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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FT4/DMC-TS4
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT4E30
F0212MG0
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................5
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance
of the Camera ...........................................8
Standard Accessories .............................13
Names of the Components .....................14
Preparation
Attaching the Strap..................................16
Charging the Battery ...............................17
• Charging ...........................................17
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures ..........19
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery...............................21
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 23
• Approximate number of recordable
pictures and available recording
time...................................................25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................27
• Changing the clock setting ................28
Tips for taking good pictures...................29
• Fit the strap and hold the camera
carefully ............................................29
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......29
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................30
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite
Settings (Programme AE Mode) .............32
Focusing..................................................33
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............35
• Changing the settings .......................37
Recording Motion Pictures ......................38
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]).....40
• Selecting a picture.............................40
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback) ................................41
• Using the Playback Zoom .................41
Playing Back Motion Pictures..................42
• Creating Still Pictures from
a Motion Picture ................................43
Deleting Pictures.....................................44
• To delete a single picture..................44
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 100) or all the pictures ............45
Setting the Menu.....................................46
• Setting menu items ...........................46
• Using the Quick Menu .......................48
About the Setup Menu.............................49
Recording
About the LCD Monitor............................61
Using the Zoom.......................................63
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom......................63
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in
Flash........................................................65
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting ...............................................65
Taking Close-up Pictures
([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) .....................68
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........69
Compensating the Exposure ...................70
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........71
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually (Manual Exposure Mode).........72
Take the Outdoors Scene
Expressively............................................73
• [Sports]..............................................73
• [Snow] ...............................................73
• [Beach & Snorkeling].........................74
• [Underwater]......................................76
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Record pictures that look like dioramas
(Miniature Effect Mode)...........................77
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene
Being Recorded (Scene Mode)...............78
• [Portrait] ............................................79
• [Soft Skin]..........................................79
• [Scenery]...........................................79
• [Panorama Shot] ............................... 80
• [Night Portrait] ...................................82
• [Night Scenery] .................................82
• [Handheld Night Shot]....................... 82
• [Food]................................................83
• [Baby1]/[Baby2].................................83
• [Pet]...................................................84
• [Sunset].............................................84
• [High Sens.] ......................................84
• [Glass Through] ................................84
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)...... 85
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition
Function ..................................................86
• Face Settings....................................87
Entering Text...........................................90
Using the [Rec] Menu..............................91
• [Aspect Ratio]....................................91
• [Picture Size].....................................92
• [Quality].............................................93
• [Sensitivity]........................................94
• [White Balance].................................95
• [AF Mode] .........................................98
• [Quick AF] .......................................100
• [Face Recog.].................................. 100
• [i.Exposure] .....................................100
• [Min. Shtr Speed] ............................101
• [i.Resolution] ................................... 102
• [Digital Zoom]..................................102
• [Burst]..............................................103
• [Time Lapse Shot]...........................105
• [Color Mode] ...................................108
• [AF Assist Lamp].............................108
• [Red-Eye Removal].........................109
• [Stabilizer] .......................................109
• [Date Stamp]...................................110
• [Clock Set].......................................110
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ...........111
• [Rec Mode]......................................111
• [Rec Quality]....................................112
• [Continuous AF] ..............................113
• [Wind Cut] .......................................113
GPS/Sensor
Recording using the GPS function ........114
Acquiring of the GPS information
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• Update the GPS information ...........118
• Change the recorded location
name information ............................119
• Switch between displaying and
hiding the location name
information ......................................120
• Register additional landmarks.........120
Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer)
are operated ..........................................121
Using the altimeter ................................122
• Adjusting the Altimeter ....................123
• Adding an altimeter log ...................125
• Viewing the altimeter log .................126
• Deleting the altimeter log ................127
Using the barometer..............................128
Using the compass ................................129
• Adjusting the compass....................130
Restricting the GPS/sensor functions....131
• Disabling the GPS/sensors
when the power is turned off...........131
.......115
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Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback ................ 132
• [Slide Show] .................................... 133
• [Filtering Play] .................................135
• [Calendar] .......................................137
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ......138
• [Auto Retouch] ................................138
Using the [Playback] Menu ...................139
• [Upload Set] ....................................139
• [Title Edit]........................................141
• [Place-Name Edit] ...........................142
• [Text Stamp]....................................143
• [Video Divide]..................................146
• [Resize]...........................................147
• [Cropping] .......................................148
• [Favorite].........................................149
• [Print Set] ........................................150
• [Protect]...........................................152
• [Face Rec Edit] ...............................153
• [Copy]..............................................154
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV
Screen...................................................155
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)...............157
Playing back 3D pictures.......................159
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and
Motion Pictures ..................................... 161
• Copy by inserting the SD card into
the recorder ....................................161
• Copy the playback image using
an AV cable ....................................162
• Copying to a PC using
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”......................163
Connecting to a PC ...............................164
• Acquiring of still pictures and
[MP4] motion pictures (other than
[AVCHD] motion pictures)............... 165
• Uploading the images to sharing
sites ................................................168
Printing the Pictures..............................169
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it .........................................170
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them ...................................170
• Print Settings ...................................171
Others
Screen Display ......................................174
Cautions for Use....................................176
Message Display ...................................190
Troubleshooting.....................................193
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Before Use
Please be sure to read
Performance of the Camera
from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.
Before Use
“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock
” (P8) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit
Care of the camera
∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)
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Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door
is opened or closed in places with sand or dust, etc. This may result
in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the side door is
closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it
may result in malfunction, etc.
• If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the side door,
remove with the supplied brush.
• If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner
side of the side door, wipe off with a soft, dry cloth. Do not open or
close the side door near the water, when underwater, using wet
hands, or when the camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.
Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking
the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.
e.g.:
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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.
– When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding
12 m (40 feet).
• Waterproof performance may be impaired.
• Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.
• It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
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∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be
caused by the environment in which the camera is used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant
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ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity,
sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to
2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the
camera gets close to the ambient temperature.
• Contact Panasonic’s Service Centre if the fogging does not
disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is
used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity, such as
the following:
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When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach, etc.
• When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at
high altitude
• When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment
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Before Use
About the GPS
About the location name information of this unit
Be sure to read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P184 before
using.
When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when the power
is turned off.
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Electromagnetic waves, etc. from this unit may affect other electronic devices, so set
[GPS Setting] to [OFF] or
plane takeoff or landing, or in an area where use is prohibited. (P115)
[Airplane Mode] to [ON] and turn the power of the unit off during
• Battery power is consumed even if the power is turned off when [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].
About the information of recording location
Location names of the recording locations or landmarks (such as name of the building, etc.) are
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as of December 2011. Information will not be updated.
• Depending on the country or the region, there may be less information for location names and
landmark names.
About the positioning
It will take longer for positioning in an environment where it is harder to receive the radio waves
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from the GPS satellites. (P114)
• Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may take approx. 2 to
3 minutes to complete the positioning when performing positioning for the first time or
when you perform positioning after turning on the power again after turning the unit off
with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] set to [ON].
• The positions of the GPS satellites are changing constantly, so positioning may not be
performed or the information may have errors depending on the recording location or
conditions.
• For details on how to perform positioning smoothly, read “Receiving signals from GPS
” on P114.
satellites
When used during overseas travel etc.
The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries.
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(As of December 2011)
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The usage of GPS etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region. This camera
has a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies etc. prior to your overseas
travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.
About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer
• Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical
purposes.
• When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, use the
measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a rough
indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools.
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(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X”
ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this
document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth
not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)
Anti-shock Performance
This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. The
camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1 feet)
thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if
dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). (¢2)
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all
conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure
in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense
Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to
pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.
However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping
onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop
impact is applied.)
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∫ Handling of the camera
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Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or
dropped, etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a
Panasonic’s Service Centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
• When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
• Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the
warranty.
• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).
• Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet
card or battery into the camera.
• Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at
ski resorts or at high altitude, etc.) or very high [above 40 oC (104 °F)], inside a car under strong
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for Underwater
use])
[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the
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side door completely closed.
• Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1 Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
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It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.
2: Return to the previous screen
1: View the next screen
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It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].
• When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET],
[Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
3 After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed
from the next time the power is turned on.
• This can also be viewed from [Precautions] (P49) in the [Setup] menu.
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Before Use
ロヰヤレ
ロヰヤレ
ロヰヤレ
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or
with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.
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If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, water
will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
• Wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
• If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.
• Be extremely careful to remove any sand, etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of
the rubber seal.
• Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder) side of the brush.
A Brush (supplied)
B Side door
2 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
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The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To
avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year.
Please contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs and other information.
3 Close the side door securely.
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Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.
• To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as
liquids, sand, hair or dust, etc.
C Red part
D [LOCK] switch (grey part)
E Released state
F Locked state
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Using the camera underwater
• Use the camera underwater to 12 m (40 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and
40 oC (32 oF and 104 °F).
• Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).
• Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m (40 feet).
• Do not use it in hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).
• Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.
• Do not open or close the side door underwater.
• Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be
maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a location where the
water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be
applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
• The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by
securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
Caring of the camera after using it underwater
Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing
the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
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Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair,
etc.
• It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand
may fall.
After using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than leaving it in a dirty
state.
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Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage,
discolouration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.
1 Rinse with water with the side door closed.
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After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in
fresh water pooled in a shallow container for about
10 minutes.
• If the zoom button or camera [ON/OFF] button do not
move smoothly, it may be caused by an adhesion of
foreign objects. Using in such a state may cause
malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign
objects by shaking the camera in fresh water.
• Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you
immerse the camera in water, but this is not a
malfunction.
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2 Drain water by holding the camera upside
down and shaking it lightly a few times.
After using the camera at the seaside or under
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water, or after washing it, water will remain at
the speaker site of the camera for a while and
it may cause lower sound or sound distortion.
• Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the camera
from dropping.
3 Wipe off water drops on the camera with a
soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a
shaded area that is well ventilated.
Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth.
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This unit incorporates drain design, draining
water in gaps in the camera [ON/OFF] button
and zoom button, etc.
• Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer
or similar. Waterproof performance will
deteriorate due to deformation.
• Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or cleanser, soap or detergents.
4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any
water droplets or sand left inside using a soft, dry cloth.
Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is opened without
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thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery slot or
the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft, dry cloth.
• The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed while it is still
wet, causing condensation or failure.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
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Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).
• Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• 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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123 4 56 7 8 9
MENU
/SET
Names of the Components
1Flash (P65)
2 GPS status indicator (P115)
3 Motion picture button (P38)
4 Shutter button (P32, 35)
5 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P27)
6 Self-timer indicator (P69)/
AF Assist Lamp (P108)/
LED light (P55)
7 GPS antenna (P114)
8 Microphone
9 Lens (P6, 180, 197)
10 LCD monitor (P61, 174, 179)
11 Speaker (P52)
12 Zoom button (P63)
13 [(] (Playback) button (P40)
14 Strap eyelet (P16)
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Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera
to ensure that you will not drop it.
15 Release lever (P21)
16 [LOCK] switch (P10, 21)
17 Side door (P10, 21, 22)
18 [MODE] button (P30, 132)
19 [Q.MENU] (P48)/[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
(P44)
20 [DISP.] button (P61)
21 [MENU/SET] button (P46)
22 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P70)
Auto Bracket (P71)
B: 4/Macro Mode (P68)
AF Tracking (P99)
C: 2/Self-timer (P69)
D: 1/Flash setting (P65)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or Press 4
10 11 12 13 14
22
21
MENU
/SET
181920
15
16
17
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ロヰヤレ
モヷチヰヶヵチバチュリヨリヵモロ
26
25
27
24
23 Tripod receptacle
24 [HDMI] socket (P155, 157)
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Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI
micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so may
cause malfunction.
25 Card slot (P21)
26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P155, 162, 165, 169)
27 Battery slot (P21)
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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection
details, refer to P22.
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Preparation
Preparation
Attaching the Strap
Run the strap through the strap eyelet on
the camera.
• If the strap cord is loose, it may snag when the side
door is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may
result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it
is not snagged in the side door.
Pass your hand through the strap and
adjust its length.
Note
Attach the strap correctly following the procedure.
•
• The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater securely fastening the strap around your
wrist.
• Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break.
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Preparation
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Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
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Charging
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC
(50 °F and 86 °F) (same as the battery temperature) is recommended.
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.
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plug-in type
inlet type
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
Preparation
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (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 between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 °F and 86 °F).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry
cloth.
∫ Charging time
Charging time Approx. 130 min
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the
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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
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Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
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Preparation
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 155 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
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• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image
Stabiliser function is set to [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
• Not using the GPS function.
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. 310 pictures
(By CIPA standard in Programme
AE Mode)
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Preparation
∫ Recording motion pictures
(Recording with picture quality set
Recordable time Approx. 100 min Approx. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min Approx. 50 min
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
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Please be aware that these times are approximate.
• Time of recording without using the GPS function.
• Actual recordable time is the time of recording possible with repeated on/off of the power, start/
stop of the recording, and zoom operations, etc.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [GFS]/[FSH] in [AVCHD] is
29 minutes 59 seconds.
[AVCHD]
to [FSH])
(Recording with picture quality set
[MP4]
to [FHD])
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 48 seconds.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫ Playback
Playback time Approx. 300 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.
– At low temperature or in cold locations such as ski resorts or at high altitude
¢ Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use. The battery performance
will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a
warm place such as inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Performance of
batteries and LCD monitor will restore to normal when the temperature returns to
normal.
¢
– When using [LCD Mode].
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
– When the GPS function is operating.
• 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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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P10)
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1:Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release
the lock.
2:Slide the release lever B and open the
side door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
ロヰヤレ
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 C. Pull the lever C 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.
D: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
Close the side door until it clicks, and then
lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward
[1].
• Confirm that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is not
showing.
モヷチヰヶヵチバチュリヨリヵモロ
ロヰヤレ
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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.)
∫ About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check for any
foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance is displayed along with a
warning sound when the following are performed. (P192)
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When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the card.
• When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the battery.
Note
After opening the side door, close it securely taking care not to get any foreign objects caught.
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• If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.
• Warning message display can be turned off by pressing any button.
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 side door A.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
4 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket C of the
DC coupler.
Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera
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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.
• Side door cannot be closed while the AC adaptor is connected.
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• Do not apply any force to the side door with the weight of the cable or your hand when
the AC adaptor is connected. It may cause damage.
• The DC coupler may get disconnected from this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting
the AC adaptor, so take caution.
• Before removing the DC coupler, turn the camera off and disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
• Waterproof/dustproof function does not operate when the AC adaptor is connected.
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted
When a card has been inserted
Pictures can be recorded on the built-in
memory and played back.
Pictures can be recorded on the card and
played back.
• When using the built-in memory:
>ð (access indication
k
• When using the card:
(access indication
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
¢
)
¢
)
Built-in Memory
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P154)
• Memory size: Approx. 20 MB
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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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
¢
with “Class 4” 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) during access (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.
2
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation. (P60)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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A
B
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by pressing
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[DISP.] several times. (P61)
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
∫ Number of recordable pictures
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[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]
[Picture Size]
12M 3 380 6260 12670
5M (EZ) 7 650 10620 21490
0.3M (EZ) 120 10050 162960 247150
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 20 MB)
2GB 32 GB 64 GB
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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
• [AVCHD]
[Rec Quality]
GFS j 15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
FSH j 15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
GS j 15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
SH j 15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 20 MB)
2GB 32 GB 64 GB
• [MP4]
[Rec Quality]
FHD j 12m26s 3h23m22s 6h51m21s
HD j 23m45s 6h28m15s 13h05m20s
VGA 20s 52m17s 14h14m28s 28h48m24s
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 20 MB)
2GB 32 GB 64 GB
Note
Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when
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[Upload Set] is performed.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [GFS]/[FSH] in [AVCHD] is
29 minutes 59 seconds.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 48 seconds.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
• If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to [Requirements for Underwater use] below.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
[Requirements for Underwater use]
Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance.
[Please set the clock] is displayed after viewing the last screen.
For details, refer to P9.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format), and
press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination
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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing
[].
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Press [MENU/SET].
• Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
Select [Yes] to automatically correct the clock, and then press
[MENU/SET].
• Message screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the home area, and
then press [MENU/SET].
• Confirmation screen to operate the altimeter,
barometer and compass is displayed. Select [Yes] to
operate them.
Changing the clock setting
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P46)
•
The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print
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the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] (P110) or [Text
Stamp] (P143).
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.
• When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], the GPS function will operate even when the power is
turned off. Electromagnetic waves, etc. from this unit may affect other electronic
devices, so set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] to [ON] and turn the unit off
when you carry this unit onboard an airplane or inside a hospital, etc.
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Tips for taking good pictures
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P16)
• 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/LED light, microphone or lens,
etc.
A Strap
B Flash
C AF Assist Lamp/LED light
D Microphone
∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [Rotate Disp.] (P59) 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] (P109), a tripod or the Self-timer
(P69).
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– In [Night Portrait] or [Night Scenery] in Scene Mode
– When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]
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Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording
Mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
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∫ List of Recording Modes
Programme AE Mode (P32)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Intelligent Auto Mode (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Manual Exposure Mode (P72)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Sports Mode (P73)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Snow Mode (P73)
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski
resort or a snow-covered mountain.
Beach & Snorkeling Mode (P74)
This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach.
Underwater Mode (P76)
This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m (40 feet) by the
use of the marine case (DMW-MCFT3: optional).
Miniature Effect Mode (P77)
This is an imaging effect which defocuses the surroundings to make it look like a
diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
Scene Mode (P78)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3D Photo Mode (P85)
Takes a 3D picture.
Note
When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set
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Recording Mode will be set.
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D
B C
A
Recording Mode:
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings
(Programme AE 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.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Program AE],
and then press [MENU/SET].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
• The focus indication D (green) lights when the subject
is focused.
• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Except when
using a flash)
Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.
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A
B
Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press
the shutter button halfway.
Focus
Focus indication A On Blinks
AF area B White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
When the subject is focused When the subject is not
focused
• The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.
∫ About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not 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
T
ロヰヤレ
W
5 cm (0.16 feet)
30 cm (0.98 feet)
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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
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.
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∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in
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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
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A
B
Recording Mode:
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/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White
Balance/ Face Detection/[Quick AF]/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[AF Assist Lamp]/
[Red-Eye Removal]/[Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF]
• Image quality is fixed to [A].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto],
and then press [MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A Focus indication
• The AF area B 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.
• You can set the AF tracking by pressing 3. For details,
refer to P99. (AF tracking is cancelled by pressing 3
again)
• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the
subject) will change depending on the zoom factor.
Please check with the recordable range display on the
screen. (P33)
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Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
>
¦
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
1
¢
[i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]
2
¢
[i-Baby]
¢1 Only when [ ] is selected.
¢2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of
registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or
younger is detected.
When recording motion pictures
>
¦
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the colour of the
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, underwater, 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.
• Face Detection may become slower or it may not detect underwater.
• 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 picture. In
Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on
the screen when backlighting is detected. The actual backlighting conditions and [ ] may
not always match.
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Changing the settings
Following menus can be set.
Menu Item
[Rec]
[Motion Picture]
[GPS/Sensor]
[Setup]
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For the setting method of the menu, refer to P46.
¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.
Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode
∫ [Color 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.
∫ [Motion Deblur]
–
When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The camera
automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce
blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of pixels may be reduced.)
About the flash (P65)
• When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
• When [ ], [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Color Mode]¢/
[Motion Deblur]/[Face Recog.]
[Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality]
[GPS Setting]/[Repositioning]/[Sensor Settings]/[Airplane
Mode]/[GPS Area Select]/[Area Info. Set]/[My Landmark]/
[Altimeter]/[Calibrate compass]
[Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[LED Light]/[Language]/
[Stabilizer Demo.]
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BAC
Applicable modes:
Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
• You can record motion pictures fitting each
Recording Mode.
• Release the motion picture button right after you
press it.
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash
while recording motion pictures.
• For the setting of the [Rec Mode] and
[Rec Quality], refer to P 111.
Stop the recording by pressing the
motion picture button again.
∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on
a large format TV or for saving to disc.
MP4:
This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when
uploading videos to the internet.
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or
sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment
compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed
properly. In this case, use this unit.
•
For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
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Note
When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA].
•
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static
electricity or electromagnetic waves, etc. depending on the environment of the Motion Picture
Recording.
• Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of
view may change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [Video Rec Area] (P54) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is
displayed.
• About zooming while recording motion pictures
– If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, settings will be
cancelled, and the recordable range will change drastically.
– If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may
be recorded.
– The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures.
– Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into
focus.
• If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using Miniature Effect Mode, the
camera may go on recording for a certain period. Continue to hold the camera until the
recording ends.
• Noise may be recorded underwater.
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording
motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut
off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected, etc., the motion
picture being recorded will not be recorded.
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
– In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
• A sound might be muffed or warped when there is water on the microphone or the speaker.
Wipe the residue after letting the water drip out from the microphone and speaker by tipping it
down, and use it only after letting it dry for a while. (P180)
• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Recording Mode
Recording Mode while recording motion
picture
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] in Scene Mode Portrait Mode
• [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery] and
[Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode
Low Light Mode
• Programme AE Mode
• Manual Exposure Mode
• [Sports]
• [Pet] in Scene Mode
Normal Motion Picture
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B
A
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Press [(].
• Normal Playback is displayed automatically when the
power is turned on by pressing and holding the [
button.
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 cameras may not be able to play back on this unit.
Selecting a picture
Press 2 or 1.
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
A File number
B Picture number
• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the
pictures in succession.
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
(]
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ヸ
A
ヵ
B
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Press [W] on the zoom button.
1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen
display
A Number of the selected picture and the total number of
recorded pictures
• Press [T] on the zoom button to return to the previous screen.
• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to Normal Playback
Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Using the Playback Zoom
Press [T] on the zoom button.
1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
•
When you press [W] on the zoom button after enlarging the
picture, the magnification becomes lower.
• When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication B appears for about 2 seconds, and the position of
the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality
deteriorates.
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A
B
Playing Back Motion Pictures
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime
Motion JPEG
formats.
Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion
picture icon (such as [ ]/[ ]), and then
press 3 to play back.
A Motion picture icon
B Motion picture recording time
• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed
on the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
• Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in
[AVCHD].
∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.
Play/Pause
3
4 Stop
Fast rewind¢/
2
Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing)
Fast forward¢/
1
Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing)
Reduce volume level
[W]
Increase volume level
[T]
¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again.
Note
When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.
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• To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.
• Be careful not to block the speaker of the camera during playback.
• Motion pictures recorded in Miniature Effect Mode play back at approximately 8 times speed.
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Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.
Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.
Press [MENU/SET].
• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Exit the menu after it is executed.
Note
•
The picture is saved with the following recording sizes.
[AVCHD] Picture size [MP4] Picture size
[GFS]/[FSH]/
[GS]/[SH]
2 M (16:9)
• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
• Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.
[FHD]/[HD] 2 M (16:9)
[VGA] 0.3 M (4:3)
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted.
•
• Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.
Press [(].
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then
press [ ].
• Confirmation screen is displayed.
Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
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To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures
Press [ ].
Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or
[Delete All] and then press [MENU/SET].
• [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set
as favourite when [All Delete Except Favorite] is
selected with the [Delete All] set.
(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press 3/
4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press
[DISP.] to set. (Repeat this step.)
• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISP.] is
pressed again, the setting is cancelled.
(When [Delete Multi] is selected), Press
[MENU/SET].
• Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
Note
The picture group taken in [Time Lapse Shot] (pictures with the [ ] icon) will be treated as a
•
single picture. Deleting the picture group will delete all pictures in the group. (P107)
• Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC
adaptor (optional).
• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures
and playing them back 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]) to [š] ([Face Detection])
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then
press [MENU/SET].
Menu Description of settings
[Rec] (P91 to 110)
(Recording Mode only)
[Motion Picture] (P111 to 113)
(Recording Mode only)
[Playback] (P139 to 154)
(Playback Mode only)
[GPS/Sensor] (P114 to 131)
[Setup] (P49 to 60)
This menu lets you set the Colouring, Sensitivity,
Aspect Ratio, Number of pixels and other aspects of
the pictures you are recording.
This menu lets you set the [Rec Mode], [Rec Quality],
and other aspects for motion picture recording.
This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or
Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
This menu lets you adjust the altimeter and depth
meter or display the current location information using
the GPS function.
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep
tone settings and other settings which make it easier
for you to operate the camera.
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A
Press 3/4 to select the menu item and
then press [MENU/SET].
A Menu screen page
• It will switch to next page when you reach the bottom.
(It will also switch by pressing the zoom button)
Press 3/4 to select the setting and then
press [MENU/SET].
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] several times or press the shutter
button halfway.
Note
•
There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being
used on the camera due to the specifications.
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Using the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
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style the camera is in.
Press [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the
setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the
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About the Setup Menu
[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before
using them.
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P46.
[Precautions]
•
Refer to P9 for details.
U [Clock Set]
• Refer to P27 for details.
[Auto Clock Set]
• If [ON] is selected, the settings screen will be displayed. Perform the procedures starting from
of “Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)” (P27). (first time only)
Step
7
• When [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], [World Time] (P50) is set to [Destination] automatically.
• The date and time corrected with [Auto Clock Set] are not as accurate as the radio clock. If it
cannot correct accurately, reset the clock using [Clock Set].
To maintain waterproof performance, display the things you need
to check before use.
Setting Date/Time.
The clock is updated automatically using the GPS function.
[ON]:
This unit receives the date and time information from the GPS
satellites and automatically corrects the time for the current
location.
[OFF]
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B
A
D
C
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and
record them on the pictures you take.
After selecting [Destination] or [Home], press 2/1 to select
an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
•
Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set after
setting up [Home].
“ [Destination]:
[World Time]
Travel destination area
A Current time of the destination area
B Time difference from home area
– [Home]:
Your home area
C Current time
D Time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)
• Press 3 if you are using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) Press 3
once more to return to the normal time.
• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time
difference from the home area.
• When the [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], you can change daylight saving time setting in
[Destination] only.
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Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name
of the travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when
playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures
with [Text Stamp] (P143).
[Travel Setup]:
[SET]:
Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how
many days after) of the travel are recorded.
— [Travel Date]
[OFF]:
Elapsed days are not recorded.
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The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after
the return date. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will be
also set to [OFF].
[Location]:
[SET]:
Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.
[OFF]
•
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on
P90.
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is not recorded before the
departure date.
• [Location] is stored separately from the location name information stored in pictures with the
GPS function.
• For motion pictures recorded using [FSH]/[SH] in [AVCHD], [Travel Date] cannot be set.
• [Travel Date] cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other Recording Mode will
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This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [Beep Level]: [Shutter Vol.]:
[t]
([Low])
[u]
([High])
[s]
([OFF])
[Beep Tone]:
2 3
[]/[]/[]
[]
([Low])
[]
([High])
[]
([OFF])
[Shutter Tone]:
[]/[]/[]
u [Volume]
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Also,
when connected, no sound is output from the camera speakers.
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor is
adjusted.
[Brightness]:
Adjust the brightness.
[Contrast · Saturation]:
Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours.
[Red Tint]:
[LCD Display]
Adjust the red tint.
[Blue Tint]:
Adjust the blue tint.
1 Select the settings by pressing
3/4, and adjust with 2/1.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does
not affect the recorded pictures.
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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])
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:
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 Recording 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 if no operations are preformed for
30 seconds when recording in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor
bright again.
• When [LCD Mode] is set, the usage time is reduced.
Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
[Guide Line]
• When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these
lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and
the balance of the subject.
• The [Pattern] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
• In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.
displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P61)
[Rec. Info.]:
[ON]/[OFF]
[Pattern]:
[]/[]
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This allows you to set either to display or not display the
histogram.
[ON]/[OFF]
A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness
[Histogram]
along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the
number of pixels at each brightness level on the
vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
A dark
B optimal
C bright
• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
– When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [n0 EV] during exposure compensation
or in the Manual Exposure Mode
– When the flash is activated
– When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places
– When the exposure is not adequately adjusted
• The Histogram is an approximation in Recording Mode.
• The Histogram of a picture may not match in the Recording Mode and the Playback Mode.
• The Histogram displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture
editing software used in PCs, etc.
• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases.
– Intelligent Auto Mode
– Multi Playback
– Recording motion pictures
– Playback Zoom
– Calendar
– When HDMI micro cable is connected
[Video Rec Area]
• Motion picture recording area display is only an approximation.
• Recording area display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size
setting.
Angle of view for Motion Picture Recording can be checked.
[ON]/[OFF]
• It will be fixed to [OFF] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.
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This will illuminate the subject with a lamp when taking motion
pictures in dark surrounding.
Also, the LED can also be used as a simple light when necessary.
[]:
LED light A is turned on continuously while
recording motion pictures.
[LED Light]
To use a simple light
If you set to [ ], and press and hold down 1
(‰) on the recording standby screen, the LED
light will come on for 60 seconds. The LED light can be
conveniently used as a simple light when you wish to illuminate
your immediate surroundings in a dark location.
To turn off the light at any time, press [ ].
[]
• Maximum illuminating range of the LED light is 50 cm (1.6 feet).
• The life of battery will decrease when the LED light is turned on constantly.
• In locations where the use of light is prohibited, set to [ ].
• It is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.
– [Underwater]
– In [Panorama Shot] or [Baby1]/[Baby2] in Scene Mode
– In 3D Photo Mode
• It is not available in Playback Mode.
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ECO
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor.
p [Auto Power Off]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.
q [Economy]
[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF]
ECO
[LCD Power Save]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered. The battery life will be
conserved by lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor
further during the recording
¢ Excluding the Digital Zoom range.
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.
[ON]/[OFF]
• [Auto Power Off] is set to [5 MIN. ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
• [Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases.
– When 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]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
• The effect of the [LCD Power Save] is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the Optical
Zoom range.
• The effect of the [LCD Power Save] will not affect the image being recorded.
• Setting of [LCD Mode] has priority over the setting of [LCD Power Save] regarding the
brightness of the LCD monitor.
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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the
still picture.
[1SEC.]
o [Auto Review]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed.
[OFF]
• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases.
– When using Auto Bracket
– When using [Burst]
• In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed
to [2SEC.].
• [Auto Review] does not work in the following cases.
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When recording motion pictures.
v [No.Reset] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P60) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number.
w [Reset]
• When the [Rec] menu settings are reset 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] menu settings are reset, data registered with [Face Recog.] will be also reset.
• When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.
The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.
– The birthday and name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode
– [GPS/Sensor] menu
– The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
– The [World Time] setting
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
[y] ([Select on connection]):
x [USB Mode]
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
[{] ([PictBridge(PTP)]):
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
[z] ([PC]):
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
Set to match the colour television system in each country or the
type of TV.
[|] ([Video Out]):
[NTSC]:
Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]:
Video output is set to PAL system.
| [Output] • This will operate when the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI micro cable
(optional) is connected.
[ ] ([TV Aspect]):
[W]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
• This will work when the AV cable (supplied) is connected.
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Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link
compatible equipment using HDMI micro cable (optional).
[ON]:
[VIERA Link]
Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible
equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
[OFF]:
Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
• This will work when the HDMI micro cable (optional) is connected.
• Refer to P157 for details.
Setup the output method for 3D pictures.
[]:
Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[3D Playback]
[]:
Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
• This will work when the HDMI micro cable (optional) is connected.
• Refer to P159 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were
recorded holding the camera vertically.
[] ([On]):
M [Rotate Disp.]
Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD display so that they are
displayed vertically.
[] ([External Only]):
Rotate only the picture on a TV so that it is displayed vertically.
[OFF]
• Refer to P40 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.
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[Version Disp.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
[Format]
irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully
before formatting.
The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (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.
~ [Language]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
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 Stabiliser function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed
during the [Stabilizer Demo.].
• [Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.
• [Auto Demo] is not output to the television.
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2
3
Recording
About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
1 LCD monitor
When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not
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activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back Motion
Pictures and during a Slide Show, you can only select G or K.
In Recording Mode
ABC
FED
¢
A Normal display
B Normal display
C Environment information
D Altimeter log
E No display
F No display (Recording guide line)
1
¢
1
¢
2
¢
3
¢1
2 Number of recordable pictures
3 Available recording time
¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
¢2 If the [Sensor Settings] in [GPS/Sensor] menu is set to [ON], the environment information
measured by the compass, altimeter, and barometer is displayed. Also if the [GPS Setting] is
set to [ON], the
latitude/longitude is displayed.
¢3 If the [Logging] of [Altimeter] (selectable when [Sensor Settings] is set to [ON]) in [GPS/
Sensor] menu is set to [ON], a graph displaying an altimeter log is displayed.
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In Playback Mode
GHI
KJ
G Normal display
H Display with recording information
¢1
I Environment information
J Altimeter log
K No display
¢
2
¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.
¢2 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [DISP.] is pressed.
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Applicable modes:
Using the Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record
landscapes in wide angle.
Setting the number of pixels to 8 M or less will operate the Extra Optical Zoom to take
zoomed pictures without affecting quality.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Press [W] on the zoom button.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Press [T] on the zoom button.
∫ Types of zooms
Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum
magnification
Picture
quality
Conditions None
¢1 This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on
[Picture Size] setting.
4.6k 9.1k
No deterioration No deterioration
[Picture Size] with (P92) is
selected.
¢1
The zoom functions below can also be used to further increase the zoom magnification.
Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom
Maximum
magnification
Picture
quality
Conditions
¢2 This is 2k magnification when [i.Resolution] in [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
Zoom in while limiting deterioration
[i.Resolution] (P102) on the [Rec] menu
is set to [i.ZOOM].
Approx. 2k 4k
The higher the magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.
[Digital Zoom] (P102) on the [Rec]
menu is set to [ON].
¢2
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∫ Screen display
A Extra Optical Zoom indication
B Optical Zoom range
C Intelligent Zoom range
D Digital Zoom range
E Zoom magnification
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in
•
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) –¶]
Note
The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
•
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures
with the optical zoom.
• When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer (P69) for taking
pictures.
• For details about using the zoom while recording motion pictures, refer to P39.
• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.
– In [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode
– In Macro Zoom Mode
– In [Handheld Night Shot] or [High Sens.] in Scene Mode
– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
– When recording motion pictures
• The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.
– In [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode
– In Macro Zoom Mode
– In [Handheld Night Shot] or [High Sens.] in Scene Mode
– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases.
– In Intelligent Auto Mode
– In Miniature Effect Mode
– In [Handheld Night Shot] or [High Sens.] in Scene Mode
– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
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Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
A Photo flash
Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰].
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
Item Description of settings
[‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording
[]([iAuto])
[]
([Auto/Red-Eye])
[‰]
([Forced Flash On])
[]
([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])
[Œ]
([Forced Flash Off]
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the
type of subject and brightness. (P37)
¢2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal] (P109) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash
icon.
¢1
¢2
¢2
)
conditions make it necessary.
The flash is automatically activated when the recording
conditions make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in
the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low
lighting conditions.
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under
fluorescent light.
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated
so that the dark background landscape will become bright.
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a
dark background.
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)
‡ ‰ Œ
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• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫ The available flash range
•
The available flash range is an approximation.
Wide Te le
[AUTO] in
[Sensitivity]
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.6 m (18 feet)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‡
1/60 to 1/1300
‰Œ
¢1 It may vary depending on the [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.
¢2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO].
¢1
• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
– When the Optical Image Stabiliser is set to [OFF].
– When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image
Stabiliser is set to [ON].
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
• The shutter speed for Manual Exposure Mode, [Sports], [Snow], [Beach & Snorkeling],
[Underwater] and Scene Modes will be different from above table.
30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.1 m (10 feet)
1 to 1/1300
1 or 1/4 to 1/1300
¢1
¢2
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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.
• Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate
level of exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white 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.
• If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.
• The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions.
– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ]
– When the shutter speed is too 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 as evident.
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Applicable modes:
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers.
Press 4 [#].
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Description of 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 up.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
• Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between
the camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
• [Macro Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases.
– In Miniature Effect Mode
– In 3D Photo Mode
– When [ ] in [AF Mode] is set
– When [Burst] is set to [ ] or [ ]
You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm
(0.16 feet) from the lens by pressing the zoom button
upmost to Wide (1k).
Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further
enlarge when taking the picture.
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 (0.16 feet)].
•
The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.
• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital zoom range)
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Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 [ë].
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Description of settings
[]([10 sec.])
[]([2 sec.])
[OFF]
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
• The Self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to
•
avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
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Note
•
When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.
• The self-timer cannot be set in the following cases.
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When recording motion pictures.
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Applicable modes:
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background.
Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure
towards positive.
Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [Exposure] appears.
Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and then
press [MENU/SET].
• The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV
changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.
• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the
subject.
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Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket d1EV
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EV j1 EV i1 EV
Press 3 [È] several times until [Auto Bracket]
appears.
Press 2/1 to set the compensation range of the
exposure and then press [MENU/SET].
• When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (d0).
Note
•
When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.
• When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the Exposure Compensation value appears on the
screen.
• In Manual Exposure Mode, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, Auto Bracket is
cancelled.
• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• [Œ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.
• You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions.
– In [Panorama Shot] and [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When recording motion pictures
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A BC
Recording Mode:
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Manual Exposure], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press 3.
• Press [DISP.] to select between the aperture value setting and the shutter speed setting.
Press 2/1 to adjust, and then press [MENU/SET].
A Aperture Value
B Shutter Speed
C Manual Exposure Assistance
Available Aperture Value (Wide)
F3.3
F10
• Depending on the zoom magnification, available aperture values change.
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
•
The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures
on the playback screen.
Note
The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on
•
the playback screen.
• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure
is not adequate.
• Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter
button is pressed all the way.
• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
• The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [100] when you change the Recording Mode to Manual
Exposure Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
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(Per 1/3 EV)
60 to 1/1300
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Recording Mode:
Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively
By setting the Recording Mode to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] pictures can be taken more
effectively matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & snorkeling.
Note
•
Tone of the colour of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage.
• The following cannot be set as the camera adjusts automatically.
– [Sensitivity]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]/[Red-Eye Removal]
[Sports]
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Sports], and then press [MENU/SET].
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 feet) or more.
[Snow]
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or
a snow-covered mountain.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Snow], and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
•
To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
etc., clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read
the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
camera.
“(Important) About
” (P8) before using the
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A
[Beach & Snorkeling]
This is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach. Depth meter will
automatically operate. It can be a rough indication of how deep you have gone
underwater.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Beach & Snorkeling], and then press
[MENU/SET].
∫ About the [Depth indicator]
Make sure to perform [Depth indicator] in [GPS/Sensor] menu to set the depth meter
before you dive underwater.
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4 to select [Depth indicator], and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. Depth meter will be set to 0 m (0 feet) when [Yes] is
selected. Exit the menu once completed.
∫ About the screen display underwater
When [DISP.] is pressed several times, the environment information
screen for the depthmeter, etc. is displayed.
A Depth meter
• Depth meter will display the depth to 12 m (40 feet) in 3 levels.
When the third level is flashing
Entire depth meter is flashing There is risk that depth has exceeded 12 m (40 feet).
• Camera will automatically set to the optimal picture quality for underwater from the depth
information. Icons showing the picture quality will switch in such a case.
It is adjusted to optimal picture quality for underwater up to a depth of 3 m (10 feet)
[]
when [ ] is displayed.
It is adjusted to optimal picture quality for underwater for a depth of 3 m (10 feet) to
[]
12 m (40 feet) when [ ] is displayed.
∫ About the white balance
You can adjust the hue to your preferred setting using [WB Adjust.] (P97).
You are approaching a depth of 12 m (40 feet), which is the
diving limit of this unit. Please be aware.
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Note
Measured depth may not be accurate when pressure is applied to front or rear of this unit by
•
pressing with your hands, etc. In such a case, it is recommended to perform [Depth indicator]
again when you get back to the surface.
• The display may differ significantly depending on the weather conditions (atmospheric
pressure, air temperature), or seawater temperature.
• For more accurate depth measurements, we recommend that you perform [Depth indicator]
before you dive underwater.
• When the unit is wet immediately after coming out of the water, etc., it may not be able to
measure atmospheric pressure accurately. For details, read
atmospheric pressure
• To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
etc., clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read
the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
camera.
• Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then
wipe the water off with a soft, dry cloth. (P11)
” (P128).
“About the measured altitude and
“(Important) About
” (P8) before using the
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[Underwater]
This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m (40 feet) by the use of the
marine case (DMW-MCFT3: optional).
¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to “IP68”. It is possible to take
pictures in 12 m (40 feet) depth for 60 minutes.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Underwater], and then press [MENU/SET].
∫ Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take
pictures of a fast moving subject, etc.
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press 2 to fix the focus.
The AF lock icon appears when the subject is focused.
•
• Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.
• When you press the zoom button, the AF lock is cancelled. In this case, focus on the subject
and fix the focus again.
• You cannot set to AF lock when [AF Mode] is set to [ ].
∫ About the white balance
You can adjust the hue to your preferred setting using [WB Adjust.] (P97).
Note
To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
•
etc., clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read
the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
camera.
• Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it, then
wipe the water off with a soft, dry cloth. (P11)
• Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot reach the
camera.
• When there is a significant amount of matter floating in the water, set the flash to [Œ].
“(Important) About
” (P8) before using the
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Recording Mode:
Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature
Effect Mode)
By creating areas that are blurred and areas that are not, the picture will look like that of a
miniature model. Motion pictures can also be recorded with diorama effects that appear to
be played back in fast forward.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Miniature Effect], and then press [MENU/
SET].
Note
Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if
•
frames are dropping.
• No sound is recorded in motion pictures.
• Approximately 1/8 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 8 minutes, the resulting
motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.)
The displayed available recording time is approximately 8 times. When switching to Recording
Mode, please check the available recording time.
• When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking the picture because
of signal processing. This is not a malfunction.
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Recording 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.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then
press [MENU/SET].
Note
To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using 3/4/2/1, and
•
then press [MENU/SET].
• The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts automatically.
– [Sensitivity]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]
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[Portrait]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve
the appearance of the persons and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
[Soft Skin]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode enables the texture of
their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is effective when taking pictures of
people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.
•
• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
[Scenery]
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
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[Panorama Shot]
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and
are combined to make a single panorama picture.
1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press
[MENU/SET].
2 After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET].
•
A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed.
3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
4 Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a
small circle in the direction selected in Step
∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
Recording from left to right
Move the camera in a single swirling motion of
about 8 seconds.
•
Move the camera at a constant speed.
Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if
the camera is moved too fast or slow.
A 1 second
B 2 seconds
C 3 seconds
1.
D Move the camera in the recording direction without shaking it. If the camera shakes too
much, pictures may not be able to be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may
become narrower (smaller).
E Move the camera towards the edge of the range you wish to record. (The edge of the
range will not be recorded in the last frame)
5 Press the shutter button once again to end the still picture recording.
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Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
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Note
The zoom position is fixed to Wide.
•
• The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As
a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama
picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
• When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may
appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases.
• The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama picture
varies depending on the recording direction and the number of combined pictures. The
maximum number of pixels is shown below.
Recording direction Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution
Horizontal 8000 pixels 1080 pixels
Vertical 1440 pixels 8000 pixels
• A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictures may not be combined
properly when recording the following subjects or under the recording conditions below.
– Subjects with a single, uniform colour or repetitive pattern (such as the sky or a beach)
– Moving subjects (person, pet, car, waves, flowers blowing in the breeze, etc.)
– Subjects where the colour or patterns change in a short time (such as an image appearing on
a display)
– Dark places
– Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent lights or candles
∫ About playback
Playback zoom can be performed even for pictures that were recorded using [Panorama
Shot].
If 3 is pressed during playback, the screen will automatically scroll in the same direction
during recording.
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.
3
Start/Pause
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Stop
4
¢ You can perform frame-by-frame forward/rewind by pressing 1/2 during a pause.
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[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 for 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 for up to 8 seconds.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[Handheld Night Shot]
This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are
all combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture
even when recording with the camera in your hand.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
Note
•
Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving
subjects.
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[Food]
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
[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] (P143).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1 Press 3/4 to select [Age] or [Name] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day)
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P90.
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.
3/4: Setting
[MENU/SET]: Set
4 Press 4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET] 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 for up to 1 second.
2.
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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 P83.
[Sunset]
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid
pictures of the red colour of the sun.
[High Sens.]
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these
subjects in dimly lit rooms.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).
[Glass Through]
This mode is ideal for taking pictures of scenery and other landscapes through clear glass,
such as in vehicles or buildings.
Note
The camera may focus on the glass if it is dirty or has dust on it.
•
• The pictures taken may not look natural if the glass is coloured. When this happens, change
the white balance settings.
(P95)
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Recording Mode:
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, two pictures
selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will play back in
2D)
Refer to P159 for details about the playback method.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select [3D Photo Mode], and then press [MENU/
SET].
• Description of recording method is displayed. To exit, press [MENU/SET].
Start the recording and then slide the
camera horizontally straight from left to
right.
• A guide is displayed while recording.
• Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet)
within approximately 4 seconds using the guide.
∫ Technique for taking 3D pictures
–
Take a picture of a subject that is not moving
– Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc.
– Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, then press the shutter
button fully and move the camera
– When you start recording with the subject slightly to the right of the centre, the subject will
be close to the centre in the final picture
Note
You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
•
• The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).
• Zoom position is fixed to Wide.
• The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make
the shutter speed become high-speed.
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.
• Recording may not be possible depending on the recording conditions for the following cases.
You may not get a 3D effect or the picture may be warped even if it was possible to record.
– When the subject is too dark/bright
– When the brightness of the subject changes
– When the subject is moving
– Not enough contrast
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Applicable modes:
Recording
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and
prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
[Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
•
The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition
function.
In Recording Mode
–
Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered
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face
(if name has been set for the registered face)
In Playback Mode
–
Display of name and age (if information has been registered)
– Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition
([Category Selection] in [Filtering Play]).
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first
•
picture.
• [Face Recog.] does not guarantee secure recognition of a person.
• Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise distinctive facial features than
regular face detection.
• Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [Name] set
to [OFF] will not be categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).
• Even when Face Recognition information is changed (P89), Face Recognition
information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be
categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play])
• To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in
[Face Rec Edit] (P153).
• [Face Recog.] cannot be used in the following cases.
– Recording Modes which do not allow setting to [š] of [AF Mode]
– When recording motion pictures
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Face Settings
You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3
pictures/registration)
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
•
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline
of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair
when registering.
• Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when registering.
(Flash will not flash during registration.)
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or
angles. (P88)
• Additionally register at the location of recording.
• When a person who is registered is not recognised, correct by re-registering.
• Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for
registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.
(Good example for
registering)
Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
(P46)
/
Press 3
4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face
Recognition frame that is not registered,
and then press [MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with the
guide.
• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when
[Yes] is selected.
• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.)
cannot be registered.
• When [DISP.] is pressed, an explanation appears for
taking face images.
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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
• You can register up to 3 face images.
Item Description of settings
It is possible to register names.
1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
[Name]
2 Enter the name.
•
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering
” section on P90.
Tex t
It is possible to register the birthday.
1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
[Age]
[Focus Icon]
2 Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day),
and then press 3/4 to set and then press [MENU/
SET].
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is
focused.
Press 3/4 to select the focus icon, and then press
[MENU/SET].
To add additional face images.
(
Add Images)
1 Select the unregistered Face Recognition frame, and
then press [MENU/SET].
[Add Images]
• Exit the menu after it is set.
2 Perform steps 4 in “Face Settings”.
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
Press 2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then
press [MENU/SET].
•
If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.
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Change or delete the information for a registered person
You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also
delete the information of the registered person.
1 Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu, and then press [MENU/SET]. (P46)
2 Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete and then press
[MENU/SET].
4 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Description of settings
[Info Edit]
[Priority]
[Delete]
•
Exit the menu after it is set.
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for
higher-priority faces.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press
[MENU/SET].
Deleting information of a registered person.
5 in “Face Settings”.
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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. (Only
alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen.
• You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
– [Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode
– [Name] in [Face Recog.]
– [My Landmark]
– [Location] in [Travel Date]
– [Title Edit]
– [Place-Name Edit]
Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press
[MENU/SET] to register.
• Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch
text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and
[&] (special characters).
• To continuously enter the same character, move the cursor by
pressing [T] on the zoom button.
• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and
pressing [MENU/SET]:
– []]: Enter a blank
– [Delete]: Delete a character
– [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left
– [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right
• The following characters and numbers can be entered.
– A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (Maximum of 9 characters when setting
names in [Face Recog.]).
¢ A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]
(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).
Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press
[MENU/SET] to end text input.
Note
Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.
•
• It is displayed in order of location name information, title, location, [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2],
[Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]).
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Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P46.
[Aspect Ratio]
Applicable modes:
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Settings Description of settings
[X] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV
[Y] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera
[W] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[] Square aspect ratio
Note
•
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P202)
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[Picture Size]
Applicable modes:
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
[Aspect Ratio]: [X] [Aspect Ratio]: [Y]
Settings Picture Size Settings Picture Size
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Note
•
If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
• In specific modes, Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to
P64.
• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
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[Quality]
Applicable modes:
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Settings Description of settings
[A]
([Fine])
[›]
([Standard])
Note
•
The setting is fixed to [›] in [Handheld Night Shot] or [High Sens.] in Scene Mode.
• The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
[ ] ([3D+Fine]): Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded
[ ] ([3D+Standard]): Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded
When giving priority to the picture quality
When using the standard picture quality and increasing the
number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number
of pixels
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
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[Sensitivity]
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Settings Description of settings
[AUTO]
[]
([i.ISO])
[100]
[200]
[400]
[800]
[1600]
Recording location
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Jitter of the subject Increased Less
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the
scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•
For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P66.
• You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.
– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
– When recording motion pictures
The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.
• Maximum [400] (With the flash on [1600])
The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject
and the brightness.
• Maximum [1600]
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[100] [1600]
When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO
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[White Balance]
Applicable modes:
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.
Settings Description of settings
[AWB]
([Auto White Balance])
[V]
([Daylight])
[Ð]
([Cloudy])
[î]
([Shade])
[Ñ]
([Incandescent])
[Ò]
([White Set])
[Ó]
([White Set Setting])
Note
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [Ó].
• The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.
– In [Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food] or [Sunset] in
Scene Mode
Automatic adjustment
When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
When taking pictures under incandescent lights
Value set by using [Ó]
Set manually
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∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish
or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or
there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly.
In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin colour temperature
Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 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
press [MENU/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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Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
•
Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].
1 Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display
[WB Adjust.].
2 Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
2 [Red]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [Blue]: Press when the hue is reddish.
Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
•
3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Note
•
The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
• You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The White Balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White
Balance using [Ó].
• In the [Beach & Snorkeling] or [Underwater] Mode, the White Balance is fixed at [AWB], but it
can be finely adjusted.
• White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B&W] and [SEPIA] in [Color Mode].
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[AF Mode]
Applicable modes:
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Settings Description of settings
[š]
([Face Detection])
[]
([AF Tracking])
[]
([23-Area])
¢
1
¢
2
[Ø]
([1-Area])
[Ù]
¢
2
([Spot])
¢1[Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures or using [Time Lapse Shot].
¢2[
Ø] will be used during recording motion pictures.
Note
•
The focus setting is fixed to [Ø] in Miniature Effect Mode.
• It will be fixed to [š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].
• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– [Underwater]
– In [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot] and [Food] in Scene Mode.
• It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.
– In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode
– In [B&W] or [SEPIA] in [Color Mode]
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max.
15 areas)
The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face
no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic Tracking)
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is
effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
centre of the screen.
The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
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A
∫ About [š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects
the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions, including the following cases, the face detection
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ]
([Ø] while motion pictures are taken).
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When Digital Zoom is used
– Taking pictures underwater
• If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to
something other than [š].
∫ Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4
to lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame
• AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognised, and
focus will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s
movement (Dynamic tracking).
• AF tracking is cancelled when 4 is pressed again.
Note
Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
•
– 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
– Taking picture underwater
• When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again.
• The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not
working.
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[Quick AF]
Applicable modes:
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you
do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
• It does not operate during AF tracking.
• [Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery] and [Handheld Night Shot] in
Scene Mode.
[Face Recog.]
• Refer to P86 for details.
[i.Exposure]
Applicable modes:
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.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.
• Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] 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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