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Connecting to other equipment

∫Other linked operations

Turning the power off:

If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also

turns off.

Automatic input switching:

•If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press

[(], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power

is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power

on link] setting).

•Depending on your TV’s HDMI connection, on some TV’s it may be necessary to manua lly

select the HDMI connection you are using. In this case, use the remote control for the T V to

switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch input, please rea d the operating

instructions for the TV.)

•If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 205.

Note

•If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIE RALink, read the

operating instructions for the TV.

•Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV are different depending on

the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERALink. Refer to the operating

instructions of the TV for the operations are supported on the TV.

•Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified.

Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

•Before attempting to use VIERALink, be sure the camera is not connected to a PC or Printer.

•[HDMI MODE] for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERALink is operating.

Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Playback/Editing Connecting to other equipment Others Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Components Page 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 453938 43 44 40 41 42 Page Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. Page Page About the Lens Attaching/Detaching the Lens Page Page Attaching the Shoulder Strap Charging the Battery Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit Page Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recordin g time Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Touch [SET] to set. Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen. Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Press []. Page Tips for taking good pictures Taking a Still picture 1 2 How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFC) 3 Page 1 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 2 3 Press [DISP.] to change. Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Press []. Page Page Page Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. Touch the slide bar to set. Recording of pictures or motion pictures. Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) 1 2 (A) (B) Recording Motion Pictures How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) Page Page Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging (P12) the screen horizontally. Touc h [ ]. Touch [ ] on the Multi Playback screen. Touc h [3]/[4] to select the month to be played back. []/[]. Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. Touch the part to enlarge firmly. Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Playing Back Motion Pictures 1 2 Deleting Pictures Page Setting the Menu Page 1 2 3 Setting the Quick Menu Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. Touch the menu item. Select and touch the setting. Touch [EXIT] to exit menu once the setting is completed. 1 2 3 About the Setup Menu 1 2 Page Page 1 2 Page Page 1 2 3 Page Optical Image Stabilizer 1 2 Page Taking Pictures with the Zoom Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash setting 1 2 Page The available flash range 1 . / * : + ; , - Page Compensating the Exposure Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Press 4 (). Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.). Select and touch the burst speed. Focus on the subject and take a picture. Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 1 2 3 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Page Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Set the [FOCUS MODE] to [AFS] or [AFC] (P33). Press 2 (). Touc h th e it em. Page Page 1 2 1 2 Page Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Page Page Adjusting the White Balance Press 1 (). Touch the White Balance to select. Page Page 1 2 1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 2 Recording Mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity Press 3 (). Touch the ISO sensitivity to select. Jitter of the subject Page Using the function button 1 2 3 4 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) 1 2 Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Set the mode dial to []. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. Manual Exposure Mode Page Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Touch the Scene Mode to select. [PORTRAIT] Page 1 2 [FLOWER] [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] [FOOD] [OBJECTS] [NIGHT PORTRAIT] [NIGHT SCENERY] [ILLUMINATIONS] 1 2 3 4 [BABY1]/[BABY2] Page Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Touc h th e it em. Taking Pictures in Custom Mode Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Press [MENU/SET] and then touch [CUSTOMMODE]. Select and touch the custom settings. 1 2 Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Page Page Select item with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3Perform the operation in Step 5 and following in Registering face image of new Entering Text Display the entry screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input. Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PHOTO STYLE] 1 2Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust. 3 [ASPECT RATIO] [PICTURE SIZE] [QUALITY] [FACE RECOG.] [FOCUS MODE] [QUICK AF] [METERING MODE] [FLASH] [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [FLASH SYNCHRO] [FLASH ADJUST.] [I.RESOLUTION] [I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent dynamic range control) [ISO LIMIT SET] [ISO INCREMENTS] [LONG SHTR NR] [SHADING COMP.] [EX. TELE CONV.] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [BURST RATE] [AUTO BRACKET] [SELF-TIMER] [COLOR SPACE] [STABILIZER] P1000001.JPG P : sRGB _ Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu [REC MODE] [REC QUALITY] Page [FLICKER RED.] Using the [CUSTOM] Menu [ON] [OFF] Page Page Page Page Page Playing Back and Editing Burst Pictures Select a picture with a burst icon [], and then touch [ ] to play back. 1 2 3 4 Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback using touch operation. Touc h [ ]. Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu Page * 1 2 . , When [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected in above step 2 1 4 [TITLE EDIT] 3 1 4 5 [TEXT STAMP] 3 6 7 8 1 2 4 [VIDEO DIVIDE] 3 1 [RESIZE] 3 1 2 3 4 5 [CROPPING] 1 2 [ASPECT CONV.] 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 [ROTATE]/[ROTATEDISP.] 1 1 2 [FAVORITE] 3 Page Page 1 1 2 [PROTECT] 3 Page Enjoying 3D pictures Page 1 2 Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Connect the camera and a TV. Page 1 2 3 Page Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 1 2 3 Copy the playback image using an AV cable 1 Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 2 3 Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. PC that can be used Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. Operate the PC. Page Printing the Pictures Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. 1 2 1 2 3 Page Page Optional accessories Page Page LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display Page 100-0001 F3.5 60 100-0001 P F3.5 60 1/98 Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page Page Motion pictures Lens Flash LCD monitor/Viewfinder Playback TV, PC and printer Page Others