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Advanced (Recording pictures)

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∫Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the

horizontal and vertical guide lines or the

cross point of these lines, you can take

pictures with well-designed composition by

viewing the size, the slope and the balance

of the subject.

A[]:This is used when dividing the

entire screen into 3k3 for taking

pictures with a well-balanced

composition.

B[]:This is used when you want to

position the subject at the exact

center of the screen.

∫Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays

brightness along the horizontal axis (black

to white) and the number of pixels at each

brightness level on the vertical axis.

It allows you to easily check a picture’s

exposure.

•It is very useful if manual adjustments of

the lens aperture and shutter speed are

available, especially in those situations

where automatic exposure may be difficult

due to uneven lighting. Using the

histogram feature allows you to get the

maximum performance from your camera.

AWhen the values are concentrated on

the left, the picture is under exposed.

BWhen the values are distributed evenly,

the exposure is proper and the

brightness is well-balanced.

CWhen the values are concentrated on

the right, the picture is overexposed.

Examples of histogram

AUnder Exposed

BProperly Exposed

COverexposed

¢Histogram

•When you take pictu res with the flash

or in dark places, the histogram is

displayed in orange because the

recorded picture and the histogram do

not match each other.

•The histogram is an approximation in

recording mode.

•The histogram of a picture may not match

in recording mode and playback mode.

•The histogram displayed in this camera

does not match histograms displayed by

picture editing software used in PCs etc.

•The histogram does not appear in simple

mode [ ] or motion picture mode [ ]

and during multi playback or calendar

playback and playback zoom.

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Contents

Main Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Model No. Serial No. WARNING: Page Page OK Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Playback) Connecting to other equipment Others Standard Accessories 1 VFC4090 VYQ3914 2 Page Quick Guide Charging the Battery with the Charger 3Detach the battery after charging is completed. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 31Close the card/battery door. 2Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. : : 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. 3 About the Mode Dial Setting the Menu Preparation VQT1B86 1Press 3/4 to select the menu item. TRAVEL DATE Press 4 at A to switch to the next screen. Select a menu item next and set it. 4Press [MENU/SET] to set. About the Setup Menu Page Page LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display Taking Pictures Page Taking Pictures in Simple Mode 2Press 3/4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1. Page Press 3. Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele . Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) 2Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM] 3Press 4 to select [ON] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] to close the Using the Digital Zoom Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1Press 4 [REV]. 2Press 2/1 to select the picture. 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [] (T). 2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. Playing back/Deleting Pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture. 1Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2Press 3 to select [YES] and then 1Press [ ] twice. 2Press 3/4 to select [MULTIDELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press 3Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set. 4Press [ ]. 5Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. Changing the information displayed Page 1Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second. Brightening the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 1Press 1 []. Page Page Page Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1Press 2 []. 4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. Compensating the Exposure 1Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded 2Press 3/4 to select [ISO LIMIT] 3Press 3/4 to select the item and 1/125 ISO800 1/30 ISO200 Taking Close-up Pictures Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) 1Press 1 for the [SCENE MODE] 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] [SELF PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] [SPORTS] [NIGHT SCENERY] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] [FOOD] [PARTY] [CANDLE LIGHT] [BABY1]/ [BABY2] [PET] [SUNSET] [HIGH SENS.] [STARRYSKY] [FIREWORKS] [BEACH] [SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] [UNDERWATER] Motion Picture Mode 1Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. 2Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. 2Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1. 3Press 3/4 to select the item and 6Press [MENU/SET] to close the Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 5Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date and then press 6Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date and then press [MENU/SET]. 7Press [MENU/SET] to close the 8Take a picture. Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) 1 , 2, 3 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 1Press and hold [FUNC] when recording. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close [W.BALANCE] Page [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] [AUDIO REC.] [AF MODE] [STABILIZER] [BURST] [AF ASSIST LAMP] [SLOW SHUTTER] [COL.MODE] Displaying Multiple Screens 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display multiple screens. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calend ar Playback) Using the Playback Zoom 1Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to enlarge the picture. 2Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Press 2 1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. Creating still pictures from a motion picture 2Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. [] 3Press the shutter button. 4Press 3 to select [YES] and then Using the [PLAY] mode menu 2Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. 1Press 3/4 to select [ALL] or [ ] [SLIDE SHOW] 2Press 3 to select [START] and 3Press 4 to finish. 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 3Press 2/1 to select the picture then press 3. 1Press 4 to select [ON] and then [FAVORITE] [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 4Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close Press / to select the picture and then press to SET/CANCEL. 2Press [MENU/SET]. 1Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2/1 to select the picture to print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints. 2Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 3 to select [YES] and then 2Press [MENU/SET] to close the Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then 2/1 Press to select the picture and then press to SET/CANCEL. 1Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to start audio recording. 2Press 4 to stop recording. 3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Press 2/1 to select the size and then press 4. 3Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Enlarge or decrease the pa rts to be trimmed with the zoom lever. 3Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position of the part to be trimmed. 5Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 6Press [MENU/SET] twice to close / Press to select [ ] or [ ] 5Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press 2Press 2/1 to select the picture 3Press 3 to select [YES] and then 4Press [MENU/SET] several times to close the menu. Press 3 to select [YES] and then [FORMAT] Connecting to a PC Page Page Printing the Pictures 1Press 2/1 to select the picture 2Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 3Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. 1Press 3. 2Press 3/4 to select an item and 3Press 3 to select [PRINT START] 4Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AVOUT] socket on the camera. 2Connect the AV cable to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV. 3Turn the TV on and select external input. 4Turn the camera on. Screen Display In recording 1X R1 Recording in simple mode 1X In playback Cautions for Use Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time (Approx. 27 MB) Page Specifications Page Page Digital Camera Accessory System NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your Accessory# Description local dealer. Figure Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories. Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) Limited Warrant y Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Page Customer Services Directory 1-800-272-7033 MAIL TO : Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Product Repairs Prcautions prendre (pour le Canada) AVERTISSEMENT : Avertissement Page Index A B C D O P Q R S P P VQT1B86