Main
Contents
Before Use
Preparation
Basic
Recording
GPS/Sensor
Playback/Editing
Connecting to other equipment
Others
Care of the camera
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(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
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Standard Accessories
Names of the Components
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Attaching the Strap
Charging the Battery
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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
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Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Tips for taking good pictures
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings
(Program AE Mode)
Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
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Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
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Changing the settings
Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
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Playing Back Pictures
Press 2 or 1.
Press [(].
Selecting a picture
Press [W] on the zoom button.
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Using the Playback Zoom Press [T] on the zoom button.
Playing Back Motion Pictures
Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
Deleting Pictures
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Setting the Menu
Setting menu items
Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then
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About the Setup Menu
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About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
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Using the Zoom
Press [W] on the zoom button.
Press [T] on the zoom button.
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Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 []. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
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Taking Close-up Pictures
Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 []. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take t h e picture.
Using Exposure Compensation
Press 3 [] until [Exposure] appears. Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and then
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Manual Exposure], and then press [MENU/
Press 3.
Press 2/1 to adjust, and then press [MENU/SET].
Taking Outdoor Pictures Using Specific Recording Modes
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Sports], and then press [MENU/SET].
[Snow]
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Snow], and then press [MENU/SET].
[Sports]
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Beach & Snorkeling], and then press
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[Beach & Snorkeling]
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Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Underwater], and then press [MENU/SET].
[Underwater]
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Record pictures that look like dioramas
Effect Mode)
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Miniature Effect], and then press [MENU/
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded
[Portrait]
[Soft Skin]
[Scenery]
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[Night Portrait]
[Night Scenery]
[Handheld Night Shot]
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[Food] [Baby1]/[Baby2]
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Taking 3D pictures
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [3D Photo Mode], and then press [MENU/
Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight from left to right.
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
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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] Menu
[Aspect Ratio]
[Picture Size]
[Quality]
[Sensitivity]
[White Balance]
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[AF Mode]
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[Quick AF]
[Face Recog.] [i.Exposure]
[Min. Shtr Speed]
[i.Resolution]
[Digital Zoom]
[Burst]
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Press 2/1 to select the settings and press 3/4 to set.
Press the shutter button fully.
[Time Lapse Shot]
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[Color Mode]
[AF Assist Lamp]
[Red-Eye Removal]
[Stabilizer]
[Date Stamp]
[Clock Set]
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu
[Rec Mode]
[Rec Quality]
[Continuous AF]
[Wind Cut]
Recording using the GPS function
Select [GPS Setting] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press
Press 3/4 to select the settings and then press [MENU/SET].
Acquiring of the GPS information
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Select [Repositioning] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
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Update the GPS information
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Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated
Select [Sensor Settings] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press
Press 3/4 to select [ON], and then press
Using the altimeter
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
Adjusting the Altimeter
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Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
Press 3/4 to select [Logging], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [ON], and then press
Adding an altimeter log
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Using the barometer
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Using the compass
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Adjusting the compass
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Restricting the GPS/sensor functions
Various methods of playback
[Slide Show]
Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show.
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[Filtering Play]
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Having Fun with Recorded Pictures
[Auto Retouch]
Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3.
Using the [Playback] Menu
Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] menu. (P46)
[Upload Set]
Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Select [Title Edit] on the [Playback] menu. (P46)
Enter the text. (P90)
[Title Edit]
Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [ ]. Press 3 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET].
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Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. (P46)
[Resize]
Select the picture and size.
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Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. (P46)
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[Copy]
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Connect the camera and a TV.
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Using VIERA Link (HDMI)
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Playing back 3D pictures
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Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures
Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder
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Copy the playback image usi ng an AV cable
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Copying to a PC using PHOTOfu nS TUDIO
Connecting to a PC
Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
Operate the PC.
Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures)
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Uploading the images to sharing sites
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Printing the Pictures
Connect the printer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET].
Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press
Press 3 to select [Printstart] and then press
Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/SET].
Print Settings
[Paper Size]
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Screen Display
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Cautions for Use
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Message Display
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Troubleshooting
Battery and power source
About the GPS
Recording
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Lens
LCD monitor
Flash
Playback
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TV, PC and printer
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Others