PANASONIC DMC3D1E User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-3D1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

Main features of the camera .....................5

Care of the camera ...................................6

Standard Accessories ...............................7

Names and Functions of Main Parts .........8

How to Use the Touch Panel ....................9

Preparation

Charging the Battery ...............................11

• Charging ...........................................11

• Approximate operating time
and number of recordable

pictures .............................................13

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................15

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 16

• Approximate number of recordable
pictures and available

recording time...................................18

Turning the Power On/Off.......................20

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................21

• Changing the Clock Setting ..............22

Basic

Tips for taking good pictures...................23

• Fit the strap and hold the camera

carefully ............................................23

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......23

Focusing..................................................24

Taking 3D pictures..................................26

Recording 3D motion pictures.................28

Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion

pictures....................................................30

Selecting a 2D Recording Mode .............33

Recording 2D Pictures

(Normal Picture Mode) ............................34

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............35

Recording 2D Motion Pictures ................38

Recording still pictures while recording

motion pictures........................................41

Playing Back Pictures

([Normal Play]) ........................................42

• Forward or rewind the image ............42

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................43

• Using the Playback Zoom .................43

Playing Back Motion Pictures..................44

• Creating Still Pictures From a

Motion Picture...................................45

Deleting Pictures.....................................46

• To delete a single picture..................46

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures...............................47

Setting the Menu.....................................48

• Setting menu items ...........................48

• Call up commonly used menus with

ease (Shortcut setting)......................50

About the Setup Menu.............................51

Recording

About the LCD Monitor............................61

Taking pictures using the touch

operation (Touch Shutter function) ..........62

Match the focusing and exposure to
a desired subject using touch operations

(Touch AF/AE).........................................63

Using the Zoom.......................................65

• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/

Using the Digital Zoom......................65

• Zooming with touch operation ...........67

Recording Images with Differing
Angles of View

(Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting) ................68

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene

Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ...............70

• [Portrait].............................................70

• [Soft Skin]..........................................71

• [Transform]........................................71

• [Self Portrait] .....................................71

• [Scenery] ...........................................72

• [Panorama Assist] .............................72

• [Sports]..............................................73

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• [Night Portrait] ...................................73

• [Night Scenery] .................................73

• [Handheld Night Shot]....................... 73

• [Food]................................................74

• [Party]................................................74

• [Candle Light]....................................74

• [Baby1]/[Baby2].................................75

• [Pet]...................................................76

• [Sunset].............................................76

• [High Sens.] ......................................76

• [Flash Burst]......................................77

• [Starry Sky] .......................................77

• [Fireworks] ........................................ 77

• [Beach]..............................................78

• [Snow]...............................................78

• [Aerial Photo] ....................................78

• [Pin Hole] ..........................................78

• [Film Grain] .......................................78

• [High Dynamic]..................................79

• [Photo Frame] ...................................79

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ..................................................80

• Face Settings....................................81

Entering Text...........................................84

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................85

• [Flash] ...............................................85

• [Selftimer]..........................................88

• [Aspect Ratio]....................................88

• [Picture Size].....................................89

• [Quality].............................................90

• [Sensitivity]........................................91

• [White Balance].................................92

• [AF Mode] .........................................94

• [Macro Mode] .................................... 96

• [Quick AF] .........................................97

• [Face Recog.]....................................97

• [Exposure].........................................98

• [i.Exposure] ..................................... 100

• [Min. Shtr Speed] ............................100

• [i.Resolution] ................................... 101

• [Digital Zoom]..................................101

• [Burst]..............................................102

• [Color Mode] ...................................103

• [AF Assist Lamp].............................104

• [Red-Eye Removal].........................104

• [Stabilizer] .......................................105

• [Date Stamp]...................................105

• [3D Adjustment] ..............................106

• [Clock Set].......................................106

Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu..... 107

• [Rec Mode]......................................107

• [Rec Quality]....................................108

• [Continuous AF] ..............................110

• [Wind Cut] .......................................110

Playback/Editing

Various methods to playback ................111

• [Slide Show] ....................................111

• [Filtering Play] .................................113

• [Dual Play].......................................114

• [Calendar]........................................114

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu..........115

• [Upload Set] ....................................115

• [Title Edit] ........................................116

• [Text Stamp]....................................117

• [Video Divide] ..................................119

• [Resize] ...........................................120

• [Cropping]........................................121

• [Favorite] .........................................122

• [Print Set] ........................................123

• [Protect]...........................................125

• [Face Rec Edit]................................126

• [Copy]..............................................127

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....128

• Playback using VIERA Link

(HDMI) ............................................131

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures......................................133

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder.....................................133

• Copy the playback image using an

AV cable..........................................134

• Copying to a PC using

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ......................135

Connecting to a PC ...............................136

• Acquiring of still pictures and
[MP4] motion pictures (other than
3D motion pictures and [AVCHD]

motion pictures) ..............................137

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• Uploading the images to sharing

sites ................................................139

Printing the Pictures..............................140

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................141

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................141

• Print Settings................................... 142

Others

Screen Display ......................................144

Cautions for Use ...................................146

Message Display...................................152

Troubleshooting ....................................154

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Before Use

3D

2D

Before Use

Main features of the camera

This unit has two lenses built-in so that you can enjoy
making a variety of different recordings. You can switch
between the following functions using the 3D/2D switch.

When the 3D/2D switch is set to [3D]

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You can easily record 3D pictures and 3D motion pictures.

(P26, 28)

• When you connect this unit to a television that supports

3D, you can view the 3D images you have recorded using the unit. (P30) (On the unit, 3D
images are played back in 2D.)

When the 3D/2D switch is set to [2D]

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You can record conventional 2D pictures and 2D motion pictures. (P34, 38)

• In Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting, you can simultaneously record images with differing angles of

view. (P68)

• The camera records a picture with the right lens during recording of a motion picture with the

left lens. (P41)

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Before Use

Care of the camera

Remove the lens cover seal A before use.
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

•

The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera.
– Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully

insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.

– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the

camera.

– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location 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 become unrepairable.

– 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 on the beach.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

•

changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD
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.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

•

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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

text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a
card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 Self-timer indicator (P88)

AF Assist Lamp (P104)
2 Right lens
3Flash (P85)
4 Left lens
5 Lens cover (P20)

6 Speaker (P52)

•

Do not cover the speaker with your
fingers.

7 Microphone
8 Power button (P20)
9 Shutter button (P26, 34)
10 Zoom lever (P65)
11 Motion picture button (P28, 38)
12 3D/2D switch (P26, 30, 34)
13 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 61, 144)

14 Strap eyelet

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Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.

15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P128, 134,

137, 140)

16 [HDMI] socket (P30, 128, 131)

17 Tripod receptacle
18 Card/Battery door (P15)
19 Release lever (P15)

¢1 This unit does not support an AC adaptor or

DC coupler.

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Before Use

How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch
panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch
panel.

•

It may not operate properly when multiple
icons are touched simultaneously, so try to
touch the centre of the icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as
moving to the next image by dragging
horizontally, or changing the range of the
displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks such
as switching the screen by operating the
slide bar.

Note

If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection

•

sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair
visibility or operability.)

• Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a

commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it
is not responding well.

• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding

this unit is pressing on the touch panel.

• Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus

pen.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on

P144.

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Before Use

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed
operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Do not place it where small children can reach.

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• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing.

LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed
strongly against the LCD monitor.

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Preparation

Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

•

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.

Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up

and charging begins.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after
charging is completed.)

•

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 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 long
time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the

•

battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

•

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode)

When recording in 3D When recording in 2D

Number of

recordable pictures

Recording time Approx. 100 min Approx. 100 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image

Stabiliser function is set to [On].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

∫ Recording motion pictures

Recordable time Approx. 50 min Approx. 70 min Approx. 70 min

Actual recordable

time

•

These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

Approx. 200 pictures Approx. 200 pictures

When recording in 2D

When recording in

3D

Approx. 25 min Approx. 30 min Approx. 30 min

[AVCHD]

(Picture quality setting

is [FSH])

[MP4]

(Picture quality setting

is [FHD])

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Preparation

∫ Playback

Playback time Approx. 160 min

Note

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [LCD Mode].
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: 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.

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.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

Note

•

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 LCD 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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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the

•

built-in memory and played back.

• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card

and played back.

• When using the built-in memory

k

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

(access indication

¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in

memory (or the card).

Built-in Memory

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P127)

• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

e.g.:

¢

)

¢

)

Remarks

•

Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or
higher when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Note

Do not turn this unit off or remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit

•

(when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is
being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static
electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.

• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• The data on the built-in memory or 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. (P59)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

A

B

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching

•

[ ] several times. (P61)

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

• The number of recordable pictures and the

available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording
conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the

available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.

When recording in 3D

Picture size

8M (X) 7 220 3660 7370

6M (W) 9 260 4260 8520

When recording in 2D (Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A])

Picture size

12M 13 380 6260 12670

5M (EZ) 24 650 10620 21490

0.3M (EZ) 380 10050 162960 247150

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

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Preparation

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

When recording in 3D

Recording

quality setting

1920k1080 j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

When recording in 2D

Recording

quality setting

FSH (AVCHD) j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

SH (AVCHD) j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

FHD (MP4) j 12m15s 3h23m10s 6h51m9s

HD (MP4) j 23m24s 6h27m53s 13h4m56s

VGA (MP4) 1m41s 51m30s 14h13m41s 28h47m30s

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

Note

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Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when
[Upload Set] is performed.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

Turning the Power On/Off

You can switch the power on/off using the lens cover or the power button.
To record, lower the lens cover.

Turn the camera on. Turn the camera off.

Lower the lens cover. Raise the lens cover.

• You can turn on the power by pressing and

holding the power button.

Note

•

If you press the power button with the lens cover in the raised state,
a message will appear. Please lower the lens cover.

• If the power is off when the lens cover is in the lowered state, press

and hold down the power button to turn on the power.

• You can also turn off the power by pressing

the power button.

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

4.

Touch [Language Set].

Select the language, and then touch [Set].

Touch [Clock Set].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using
[3]/[4].

A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination

•

You can continue to switch the settings by
continuously touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the
time display format.

Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting

•

display order/time display format.

Touch [Set] to set.

Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.

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Preparation

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P48)

The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.

•

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)

Note

•

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print
the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

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Basic

Basic

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

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

• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P8)

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.

A Strap
B AF Assist Lamp
C Flash

∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [Rotate Disp.] (P58) is set)

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction

Detection function may not work correctly.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P105), a tripod or the Self-timer

(P88).

•

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.

– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky],

[Fireworks], [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode

– When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]

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Basic

A

B

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press
the shutter button halfway.

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

• AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

•

The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing
the shutter button halfway.

The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom
position.

e.g.: Focus range during the Normal Picture Mode

T

W

1 m (3.28 feet)

50 cm (1.64 feet)

When the subject is focused When the subject is not

focused

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∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the

composition of the picture you want to take)

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix

the focus and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you

compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in

•

step

1 before pressing the shutter

button fully.

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

•

Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast.

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs.

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near

subjects.

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3D

2D

A B

C

D

Taking 3D pictures

With the two lenses built into this unit, you can record 3D pictures.

3D pictures are stored in MPO format. In this unit both MPO images and fine JPEG images are

•

recorded simultaneously.

• The following functions are activated automatically.

– [Auto] in [Sensitivity]/Auto White Balance/[Quick AF]/[i.Resolution]/[AF Assist Lamp]/

[Stabilizer]

Set the 3D/2D switch to [3D].

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

If the distance to the subject is too close, the 3D alert
indication [ ] will appear. The recommended
range for 3D recording may differ depending on the
amount of zoom. (P27)

• Make sure that your fingers are not over either of

the lenses.

During 3D recording, the image from the right-hand
lens is not displayed. If a finger etc. is covering a
lens, the 3D alert indication [ ] will appear.

• The focus indication D (green) lights when the

subject is focused.

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red

when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude
when using a flash)

Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.

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T

W

90 cm (2.96 feet)

3.4 m (11.2 feet)

• To achieve good a 3D effect, we recommend that you record with the distance to the subject set

as follows. Outside this range, left-right distortion increases and may prevent the 3D effect
being achieved at the edges of the image.

• The angle of view may change when pressing the shutter button halfway to record subjects that

are closer than the recommended range below, as the distortion is adjusted automatically. The
3D pictures will be recorded with the angle of view when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

The recommended ranges for 3D recording are target ranges.

Pay attention to the following points when 3D picture recording.

•

Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

• Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking.

Note

You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

•

Changing the settings

Following menus can be set.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[AF Mode]¢/[Exposure]/[3D

Adjustment]/[Clock Set]

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.

•

¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.

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B

CA

Recording 3D motion pictures

• 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit are in side-by-side (2 screen structure) format. The

image quality is fixed at 1920k1080 pixels. Because the 3D motion pictures are in side-by-side
format, the image quality of the recorded 3D motion picture differs from that of high definition
images.

• The following functions are activated automatically.

– [Auto] in [Sensitivity]/Auto White Balance/[Continuous AF]/[Stabilizer]

Set the 3D/2D switch to [3D].

Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.

A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while

recording motion pictures.

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

• Make sure that your fingers are not over either of the

lenses.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion
picture button again.

• To achieve good a 3D effect, we recommend that you record with the distance to the subject set

as follows. Outside this range, left-right distortion increases and may prevent the 3D effect
being achieved at the edges of the image.

– Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) (Wide)/Approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet) (Tele) to ¶

Pay attention to the following points when 3D video recording.

•

Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

• When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.

• Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or walking.

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Note

The maximum continuous recording time for 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds. If

•

you are recording motion pictures in an environment where the ambient temperature is high or
recording motion pictures continuously, [ ] may be displayed and the recording may stop.

• 3D motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

• Zoom operations are not available during 3D motion picture recording.

• It is recommended to use a tripod to record steady motion pictures.

• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static

electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture
recording.

• When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes

at the start of motion picture recording. When [ Rec Area] (P54) is set to [On], angle of view
during motion picture recording is displayed.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures.

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Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion pictures

When you playback recorded 3D images on the LCD monitor of this unit, they will play
back in 2D (i.e. as conventional images).
For how to play back on this unit, please refer to P42 and P44.
When you connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back, you can enjoy
spectacular 3D pictures and motion pictures.
Insert your SD card into a 3D compatible television equipped with an SD card slot, and you
will be able to play back recorded 3D pictures and motion pictures.

For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D images recorded
with this unit, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

Set the 3D/2D switch of this unit to [3D].

• If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange while viewing the recorded 3D

images, switch to [2D]. The 3D images will play back in 2D.

Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini
cable and display the playback screen. (P128)

(This Site is English only.)

A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Align the marks, and insert.
C HDMI socket

D 3D compatible television

•

When [VIERA Link] (P58) is set to [On] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting
VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be
displayed. Refer to P131 for details.

• For the images recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.

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∫ Play back as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures and motion

pictures recorded in 3D

Select [3D Play] in [Slide Show] in the Playback Mode. (P 111)

∫ Play back in 3D by selecting only the still pictures and motion pictures recorded

in 3D

Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] in the Playback Mode. (P113)

∫ About displaying 3D images

When connecting to the television using an HDMI mini cable (optional)

•

Type of

television

3D/2D switch Display on television

3D compatible

television

3D

non-compatible

television

[3D] 3D

[2D]

[3D]

[2D]

2D (Images recorded with the left lens are
displayed.)

2D (The two images recorded with the left and right
lenses are displayed.)

2D (Images recorded with the left lens are
displayed.)

• When inserting a card into a television with an SD card slot

Type of

television

3D compatible

television

3D

non-compatible

television

3D

2D (Images recorded with the left lens are
displayed.)

Display on television

• When a card is inserted into a recorder with an SD card slot, the output will depend on the

connected television.

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Note

During 3D playback on a connected television, the [Setup] menu and [Playback] Mode menu

•

are not available.

• When the picture is not appropriate to view in 3D (disparity is too large, etc.)

– [Slide Show]:

The picture will be played back in 2D.

– [Filtering Play]:

Confirmation screen is displayed. Select whether or not to play back the picture in 3D.

• A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching back and forth playback of 3D

images and 2D images.

• When you select a 3D image thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After

playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.

• Depending on the 3D compatible television you are using, it may take some time to switch to

3D mode and this may prevent you from viewing the initial part of the motion picture. In this
case, you may find it useful to pause the playback.

• When viewing 3D images, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television

screen.

• If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)

• You can store 3D pictures and motion pictures on a recorder or PC. For details, refer to P133.

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3D

2D

Selecting a 2D Recording Mode

Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D].

In Recording Mode, touch [ ].

• When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to

switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ ].

Touc h t h e R e c o r d i n g Mode icon.

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

!

Normal Picture Mode (P34)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

¦

Intelligent Auto Mode (P35)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting (P68)

Images with different angles of view are simultaneously recorded.

Û

Scene Mode (P70)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Note

•

When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set
[Rec] Mode will be set.

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A

B C

D

Applicable modes:

Recording 2D Pictures (Normal Picture Mode)

You can record 2D pictures by switching the 3D/2D switch.
Note that here the description is for the Normal Picture Mode in which the camera
automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the
subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [Rec] Mode
menu.

Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D].

In Recording Mode, touch [ ].

Touch [ ].

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.

A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed

• A 2D image is recorded using the left lens.

• The focus indication D (green) lights when the

subject is focused.

• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the

subject) will change depending on the zoom factor.
Please check with the recordable range display on
the screen. (P24)

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red

when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude
when using a flash)

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2

1

Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

•

The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White

Balance/Face Detection/[Quick AF]/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Zoom]/[AF Assist Lamp]/
[Red-Eye Removal]/[Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF]

• Image quality is fixed to [A].

Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D].

In Recording Mode, touch [ ].

Touc h [ ].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.

1 Focus indication

The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s

•

face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it
is displayed at the point on the subject which is in
focus.

• When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function

works. For details, refer to P64.

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Changing the settings

Following menus can be set.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]¢/

[Motion Deblur]/[iHandheld Nite Shot]/[Face Recog.]

[Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality]

[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]

•

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.

¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.

¢

/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]

• Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode

– Colour setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a

picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.

– When [Motion Deblur] is set to [On], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The camera

automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce
blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of pixels may be reduced.)

– When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [On] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night

shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a
single picture. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter
and noise, without using a tripod. If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand,
[ ] will not be detected.

∫ About the flash

•

When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

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Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

When taking pictures

¦

>

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]

1

[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Nite Shot]

[i-Sunset] [i-Baby]

¢1 Only when [ ] is selected.
¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [On].
¢3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [On], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of

registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or
younger is detected.

¢

2

¢

3

¢

When recording motion pictures

¦ > [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Low Light]

[i-Macro]

•

[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it

will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when

the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• When [Face Recog.] is set to [On], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is

displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same

subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the colour of the

subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving

– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is

shaken, when zoom is used

• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording

Mode.

• The Backlight Compensation

– Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will

become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the
picture automatically.

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B

CA

Applicable modes:

Recording 2D Motion Pictures

Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D].

Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.

A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time

• A 2D image is recorded using the left lens.

• You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording

Mode.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while

recording motion pictures.

• For the setting of the [Rec Mode] and [Rec Quality], refer

to P107.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion
picture button again.

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Note

The maximum continuous recording time for motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds. If you

•

are recording motion pictures in an environment where the ambient temperature is high or
recording motion pictures continuously, [ ] may be displayed and the recording may stop.

• Built-in memory can only store data as the [VGA] of [MP4].

• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static

electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture
recording.

• When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.

• If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be

recorded.

• Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures.

• If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, recordable area

will be changed drastically since these settings are cancelled.

• Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still and motion pictures, the angle of view may

change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [ Rec Area] (P54) is set to [On], angle of view during motion picture recording is
displayed.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures.

• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording

matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.

Selected Scene Mode Scene Mode while recording motion picture

[Baby1]/[Baby2] Portrait Mode

[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery],
[Handheld Night Shot],
[Starry Sky]

[Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Pet],
[Flash Burst], [Fireworks],
[Photo Frame]

Low Light Mode

Normal motion picture

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∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record 2D motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

This is a format for precise, high definition video. This format is best used when the video
will be displayed on a high definition TV, or saved to a disk and watched on a computer.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when
uploading videos to the internet.

∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or
sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment
compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed
properly. In this case, use this unit.

•

For details on AVCHD and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Applicable modes:

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture.

During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a
still picture.

• The camera records a picture with the right lens during recording of a motion picture

with the left lens.
Make sure that your fingers are not over either of the lenses.

• You can perform burst recording while recording a motion picture.

• When set to [ ], settings will automatically be [ ].

When set to [ ] or [ ], focus will be fixed to the settings for the first picture.

Note

You can record up to 6 pictures per motion picture recording.

•

• Simultaneously recorded still pictures will be recorded in an aspect ratio of [W], and picture

size of [9M].

• Because the motion pictures and still pictures are recorded with separate left and right lenses,

the angle of view in the motion picture and still pictures may not match.

• The camera may take a few moments to focus before recording the picture.

• Recordable pixels, picture quality and recordable number of pictures are displayed by pressing

the shutter button halfway.

• Zooming will stop when a picture is recorded while zooming.

• Operation sound of the shutter button and the lens may be recorded when a picture is taken

during motion picture recording.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• When using the built-in memory, pictures taken when taking a motion picture will not be

recorded.

• You cannot record pictures during 3D motion picture recording.

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A B

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

In Recording Mode, touch
[].

• The display switches to normal

playback.

Note

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established

•

by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.

• Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.

Forward or rewind the image

Drag (P9) the screen horizontally.

– Forward: drag from right to left
– Rewind: drag from left to right

A File number
B Picture number

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on

the playback status.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping

your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after
forwarding/rewinding a picture.
(Pictures are displayed reduced in size.)

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A

B

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Touch [ ].

A Slide bar

• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the

following icons.

– [ ]: 1 screen
– [ ]: 12 screens
– [ ]: 30 screens
– [ ]: Calendar screen display

• Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed

on the slide bar.

• The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or

down (P9).

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the

screen up or down (P9).

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

Using the Playback Zoom

Touch the part to enlarge firmly.

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

•

You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotating the zoom
lever.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication B appears for about 1 second.

• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality

deteriorates.

• You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P9) the screen.

• Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].

• When you touch [ ], the magnification becomes lower.

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A

B

Playing Back Motion Pictures

The camera can play back the following motion picture file formats: AVCHD (except
AVCHD Progressive) recorded with this unit or other Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX),
MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG, and 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit.

In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion
picture icon (such as [ ]/[ ]/[ ]) and touch [ ]
in the middle of the screen.

A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the

screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].

• Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for

motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] and 3D.

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∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

•

If no operation is performed for about 2 seconds, it will return to original status.

2 Operate control panel by touching.

Play/Pause Stop

Fast rewind

¢

Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)

Fast forward

Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)

¢

Increase volume level Reduce volume level

¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again.

Note

When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

•

• To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”

software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.

Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture

You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.

Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback.

Touc h [ ].

Save

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

Note

Pictures cannot be created from 3D motion pictures.

•

• The picture is saved with the following recording sizes.

[AVCHD] Picture size [MP4] Picture size

[FSH]/[SH] 2 M (16:9)

[FHD]/[HD] 2 M (16:9)

[VGA] 0.3 M (4:3)

• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.

• Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted.

•

• Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.

To delete a single picture

In Playback Mode, select the picture to
delete and touch [ ].

Touch [Delete Single].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

In Playback Mode, touch [ ].

Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].

• [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when

[All Delete Except Ü] is selected with the [Delete All] set.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch the
picture to be deleted.

(repeat this step)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again

cancels the setting.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch [OK].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

Note

Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with a sufficient battery power.

•

• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.

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Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures
and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

Setting menu items

Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face
Detection)

Touc h [ ].

Touch the menu icon.

Menu Description of settings

!

[Rec]
(P85 to 106)
([Rec] Mode only)

[Motion Picture]
(P107 to 110)
([Rec] Mode only)

(

[Playback]
(P115 to 127)
([Playback] Mode only)

[Setup]
(P51 to 60)

This menu lets you set the Colouring,
Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, Number of pixels
and other aspects of the pictures you are
recording.

This menu lets you set the [Rec Mode], [Rec
Quality], and other aspects for motion
picture recording.

This menu lets you set the Protection,
Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded
pictures.

This menu lets you perform the clock
settings, select the operating beep tone
settings and set other settings which make it
easier for you to operate the camera.

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Touch the menu item.

• The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].

Touch the Settings.

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

Description of the icon is displayed by touching and holding the icon for menu item/
setting in steps

–

It will be set when you release your finger.

– It will not be set when you move your finger to the position where there is no icon, and then

release your finger.

∫ Close the menu
Touch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.

Note

There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being

•

used on the camera due to the specifications.

3 and 4.

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A

B

Call up commonly used menus with ease (Shortcut setting)

You can have the LCD monitor display desired menu items.
Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode.

•

Read P85 for the [Rec] Mode menu, P107 for the [Motion Picture] Mode menu, and P115 for
the [Playback] Mode menu.

Touch [ ] on the menu item selection
screen.

Drag the menu item to register to the
shortcut setting area.

A Shortcut setting area
B Menu item

• The registered menu item is displayed.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ Replacing or removing items

•

In Step 2, drag the menu item you want to register to an item already registered. The items will
be replaced.

• In Step 2, drag registered items out of the shortcut setting area. Registration is cancelled

leaving an empty item.

Note

•

Settings in the [Setup] Menu cannot be set.

• You may not be able to use some of the registered items depending on the [Rec] Mode.

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A

C

D

About the Setup Menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before
using them.

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P48.

[Clock Set] —

•

Refer to P21 for details.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and
record them on the pictures you take.

After selecting [Destination] or [Home], select your area with
[ ]/[ ] and touch [Set].

•

Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set after
setting up [Home].

[“] ([Destination]):

Travel destination area

[World Time]

A Current time of the destination area
B Time difference from home area

[–] ([Home]):

Your home area

C Current time
D Time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• Setup/cancel summer time by touching [ ] when selecting your area.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time

difference from the home area.

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Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name
of the travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when
playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures
with [Text Stamp] (P117).

[Travel Setup]:

[SET]:

Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how many
days after) of the travel are recorded.

[Travel Date]

[OFF]:

Elapsed days are not recorded.

•

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after
the return date. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will be
also set to [OFF].

[Location]:

[SET]:

Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.

[OFF]

•

For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on

P84.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.

If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is not recorded before the

departure date.

• The [Travel Date] feature is disabled for Motion picture recorded in 3D motion pictures or

[AVCHD] motion pictures.

• While recording motion pictures, the [Location] feature is disabled.

• When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the [Travel Date] feature is disabled. Setting of other

Recording Mode will be reflected.

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r] ([Beep Level]):

[
[t] (Low)

[Beep]

[u] (High)
[s] (Muted)

[] ([Beep Tone]):

[]/[]/[]

[Volume] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

[ ] ([Shutter Vol.]):
[] (Low)

[] (High)
[] (Muted)

[] ([Shutter Tone]):

[]/[]/[]

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

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Adjust the brightness and contrast, or red or blue tint of the LCD
monitor.

[ ] ([Brightness]):

Adjust the brightness.

[ ] ([Contrast · Saturation]):

Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours.

[ ] ([Red Tint]):

[LCD Display]

Adjust the red tint.

[ ] ([Blue Tint]):

Adjust the blue tint.

1 Touch the item to set and adjust

with [ ]/ [ ].

2 Touch [OK].

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does

not affect the recorded pictures.

These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.

[„] ([Auto Power LCD])

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright

[LCD Mode]

it is around the camera.

[…] ([Power LCD]):

The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.

[ ] ([Off])

¢ Can be set only when [Rec] Mode is set.

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects

may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording

in Power LCD Mode. It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in [LCD Mode].

¢

:

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Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information

[Guide Line]

• When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines 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.

• The [Pattern] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• In [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.

displayed when the guidelines are displayed.

[Rec. Info.]:
[ON]/[OFF]

[Pattern]:
[]/[]

This allows you to set either to display or not display the
histogram.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness

[Histogram]

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.

A dark
B optimal
C bright

• When you take pictures 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 the Recording Mode.

• The Histogram of a picture may not match in the Recording Mode and the Playback Mode.

• The Histogram displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture

editing software used in PCs etc.

• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases:

– Intelligent Auto Mode
– Multi Playback
– When recording motion pictures
– Playback Zoom
– [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
– When HDMI mini cable is connected
– Calendar
– [Dual Play]

[ Rec Area]

Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

• Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.

• Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size

setting.

• It will be fixed to [Off] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.

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ECO

You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor.

[

p] ([Auto Power Off]):

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.

[Economy]

[ ] ([2MIN.])/[ ] ([5MIN.])/[

[] ([LCD Power Save]):

] (

[10MIN.])/[ ] ([Off])

Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered. The battery life will be
conserved by lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor
further during the recording

¢ Excluding the Digital Zoom range.

¢

.

[ON]/[OFF]

• [Auto Power Off] is set to [5 MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• [Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases.

– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
– [Auto Demo]

• The effect of the [LCD Power Save] is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the Optical

Zoom range.

• The effect of the [LCD Power Save] will not affect the image being recorded.

• Setting of [LCD Mode] has priority over the setting of [LCD Power Save] regarding the

brightness of the LCD monitor.

Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the
still picture.

[Auto Review]

[ ] ([1 sec.])

[ ] ([2 sec.])

[

] ([Off])

• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases.

– In [Handheld Night Shot] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode
– When using Auto Bracket
– During the Burst Mode

• In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to

[2 sec.].

• [Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures.

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[No.Reset] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P59) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this

function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number.

[Reset] The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also

performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and
not indicative of malfunctioning.

• When the [Rec] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [Face Recog.] will be also reset,

too.

• When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.

– [Shortcut setting]
– The birthday and name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode
– The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
– The [World Time] setting

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).

[ ] ([Select on connection]):

[USB Mode]

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

[ ] ([PictBridge(PTP)]):

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

[ ] ([PC]):

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

Set to match the colour television system in each country or the
type of TV.

[|] ([Video Out]):

[NTSC]:

Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]:

Video output is set to PAL system.

[Output] • This will work when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable

(optional) is connected.

[] [TV Aspect]:

[W]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

•

This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.

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Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link
compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).

[

] ([On]):

[VIERA Link]

Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible
equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible)
The operations you can perform on the camera are limited.

[

] ([Off]):

Operations will be on the camera only.

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P131 for details.

This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were
recorded holding the camera vertically.

[ ] ([On]):

[Rotate Disp.]

It will rotate and display vertically.

[ ] ([External Only]):

It will display vertically only when playing back connected to a TV.

[ ] ([Off])

• Refer to P42 for information about how to play back pictures.

• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless

the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows
recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)”.

• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.

• The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.

• 3D images cannot be rotated.

[Version Disp.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.

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[Format]

The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during

formatting.

• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove

the card.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.

• If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.

Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets
selected from what you touched or touch operation does not
respond.

1 Touch [Start].

[Calibration]

2 Touch the orange [r] mark

displayed on the screen in order
with the stylus pen (supplied)
(5 places).

A message is displayed once the

•

position is set.

3 Touch [End] to finish.

• Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.

The disparity (image shift) during 3D recording is corrected
automatically by the camera.

1 Touch [OK].

[Auto 3D Adjustment]

•

[OK] is displayed only when the bar
displayed on the left of the screen
exceeds [ ].

2 Touch [End] to finish.

• During the adjustment, fix the camera so that it does not move.

• Make these adjustments if the unit has been dropped or otherwise subjected to a sharp impact,

or if you feel strange or uncomfortable when viewing the recorded 3D images.

• Selecting subjects that are bright, with minimal movement and featuring many different shapes

makes adjustment easier.

[Language]

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired

language.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

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A B

Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([Stabilizer
Demo.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.
([Auto Demo])

[Stabilizer Demo.]

A Amount of jitter

[Demo Mode]

B Amount of jitter after correction

[Auto Demo]:
[ON]
[OFF]

• The Stabiliser function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [Stabilizer] is touched

during the [Stabilizer Demo.].

• [Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.

• [Auto Demo] is not output to the television.

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×

Recording

About the LCD Monitor

Touch [ ] to change.

• During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during

a slide show, you can only select “Normal display E” or “No display
G”.

In Recording Mode

¢

¢

¢1, 2

1

¢

1

2

A Normal display
B Normal display
C No display
D No display (Recording

guideline)

In Playback Mode

E Normal display
F Display with recording

information

G No display

¢

1

¢

2, 3

¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [On], histogram will be displayed.
¢2 When operation ceases for a certain amount of time, only the icons shown below are

displayed.

– In Recording Mode: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

– In Playback Mode: [ ]/[ ]

¢3 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [ ] is touched.

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×

Applicable modes:

Taking pictures using the touch operation

(Touch Shutter function)

Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture
automatically.

Touc h [ ].

• Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with

the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

Touch the subject you wish to
focus on, and then take a picture.

• AF area is displayed at the position you touch, and a picture is taken. (It cannot be set to

edge of the screen)

Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.

Note

Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.

•

• Touch Shutter setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• You cannot record motion pictures with the Touch Shutter.

×

: Touch Shutter enabled

: Touch Shutter disabled

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Applicable modes:

Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE)

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.

•

Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.

Touch the subject you wish to focus on.

• The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen. (Cannot be set at the edge of

the screen)

• Action will vary depending on the setting of [AF Mode] (P94).

• Touch AF/AE will be fixed to AF Tracking during Intelligent Auto Mode and the most

appropriate scene will be determined for the touched subject.

[AF Mode] Operations when touched

• In [š] ([Face Detection]), the AF

area turns yellow when touched.

[Face Detection])/

[š] (

([23-Area])/

[]

[Ø] ([1-Area])/

[Spot])

[Ù] (

[ ] ([AF Tracking])

• Touch [ ] to go back to the original Focus Mode.

• When it is set to anything other

than [Ù] ([Spot]), AF area [Ø]
([1-Area]) is displayed.

• When it is set to [Ù] ([Spot]), AF

area [Ù] ([Spot]) is displayed.

• The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. The

camera will continuously adjust the focus and exposure
automatically, following the movement of the subject.
(Dynamic Tracking)

Example:
When AF area is set to
[Ø] ([1-Area])

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.

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∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

The AF tracking frame will turn red and then turn off if the lock fails. Try to lock the frame again.

•

• The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ ] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not

working.

• AF Tracking is cancelled when the Touch Shutter is set to [ ].

• It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.

– When recording in 3D
– In [Panorama Assist], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode.
– In [B/W], [Sepia], [Cool], or [Warm] in [Color Mode].

• The lock may fail in cases with the following recording conditions.

– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark or bright
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When another subject or background is similar in colour to the subject
– When jitter is occurring
– When using the zoom

Note

Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.

•

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Applicable modes:

Using the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 7.8k), do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/).

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

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T

W

T

W

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum
magnification

Picture
quality

4k 7.8k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

Screen
display

[Picture Size] with (P89) is
selected.

¢

A [ ] is displayed.

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Maximum
magnification

Picture
quality

Conditions

Screen
display

Approximately 1.3 times the Optical
Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom

No noticeable deterioration

[i.Resolution] (P101) on the [Rec] menu
is set to [i.Zoom].

Approximately 4 times the Optical
Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom, or
Intelligent Zoom

The higher the magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.

[Digital Zoom] (P101) on the [Rec]
menu is set to [On].

W

W

W

W

T

T

T

T

B [ ] is displayed. C The Digital Zoom range is

•

When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in

displayed.

conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶]

¢ The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] setting.

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Note

The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

•

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures

with the optical zoom.

• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P88) for taking

pictures.

• The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.

– When recording in 3D
– In [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode
– In Macro Zoom Mode
– In [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst] or [Pin Hole] in Scene Mode

• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.

– When recording in 3D
– In [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode
– In Macro Zoom Mode
– In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode
– When recording motion pictures

• [Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases.

– When recording in 3D
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– In [Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] or

[Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

Zooming with touch operation

Touc h [ ].

• Zoom icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Touch the zoom icon on the screen.

The zoom position automatically

[]

moves to Tele.

The zoom position automatically

[]

moves to Wide.

¢

¢

[L] Slow zooming

[H] Fast zooming

¢Touching the icon again during the move stops the move.

• Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures.

Note

In Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting, touch zoom is not available.

•

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Applicable modes:

Recording Images with Differing Angles of View

(Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting)

Using the two lenses, you can simultaneously record two pictures with differing angles of
view, or simultaneously record a motion picture and a picture with differing angles of view.

•

The following functions are activated automatically.

– [Auto] in [Sensitivity]/Auto White Balance/[Quick AF]/[i.Zoom]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[Stabilizer]/

[Continuous AF]/[Wind Cut]

Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D].

In Recording Mode, touch [ ].

Touc h [ ].

Touch either the left or the right image.

• The touched image is displayed enlarged and in a

selected state.

Adjust the angle of view using the zoom
lever.

• Adjust the left and right images by repeating steps 4

5.

and

• After turning off the power or changing the Recording

Mode, the left image will revert to the Wide angle of
view, and the right image to the Tele angle of view.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.

• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused.

• When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the ISO sensitivity, the shutter speed and

the aperture value for the selected image are displayed.

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A

B

∫ Simultaneously recording motion pictures and pictures with differing angles of

view

Press the motion picture button as described in step 6 to
start recording the left image as a motion picture.
Press the shutter button during the motion picture
recording to record the right image as a picture. (P41)

•

Press the motion picture button again to end the motion
picture recording.

• [Rec Mode] and [Rec Quality] will be reflected by setting of

other recording mode.

A Image from motion picture recording

B Image that can be recorded as a picture

Note

The [Quality] is fixed to [A].

•

• The [AF Mode] is fixed to [Ø].

• When [Auto Review] is set, the Auto Review will start from the left image and proceed to the

right image.

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Applicable modes:

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D].

In Recording Mode, touch [ ].

Touc h [ ].

Touch the scene mode to set.

• The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].

• Touching and holding the scene mode icon will display a

description.

– It will be set when you release your finger.
– It will not be set when you move your finger to the position

where there is no icon, and then release your finger.

Note

Scene Modes can be changed by touching [ ] from the menu screen.

•

• The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

– [Sensitivity]/[Macro Mode]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]

[Portrait]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve
the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.

∫ Technique for Portrait Mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

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[Soft Skin]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode enables the texture of
their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is effective when taking pictures of
people from the chest up.)

∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

•

If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.

• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

[Transform]

Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be
recorded smoothly.

∫ Setting the level of transform

Select the level of transform.

Note

•

The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

• Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.

[Self Portrait]

Select this to take pictures of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode

•

Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator
lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is

blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to
focus.

• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we

recommend using the 2 second self-timer.

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[Scenery]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

[Panorama Assist]

You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.

∫ Setting the recording direction

1 Touch the direction to take picture.
2 Touch [OK].

•

The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.

3 Take the picture.

You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake].

•

4 Touch [Next].

•

Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.

5 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or

vertically so the transparent image overlaps.

When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 4 and 5.

•

6 Touch [Exit].

Note

•

The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.

• We recommend using a tripod. When it is dark, we recommend using the self-timer for taking

pictures.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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[Sports]

Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

Note

•

Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.

[Night Portrait]

This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.

∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode

•

Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)

• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.

Note

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

•

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

[Night Scenery]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

Note

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

•

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

[Handheld Night Shot]

This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are
all combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture
even when recording with the camera in your hand.

Note

•

Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving

subjects.

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[Food]

This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by
the ambient light in restaurants etc.

[Party]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party
etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.

∫ Technique for Party Mode

•

Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from

the subject when taking pictures.

[Candle Light]

This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

∫ Technique for Candle Light Mode

•

This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.

Note

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

•

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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[Baby1]/[Baby2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select
to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded
image using [Text Stamp] (P117).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Touch [Age] or [Name].
2 Touch [SET].
3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday: Touch [3]/[4] for each item to set year/month/day, and touch [Set].

Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P84.

• When the birthday or name is set, [Age] or [Name] is automatically set to [ON].

• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen

appears automatically.

4 Touch [Exit] to finish.

∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the

CD-ROM (supplied).

• If [Age] or [Name] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or

name will not be displayed.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

2.

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[Pet]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name.

For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P75.

[Sunset]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take
vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun.

[High Sens.]

This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these
subjects in dimly lit rooms.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

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[Flash Burst]

Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still
pictures in dark places.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

•

Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Number of recordable
pictures

max. 5 pictures

Note

The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the

•

settings for the first picture.

• Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used.

[Starry Sky]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.] or [30 sec.].

• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after

this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode

•

The shutter opens for 15 or 30 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking
pictures with the self-timer.

[Fireworks]

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode

•

Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

Note

This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.

•

• The shutter speed is fixed to 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds.

• You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

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[Beach]

This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It
also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight.

Note

•

Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

[Snow]

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or
a snow-covered mountain.

[Aerial Photo]

This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode

•

We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the
picture.

[Pin Hole]

Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.

Note

Face Detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen.

•

[Film Grain]

Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.

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[High Dynamic]

You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the
scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in
similar circumstances.

∫ Setting the effect

[ ] ([Standard]): Natural colour effect

[ ] ([Art]): Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and colour

[ ] ([B/W]): Black and white effect

Note

•

Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

• When it is dark, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• LCD screen noise may be more visible than during normal recording due to brightness

compensation of the darker areas.

[Photo Frame]

Record the image with a frame around it.

∫ Setting the frame

Select from 3 types of frames.

Note

The picture size is fixed to 5M (4:3).

•

• The colour of the frame displayed on the screen and the colour of the frame around the actual

image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.

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Applicable modes:

Recording

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function

Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and
prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.

[Face Recog.] is initially set to [Off] on the camera.
[Face Recog.] will turn [On] automatically when the face image is registered.

•

The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition
function.

In Recording Mode

–

Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered

¢

face

(if name has been set for the registered face)

In Playback Mode

–

Display of name and age (if information has been registered)

– Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition

([Category Selection] in [Filtering Play]).

¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking

pictures is determined according to the order of registration.

Note

During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first

•

picture.

• [Face Recog.] does not guarantee secure recognition of a person.

• Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise distinctive facial features than

regular Face Detection.

• Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [Name] set

to [OFF] will not be categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).

• Even when Face Recognition information is changed (P83), Face Recognition

information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.

For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be
categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).

• To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [Replace] in [Face Rec Edit]

(P126).

• [Face Recog.] cannot be used in the following cases.

– When recording in 3D
– In [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food],

[Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Aerial Photo] or [Film Grain] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures

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Face Settings

You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3
pictures/registration)

∫ Point of recording when registering the face images

•

Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered
with the hair when registering.

• Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when

registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)

∫ When it is not recognising during recording

Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or

•

angles. (P83)

• Additionally register at the location of recording.

• When a person who is registered is not recognised, correct by re-registering.

• Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for

registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.

(Good example for

registering)

Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] Mode menu. (P48)

Touch [ ] ([Memory]).

Touch [New].

• [New] will not display if there are 6 people already registered. Delete a person already

registered to register a new person.

Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.

• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered.

• An information for taking face images is displayed when [ ] is touched.

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

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Set the item.

• You can register up to 3 face images.

Item Description of settings

It is possible to register names.

1 Select [SET].

[Name]

[Age]

2 Enter the name.

•

For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text”
section on P84.

It is possible to register the birthday.

1 Select [SET].
2 Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [3]/[4] for each

item, and touch [Set].

[Focus Icon]

Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.

To add additional face images.

(

Add Images)

1 Touch [Add].

[Add Images]

• Exit the menu after it is set.

2 Perform step 4 in “Face Settings”.

To delete one of the face images.

(Delete)
Touch the face image to delete.

•

If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.

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Change or delete the information for a registered person

You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also
delete the information of the registered person.

1 Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] Mode menu. (P48)
2 Touch [ ] ([Memory]).
3 Touch the face image to edit or delete.
4 Set the item.

Item Description of settings

[Info Edit]

[Priority]

Changing the information of an already registered person.

Perform step

The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for
higher-priority faces.

5 in “Face Settings”.

1 Touch the position you wish to change in the order of

registration.

2 To u ch [S e t].

[Delete] Deleting information of a registered person.

Exit the menu after it is set.

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Entering Text

It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Display the entry screen.

• You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
– [Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode
– [Name] in [Face Recog.]
– [Location] in [Travel Date]
– [Title Edit]

Enter characters.

• Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a]

(small case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special
characters).

• Touching [ ]/ [ ] will move the position of the text

input cursor left and right.

• Touch []] to enter a blank, or [Delete] to delete an entered character.

• The following characters and numbers can be entered.
– A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (Maximum of 9 characters when setting

names in [Face Recog.]).

¢ A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]
(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).

Touch [Set].

Note

Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.

•

• It is displayed in order of title, location, [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face

Recog.]).

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Using the [Rec] Mode Menu

[Flash]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

Set the flash to match the recording.

[‡] ([Auto])

[ ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])

([Forced Flash

[‰]

On])

([Forced On/

[]

Red-Eye])

([Slow Sync./

[]

Red-Eye])

¢

¢

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions
make it necessary.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions
make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the

¢

red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the
picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting

conditions.

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent

light.

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so
that the dark background landscape will become bright.
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

background.

([Forced Flash

[Œ]

Off]

)

¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal] (P104) on the [Rec] Mode menu is set to [On], [ ] appears on the
flash icon.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of

the flash is not permitted.

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∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode

The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)

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¢ [ ] is displayed.

• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

• For 3D recording, only [‡], [ ] and [Œ] can be set.

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∫ The available flash range

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

Wide Tel e

[Auto] in

[Sensitivity]

30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.5 m (11.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.4 m (7.88 feet)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

¢1

1/60

‰

¢1 It may vary depending on the [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.
¢2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [Auto].
¢3 When [Sensitivity] is set to [ ].

to 1/1300

Œ

¢1

to 1/1300

1
1 or 1/8 to 1/1300
1 or 1/4 to 1/1300

¢2
¢2, 3

• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
– When the Optical Image Stabiliser is set to [Off].
– When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image

Stabiliser is set to [On].

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.

Note

If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the

•

heat or lighting from the flash.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted

properly and the picture may become too bright or too dark.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even

when you press the shutter button fully.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not be

properly adjusted.

• The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter

speed is fast.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a

picture after the access indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the

camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

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[Selftimer]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

[ ] ([10 sec.])

[ ] ([2 sec.])

[ ] ([Off])

•

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture. The self-timer indicator blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.

Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.

• When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the

jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

j

Note

When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is

•

automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the
self-timer indicator A will blink and then may turn on brightly operating
as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.

• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.

• Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.
– When recording motion pictures

[Aspect Ratio]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.

[X] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV

[Y] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera

[W] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.

[] Square aspect ratio

Note

•

The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P160)

• For 3D recording, only [X] and [W] can be set.

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[Picture Size]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

[Aspect Ratio]: [X] [Aspect Ratio]: [Y]

[ ] ([12M]); 4000k3000 [ ] ([10.5M]) 4000k2672

[ ] ([8M ])

[ ] ([5M ]) 2560k1920 [ ] ([4.5M ])

[ ] ([3M ])

[ ] ([2M ])

[ ] ([0.3M ]) 640k480

[Aspect Ratio]: [W] [Aspect Ratio]: [ ]

[ ] ([9M]) 4000k2248 [ ] ([9M]) 2992k2992

[ ] ([6M ])

[ ] ([3.5M ])

[ ] ([2M ])

[ ] ([0.2M ])

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• For 3D recording, the settings will be as follows.

[Aspect Ratio]: [X] [Aspect Ratio]: [W]

[ ] ([8M]) 3264k2448 [ ] ([6M]) 3264k1840

¢

3264k2448 [ ] ([7M ])

¢

2048k1536 [ ] ([2.5M ])¢2048k1360

¢

1600k1200 [ ] ([0.3M ])

¢

3264k1840 [ ] ([6M ])

¢

2560k1440 [ ] ([3.5M ])¢1920k1920

¢

1920k1080 [ ] ([2.5M ])¢1536k1536

¢

640k360 [ ] ([0.2M ])

¢

¢

¢

¢

¢

3264k2176

2560k1712

640k424

2448k2448

480k480

Note

•

If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.

• In specific modes, Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not

displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to

P67.

• Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.

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[Quality]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

[A]([Fine])

[›] ([Standard])

•

The setting is fixed to [›] in [Transform], [High Sens.] or [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode.

• In 3D recording, MPO images and fine JPEG images are simultaneously recorded.

when giving priority to the picture quality

when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures
to be recorded without changing the number of pixels

Note

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[Sensitivity]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.

[ ] ([Auto])

[ ] ([i.ISO])

[ ] ([100])

[ ] ([200])

[ ] ([400])

[ ] ([800])

[ ] ([1600])

[ ] ([3200])

Recording location
(recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.

• Maximum [ISO800] (With the flash on [ISO1600])

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject
and the brightness.

• Maximum [ISO1600]

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

[ISO100] [ISO3200]

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera

detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO

sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the
scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.

•

The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.

Note

For the focus range of flash when [Auto] is set, refer to P87.

•

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.
– In [Sports], [Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode

• The setting is fixed to [Auto] when 3D recording or motion picture recording.

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[White Balance]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

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.

[ ] ([Auto White Balance])

Automatic adjustment

[ ] ([Daylight])

When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[ ] ([Cloudy])

When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[ ] ([Shade])

When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[ ] ([Incandescent])

When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[ ] ([White Set])

Value set by using [Ó]

Note

•

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [Ó].

• The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White

Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
– When recording in 3D
– [Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Party],

[Candle Light], [Sunset], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow],
[Aerial Photo] or [Film Grain] in Scene Mode

∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature

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Recording

Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1 Touch [Ò].
2 Touch [Ó].

3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so

that the frame in the centre is filled by the white
object only and then touch [Set].

If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may

•

not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the
case, adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set
the White Balance again.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Finely adjusting the White Balance

You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.

1 Touch [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò] from the White Balance.
2 Touch [ ].
3 Drag the slide bar to make fine adjustments.

[Red]: Touch when the hue is bluish.
[Blue]: Touch when the hue is reddish.

• Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.

4 Touch [Set].

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

Note

The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.

•

• You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.

• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The White Balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White

Balance using [Ó].

• White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [Sepia], [Cool] and [Warm] in

[Color Mode].

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[AF Mode]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.

[š] ([Face

Detection])

[ ] ([AF

Tracking])

[ ] ([23-Area])¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective

[Ø] ([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre

[Ù] ([Spot])

¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.

¢

Note

•

It will be fixed to [š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [On].

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], and [Aerial Photo] in

Scene Mode.

• For 3D recording, [ ] and [Ù] cannot be set.

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what
portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

•

Refer to P64 for details.

when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)

of the screen.

The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.

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∫ About [š] (Face Detection)

The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Note

•

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ]
([Ø] while motion pictures are taken).

– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When Digital Zoom is used

• If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to

something other than [

š].

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[Macro Mode]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.

[ ] ([AF Macro])

([Macro

[]

Zoom])

[ ] ([Off])

Note

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,

the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.

Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

• Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between

the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used in the following cases.
– When [ ] is set in [AF Mode]

• This setting is not available for 3D recording.

You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet)
from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while
maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position
[5 cm (0.17 feet)].

• The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.

• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range)

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[Quick AF]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

•

The battery will be consumed faster than usual.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

• It does not operate during AF tracking.

• [Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot],

[Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.

• For 3D recording, the setting is fixed to [On].

[Face Recog.]

• Refer to P80 for details.

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[Exposure]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed

Compensate the exposure
towards positive.

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

1 Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.

•

Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

2 Touch [Exit].

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the

screen.

Note

•

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• Exposure Compensation cannot be used with [Starry Sky] in scene mode.

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[Auto Bracket]

Applicable modes:

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.

With Auto Bracket d1EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1EV i1EV

1 Touch [ ] during exposure compensation.
2 Adjust the compensation range of the exposure

by touching [ ]/[ ].

When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).

•

3 Touch [Exit].

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

Note

•

When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. Exposure value is
displayed on the screen when the exposure is compensated.

• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.

• Setting of the Auto Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions.
– When recording in 3D
– In [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky],

[Pin Hole], [Film Grain] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures

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[i.Exposure]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

•

Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [ISO100] if
the picture is taken with [i.Exposure] set to valid.

• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

• [ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.

• This setting is not available for 3D recording.

[Min. Shtr Speed]

Applicable modes:
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.

You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you
can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.

[ ] ([Auto]), [ ] ([1/125]), [ ] ([1/60]), [ ] ([1/30]), [ ] ([1/15]),
[ ] ([1/8]), [ ] ([1/4]), [ ] ([1/2]), [ ] ([1])

Minimum shutter speed setting 1/125 1

Brightness Darker Brighter

Jitter Less More

Note

•

This should usually be set to [Auto] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter
speed other than [Auto], [ ] appears on the screen.)

• When [Auto] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much jitter

to adjust with the [Stabilizer], or when [Stabilizer] is set to [Off].

• Setting [Min. Shtr Speed] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we

recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• Setting [Min. Shtr Speed] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend

recording the picture in a well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• For 3D recording, the setting is fixed to [Auto].

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