Panasonic DMC-FX5GN, DMC-FX1GN User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FX5GN

DMC-FX1GN

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

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Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Safety

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

Information for Your Safety

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.

• SD Logo is a trademark.

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

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.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded pictures.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Contents

Safety

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

Preparation

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

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

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

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

About the Battery .............................. 11

Inserting the Battery.......................... 12

Removing the Battery........................ 13

Using the AC Adaptor ....................... 14

About the Card.................................. 15

Inserting the Card.............................. 16

Removing the Card........................... 17

Attaching the Strap............................ 18

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)..... 19

Setup Menu....................................... 21

Using the LCD Monitor...................... 25

About the Histogram ......................... 26

The Mode Dial................................... 27

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures ................................. 28

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode........ 32

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review) ........................................ 34

Using the Optical Zoom..................... 35

Taking Pictures using the

Built-in Flash.................................. 36

Compensating the Exposure............. 39

Taking Pictures using

Auto Bracket.................................. 40

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.... 41

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .... 42

Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures........................ 43

9 Pictures Multi Playback .................. 44

Using the Playback Zoom ................. 45

Deleting Pictures............................... 46

Recording pictures (advanced)

Taking Pictures using Macro Mode... 49 Taking Pictures using

Portrait Mode................................. 50

Taking Pictures using

Landscape Mode ........................... 51

Taking Pictures using

Night Portrait Mode........................ 52

Taking Pictures using

Self-portrait Mode.......................... 53

Recording Motion Images ................. 54

Setting the White Balance................. 56

Setting the White Balance manually

(White set) .....................................57

Finely Adjusting the White Balance... 58

Changing the Picture Size................. 59

Changing the Quality......................... 60

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 61

Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 62

Taking Pictures with Audio................ 63

Using the AF Trigger ......................... 64

Using the Digital Zoom ......................66

Using the Colour Effect ..................... 67

Adjusting the Quality of the Picture

(Picture Adjustment) ...................... 68

Using the Optical Image Stabilizer .... 69

Creating Flip Animation..................... 70

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio ...... 73

Playing Back Motion Images ............. 74

Rotating the Picture........................... 75

Setting the Picture to be Printed and

the Number of Prints

(DPOF Print Setting)...................... 76

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the

Picture ........................................... 81

Playing Back with Slide Show........... 83

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)............................. 85

Resizing the Pictures ........................ 86

Trimming the Pictures....................... 88

Formatting the Card.......................... 90

Playing Back Pictures with a

TV Screen...................................... 91

Before Connecting with USB

Connection Cable .......................... 92

Connecting to a PC

(Mass Storage) .............................. 94

Connecting to a PC (PTP)................. 95

Connecting to a Printer ..................... 97

Using a Printer (PictBridge)............... 98

Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)... 100

Others

After Use ......................................... 102

Screen Display................................ 103

The Menu Items .............................. 106

Cautions for Use ............................. 108

Approximate number of recordable

pictures and the size.................... 111

Message Display............................. 112

Troubleshooting .............................. 113

Specifications.................................. 115

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB)

RP-SD016B

(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

∫ Battery Pack

CGA-S001E

(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

∫ Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-929B

(In the text, it is indicated as

“AC Adaptor”)

∫ AC Cable

K2CJ2DA00002 or K2CJ2DA00011

∫ DC Cable

K2GH2DZ00001

∫ AV C a ble

K1HB08CD0003

∫ USB Connection Cable

K1HB08CD0004

∫ CD-ROM

∫ Strap

VFC4033

Preparation

Names of the Components

134

15 14 13 12

8 9 10

1 Strap Eyelet (P18) 2Flash 3 Lens 4 Self-timer Indicator (P41, 53) 5 Lens Cover

1167

6 Optical Finder 7 Flash/Access Indicator

(P15, 29, 38) 8 Status Indicator (P29) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P22, 25, 33, 80)

10 Mode Dial (P27) 11 Single/Burst Mode Button (P42) 12 Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer Button (P41)

4/REVIEW/SET Button (P34)

1/Flash Mode Button (P36)

3/Exposure Compensation (P39)/

Auto Bracket (P40)/White Balance

Fine Adjustment (P58) Button

13 Delete (P46)/[FOCUS] (P64) Button 14 [MENU] Button (P21) 15 LCD Monitor (P25, 33, 103)

17 18

19 20

16 Lens Barrel (P30) 17 Speaker (P73) 18 Microphone (P54, 63) 19 Zoom Lever (P35, 66) 20 Power Switch (P9, 28) 21 Shutter Button (P9, 28)

Preparation

3 4

DIGITAL

AV OU T

DC IN

EXT.

22 Terminal Door 23 [DIGITAL] (P94, 95, 97)/

[AV OUT] (P91) Socket

24 [DC IN/EXT.] Socket (P14)

2 2

25 Card/Battery Door (P12, 16)

26 Tripod Receptacle

ª Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

2 3

(P10, 14)

1[AC INT] Terminal 2 [POWER] Indicator 3 [CHARGE] Indicator 4 Battery Attachment Part 5 [DC OUT] Terminal

Preparation

Quick Guide

• Charge the battery before using.

• Prepare the Camera/AC cable/Battery/AC adaptor/Card.

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

ª Preparation

1 Charge the battery. (P10)

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Insert the battery. (P12)

3 1 Insert the card. (P16)

2 Close the card/battery door.

ª Recording

Preparation

ª Playback

4 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Set the clock. (P19) 3 Select Normal picture mode

[].

5 Take a picture. (P28)

OFF ON

6 1 Select Playback mode [ ].

2 Select the picture you want to

view. (P43)

SET

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before using.

Preparation

1 Connect the AC cable.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below.

• The [POWER] Indicator A lights.

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 Attach the battery to the AC

adaptor.

3 Detach the battery.

Suggestions/Tips

• After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable.

• The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction.

• The battery and AC adaptor are designed only for this camera. Do not use them with any other equipment.

• Do not disassemble or alter the AC adaptor.

• When the [CHARGE] Indicator B lights, charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] Indicator B turns off (in about 90 minutes), charging is finished.

Preparation

About the Battery

ª Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor.)

> > >

(Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery.

ª Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions:

• Temperature: 25°C/Humidity: 60

• Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other record.

• Using the battery (supplied) and 16 MB SD Memory Card (supplied) [Picture size: 2304k1728 (DMC-FX5)/2048k1536 (DMC-FX1)/Quality: Fine (When deleting all pictures after full use)].

Charging time

Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.

The recording time (recordable number) and playback time depend on the condition.

ª Charging environment and charging error

• Charge the battery under temperature of 10– 35°C. (The battery should also be the same temperature.)

• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] Indicator lights. If the charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] Indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles. In this case, disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and ensure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre.

Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor on Approx. 60 min. (equal to 120 still pictures)

Recording with LCD monitor off Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures)

Playback time Approx. 100 min.

Preparation

Inserting the Battery

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Insert the charged battery until it

clicks.

3 Close the card/battery door.

Preparation

Removing the Battery

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Slide the lock 1 to remove the

battery.

Suggestions/Tips

• If you will not use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 48 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for 3 months after the battery was removed. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P19)

• Do not remove the card or the battery during the access to the card (P15).

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

• Be sure to remove the battery after the status indicator is turned off. Otherwise, the setting may be cleared.

3 Close the card/battery door.

Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor.

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Connect the AC cable.

2 Open the terminal door.

3 Connect the DC cable.

DIGITAL

AV OUT

DC IN

EXT.

• Align the [2] mark 1 on the DC cable and the [1] mark 2 on the [DC IN] socket.

Suggestions/Tips

• Use the supplied DC cable. If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction.

• The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use.

• The battery cannot be charged in the camera even if the AC adaptor is connected.

About the Card

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Preparation

ª Access to the card

While the card is accessed, the flash/ access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light.

When the flash/access indicator 1 and card access indication 2 light, do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the battery or the card.

• disconnect the DC cable if you use the AC adaptor.

The card and the card contents may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally.

It is possible that data stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We recommend storing precious data to your PC’s hard drive. (P94, 95)

ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and

MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.)

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

Suggestions/Tips

• The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the flash/access indicator and card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

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

Preparation

Inserting the Card

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Insert the card all the way in until

it clicks.

• Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card.

• Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

3 Close the card/battery door.

Preparation

Removing the Card

Preparation

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Open the card/battery door.

2 Push the card until it clicks, then

pull the card out upright.

Suggestions/Tips

• The card may be damaged if it is removed while the camera is on.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card.

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.)

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

3 Close the card/battery door.

Attaching the Strap

Preparation

1 Pass the top of the strap through

the strap eyelet 1.

2 Pass the opposite side of the

strap through its ring shaped part.

3 Pull the strap.

Preparation

OCK

CLOCK SET

SETU

CLOCK SET

SET

CLOCK SET

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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

ª Initial setting

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears.

PLEASE SET THE CL

MEN

When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the clock on it.

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the

[SETUP] menu. (P21)

NO.RESE RESE

ELE

SET

MEN

SET

2 Set date and time.

D/M/Y

ELE

SET

• 2/1: Select the desired item.

• 3/4: Set date and time.

MEN

SET

Preparation

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3 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].

LOCK SE

10:

D/M

ELE

SET

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

• Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on.

ª Date Printing

• You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P80)

• Using the supplied software, [SD Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have the date imprinted on the picture. For details, please read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

• When you ask photo studios for printing, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio. Depending on the studio, it may not be printed.

MEN

Suggestions/Tips

• You can set the year from 2003 to

2099. The 24-hour system is used.

Setup Menu

600

CETU

OOM

CETU

OOM

CETU

Preparation

1 Turn the camera on.

OFF ON

• The status indicator 1 lights.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

W.BALANCE PICT.SIZ

UALIT POT MOD

ELE

3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.

SET

MONIT AUTO REVIE POWER SAV

ECONOM

AUT 1

MEN

4 Select the desired item.

MONIT

SET

AUTO REVIE

POWER SAV

ECONOM

ELE

FF1SEC.EC.Z

5 Set the desired value.

SET

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

MONIT

AUTO REVIE

POWER SAV

ECONOM

ELE

FF1SEC.EC.Z

MEN

ELE

MEN

Preparation

You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.

Menu Functions

MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

AUTO REVIEW°

• [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear.

• [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

• [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.

• [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful to confirm the focus.

• In Motion image mode [ ] and Self-portrait mode

[ ], auto review function is not activated.

• When using burst mode or auto bracket, the auto review

function works while recording the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• When using pictures with audio, the auto review

function works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

POWER SAVE • [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:

The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off and on to cancel the power save mode.)

• [OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.

• When using the AC adaptor/connecting to a PC or

printer/recording motion images/playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated.

• When pressing [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds, the

power save mode is activated. (You can turn the camera on again when pressing the shutter button halfway.)

Recording mode only

Preparation

Menu Functions

ECONOMY°

If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds in recording mode, the message [MONITOR OFF] blinks and then the LCD monitor is turned off to save the power. Press any key to turn it on again.

• When setting economy mode to [ON], the LCD monitor is turned off even when charging the flash.

• When setting economy mode to [ON], the setting for power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].

• You cannot use economy mode in Playback mode [ ] and Simple mode [ ].

• Economy mode is not activated while the menu screen is displayed or the self-timer is set.

• Economy mode is not activated when using the AC adapter or recording motion images even if it is set to [ON].

BEEP Set to the volume of operational sound and shutter sound.

You can select the shutter sound from [ ], [ ] or [ ].

1 2 3

• [ ]: The operational sound turns high.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns low.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns off.

NO.RESET°

Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from 0001.)

• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999. When the folder number reaches to 999, it cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or other.

• The file number reset is also reflected on Simple mode [].

RESET°

The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the folder number, the clock setting and the setting on Simple

mode [ ] are not changed. CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P19) USB MODE Set to the USB communication system. Set before

connecting to a PC or a printer. (P92)

°1 Recording mode only

Preparation

Menu Functions

LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following

7 languages.

Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with

• [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English.

• [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German.

• [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French.

• [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish.

• [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian.

• [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified).

• [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese.

• When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

• The language setting is also reflected on Simple mode [].

VOLUME°

The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers of the TV is not changed.

VIDEO OUT°

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

• [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P91)

°2 Playback mode only

Preparation

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004

600

004

Using the LCD Monitor

ª Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.

• When the menu screen appears, during multi playback or during playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.

In recording mode

In playback mode

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1/1

ISO10

AUT

F Display G Display with recording information

and histogram

H Nondisplay

ª Recording guide line

You can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guide lines. You can also take pictures easily by adjusting the horizon to the guide line.

A Display B Display with histogram C Nondisplay (Recording guide line) D Nondisplay E LCD monitor is turned off

¢Histogram

You can take pictures with well-designed composition by watching the size and the balance of subjects.

Preparation

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 the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

• When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed.

• When the values in the histogram are distributed as B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

• When the values are concentrated to the right as C, the picture is over exposed.

ª Example of histogram

1600

100_0001

1/19

F2.8 1/200

F2.8 1/100

F2.8 1/50

ISO100

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1600

100_0001

ISO100

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1600

100_0001

ISO100

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1/19

AUTO

1/19

AUTO

Suggestions/Tips

• When the photo flash is activated or when you record pictures in dark places, the histogram turns yellow because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

• The histogram does not appear when in Motion image mode [ ], during multi playback and playback zoom.

• The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

• The histogram in this camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software on PC, etc.

• The histogram in the recording mode

AUTO

is an approximation.

A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed

¢Histogram

Preparation

The Mode Dial

Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.

: Normal Picture mode (P28)

The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted.

: Macro mode (P49)

This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 10 cm (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P50)

This allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background.

: Landscape mode (P51)

You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape farther than 3 m away and in daylight.

: Night portrait mode (P52)

This allows you to record the subject clearly in front of beautiful night illumination scenery.

: Self-portrait mode (P53)

Use this mode when you want to take a picture of yourself easily.

: Motion image mode (P54)

This allows you to record motion images.

: Simple mode (P32)

You can take the pictures easily because the necessary setting menus are minimized. This mode is for beginners.

: Playback mode (P43)

This allows you to play back recorded pictures.

Recording pictures (basic)

600

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

Preparation

• Insert the charged battery (P12) or connect the AC adaptor (P14).

• Insert the card. (P16)

1 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select Normal Picture mode

[].

OFF ON

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point

you want to focus.

3 Focus on the subject to take the

picture.

F2.

• A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The focus indication 2 lights and

then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 appear.

• When the focus indication is

blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.

1/2

Recording pictures (basic)

ª Posture to take good pictures

To take pictures without blurring:

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Check that the camera is not shaken when pressing the shutter button halfway.

• After pressing the shutter button, keep the camera stationary until the picture appears on the screen. In the following cases, keep the camera stationary for a long time. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ] (P36)

– In Night portrait mode [ ] (P52)

• Hold the camera firmly with your right hand.

• Do not cover the flash with your finger or other objects.

• Hold the lower left of the camera with your left hand.

• Do not cover the microphone with your finger or other objects.

• Do not touch the lens barrel.

ª Status indicator A

Lighting:

• When turning the camera on.

Blinking:

• While the focus is being adjusted or the focus is not properly adjusted.

• When the card is not inserted.

• When there is no remaining capacity on the card.

• When the card is locked in the recording mode.

• When the remaining battery power is low. (blinking slowly)

ª Flash/Access Indicator B

Lighting:

• When accessing the card.

• When the flash fires. (It lights when the shutter is pressed halfway.)

• When sending data to PC.

Blinking:

• When charging the flash.

• When setting the flash mode to Forced OFF [ ] and pressing the shutter halfway in dark places. (blinking slowly) (The jitter alert appears)

Recording pictures (basic)

600

ª Focusing

• You can focus on the subject up to the distance of 50 cm.

• If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused.

• When the subject is focused, the camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps 4 times. Refer to P23 if you want to turn the operational sound off.

• In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly in Normal Picture mode. – When including both near and

distant subjects in a scene.

– When there is dirt on the glass

between the lens and the subject.

– When there are illuminated or

glittering objects around the subject.

– When taking a picture in a dark

place. – When the subject moves fast. – When the scene is poor in contrast. – When jitter occurs. – When recording a very bright

subject. We recommend taking pictures using prefocus (P64) or AF/AE lock (P31).

• Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is cancelled when you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again.

ª Exposure

• If the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

• The brightness of the screen may differ from that of recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with slow shutter, the subject looks dark on the screen, but the actual picture is bright.

• When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure. (P39)

ª Jitter (camera shake)

• When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1 appears.

F2.

• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful of how you hold the camera. (P29)

• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

ª Care for the camera

• Check to make sure there is no stain or dirt on the lens.

• Do not touch the lens directly.

• Do not cause impact to the lens or lens barrel (P6).

• When turning the camera on in the recording mode, the lens barrel comes out. Check to make sure there are no obstacles in front of the lens.

• Take care not to touch or stain the surface of the lens. When the lens becomes dirty or dust attaches to the lens, use a commercial blower brush to remove dust or dirt and wipe the lens with a dry, soft cloth. If you use solvents such as benzine, alcohol or thinner, the camera may be discoloured or broken.

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