Panasonic DMC-FH27 User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FH27

Before use, plea se read these instruc tions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................4

Standard Accessories ...............................5

Names of the Components .......................6

How to Use the Touch Panel ....................8

Preparation

Charging the Battery.................................9

• Charging .............................................9

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures..........11

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Ba ttery............................ ...13

About the Built-in Memory/the Card........15

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and

available recording time............. .......17

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................18

• Changing the Clock Setting ..............19

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode........................20

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............21

• Tips for taking good pictures.............22

• Changing the settings .......................22

• Scene Detection................................23

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal Picture Mode)...............24

• Preventing jitter (camera shake).......24

Focusing..................................................25

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter

function....................................................27

Playing Back Pictures

([Normal Play])........................................28

Motion Picture Mode...............................30

Playing Back Mo t io n Pi ctures.... ..............3 1

Deleting Pictures.....................................3 2

• To delete a single picture..................32

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures ..............................33

Setting the Menu.....................................34

• Setting menu items...........................34

About the Setup Menu ............................36

Recording

About the LCD Monitor............................41

Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject

(Touch AF/AE).........................................42

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................43

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

Using the Digital Zoom......................43

• Using the Easy Zoom........................45

• Zooming with touch operation...........47

Shortcut setting.......................................48

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded

(Scene Mode)..........................................49

• Selecting Scene Mode for

each recording (Scene Mode)...........49

• Registering frequently used

Scene Modes (My Scene Mode).......50

• [Portrait].............................................51

• [Soft Skin]..........................................51

• [Transform]........................................51

• [Self Portrait] .....................................52

• [Scenery]. ..........................................52

• [Panorama Assist] .............. ...............53

• [Sports]..............................................54

• [Night Portrait]...................................54

• [Night Scenery]. .................................54

• [Food]................................................55

• [Party]................................................55

• [Candle Light]....................................55

• [Baby1]/[B a by 2 ].................................56

• [Pet]...................................................57

• [Sunset].............................................57

• [High Sens.].......................................57

• [Hi-Speed Burst]................................58

• [Flash Burst]......................................59

• [Starry Sky]........................................59

• [Fireworks].........................................60

• [Beach]..............................................60

• [Snow]...............................................60

• [Aerial Photo].....................................60

• [Pin Hole]...........................................61

• [Film Grain]........................................61

• [High Dynamic]... .. ....................... .. ....61

• [Photo Frame] ...................................62

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Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations.................................63

• Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation

([Travel Date])...................................63

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations

([World Time])...................................65

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................66

• [Flash]...............................................66

• [Selftimer]..........................................69

• [Picture Size].....................................70

• [Rec Quality] .....................................71

• [Sensitivity]........................................72

• [White Balance].................................73

• [AF Mode] .........................................75

• [Macro Mode]....................................77

• [Exposure].........................................78

• [i.Exposur e ] .......................................79

• [i.Resoluti o n ] .....................................79

• [Digital Zoom]....................................79

• [Burst]................................................80

• [Color Mode] .....................................81

• [AF Assist Lamp]...............................82

• [Red-Eye Removal]...........................82

• [Stabilizer].........................................83

• [Date Stamp].....................................83

• [Clock Set].........................................83

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

Playback/Editing

Various methods to play back.................85

• [Slide Show]......................................86

• [Filtering Play]...................................88

• [Calendar] .........................................89

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ...........90

• [Upload Set]......................................90

• [Text Stamp]......................................92

• [Resize].............................................94

• [Cropping].........................................95

• [Favorite] ...........................................96

• [Print Set]..........................................97

• [Protect].............................................99

• [Copy]..............................................100

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................101

• Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to

copy to a PC ....................... ............104

• Uploading the images to

sharing sites....................................104

Printing the Pictures..............................105

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it.........................................106

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................106

• Print Settings ...................................107

Playing Back Pictures on

a TV Screen..... .....................................110

• Playing back pictures using

the AV cable (supplied)...................110

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................111

Others

Screen Display......................................112

Cautions for Use............................... .....115

Message Display...................................120

Troubleshooting.....................................122

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Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

The lens, LCD monitor, or exte rnal cas e may be da maged if us ed in

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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 pock et or forcefully

insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.

–Att ach an y items s uch as ac cess ories t o the s trap at t ac hed to t he

camera.

–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/d r ip/water proof. Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

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Liquids, 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 a beach.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

Condensa ti on occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of con densation 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.

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The accessories and their sha pe will dif fe r de pending o n t he cou ntry or ar ea where t he camera was purchased. For details on the accessorie s, refer to Basic Operating Instruc tions.

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

•Battery Charger is indicated as battery char g er 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

1 2 3

Names of the Components

1Flash (P66) 2 Lens (P4, 116) 3 Self-timer indicator (P69)

AF Assist Lamp (P82)

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 41, 112)

5 Strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the strap when using

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the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

6 Lens barrel 7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P101, 105,

110)

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Before Use

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8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 9 Zoom lever (P43) 10 Speaker (P36) 11 Microphone 12 Shutter button (P21, 24, 30) 13 [E.ZOOM] button (P45)

14 Tripod receptacle 15 Card/Battery door (P13, 14)

16 DC coupler cover (P14)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

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the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. Fo r connection details, refer to P14.

10 11 12 13

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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.

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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

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If you use a commercially avai lable liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibili ty or operability.)

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

commercially available protec tion shee t aff ixed or if you feel it is not responding well.

•Touch p anel 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 s upplied stylus

pen.

•Do not operate with your fingernails.

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

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

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

P112.

∫ 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 press ed strongly against the LCD monitor.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or de dicated optional batte r ies can be used with this unit.

Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area.

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.

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Use the dedicated charger and batter y.

Charging

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

•Charge the bat tery with the charger indoors.

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

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and deta ch the bat tery after charging is completed.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

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

The [CHARGE] indicator

A is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator

A will turn off once the charging has completed without any

problem.

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

–The battery temperature is too high or too lo w. It is re commend ed to char ge the batt er y aga in

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

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

∫ Charging time

Supplied battery Optional battery

Charging time Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min

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The indicated charging ti me 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 envi ronments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

Note

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near th e contact areas of the powe r plu g .

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

•The battery becomes warm after using 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 ch arge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characterist ic swelling may occur. )

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Supplied battery Optional battery

Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 125 min Approx. 127 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

•Normal Picture Mode

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

•Using a Panasoni c SD Memory Card (32 MB).

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

Stabilizer functi on is set to [ON].)

•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flas h every second recording.

•Rotati ng the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vi ce versa in every recording.

•Turning the camera off every 10recordings 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).]

Approx. 250 pictures Approx. 255 pictures

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Preparation

Supplied battery Optional battery

Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 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 [LCDMode]. –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 card/battery door to open it.

• 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 th e 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:Firmly slide the card/battery door to

the end until you hear a locking sound.

Note

Remove the battery after use.

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•The battery will be exhausted i f 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 o r b atter y. (Oth erwise, this unit may no lo nger op erate nor mally a nd th e ca rd itself may be da m ag ed or the record ed pi c t ur e s ma y be lo s t .)

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Preparation

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Using an AC adaptor (opt io nal) a nd a DC co uple r (o ption al) inste ad of t he bat ter y

The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optiona l) cannot be used by itself.

1 Open the card/bat tery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the

direction.

3 Open the DC coupler cover A.

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Push open the coupler cover from the interior.

4 Close the card/battery door.

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Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.

5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. 6 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket

C of the DC coupler.

D Align the marks and insert.

•Ensure that o nly t he A C ada ptor a nd DC co upler for t his

camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.

Note

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

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•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adapto r.

•Some tripods ca nnot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.

•Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.

•If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital

camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.

•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

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When a card has not been inser t ed: 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

>ð (access indication

•When using the car d

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded

on the built-in memory (or the card).

•You can copy the recorded pi ctures to a card. (P100)

•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB

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

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Built-in Memory

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Preparation

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.)

Type of card which can be

used with this unit

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

•Use a card with SD Speed Class

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 th e PC and othe r equip ment are c ompa tib le when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

Remarks

with “Class 6” or

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

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

the card, etc.

e.g.:

•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor

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(optional) 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 vibrat ion, 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, dele tion o r format ting is possibl e. The ability t o wri te, delet e and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

•The data on t he 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 operat ion. (P39)

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

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Preparation

Approximate number of recordable pictures and

available recording time

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

time

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

when taking still

pictures

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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

Picture size

16M (4:3) 11 300 600 2450

5M (4:3) 26 650 1300 5300

0.3M (4:3) 410 10050 19940 81340

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 4GB 16 GB

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

Recording

quality setting

HD j 10 min 10 s 20 min 30 s 1 h 23 min

VGA j 21 min 40 s 43 min 10 s 2 h 56 min

QVGA 2min 30s 1h 2min 2h 4min 8h 28min

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 4GB 16 GB

when recording motion pictures

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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 depend ing on the

subjects.

•Number of recordab le pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when

[Upload Set] is performed.

•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.

The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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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 sc ree n is not displ ayed, pro ceed

to step

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

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Y ou can contin ue to swit ch th e sett ings by cont inuously 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.

T ouch [S ty le] to display th e settings scree n for setting

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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. (P34)

It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.

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•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

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If the clock is not set, t he 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 c loc k i s set, the c orr ect date c an be prin ted eve n if the da te is n ot disp layed on th e sc ree n

of the camera.

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Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Touch [ ].

• When operating from the [P layback] Mode, touch

[ ] to switch to [Rec] Mode. Once it is switched to [Rec] Mode, [ ] is displayed next to the icon, so touch it again.

Touch the mode icon.

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

Intelligent Auto Mode (P21)

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

Normal Picture Mode (P24)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

My Scene Mode (P50)

Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.

Scene Mode (P49)

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

Motion Picture Mode (P30)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

Note

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When the mode has been switched from [ Play back] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the prev iously set [Rec] Mode will be set.

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Basic

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[Rec] Mode: ñ

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.

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The following functions are activated automatically.

–Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Face Detection/Motion Detection/[i.Exposure]/

Backlight Compensation/[R ed-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution] /[i.ZOOM]/Auto White Balance/ [AF Assist Lamp]

Touch [ ].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) light s when the subjec t

is focused.

• 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.

• The maximum close-up dist ance (the shortest

distance at which the subjec t can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. Please check with the focus range display on the screen. (P25)

• When the subject is touched, AF tracking functi on

works. For details, refer to P76.

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

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Basic

Tips for taking good pictures

•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to

ensure that you will not dro p i t .

•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms s till at

your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

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

button.

•Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers

or other objects.

•Do not touch the front of the lens.

A Strap B Flash C AF assist lamp

∫ Direction Detection Function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P39) is set)

•The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the

camera aimed up or down.

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

Changing the settings

Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[ColorMode] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/

[Stabilizer Demo.]

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P34.

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

•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 t he colour brightness and vividness.

∫ About the flash

When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on th e type of subjec t

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and brightness.

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

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

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Basic

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.

¦ > [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery] [i-Macro]

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[i-Night Portrait] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]

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

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

adjust the focus and ex posure. (Face Detection)

•If a tripod is us ed, f or instance, and the camera has jud ged that camer a shak e is minima l 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 pictu res.

Note

Due to conditions such as the ones below, a dif ferent scene may be identif ied for the same

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subject.

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

subject, the dist ance to the subject, the contrast of the subjec t, when the subject is moving

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

shaken, when zoom is used

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

Mode.

•The Backlight Compensation

–Backlight ref ers 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.

Only when [ ] is selected

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Basic

[Rec] Mode: ·

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal Picture Mode)

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.

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 pi cture.

A ISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red

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

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P83), a tripod or the Self-timer (P69).

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

–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [NightScenery ], [Party], [CandleLight], [StarrySky],

[Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode

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5 cm (0.17 feet)

1 m (3.28 feet)

Focusing

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

Focus

Focus indi ca t i on A On Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

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AF area is displayed larger during t he digital zoom or when it is dark.

When the subject is focused

When the subject is not focused

∫ About focus range The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focu sed af ter press ing the shutter button halfway.

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

e.g.: Range of focus dur ing the Intelligent Auto Mode

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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 ac tions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.

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∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in

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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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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

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

Touch [ ].

• 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 with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is displayed at the position you touch ,

and a picture is taken when it is focused. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen)

Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.

Note

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

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

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A B

[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Touch [ ].

•The display switches to normal playback.

Note

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

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

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

•The lens barrel retracts about 15 se conds after switching from [ R ec] Mode to [Playback] Mode.

Selecting a picture

Drag (P8) the screen horizontally.

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

A File number B Picture number

•S peed 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 forwardin g/rewindi ng a pi cture. (Pictures are displayed reduced in size.)

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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 dis played

on the slide bar.

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

down (P8).

•The screen can be swit ched gradually by dragging th e

screen up or down (P8).

•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

Using the Playback Zoom

Firmly touch the part to enlarge.

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

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

•When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second.

•The more a picture is en larged, the more its quality

deteriorates.

•You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P8) the screen.

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

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

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[Rec] Mode: n

Motion Picture Mode

Touch [ ].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time

• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it

straight away.

• The focus and zoom are fix ed to th e sett ing when

recording starts (the first frame).

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

Note

Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.

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

•Depending on th e type of the card, the card ac cess indication may appear for a while after

recording m otion picture s . T h i s is no t a m al function.

•Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode. –[ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer]

•[Digita lZoom] or [AFAssistLamp] cannot be setup in the Motion Picture Mode. Settings from

other [Rec] mode are used.

•When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment,

the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. Also the recording info rmation may not be displayed correctly.

•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC ad aptor (optional) and DC coupler

(optional) when recording mot i on pictures.

•If while recor ding moti on pi ctur es using the AC ad aptor a nd t he p ower su pply is cut off due to a

power outage or if the AC adaptor is disc onnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

•Sound of oper ation may be recorded when button or ot her operations are performed during

motion picture recording.

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