Panasonic DMC-FX500 Operating Instruction

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX500

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

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Before Use

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.

Model No.

Serial No.

RBRC

Li-ion

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to

recycle this battery.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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Before Use

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when

connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Before Use

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX500 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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Before Use

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it, etc.

This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.

• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this

unit to malfunction.

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

it on a rainy day or on a beach.

• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow

liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens and LCD monitor are fogged up)

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

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫ Read together with “Cautions for Use”. (P110)

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Contents

Before Use

Information for Your Safety ............................2

Quick Guide ...................................................8

Standard Accessories ....................................9

Names of the Components ..........................10

How to Use the Touch Panel .......................12

• What can be done

by touch operation ................................13

Preparation

Charging the Battery ....................................14

About the Battery (charging/number of

recordable pictures) .....................................15

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery....................................16

About the Built-in Memory/the Card.............17

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

• Changing the clock setting

(In program AE mode)...........................19

Setting the Menu ..........................................20

• Setting menu items................................21

• Using the quick menu ............................22

About the Setup Menu .................................23

Selecting the [REC] Mode............................28

Basic

Taking pictures using

he automatic function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)...........................29

• Scene detection.....................................30

• The Backlight Compensation.................30

• About the flash.......................................31

• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...........31

Taking pictures with your favorite settings

(³: Program AE mode)...............................32

• Focusing ................................................33

• When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of

the picture you want to take).................33

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)............33

Taking Pictures with the Zoom.....................34

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom..........................34

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) .......................................36

• Using the Touch Zoom ..........................36

• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .........37

Deleting Pictures..........................................38

• To delete a single picture ......................38

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures

................38

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor ...............................40

Taking Pictures using

the Built-in Flash ..........................................42

• Switching to

the appropriate flash setting..................42

Taking Close-up Pictures.............................45

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..............46

Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject

(Touch AF/AE) .............................................47

Taking Pictures with Set Aperture

(±: Aperture-priority AE) .............................48

Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed

(´: Shutter-priority AE) ...............................49

Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually

(²: Manual exposure) .................................50

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ..............51

Compensating the Exposure........................52

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket .............53

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded

(¿: Scene mode).........................................54

• * [PORTRAIT].....................................54

• + [SOFT SKIN] ....................................55

• 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]...........................55

• , [SCENERY] .....................................55

• - [SPORTS] ........................................55

• . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ........................56

• / [NIGHT SCENERY] .........................56

• 1 [FOOD] ...........................................56

• 2 [PARTY]...........................................56

• 3 [CANDLE LIGHT].............................57

• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].......................57

• í [PET]................................................58

• ï [SUNSET] ........................................58

• 9 [HIGH SENS.] ..................................58

• ô [HI-SPEED BURST].........................59

• 5 [STARRY SKY]................................59

• 4 [FIREWORKS] .................................60

• 6 [BEACH] ..........................................60

• 8 [SNOW]............................................60

• 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] ............................60

Motion Picture Mode ....................................61

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ......63

• Recording which Day of

the Vacation You Take the Picture........63

• Recording Dates/ Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time)..........64

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

• @ [PICTURE SIZE] ............................... 66

• A [QUALITY] ....................................... 67

• ? [ASPECT RATIO]............................ 67

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]....................... 67

• > [SENSITIVITY] ................................ 68

• = [WHITE BALANCE]......................... 68

• C [METERING MODE]........................ 70

• [AF MODE]..................................... 71

• [QUICK AF] .................................... 72

• ˜ [BURST] .......................................... 73

• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................ 73

• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................ 74

• H [COLOR EFFECT] ........................... 74

• I [PICT.ADJ.]..................................... 74

• [STABILIZER] ................................ 75

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ...................... 75

• B [AUDIO REC.] ................................... 76

• F [AF ASSIST LAMP]....................... 76

• U [CLOCK SET] ................................76

• B [AUDIO DUB.].................................... 98

• S [COPY]........................................... 99

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...................................100

Printing the Pictures .................................. 102

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it ............................................. 103

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ....................................... 103

• Print Settings....................................... 104

Playing Back Pictures on

a TV Screen .............................................. 106

• Playing back pictures using

the AV cable (supplied) ...................... 106

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

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

• Playing back on

the TV with component socket

..........107

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show)................................................ 77

Displaying Multiple Pictures

([MULTI PLAYBACK]) ................................. 79

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

([CALENDAR]) ............................................ 80

Playing Back Pictures on

the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) ................. 81

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/

[FAVORITE PLAY]) ..................................... 82

• [CATEGORY PLAY].............................. 82

• [FAVORITE PLAY]................................ 83

Organizing pictures

([EASY ORG.]) ............................................ 84

• Ü [FAVORITE] ..................................... 85

• [EDIT] .............................................. 86

• ‚ [DELETE] .......................................... 89

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio...................................... 90

• Motion pictures...................................... 90

• Pictures with audio................................ 90

Creating still pictures from

a motion picture........................................... 91

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu ........... 92

• [TEXT STAMP]............................... 92

• Q [MULTI RESIZE]

Reducing the picture size

(number of pixels)................................. 93

• ? [ASPECT CONV.] ........................... 94

• N [ROTATE]/

M [ROTATE DISP.]............................. 95

• O [DPOF PRINT] ................................. 96

• P [PROTECT] ..................................... 97

Others

Screen Display .......................................... 108

Cautions for Use........................................ 110

Message Display ....................................... 113

Functions that cannot be set or

will not work under some conditions.......... 115

Troubleshooting.........................................118

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time ......................... 124

Specifications ............................................ 127

Digital Camera Accessory System ............ 130

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)................................ 131

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only).......................................... 132

Limited Warranty (For USA Only).............. 133

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only).......................................... 135

Précautions à prendre

(pour le Canada) .......................................136

Index.......................................................... 138

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Before Use

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

Charge the battery. (P14)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

90°

Insert the battery and the card.

(P16)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P17) Refer to P17 when you use a card.

Turn the camera on to take

pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!].

2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P29)

Play back the pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [(].

2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P36)

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Standard Accessories

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

1Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text)

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text)

3 USB Connection Cable 4AV Cable 5CD-ROM

Software

•

6Strap 7 Battery Carrying Case 8 Stylus pen

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

•

MultiMediaCard 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.

• For information about optional accessories,

refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P130)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the

USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

DMW-BCE10PP

K1HA08CD0007

Before Use

DE-A39B

K1HA08CD0008

VFC4304

VYQ3914

VGQ9790

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Before Use

Names of the Components

1 Flash (P42) 2 Lens (P5, 111) 3 Self-timer indicator (P46)/

AF assist lamp (P76)

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P12, 40, 108) 5 Status indicator (P16, 24, 29) 6 [MENU/SET] button (P18) 7 [DISPLAY] button (P40) 8 [Q.MENU] (P22)/Delete (P38) button 9 [MODE] button (P28) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

(P20)

11 Joystick

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P52)/

Auto bracket (P53)/White balance fine adjustment (P69)/The Backlight Compensation (P30)

B: 4/Macro mode (P45) C: 2/Self-timer (P46) D: 1/Flash setting (P42)

The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.

Example: When the joystick is moved toward 2 (left) Place your finger on the joystick, and move the joystick toward the left.

123

104 9

or Move 2

Example: When the [MENU/SET] button is pressed Push the joystick straight in.

or Press [MENU/SET]

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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)

13 Zoom lever (P34) 14 Speaker (P90) 15 Microphone (P61, 76, 98) 16 Shutter button (P29, 61)

121413

15 16

17 Strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the strap when using

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the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

18 Lens barrel 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P107) 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P100, 102,

106)

21 [DC IN] socket (P100, 102)

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

•

• This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;

optional) is connected to it.

22 Tripod receptacle

When you use a tripod, make sure the

•

tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

23 Card/Battery door (P16) 24 Release lever (P16)

22 23

Before Use

1 1

1 2 21

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Before Use

How to Use the Touch Panel

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch panel. It is used to select icon or picture.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel. It is used to change the range of displayed picture, or switch the screen with the scroll bar.

If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it

•

will select that icon by releasing the finger.

Note

Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

•

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

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

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

About the Stylus pen

• Only use the supplied stylus pen.

• Do not place it where small children can reach.

• The stylus pen can be attached to a strap (supplied) as shown.

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

the

stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.

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What can be done by touch operation

Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.

When recording

Before Use

Select [REC] mode (P28)

[REC] mode can be selected by touching.

Select [PLAYBACK] mode (P37)

[PLAYBACK] mode can be selected by touching.

Touch AF/AE (P47)

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

When playing back

Picture Playback Touch Zoom (P36)

A picture can be forwarded/rewound or enlarged in playback by touching the screen.

Aperture Value Set (P48, 50) Shutter Speed Set (P49, 50) Exposure Compensation (P48,

49)

Setting for aperture value or shutter speed, or exposure compensation can be set by touching the set bars displayed on the screen.

[EASY ORG.] (P84)

Following operations can be done by using the touch panel.

• Favorite Settings

• Touch Zoom

• Edit – [RESIZE] – [TRIMMING] – [TITLE EDIT]

• Delete

[SLIDE SHOW] (P77)

Setting for slide show can be done by using the touch panel.

Note

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the joystick.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• 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 a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery

temperature should also be the same.)

Attach the battery with attention to

the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the electrical

outlet.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator

A lights green.

• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE]

indicator A turns off (after approx. 120 min maximum).

Detach the battery after charging is

completed.

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

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

•

After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.

• 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 will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• 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. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.)

• 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.

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

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

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Preparation

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected.]

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

•

indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ The battery life

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

•

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

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer

function is set to [MODE2].)

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

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

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

decreases.

¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode

and High angle mode (P23).

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. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 70.]

Playback time Approx. 300 min

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the

operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above. The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment. When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.

Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is

•

charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted.

• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may

become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

Approx. 280 pictures (Approx. 140 min)

(By CIPA standard in program AE mode)

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BCE10PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert it fully being careful about

the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

•

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

Note

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Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).

• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the

settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

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

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

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

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

card and played back.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or

the card).

• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB

• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only

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

becomes full.

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P99)

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

The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card Characteristics

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB,

16 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard)

MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only.

¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006

for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.

¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory

Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.)

• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using

cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

)

Built-in Memory

Card

• Fast recording and writing speed.

• 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.)

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Preparation

Note

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P26)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.

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

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

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

proper operation. (P26)

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P27) from the [SETUP] menu (P23) before setting date/time.

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

•

Turn the camera on.

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.

(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.)

A Joystick

Press [MENU/SET].

Move 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

day, hour, minute or display sequence), and

: :

move 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P64)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off.

Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having

been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting (In program AE mode)” procedure below.

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Changing the clock setting (In program AE mode)

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET].

3 Move 1 and then perform steps 3 and 4 to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P23)

•

Note

•

The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in

battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.)

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P92) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

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

of the camera.

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Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to set 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.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch

( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P92 to 99) ! [REC] mode menu (P66 to 76)

• This menu lets you

make the rotation, protection or DPOF settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

[SETUP] menu (P23 to 27)

• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating

beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or

[PLAYBACK MODE].

• This menu lets you set

the coloring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions

Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P115.

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Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step

Touch [PROGRAM AE].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set

with the joystick.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by

rotating the zoom lever.

Ø] to [š] in the program AE mode

ONOFF

B C

Switching to the [SETUP] menu

Move 2.

Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu

icon [ ].

Move 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

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Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to

move to the second screen.

Move 1.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a different way.

Move 3/4 to select [š].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Using the quick menu

By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.

•

• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P75) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE

DEMO.] can be displayed.

Press and hold [Q.MENU] when

recording.

Move 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item

and the setting and then press [MENU/ SET] to close the menu.

A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.

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Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and

•

[LANGUAGE] can be set.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.

U [CLOCK SET]

Refer to P18 for details.

•

Setting Date/Time.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

“ [DESTINATION]:

[WORLD TIME]

Travel destination area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

• Refer to P64 for details.

[MONITOR]

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

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

[OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]:

[LCD MODE]

LCD

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

… [POWER LCD]:

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

Å [HIGH ANGLE]:

The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head.

• High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.

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

may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

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

in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or

another object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and

High angle mode.

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r [BEEP]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]:

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

[BEEP TONE]:

1 2 3

[]/[]/[]

[SHUTTER VOL.]:

[] (Muted) [] (Low) [ ] (High)

[SHUTTER TONE]:

1 2 3

[]/[]/[]

u [VOLUME]

Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

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

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

[GUIDE LINE]

displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P40)

[REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON]

[PATTERN]: []/[ ]

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.

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

[HISTOGRAM]

histogram. (P41)

[OFF]/[ON]

— [TRAVEL DATE]

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

[OFF]/[SET]

• Refer to P63 for details.

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery.

p [POWER SAVE]:

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

q [ECONOMY]

used for the time selected on the setting.

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

[AUTO LCD OFF]:

When taking pictures, the LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]

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

• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.

• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the

LCD monitor again.

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

[OFF] [1SEC.]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons

is pressed.

[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then

enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.

• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53),

[HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode, burst mode (P73) and when recording still pictures with audio (P76). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)

• In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].

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. (P101)

• 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 (P26) 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]

The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

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

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

• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,

[ROTATE DISP.] (P95) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [ON].

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P57) and [PET] (P58) in scene mode. – The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P63) – The [WORLD TIME] (P64) setting.

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

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.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication

system.

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer

Protocol)” communication system.

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Set to match the color television system in each country. (Playback mode only)

| [VIDEO OUT]

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

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

Set to match the type of TV. (Playback mode only)

[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 is connected.

Change the unit displayed for the distance at which pictures can be taken.

[m/ft]

[m]: The distance is displayed in meters. [ft]: The distance is displayed in feet.

Set the guide screen including Touch AF/AE or Touch Zoom to

[TOUCH GUIDE]

display on the LCD or not.

[OFF]/[ON]

[FORMAT]

irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when

The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting

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 the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service

Center.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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

1 Press [MENU/SET].

[CALIBRATION]

2 Touch the orange [r] mark

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

• A message is displayed once the

position is set.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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

Set the language displayed on the screen.

~ [LA NGUAGE]

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

language.

[DEMO MODE]

DEM

A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration

• In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be

displayed.

• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].

Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].

• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.

• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.

[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [ 繁體中文 ]

¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX500P

/[¢]

Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features.

[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a slide

show.

A B

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!]. Press [MODE].

Touch the recording mode to select.

∫ List of [REC] modes

¦ Intelligent auto mode (P29)

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

» Program AE mode (P32)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

¹ Aperture-priority AE mode (P48)

The subjects are recorded with set aperture.

¼ Shutter-priority AE mode (P49)

The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed.

º Manual exposure mode (P50)

The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed.

Û Scene mode (P54)

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

$ Motion picture mode (P61)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

ONOFF

A B

Note

When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set

•

[REC] mode will be set.

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[REC] mode: ñ

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

The following functions are activated automatically.

• – Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/

[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/Digital Red-eye Correction

• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this

unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button)

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE].

Touch [INTELLIGENT AUTO].

ONOFF

Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep

your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

A Flash B AF assist lamp

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject

is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face

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

• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m

(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity).

Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

• The access indication (P17) lights red when pictures

are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

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∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P42) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34) ∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P47)

Note

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

•

• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

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 color changes to the usual red.

[i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO]

Only when [‡] is selected

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY]

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

•

Only when [Œ] is selected

•

• 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.

• Most appropriate scene is selected for the touched subject during Touch AF/AE (P47). ∫ Face detection

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure (P72). Under backlight conditions, the lighting is automatically corrected so that the brightness of the faces will be optimal.

Note

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

•

identified for the same subject.

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

subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used

– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is

shaken

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the

appropriate recording mode.

The Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture.

Move 3.

• Backlight can also be compensated by touching

[BACKLIGHT].

• When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ]

appears. Move 3 again to cancel this function.

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About the flash

• When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P43) will turn on depending on the type and

brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ ].

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.

Settings in Intelligent auto mode

• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.

[REC] mode menu

– [PICTURE SIZE]

[STABILIZER]

¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.

[SETUP] menu

– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]

• The settings of the following items are fixed.

[GUIDE LINE] (P24) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY]

([POWER SAVE]) (P24) [AUTO REVIEW] (P25) [2SEC.] Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.

Self-timer (P46) 10 seconds [QUALITY] (P67) A (Set to [›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M )) [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P67) [WHITE BALANCE] (P68) [AWB] [METERING MODE] (P70) [AF MODE] (P71) š (Set to [•] when a face cannot be detected) [QUICK AF] (P72) [ON] [I.EXPOSURE] (P73) [ON] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P76) [ON]

• The following functions cannot be used.

– [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/

[PICT.ADJ.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[AUDIO REC.]/[HISTOGRAM]

• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in the mode such as the Program AE mode.

What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.

(P66)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P74)/

(P75)

Item Settings

[5MIN.]

[5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (P45)

The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at

•

which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification.

ISOMAX

800

(infinity)]

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[REC] mode: ³

Taking pictures with your favorite settings

(³: Program AE mode)

Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P29).

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

A [MODE] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

Touch [PROGRAM AE].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to

“Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P66).

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

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m

(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity).

• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,

refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P45).

Press the halfway pressed shutter button

fully to take a picture.

•

The access indication lights (P17) red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too

dark (P52) To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P68)

∫

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1/125

F2.8

ISO

100

1/125

F2.8

ISO

100

Focusing

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

Focus

When the subject is focused

When the subject

is not focused Focus indication On Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

DEF

A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value E Shutter speed

F ISO sensitivity

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

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

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

the composition of the picture you want to take)

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

focus and exposure.

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

compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1

•

before pressing the shutter button fully.

We recommend that you use the face detection function when taking pictures of people. (P71)

ISO

1/125

F2.8

1/125F2.8

100

ISO

1/125

F2.8

1/125F2.8

100

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

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

•

• When the recordable range display has appeared in red

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

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

subjects

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P75), a tripod or the self-timer (P46).

•

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], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or

[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P54)

– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]

∫ Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P95) is set to [ON])

Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.

•

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

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom

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

the Digital Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical zoom

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

5k 8.9k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

Screen

display

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

•

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

¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom

lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again.

Extended optical zoom

(EZ)

¢1

[PICTURE SIZE] with (P66) is selected.

[] is displayed.

Digital zoom

20k [including optical zoom 5k]

35.6k [including extended optical zoom 8.9k]

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P74) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON].

B The digital zoom range is

displayed. The AF area becomes larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway in the digital zoom range

¢2

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∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

Note

•

The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.

• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

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

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

• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P46) for taking

pictures.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch A

B [MODE] button

• Normal playback is set automatically in the

following cases.

– When the mode was switched from the [REC]

– When the camera was turned on while the

to [(].

to [PLAYBACK].

[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

Forward or rewind the picture by

touching [2]/[1] on the left and right of the screen.

A File number B Picture number C Play back the previous picture D Play back the next picture

• Picture can be forwarded/rewound also by

moving 2/1.

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes

depending on the playback status.

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Touch and hold [2]/[1] in left and right of the screen during playback.

2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward

The file number and the picture number only change one by one. To play back the picture

•

release

• If you keep touching, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.

[2]/[1] when the number of the desired picture appears.

Using the Touch Zoom

Touch the [ ] in the bottom right of the

screen.

Touch the part to enlarge.

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

•

Portion that is touched will be enlarged.

• Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever

toward [Z] (T).

• It will return to normal playback by touching [CANCEL].

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Move the position to be displayed by dragging

the picture (P12).

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom

position indication A appears for about 1 second.

• Position of the enlarged part can be moved also by

touching [3]/[4]/[2]/[1] or moving 3/4/2/1.

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

• The magnification becomes lower also by rotating the zoom lever towards [L] (W).

• It will return to normal playback by touching [CANCEL] after setting the magnification to

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.

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

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]

mode.

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P87)

• Touch zoom function may not work with pictures recorded by other equipment.

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Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

1 Press [MODE] during playback. 2 Touch the item to select.

∫ List of [PLAYBACK] modes

[NORMAL PLAY] (P36)

(

All the pictures are played back.

[SLIDE SHOW] (P77)

The pictures are played back in sequence.

[EASY ORG.] (P84)

Pictures can be edited/ deleted by the touch panel.

[FAVORITE PLAY] (P83)

Your favorite pictures are played back.

¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] cannot be selected if there is no picture set as [FAVORITE].

[CALENDAR] (P80)

Pictures are played back by the date recorded.

[MULTI PLAYBACK] (P79)

Multiple pictures are played back on one screen.

[CATEGORY PLAY] (P82)

The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

[DUAL PLAY] (P81)

Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

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

•

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then

press [‚].

A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button

Move 2 to select [YES] and then press

[MENU/SET].

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

Press [‚].

Move 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then

press [MENU/SET].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Move 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and

then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is

pressed again, the setting is canceled.

Press [MENU/SET].

Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

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∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P85) setting

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.

Note

Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient

•

power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.

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

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P97), they will not be deleted

even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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ISO

100

AWB

1/9

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months

days

1ST DAY

1/9

100_0001

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F2.8 1/100

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not

activated.

A B

In recording mode

C Normal display D No display E No display (Recording

guide line)

¢1, 2, 3

In playback mode

F Normal display G Display with recording

information

H No display

FGH

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1ST DAY

months

days

months

days

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10:00 DEC. 1.2008 10:00 DEC. 1.2008

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ISO

AWB

100

¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You

can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed.

¢3 If no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the touch icon will disappear.

Note

•

In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is gray. (P54)

∫ Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines 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.

A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a

well-balanced composition.

B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the

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10:00 DEC.1.2008

1/9

100

0001

F2.8 1/100

1/9

100

0001

F4.0 1/200

1/9

100

0001

F2.8 1/50

10:00 DEC.1.2008

∫ About the Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness 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. 1 Dark areas, mid-tone, and bright areas are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to

take a picture.

2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area. The pictures with mostly

dark areas, such as night scenery, will also have a histogram like this.

3 The picture will become overexposed with more bright areas. The pictures with mostly

white areas will also have a histogram like this.

Examples of histogram

1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed

¢ Histogram

123

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100

0001

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100_0001

100

0001

100_0001

100

1/9

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1/9

ISO

F2.8 1/100

10:00 DEC.1.2008

10:00 DEC.1.2008 10:00 DEC.1.2008

AWB

F4.0 1/200

F2.8 1/200

100

10:00 DEC.1.2008 10:00 DEC.1.2008

ISO

AWB

100

F2.8 1/50

10:00 DEC.1.2008

Note

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 [n0EV] during exposure compensation

or in the manual exposure mode

– When the flash is activated – In [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P54) – 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 recording mode and playback mode.

• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing

software used in PCs, etc.

ISO

AWB

100

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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A Photo flash

Set the flash to match the recording.

Move 1 [‰].

Move 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also move 1 [‰] to select.

• For information about flash settings that can be

selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P43)

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is

automatically set.

Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

‰: Forced flash ON

Forced ON/Red-eye reduction

Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

Œ:

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

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Forced flash OFF

activated.

Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

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

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

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

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

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

• The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or

[CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P54)

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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∫ About the digital red-eye correction

When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.

¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.

∫ Available flash settings by recording mode

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

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

brightness.

• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorized 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.

∫ The available flash range to take pictures

• The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

In [HIGH SENS.] (P58) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between

•

[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 15.4 m (50.5 feet)

Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 7.3 m (23.9 feet)

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Available flash range

Wide Tele

AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.8 m (12.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.8 m (5.90 feet) ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.4 m (17.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet)

ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 7.7 m (25.3 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.6 m (11.8 feet)

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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

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

‡

‰

1/30th to 1/2000th

¢1

1 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th

1¢1 to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th

to 1/2000th

¢2

¢2, 3

¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P75). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P67) ¢3[SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P54)

• ¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. – When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is

set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].

• Refer to P51 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.

In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

•

• There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes. – [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds – [FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds – All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second

¢4

¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while

[STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].

Note

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

•

heat or lighting from the flash.

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

properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

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

when you press the shutter button fully. When [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

• 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 was far away from the

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

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[REC] mode: ³±´²n

Taking Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever to fully wide position (1k).

Move 4 [#].

• In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, move

4 again.

Take the pictures.

∫ Focus range

¢ The focus range changes in steps.

Note

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

the camera and the subject is more than 1.0 m (3.28 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro mode than Program AE mode.

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

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

1 m (3.28 feet)

5 cm (0.17 feet)

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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Move 2 [ë].

Move 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also move 2 [ë] to select.

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is

automatically set.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

and then press it fully to take the picture.

• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is

activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the

self-timer setting is canceled.

Note

•

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

• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before

recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P76) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

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

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.

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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿

Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

Touch [ ].

Touch the subject.

• AF area will be displayed when the subject is recognized,

• Touch AF/AE is canceled by touching [CANCEL].

Take the pictures.

Note

• If Touch AF/AE fails, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Touch the screen again.

• Frame showing touch possible area is displayed when you touch outside the possible area. The

touch is invalid when it is outside the touch possible area.

• If there is a subject which has the same color as the touched subject at the periphery, dynamic

tracking might follow a different subject from the touched subject

• Most appropriate scene is selected for the touched subject in the Intelligent auto mode.

• Only focus can be adjusted during manual exposure.

• Dynamic tracking function may not work depending on the recording conditions such as the

ones below.

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

• Touch AF/AE will not operate in the following conditions. [AF MODE] will be recorded in [•]

under these conditions.

– When the subject is lost – When the subject is not selected – When Touch AF/AE has failed

• [QUICK AF] will not operate during touch AF/AE.

(Touch AF/AE)

and the focus will follow the movement of the subject. (Dynamic tracking)

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[REC] mode: ±

Taking Pictures with Set Aperture

(±: Aperture-priority AE)

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE].

Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY].

Touch the aperture set bar.

A Aperture Set Bar B Exposure Compensation Set Bar

• Exposure (P52) can be compensated by touching the

exposure compensation set bar. Touch the exposure compensation value you want to set.

Take the pictures.

Note

Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

•

• Slide bar can be hidden (P51).

• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in

playback mode.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• Set the aperture value larger if it is too bright, and set the aperture value smaller if it is too dark.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

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[REC] mode: ´

Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed

(´: Shutter-priority AE)

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE].

Touch [SHUTTER PRIORITY].

Touch the shutter speed set bar.

A Shutter Speed Set Bar B Exposure Compensation Set Bar

• Exposure (P52) can be compensated by touching the

exposure compensation set bar. Touch the exposure compensation value you want to set.

Take the pictures.

Note

•

Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

• Slide bar can be hidden (P51).

• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback

mode.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

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[REC] mode: ²

Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually

(²: Manual exposure)

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE].

Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE].

Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter

speed set bar B.

Press the shutter button halfway.

• The manual exposure assistance C appears for about

10 seconds to indicate the exposure.

• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when

the exposure is not adequate.

Take the pictures.

∫ 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.

•

Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in playback mode.

Note

•

Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in

playback mode.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the

shutter button is pressed halfway.

• [AUTO] of [SENSITIVITY] cannot be set.

• [SENSITIVITY] will be [ISO100] if you switch the recording mode to manual exposure when

[SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO], and setting of [I.EXPOSURE] will be switched off.

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Hide the slide bar

Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ]. Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or exposure display to change the settings.

Slide bar will be hidden during Touch AF/AE as well.

•

[REC] mode: ±´²

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

∫ Aperture-priority AE

Available Aperture Value

(Per 1/3 EV)

F8.0 8 to 1/2000 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300 F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000

∫ Shutter-priority AE

Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture Value

8654

3.2 2.5 2 1.6

1.3 1

1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4

1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160

1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000

1/1300 1/1600 F5.6 to F8.0 1/2000

1/1.3 1/1.6

Shutter Speed (Sec)

F2.8 to F8.0

F4.0 to F8.0

F8.0

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∫ Manual exposure

Available Aperture Value

(Per 1/3 EV)

F2.8 to F3.5 60 to 1/1000 F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600

F8.0 60 to 1/2000

Note

The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at maximum

•

Wide.

• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.

[REC] mode: ³±´¿n

Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Move 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,

compensate the exposure with 2/1.

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

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

Note

•

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• Exposure can also be compensated by touching the exposure compensation set bar when in

aperture-priority AE or shutter-priority AE.

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Compensate the exposure towards negative.

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[REC] mode: ³±´²¿

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. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

With auto bracket d1 EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1 EV i1 EV

Move 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET]

appears, set the compensation range of the

exposure with 2/1.

• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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 lower left of the screen.

• The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.

• When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review

setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• In shutter-priority AE and manual exposure, if the shutter speed is set to longer than 1 second

auto bracket is disabled.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket is set.

• Burst is canceled when auto bracket is set.

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[REC] mode: ¿

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded

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.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE]. Touch [SCENE MODE].

Touch the scene mode to select.

• Menu screen can be switched by touching [2]/[1] in

left and right of the screen.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen

in the selected scene mode.

∫ About the information feature

•

If the information is [ON], explanations about the selected scene mode will be displayed when the scene mode is touched in step

Note

If you touch [SCN] during the recording screen of the scene mode, the screen will be returned

•

to the one described in above step

• Refer to P44 for information about the shutter speed.

• The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the

picture may differ from the actual scene.

• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/

[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT.ADJ.]

• Touch AF/AE can be used except for following scene modes. – [STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]

• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically except for following scene modes. – [NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PET]/[HI-SPEED BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/

[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]

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

∫ Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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+ [SOFT SKIN]

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

∫ Technique for Soft skin mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

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

•

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

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

0 [SELF PORTRAIT]

Select this to take pictures of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self portrait mode

•

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

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

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

• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor

for reviewing.

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

recommend using the 2 second self-timer.

Note

•

The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 70 cm (2.29 feet).

• You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P76). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will

light up while recording the audio.

• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).

• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will

remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or [PLAYBACK] mode is selected.

• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P75)

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

, [SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ (infinity).

- [SPORTS]

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

Note

•

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

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].

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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 [ ].)

•

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for

taking pictures.

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.

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

the subject when taking a picture.

Note

•

The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet).

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 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.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

/ [NIGHT SCENERY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

∫ Technique for Night scenery mode

•

When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the self-timer for taking a picture.

Note

The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ (infinity).

•

• 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.

1 [FOOD]

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

Note

The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)

•

(Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]

2 [PARTY]

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

∫ Technique for Party mode

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

•

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

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

the subject when taking pictures.

Note

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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3 [CANDLE LIGHT]

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

∫ Technique for Candle Light mode

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

•

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

•

The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

: [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] (P92).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME]. 2 Enter the birthday/name

Birthday: Touch [3]/[4] for each item to set year/

Name: For details on how to enter characters, read

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.

month/day, and touch [SET].

the [TITLE EDIT] section on P88.

3 Touch [EXIT] to finish.

∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

•

The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” 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. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)

(Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].

• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the

lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.

• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

1 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.

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í [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. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P92).

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P57.

Note

•

The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].

• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.

ï [SUNSET]

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

9 [HIGH SENS.]

This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture

•

size.

Note

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

•

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)

(Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]

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ô [HI-SPEED BURST]

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

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.

2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the

•

picture size.

2 Take pictures.

•

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

Maximum Burst speed approx. 6 pictures/second Number of recordable

pictures

• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.

• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type

and/or status of the card used.

• The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.

approx. 20 (built-in memory)/approx. 20 to 100¢ (card) ¢ the maximum is 100.

Note

•

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)

(Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]

• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the

ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.

5 [STARRY SKY]

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

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].

1 Touch the number of seconds to select.

It is also possible to change the number of seconds

•

using the quick menu. (P22)

2 Take pictures.

Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown

•

screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the

countdown screen is displayed.

∫ Technique for Starry sky mode

The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend

•

taking pictures with the self-timer.

Note

The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

•

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

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4 [FIREWORKS]

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

∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

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

• Note

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

•

• The shutter speed becomes the following.

– When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds – When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second

or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

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

• The AF area is not displayed.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

6 [BEACH]

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

Note

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does

not get into the lens or the terminals.

• Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.

8 [SNOW]

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

7 [AERIAL PHOTO]

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

∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode

•

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

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ (infinity).

• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

• Be careful about the reflection from the window.

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[REC] mode: n

Motion Picture Mode

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE].

Touch [MOTION PICTURE].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

and then press it fully to start recording.

A Audio recording

• The available recording time B is displayed on the top

right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight

away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication

lights.

• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when

recording starts (the first frame).

• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the

built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera

stops recording automatically.

Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality

Press [MENU/SET].

Move 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then

move 1.

Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/

SET].

Move 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then

move 1.

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Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step 3

Item Picture size fps

ø 10

640k480 pixels

320k240 pixels

30 10 30

If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step 3

Item Picture size fps

• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

• You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.

1280k720 pixels

848k480 pixels

30 15 30 10

• You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.

• [ý] and [ü] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the

component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component socket” (P107) for details.

• The file size with [ø] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.

¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

Note

•

Refer to P126 for information about the available recording time.

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

• When you set the picture quality to [÷], [ý], [ü] or [ÿ], we recommend using a

high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

• 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.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording

time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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

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

• In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.

– [š] in [AF MODE]/Direction detection function/[MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer

function

• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.

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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿n

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.

If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P92).

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

•

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

Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and

then move 1.

Move 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].

Move 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/

month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].

Move 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/

day), and then press [MENU/SET].

• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while

the date bar is displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Take a picture.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about

5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.

• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.

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∫ Canceling the travel date

The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step

Note

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

If you set [WORLD TIME] (P64) 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 memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]

(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded.

• If you set a departure date and then change the clock setting to the date and time at the travel

destination, [-] (minus) is displayed in white and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is recorded when the travel destination date is, for example, one day before the departure date.

• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure

date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed.

2 and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

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

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.

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

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

•

Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu,

and then move 1.

• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the

[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step

Move 4 to select [HOME], and then press

[MENU/SET].

Move 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].

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

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

3. Move 3 again to return to the original time.

• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not

advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.

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Move 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination

area or the home area is displayed.

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Move 2/1 to select the area the travel

destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to

set.

D Current time of the destination area E Time difference

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

move 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Move 3 again to return to the original time.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

•

Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.

• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and continue.

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

difference from the home area.

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

destination.

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Using the [REC] Mode Menu

@ [PICTURE SIZE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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

Applicable modes:

∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.

(10M) 3648k2736 pixels (7M ) (5M ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M ) 2048k1536 pixels (2M ) (0.3M ) 640k480 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].

(9M) 3648k2432 pixels (6M ) (4.5M ) 2560k1712 pixels (2.5M ) 2048k1360 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].

(7.5M) 3648k2056 pixels (5.5M ) (3.5M ) 2560k1440 pixels (2M ) 1920k1080 pixels

ñ³±´²¿

3072k2304 pixels

1600k1200 pixels

3072k2048 pixels

3072k1728 pixels

Note

“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.

•

• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The

higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.

• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.

• The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene

mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.

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

• Refer to P124 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

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A [QUALITY]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

Applicable modes:

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[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of

pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)

Note

•

Refer to P124 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

? [ASPECT RATIO]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

Applicable modes: [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.

ñ³±´²¿n

[X][Y] (still pictures only) [W]

Note

•

The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P122)

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.

Applicable modes:

ISOMAX

[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

•

400

The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.

• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the

amount of picture noise.

Note

•

Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.

• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at

the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully.

• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the

maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P74)

ISOMAX

800

³±

ISOMAX

1600

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> [SENSITIVITY]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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

Applicable modes:

³±´²

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

ISO sensitivity

Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased

100

1600

Note

When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]

•

according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the flash.)

• The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in [HIGH SENS.] in

scene mode.

• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Manual exposure.

• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)

• [I.EXPOSURE] is turned off when it is set to [ISO100].

• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the

maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P74)

= [WHITE BALANCE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Applicable modes:

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[AWB]: Automatic adjustment [V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky [î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights [Ò]: Value set by using [Ó] [Ó]: Set manually

• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded

under so use [AWB] or [Ó].

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Auto white balance

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

1 Auto white balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight

7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight

10)

KlKelvin Color Temperature

Setting the white balance manually

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 center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

3 After setting, select [Ò].

Note

•

The white balance setting is memorized 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.)

∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]

Use this to set the white balance manually.

Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].

•

1 Move 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and

then move 2/1 to adjust the white balance. 2 [RED]: Move when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]:Move when the hue is reddish.

Select [0] to return to the original white balance.

•

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

•

You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.

Note

•

You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized 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].

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C [METERING MODE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.

Applicable modes:

[C]: Multiple

This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.

[ ]: Center weighted

This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.

[Ù]: Spot

This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A.

Note

•

Metering mode is fixed to [C] in Intelligent auto mode.

• When [C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit

the person’s face.

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[AF MODE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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

Applicable modes:

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[š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus

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

[•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective

when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

[]: 3-area-focusing

(High speed)

The camera quickly focuses on any of 3 focus areas points – left, right or center. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing

(High speed)

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

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the

center of the screen.

[Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.

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About [š]

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.

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition

•

function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [•].

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

About [ ] or [ƒ]

•

You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.

• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the

shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

Note

•

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].

• If the AF mode is set to [•] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought

into focus.

• Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].

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

mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.

• The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.

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

– In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode. – In motion picture mode.

[QUICK AF]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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 at times when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]

Note

•

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

• It does not operate during Touch AF/AE.

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˜ [BURST]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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

Applicable modes:

Burst speed (pictures/

second)

Number of recordable

pictures

¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.

• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when

the flash is not activated.

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[OFF] ˜ ò

—2.5

—max. 3

›

—max. 5

approx. 2

Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.

Note

•

When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited

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

card, the picture size and the quality.

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

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

• When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings

used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to [

ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.

• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors,

outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.

• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording

environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high, etc.

• Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.

• If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture

data.

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

• Auto bracket is canceled when burst is set.

[I.EXPOSURE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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 how you see.

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]

Note

• When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

• [SENSITIVITY] is changed to [AUTO] when [I.EXPOSURE] is set to [ON] while [SENSITIVITY]

is set at [ISO100].

• [I.EXPOSURE] cannot be set when [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100] during manual exposure.

• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

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) [DIGITAL ZOOM]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]

Note

•

Refer to P34 for details.

• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be

set to [MODE1].

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H [COLOR EFFECT]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.

Applicable modes: [OFF]: This is the standard setting.

[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia. [COOL]: The picture becomes bluish. [WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.

Note

•

When in Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.

• The Intelligent auto mode is set separately from the other recording modes.

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I [PICT.ADJ.]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.

Applicable modes: [CONTRAST]:

[r]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [s]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.

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[SHARPNESS]: [r]: The picture is sharply defined. [s]: The picture is softly focused.

[SATURATION] : [r]: The colors in the picture become vivid. [s]: The colors in the picture become natural.

[NOISE REDUCTION]: [r]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced.

Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.

[s]: The noise reduction effect is reduced.

You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.

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Note

When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise

•

becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].

[STABILIZER]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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

Applicable modes:

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[OFF] [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode. [MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.

Note

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

• – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. – When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

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

• The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in

[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

• It cannot be set to [OFF] in the Intelligent auto mode.

• In motion picture mode, [MODE2] cannot be set.

[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.

Applicable modes: [1/250]/[1/125]/[1/60]/[1/30]/[1/15]/[1/8]/[1/4]/[1/2]/[1]

Minimum shutter speed setting 1/250 1

Note

This should usually be set to [1/8] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed

•

other than [1/8], [ ] appears on the screen.)

• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we

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

• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend

recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Brightness

Jitter

Darker Brighter

Less More

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B [AUDIO REC.]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded. [ON]:[B] is displayed on the screen.

• If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.

Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.

•

Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded. (It will stop in 5 seconds.)

Note

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F [AF ASSIST LAMP]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

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

Applicable modes:

[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. [ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter

•

• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking

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

Note

The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

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U [CLOCK SET]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.

To set the year, month, day and time. It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)

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

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].

Touch [SLIDE SHOW].

Touch the item.

[ALL]: Every picture is played back as a

[FAVORITE]: Pictures with [Ü] are played back as

[CATEGORY]: Touch the category to playback.

slide show.

a slide show. It can be selected only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE].

Selected category will be played back as a slide show.

Touch [START].

Touch [EXIT] to finish the slide show.

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F G

∫ Operations performed during slide show

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

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

•

A: Control panel

2 Operate control panel by touching.

A Back to previous picture B Play/Pause C Ahead to next picture D Return to slide show set screen E Reduce volume level

EXIT

F Increase volume level G Exit slide show

¢ These operations can be performed only in the

pause mode.

C DA B

CANCEL

∫ Changing the slide show settings

You can change the settings for [EFFECT] and [MUSIC]. during the slide show playback on the slide show set screen.

[EFFECT]

This allows you to select the screen effect when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF]

When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black

•

and white as a screen effect.

[MUSIC]

Following music can be selected to play during slide show playback. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF]

[ ] ([AUTO]) can be used only if [CATEGORY] is selected. It will be played back with

•

[EFFECT] and [MUSIC] set for each category automatically.

• Preview screen is displayed when [PREVIEW] is touched. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the

preview.

• [MUSIC] with the same name will be set for the selected [EFFECT]. Select [MUSIC] after

selecting [EFFECT].

[SET]

[DURATION] or [REPEAT] etc. can be set.

Item Settings [DURATION] 1SEC/2SEC/3SEC/5SEC [REPEAT] ON/OFF [AUDIO] ON/OFF

[DURATION] can be set only when [EFFECT] is set to [OFF].

•

• [AUDIO] will be displayed only when the [MUSIC] is set to [OFF]. Audio will be played along

with the still picture with audio by setting the [AUDIO] to [ON].

Note

•

Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show.

• It is not possible to add new music effects.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].

Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK].

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Slide bar

• You can also turn the zoom lever several times toward [L] (W) to switch to multiple

screen.

[]

Touch the picture to select.

•

The screen can be switched to 12 screens by touching and to 30 screens by touching [ ].

• Screen can be switched by touching [3]/[4] or dragging

the slide bar up or down (P12).

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

([CALENDAR])

You can display pictures by recording date.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].

Touch [CALENDAR].

• You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar

screen.

Touch the date to play back.

A: Previous month B:Next month

If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is

•

not displayed.

A B

Touch the picture to select.

C: Slide bar

•

It will return to calendar screen by touching [CANCEL].

• Screen can be switched by touching [3]/[4] or dragging the

slide bar up or down (P12).

Note

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

•

when the calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day

is displayed.

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

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2008.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are

displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display

([DUAL PLAY])

You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].

Touch [DUAL PLAY].

• You cannot select [DUAL PLAY] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded

picture.

Touch a picture to select from above or below.

1 The previous picture is displayed.

CANCELCANCEL

2008.12. 1

2/10

2 The next picture is displayed. 3 Return to normal playback.

A Delete (P38, 89) B Touch zoom (P36)

• A picture can be selected also by moving 3/4/2/1.

• You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the same time.

Note

•

[PLAYBACK] mode menu (P92) and [SETUP] menu cannot be used.

• When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures which were recorded with the camera held

vertically or pictures which were rotated will be displayed vertically.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back

([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])

[CATEGORY PLAY]

This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].

Touch [CATEGORY PLAY].

Touch the category to playback.

• A category can be played back only if it contains a

picture.

• It may take time to search the picture files if there are

a lot on the card or the built-in memory.

• If you touch [CANCEL] during searching, it will stop

halfway.

• Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below.

[CATEGORY]

Recording information

e.g. scene modes

[PORTRAIT], [i-PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [SELF PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/[BABY2]

[SCENERY], [i-SCENERY], [SUNSET], [AERIAL PHOTO]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [i-NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY]

[CATEGORY]

Î [BABY1]/[BABY2] í [PET] 1 [FOOD]

Í [MOTION PICTURE]

Recording information

e.g. scene modes

[SPORTS], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW], [AERIAL PHOTO]

[TRAVEL DATE]

• Still pictures created from a motion picture cannot be played back from the motion

pictures category in category playback.

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[FAVORITE PLAY]

Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P85) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY].

Note

You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in

•

the [PLAYBACK] menu.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.])

Favorite setting of the picture, touch zoom, editing and deleting can be done easily by using the touch panel.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE]. Touch [EASY ORG.].

∫ [EASY ORG.] Screen

A The previous picture is displayed. B The next picture is displayed. C Items D Thumbnail

Picture can be forwarded/rewound also by moving

•

2/1.

‚

Note

•

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

• [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P92) and [SETUP] menu cannot be used.

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[FAVORITE] (P85) Touch Zoom (P36)

[EDIT]

[DELETE] (P89)

[RESIZE] (P86) [TRIMMING] (P87) [TITLE EDIT] (P88)

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Ü [FAVORITE]

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

Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY])

•

• Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show.

• Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ])

Touch a picture from thumbnail at the

bottom of the screen.

Touch [Ü].

• Setting is canceled by touching [Ü] again.

Note

•

You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites.

• When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P38) is useful so

only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.

• You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites.

• You can perform, check and cancel the settings of images as favorites using the

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

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[EDIT]

[RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)

We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.)

Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.

Touch [ ].

Touch [RESIZE].

Touch the picture size.

• Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is

displayed.

Touch [YES].

Note

The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate.

•

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

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[TRIMMING]

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

Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of

the screen.

Touch [ ].

Touch [TRIMMING].

Advanced (Playback)

Select the part to be trimmed.

Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag (P12) or Touch [3]/[4]/[2]/[1]: Move

The zoom lever and joystick can also

•

be used.

Reduction

()

Move the position

Enlargement

()

Touch [SET].

Touch [YES].

Note

•

Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture.

• The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate.

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

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[TITLE EDIT]

You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P92). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.

Touch [ ].

Touch [TITLE EDIT].

Enter characters.

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

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

• The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the

left with touching [ ], and to the right with touching [].

• To enter a blank, touch []], or to delete an entered

character, touch [DELETE].

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

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

Touch [EXIT].

∫ Delete the title

1 In step 4, delete all the texts. 2 Touch [EXIT].

Note

•

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

• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode can also be registered by using

the operation in steps

• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode and [TITLE EDIT] cannot be

registered at the same time.

• You can print out texts (comments) using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on

the CD-ROM (supplied).

• You cannot use titles edit for pictures taken with other equipment.

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‚ [DELETE]

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera.

•

• Refer to P38 to delete multiple or all pictures.

Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.

Touch [‚].

Touch [YES].

Advanced (Playback)

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

Motion pictures

Select motion picture [ ] and touch [ ] to play back.

A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon

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

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

∫ Operations performed during motion picture playback

1 Display control panel by touching screen.

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

2 Operate control panel by touching.

DA BFC

A Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind B Play/Pause C Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward D Stop E Reduce volume level F Increase volume level

¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause

mode.

Pictures with audio

Select still picture with audio [ ] and touch [ ] to play back

A Still picture with audio icon

• Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P76) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P98) for information

about how to create still pictures with audio.

Note

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Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P24) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.

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

• Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files

created with the camera on the PC.

• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on

the camera.

• If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture

quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back.

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

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Creating still pictures from a motion picture

You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson, etc.

Touch [ ] while playing back motion picture and

pause.

• To save the displayed image as 1 picture > go to step 3

• To save the motion picture as 1 picture with 9 screens > go to

step

Press [MENU/SET] to display the 9 screens

playback screen.

A: 30 frames: Display image every 1/30 second as picture

To advance frame-by-frame

3/4: Advance every 3 frames 2/1: Advance every 1 frame

Change the number of frame rate per second

Turn the zoom lever toward [L] (W).

Quality Frame rate per second

÷/ù/ý/ÿ 30>15>10>5 ü 15>5 ö/ø/þ 10>5

To end 9 screen display

Press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button.

Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

Picture size

Item 1picture 9pictures

÷/ö 0.3M 2M ù/ø 0.3M 1M

ý/ü/ÿ/þ 2M 2M

• [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. Note

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

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them, etc.

With [TEXT STAMP], [MULTI RESIZE] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A

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new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

[TEXT STAMP]

You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.)

Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Select the picture, and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

• [‘] A appears on screen if the

picture is stamped with text.

[MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

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The setting is canceled when [DISPLAY] is pressed again.

Move 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE]

or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item.

[SHOOTING DATE]

[W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P57)

If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.

[TRAVEL DATE]

If this is set to [SET], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.

[TITLE]

Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode or [TITLE EDIT].

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[SINGLE] [MULTI]

Move 2/1 to select the picture.

Move 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.

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Press [MENU/SET].

• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture

size will become smaller as shown below.

Aspect ratio setting Picture size

Y W

• The picture becomes slightly rougher.

Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

• The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture

was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less.

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

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

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

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

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

printing.

• When text is stamped onto the [ ] pictures, it is difficult to read it.

• Text and dates cannot be stamped on the pictures taken with other equipment.

// > // > // >

Q [MULTI RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)

We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.)

Select [MULTI RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode

menu. (P21)

Move 3/4 to select the size and then press [MENU/

SET].

• When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation of resizing is

displayed.

Move 3/4/2/1 to select the picture and then press

[DISPLAY].

• Repeat this step for each picture, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

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Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

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You can set up to 50 pictures at one time.

• The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate.

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

? [ASPECT CONV.]

You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio.

Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

Move 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press

[MENU/SET].

Move 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W]

aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET].

Move 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and

press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.

Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

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After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture.

• You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.

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N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.]

This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.

Rotate (The picture is rotated manually)

Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

• The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].

Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET].

• Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.

Move 3/4 to select the

direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

: The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o. : The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90o.

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed)

Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

Move 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].

• The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select

[OFF].

• Refer to P36 for information about how to play back pictures.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

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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.

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O [DPOF PRINT]

DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P99) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm

Select [DPOF PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Select the picture, and then press

[MENU/SET].

Move 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to

set.

• When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not

possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.)

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

∫ Canceling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings

[SINGLE] [MULTI]

Move 2/1 to select the picture.

Move 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.

1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing.

• ∫ To print the date

After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].

When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the

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date additionally if required.

• Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set

to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer.

• The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text.

• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for pictures that have been set for date printing, the date printing

setting is canceled.

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Note

The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.

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• With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence

so check if this is the case.

• It may not be possible to use the DPOF print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel

all the settings, and reset the settings.

• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set.

P [PROTECT]

You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.

Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Select the picture, and then press

[MENU/SET].

When [MULTI] has been selected

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Repeat these steps for each picture.

• The settings are canceled when [MENU/

SET] is pressed again.

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

∫ Canceling all the [PROTECT] settings

[SINGLE] [MULTI]

Move 2/1 to select the picture.

Move 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.

1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway.

Note

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The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.

• Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in

memory or the card is formatted.

• Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they

cannot be deleted when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].

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B [AUDIO DUB.]

You can add the audio after taking a picture.

Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET] to start audio recording.

• The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears

when audio has already been recorded. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.)

• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.

• If you press [‚], the audio dubbing is canceled.

Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording.

• It will automatically stop after recording about 10 seconds without

pressing [MENU/SET].

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

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Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment.

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S [COPY]

You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory.

Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

Move 3/4 to select the copy destination and then

press [MENU/SET].

: All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied

onto the card at one time. > step

: One picture at a time is copied from the card to the

built-in memory. > step

Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

Move 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/

SET].

• If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in

memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway.

• Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying

process.

Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• If you copy from the built-in memory to a card, all the pictures are copied and then the

screen automatically returns to the playback screen.

Note

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If you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card which does not have sufficient free space, the picture data will only be copied halfway. We recommend using a card which has more free space than the built-in memory (about 50 MB).

• If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in

the copy destination when [ ] is selected, a new folder is created and the picture is copied. If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when [ ] is selected, that picture is not copied. (P113)

• It may take time to copy the picture data.

• Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied.

(Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.)

• DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after

copying is finished.

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Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC

You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.

You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the

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“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way

of doing this.

Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.

Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied).

A B

OUT

COMPONENT

DIGITAL

AV OUT/

DC IN

A USB connection cable (supplied)

• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.

(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)

B Align the marks, and insert. C AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional)

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). If the

remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P101) before disconnecting the USB

connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.

Move 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/

SET].

• If [USB MODE] (P25) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in

advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.

• When the camera has been connected to the PC with

[USB MODE] set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen. Select [Cancel] to close the screen, and disconnect the camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to [PC] again.

USB MODE

PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE

PictBridge(PTP)

SELECT

SET

100

Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].

• When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME”

or “Untitled” is displayed.)

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Panasonic DMC-FX500 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

Quick Guide

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

How to Use the Touch Panel

Preparation

Charging the Battery

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Setting the Menu

About the Setup Menu

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Basic

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Deleting Pictures

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Taking Close-up Pictures

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Motion Picture Mode

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)

Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK])

Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.])

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

Creating still pictures from a motion picture

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC