PANASONIC DMCFS22EG, DMCFS22EP, DMCFS22EF User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FS22

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

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

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

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

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

Preparation

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

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

• Approximate operating time and

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

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................13

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

• Approximate number of
recordable pictures and

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

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

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

Tips for taking good pictures...................20

• Fit the strap and

hold the camera carefully.................. 20

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......20

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode ........................21

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............22

• Changing the settings .......................23

• Scene Detection................................ 24

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 25

Focusing..................................................26

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ....28

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

Playing Back Motion Pictures.................. 31

Deleting Pictures ..................................... 32

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

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

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

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

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

• Call up commonly used menus

with ease (Shortcut setting) ..............36

About the Setup Menu ............................37

Recording

About the LCD Monitor............................42

Taking pictures
using the touch operation

(Touch Shutter function)..........................43

Match the focusing and
exposure to a desired subject using

touch operations (Touch AF/AE) .............44

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................45

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

Using the Digital Zoom......................45

• Zooming with touch operation ...........48

Taking pictures while changing the skin

texture (Cosmetic Mode) .........................49

Taking pictures that match
the scene being recorded

(Scene Mode)..........................................50

• Selecting Scene Mode for

each recording (Scene Mode)...........50

• Registering frequently used

Scene Modes (My Scene Mode).......51

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

• [Transform]........................................52

• [Self Portrait] .....................................53

• [Scenery] ...........................................53

• [Panorama Assist] .............................54

• [Sports]..............................................55

• [Night Portrait] ...................................55

• [Night Scenery]..................................55

• [Food] ................................................56

• [Party]................................................56

• [Candle Light] ....................................56

• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................57

• [Pet]...................................................58

• [Sunset].............................................58

• [High Sens.].......................................58

• [Hi-Speed Burst]................................59

• [Flash Burst]......................................60

• [Starry Sky]........................................60

• [Fireworks].........................................61

• [Beach]..............................................61

• [Snow] ...............................................61

• [Aerial Photo].....................................61

• [Pin Hole]...........................................62

• [Film Grain]........................................62

• [High Dynamic] ..................................62

• [Photo Frame] ...................................63

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Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations .................................64

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

Vacation ([Travel Date])....................64

• Recording Dates/Times at
Overseas Travel Destinations

([World Time])...................................66

Entering Text...........................................67

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................68

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

• [Selftimer]..........................................71

• [Picture Size].....................................72

• [Rec Quality] .....................................73

• [Sensitivity]........................................74

• [White Balance].................................75

• [AF Mode] .........................................77

• [Macro Mode] .................................... 79

• [Exposure].........................................80

• [i.Exposure] .......................................81

• [i.Resolution] ..................................... 81

• [Digital Zoom]....................................81

• [Burst]................................................82

• [Color Mode] .....................................83

• [AF Assist Lamp]...............................84

• [Red-Eye Removal]...........................84

• [Stabilizer] .........................................85

• [Date Stamp].....................................85

• [Clock Set].........................................85

Playback/Editing

Various methods to play back .................86

• [Slide Show] ...................................... 87

• [Filtering Play] ...................................89

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

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ...........91

• [Upload Set] ......................................91

• [Text Stamp]......................................93

• [Resize].............................................95

• [Cropping] .........................................96

• [Favorite]...........................................97

• [Print Set] ..........................................98

• [Protect]...........................................100

• [Copy]..............................................101

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................106

• Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to

copy to a PC ...................................109

• Uploading the images to

sharing sites....................................109

Printing the Pictures..............................110

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................111

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................111

• Print Settings ...................................112

Playing Back Pictures on

a TV Screen ..........................................115

• Playing back pictures using

the AV cable (supplied)...................115

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................116

Others

Screen Display ......................................117

Cautions for Use....................................120

Message Display ...................................125

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

Having fun

Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ......102

• [Beauty Retouch] ............................103

• [Image Stamp]................................. 105

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Before Use

Before Use

Care of the camera

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

The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in

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following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.

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

insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.

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

camera.

– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

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

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Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.

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

when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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

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

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

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

text.

• The card is optional.

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

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

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

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Names of the Components

1 Self-timer indicator (P71)

AF Assist Lamp (P84)
2Flash (P68)
3 Lens (P4, 121)

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 42, 117)

5 Strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the strap when using

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the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.

6 Lens barrel
7 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P106, 110 ,

115)

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Before Use

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8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
9 Zoom lever (P45)
10 Microphone
11 Shutter button (P22, 25, 30)

12 Tripod receptacle
13 Card/Battery door (P13, 14)
14 Speaker (P37)

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Do not cover the speaker with your
fingers.

15 DC coupler cover (P14)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

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

16 Release lever (P13)

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11

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Before Use

How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch
panel.

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

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

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

Note

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

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

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

• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this

unit is pressing on the touch panel.

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

pen.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

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

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

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

P117.

∫ About the Stylus pen

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

Do not place it where small children can reach.

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

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

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Preparation

Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit.

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

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

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Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

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

Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up

and charging begins.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

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

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

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

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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

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

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

∫ Charging time

Supplied battery Optional battery

Charging time Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min

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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a
long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Picture recording

Supplied battery Optional battery

Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 120 min Approx. 122 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• Normal Picture Mode

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

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

• Starting 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 flash every second recording.

• Rotating 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).]

Approx. 240 pictures Approx. 245 pictures

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Preparation

∫ Playback

Supplied battery Optional battery

Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 min

Note

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

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environment and the operating conditions.

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

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

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

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

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check
that it is locked by lever A. Pull the
lever A in the direction of the arrow to
remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert
it. To remove the card, push the card
until it clicks, then pull the card out
upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

Note

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

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being charged.)

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

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

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Preparation

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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.

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Push open the coupler cover from the interior.

4 Close the card/battery door.

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Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.

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

C of the DC coupler.

D Align the marks and insert.

• Ensure that 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).

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

• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.

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

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

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

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

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

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When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
built-in memory and played back.

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

and played back.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indication

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• When using the card

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the

built-in memory (or the card).

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P101)

• Memory size: Approx. 84 MB

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

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Built-in Memory

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Preparation

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A

Card

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

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

Remarks

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

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with “Class 6” or

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

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

the card, etc.

e.g.:

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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

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

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

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

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card.
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P40)

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

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Preparation

A

B

Approximate number of recordable pictures and

available recording time

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

time

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

when taking still

pictures

• The number of recordable pictures and the

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

• The number of recordable pictures and the

available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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

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Picture size

16M (4:3) 12 300 4910 9880

5M (4:3) 28 650 10620 21490

0.3M (4:3) 440 10050 162960 247160

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 84 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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

Recording

quality setting

HD j 10m10s 2h47m 5h39m

VGA j 21m40s 5h54m 11h56m

QVGA 2m45s 1h2m 16h59m 34h21m

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 84 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

when recording
motion pictures

Note

Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when

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[Upload Set] is performed.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording

exceeding 2 GB is not possible.
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

Touch [Language Set].

Select the language, and then touch [Set].

Touch [Clock Set].

to step

4.

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

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

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

• Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display
format.

Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting

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display order/time display format.

Touch [Set] to set.

Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.

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Preparation

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P34)

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

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

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

Note

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

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

of the camera.

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Preparation

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the

supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P6)

• 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.

• Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash,

AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens
etc.

A Str ap
B Flash
C AF assist lamp

∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [Rotate Disp.] (P40) is set)

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

Detection function may not work correctly.

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

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P85), a tripod or the Self-timer (P71).

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the

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moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.

– In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky],

[Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode

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Basic

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Touc h [ ].

• When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to

switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ ].

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

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

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Intelligent Auto Mode (P22)

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

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Normal Picture Mode (P25)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Cosmetic Mode (P49)

Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.

My Scene Mode (P51)

Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.

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Scene Mode (P50)

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

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Motion Picture Mode (P30)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

Note

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

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[Rec] Mode will be set.

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Basic

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[Rec] Mode: ñ

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

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The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/[i.Exposure]/

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

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

Press the shutter button halfway 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 maximum close-up distance (the shortest

distance at which the subject can be taken) differs
depending on the zoom magnification. Please check
with the focus range display on the screen. (P26)

• When the subject is touched, AF tracking function

works. For details, refer to P78.

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

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Basic

Changing the settings

Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.

Menu Item

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

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

[Stabilizer Demo.]

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

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

• Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode

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

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

∫ About the flash

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

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brightness.

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

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

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Basic

Scene Detection

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

¦ > [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Macro]

•

[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset]

•

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

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

adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

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

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

Note

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

•

subject.

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

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

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

shaken, when zoom is used

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

Mode.

• The Backlight Compensation

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

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

Only when [ ] is selected

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A B

C

[Rec] Mode: ·

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal Picture Mode)

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

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

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

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

A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red

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

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A

B

T

W

5 cm (0.17 feet)

1 m (3.28 feet)

Focusing

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

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

•

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

When the subject is
focused

When the subject
is not focused

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

•

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

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

e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode

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

composition of the picture you want to take)

1 Aim the AF area at the subject,

and then press the shutter

button halfway to fix the focus

and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter

button halfway while moving the

camera as you compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.

•

∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in

•

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

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

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

subjects

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A

B

[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Touc h [ ] .

• The display switches to normal

playback.

Note

•

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.

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

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [Rec] Mode to [Playback] Mode.

Selecting a picture

Drag (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.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping

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

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A

A

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Touch [ ].

A Slide bar

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

following icons.

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

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

on the slide bar.

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

down (P8).

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the

screen up or down (P8).

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

Using the Playback Zoom

Firmly touch the part to enlarge.

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

•

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

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second.

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

deteriorates.

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

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

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

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ABC

[Rec] Mode: n

Motion Picture Mode

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

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

A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time

• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it

straight away.

• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when

recording starts (the first frame).

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash

while recording motion pictures.

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

Note

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

•

• 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.

• Following functions operate automatically in the Motion Picture Mode.

– [ ] in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer]

• [Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp] cannot be setup in the Motion Picture Mode. Settings from

other [Rec] mode are used.

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

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

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

(optional) when recording motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a

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

• Sound of operation may be recorded when button or other operations are performed during

motion picture recording.

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A B

[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Motion Pictures

Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as
[ ]), and then touch [ ] 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

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

•

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

2 Operate control panel by touching.

Play/Pause Stop

Fast rewind Fast forward

Frame-by-frame rewind
(

In the Pause Mode)

Increase volume level Reduce volume level

•

About fast forward/rewind playback

– Touch [ ] during playback to fast forward (touch [ ] to fast rewind). The fast

forward/rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again. (The display on the
screen changes from [5] to [ ].)

– Touch [ ] to resume normal playback speed.
– When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than

usual.

Note

•

The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

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

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

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

• Be careful not to block the speaker in the bottom of the camera during playback.

Frame-by-frame forward
(

In the Pause Mode)

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[Playback] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

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

•

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then
touch [ ].

Touch [Delete Single].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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

Touc h [ ] .

Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].

• [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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

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

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

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again

cancels the setting.

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

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

Note

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

Ü] is selected.

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Setting the Menu

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

Setting menu items

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

Touc h [ ] .

Touch the menu icon.

Menu Description of settings

[Rec]
(P68 to 85)
([Rec] Mode only)

[Playback]
(P91 to 101)
([Playback] Mode only)

[Setup]
(P37 to 41)

The menu lets you set the Colouring, Sensitivity or Number
of pixels, etc. of pictures you are recording.

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

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone
settings and other settings which make it easier for you to
operate the camera.
The [Setup] menu can be set from either the [Rec] Mode or
[Playback] Mode.

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Touch the menu item.

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

Touch the Settings.

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

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

It will be set when you release your finger.

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

release your finger.

∫ Close the menu

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

Note

Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some

•

functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.

3 and 4.

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A B

Call up commonly used menus with ease (Shortcut setting)

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

•

Read P68 for the [Rec] Mode menu, and P91 for the [Playback] Mode menu.

Touch [ ] on the menu item selection
screen.

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

A Shortcut setting area
B Menu item

• The registered menu item is displayed.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ Replacing or removing items

•

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

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

leaving an empty item.

Note

The [Setup] menu cannot be set.

•

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

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123

123

About the Setup Menu

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

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34.

U [Clock Set]

•

Refer to P18 for details.

Setting Date/Time.

“ [Destination]:

[World Time]

Travel destination area

– [Home]:

Your home area

• Refer to P66 for details.

— [Travel Date]

[Travel Setup]:

[SET]/[OFF]

[Location]:

[SET]/[OFF]

• Refer to P64 for details.

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [Beep Level]:

[t] (Low)

r [Beep]

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

[Beep Tone]:

[]/[]/[]

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

[Shutter Vol.]:

[] (Low)

[ ] (High)

[] (Muted)

[Shutter Tone]:

[]/[]/[]

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

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LCD

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

„ [Auto Power LCD]

¢

:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright

[LCD Mode]

it is around the camera.

… [Power LCD]:

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

[OFF]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Focus Icon]

Change the focus icon.

[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been

p [Sleep Mode]

used for the time selected on the setting.

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

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].

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

• [Sleep Mode] 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
– [Auto Demo]

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

[1SEC.]

o [Auto Review]

[2SEC.]

[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until [Exit] is touched.

[OFF]

• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and

[Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu.

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

[2SEC.].

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

w [Reset]

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

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

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

• When the [Rec] Mode settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.

– The setting and registration for My Scene Mode

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

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

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

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

| [Video Out]

¢

:

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

| [Output]

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.

[TV Aspect]:

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

¢ Can be set only when Playback Mode is set.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

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

M [Rotate Disp.]

[]:It will rotate and display vertically.

[]: It will display vertically only when playing back

connected to a TV.

[OFF]

• Refer to P28 for information about how to play back pictures.

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

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

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

• The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.

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

[Format]

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

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler

(optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

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

the card.

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

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

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

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A B

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

1 Touch [Start].

[Calibration]

2 Touch the orange [r] mark

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

A message is displayed once the

•

position is set.

3 Touch [End] to finish.

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

~ [Language]

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

language.

Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

[Stabilizer Demo.]:

A Amount of jitter

[Demo Mode]

DEMO

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.].

• [Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.

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

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77

× × ×

100_0001100100_00010001100_0001

1/71/71/7

F3.1 F3.1 F3.1

ISOISO

100100

ISO

100

AWBAWBAW B

1/601/60

1/60

100_0001100100_00010001100_0001

1/71/71/7

10:00 1.DEC.201110:00 1.DEC.201110:00 1.DEC.2011

Recording

About the LCD Monitor

Touch [ ] to change.

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

a slide show, you can only select

F

”.

In Recording Mode

A Normal display
B No display

C No display (Recording

guideline)

¢

¢

In Playback Mode

D Normal display
E Display with recording

information

F No display

¢

“Normal display D” or “No display

¢ When operation ceases for a certain amount of time, only the icons shown below are

displayed.

– In Recording Mode: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

– In Playback Mode: [ ]/[ ]

∫ Recording guideline

This is used as a reference of composition, such as balance, while taking a picture.

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

•

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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿

Taking pictures using the touch operation

(Touch Shutter function)

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

Touc h [ ] .

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

the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

: Touch Shutter enabled

: Touch Shutter disabled

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

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

edge of the screen)

Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.

Note

•

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

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

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[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿

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

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

•

Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.

Touch the subject you wish to focus on.

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

the screen)

• Action will vary depending on the setting of [AF Mode] (P77).

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

appropriate scene will be determined for the touched subject.

[AF Mode] Operations when touched

• In [š] (Face Detection), the AF

[š]:Face Detection/
[ ]:11-area-focusing/

[Ø]:1-area-focusing

[ ]:AF Tracking

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

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

area turns yellow when touched.

• AF area [Ø] (1-area) is

displayed.

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

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

• Refer to P78 for details.

Note

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

•

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T

W

[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿n

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

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

Using the Intelligent zoom/Using the Digital Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle.
To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or
less.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum
magnification

Picture
quality

Conditions None

4k 9k

No deterioration No deterioration

[Picture Size] with (P72) is
selected.

¢

Screen
display

W

T

A [ ] is displayed.

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T

W

T

W

T

W

T

W

T

W

T

W

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Maximum
magnification

Picture
quality

Conditions

Approximately 1.3 times the Optical
Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom

No noticeable deterioration

[i.Resolution] (P81) on the [Rec] Mode
menu is set to [i.ZOOM].

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

The higher the magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.

[Digital Zoom] (P81) on the [Rec] Mode
menu is set to [ON].

Screen
display

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

• 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.) –¶]

displayed.

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

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Note

The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

•

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

with the Optical Zoom.

• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt

the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer (P71) for taking

pictures.

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

– In Macro Zoom Mode
– In [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst] or [Pin Hole] in Scene Mode
– In Motion Picture 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 Intelligent Auto Mode
– In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] or

[Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

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Zooming with touch operation

Touc h [ ] .

• Zoom icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Touch the zoom icon on the screen.

[ ] The zoom position automatically

moves to Tele.

[ ] The zoom position automatically

moves to Wide.

¢

¢

[L] Slow zooming

[H] Fast zooming

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

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[Rec] Mode:

Taking pictures while changing the skin texture

(Cosmetic Mode)

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

Touc h [ ] .

Touc h [ ].

Touc h t h e i t e m .

• Touch [3]/[4] to set the clearness.

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.

•

For each of the items, any of 3 levels of clearness can be selected.

Touc h [ O K ] .

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]/[Macro Mode]/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]

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[Rec] Mode: ¿

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode)

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

Selecting Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode)

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

Touch the scene mode to set.

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

∫ Changing Scene Mode

1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ].
3 Touch the scene mode to set.

Note

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

•

them to the optimal setting.

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

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Registering frequently used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode)

You can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes.

Touc h [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

• If you have already registered My Scene Mode, the icon for the registered Scene Mode

will be displayed, rather than [ ].

Touch the scene mode to set.

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

• The selected Scene Mode is registered as My Scene Mode, so that the next time you

are recording, you can select it from [Rec] mode.

∫ Changing My Scene Mode

1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ].
3 Touch the scene mode to set.

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[Portrait]

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

∫ Technique for Portrait Mode

To make this mode more effective:

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

[Transform]

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

∫ Setting the level of transform

Select the level of transform.

Note

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

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

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[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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[Panorama Assist]

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

∫ Setting the recording direction

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

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The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.

3 Take the picture.

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You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake].

4 Touch [Next].

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

5 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or

vertically so the transparent image overlaps.

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

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6 Touch [Exit].

Note

•

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

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

pictures.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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[Sports]

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

Note

Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

•

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

[Night Portrait]

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

∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode

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

•

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

Note

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

•

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

[Night Scenery]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

Note

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

•

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

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[Food]

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

[Party]

Select this 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 flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)

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

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

the subject when taking pictures.

[Candle Light]

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

∫ Technique for Candle Light Mode

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

Note

•

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

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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[Baby1]/[Baby2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select
to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded
image using [Text Stamp] (P93).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

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

Birthday:

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

Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P67.

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

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

appears automatically.

4 Touch [Exit] to finish.

∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

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

•

CD-ROM (supplied).

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

name will not be displayed.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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[Pet]

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

For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P57.

[Sunset]

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

[High Sens.]

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

∫ Picture Size

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

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[Hi-Speed Burst]

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

∫ Picture Size

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

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

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Maximum Burst
speed

Number of
recordable pictures

approx. 4.4 pictures/second

approx. 15 (built-in memory)/approx. 15 to 100¢ (card)
¢ the maximum is 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 may increase when you use a card with fast writing

speed or card is formatted.

Note

•

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

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make

the shutter speed become high-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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[Flash Burst]

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

∫ Picture Size

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

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

•

Number of recordable
pictures

max. 5 pictures

Note

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

•

settings for the first picture.

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

[Starry Sky]

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

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [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 finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode

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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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[Fireworks]

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

∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode

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

•

Note

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

•

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

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

• The AF area is not displayed.

[Beach]

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

Note

• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

[Snow]

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

[Aerial Photo]

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

∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode

We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.

•

Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the
picture.

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[Pin Hole]

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

Note

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

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[Film Grain]

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

[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

Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

•

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

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

compensation of the darker areas.

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[Photo Frame]

Record the image with a frame around it.

∫ Setting the frame

Select from 3 types of frames.

Note

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

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• 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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Recording

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

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

([Travel Date])

For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34.

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 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] (P93).

•

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 year/month/day, set the departure
date using [3]/[4], and then touch [Set].

Touch year/month/day, set the return date using [3]/[4], and then
touch [Set].

Touch [Location].

Touch [SET].

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Enter the location.

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P67.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ 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, select [OFF] on the screen
shown in step
To delete only the [Location] data, select [OFF] on the screen in step

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, which day of
the vacation you took them is not displayed.

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

departure date.

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

• Intelligent Auto Mode cannot be set. Setting of other Recording Mode will be reflected.

3. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will be also set to [OFF].

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A

B

C

D

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

For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34.

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

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

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

• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the message appears. Touch [Set], and

set the home area on the screen in step

3.

Touch [Home].

Select the region in which you live using
[ ]/[ ], and then touch [Set].

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

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home

area, touch [ ]. (The time advances by one hour.)
Touch [ ] again to return to the original time.

Touch [Destination].

Select the destination area of your trip
using [ ]/[ ], and then touch [Set].

C Current time of the destination area
D Time difference from home area

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel

destination, touch [ ]. (The time advances by one
hour.) Touch [ ] again to return to the original time.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Note

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

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difference from the home area.

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

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Entering Text

It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Display the entry screen.

• You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
– [Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode. (P57)
– [Location] in [Travel Date] (P64).

Enter characters.

• Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a]

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

• To enter the same character again, touch [ ] to

move the cursor.

• By touching the items, the operations below are carried out.
– []]: Enter a blank

– [Delete]: Delete a character
– [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left
– [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

Touch [Set].

Note

Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.

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Using the [Rec] Mode Menu

[Flash]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Set the flash to match the recording.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

‡: AUTO

:

AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction

‰:
Forced Flash
ON

Forced ON/
Red-Eye
Reduction

Slow sync./
Red-Eye
Reduction

Œ:
Forced Flash
OFF

¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

¢

:

¢

:

¢

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.

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

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it
necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent lights.

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow
the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background
will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

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

is not permitted.

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∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode

The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)

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¢ [ ] is displayed.

• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

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∫ The available flash range

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The available flash range is an approximation.

Wide Tel e

In [ ] in

[Sensitivity]

40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

‰

¢1 The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.
¢2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.

1/60 to 1/1600

Œ

1 or 1/8 to 1/1600
1 or 1/4 to 1/1600

¢1
¢2

• ¢1, 2: 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 very little jitter when the Optical Image

Stabilizer is set to [ON].

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

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

Note

If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the

•

heat or lighting from the flash.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted

properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even

when you press the shutter button fully.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not be

properly adjusted.

• The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter

speed is fast.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the

access indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the

camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

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[Selftimer]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

[]
(10 seconds)

[]
(2 seconds)

[OFF]

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

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

Note

When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is

•

automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the
Self-timer indicator A will blink and then may turn on brightly to
operate as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the
subject.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.

• Self-timer cannot be used while in [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode.

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Picture is taken after 10 seconds.

Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.

•

Picture is taken after 2 seconds.

When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter

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caused by pressing the shutter button.

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[Picture Size]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

¢

2560k1920 pixels

¢

640k480 pixels

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

[4:3]: Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV

[3:2]: Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera

[16:9]: Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc.

[1:1]: Square aspect ratio

Note

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 [ ] is not displayed.

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

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4608k3456 pixels

3648k2736 pixels

2048k1536 pixels

4608k3072 pixels

4608k2592 pixels

3456k3456 pixels

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[Rec Quality]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

Item Picture Size fps Aspect Ratio

¢

¢

¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

n

1280k720 pixels 24 16:9

640k480 pixels

320k240 pixels

30 4:3

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[Sensitivity]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings: [ ]/[ISO100]/[ISO200]/[ISO400]/[ISO800]/[ISO1600]

·

[ISO100]

Recording location
(recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

ISO sensitivity Settings

maximum [ISO1600]

(Intelligent)

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

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

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

[ISO

1600]

∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera

detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO

sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the
scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.

•

The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.

Note

For the focus range of flash when [ ] is set, refer to P70.

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[White Balance]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

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:
∫ Settings

[AWB] Automatic adjustment

[V] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[Ð] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[î] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[Ñ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[Ò] Value set by using [Ó]

Note

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary

•

depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [Ó].

• The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White

Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)

• In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
– [Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Food]/[Party]/[Candle Light]/[Sunset]/[Flash Burst]/

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

∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature

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Setting the White Balance manually

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

1 Touch [Ò].
2 Touch [Ó].

3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so

that the frame in the centre is filled by the white
object only and then touch [Set].

White Balance may not be set when the subject is too

•

bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after
adjusting to appropriate brightness.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

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[AF Mode]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

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[š]: Face Detection

[]: AF Tracking

[]: 11-area-focusing

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing

Note

The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.

•

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food] or [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.

∫ About [š] (Face Detection)

The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera
detects the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.

•

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection
function may fail to work. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ].

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

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

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

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.

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Recording

∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

Touch the subject.

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

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

• Lock is cancelled when [ ] is touched.

Note

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

•

• Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different

subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.

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

• When the AF lock fails, the Tracking AF frame will turn red and then disappear. Redo the AF

lock.

• AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed

to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [ ] in [AF Mode] in that case.

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

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

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

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Recording

[Macro Mode]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

[]
([AF Macro])

[]
([Macro Zoom])

[OFF]

Note

We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.

•

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,

the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.

Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

• Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between

the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

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You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the
lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining
the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm
(0.17 feet)].

•

The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.

• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range)

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

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Recording

[Exposure]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

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.

∫ Applicable modes:

Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed

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Compensate the exposure
towards positive.

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

1 Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.

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

2 Touch [Exit].

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Exit the menu after it is set.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.

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 when in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.

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Recording

[i.Exposure]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Note

[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.

•

• 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.

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[i.Resolution]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent
Resolution Technology.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

[ON] [i.Resolution] is activated.

[i.ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by

[OFF]

Note

•

Refer to P45 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.

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approximately 1.3

k without noticeable deterioration in the picture.

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[Digital Zoom]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom or
[i.ZOOM].

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Note

• Refer to P45 for details.

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

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Recording

[Burst]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 1.3

Number of recordable pictures

Note

The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of

•

card and the Picture Size.

• You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.

• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.

• The exposure and 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 fixed to 3.

• 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.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when Burst is set.

• Burst cannot be used in [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky],

[Fireworks], [Pin Hole] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode.

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Depends on the remaining capacity of the

built-in memory/card.

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Recording

[Color Mode]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

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:
∫ Settings

[] ([Standard]) This is the standard setting.

[ ] ([Happy])

[ ] ([Natural])

[ ] ([Vivid])

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[ ] ([B/W]) The picture becomes black and white.

[ ] ([Sepia]) The picture becomes sepia.

[ ] ([Cool])

¢2

[ ] ([Warm])

¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
¢2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode or Motion Picture Mode.

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¢1

Image with enhanced brightness and vividness.

¢2

The picture becomes softer.

The picture becomes sharper.

The picture becomes bluish.

The picture becomes reddish.

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Recording

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[AF Assist Lamp]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way
making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF
area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

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 difficult to focus on the
subject.

• [AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in [Self Portrait], [Scenery],

[Night Scenery], [Sunset], [Fireworks] and [Aerial Photo] in Scene
Mode.

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[Red-Eye Removal]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is
performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and
corrects the picture.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Note

• Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active.

• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.

• [ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].

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Recording

[Stabilizer]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Note

The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.

•
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification 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 fixed to [ON] in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.

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

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[Date Stamp]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

You can take a picture with date and time of recording.

∫ Applicable modes:
∫ Settings

[ ] ([W/O Time]) Stamp the year, month, and day.

[ ] ([With Time]) Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.

[OFF]

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Note

Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.

•

• When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be

printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date.

• If the time has not been set, you cannot stamp with the date information.

• The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.
– In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode
– [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu

• [Text Stamp], [Resize], and [Cropping] cannot be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp]

set.

• Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [OFF], it is possible to stamp dates onto the

recorded pictures using [Text Stamp] (P93) or setup the Date print (P99, 112 )

[Clock Set]

For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.

Note

Refer to P18 for details.

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Playback/Editing

[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playback/Editing

Various methods to play back

You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods.

Touc h [ ].

Touch the Playback Mode icon.

Playback Mode Description of settings

[Normal Play] (P28) All the images are played back.

[Slide Show] (P87) Images are played back in sequence.

[Filtering Play] (P89) Images are sorted into categories and played back.

[Calendar] (P90) Images are played back by the date the picture was taken.

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Playback/Editing

[Slide Show]

You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed 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 set
to view the pictures you have taken.

Touch the group to playback.

• In [Category Selection], touch the category you wish

to play back.
For details on categories, refer to P89.

Touch [Start].

∫ Operations performed during slide show

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

•

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

2 Operate control panel by touching.

Play/Pause Exit slide show

Back to previous picture
(

In the Pause Mode)

Increase volume level Reduce volume level

Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.

•

Ahead to next picture
(

In the Pause Mode)

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Playback/Editing

∫ 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.

• [Music] cannot be selected when [OFF] has been selected as the [Effect] setting.

Note

Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show. When [Í] (motion picture) is selected

•

in [Category Selection], the first frames of the motion pictures are displayed as still pictures in a
slide show.

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Playback/Editing

[Filtering Play]

The images sorted into the category or images set as favourite are played back.

Item Description of settings

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
Selection]

[Favorite] You can play back the pictures you have set as [Favorite] (P97).

∫ About the categories to be sorted

It will be sorted as following when [Category Selection] is set.

*

category.

Touch the category to play back.

• Only the category for which pictures have been

found can be selected.

Recording information e.g. Scene Modes

[Portrait], [i-Portrait], [Transform], [Self Portrait], [Night Portrait], [i-Night
Portrait], [Baby1]/[Baby2], [Cosmetic Mode]

, [Scenery], [i-Scenery], [Sunset], [i-Sunset], [Aerial Photo]

.

[Night Portrait], [i-Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [i-Night Scenery],
[Starry Sky]

[Sports], [Party], [Candle Light], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow], [Aerial Photo]

Î [Baby1]/[Baby2]
í [Pet]
1 [Food]

[Travel Date]

Í [Motion Picture]

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Playback/Editing

[Calendar]

You can display pictures by recording date.

Touc h [ 3]/[4] to select the month to be
played back.

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month,

that month is not displayed.

• Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen.

Select the date you wish to play back, and
then touch [Set].

Touch the picture you wish to play back.

• Touch [ ] to return to the calendar search display

screen.

Note

The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected

•

when the calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first 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 Playback.

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Playback/Editing

[Playback] Mode: ¸

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu

You can set up pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like
cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc.

•

With [Text Stamp], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot
be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend
checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

[Upload Set]

It is possible to set up the images to be uploaded to the image sharing sites (Facebook/
YouTube) on this unit.

•

You can only upload still pictures to Facebook, and only motion pictures to YouTube.

• This cannot be done to the images in the built-in memory. Copy the images to a card

(P101), and then perform the [Upload Set].

Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34)

Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]).

Select the picture.

[Single] setting
Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and
then touch [Set].

Setting is cancelled by touching [Cancel].

•

• Exit the menu after it is set.

[Multi] setting

1 Touch the picture you wish to upload (repeat).

•

Selection will be cancelled by touching the same picture
again.

2 Touch [OK].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when
[Yes] is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.

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Playback/Editing

∫ Upload to the image sharing sites

An upload tool built-in to the camera “LUMIX Image Uploader” is automatically copied to
the card when you setup [Upload Set].
Perform the upload operation after connecting the camera to a PC (P106). For details,
refer to P109.

∫ Cancelling all the [Upload Set] settings

1 Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu.
2 Touch [CANCEL].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.

Note

•

Setting may not be possible for pictures recorded with other cameras.

• It cannot be set with the card less than 512 MB.

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Playback/Editing

[Text Stamp]

You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date onto the recorded
pictures.

Select [Text Stamp] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34)

Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]).

Select an image you wish to stamp with text.

• [‘] is displayed on pictures already with date or text stamped.

[Single] setting

1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image.
2 Touch [Set].

[Multi] setting

1 Touch a picture (repeat).

•

Selection will be cancelled by touching the same picture
again.

2 Touch [OK].

Touch [Set].

Select the item to stamp.

Item Setting item

[Shooting Date]

[Name]

[Location]

[Travel Date]

[W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and day.

[WITH TIME]:

[OFF]

[]
(BABY/PET):

[OFF]

[ON]:

[OFF]

[ON]: Stamps the travel date set under [Travel Date].

[OFF]

Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes.

Stamps names registered in name settings for
[Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode.

Stamps the travel destination name set under
[Location].

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Playback/Editing

Touc h [ ] .

Touc h [ O K ] .

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

Exit the menu after it is executed.

Note

When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you

•

specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer.

• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [Multi].

• The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out.

• Depending on the printer being used, some characters may be cut at printing. Check before

printing.

• When text is stamped onto the 0.3M (4:3) pictures, it is difficult to read it.

• Text and dates cannot be stamped on the pictures in the following cases.
– Motion pictures
– Pictures recorded without setting the clock
– Pictures with date or text stamped
– Pictures recorded with other equipment

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Playback/Editing

[Resize]

To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of
pixels) is reduced.

Select [Resize] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34)

Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]).

Select the picture and size.

[Single] setting

1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and

then touch [Set].

2 Touch the size you wish to change, and then touch

[Set].

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

•

is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.

[Multi] setting

1 Touch the size you wish to change.
2 Touch a picture (repeat).

•

Selection will be cancelled by touching the same picture
again.

3 Touch [OK].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes]
is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.

Note

You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [Multi].

•

• The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate.

• It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.

• Motion pictures or still pictures with date or text stamped cannot be resized.

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Playback/Editing

[Cropping]

You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34)

Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].

Select the parts to be cropped.

Touch [ ]: Enlarge
Touch [ ]: Reduce
Drag: Move

Touch [Set].

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

Exit the menu after it is executed.

Note

•

The picture quality of the cropped picture will deteriorate.

• It may not be possible to crop pictures recorded with other equipment.

• Motion pictures or still pictures with date or text stamped cannot be cropped.

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Playback/Editing

[Favorite]

You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as
favourites.

•

Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play])

• Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a Slide Show.

• Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([All Delete ExceptÜ])

Select [Favorite] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34)

Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]).

Select the picture.

[Single] setting
Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and
then touch [Set].

Setting is cancelled by touching [Cancel].

•

• Exit the menu after it is set.

[Multi] setting
Touch the pictures you wish to set as favourites.

Setting is cancelled by touching the same picture again.

•

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ Cancelling all the [Favorite] settings

1 Select [Favorite] on the [Playback] Mode menu.
2 Touch [CANCEL].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.

Note

You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites.

•

• You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favourites.

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Playback/Editing

[Print Set]

DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures
to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording
date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store.
For details, ask at your photo printing store.
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in
memory, copy them to a card (P101) and then set the print setting.

Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34)

Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]).

Select the picture.

[Single] setting
Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and
then touch [Set].

[Multi] setting
Touch the picture you wish to print.

Touc h [ 3]/[4] to set the number of prints, and then touch [Set] to
set.

• When [Multi] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not

possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.)

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ Cancelling all the [Print Set] settings

1 Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu.
2 Touch [CANCEL].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.

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Playback/Editing

∫ To print the date

After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by touching
[Date].

Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set

•

to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the
operating instructions for the printer.

• The date cannot be printed on pictures with date or text stamped.

Note

The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.

•

• Depending on the printer, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if

this is the case.

• It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the

settings, and reset the settings.

• [Print Set] cannot be set for motion pictures.

• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the print setting cannot be set.

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Playback/Editing

[Protect]

You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.

Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34)

Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]).

Select the picture.

[Single] setting
Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and
then touch [Set].

Setting is cancelled by touching [Cancel].

•

• Exit the menu after it is set.

[Multi] setting
Touch the picture you wish to protect.

Setting is cancelled by touching the same picture again.

•

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ Cancelling all the [Protect] settings

1 Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu.
2 Touch [CANCEL].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.

Note

The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.

•

• Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in

memory or the card is formatted.

• Even if you do not protect pictures on a card, they cannot be deleted when the card’s

Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].

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