Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download
it from the website. (P82)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
EB
DVQX1929ZA
F0519CT0
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them
handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components,
menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those
shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
∫ Product identification marking
ProductLocation
Digital camera
Bottom
Rear (when the monitor is rotated)
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our RE products from our
DoC server:
http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu
Contact to Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15,
22525 Hamburg, Germany
Maximum power and operating frequency bands of transmitter
Type of wireless
Frequency band
(central frequency)
Maximum power
(dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN2412-2462 MHz13 dBm
∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or
incinerate.
∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical
outlet.
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Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures
and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or
sound may be adversely affected.
• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15A:
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long
period of time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to
clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may
peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun
may cause it to malfunction.
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• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the cords or the cables.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn
this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Furthermore,
do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important
data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to
ensure proper operation.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before
use.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or
too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power
plug or near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature:
[Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the
battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the
battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
These symbols indicate separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment
or waste batteries.
More detailed information is contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)”.
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons,
etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also
become irreparable.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a
rainy day or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since
the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or
damage.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off
with a dry soft cloth.
– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.
Keep objects sensitive to magnetic fields (credit cards, etc.) away from the
camera. Otherwise, magnetic fields may damage their data and make them
unusable.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the
interchangeable lens to the latest version.
• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit
the support site below:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body
and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the
camera.
Product numbers correct as of May 2019. These may be
subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating
instructions.)
1 Interchangeable Lens
2
3 Lens Rear Cap
4
5
6 AC Adaptor
7 USB Connection Cable
8 Shoulder Strap
¢1 This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.
¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
• Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032) is attached to the camera body at the time of
purchase.
• microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card and microSDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• The card is optional.
• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens
(H-FS12032).
• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can
purchase the accessories separately.)
¢2
Lens Cap
A:Black
B: Silver
Lens Hood
A:Black
B: Silver
Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
¢1
¢2
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H-FS12032
2
:
VYF3562
:
CGE1MC171Z
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DC-GX880WDC-GX880K
H-FS12032
VYF3562
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H-FS35100
SYF0073
VFC4605
4
5
DMW-BLH7E
6
• Some digital camera kits may not be commercially available in some regions.
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VFC5071SAE0012F
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SYA0024
:
SYA0025
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About cards that can be used with this
unit
microSD Memory Card
(2 GB)
microSDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
microSDXC Memory Card
(64 GB)
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed
Class.
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All
[MP4]FHD/HD
[MP4]4KUHS Speed Class 3
When recording in 4K Photo /
[Post Focus]
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Refer to the "Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)" to check the
number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for motion pictures.
• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3
standard microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed
with Panasonic’s cards.
Class 4 or higher
UHS Speed Class 3
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Names and Functions of Components
∫ Camera body
Mode dial (P23)
1
Shutter button (P21)
2
Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
3
Self-timer indicator/
4
AF Assist Lamp
[] (4K photo mode) button (P38)/
5
[Fn1] button (P27)
Stereo microphone
• Be careful not to cover the microphone
6
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to record.
Flash
7
Focus distance reference mark
8
[] (Post Focus) button (P40)/
9
[Fn3] button (P27)
Shoulder strap eyelet (P15)
10
Charging lamp (P17)/
11
Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P58)
Lens fitting mark (P18)
12
Sensor
13
Mount
14
Lens lock pin
15
Lens release button (P18)
16
Speaker
17
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26
18
19
20
21
22
23
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Touch screen (P24)/monitor (P65)
• If the information on the screen is not
displayed any longer because no
operation was performed for some
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time, press the [DISP.] button or touch
the screen to display the information
again.
Flash open lever
• The flash opens, and recording with
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the flash becomes possible.
Motion picture button (P46)
20
[(] (Playback) button (P48)
21
[HDMI] socket
22
[USB/CHARGE] socket (P16)
23
Control dial
• In these operating instructions, turning
the control dial is indicated as follows.
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Cursor buttons (P22)
• Pressing the
cursor button:
Selection of
items or setting
of values etc., is
performed.
• These operating
instructions
expresses the
up, down, left, and right of the cursor
button as 3/4/2/1.
3/[È] (Exposure Compensation)
• Use this function when you cannot
achieve appropriate exposure due to
the difference in brightness between
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the subject and the background.
1/[] (White Balance)
• In sunlight, under incandescent lights
or in other such conditions where the
colour of white takes on a reddish or
bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the
colour of white which is closest to what
is seen by the eye in accordance with
the light source.
2/[] (Auto Focus Mode)
• This allows the focusing method that
4/[] (Drive mode) (P44)
[MENU/SET] button (P22)
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suits the positions and number of the
subjects to be selected.
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[DISP.] button
• Each time this is pressed, the display
27
on the monitor is switched.
[ ] (Delete) button (P50)/
[] (Quick Menu/Return)
28
button (P26)/[Fn2] button (P27)
[REC. SETTING RESET] button (P25)
29
• Use this button to restore the default
recording settings.
Tripod mount
• It may not be possible to attach and
securely fasten a tripod with a screw
30
length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more
to the camera. Doing so may also
damage the camera .
DC coupler cover (P81)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC15A: optional) and AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional) are
used.
• The optional DC coupler
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(DMW-DCC15) cannot be used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional).
• When using an AC adaptor (optional),
use the AC mains lead supplied with
the AC adaptor (optional).
Release lever (P15, 17)
32
Card/Battery door (P15, 17)
33
∫ About the function button ([Fn4]
to [Fn8])
• Function buttons ([Fn4] to [Fn8]) (P27)
are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on
the recording screen to display them.
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∫ Lens
H-FS12032H-FS35100
1Lens surface
2Tele
3Zoom ring
4Wide
5Contact point
6Lens fitting mark (P18)
7Focus ring (P36)
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Quick Start Guide
• Check that the camera is turned off.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
1
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it
from dropping.
• Perform steps 1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the
shoulder strap.
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
– It may result in injury or accident.
• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around
the neck.
Charging the Battery
2
∫ Inserting the Battery
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7E).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking
sound and then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
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∫ Charging the Battery
• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC
(50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
Check that this unit is turned off.
[USB/CHARGE] socketA Charging lamp
• Place the camera in an upright position,
and find the terminal at the bottom.
• Check the direction of the terminals and
plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the
deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in
obliquely or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect
terminals. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
• The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera
only. Do not use them with other devices.
B AC adaptor (supplied)
C To power outlet
D PC (Turned on)
E USB connection cable (supplied)
Charging from the power outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB
connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the
power outlet.
• The camera consumes a small amount of power even after it is turned off by setting
the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. When leaving the product unused for a long time,
disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied) from the power outlet for power saving.
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Charging from a computer
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied).
∫ About the charging lamp
Lit red:Charging.
Off:Charging has completed.
Blinking red:Charging error. (P68)
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging timeApprox. 130 min
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged
completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has
not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.
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(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from
the power outlet or computer.)
Inserting the Card (Optional)
A Check the orientation of the card.
• Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction
in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
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Attaching/Removing the Lens
4
• When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract
the lens barrel.
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
• Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button
B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it
stops and then remove.
• Hold the part around the base of the lens to
rotate it.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
5
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
5When [The clock setting has been completed.] is
displayed, press [MENU/SET].
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6When [Please set the home area] is displayed,
press [MENU/SET].
7Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then
press [MENU/SET].
Extend the lens barrel
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/
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H-FS35100) is used]
∫ How to Extend the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from
position A (the lens is retracted) to position B
[12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm
(H-FS35100)] to extend the lens.
• When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be
recorded.
C The lens is retracted
∫ How to Retract the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 2 from
position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm
to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to position A to retract the
lens.
• The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position
(H-FS12032) or 35 mm position (H-FS35100), but
continue to rotate the lens until it reaches position A.
• When you are not recording images, we recommend
that you retract the lens.
D The lens is extended
Example: H-FS12032
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MENU
Formatting the card (initialisation)
7
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up
necessary data in advance.
> [Setup] > [Format]
Set the mode dial to []
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Set the mode dial to [¦].
• The settings of the main functions are adjusted
automatically.
Taking pictures
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1Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your
side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with
your fingers or other objects.
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2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not
achieved, except when set to flash.)
• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is
displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the
indication flashes.)
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
Check the picture you have taken
10
• The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you have
just taken.
• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(].
(P48)
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Basic Operations
Adjust the angle of the monitor
• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.
• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much
force. This may cause scratches and malfunctions.
• When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to
the original position.
∫ Recording at various angles
Self shotTaking pictures at a low angle
• If the monitor is rotated as shown in the
illustration, the Self Shot Mode starts. (P29)
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
• These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and right
of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.
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Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired
mode.
Intelligent Auto Mode (P27)
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P28)
Programme AE Mode
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture
value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter
speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter
speed which are manually adjusted.
Panorama Shot Mode
This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
Scene Guide Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being
recorded.
Child Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures of children.
Portrait Mode
This mode allows you to take portrait pictures.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
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Touch screen (Touch operations)
Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare
finger.
∫ Tou ch
To touch and release the touch screen.
• When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the centre of the
desired icon.
Just by touching the subject, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
Touch Shutter
AE
Touch AE
Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take
a picture.
You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position.
1 Touch the subject you want to optimise the brightness
for.
2 Touch [Set].
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This can also be used to move to the next image
during playback, etc.
Fn4
Fn5
Fn6
Fn7
SNAP
Fn8
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or
together (reduce) with two fingers.
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[REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording
settings)
You can restore the default recording settings by pressing this button.
Try pressing this button when the function in use stops working or is not working as
it should.
While the recording screen is
displayed:
Press [REC. SETTING RESET].
• When the recording settings are reset, the
following setting is also reset.
– Drive mode
• The [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup]
settings are not reset.
Setting menu items
Press [MENU/SET].
1
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to
2
select the menu item and press
[MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to
3
select the setting and press [MENU/
SET].
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
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∫ Switching to other menus
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to se lec t a men u se lec tor icon, suc h
as [ ].
• The menu toggle icon can also be selected by
rotating the control dial.