PANASONIC DMCFP7EN, DMCFP7EG, DMCFP5EN, DMCFP5EG User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-FP7

DMC-FP5

Before use, please read the instructions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

Precaution ................................................ 4

Standard Accessories............................... 6

Names of the Components ....................... 7

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

Preparation

Charging the Battery .............................. 10

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ......... 13

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional) / the Battery ........................ 14

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

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

• Changing the clock setting ............... 19

Basic

Recording Sequence .............................. 20

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic

Function (4: Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

• Tracking moving subjects and focus

(AF Tracking) .................................... 24

• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 25

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite

Settings (1: Normal Picture Mode)

• Conrming the recording information

such as focus and shutter speed ..... 27

• 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) .............................. 27

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 28

• Direction Detection Function ............ 28

Touching the Screen to Release the

Shutter (Touch Shutter function) ......... 29

Touching the Screen to Adjust the Focus

and the Exposure (Touch AF/AE) ....... 30

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) .... 31

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................ 32

.... 22

.... 26

• Using the Playback Zoom ................ 33

Recording Motion Pictures ..................... 34

Playing Back Motion Pictures ................. 36

Deleting Pictures .................................... 37

• To delete a single picture ................. 37

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures ............. 38

Setting the Menu .................................... 39

• Calling up frequently used menus

easily (Shortcut setting) ................... 41

About the Setup Menu ............................ 42

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor ........................... 47

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 48

• Using the Optical Zoom / Using the

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

Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 48

• Zooming with touch operation .......... 50

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash

• Switching to the appropriate ash

setting ............................................... 51

Taking Close-up Pictures ........................ 55

• AF Macro .......................................... 55

• Macro Zoom ..................................... 56

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 57

Compensating the Exposure .................. 58

Taking Pictures While Changing the Skin

Texture (<: Cosmetic Mode) ............ 59

Taking Pictures That Match the Scene

Being Recorded

• Calling up the frequently used scene

quickly (/: My Scene Mode) ........... 61

• [Portrait] ............................................ 61

• [Transform] ....................................... 61

• [Self Portrait] .................................... 62

• [Scenery] .......................................... 62

• [Panorama Assist] ............................ 63

• [Spor ts] ............................................. 64

• [Night Portrait] .................................. 64

• [Night Scenery] ................................ 64

• [Food] ............................................... 65

(5: Scene Mode) .... 60

.... 51

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• [Party] ............................................... 65

• [Candle Light] ................................... 65

• [Baby1] / [Baby2] .............................. 66

• [Pet] .................................................. 66

• [Sunset] ............................................ 67

• [High Sens.] ...................................... 67

• [Hi-Speed Burst] ............................... 67

• [Flash Burst] ..................................... 68

• [Starry Sky] ...................................... 68

• [Fireworks] ........................................ 69

• [Beach] ............................................. 69

• [Snow] .............................................. 69

• [Aerial Photo].................................... 70

• [Pin Hole] .......................................... 70

• [Film Grain] ....................................... 70

• [High Dynamic] ................................. 71

• [Photo Frame] ................................... 71

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

• Recording which Day of the Vacation

You Take the Picture ......................... 72

• Recording Dates / Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time) ..... 74

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu ................... 76

• [Flash] .............................................. 76

• [Selftimer] ......................................... 76

• [Picture Size] .................................... 76

• [Rec Quality] ..................................... 77

• [Sensitivity] ....................................... 77

• [White Balance] ................................ 78

• [AF Mode] ......................................... 79

• [Macro Mode] ................................... 81

• [Exposure] ........................................ 82

• [i.Exposure] ...................................... 82

• [i.Resolution] .................................... 82

• [Digital Zoom] ................................... 83

• [Burst] ............................................... 83

• [Color Mode] ..................................... 84

• [AF Assist Lamp] .............................. 85

• [Red-Eye Removal] .......................... 85

• [Stabilizer] ........................................ 86

• [Date Stamp] .................................... 86

• [Clock Set] ........................................ 86

Entering Text ........................................... 87

... 72

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show) ....................................... 88

Selecting Pictures and Playing

them Back ........................................... 90

• [Calendar] ......................................... 90

• [Category Selection] ......................... 91

• [Favorite] .......................................... 92

Rening Portraits (Beauty Retouch)

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ........... 95

• [Upload Set] ..................................... 95

• [Text Stamp] ..................................... 96

• [Resize] Reducing the picture size

(number of pixels)............................. 98

• [Cropping] ......................................... 99

• [Favorite] ........................................ 100

• [Print Set] ....................................... 101

• [Protect] .......................................... 103

• [Copy] Copying pictures from the

built-in memory to a card ................ 104

........ 93

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

• Playing back pictures using the

AV cable (supplied) ........................ 105

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot ................ 106

Connecting to a PC .............................. 107

• Uploading pictures to the image

sharing sites ................................... 110

Printing the Pictures ............................. 111

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them .................................. 112

• Print Settings .................................. 113

... 105

Others

Screen Display ..................................... 116

Cautions for Use ................................... 119

Message Display .................................. 124

Troubleshooting .................................... 127

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time ................. 135

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Before Use

Precaution

Optimal use of the camera

Fully peel off the strip of tape A from the lens cover before using the camera. Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure.

• When you use in the following cases, the camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.

– Dropping or hitting the camera. – Leaving the camera in your trousers pocket when

you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.

– Attaching any other items to the strap that’s included

with your camera.

– Strongly pressing the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dustproof, drip-proof nor waterproof. Be particularly careful in the places with a lot of dust, sand or water.

• When using the camera in the following places, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. as they may cause the camera to malfunction.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this

unit (e.g. on a rainy day or on a beach).

If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service centre.

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Before Use

 About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunctions.

• 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.)

 About illustrations in this manual

The procedure is described for DMC-FP7 as an example.

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Before Use

Names of the Components

1 Flash (P51) 2 Microphone 3 Lens (P5, 120) 4 Lens cover (P18) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P57)

AF Assist Lamp (P85)

6 Strap eyelet

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

7 Touch Panel / LCD Monitor (P8, 47,

116, 129)

8 Camera ON / OFF switch (P21) 9 Shutter button (P22) 10 Zoom lever (P48) 11 Speaker 12 [AV OUT / DIGITAL] socket

(P105, 107, 111)

13 Tripod receptacle 14 Card / Battery door (P14) 15 Release lever (P14) 16 DC coupler cover (P15)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15.

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Before Use

How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. You can operate the camera by directly touching the icons or images on the LCD monitor (Touch Panel) with your nger or the supplied stylus pen.

Touch

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to select icons or images, or to set the items.

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

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Use this to see the next/previous image by dragging horizontally or change the range of the displayed image. This can also be used to switch the page by operating the slide bar.

Before Use

Note

• If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Depending on the material, visibility or operability may be impaired.)

• Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a commercially available protection sheet afxed 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 ngernails.

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

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

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on P116.

 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 ngers.

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

• 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

Charging the Battery

 About batteries that you can use with this unit

Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this camera.

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 re 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.

• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C to 30 °C.

(The battery temperature should also be the same.)

Attach the battery making sure the battery

direction is correct.

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Preparation

Plug-in type

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Charging star ts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green.

Inlet type

 [CHARGE] indicator

Lights on: Charging Lights off: Charging complete (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and

detach the battery after charging is completed.)

• When the [CHARGE] indicator ashes

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

battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C.

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. Wipe them with a dry cloth.

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Preparation

 Charging time

Supplied battery Optional battery

(When charging the exhausted battery)

Charging time

 Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. (Only when using the battery)

• If the indication blinks, charge or replace the battery.

Note

• The battery charging time may become longer in high or low temperature or for the battery which has not been used for a long period of time.

• The battery becomes warm while charging or immediately after charging is complete.

• 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.)

• The battery runs out if not used for a long period of time.

• If usable time becomes extremely short, the battery life has expired. Buy a new battery.

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

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

Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

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

DMC-FP7 DMC-FP5

Supplied

battery

Capacity 660 mAh 680 mAh 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

Approx.

240 pictures

Approx. 120 min

• Temperature: 23 °C / Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

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

• Using the supplied battery.

• Star ting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full ash every second recording.

• Moving the zoom lever 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).]

Optional

battery

Approx.

245 pictures

Approx. 122 min



Supplied

battery

Approx.

260 pictures

Approx. 130 min

Optional

battery

Approx.

265 pictures

Approx. 132 min

 Playback

Supplied battery Optional battery

Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 min

Note

• In the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– you are in low temperature areas such as on ski slopes – [LCD Mode] is used – the ash or the zoom operation is frequently used.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of

the [OPEN] and open the card / battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Completely insert battery and card.

Battery: Check the direction is correct

and insert it securely to the end until the clicking sound is heard. Then, conrm the battery is locked by the lever A.

Card: Check the direction is correct

and insert it fully until it clicks.

B: Do not touch the terminals!

Face this side to the LCD side.

 To remove

Battery: Pull the lever A in the direction

of the mark ([).

Card: Push the centre of the card.

(optional)

/ the Battery

Close the card / battery door and slide the release lever in the

direction of the [LOCK].

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Preparation

Note

• Remove the battery after use.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

 Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery

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

1Open the card / battery door. 2Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3Open the DC coupler cover A.

• Push open the coupler cover from the interior with the card / battery door.

4Close the card / battery door.

• 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 only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.

Note

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

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

• 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

When the card is inserted, pictures are saved to the card. When there is no card inserted, pictures are saved to the built-in memory [1].

Built-in Memory

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P104)

• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB

• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320 × 240 pixels) only

• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.

• 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.)

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)

• 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

Remarks

• Cards other than the cards with the above capacity cannot be used.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class



with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion

pictures.

¼

The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

(Example) Class 6

• Please conrm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

 While accessing the built-in memory or card

The access indication lights red. [2] (Built-in Memory) / [3] (Card) While lighting, operations such as writing/reading pictures, deleting or formatting are being performed. Do not turn the power off, or do not remove the battery, card or AC adaptor (optional). Also, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. Access operation may be stopped midway. The data may be damaged or malfunction may occur.

Note

• When the Write-Protect switch A 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. (P45)

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

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Preparation

Setting Date / Time (Clock Set)

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

Open the lens cover.

• The camera is turned on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed,

proceed to step 4.

Touch the language select icon on the screen.

Select the language.

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Touch [Clock Set].

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Preparation

Touch the items you wish to set (Year /

Month / Day / Hours / Minutes), and set

Aq Bw

using [e] / [r].

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

• You can continue to switch the settings by

continuously touching [e] / [r].

• Touch [:] to cancel the date and time

settings without setting a date and time.

To set the display sequence and the time display format.

• Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting display order/time display format.

• Select either [24hrs] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere.

Touch [Set].

Changing the clock setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P39)

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

• 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 stamp the text or date on the pictures or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• 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

Recording Sequence

Open the lens cover.

The camera is turned on in Recording Mode. (Recording is possible with this setting.) A Shutter button

Select Recording Mode.

1Touch [w1]. 2Touch the mode icon.

• The description is displayed after the rst touch.

• When operating from Playback Mode, touch [1] rst to switch to Recording Mode, and then perform 1.

 List of [Rec] Modes

Intelligent Auto Mode (P22)

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

Normal Picture Mode (P26)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Cosmetic Mode (P59)

Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.

Scene Mode (P60) / / My Scene Mode (P61)

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

Motion Picture Mode (P34)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

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Basic

Take the picture.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. (For details, see P22.)

Close the lens cover.

The camera is turned off.

• The camera can also be turned off by pressing the camera ON / OFF switch.

 To view the recorded pictures

Touch [9]. (For details, see P31.)

• Touch [1] to return to the recording mode.

Tips for taking good pictures

•

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

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still 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 ash A, the AF assist lamp C or the microphone B with your ngers or other objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

Turning the camera ON / OFF

• You can use the lens cover E or the camera ON / OFF switch D for turning the camera on or off.

 When the power is off with the lens cover down.

Press and hold the camera ON / OFF switch. The camera is turned on in Recording Mode.

• If you press and hold the camera ON / OFF switch with the lens cover blocking the lens, [Please open the lens cover] appears. Let the lens cover down.

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Basic

[Rec] Mode: 4

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(4: 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. AShutter button

• The following functions are activated automatically:

– Scene Detection / [Stabilizer] / [Intelligent ISO] / Face

Detection / [i.Exposure] / Digital Red-Eye Correction / Backlight Compensation / [i.Resolution] / Intelligent Zoom

Touch [w1] in Recording Mode.

• When operating from Playback Mode,

touch [1] rst to switch to Recording Mode, and then touch [w1].

Touch [4].

Press the shutter button halfway

(push lightly) to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject 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 focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) (Wide) /50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 7.

• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnication.

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

the picture.

• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P29).

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Basic

 When taking pictures using the ash (P51)

• When [w] is selected, [w], [e], [r] or [{] is set depending on the type or

brightness of the subject.

• When [e] or [r] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is activated.

• The shutter speed becomes slower during [r] or [{].

• When the ash is not used, select [o].

Scene Detection

When the camera identies 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.

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

• When [3] or [5] 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 identied as [1], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

3 [i-Portrait]

4 [i-Scenery]

2 [i-Macro]

5 [i-Night Portrait]

1 [i-Night Scenery]

7 [i-Sunset]

• Only when [w] is selected

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Basic

Note

• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identied 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 entire picture automatically.

Tracking moving subjects and focus (AF Tracking)

Just touching the screen can focus the targeted subject and adjust the exposure. The camera continues to focus the subject and adjust the exposure even if it moves afterwards.

1 Touch the subject you wish to focus on the screen.

• The AF area (AF tracking frame) is displayed in yellow and the camera determines the best suited scene.

• Touch [T] to cancel the AF Tracking.

2 Press the shutter button halfway to x the focus and then

press it fully to take the picture.

Note

• Cancel the Touch Shutter function (P29) beforehand. (Cannot be used at the same time.)

• Read the note for AF Tracking on page 81.

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Basic

Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode

[Rec] Mode menu

– [Flash] / [Selftimer] / [Picture Size] / [Burst] / [Color Mode]

• [Color Mode] can set the colour effects of [STD.], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA]. When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.

¼

The settings which can be selected are different from when other [Rec] Modes are used.

[Setup] menu

– [Clock Set] / [World Time] / [Beep] / [Language] / [Stabilizer Demo.] Other items in the [Setup] menu which are not displayed can be set in the Normal Picture Mode, etc.

• The settings of the following items are xed.

Item Settings

[LCD Mode] (P43) [Auto Power LCD]

[Auto Power Off] (P43) [5 MIN.]

[Auto Review] (P44) [2 SEC.]

[Sensitivity] (P77)

[,] (Intelligent ISO) (The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO1600)

[White Balance] (P78) [AWB]

[AF Mode] (P79)

3 (Set to [9] when a face cannot be detected)

[i.Exposure] (P82) [ON]

[i.Resolution] (P82) [i.ZOOM]

[AF Assist Lamp] (P85) [ON]

[Red-Eye Removal] (P85) [ON]

[Stabilizer] (P86) [ON]



• The following functions cannot be used.

– [Exposure] / [Digital Zoom]

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[Rec] Mode: 1

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(1: 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].

Touch [w1] in Recording Mode.

• When operating from Playback Mode, touch [1] rst to switch to Recording

Mode, and then touch [w1].

Touch [1].

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

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7.

• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures”

(P55).

• It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function (P30).

Press the shutter button fully to take a picture.

• You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P29).

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Conrming the recording information such as focus and shutter speed

A B

Focus

Focus indication On Blinks

AF area

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

When the subject is focused

When the subject is not focused

White"Green White"Red

GFE

AFocus indication BAF area (normal) CAF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark) DFocus range EISO sensitivity FAperture value GShutter speed

1

The recordable range (range that can be focused) is displayed during zoom operation.

2

If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.

(However, it will not be displayed in red when the ash is used.)

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

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to x 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.

• Touching the screen can also adjust the focus and the exposure. (Touch AF/AE, P30)

1

2

the composition of the picture you want to take)

We recommend that you use the Face Detection function when taking pictures of people. (P80)

 Subject and recording conditions which are difcult to focus in

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

• When the recordable range display has appeared in red

• 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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Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [0] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P86), a tripod or the self-timer (P57).

• 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] or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode

Direction Detection Function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P45) is set)

• The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down when holding it vertically.

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

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[Rec] Mode: 4 1 < 5 /

Touching the Screen to Release the Shutter

(Touch Shutter function)

Touching the subject on the screen to record can automatically focus and release the shutter.

• Touch AF/AE (P30) or AF Tracking (P24) cannot be used at the same time.

Touch [Q].

[R]: Touch Shutter recording enabled [Q]: Touch Shutter cancelled

Touch the subject you wish to focus on.

AThe area that can be focused with the Touch

Shutter.

• AF area you touch is displayed and a picture is automatically taken when it is focused.

• It may fail to focus in the edge of the screen, making it impossible to take a picture. The upper right area does not respond to the touching operation since your nger tends to touch the area when holding the camera.

 To take pictures in succession

As long as [R] is displayed, pictures are automatically taken each time you touch the screen.

 To cancel the Touch Shutter function

Touch [R]. ([Q] is displayed.)

Note

• The touch shutter setting that was made is memorised even after the camera is turned off.

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[Rec] Mode: 4 1 < 5 /

Touching the Screen to Adjust the Focus and the Exposure

Touching the subject to record can adjust the focus and the exposure. This is useful when the targeted subject is not in the centre of the screen, etc. When [7] is set for [AF Mode] or the Intelligent Auto Mode is used, the AF Tracking functions at the same time and the camera continues to focus, tracking the movement of the touched subject.

• Cancel the Touch Shutter function (P29) beforehand.

Touch the subject you wish to focus on.

• The AF area is displayed at the touched position, and the focus and exposure are adjusted.

• When the AF Tracking functions, the camera follows the movement of the subject and the AF area moves.

• Touching [T] will cancel the Touch AF/AE.

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

take the picture.

Note

• If you touch the edge or the upper right area of the screen, the AF area may not be set.

• In Intelligent Auto mode, the camera determines the best suited scene for the touched subject.

(Touch AF/AE)

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[Playback] Mode: 5

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

If the card is inserted, pictures in the card are played back. If not, pictures in the built-in memory are played back.

Touch [9] in Recording Mode.

• Touching [9] in Recording Mode will

automatically enter Normal Playback Mode.

Forward or rewind the image by dragging

(P8) 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.

• If you continue to touch both right and left edges after advancing the picture, pictures can be advanced in succession. (Pictures are displayed in reduced size.)

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.

A B

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Touch [[] to change to the 12 screen display.

• Each time you touch, the display method is switched. [9] 1 screen, [[] 12 screens, []] 30 screens, [t] Calendar (P90)

• This can also be switched by moving the zoom lever to [6] (W) or [7] (T).

• The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar A up or down (P8).

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or down.

• Pictures displayed using [[] cannot be played back.

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Using the Playback Zoom

Touch the part to enlarge.

1"2"4"8"16

• Moving the zoom lever to [7] (T) can also

enlarge the picture.

• When you change the magnication, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second.

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

Move the position to be displayed by dragging the picture (P8).

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

• Touching [e] or moving the zoom lever to [6] (W) can also decrease the magnication ratio.

Switching the Playback Mode

1 Touch [w9] in Playback Mode.

• When operating from Recording Mode, touch [9]

rst to switch to Playback Mode, and then touch [w9].

2 Touch the mode icon.

9 [Normal Play] (P31)

All the pictures are played back.

8 [Slide Show] (P88)

The pictures are played back in sequence.

] [Filtering Play]

; [Category Selection] (P91)

The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

z [Favorite] (P92)

Your favourite pictures are played back.

0 [Calendar] (P90)

Pictures are played back by the date recorded.

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[Rec] Mode: 6

Recording Motion Pictures

This records motion pictures with sound. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)

Touch [w1] in Recording Mode.

Touch [6].

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus and then press it fully to start recording.

AAvailable recording time BRecording state CElapsed recording time

• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.

• The focus and zoom are xed to the setting when recording starts (the rst frame).

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

Changing the settings for the recording quality

Select [Rec Quality] from the recording menu in the Motion Picture

Mode. (P39)

Select the item.

Item Picture size fps Aspect ratio

1280 × 720 pixels

640 × 480 pixels 30

320 × 240 pixels 30

24 (DMC-FP7) 30 (DMC-FP5)

16:9

4:3

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Note

• The ash setting is xed to [o].

• It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording 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.

• 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 information may not be displayed correctly.

• This camera has improved sound quality so motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played back on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX models) that was sold in July 2008 or before. (However, motion pictures recorded on previous models can be played back on this camera.)

• [AF Mode] is xed to [9] and [Stabilizer] to [ON].

• You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large capacity card.

• Compared to still pictures, motion pictures may have a narrow angle of view.

• We recommend you use a battery with sufcient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. (When using the AC adaptor, use the DC coupler (optional) as a set.)

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

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[Playback] Mode: 5

Playing Back Motion Pictures

Select motion picture icon and touch [5] to play

back.

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].

 Operations performed during motion picture playback

Display control panel by touching screen.

• If there is no operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation icon will disappear.

[q/h] Play/Pause [g] Exit [y] Forward to next picture (While playing back) [t] Back to previous picture (While playing back) [hq] Frame-by-frame forward (While paused) [wh] Frame-by-frame rewind (While paused) [4] [3] Adjust volume

• You can also adjust the volume level by using the zoom lever.

• If you touch the same icon again during Fast forward [qq] / Fast rewind [ww], the speed becomes faster (The icon is changed to [qqq] / [www].). Touch [q/h] to return to Normal Playback.

Note

• The le format of motion pictures that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

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

• To playback the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “QuickTime” or the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back.

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[Playback] Mode: 5

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

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

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then

touch [4].

Touch [Delete Single].

Touch [Yes].

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

Touch [4].

Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].

• [Delete All]: [Delete All] " step 5.

• If you select [All Delete Exceptz] after selecting [Delete All], the pictures except

ones of favourite setting are deleted.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected.)

Touch the picture to be deleted.

(repeat this step)

• [b] appears on the selected pictures. Touching

again cancels the setting.

Touch [OK].

Touch [Yes].

Note

• Do not turn the power off while deleting. Use a battery with sufcient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

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

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected, they will not be deleted even if [Delete All] or [All Delete Exceptz] is selected.

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Setting the Menu

Using the menu, you can select your preferred recording or playback functions, or can make basic settings for the camera. This section describes the operation method using the example of how to set the [AF Mode] in the recording menu to [3] (Face Detection).

Select Normal Picture Mode.

1Touch [w1]. 2Touch [1].

• When using the playback menu, touch [9] to switch

to Playback Mode.

Touch [MENU].

Touch the type of menu (P40).

• In Playback Mode, the playback menu can be selected instead of the recording menu.

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 Type of menu

1 Recording menu (Only in Recording Mode)

When recording with your preferred settings (P76 to P86)

• Colour shade, sensitivity, number of pixels, etc. can be set.

9 Playback menu (Only in Playback Mode)

When enjoying or using the recorded pictures (P95 to P104)

• You can edit or protect pictures, make print settings, etc.

e Setup menu

When changing the basic settings of camera for more convenient use

(P42 to P46)

• You can make settings by setting the clock, switching the operation beep sounds, etc.

Touch the icon in the menu item.

• Touching the icon for a few seconds will display the explanation.

• If there are many selectable items, [w] and [q] are displayed at both ends. Touch and display other items.

Touch the setting.

• Touching the icon for a few seconds will display the explanation.

• If there are many selectable items, [w] and [q] are displayed at both ends. Touch and display other settings.

• Depending on the item, some settings may not be displayed or they may be displayed in a different way.

 To close the menu

Touch [:] several times, or press the shutter button halfway.

Note

• Depending on the condition in use or the selected mode, setting may not be possible or other function settings may take priority.

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Calling up frequently used menus easily (Shortcut setting)

You can always display on the LCD monitor your favourite menu items among the recording menu and the playback menu. Up to 2 items for the recording menu and 2 items for the playback menu can be registered.

 To register the menu item to the shortcut

1 Display the recording or playback menu screen.

(Steps 1 to 3 in page 39)

2 Touch [Me].

• The description is displayed for 5 seconds. (Touch the screen to close the description.)

3 Press and hold the item to register and then drag it

to the shortcut area A position.

 To cancel the registration

After the above steps 1 and 2, press and hold the icon to cancel and then drag it to the outside shortcut area.

Note

• Depending on the Recording Mode, some items cannot be used even if they are registered.

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Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

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

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P39.

[Clock Set] Setting Date / Time.

• Refer to P18 for details.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[World Time]

• Refer to P74 for details.

[Travel Date]

• Refer to P72 for details.

w [Destination]:

Travel destination area

q [Home]:

Your home area

Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

[Travel Setup]: [SET] / [OFF]

[Location]: [SET] / [OFF]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

! [Beep Level]: [#] (Low)

[Beep]

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

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

[$] (High) ["] (Muted)

% [Beep Tone]: [&] / ['] / [(]

1 [Shutter Vol.]: [3] (Low) [4] (High) [2] (Muted)

5 [Shutter Tone]: [6] / [7] / [8]

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These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head.

x [Auto Power LCD]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on

[LCD Mode]

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality 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. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is xed to [Auto Power LCD].

• [High Angle] is cancelled when power is turned off manually or by [Auto Power Off] automatically.

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

• [Auto Power LCD] and [High Angle] cannot be selected in Playback mode.

how bright it is around the camera.

c [Power LCD]:

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

y [High Angle]:

The LCD monitor becomes easier to see when holding the camera above your head to take pictures.

[OFF]

[Focus Icon]

[Auto Power Off]

• This does not work in the following cases.

– When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show – During an auto demo

• The setting is xed in the following cases.

– [5 MIN.] in Intelligent Auto Mode and [10 MIN.] while paused in Slide Show

Change the focus icon.

[h] / [i] / [j] / [k] / [l] / [m]

If no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the power is automatically turned off.

[2 MIN.] / [5 MIN.] / [10 MIN.] / [OFF]

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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after

[Auto Review]

• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode and [Burst].

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is xed to [2 SEC.].

• [Auto Review] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.

taking it.

[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [HOLD] (The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed.) / [OFF]

[Reset]

• 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 not malfunction.

• When recording settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.

– The setting to register for My Scene Mode

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

– 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.

[Output]

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

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

Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback Mode only)

[k Video Out]

Set to match the output method of colour television in each country.

[NTSC] / [PAL]

[l TV Aspect]

[}]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV [+]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV

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Basic

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

[F] (Automatically set to portrait orientation)

(Set to portrait orientation only when viewing on TV)

[G] [OFF]

[Version Disp.]

[Format]

• Use a battery with sufcient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• If a card has been inser ted, 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, reformat it on the camera.

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

• If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Centre.

It is possible to check which version of rmware is on the camera.

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

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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]. 2 Touch the orange [4]

[Calibration]

• Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [4] mark again.

[Language] Set the language displayed on the screen.

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [9] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

[Demo Mode]

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

• A message is displayed once the position is set.

• After setting, close the menu.

The approximation amount of jitter detected by the camera is displayed (when recording only). ([Stabilizer Demo.]) The camera’s features are displayed as Slide Shows. ([Auto Demo])

[Stabilizer Demo.]

AAmount of jitter BAmount of jitter after

correction

[Auto Demo]: [ON] / [OFF]

• The stabilizer function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [Stabilizer] is touched during the [Stabilizer Demo.].

• [Auto Demo] has no TV output capability.

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About the LCD Monitor

Touch [DISP.] to change.

• During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display D” or “No display F”.

In Recording Mode

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

guideline)



In Playback mode

A B C

D E F

DNormal display EDisplay with recording

information

FNo display



The following icons will remain if you do not perform operations for a specic period of



time. In Recording Mode

– [Q] / [F] / [DISP.]

In Playback Mode

– [4] / [DISP.]

Note

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

 Recording guideline

Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.

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[Rec] Mode: 4 1 < 5 / 6

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

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

Using the Intelligent Zoom / Using the Digital Zoom

4x magnication is possible with the Optical Zoom. Reducing the recording pixel level will activate the Extra Optical Zoom which can zoom up to 9.0x for DMC-FP7 or 8.4x for DMC-FP5. For zooming in even closer, use Intelligent Zoom or Digital Zoom.

To make subjects appear closer, use (Tele)

Move the zoom lever towards Tele (T).

To make subjects appear further away, use (Wide)

Move the zoom lever towards Wide (W).

 Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum magnication

Picture quality

Conditions None

4×

No deterioration No deterioration

The picture size withP(P76) is selected.



9.0×

(DMC-FP7)

8.4× (DMC-FP5)

Screen display

A[P] is displayed.

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Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Maximum magnication

Picture quality No noticeable deterioration

Conditions

Approx. 1.3× of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom

[i.Resolution] (P82) on the [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].

4× of Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom

The higher the magnication level, the greater the deterioration.

[Digital Zoom] (P83) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON].

Screen display

B[i.ZOOM] is displayed.

CThe Digital Zoom range is

displayed.

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

conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft) –7)

¼

The magnication level differs depending on the picture size and the aspect ratio setting.

 Extra Optical Zoom mechanism

When you take a picture of [C] (approx. 3 million pixels), only 3M (approx. 3 million pixels) in the centre out of the CCD’s whole area (effective pixels) is cropped for recording, which allows a picture with a higher zoom effect.

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Note

• The indicated Zoom Magnication is an approximation.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”.

• The Intelligent Zoom employs the super-resolution technology, which can increase the zoom ratio without noticeable deterioration of the image quality.

• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P57) for taking pictures.

• [i.Resolution] is xed to [i.ZOOM] in Cosmetic Mode, Intelligent Auto Mode or Scene



Mode

. [i.ZOOM] cannot be used in Motion Picture Mode or Macro Zoom.

¼

[i.ZOOM] cannot be used when in [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst] or [Pin Hole] in Scene Mode.

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

– In Macro Zoom Mode – In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole] or

[Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

– In Motion Picture Mode

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

– In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] or

[Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

– In Intelligent Auto Mode

Zooming with touch operation

Touch [F].

Zoom lever is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Touch [H] or [G].

• Zoom position will move to [W] end or [T] end. To stop halfway, touch again.

• Dragging the icon in the centre can zoom adjusting the speed. ([L]: Slow, [H]: Fast)

• Zoom lever will disappear when no operation is performed for approximately 5 seconds.

AZoom speed adjustment BZoom to the edge

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[Rec] Mode: 4 1 < 5 /

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash

APhoto ash

Do not cover the ash with your ngers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate ash setting

Set the ash to match the recording.

Select [Flash] from the recording menu. (P39)

Select the setting.

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Item Description of settings

q: AUTO

The ash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

@: AUTO / Red-Eye Reduction

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It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the redeye 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.

t: Forced Flash ON `: Forced ON / Red-Eye Reduction

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The ash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under uorescent

light.

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature

[: Slow sync. / Red-Eye Reduction

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will slow the shutter speed when the ash 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.

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The ash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second ash is

The ash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of

the ash is not permitted.

activated. Interval until the second ash depends on the brightness of the subject.

 About the Digital Red-Eye Correction

When [Red-Eye Removal] (P85) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([y], [u], [i]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the ash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [3] and Face Detection is active)

• Under cer tain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.

• When it is set to [ON], [:] appears on the ash icon.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

 Available ash settings by Recording Mode

The available ash settings depend on the Recording Mode.

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and brightness.

• The ash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the ash setting again if necessary.

• The ash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode ash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• The ash does not work in recording motion pictures.

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 The available ash range when [,] is set for the ISO sensitivity

• The available ash range is an approximation.

Wide 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 4.9 m (16.08 feet)

Tele 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

 Shutter speed for each ash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

1/60 to 1/1600

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

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1 to 1/1600 1 or 1/4 to 1/1600

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The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.

– When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF]. – When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the Optical Image

Stabilizer is set.

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identied scene.

• In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.

Note

• If you bring the ash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the heat or lighting from the ash.

• When you take a picture beyond the available ash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• When the ash is being charged, the ash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the ash level is insufcient for the subject.

• When using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when the shutter speed is fast, the ash effect may not be sufcient.

• It may take time to charge the ash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the rst ash, the effect may not be evident.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Rec] Mode: 1

Taking Close-up Pictures

Select [Macro Mode] from the recording menu. (P39)

Select the setting.

• [a] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [.] is displayed during Macro

Zoom Mode.

• To cancel, select [OFF].

AF Macro

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of owers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 10 cm (0.33 feet) from the lens by moving the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1×).

• The focus range changes in steps.

 Focus range in AF Macro Mode

50 cm (1.64 feet)

10 cm (0.33 feet)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Macro Zoom

You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3× while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [10 cm (0.33 feet)].

• Focus range will be 10 cm (0.33 feet) to 7 during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position.

• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range A)

• The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.

• Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [7] in [AF Mode] is set.

• The following function is not activated.

– Extra Optical Zoom – Intelligent Zoom

Note

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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

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We recommend setting the ash to [o] when you take pictures at close range.

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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.

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When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is signicantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difcult to focus on it again.

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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.

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When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Rec] Mode: 4 1 < 5 /

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Select [Selftimer] from the recording menu. (P39)

Select the setting.

• After setting, close the menu.

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you touch [Cancel] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

Note

• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator 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.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode is xed to 5.

• 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.

– In [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode – When recording motion pictures

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Rec] Mode: 1 < 5 / 6

Compensating the Exposure

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.

Select [Exposure] from the recording menu. (P39)

Compensate the exposure by touching the

slide bar.

• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

Note

• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and 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 in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Rec] Mode: <

Taking Pictures While Changing the Skin Texture

(<: Cosmetic Mode)

Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin.

Touch [w1] in Recording Mode.

Touch [<].

Touch the item and the degree of

effectiveness.

Item Adjustment contents [Soft Skin] To take a picture with soft skin. [Natural Skin] To bring out the original beauty of the skin. [Summer Look] To create healthy tanned skin such as at the beach.

• 3 levels of clearness can be selected for each.

Touch [OK].

 To remake the settings

Perform steps 1 to 3.

Note

• Effect is not applied if no skin tone is detected.

• Cosmetic Mode setting set is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The following items cannot be set because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting.

– [Sensitivity] / [i.Exposure] / [i.Resolution] / [Color Mode]

• You can use the Touch Shutter function (P29), or Touch AF/AE (P30).

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Rec] Mode: 5 /

Taking Pictures That Match the Scene Being Recorded

(5: Scene Mode)

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

Touch [w1] in Recording Mode.

Touch [5].

Touch the scene to set.

• Touching [w] / [q] can switch the page of the

scene list.

 To reselect the scene

Perform steps 1 to 3.

Note

• The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting.

– [Sensitivity] / [i.Exposure] / [i.Resolution] / [Color Mode]

• You can use the Touch Shutter function (P29), or Touch AF/AE (P30).

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Calling up the frequently used scene quickly (/: My Scene Mode)

Registering the frequently used scene with My Scene Mode enables you to take pictures quickly.

1 In Recording Mode, touch [w1] " Touch [/]. 2 Touch the scene.

The selected scene is registered with My Scene.

• You can take pictures using the registered scene just by selecting [My Scene Mode] next time.

 To reselect the registered scene

In My Scene Mode, touch [MENU] " Touch [5].

[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Move the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2Move close to the subject.

[Transform]

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

 Setting level of transform

Select the level of transform.

Note

• Picture size is xed as given below.

– [3M] for [4:3], [2.5M] for [3:2], [2M] for [16:9] and [2.5M] for [1:1]

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[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.

[Scenery]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Panorama Assist]

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

 Setting the recording direction

1 Select the direction to take picture.

• The horizontal / vertical guideline will be displayed.

2 Take the picture.

• You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake].

3 Touch [Next].

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

4 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or

vertically so the transparent image overlaps.

• When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.

• You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake].

5 Touch [Exit].

Note

• The Focus, Zoom, Exposure, White Balance, Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are xed to the settings for the rst picture.

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

• The Shutter speed becomes a maximum of 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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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Sports]

This mode allows you to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

Note

• The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second.

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

• [,] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].

[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 ash. (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.

• The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 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.

• The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[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, 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 ash. (You can set to [[] or [`].)

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

• We recommend moving the zoom lever to Wide (1×) 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 ash.

Note

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

• The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Baby1] / [Baby2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the ash, 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] (P96).

 Birthday / Name setting

1 Select [SET] of [Age] or [Name]. 2 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday: Touch [e] / [r] for each item to set year / month / day, and touch [Set]. Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to the “Entering Text” on P87.

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

• If [ON] is selected when the bir thday or name has not been registered, the setting screen appears automatically.

• After setting, close the menu.

 To cancel [Age] and [Name]

Select the [OFF] setting in step 1.

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.

• The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second.

• [,] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].

[Pet]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet.

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[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. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)

 Setting Picture size

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) and 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.

Note

• [i.Resolution] is xed to [ON].

[Hi-Speed Burst]

This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.

 Setting Picture size

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) and 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.

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

Maximum Burst speed approx. 4 pictures/second

Number of recordable pictures approx. 15 to 100

• The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.

• The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the card used.

• The number of Burst recording pictures increases immediately after formatting.

Note

• [i.Resolution] is xed to [ON].

• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are xed to the settings for the rst picture.

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high to achieve a high shutter speed.

• Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat taking a picture.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Flash Burst]

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

 Setting Picture size

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) and 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.

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

Number of recordable pictures

Note

• [i.Resolution] is xed to [OFF].

• The Focus, Zoom, Exposure, Shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and Flash level are xed to the settings for the rst picture.

max. 5 pictures

[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.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.].

• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown nishes, [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, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Fireworks]

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of reworks 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 becomes 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds.

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

[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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[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 difcult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to x the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Note

• Be careful about the reection from the window.

[Pin Hole]

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

Note

• [i.Resolution] is xed to [OFF].

• 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.

Note

• ISO sensitivity is xed to [ISO1600].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[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

[STD.] : Natural colour effect [ART] : Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and colour [B&W] : Black and white effect

Note

• ISO sensitivity is xed to [ISO400].

• 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.

• The Shutter Speed becomes a maximum of 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 the frame from the 3 types.

• The number of pixels is xed to 2M (4:3).

Note

• 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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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Rec] Mode: 4 1 < 5 / 6

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P39.

If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. 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] (P96).

• 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).

• Select [Clock Set] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18)

Select [Travel Date] from the [Setup] menu.

Touch [Travel Setup].

Touch [SET].

Touch [e] / [r] for each item to set the

departure date (year / month / day), and touch [Set].

Touch [e] / [r] for each item to set the

return date (year / month / day), and touch [Set].

• If you do not want to set the return date, touch [Set] while the date bar is displayed.

Touch [Location].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Touch [SET].

Enter the location.

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to the “Entering Text” on P87.

• After setting, close the menu.

 Cancelling the travel date

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, touch [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3 or 7. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF] in step 3, [Location] will be also set to [OFF].

Note

• 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.

• If [Travel Date] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded. Even if [Travel Date] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, the day of the vacation you took them on is not displayed.

• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded.

• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date change between the [Home] and [Destination]. (It will be recorded)

• [Location] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.

• [Travel Date] cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other recording mode will be reected.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Recording Dates / Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P39.

You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.

• Select [Clock Set] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18)

Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu.

• When rst using the camera after purchasing it, the [Please set the home area]

message appears. Set the home area on the screen in step 3.

Touch [Home].

Touch [w] or [q] to select the home area,

and touch [Set].

ACurrent time BTime difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean

Time)

• If daylight saving time [z] is used at the home area, touch [z]. (The time advances by one hour.) Touch [z] again to return to the original time.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Touch [Destination].

• Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed.

Touch [w] or [q] to select the area that the

travel destination is in, and touch [Set].

CCurrent time of the destination area DTime difference

• If daylight saving time [z] is used at the travel destination, touch [z]. (The time advances by one hour.) Touch [z] again to return to the original time.

• After setting, close the menu.

Note

• Return the setting to [Home] when the vacation is nished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3

• If [Home] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.

• If you cannot nd the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.

• The travel destination icon [w] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu

[Flash]

Refer to P51 for details.

[Selftimer]

Refer to P57 for details.

[Picture Size]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

Set the number of pixels and aspect ratio of the pictures. The higher the number of pixels, the ner the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

Applicable modes: 4 1 < 5 /

[4:3 16M] (DMC-FP7) 4608 × 3456

M] (DMC-FP5) 4320 × 3240

[4:3 14

[4:3 10 [4:3 5

[4:3 3 [4:3 0.3 [3:2 14 [3:2 12.5 [16:9 12 [16:9 10.5 [1:1 12 [1:1 10.5

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This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

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M P]

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M P]

M] (DMC-FP7) 4608 × 3072

M] (DMC-FP5) 4320 × 2880

M] (DMC-FP7) 4608 × 2592

M] (DMC-FP5) 4320 × 2432

M] (DMC-FP7) 3456 × 3456

M] (DMC-FP5) 3232 × 3232

3648 × 2736

2560 × 1920 2048 × 1536

640 × 480

Note

• [4:3], [16:9], etc. mean aspect ratios of pictures.

• The Extra Optical Zoom does not work when [Macro Zoom] is set or in [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode so the picture size for [P] is not displayed.

• Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Rec Quality]

Refer to P34 for details.

[Sensitivity]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

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.

Applicable modes: 1

[,] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]

ISO sensitivity

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

ISO sensitivity Settings

, maximum [ISO 1600] (Intelligent)

100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 The ISO sensitivity is xed to various settings.

 About [,] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera 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 xed 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. Conrm the actual shutter speed on the information display for the picture being played back.

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

100

1600

Note

• Refer to P53 for the available ash range when [,] is set for the ISO sensitivity.

• The setting is xed to [,] in the following cases.

– In [Sports], [Baby1] / [Baby2], [Pet] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[White Balance]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

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.

Applicable modes: 1 < 5 / 6

[AWB] (Automatic adjustment) / [l] (Outdoors under a clear sky) / [x] (Outdoors under a cloudy sky) / [c] (Outdoors in the shade) / [v] (Under incandescent lights) / [b] (Value set by using [n])

Note

• The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB] or [n].

• 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.)

• In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is xed to [AWB]:

– [Scenery] / [Night Portrait] / [Night Scenery] / [Food] / [Party] / [Candle Light] /

[Sunset] / [Flash Burst] / [Starry Sky] / [Fireworks] / [Beach] / [Snow] / [Aerial Photo] / [Film Grain]

 Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1 Select [b], and then select [n]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so

that the frame in the centre is lled 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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions 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 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White uorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight K = Kelvin Colour Temperature

[AF Mode]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

Applicable modes: 1 < 5 /

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The

[3]: Face Detection

[7]: AF Tracking

[9]: 11-area-focusing

[2]: 1-area-focusing

focus and exposure can then be adjusted to t that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

Focus can be adjusted to a specied subject. Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the screen.

Note

• The camera may detect subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch

the AF Mode to any modes other than [3] and then take a picture.

• It is not possible to set [3] in the following cases.

– In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] and

[Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

 About [3] (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 are detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

• Under cer tain 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 [9].

– When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. – When the face appears small on the screen – When there is little contrast on the faces – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking – When Digital Zoom is used

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

 About [7] (AF Tracking)

When the subject is touched on the screen, the subject is set as a target of AF tracking.

• The AF area (AF tracking frame) is displayed in yellow. The camera continues to focus the subject and adjust the exposure even if the subject moves afterwards.

• To reselect the subject, touch [T] and perform operation again.

Note

• Depending on the recording condition or subject condition including the following cases, the camera may fail to recognise the subject, lose the movement of the subject or track a different subject.

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

• If it cannot recognise the touched subject, the AF tracking frame will ash in red and disappear. Perform the operation again.

• When AF Tracking will not operate, the picture will be taken with [9] in [AF Mode] in that case.

• While the Touch Shutter function (P29) is being used, AF Tracking does not function.

• It cannot be set to [7] in the following conditions

– In [Panorama Assist], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] and

[High Dynamic] in Scene Mode.

– In [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in the colour mode.

• The focus range is 10 cm (0.33 feet) (Wide) / 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Tele) to 7.

Refer to P55 for details.

[Macro Mode]

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Exposure]

Refer to P58 for details.

[i.Exposure]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the subject and background.

Applicable modes: 1 6

[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.

[i.Resolution]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

Pictures with sharp prole and resolution can be taken by utilizing the Intelligent Resolution Technology.

Applicable modes: 1

[ON] [i.ZOOM]

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[OFF]

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The super-resolution technology can increase 1.3x of the zoom ratio without noticeable deterioration of the image quality.

Note

• Refer to P49 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.

• [i.Resolution] is xed to [i.ZOOM] in Intelligent Auto Mode or Cosmetic Mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Digital Zoom]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.

Applicable modes: 1 < 5 /

[ON] / [OFF]

Note

• Refer to P49 for details.

• The setting is xed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.

• [Digital Zoom] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode. Setting of other Recording Mode will be reected.

[Burst]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken.

Applicable modes: 4 1 < 5 /

[&] / [OFF]

Burst speed (pictures/second) Approx. 1.7

Number of recordable pictures

Depends on the remaining capacity of the

built-in memory/card.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

• Do not turn the camera off or remove the card after recording until the access indication lights off.

• The Burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality.

• The focus is xed when the rst picture is taken.

• The exposure and the White Balance are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is xed to

• The Burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.

• Burst Mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.

• If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.

• [o] is set for the ash when burst is set.

• You cannot use Burst Mode in following conditions.

– In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks],

[Pin Hole] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures

[Color Mode]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved.

Applicable modes: 4 1 6

[STD.] (standard) / [Happy](brightness and vividness) / [NAT] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] (black and white) / [SEPIA] (sepia) / [COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red)

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[Happy] can be set only when using Intelligent Auto Mode.

Note

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [STD.], [Happy], [B/W] and [SEPIA] can be set.

• If picture noise is noticeable in dark locations, set to [NAT].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[AF Assist Lamp]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difcult.

Applicable modes: 1 < 5 /

[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF Assist Lamp lights while the shutter

button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)

[OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.

Note

• The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

• When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difcult to focus on the subject.

• [AF Assist Lamp] is xed to [OFF] in [Self Portrait], [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks] and [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.

• It cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode. Setting of other Recording Mode will be reected.

[Red-Eye Removal]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

When the ash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([y], [u], [i]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.

Applicable modes: 1 < 5 /

[ON] / [OFF]

Note

• When the Digital Red-Eye Correction is set to [ON], [

• Refer to P52 for details.

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] appears on the ash icon.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[Stabilizer]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

This automatically detects jitter and corrects for it.

Applicable modes: 1 < 5 /

[ON] / [OFF]

Note

• The Stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.

– When there is a lot of jitter, when the zoom magnication is high. – In Digital Zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. – When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

• The setting is xed to [OFF] in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.

• The setting is xed to [ON] in Intelligent Auto Mode, recording motion pictures or [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.

[Date Stamp]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

This stamps the recording date on the picture when recording.

Applicable modes: 1 < 5 /

[DATE] (Recording date) / [TIME] (Recording date and recording time) / [OFF]

Note

• The recording date is automatically stamped on the picture. You do not need to specify date print when printing at a shop or with your printer. (Dates will be overlapped and printed.)

• Dates are not stamped on the pictures taken with [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst] or [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode, or [Burst].

• The recording date, etc. can be stamped afterwards. (P96)

• It cannot be set in Intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other Recording Mode will be reected.

[Clock Set]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39.

It functions in exactly the same way as [Clock Set] (P18) in the [Setup] menu.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

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 ngers.

Display the entry screen.

• You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [Name] of [Baby1] / [Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode. (P66) – [Location] in [Travel Date] (P72)

Enter characters.

• To enter the letter “E”, for example, touch

[DEF] twice.

• Touch [s] to switch text between [A]

(capitals), [a] (small case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).

• The cursor at the entry position can be moved

to the left by touching [t], and to the right by touching [u].

• To enter the same character again, touch [u] to move the cursor.

• To enter a blank, touch [v], or to delete an entered character, touch [Delete].

• To stop editing at any time during text entry, touch [:].

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

Touch [Set] to nish.

Note

• Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not t on the screen.

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Advanced (Playback)

[Playback] Mode: 5

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)

You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a xed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a Slide Show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV to view the pictures.

Touch [w9] in Playback Mode.

Touch [8].

Touch the item.

• In [Category Selection], touch the category

you wish to play back. For details on categories, refer to P91.

Touch [Start].

 To nish

Touch [g]. Normal Playback returns.

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Advanced (Playback)

 Operations performed during slide show

Display control panel by touching screen.

• If there is no operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation icon will disappear.

[q/h]: Play/Pause [g]: Exit [i]: Forward to next picture (While paused) [u]: Back to previous picture (While paused) [:]: The setting screen returns. [4] [3]: Adjust volume

• You can also adjust the volume level by using the zoom lever.

 Changing the Slide Show settings

You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the Slide Show menu screen.

[Effect]

This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [Natural], [Slow], [Swing], [Urban], [Off], [Auto]

• When [Urban] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.

• [Auto] can be used only when [Category Selection] has been selected. The pictures are played back with the recommended effects in each category.

• Some [Effect] will not operate when playing back pictures displayed vertically.

[Setup]

[Duration] or [Repeat] can be set.

Item Settings

[Duration] 1 SEC. / 2 SEC. / 3 SEC. / 5 SEC.

[Repeat] ON / OFF

[Music] ON / OFF

• [Duration] can be set only when [Off] has been selected as the [Effect] setting.

Note

• It is not possible to add new music.

• Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show. When [Motion Picture] in the category is selected, the rst image of each motion picture is shown in the slide show.

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Advanced (Playback)

[Playback] Mode: 5

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back

[Calendar]

You can display pictures by recording date.

Touch [w9] in Playback Mode.

Touch [0].

• You can also move the zoom lever to [6] (W) several times to display the

calendar search display screen.

Touch [e] / [r] to select the month to

be played back.

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.

• The multi playback screen will appear by touching []]. (P32)

Touch the date to be played back and touch [Set].

Touch the picture to select.

• Switch the screen by touching [e] / [r] if these are displayed on the slide bar.

• The calendar screen will be retrieved by touching [t].

Note

• The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is rst displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the rst picture recorded on that day is displayed.

• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2011.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Mode.

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Advanced (Playback)

[Category Selection]

This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category.

Touch [w9] in Playback Mode.

Touch []] and touch [;].

Touch the category to playback.

• If there are no pictures in the selected category, a message is displayed and playback will become impossible.

• Pictures are sor ted into the categories as follows.

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