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Panasonic DMCZS10A Owner Manual
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2 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 3 2 ContentsBefore use Preparations Basics Application (Record) 2 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 3 3 ContentsBefore use Preparations Basics Application (Record) 4 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 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 Application (View) Connecting with other devices Others 4 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 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 Application (View) Connecting with other devices Others 6 6 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 7Before use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (141) Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws About GPS About the cameras location name information When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the cameras power Recording location information Positioning When using in another country 7 6 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 7Before use Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (141) Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws About GPS About the cameras location name information When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the cameras power Recording location information Positioning When using in another country 8 8 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 9 Names of parts Standard Accessories The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the Optional accessories 9 8 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 9 Names of parts Standard Accessories The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the Optional accessories 10 10 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 11Charging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitInsert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Plug-in type Inlet typeCharging light ([CHARGE]) Charge the battery with the charger indoors Detach the battery after charging is completed The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time Recording still pictures Recording conditions by CIPA standard Recording motion pictures Recording conditions 11 10 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 11Charging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitInsert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Plug-in type Inlet typeCharging light ([CHARGE]) Charge the battery with the charger indoors Detach the battery after charging is completed The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time Recording still pictures Recording conditions by CIPA standard Recording motion pictures Recording conditions 12 12 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 13 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.Slide 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 the LUMIX indicator Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover Plug AC adaptor into power outlet Connect AC adaptor to DC IN socket of DC coupler It may not be possible to install 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 Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the DC coupler 13 12 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 13 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.Slide 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 the LUMIX indicator Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover Plug AC adaptor into power outlet Connect AC adaptor to DC IN socket of DC coupler It may not be possible to install 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 Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the DC coupler 14 14 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 15the battery Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (approx. 18 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 It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your Latest information: Remaining battery and memory capacity Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) 15 14 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 15the battery Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (approx. 18 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 It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your Latest information: Remaining battery and memory capacity Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) 16 16 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 17 How to operate the camera Touch operations If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the market is to be If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market attached to If your hand is pressed against the touch panel when holding the camera, the touch For details of the icons that appear on the touch panel, refer to List of LCD monitor 17 16 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 17 How to operate the camera Touch operations If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the market is to be If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market attached to If your hand is pressed against the touch panel when holding the camera, the touch For details of the icons that appear on the touch panel, refer to List of LCD monitor 18 18 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 19 Setting the clock (The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not 19 18 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 19 Setting the clock (The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not 20 20 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 21 Sequence of operations5 4 3 1 2Set to Set to the desired Recording Mode Aim the camera and shoot Taking still pictures Recording motion pictures Holding the camera We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. 6 7 21 20 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 21 Sequence of operations5 4 3 1 2Set to Set to the desired Recording Mode Aim the camera and shoot Taking still pictures Recording motion pictures Holding the camera We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. 6 7 22 22 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 23 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 First adjust focus according to subject Return to desired composition Subjects/environments which may Changing recording information display How to adjust focus The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not AF area is displayed larger in the following cases: 23 22 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 23 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 First adjust focus according to subject Return to desired composition Subjects/environments which may Changing recording information display How to adjust focus The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not AF area is displayed larger in the following cases: 24 24 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 25 Touching the screen and recording Touching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure Touch on the screen Touch the subject you want to record When [Metering Mode] is set to (Spot), the exposure is adjusted to the place where The setting of the touch shutter function will be stored even if the power switch is turned Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure The touch AF/AE function may fail to work under some recording conditions such as 25 24 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 25 Touching the screen and recording Touching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure Touch on the screen Touch the subject you want to record When [Metering Mode] is set to (Spot), the exposure is adjusted to the place where The setting of the touch shutter function will be stored even if the power switch is turned Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure The touch AF/AE function may fail to work under some recording conditions such as 26 26 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 27[Intelligent Auto] Mode Set to About flash When is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.About Happy colors [Motion Deblur] Settings [iHandheld Nite Shot] Settings Recording When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite Shot] Automatic Scene Detection Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and 27 26 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 27[Intelligent Auto] Mode Set to About flash When is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.About Happy colors [Motion Deblur] Settings [iHandheld Nite Shot] Settings Recording When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite Shot] Automatic Scene Detection Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and 28 28 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 29[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) AF Tracking With cursor button operationsPress to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press to lock With touch panel operations [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes: The settings for the following functions are fixed: The following functions cannot be used: 29 28 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 29[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) AF Tracking With cursor button operationsPress to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press to lock With touch panel operations [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes: The settings for the following functions are fixed: The following functions cannot be used: 30 30 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 31 Taking motion pictures Recording motion pictures in Motion picture recording in other recording modesPress motion picture button to start recording Immediately release the motion picture You can also use zoom while recording Still pictures can be taken during motion Press the motion picture button again to end recording An AVCHD motion picture can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 If [Rec Quality] is set to [GFS] or [FSH], and if the surrounding temperature If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the SD The Optical Image Stabilizer functions regardless of the settings before a motion picture The following functions are not available: If Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, these Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or 31 30 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 31 Taking motion pictures Recording motion pictures in Motion picture recording in other recording modesPress motion picture button to start recording Immediately release the motion picture You can also use zoom while recording Still pictures can be taken during motion Press the motion picture button again to end recording An AVCHD motion picture can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 If [Rec Quality] is set to [GFS] or [FSH], and if the surrounding temperature If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the SD The Optical Image Stabilizer functions regardless of the settings before a motion picture The following functions are not available: If Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, these Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or 32 32 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 33 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back View pictures Changing recording information display This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Operations during motion picture playback It may not be possible to play back properly the motion pictures recorded using other 33 32 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 33 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back View pictures Changing recording information display This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Operations during motion picture playback It may not be possible to play back properly the motion pictures recorded using other 34 34 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 35Viewing your pictures Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures 35 34 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 35Viewing your pictures Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback. Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Pictures 36 36 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 37 Deleting pictures Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:Press to delete displayed picture Use cursor button to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and [Delete Multi] 37 36 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 37 Deleting pictures Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:Press to delete displayed picture Use cursor button to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and [Delete Multi] 38 38 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 39 Setting the menu About the menu screen The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display Menu operation flow Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode 39 38 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 39 Setting the menu About the menu screen The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display Menu operation flow Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode 40 40 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 41Setting the menuMenu type[Rec] menu [Motion Picture] menu [GPS] menu [Setup] menu [Playback Mode] menu [Playback] menu The following menu is also displayed depending on the recording mode. The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording 41 40 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 41Setting the menuMenu type[Rec] menu [Motion Picture] menu [GPS] menu [Setup] menu [Playback Mode] menu [Playback] menu The following menu is also displayed depending on the recording mode. The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording 42 42 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 43 Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (38) 43 42 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 43 Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (38) 45 44 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 4547 46 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 4749 48 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 4950 50 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 51 Taking pictures with zoomZoom In/Out Using the zoom by performing touch operations Touch Touch the T or W edge of the zoom lever on the screen Zoom types and use Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the The i.Zoom functions in the following cases. The [i.ZOOM] does not function when [Burst] is set (when or is set). Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes: 51 50 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 51 Taking pictures with zoomZoom In/Out Using the zoom by performing touch operations Touch Touch the T or W edge of the zoom lever on the screen Zoom types and use Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the The i.Zoom functions in the following cases. The [i.ZOOM] does not function when [Burst] is set (when or is set). Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes: 52 52 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 53 Taking pictures with flashPress to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting) 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 (9) or look at it The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] 53 52 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 53 Taking pictures with flashPress to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ Available types in each mode (: Available, : Not available, : Default setting) 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 (9) or look at it The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] 54 54 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 55 Taking close-up pictures Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET] Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ( Tele macro function) [Macro Zoom] Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/ Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes. 55 54 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 55 Taking close-up pictures Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET] Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ( Tele macro function) [Macro Zoom] Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/ Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes. 56 56 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 57 Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation [10sec.] cannot be chosen in Scene Mode [Self Portrait].Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is Recording Mode: Press to display [Exposure] Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Recording Mode: Press several times to display [Auto Bracket] 57 56 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 57 Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation [10sec.] cannot be chosen in Scene Mode [Self Portrait].Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is Recording Mode: Press to display [Exposure] Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Recording Mode: Press several times to display [Auto Bracket] 58 58 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 59 Determine aperture and shutter speed and record LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. Manual exposure assist (estimate) Recording motion pictures in When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 59 58 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 59 Determine aperture and shutter speed and record LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. Manual exposure assist (estimate) Recording motion pictures in When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 60 60 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 61 Taking pictures according to the scene Self-timer is not stored in custom set. The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set. Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not Register your own settings and record 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 61 60 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 61 Taking pictures according to the scene Self-timer is not stored in custom set. The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set. Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not Register your own settings and record 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 62 62 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 63 [My Scene Mode] Set mode dial to / Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] Changing registered Scene Modes Recording motion pictures in and If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the preset Scene Modes 63 62 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 63 [My Scene Mode] Set mode dial to / Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] Changing registered Scene Modes Recording motion pictures in and If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the preset Scene Modes 65 64 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 6567 66 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 6768 68 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 69 Recording 3D still pictures [3D Photo Mode]Set mode dial to Tips for recording pictures 69 68 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 69 Recording 3D still pictures [3D Photo Mode]Set mode dial to Tips for recording pictures 70 70 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 71 Burst functionSelect [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent 71 70 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 71 Burst functionSelect [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent 72 72 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 73[Face Recog.] How the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback Recording tips when registering face pictures If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording 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] (114) Registering face pictures Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/ Select [New] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Record the face picture Use cursor button to select the item for editing and press 73 72 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 73[Face Recog.] How the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback Recording tips when registering face pictures If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording 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] (114) Registering face pictures Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/ Select [New] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Record the face picture Use cursor button to select the item for editing and press 74 74 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 75[Face Recog.] (Continued) To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Select the person or persons to be edited or deleted in step Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]What is GPS? To ensure successful positioning When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the 75 74 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 75[Face Recog.] (Continued) To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Select the person or persons to be edited or deleted in step Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET]What is GPS? To ensure successful positioning When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the 76 76 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 77 Using in locations such as airplanes or hospitals When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON] or Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes The information of the current location stored in the cameras memory is deleted at Information recorded on pictures If the positioning is executed successfully, the following information is recorded on the appears when the picture is played back. Location name information The location name information consists of location names and landmarks that are The location name information (location name or landmark name) may be different 77 76 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 77 Using in locations such as airplanes or hospitals When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON] or Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes The information of the current location stored in the cameras memory is deleted at Information recorded on pictures If the positioning is executed successfully, the following information is recorded on the appears when the picture is played back. Location name information The location name information consists of location names and landmarks that are The location name information (location name or landmark name) may be different 78 78 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 79 Changing the recorded place name information If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks In large public parks or similar locations, landmarks may not be displayed, or Executing positioning immediately and updating your current location Select [Repositioning] from the [GPS] menu Concerning the positioning intervals To display the GPS reception status GPS reception status display 79 78 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 79 Changing the recorded place name information If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks In large public parks or similar locations, landmarks may not be displayed, or Executing positioning immediately and updating your current location Select [Repositioning] from the [GPS] menu Concerning the positioning intervals To display the GPS reception status GPS reception status display 80 80 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 81 Editing or deleting registered landmarks 81 80 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 81 Editing or deleting registered landmarks 82 82 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 83Useful features for travel [Travel Setup] and [Location] cannot be set for AVCHD motion pictures. 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 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 day [Location] is recorded separately from the location name information which is recorded To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] or If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are When [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], only the summer time setting of [Destination] can 83 82 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 83Useful features for travel [Travel Setup] and [Location] cannot be set for AVCHD motion pictures. 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 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 day [Location] is recorded separately from the location name information which is recorded To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] or If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are When [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], only the summer time setting of [Destination] can 84 84 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 85 Using the [Rec] menu Entering Text[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. Editing text When you are finished entering text, use cursor button to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET] A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face 85 84 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 85 Using the [Rec] menu Entering Text[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. Editing text When you are finished entering text, use cursor button to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET] A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face 86 86 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 87 [White Balance] When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) [Quality] Recording Mode: Settings: High quality, priority to picture quality The setting is fixed to in the following Scene Modes: [AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on [Intelligent ISO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject 87 86 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 87 [White Balance] When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) [Quality] Recording Mode: Settings: High quality, priority to picture quality The setting is fixed to in the following Scene Modes: [AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on [Intelligent ISO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject 88 88 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 89For [Rec] menu setting procedures (38) Setting White Balance manually ( ) [AWB] operational range: [AF Mode]Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Recording Mode: Settings: / / / / 89 88 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 89For [Rec] menu setting procedures (38) Setting White Balance manually ( ) [AWB] operational range: [AF Mode]Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. Recording Mode: Settings: / / / / 91 90 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 9192 92 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 93 Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO]. The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] and [High Sens.] Scene Modes, The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet). The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes: 93 92 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 93 Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO]. The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] and [High Sens.] Scene Modes, The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet). The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes: 94 94 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 95 Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures Setting fixed to [ON] during recording motion pictures, and in [Self Portrait] and In the [Starry Sky], [High Speed Movie] Scene Mode and [3D Photo Mode], the setting Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective: 95 94 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 95 Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures Setting fixed to [ON] during recording motion pictures, and in [Self Portrait] and In the [Starry Sky], [High Speed Movie] Scene Mode and [3D Photo Mode], the setting Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective: 96 96 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 97 Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Mode] Recording Mode: Settings: Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this camera, [Rec Quality] Recording Mode: Settings: About [GFS] and [FSH] About [GS] and [SH] The location information that was acquired in positioning is not recorded on motion 97 96 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 97 Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Mode] Recording Mode: Settings: Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this camera, [Rec Quality] Recording Mode: Settings: About [GFS] and [FSH] About [GS] and [SH] The location information that was acquired in positioning is not recorded on motion 98 98 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 99Using the [Motion Picture] menubeing recorded [Active Mode] Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF] The setting is fixed to [OFF] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Motion JPEG]. [Continuous AF] Recording Mode: Settings: [ON] The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes: [Wind Cut] Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF] When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture Burst function If the touch shutter function has been set, still pictures will be recorded if the touch The camera will refocus if the shutter button is pressed halfway during motion picture When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of Still pictures cannot be recorded at the following cases: 99 98 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 99Using the [Motion Picture] menubeing recorded [Active Mode] Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF] The setting is fixed to [OFF] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Motion JPEG]. [Continuous AF] Recording Mode: Settings: [ON] The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following Scene Modes: [Wind Cut] Recording Mode: Settings: [ON]/[OFF] When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture Burst function If the touch shutter function has been set, still pictures will be recorded if the touch The camera will refocus if the shutter button is pressed halfway during motion picture When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of Still pictures cannot be recorded at the following cases: 100 100 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 101Editing motion pictures Burst pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock. Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Representative picture display Display within each burst groupPress while the representative picture is being displayed Re-acquiring the burst group information Capturing still pictures from motion pictures The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the [Rec Quality] setting of the It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded Splitting up motion pictures During splitting, do not turn off the cameras power or remove the card or battery. If you Splitting a Motion JPEG motion picture will cause the order of pictures to change. It is [Playback] menu items cannot be used while the display appears within each burst The burst pictures cannot be displayed as a burst group during [GPS Area Play] or The burst pictures recorded by another device may not be recognized as burst group 101 100 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 101Editing motion pictures Burst pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock. Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Representative picture display Display within each burst groupPress while the representative picture is being displayed Re-acquiring the burst group information Capturing still pictures from motion pictures The picture quality becomes slightly lower because of the [Rec Quality] setting of the It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded Splitting up motion pictures During splitting, do not turn off the cameras power or remove the card or battery. If you Splitting a Motion JPEG motion picture will cause the order of pictures to change. It is [Playback] menu items cannot be used while the display appears within each burst The burst pictures cannot be displayed as a burst group during [GPS Area Play] or The burst pictures recorded by another device may not be recognized as burst group 102 102 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 103 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Music effects cannot be added.Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [Slide Show] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/ Select [Start] with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] Operations during Slide Show When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a Part of [Effect] cannot be used when displaying pictures on television using an HDMI 103 102 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 103 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Music effects cannot be added.Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [Slide Show] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/ Select [Start] with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] Operations during Slide Show When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a Part of [Effect] cannot be used when displaying pictures on television using an HDMI 104 104 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 105Different playback methods Using the [Playback] menu [Filtering Play] Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press [Calendar] [Upload Set] Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then Select picture and make setting [SINGLE] [MULTI] Uploading to image-sharing websites To clear all 105 104 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 105Different playback methods Using the [Playback] menu [Filtering Play] Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press [Calendar] [Upload Set] Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then Select picture and make setting [SINGLE] [MULTI] Uploading to image-sharing websites To clear all 106 106 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 107 You cannot edit pictures recorded using a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) that [SINGLE] [MULTI] 107 106 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 107 You cannot edit pictures recorded using a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) that [SINGLE] [MULTI] 108 108 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 109 [SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 100 pictures) Items that can be stamped Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without 109 108 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 109 [SINGLE] [MULTI] (up to 100 pictures) Items that can be stamped Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without 110 110 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 111 Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. 111 110 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 111 Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. 112 112 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 113 [SINGLE] Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be set. It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] Depending on the type of printer, the printer settings may take priority over camera Date print setting cannot be made for still pictures that have been taken with [Date 113 112 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 113 [SINGLE] Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be set. It may not be possible to set pictures taken with certain other devices as favorites. [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] [SINGLE] [MULTI] Depending on the type of printer, the printer settings may take priority over camera Date print setting cannot be made for still pictures that have been taken with [Date 114 114 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 115 [SINGLE] [MULTI] May not be effective when using other devices. Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures. 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 The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. 115 114 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 115 [SINGLE] [MULTI] May not be effective when using other devices. Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures. 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 The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. 116 116 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 117 Viewing on TV screen 117 116 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 117 Viewing on TV screen 118 118 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 119Viewing on TV screen 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 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 Power OFF Automatic input select Viewing 3D still pictures 119 118 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 119Viewing on TV screen 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 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 Power OFF Automatic input select Viewing 3D still pictures 120 120 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 121Viewing on TV screen motion picturesCopy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables Connect camera to recorder Start playback on camera Start recording on recorder For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorders operating To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D To perform Slide Show playback of only still pictures recorded in 3D The functions that are not operational or available for 3D still pictures: On the LCD monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D If you switch between 3D still pictures and normal still pictures while playing back If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbnail after playing back 3D 121 120 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 121Viewing on TV screen motion picturesCopy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables Connect camera to recorder Start playback on camera Start recording on recorder For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorders operating To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D To perform Slide Show playback of only still pictures recorded in 3D The functions that are not operational or available for 3D still pictures: On the LCD monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D If you switch between 3D still pictures and normal still pictures while playing back If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbnail after playing back 3D 122 122 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 123Keep the recorded still pictures and motion picturesUse PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to your computer Connect the camera to your computer Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer Keeping the 3D still pictures Copying to your computer Computer specifications 123 122 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 123Keep the recorded still pictures and motion picturesUse PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to your computer Connect the camera to your computer Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer Keeping the 3D still pictures Copying to your computer Computer specifications 124 124 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 125Using with your PC For more details, consult your computer operating manual.Connect camera to computer Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press Operate with your computer To cancel connection When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X Copying still pictures and motion pictures Folder and file names on computer Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the Windows Macintosh 125 124 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 125Using with your PC For more details, consult your computer operating manual.Connect camera to computer Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press Operate with your computer To cancel connection When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X Copying still pictures and motion pictures Folder and file names on computer Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the Windows Macintosh 126 126 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 127Using with your PC AVCHD motion pictures cannot be printed.Connect camera to printer Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge (PTP)], Use cursor button to select a picture to print and press To cancel print Press [MENU/SET] 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 Pictures recorded using the GPS function are uploaded to image-sharing websites with 127 126 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 127Using with your PC AVCHD motion pictures cannot be printed.Connect camera to printer Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge (PTP)], Use cursor button to select a picture to print and press To cancel print Press [MENU/SET] 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 Pictures recorded using the GPS function are uploaded to image-sharing websites with 128 128 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 129Printing Making print settings on the cameraPrint 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, Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/ Use cursor button to select setting and press [MENU/SET] 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 129 128 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 129Printing Making print settings on the cameraPrint 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, Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/ Use cursor button to select setting and press [MENU/SET] 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 130 130 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 131 List of LCD monitor displays 131 130 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 131 List of LCD monitor displays 132 132 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 133Message displays 133 132 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 133Message displays 134 134 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 135 Q&A Troubleshooting 135 134 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 135 Q&A Troubleshooting 137 136 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 137138 138 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 139Playback (continued) Check [TV Aspect] settings (47).Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pictures. Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during Motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras. Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) taken with this camera may not always be able to be played back AVCHD motion pictures cannot be played in devices that do not support AVCHD. In some cases, TV, computer, printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly (116, 117). The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. TV screen display different to LCD monitor. Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV.Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. TV, computer, printer (continued) VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (117) Is the cameras [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (47)Cannot send pictures to computer. Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place.Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly. Cannot print when connecting to printer. Printer not compatible with PictBridge. Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge (PTP)] (46). The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. The pictures were recorded in aspect ratio. 139 138 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 139Playback (continued) Check [TV Aspect] settings (47).Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pictures. Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during Motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras. Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) taken with this camera may not always be able to be played back AVCHD motion pictures cannot be played in devices that do not support AVCHD. In some cases, TV, computer, printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Not connected correctly (116, 117). The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. TV screen display different to LCD monitor. Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV.Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. TV, computer, printer (continued) VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (117) Is the cameras [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (47)Cannot send pictures to computer. Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place.Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly. Cannot print when connecting to printer. Printer not compatible with PictBridge. Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge (PTP)] (46). The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. The pictures were recorded in aspect ratio. 140 140 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 141Q&A 141 140 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 141Q&A 143 142 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 143144 144 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 145Personal Information Disclaimer When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera User License Agreement for Location Name Data 145 144 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 145Personal Information Disclaimer When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera User License Agreement for Location Name Data 147 146 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 147148 148 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 149149 148 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 149
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