Panasonic DC-LX100M2 Instruction Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

Model No. DC-LX100M2

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

More detailed owner's manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (P81)

(U.S. customers only)

If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support

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Dear Customer,

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

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 this Owner’s Manual.

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.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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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

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DC-LX100M2 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

DC-LX100M2

Certification and Compliance

See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.

1 Select 2 Select 3

Contains FCC ID: VPYLB1JS955

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).

Press 3/

[Wi-Fi]

in the [Setup] menu

[Wi-Fi Setup]

in the [Wi-Fi]

to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET]

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

Certification and Compliance

See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.

1 Select 2 Select 3

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Contains IC : 772C-LB1JS955

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. DC-LX100M2 has been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

Press 3/

[Wi-Fi]

in the [Setup] menu

[Wi-Fi Setup]

in the [Wi-Fi]

to select [Approved Regulations], and press [MENU/SET]

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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 (140 oF) 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.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

• 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.

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• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: 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.

• 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.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety....................3

Preparation/Basic

Care of the camera..............................11

Standard Accessories..........................12

Names and Functions of

Components ........................................14

About cards that can be used with this

unit.......................................................16

Quick Start Guide.................................17

Zoom operations..................................26

Touch screen (Touch operations).........29

Setting menu items..............................29

Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to

Buttons (Function Buttons) ..................31

Changing settings using the

control ring...........................................32

Recording

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)..........33

Taking Pictures by Specifying the

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ......34

Recording 4K Photos...........................38

Controlling Focus After Recording

(Post Focus/Focus Stacking)...............42

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting

Automatically (Bracket Recording) ......46

Taking pictures using the flash

(supplied).............................................47

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion

Picture..................................................49

Playback

Playing Back Pictures ......................... 51

Menu list ............................................. 52

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/

Bluetooth

Connecting to a smartphone............... 59

Controlling with a Smartphone............ 64

function ............................. 57

Others

Saving still pictures and motion pictures

on your PC.......................................... 68

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display..... 69

Troubleshooting .................................. 73

Specifications...................................... 78

Reading the owner's manual (PDF

format) ................................................ 81

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.)............................ 82

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR CANADA) ....................... 85

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Care of the camera

∫ Handling of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or external case. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

– Drop or hit the camera. – Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

• Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable. – In extremely dusty or sandy places. – In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water.

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About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder 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 symbols in the text

: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Gray icons: Unavailable modes

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DMW-BLG10PP

VFC5137

SAE0012A

K1HY04YY0106

36 9

SXQ0155

VFC4366

VEK0V37Z1-A

VKF5259

VFC5140

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2018. These may be subject to change.

Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or

battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use. AC Adaptor

(Indicated as AC adaptor

(supplied) in the text)

This is used for charging and power supply.

3 USB connection cable 4 Lens cap 5 Lens cap string 6 Shoulder strap 7 Hot shoe cover 8 Flash

¢ This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

(For U.S.A. only)

• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

(For Canada only)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at www.panasonic.ca/english/support parts.

(P47)

Soft case (for flash) Keep the flash in the soft case when not in use.

for further information about obtaining replacement

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∫ Digital Camera Accessory System

Description Accessory#

Battery Pack DMW-BLG10 Battery Charger AC Adaptor DC Coupler

¢1

¢2

DMW-BTC12 DMW-AC10

DMW-DCC11 LED Video Light VW-LED1 Auto Lens Cap DMW-LFAC1 Flash DMW-FL580L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL200L

¢1 Supplied with an AC adaptor and a USB connection cable (for charger). ¢2 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC

Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

Product numbers correct as of September 2018. These may be subject to change.

• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

(For U.S.A. only)

• To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local Photo Specialty Dealer.

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Names and Functions of Components

1311 12

4 75 6

19 20 21

Zoom lever (P26)

• The operation of the zoom lever is indicated as shown below in this

owner's manual.

Rotate the zoom lever:

Shutter button (P25)

[Fn1] button (P31)

Shutter speed dial (P23, 35)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P21)

6 [iA] button (P23)

7 Exposure compensation dial

Viewfinder (P22)

Eye sensor (P22)

Diopter adjustment dial (P22)

Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp (P24)

Control ring (P32)

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P47)

Stereo microphone (P24)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone

with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Aspect ratio selector switch

• You can easily switch the aspect ratio of still pictures using the aspect ratio

selector switch.

[4:3]/[1:1]/[16:9]/[3:2]

Shoulder strap eyelet (P17)

Focus selector switch

– [AF]: Auto Focus operates when

the shutter button is pressed halfway.

–[AF#]: You can take pictures of a

subject as close as 3 cm (0.098 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to

Wide.

– [MF]: Use this function when you

want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.

Aperture ring (P23, 35)

Lens

(Filter diameter ‰ 43 mm)

Lens barrel

Lens front ring

• To attach the auto lens cap (optional), remove the lens front ring.

14 15

16 17 18

108 9

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29 3130 32 33

23 24

34 36 37 38

22 [Q.MENU] button/[Fn2] button (P31) 23 Cursor button (P27)

Control dial

• Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

• The operation of rotating the control

dial is illustrated as below in this owner's manual.

When rotating the control dial to the left or right:

[Fn3] button (P31, 37)/ [ ] (Delete) button (P51)/

[ ] (Cancel) button (P30) [(] (Playback) button (P51)

[MENU/SET] button (P29)

• Confirmation of setting contents, etc.,

is performed.

[DISP.] button

• This switches the screen display.

[LVF] button (P22)/[Fn5] button (P31)

Charging lamp (P19)/

WIRELESS connection lamp (P57)

31 [Fn4] button (P31) 32 Motion picture button (P49)

[AF/AE LOCK] button

34 Speaker (P24) 35 Touch screen (P29)/monitor (P69)

38 Release lever (P18) 39 Card/Battery door (P18)

• Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) are touch icons.

Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

Trip od m ount

• It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

DC coupler cover

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMWDCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used.

• When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor (optional).

[HDMI] socket

• You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI micro cable.

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P19)

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About cards that can be used with this unit

SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)

∫ Recording of motion pictures/4K photos 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 class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4]

When recording in 4K Photo/

[Post Focus]

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

• This unit is compatible with UHSstandard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic’s cards.

FHD/HD

4K UHS Speed Class 3

Class 4 or higher

UHS Speed Class 3

I UHS Speed Class 3

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Quick Start Guide

• Check that the camera is turned off.

Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap

When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to protect the lens.

• We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap.

• Attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

1 Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the camera.

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A: Make sure that the thicker portion of the string is not hanging over the lens

cap or the shoulder strap eyelet.

2 Attach the lens cap.

B: To attach and remove the lens cap, press the

areas shown by arrows in the illustration.

3 Attach the shoulder strap.

C: Shoulder strap eyelet

• In addition, attach the other side of the shoulder strap in the same manner.

• Keep the lens cap string out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

¥ Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.

It may result in injury or accident.

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¥ Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Slide the release lever A to the [OPEN]

position and open the card/battery door.

Battery B:

Insert all the way in until a locking sound is heard and check that it is locked by the lever C.

Card D: Insert until a clicking sound is heard.

• Check the orientation of the battery and the card.

• Do not touch the card terminals E.

Close the card/battery door and slide

the release lever to the [LOCK] position.

∫ To r emo ve

To remove battery To remove card

• Pull the lever F in the direction of the arrow to remove.

• Insert until a clicking sound is heard and then pull it straight out.

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Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

¥ Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before

removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Charging the Battery

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP. 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.

Insert the battery into this unit. (P18) Check that the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF].

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A Connect the USB connection cable

(supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

• Place the camera in an upright position, and find the terminal at the bottom.

B Charging lamp C AC adaptor (supplied) D To power outlet E PC (Turned on) F USB connection cable (supplied)

• 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.

• 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.

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(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.

(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.

(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.)

• When the charging lamp flashes

– This occurs when charging is performed in an extremely hot or cold location.

Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.

– If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx. 190 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.

• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer determines the charging time.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press

[MENU/SET].

4 Press [MENU/SET].

5 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.

6 Press [MENU/SET] to set. 7 When [The clock setting has been completed.]

is displayed, press [MENU/SET].

8 When [Please set the home area] is displayed,

press [MENU/SET].

9 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].

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Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

After formatting, all data stored on the card will be deleted and cannot be recovered. Back up necessary data on a PC or similar device first, and then format the card.

> [Setup] > [Format]

Switching the Viewfinder/Monitor

Press [LVF].

A [LVF] button B Diopter adjustment dial C Eye sensor

• The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows: – Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching – Viewfinder display – Monitor display

∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching

Bring your eye or an object near the viewfinder to automatically switch to the viewfinder display using the eye sensor.

∫ Diopter adjustment

Rotate the diopter adjustment dial until you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

If [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps] when the viewfinder is used, the camera can be operated for a longer period since battery drainage is reduced.

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Select the recording mode

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Turn the aperture ring A and shutter speed dial B.

• Be sure to align them with the positions where a clicking sound is heard.

• The Recording Mode will change according to the combination of the aperture ring and shutter speed dial positions.

Recording mode Aperture ring Shutter speed dial

Program AE Mode (P34) [A] (AUTO)

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P35)

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P35) [A] (AUTO)

Manual Exposure Mode (P36)

To switch to Intelligent Auto Mode

Press [iA].

• Intelligent Auto Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [ ] or [ ]. (P33)

• When you press [iA] again, the recording mode is switched to one that enables settings to be made using the aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

Setting values other than [A]

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[A] (AUTO)

Setting values other than [A]

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Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• We recommend using the supplied

shoulder strap A to avoid dropping the camera.

• Do not cover the flash head being used for flash recording (P47), the AF Assist Lamp B, microphone C, or speaker D with your fingers or other objects.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

• Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.

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Taking pictures

1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will turn red and blink if the exposure is not correct.)

• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)

2 Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [FOCUS].

¥ Press [(] to display the recorded image. (P51)

∫ Focus range

Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom. The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

D Recordable range indication

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Zoom operations

Zoom lever Control ring

Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring

[T] side: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject [W] side: Wide-angle, Capture a wider

area

¢ You can perform zoom operation by assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control ring.

(P32)

Clockwise: Telephoto, Enlarge the subject Counterclockwise: Wide-angle, Capture

a wider area

∫ Optical zoom You can zoom in up to 3.1k without degrading the image quality.

∫ Extended Optical Zoom

This operates when a picture size indicated with is selected. You can zoom in up to 6.2k without degrading the image quality. (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.)

∫ Intelligent Zoom

Setting [i.Zoom] to [ON] allows you to increase the zoom magnification up to 2k higher than the original zoom magnification with limited degradation in image quality. (Up to 1.5k the original zoom ratio when [Picture Size] is set to [S])

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∫ [Digital Zoom]

Although the image quality degrades as you zoom in further, setting [Digital Zoom] to [ON] allows you to zoom in up to 4k higher than the original zoom magnification.

• When using the [i.Zoom], the maximum magnification of the Digital Zoom is limited to 2k.

• This function is not available in the following cases:

– When [Monitor Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps] (setting at the time of

purchase)

– When [LVF Display Speed] is set to [ECO30fps]

∫ [Step Zoom]

You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualisation of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the [Step Zoom], you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens.

• By default you can use Step Zoom by rotating the control ring in the following Recording Modes: – Intelligent Auto Mode – Program AE Mode – Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Cursor button

Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

• This owner's manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as

3/4/2/1.

∫ Pressing the cursor button while recording 3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity)

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.

1/[ ] (White Balance)

White Balance adjusts the color of white according to the light source to make the overall color hue closer to what is seen by the eye.

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