To playback motion 46 46 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 47 Changing recording information display Taking pictures with flashRecording Mode: Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Histogram Guide lines Judge balance Judge center of subject Press to change display In Recording Mode In Playback Mode 1 Set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON] to display Display [FLASH] Select the desired type Shutter speeds are as follows: Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using flash to take pictures of infants. 47 46 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 47 Changing recording information display Taking pictures with flashRecording Mode: Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Histogram Guide lines Judge balance Judge center of subject Press to change display In Recording Mode In Playback Mode 1 Set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON] to display Display [FLASH] Select the desired type Shutter speeds are as follows: Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using flash to take pictures of infants. 48 48 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 49Taking pictures with flash Taking close-up pictures Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting) Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity and zoom Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (9, 10) or look at it If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is Select [AF MACRO] Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject Tele macro function Digital Zoom may also be used. This function also operates when taking pictures in It may take some time until When using ([INTELLIGENT [AF MACRO] automatically 49 48 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 49Taking pictures with flash Taking close-up pictures Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting) Focus range according to ISO Sensitivity and zoom Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (9, 10) or look at it If flash is to be emitted, flash type marks (e.g. ) will turn red when shutter button is Select [AF MACRO] Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject Tele macro function Digital Zoom may also be used. This function also operates when taking pictures in It may take some time until When using ([INTELLIGENT [AF MACRO] automatically 50 50 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 51Taking close-up pictures Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM] Select [MACRO ZOOM] Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever Available recording range in ([PROGRAM AE] Mode) 51 50 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 51Taking close-up pictures Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture. Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM] Select [MACRO ZOOM] Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever Available recording range in ([PROGRAM AE] Mode) 52 52 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 53 Taking pictures with self-timer Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode. When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] Scene Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is [10SEC.] cannot be chosen in ([CLIPBOARD] Mode) or in Scene Mode [SELF Display [SELFTIMER] Select time duration After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 53 52 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 53 Taking pictures with self-timer Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [STARRY SKY] Scene Mode. When set to [BURST], 3 pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] Scene Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is [10SEC.] cannot be chosen in ([CLIPBOARD] Mode) or in Scene Mode [SELF Display [SELFTIMER] Select time duration After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation 54 54 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 55 Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio Recording while exposure is changed automatically [MULTI ASPECT] is disabled when the number of recordable pictures is two or less. It is Display [MULTI ASPECT] Select [ON] Picture Size combinations 55 54 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 55 Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio Recording while exposure is changed automatically [MULTI ASPECT] is disabled when the number of recordable pictures is two or less. It is Display [MULTI ASPECT] Select [ON] Picture Size combinations 56 56 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 57Set to Determine aperture value Aperture values that can be set Determine aperture and record [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode Set to Determine shutter speed Shutter speeds that can be set Determine shutter speed and record 57 56 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 57Set to Determine aperture value Aperture values that can be set Determine aperture and record [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode Set to Determine shutter speed Shutter speeds that can be set Determine shutter speed and record 58 58 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 59Set to Determine aperture and shutter speed Aperture values and shutter speeds that can be set Manual exposure assist (estimate) Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUST.SET MEM.] Registering your own settings Select [YES] Close the menu The following menus and functions are saved in the custom set. Register your own settings and record 59 58 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 59Set to Determine aperture and shutter speed Aperture values and shutter speeds that can be set Manual exposure assist (estimate) Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUST.SET MEM.] Registering your own settings Select [YES] Close the menu The following menus and functions are saved in the custom set. Register your own settings and record 60 60 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 61[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 At the time of purchase, [PROGRAM AE] Mode initial settings are registered in the [CUSTOM] Mode (continued) Set to Set to Scene menu To take motion pictures Registering commonly used Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of Following [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected White Balance can only be set in the next scene. (Setting is restored to [AWB] when The types of flash available (48) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash Guidelines displayed in gray in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY 61 60 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 61[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 At the time of purchase, [PROGRAM AE] Mode initial settings are registered in the [CUSTOM] Mode (continued) Set to Set to Scene menu To take motion pictures Registering commonly used Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of Following [REC] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected White Balance can only be set in the next scene. (Setting is restored to [AWB] when The types of flash available (48) vary according to the scene. The Scene Mode flash Guidelines displayed in gray in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY 62 62 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 63Recording Mode: [TRANSFORM] [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] [SELF [SCENERY] [PANORAMA ASSIST] [SPORTS] 63 62 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 63Recording Mode: [TRANSFORM] [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] [SELF [SCENERY] [PANORAMA ASSIST] [SPORTS] 64 64 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 65Recording Mode: [NIGHT [NIGHT SCENERY] [FOOD] [PARTY] [CANDLE LIGHT] [BABY] [PET] [SUNSET] 65 64 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 65Recording Mode: [NIGHT [NIGHT SCENERY] [FOOD] [PARTY] [CANDLE LIGHT] [BABY] [PET] [SUNSET] 66 66 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 67Recording Mode: [HIGH SENS.] [HI-SPEED [FLASH [STARRY SKY] 67 66 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 67Recording Mode: [HIGH SENS.] [HI-SPEED [FLASH [STARRY SKY] 68 68 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 69Recording Mode: [FIREWORKS] [BEACH] [SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] [PIN HOLE] [FILM GRAIN] [HIGH DYNAMIC] 69 68 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 69Recording Mode: [FIREWORKS] [BEACH] [SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] [PIN HOLE] [FILM GRAIN] [HIGH DYNAMIC] 70 70 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 71Taking pictures according to the scene Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCN MODE]/[MY SCENE MODE] and Set to Set to / ( for ) Scene menu Taking pictures in Changing registered Scene Taking motion pictures 71 70 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 71Taking pictures according to the scene Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCN MODE]/[MY SCENE MODE] and Set to Set to / ( for ) Scene menu Taking pictures in Changing registered Scene Taking motion pictures 72 72 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 73 Taking motion picturesSet to Set to a position other than Press to start recording Press the motion picture button again to end recording Motion picture recording format ([REC MODE]) Recording motion pictures in About the motion picture Changing motion picture Playing back motion 73 72 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 73 Taking motion picturesSet to Set to a position other than Press to start recording Press the motion picture button again to end recording Motion picture recording format ([REC MODE]) Recording motion pictures in About the motion picture Changing motion picture Playing back motion 74 74 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 75Taking motion pictures Depending on the type of card, a card access message may appear for a while after recording a Recording automatically ends when there is no more available space. For certain memory cards, The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pictures. Also, if the Aspect It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on Panasonic When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory card Press [DISPLAY] before recording to display the recordable time in 75 74 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 75Taking motion pictures Depending on the type of card, a card access message may appear for a while after recording a Recording automatically ends when there is no more available space. For certain memory cards, The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pictures. Also, if the Aspect It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on Panasonic When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power Recordable time on 2 GB SD memory card Press [DISPLAY] before recording to display the recordable time in 76 76 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 77 Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] ModeSet to Set the mode dial to Start recording End recording [REC QUALITY] Display the [REC] menu Select [REC QUALITY] Select the desired picture quality When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on Panasonic 77 76 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 77 Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] ModeSet to Set the mode dial to Start recording End recording [REC QUALITY] Display the [REC] menu Select [REC QUALITY] Select the desired picture quality When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or a power Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras It may not be possible to play back motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on Panasonic 78 78 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 79[FACE RECOG.] How the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback 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 Face Recognition works by looking at certain facial characteristics and as a result takes Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is Even if Face Recognition information is changed (81), Face Recognition To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE] (136) 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 79 78 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 79[FACE RECOG.] How the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback 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 Face Recognition works by looking at certain facial characteristics and as a result takes Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is Even if Face Recognition information is changed (81), Face Recognition To change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE] (136) 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 80 80 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 81 To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] When a face picture is registered or automatic registration of face pictures is set, the 81 80 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 81 To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] When a face picture is registered or automatic registration of face pictures is set, the 82 82 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 83 In some cases it may be very difficult Register face pictures from the automatic registration screen The registration screen is displayed for the third time (estimate). (This does not occur If the registration screen is not displayed easily, recording in the same environment and If a face is not recognized despite being registered, re-registering the person from If the registration screen is displayed for a person already registered, making additional If a picture recorded with a flash is registered, it may be difficult for the camera to When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the [FACE RECOG.] setting is also Setting [SENSITIVITY] at [LOW] makes it easier for the camera to recognize faces but 83 82 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 83 In some cases it may be very difficult Register face pictures from the automatic registration screen The registration screen is displayed for the third time (estimate). (This does not occur If the registration screen is not displayed easily, recording in the same environment and If a face is not recognized despite being registered, re-registering the person from If the registration screen is displayed for a person already registered, making additional If a picture recorded with a flash is registered, it may be difficult for the camera to When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the [FACE RECOG.] setting is also Setting [SENSITIVITY] at [LOW] makes it easier for the camera to recognize faces but 84 84 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 85What is GPS? GPS functions Receiving signals from GPS satellites Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the Using in locations such as airplanes or hospitals [GPS SETTING]: Using GPS Select [GPS SETTING] from the Travel Mode menu (20) Select [ON] or When checking GPS reception Because the positioning continues even when the When the cameras power is off, the positioning The positioning may take some time, after turning Positioning is not possible unless signals are received from three or more GPS 85 84 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 85What is GPS? GPS functions Receiving signals from GPS satellites Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the Using in locations such as airplanes or hospitals [GPS SETTING]: Using GPS Select [GPS SETTING] from the Travel Mode menu (20) Select [ON] or When checking GPS reception Because the positioning continues even when the When the cameras power is off, the positioning The positioning may take some time, after turning Positioning is not possible unless signals are received from three or more GPS 86 86 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 87 Change the recorded place name information Return to the menu screen Select [GPS AREA SELECT] (20), from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu Select the item to change display From the displayed candidates, select the desired place name or landmark to be recorded When [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] or When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while, If positioning is successful, the current position is saved. In the following cases, the location name information that will be recorded on the Positioning is not performed in the following situations: Information recorded on recorded pictures Information recorded on recorded pictures The location name information consists of location names and landmarks that are The location name information (location name or landmark name) may be different 87 86 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 87 Change the recorded place name information Select [GPS AREA SELECT] (20), from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu Select the item to change display From the displayed candidates, select the desired place name or landmark to be recorded Return to the menu screen When [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] or When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while, If positioning is successful, the current position is saved. In the following cases, the location name information that will be recorded on the Positioning is not performed in the following situations: Information recorded on recorded pictures Information recorded on recorded pictures The location name information consists of location names and landmarks that are The location name information (location name or landmark name) may be different 88 88 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 89 During positioning, if there is a difference of 1 minute or more between the GPS time Time and date corrected by [AUTO CLOCK SET] is not as accurate as radio clocks. If If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks In large public parks or similar locations, landmarks may not be displayed, or In the following cases, - - - is displayed. When the text of the location name information is long, such as when multiple items are 89 88 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 89 During positioning, if there is a difference of 1 minute or more between the GPS time Time and date corrected by [AUTO CLOCK SET] is not as accurate as radio clocks. If If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks In large public parks or similar locations, landmarks may not be displayed, or In the following cases, - - - is displayed. When the text of the location name information is long, such as when multiple items are 90 90 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 91 Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE] [TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite]. Set departure date [TRAVEL DATE] Select [TRAVEL DATE] from [TRAVEL MODE] menu (20) Set the return date in the Close the menu The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the 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 To print the number of days that have passed, either use [TEXT STAMP] or print using [TRAVEL DATE] Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu (20) Select [TRAVEL SETUP] Set the return date in the Close the menu The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the If settings are made before the departure date, the number of days to departure are When [TRAVEL DATE] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [HOME] date is one To print the number of days that have passed, either use [TEXT STAMP] or print using 91 90 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 91 Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE] [TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite]. Set departure date [TRAVEL DATE] Select [TRAVEL DATE] from [TRAVEL MODE] menu (20) Set the return date in the Close the menu The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the 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 To print the number of days that have passed, either use [TEXT STAMP] or print using [TRAVEL DATE] Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu (20) Select [TRAVEL SETUP] Set the return date in the Close the menu The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the If settings are made before the departure date, the number of days to departure are When [TRAVEL DATE] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [HOME] date is one To print the number of days that have passed, either use [TEXT STAMP] or print using 92 92 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 93 To clear To set summer time 93 92 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 93 To clear To set summer time 94 94 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 95 Using the [REC] menu [PICTURE SIZE] Recording Mode: Settings: Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. [REC QUALITY] Recording Mode: Using GPS to make automatic settings is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are 95 94 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 95 Using the [REC] menu [PICTURE SIZE] Recording Mode: Settings: Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. [REC QUALITY] Recording Mode: Using GPS to make automatic settings is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are 96 96 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 97 [QUALITY] Recording Mode: Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) [ASPECT RATIO] Recording Mode: Settings: [INTELLIGENT ISO] Recording Mode: Settings: [OFF] / / / Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject Shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or setting Blurring may occur depending on brightness, size, position, and speed of movement of Scope of flash recording (48) [SENSITIVITY] Recording Mode: Settings: [AUTO] / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] [AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on 97 96 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 97 [QUALITY] Recording Mode: Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) [ASPECT RATIO] Recording Mode: Settings: [INTELLIGENT ISO] Recording Mode: Settings: [OFF] / / / Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject Shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, or setting Blurring may occur depending on brightness, size, position, and speed of movement of Scope of flash recording (48) [SENSITIVITY] Recording Mode: Settings: [AUTO] / [80] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] [AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on 98 98 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 99 [WHITE BALANCE] Recording Mode: Settings: [ [AWB] operational range: We recommend setting to [AWB] or [ ] White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) Setting White Balance manually ( ) [FACE RECOG.] [AF MODE] Recording Mode: Settings: / / / / / 99 98 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 99 [WHITE BALANCE] Recording Mode: Settings: [ [AWB] operational range: We recommend setting to [AWB] or [ ] White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) Setting White Balance manually ( ) [FACE RECOG.] [AF MODE] Recording Mode: Settings: / / / / / 100 100 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 101 If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the Face Detection The Face Detection function may fail to work under the following conditions. (AF mode In AF Tracking, the AF lock can fail, lose the subject, or track another subject or While recording motion pictures and the setting is other than ( Face Detection), focus [PRE AF] Recording Mode: Settings: Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or [Q-AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating. [METERING MODE] Recording Mode: Settings: 101 100 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 101 If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the Face Detection The Face Detection function may fail to work under the following conditions. (AF mode In AF Tracking, the AF lock can fail, lose the subject, or track another subject or While recording motion pictures and the setting is other than ( Face Detection), focus [PRE AF] Recording Mode: Settings: Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or [Q-AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating. [METERING MODE] Recording Mode: Settings: 103 102 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 103104 104 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 105 If you are concerned about noise when you record a dark scene, it is recommended This is fixed at [MODE 1] during motion picture recording. Setting fixed to [MODE 2] in [SELF PORTRAIT] and [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] Scene Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective: This is fixed to [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set. The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes. In ([INTELLIGENT AUTO]), only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set 105 104 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 105 If you are concerned about noise when you record a dark scene, it is recommended This is fixed at [MODE 1] during motion picture recording. Setting fixed to [MODE 2] in [SELF PORTRAIT] and [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] Scene Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective: This is fixed to [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set. The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes. In ([INTELLIGENT AUTO]), only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set 106 106 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 107 [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], and [ASPECT CONV.] cannot When [CONTINUOUS AF] is set to [OFF], the AF Assist Lamp 107 106 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 107 [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], and [ASPECT CONV.] cannot When [CONTINUOUS AF] is set to [OFF], the AF Assist Lamp 108 108 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 109Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu Recording Mode: Settings: [CONTINUOUS AF] The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes. [WIND CUT] Recording Mode: Settings: [OFF]/[ON] ( appears on the screen.) When [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality [REC MODE] Recording Mode: Settings: Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this camera, the playback AVCHD Lite motion pictures cannot be played back on devices not compatible with AVCHD (such as Because AVCHD Lite motion pictures do not conform to DCF and Exif, some information (such as Using a card of SD speed Class 4 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures using a computer, please use the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 109 108 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 109Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu Recording Mode: Settings: [CONTINUOUS AF] The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes. [WIND CUT] Recording Mode: Settings: [OFF]/[ON] ( appears on the screen.) When [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality [REC MODE] Recording Mode: Settings: Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this camera, the playback AVCHD Lite motion pictures cannot be played back on devices not compatible with AVCHD (such as Because AVCHD Lite motion pictures do not conform to DCF and Exif, some information (such as Using a card of SD speed Class 4 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures using a computer, please use the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 110 110 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 111 Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Taking clipboard pictures Set to Set to Take a clipboard picture Viewing clipboard pictures Set REC/PLAY switch to Set mode dial to Can be viewed with same operations as with pictures taken in other modes (44). To delete clipboard pictures Press in step above. (45) If built-in memory is full The settings for the following functions are fixed: Represents built-in memory used Zoom Mark To register zoom enlarged size and position To view registered ratio and position: When a picture with a Zoom Mark is deleted, both the original picture and picture with Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in. Other items on the [SETUP] menu will reflect settings made in the [PROGRAM AE] 111 110 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 111 Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Taking clipboard pictures Set to Set to Take a clipboard picture Viewing clipboard pictures Set REC/PLAY switch to Set mode dial to Can be viewed with same operations as with pictures taken in other modes (44). To delete clipboard pictures Press in step above. (45) If built-in memory is full The settings for the following functions are fixed: Represents built-in memory used Zoom Mark To register zoom enlarged size and position To view registered ratio and position: When a picture with a Zoom Mark is deleted, both the original picture and picture with Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in. Other items on the [SETUP] menu will reflect settings made in the [PROGRAM AE] 112 112 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 113 Using Quick menu Entering Text GPS function operations Set to Display Quick menu Select item and setting : A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters Display the character selection screen Select characters and press [MENU/SET] To change the character type When you are finished entering text, select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Editing text 113 112 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 113 Using Quick menu Entering Text GPS function operations Set to Display Quick menu Select item and setting : A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters Display the character selection screen Select characters and press [MENU/SET] To change the character type When you are finished entering text, select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Editing text 114 114 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 115 Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Watching motion pictures/still pictures with audio 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 Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be viewed on your computer using Operations during motion Deleting Set to Set to a position other than Select the picture and start playback 115 114 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 115 Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Watching motion pictures/still pictures with audio 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 Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be viewed on your computer using Operations during motion Deleting Set to Set to a position other than Select the picture and start playback 116 116 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 117Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Splitting up motion picturesCapture still picture Select [YES] The picture size is 2M . (Except for still pictures captured from motion pictures The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the picture quality setting of the It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded Decide the point to split the motion picture Select [YES] Use a sufficiently charged battery (11) or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler When there is extremely little free space left on the card, it may not be possible to split The following motion pictures cannot be split. Split points are set at time increments of 0.5 seconds. (There may be a slight difference During splitting, do not turn off the cameras power or remove the card or battery. If you [PRINT SET] is canceled after splitting. 117 116 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 117Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Splitting up motion picturesCapture still picture Select [YES] The picture size is 2M . (Except for still pictures captured from motion pictures The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the picture quality setting of the It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded Decide the point to split the motion picture Select [YES] Use a sufficiently charged battery (11) or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler When there is extremely little free space left on the card, it may not be possible to split The following motion pictures cannot be split. Split points are set at time increments of 0.5 seconds. (There may be a slight difference During splitting, do not turn off the cameras power or remove the card or battery. If you [PRINT SET] is canceled after splitting. 118 118 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 119 Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE]the setting is [ON]. Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. [NORMAL PLAY] [SLIDE SHOW] [MODE PLAY] [GPS AREA PLAY] [TRAVEL PLAY] [CATEGORY PLAY] [FAVORITE PLAY] When no card is inserted, pictures (except [CLIPBOARD] pictures) are played back from the built-in memory. The [PLAYBACK MODE] automatically becomes [NORMAL PLAY] when the REC/PLAY [FAVORITE PLAY] is only displayed when pictures have been set as [FAVORITE] and [SLIDE SHOW]Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select the playback method Set playback effects Select [START] with and press [MENU/SET] 119 118 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 119 Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE]the setting is [ON]. Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. [NORMAL PLAY] [SLIDE SHOW] [MODE PLAY] [GPS AREA PLAY] [TRAVEL PLAY] [CATEGORY PLAY] [FAVORITE PLAY] When no card is inserted, pictures (except [CLIPBOARD] pictures) are played back from the built-in memory. The [PLAYBACK MODE] automatically becomes [NORMAL PLAY] when the REC/PLAY [FAVORITE PLAY] is only displayed when pictures have been set as [FAVORITE] and [SLIDE SHOW]Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select the playback method Set playback effects Select [START] with and press [MENU/SET] 120 120 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 121 Operations during Slide Show When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a Certain playback effects cannot be used when displaying pictures on television using [MODE PLAY] Select the type of data [GPS AREA PLAY] Select the range of geographical region to play back Select a place name or landmark displayed View pictures When closing [GPS AREA PLAY], set to [NORMAL PLAY] 121 120 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 121 Operations during Slide Show When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a Certain playback effects cannot be used when displaying pictures on television using [MODE PLAY] Select the type of data [GPS AREA PLAY] Select the range of geographical region to play back Select a place name or landmark displayed View pictures When closing [GPS AREA PLAY], set to [NORMAL PLAY] 122 122 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 123 [TRAVEL PLAY] Play back by travel date Select [TRAVEL DATE] Select the date to play back Select the picture Play back by destination Select [LOCATION] Select the item View pictures 123 122 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 123 [TRAVEL PLAY] Play back by travel date Select [TRAVEL DATE] Select the date to play back Select the picture Play back by destination Select [LOCATION] Select the item View pictures 124 124 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 125 [FAVORITE PLAY] To close [CATEGORY PLAY], select [NORMAL PLAY]. To close [FAVORITE PLAY], select [NORMAL PLAY]. Calendar display cannot be used. The following playback menus can only be set: [CATEGORY PLAY] Select the Category 125 124 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 125 [FAVORITE PLAY] To close [CATEGORY PLAY], select [NORMAL PLAY]. To close [FAVORITE PLAY], select [NORMAL PLAY]. Calendar display cannot be used. The following playback menus can only be set: [CATEGORY PLAY] Select the Category 126 126 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 127 Using the [PLAYBACK] menu To print text, use [TEXT STAMP] or the supplied CD-ROM PHOTOfunSTUDIO. [SINGLE] This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is [NORMAL PLAY]. Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, protected still pictures, or 127 126 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 127 Using the [PLAYBACK] menu To print text, use [TEXT STAMP] or the supplied CD-ROM PHOTOfunSTUDIO. [SINGLE] This setting can only be made when the Playback Mode is [NORMAL PLAY]. Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, protected still pictures, or 128 128 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 129 Items that can be stamped To check stamped text Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without After [TEXT STAMP] is applied, pictures cannot be resized or cropped, and [TEXT STAMP] Press to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select still picture [SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 50 pictures)Select items and make settings for each Select whether to stamp age 129 128 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 129 Items that can be stamped To check stamped text Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without After [TEXT STAMP] is applied, pictures cannot be resized or cropped, and [TEXT STAMP] Press to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select still picture [SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 50 pictures)Select items and make settings for each Select whether to stamp age 130 130 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 131 Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are leveled. Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. [MULTI] 131 130 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 131 Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are leveled. Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. [MULTI] 132 132 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 133 Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when Aspect Ratios are 133 132 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 133 Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when Aspect Ratios are 134 134 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 135 [PROTECT] Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] format cannot be set. Select picture and make setting [SINGLE] [MULTI] To clear all To cancel while releasing all [PRINT SET] Select picture [SINGLE] [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] To clear all When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual printer as these may take 135 134 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 135 [PROTECT] Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] format cannot be set. Select picture and make setting [SINGLE] [MULTI] To clear all To cancel while releasing all [PRINT SET] Select picture [SINGLE] [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] To clear all When using PictBridge-compatible printers, check settings on actual printer as these may take 136 136 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 137 [COPY] Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.Select the copy method (direction) Select picture with and press [MENU/SET] (for and ) If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be performed, turn Copying of picture data from the built-in memory to memory cards will be terminated Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new [FACE REC EDIT] Select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] Select the picture Select a person Select the person to replace for another Select [YES] 137 136 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 137 [COPY] Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures.Select the copy method (direction) Select picture with and press [MENU/SET] (for and ) If there is not enough space on the built-in memory for copying to be performed, turn Copying of picture data from the built-in memory to memory cards will be terminated Copying pictures may take several minutes. Do not turn off power or perform other If identical names (folder/file numbers) are present in the copy destination, a new [FACE REC EDIT] Select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] Select the picture Select a person Select the person to replace for another Select [YES] 138 138 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 139Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables Connect camera to recorder Start playback on camera Start recording on recorder Pressing the cameras [DISPLAY] button and turning the LCD display off is For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorders operating Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Main PHOTOfunSTUDIO functionsInstall PHOTOfunSTUDIO to your computer Connect the camera to your computer Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer 139 138 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 139Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables Connect camera to recorder Start playback on camera Start recording on recorder Pressing the cameras [DISPLAY] button and turning the LCD display off is For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorders operating Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Main PHOTOfunSTUDIO functionsInstall PHOTOfunSTUDIO to your computer Connect the camera to your computer Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer 140 140 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 141 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 141 140 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 141 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 142 142 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 143Using 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 Windows Macintosh Playing motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Playing motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on your computer Setting the [USB MODE] (26) to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time 143 142 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 143Using 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 Windows Macintosh Playing motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Playing motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on your computer Setting the [USB MODE] (26) to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time 144 144 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 145 Printing Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] format cannot be printed. To cancel print Press [MENU/SET] Setting the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] removes the need to make the setting 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 With [TEXT STAMP] 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 145 144 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 145 Printing Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] format cannot be printed. To cancel print Press [MENU/SET] Setting the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] removes the need to make the setting 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 With [TEXT STAMP] 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 146 146 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 147Printing Making print settings on 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 Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the Also consult TV operating manual. Set to auxiliary input. When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on 147 146 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 147Printing Making print settings on 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 Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the Also consult TV operating manual. Set to auxiliary input. When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on 148 148 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 149 Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on Always read your televisions operating instructions. Audio output is stereo. Set to HDMI input.Set REC/PLAY switch to VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control) VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry- This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the latest Panasonic Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (148). Set REC/PLAY switch to 149 148 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 149 Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on Always read your televisions operating instructions. Audio output is stereo. Set to HDMI input.Set REC/PLAY switch to VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control) VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry- This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the latest Panasonic Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (148). Set REC/PLAY switch to 150 150 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 151Select a picture with , and press [OK] Switching Playback Mode Refer to camera operations for operations and settings. (These may differ View pictures Other related operations Power OFF Automatic input select If the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is [ON], operations via the camera buttons will Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable VIERA Link If you do not wish to use VIERA Link (HDMI), turn the cameras [VIERA Link] setting When operating with VIERA Link, the [HDMI MODE] (27) of the camera is selected When playing back AVCHD Lite motion pictures on this camera that were recorded with If the tab on the TV screen is selected, it will not be possible to select either 151 150 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 151Select a picture with , and press [OK] Switching Playback Mode Refer to camera operations for operations and settings. (These may differ View pictures Other related operations Power OFF Automatic input select If the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is [ON], operations via the camera buttons will Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable VIERA Link If you do not wish to use VIERA Link (HDMI), turn the cameras [VIERA Link] setting When operating with VIERA Link, the [HDMI MODE] (27) of the camera is selected When playing back AVCHD Lite motion pictures on this camera that were recorded with If the tab on the TV screen is selected, it will not be possible to select either 152 152 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 153 List of LCD monitor displays 153 152 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 153 List of LCD monitor displays 154 154 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 155Message displays 155 154 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 155Message displays 156 156 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 157 Q&A Troubleshooting 157 156 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 157 Q&A Troubleshooting 159 158 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 159161 160 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 161162 162 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 163Q&A 163 162 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 163Q&A 164 164 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 165Memory cards To prevent damage to cards and data When disposing of/transferring memory cards Personal Information Disclaimer When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera User License Agreement for Location Name Data 165 164 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 165Memory cards To prevent damage to cards and data When disposing of/transferring memory cards Personal Information Disclaimer When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera User License Agreement for Location Name Data 167 166 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 167168 168 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 169 Countries and regions for which landmarks can be displayed and 169 168 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 169 Countries and regions for which landmarks can be displayed and 170 170 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 171 Countries and regions with no landmark information 171 170 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 171 Countries and regions with no landmark information 172 172 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 173173 172 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 173174 174 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 175 Varies according to [REC MODE] (108), or [REC QUALITY] (108) settings. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. A maximum of approx. 2 GB of Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (96), [PICTURE SIZE] (95), or [QUALITY] (96) When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, +99999 is displayed. 175 174 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 175 Varies according to [REC MODE] (108), or [REC QUALITY] (108) settings. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. A maximum of approx. 2 GB of Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (96), [PICTURE SIZE] (95), or [QUALITY] (96) When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, +99999 is displayed. 176 176 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 177 A maximum of approx. 2 GB of The time displayed in the table is the Recording picture/time capacity Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (96), [PICTURE SIZE] (95), or [QUALITY] (96) Varies according to [REC QUALITY] (77) setting. 177 176 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 177 A maximum of approx. 2 GB of The time displayed in the table is the Recording picture/time capacity Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (96), [PICTURE SIZE] (95), or [QUALITY] (96) Varies according to [REC QUALITY] (77) setting.
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