Panasonic DMC-FX68 Advanced Operation Guide

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX68

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Quick Guide ..............................................4

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

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

Preparation

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

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........12

Inserting and Removing the Card

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

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................17

• Changing the clock setting ................18

Setting the Menu.....................................19

• Setting menu items ...........................20

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

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

Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................30

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............32

• Scene detection ................................34

• AF Tracking Function........................35

• [Happy] colour ([COLOR MODE]) .....35

• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ......36

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 37

• Focusing ...........................................38

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

you want to take) ..............................38

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......39

• Direction detection function...............39

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 40

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

Using the Digital Zoom .....................40

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................43

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................44

• Using the Playback Zoom .................44

• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode .....45

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

• To delete a single picture..................46

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............47

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor............................48

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash...... 50

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................50

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

• [AF MACRO] ....................................55

• [MACRO ZOOM] ..............................56

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

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

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........59

Taking pictures while changing the skin

texture (Cosmetic Mode) .........................60

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene Mode) .................61

• [PORTRAIT].....................................62

• [TRANSFORM] ................................62

• [SELF PORTRAIT]...........................63

• [SCENERY]......................................63

• [PANORAMA ASSIST].....................64

• [SPORTS] ........................................65

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT].........................65

• [NIGHT SCENERY]..........................65

• [FOOD].............................................66

• [PARTY] ...........................................66

• [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................66

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] .............................67

• [PET] ................................................68

• [SUNSET].........................................68

• [HIGH SENS.] ..................................68

• [HI-SPEED BURST] .........................69

• [FLASH BURST] ..............................70

• [STARRY SKY] ................................71

• [FIREWORKS] .................................71

• [BEACH]...........................................72

• [SNOW]............................................72

• [AERIAL PHOTO].............................72

• [PIN HOLE] ......................................72

• [FILM GRAIN]...................................73

• [HIGH DYNAMIC].............................73

• [PHOTO FRAME] .............................73

Motion Picture Mode ...............................74

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function....................................................77

• Face Settings ....................................78

• Setting Auto Registration/

Sensitivity..........................................82

• Auto Registration...............................83

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations .....84

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture .........84

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• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time) .....87

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................89

• [PICTURE SIZE] ..............................89

• [QUALITY]........................................90

• [ASPECT RATIO].............................91

• [INTELLIGENT ISO].........................91

• [SENSITIVITY].................................92

• [WHITE BALANCE]..........................93

• [FACE RECOG.] ..............................95

• [AF MODE].......................................95

• [QUICK AF]......................................98

• [I.EXPOSURE].................................98

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .......................99

• [BURST].........................................100

• [I.RESOLUTION]............................101

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ...........................101

• [COLOR MODE] ............................102

• [STABILIZER] ................................103

• [AUDIO REC.]................................104

• [AF ASSIST LAMP]........................105

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ..................105

• [CLOCK SET].................................105

Taking and viewing clipboard pictures

(Clipboard Mode) ..................................106

• Taking clipboard pictures ................ 106

• Viewing clipboard pictures ..............108

Entering Text.........................................111

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show).......................................... 112

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

[FAVORITE PLAY]) ...............................114

• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................114

• [FAVORITE PLAY]..........................115

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio................................116

• Motion pictures................................116

• Pictures with audio..........................117

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu ..... 118

• [CALENDAR] .................................118

• [TITLE EDIT] ..................................119

• [TEXT STAMP] ..............................120

• [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size

(number of pixels) ..............................123

• [CROPPING]..................................124

• [LEVELING] ...................................125

• [ROTATE DISP.] ............................126

• [FAVORITE]...................................127

• [PRINT SET] ..................................128

• [PROTECT]....................................130

• [FACE REC EDIT]..........................131

• [COPY]...........................................132

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................133

Printing the Pictures..............................136

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................137

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................138

• Print Settings...................................139

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....142

• Playing back pictures using the

AV cable (supplied).........................142

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................143

• Playing back on the TV with

HDMI socket ...................................143

Others

Screen Display ......................................149

Cautions for Use....................................152

Message Display ...................................158

Troubleshooting.....................................161

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................170

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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. (P9)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

Insert the battery and the card.

(P13)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P15) Refer to P16 when you use a card.

plug-in type

inlet type

Turn the camera on to take pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!].

2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P32)

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Play back the pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [(].

2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P43)

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

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was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

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

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

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

text.

• The card is optional.

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

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

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names of the Components

1Flash (P50) 2 Lens (P153, 154) 3 Self-timer indicator (P57)

AF assist lamp (P105)

4 LCD monitor (P48, 149) 5 [MENU/SET] button (P17) 6 [DISPLAY] button (P48) 7 [Q.MENU] (P22)/Delete (P46) button 8 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

(P19)

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4 9

9 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P58)/

Auto Bracket (P59)/White Balance fine adjustment (P94)

B: 4/Macro Mode (P55)

AF Tracking (P35, 97)

C: 2/Self-timer button (P57) D: 1/Flash setting button (P50)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

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Before Use

10 11

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10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 11 Zoom lever (P40) 12 Speaker (P117) 13 Microphone (P74, 104) 14 Shutter button (P32, 74) 15 Mode dial (P30)

16 Lens barrel 17 [HDMI] socket (P144, 146) 18 Hand strap eyelet

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

19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P133, 136,

142)

20 Tripod receptacle

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

21 Card/Battery door (P13) 22 Release lever (P13)

23 DC coupler cover (P14)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

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

16 17 18

20 21

2223

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

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

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Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

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

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Preparation

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into

the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

indicator A lights green.

• Charging is properly complete when

the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off.

Detach the battery after charging is completed.

• After charging is completed, be sure to

disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.

plug-in type

inlet type

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∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above.

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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The battery temperature is too high or too low.

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

∫ Battery indication

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

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

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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

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

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becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

• 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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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min

Approx. 380 pictures

By CIPA standard in Normal Picture

Mode

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

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

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

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image

Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

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

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

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

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

Playback time Approx. 360 min

Note

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

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

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P24). – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

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

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

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A 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.

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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.

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Preparation

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Note

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

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• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor turns 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.

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

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

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

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

Ensure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) are purchased in a set. Do not use if sold separately.

1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the

direction.

3 Close the card/battery door.

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Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.

4 Open the DC coupler cover A.

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If it is difficult to open, push open the coupler cover from the interior with the card/battery door in an open state.

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

C of the DC coupler.

D Align the marks and insert.

• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this

camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.

Note

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

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

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

• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and

operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.

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

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

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

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

• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when

recording motion pictures.

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

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

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in

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the built-in memory and played back.

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

card and played back.

• Clipboard pictures (P106) are stored on the built-in memory even if a

card is inserted.

• 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).

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P132)

• Memory size: Approx. 40 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.

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

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Built-in Memory

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Card

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

Type of card which can be

used with this unit

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 64 GB)

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Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be

used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

Remarks

• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)

may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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

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(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P28)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

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

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

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

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

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

only to ensure proper operation. (P28)

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

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in

[PLAYBACK] Mode.)

Press [MENU/SET].

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Preparation

: :

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P87)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

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

• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM

12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.

• 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 below.

“Changing the clock setting” procedure

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P20)

It can be changed in steps 5, 6 and 7 to set the clock.

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

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

Note

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

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• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.

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

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P120) 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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Preparation

Setting the Menu

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

[MODE] Playback Mode menu

(P45, 112 to 115)

• This menu lets you

select the setting of the playback methods such as Playback or Slide show of only the

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

! [REC] Mode menu (P89 to 105) ( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P118 to 132)

• This menu lets you

set the Colouring, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, Number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

[SETUP] menu (P23 to 29)

• 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.

pictures set as [FAVORITE].

• This menu lets you

set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

Note

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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.

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Preparation

Setting menu items

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

Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode

Turn the camera on.

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

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu

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

Set the mode dial to [·].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by

rotating the zoom lever.

Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

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

move to the second screen.

Press 1.

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

may be displayed in a different way.

Press 3/4 to select [š].

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Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

2 Press 2.

3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ].

4 Press 1.

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Select a menu item next and set it.

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Preparation

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.

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• When [DISPLAY] is pressed and while [STABILIZER] (P103) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.]

can be displayed.

Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.

Press 3

/4/2/1 to select the menu item and

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

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

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Preparation

Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

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

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In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P29) can be set.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.

U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

Refer to P17 for details.

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Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P87 for details.

— [TRAVEL DATE]

• Refer to P84 for details.

r [BEEP]

“ [DESTINATION]:

Travel destination area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

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

[TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]:

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

[BEEP TONE]:

[]/[]/[]

[LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET]

[SHUTTER VOL.]: [] (Muted) [] (Low) [] (High)

[SHUTTER TONE]:

[]/[]/[]

u [VOLUME]

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

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

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Preparation

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

[OFF]

[LCD MODE]

„ [AUTO POWER 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.

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

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

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

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

• If the screen is difficult to see because of bright light shining on it, use your hand or another

object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode.

• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in Playback Mode.

[DISPLAY SIZE]

Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.

[STANDARD]/[LARGE]

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

[GUIDE LINE]

displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P48)

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

[PATTERN]: []/[]

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode and the Clipboard Mode.

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

[HISTOGRAM]

histogram. (P49)

[OFF]/[ON]

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ECOECO

You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor.

p [SLEEP MODE]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

q [ECONOMY]

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

[LCD POWER SAVE]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered. The battery life will be conserved by lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor further during the recording

¢ Excluding the Digital Zoom range.

[OFF]/[ON]

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

• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5 MIN. ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode and the Clipboard Mode.

• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show – [AUTO DEMO]

• The effect of the [LCD POWER SAVE] is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the

Optical Zoom range.

• The effect of the [LCD POWER SAVE] will not affect the image being recorded.

• Setting of [LCD MODE] has priority over the setting of [LCD POWER SAVE] regarding the

brightness of the LCD monitor.

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

[OFF]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[1SEC.] [2SEC.]

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

is pressed.

• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P59),

[SELF PORTRAIT] (P63), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P69), [FLASH BURST] (P70) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P73) in Scene Mode, Burst Mode (P100) and when recording still pictures with audio (P104).

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

• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.

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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. (P135)

• 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 (P28) 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 the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also

reset, too.

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

[ROTATE DISP.] (P126) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P127) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P67) and [PET] (P68) in Scene Mode – The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P84) (departure date, return date, location) – The [WORLD TIME] (P87) 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 colour 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 operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) 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.

Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional).

[AUTO]:

The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.

[1080i]:

[HDMI MODE]

The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.

[720p]:

The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for output.

[576p]

The progressive method with 576

/[480p]

/480

available scan lines is

used for output.

¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL] ¢2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]

• Interlace method/progressive method

i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/50 (1/60) seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 (1/60) seconds. The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.

• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format

your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P143 for details.

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Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).

[VIERA Link]

[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.

[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link

compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) Button operation of the main unit will be limited.

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P146 for details.

Set the screen that will appear when a Scene Mode has been selected.

} [SCENE MENU]

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected Scene

Mode appears.

[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

[VERSION DISP.]

[FORMAT]

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

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

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

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

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

the card.

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

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

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

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A B

~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

language.

Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO DEMO])

[STABILIZER DEMO.]

A Amount of jitter

[DEMO MODE]

DEMO

B Amount of jitter after correction

[AUTO DEMO]: [OFF] [ON]

• The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed

during the [STABILIZER DEMO.].

• In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed.

• [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.

• Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.].

• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.

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

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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 dial

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

Align a desired mode with part C.

•

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where there is no mode will not turn.)

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∫ List of [REC] Modes

Intelligent Auto Mode (P32)

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

! Normal Picture Mode (P37)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Cosmetic Mode (P60)

Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.

Scene Mode (P61)

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

$ Motion Picture Mode (P74)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

Clipboard Mode (P106)

Record as a memo.

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[REC] Mode: ñ

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

•

The following functions are activated automatically.

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

[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.RESOLUTION]/ Intelligent Zoom

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial C Shutter button

Set the mode dial to [ñ].

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

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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 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m

(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance

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

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

•

The access indication (P15) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

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.

∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P50)

•

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

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

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

∫ When taking pictures using the Zoom (P40)

∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of

frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P77)

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Scene detection

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

¦ > [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

•

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

[i-SUNSET]

[i-BABY]

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

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

will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P96)

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

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

• When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]

is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

Note

Due to factors such as size, contrast, motion and proximity a different mode may be identified

•

for the same subject.

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

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

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

shaken, When zoom is used

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

Mode.

• The Backlight Compensation

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

Only when [ ] is selected

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AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

1 Press 3.

•

[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the

screen.

• Press 3 again to cancel.

2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and

press 4 to lock the subject.

AF tracking frame will turn yellow.

•

• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be

chosen.

• Press 3 to cancel.

Note

[FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF tracking.

•

• Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P97.

[Happy] colour ([COLOR MODE])

In Intelligent Auto Mode, [Happy] can be selected in [COLOR MODE] of the [REC] menu. When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.

•

[ ] is displayed on the recording screen when [Happy] is selected.

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ISOMAX

1600

Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode

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

[REC] Mode menu

– [PICTURE SIZE]

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

[SETUP] menu

– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.]

• The settings of the following items are fixed.

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

[ECONOMY] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P25)

[AUTO REVIEW] (P25) [2SEC.]

Flash (P50) /Œ

[QUALITY] (P90) A

[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P91)

[WHITE BALANCE] (P93) [AWB]

[AF MODE] (P95) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected)

[QUICK AF] (P98) [ON]

[I.EXPOSURE] (P98) [ON]

[I.RESOLUTION] (P101) [i.ZOOM]

[STABILIZER] (P103) [AUTO]

[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P105) [ON]

[RED-EYE REMOVAL]

(P105)

• The following functions cannot be used. – [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White Balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/

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

• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Normal Picture Mode.

What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

(P89)/[BURST] (P100)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P102)/[FACE RECOG.] (P77)

Item Settings

[5MIN.]

[ON]

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[REC] Mode: ·

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal Picture Mode)

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

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial

Set the mode dial to [·].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P89).

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

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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

focused.

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

(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

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

refer to

“Taking Close-up Pictures” (P55).

Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture.

• The access indication lights (P15) 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 (P58)

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

(P93)

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1/125

F2.8

ISO

100

F2.8

ISO

100

1/125

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

¢2

Sound

Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

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

¢1

G ISO sensitivity

¢1 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.)

¢2 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P23).

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

the composition of the picture you want to take)

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

focus and exposure.

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

compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1

•

before pressing the shutter button fully.

We recommend that you use the Face Detection function when taking pictures of people. (P95)

F2.8

1/125

ISO

100

F2.8

1/125

ISO

100

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

•

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

• When the focus 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

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Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P103), a tripod or the self-timer

(P57).

•

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY],

[CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] or [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Scene Mode

(P61)

– 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.] (P126) is set to [ON])

•

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

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

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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿n¨

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

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

Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 10.5k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent Zoom is used. 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.

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∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

5k 10.5k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

Screen display

[PICTURE SIZE] with (P89) is selected.

A [ ] is displayed.

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

20k (including Optical Zoom 5k)

42.2k (including Extra Optical Zoom

10.5k) 26k (including Optical Zoom and [i.ZOOM] 6.5k)

Maximum magnification

6.5k (including Optical Zoom 5k)

13.7k (including Extra Optical Zoom

10.5k)

54.8k (including Extra Optical Zoom and [i.ZOOM] 13.7k)

Picture quality

Conditions

Screen display

No noticeable deterioration

[I.RESOLUTION] (P101) on the [REC] menu is set to [i.ZOOM].

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P101) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON].

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

displayed.

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

•

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

¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.

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∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

Note

•

The Digital Zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected.

• The Intelligent Zoom cannot be set when n has been selected.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra 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 (P57) for taking

pictures.

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in Intelligent Auto Mode, Cosmetic Mode, Scene Mode

or Clipboard Mode. ¢ [i.ZOOM] cannot be used when in [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST] or

[PIN HOLE] in Scene Mode.

• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases. – In Macro Zoom Mode – In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or

[PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode

– In Motion Picture Mode

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases. – In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE],

[FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode

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A B

[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(].

• Normal playback is set automatically in the

following cases.

– When the mode is switched from the [REC] to

[PLAYBACK].

– When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/

[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

• When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will

be displayed. Refer to pictures

” (P108) for information about playing

back the clipboard.

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback.

2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward

•

The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.

• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.

“Viewing clipboard

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P118)

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

• Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the

previous screen.

• Pictures are not rotated for display.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to normal playback

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.

•

An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.

2 Press [MENU/SET].

•

The picture that was selected will appear.

Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).

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

When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after

•

enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

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

deteriorates.

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

position indication appears for about 1 second.

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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 lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] Mode to [PLAYBACK]

Mode.

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the Cropping function. (P124)

• The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

• Playback Zoom cannot be used during Motion Picture Playback or pictures with Audio

Playback.

Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode

Press [MENU/SET] during playback.

1 2 Press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

[NORMAL PLAY] (P43)

All the pictures are played back.

[SLIDE SHOW] (P112)

The pictures are played back in sequence.

[CATEGORY PLAY] (P114)

The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

[FAVORITE PLAY] (P115)

Your favourite pictures are played back.

¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.

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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

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

•

To delete a single picture

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

A [DISPLAY] button

‚] button

B [

Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

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

Press [‚].

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Press 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 cancelled.

Press [MENU/SET].

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

∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P127) setting

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].)

Note

•

Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (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 (P130), they will not be deleted

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

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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. During Playback Zoom (P44), while playing back motion pictures (P116) and during a slide show (P112), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.

In Recording Mode

C Normal display D No display E No display (Recording

guideline)

In Playback Mode

F Normal display G Display with recording

information

H No display

¢1, 2

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

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

Note

In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene

•

Mode, the guideline is grey. (P61)

• In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. (P61)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Recording guideline

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

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

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

well-balanced composition.

screen.

∫ 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.

Examples of histogram

1 Properly Exposed 2 Underexposed 3 Overexposed

¢ Histogram

Note

•

When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

• 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.

• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases. – Intelligent Auto Mode – Multi Playback – In Motion Picture Mode – Playback Zoom – Clipboard Mode – Calendar – [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode – When HDMI cable is connected

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A Photo flash

Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

Press 1 [‰].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P52)

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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

ˆ:

AUTO/Red-eye reduction

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.

‰: Forced flash ON Š:

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

Forced flash OFF

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P105) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.

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 [Š] only when you set [PARTY] or

[CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode. (P61)

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.

∫ About the digital red-eye correction

When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P105) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active)

•

Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.

• In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Correction does not work. – When the flash setting is set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ] – When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF] – When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [š]

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∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode

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

‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ

————± í ± — ± —— ¥

±±±±— ± ï —————¥

±¥±——±

9 ± — ± ——¥

* ±¥±——± ô —————¥

±¥±——± ——¥ ———

0 ±¥±——± 5 —————¥ , —————¥ 4 —————¥

—————¥

6 ——¥ ——±

- ¥ — ± ——± 8 ¥ — ± ——± . ———¥ — ± 7 ————— ¥ / —————¥¥— ± ——± 1 ± — ± ——¥¥— ± ——± 2 ———¥±± ———± — ¥ 3 ———±±¥ ¥±±——± : ±¥±——± ; ±¥±——±

¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] 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 memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

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

—————±

± — ± —— ±

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ The available flash range to take pictures

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

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)

ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet) ¢

ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.5 m (4.92 feet) ¢

ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.1 m (6.88 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet)

ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet)

ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 4.2 m (13.8 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.0 m (6.56 feet)

ISO1600

¢ Recording with zoom magnification of up to 4k is possible. Pictures recorded with Tele may

be darker than normal.

1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet)

Wide Tel e

Available flash range

1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet)

• In [HIGH SENS.] (P68) 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. 12.0 m (39.4 feet)

Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 5.6 m (18.4 feet)

• In [FLASH BURST] (P70) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to

between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to approx. 4.0 m (13.1 feet)

Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

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

‡

‰

¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P99) ¢2 When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO]. (P99)

• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].

1/30

¢1

to 1/2000

‹

¢1

to 1/2000

1 or 1/4 to 1/2000

¢2

– When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image

Stabilizer is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].

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

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

Note

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

•

heat or lighting from the flash.

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

properly and the picture may become too bright or too 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.

• 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 are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a

picture after the access indication disappears.

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

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode: ·n

Taking Close-up Pictures

Press 4 [#].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

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.

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

is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.

• To cancel, select the [OFF] in step 2.

• Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification

are displayed during zooming.

[AF MACRO]

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 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode

¢ The focus range changes in steps.

1 m (3.28 feet)

3 cm (0.10 feet)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[MACRO ZOOM]

You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)].

A Focus range

• Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom

Mode regardless of the zoom position.

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

• The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.

• Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE]

is set.

• The following functions are not activated. – Extra Optical Zoom – Intelligent Zoom

Note

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take

pictures at close range.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Press 2 [ë].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 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 cancelled.

Note

When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the

•

jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

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

recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P105) 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.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode is fixed to 5.

• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode or Clipboard

Mode.

• Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] in Scene Mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode: · ¿n¨

Compensating the Exposure

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

Underexposed

Properly exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Compensate the exposure towards negative.

Press 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 memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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

subject.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode: ·¿

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 d1EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1EV i1EV

Press 3 [È] several times 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 cancelled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.

• When Auto Bracket is set, the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review

setting. 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.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.

• Burst is cancelled when Auto Bracket is set.

• Auto Bracket cannot be used when in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST],

[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode:

Taking pictures while changing the skin texture

(Cosmetic Mode)

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

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 2/1 to select the item, and press 3/4 to adjust the clearness of the skin.

Item Adjustment contents

[SOFT SKIN] To take a picture with light skin.

[NATURAL SKIN]

[SUMMER LOOK]

• 3 levels of clearness: [HIGH], [STANDARD] or [LOW] can be selected.

• Description of adjustment is displayed by pressing [DISPLAY]. (It will return to selection

screen when it is pressed again.)

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Note

•

Effect is not applied if no skin tone is detected.

• If you wish to adjust the setting again, press [MENU/SET] and 1, and then return to above

step

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

• Icons for the adjusted items are displayed in the LCD monitor when the settings are adjusted.

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

optimal setting.

– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/

[COLOR MODE]

To bring out the original beauty of the skin.

To create healthy tanned skin such as at the beach.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode: ¿

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

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

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [¿].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating

the zoom lever.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the

selected Scene Mode.

∫ About the information

•

If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode in step 3, explanations about each Scene Mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.)

Note

To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3 above.

•

• 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]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/

[COLOR MODE]

• Shutter speed for Scene Modes, except [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS],

[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [SNOW] and [HIGH DYNAMIC], will be from 1/4th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PORTRAIT]

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

∫ Technique for Portrait Mode

To make this mode more effective:

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

Note

•

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

[TRANSFORM]

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

1 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/

SET].

It can be set from the Quick Menu (P22).

•

2 Take pictures.

Note

[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below.

• – [ ] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W]

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

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

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

• When [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is set, Face Recognition may not function fully.

• It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except for personal use.

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

• Do not use the material against the object’s interest.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SELF PORTRAIT]

Select this to take pictures of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode

•

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

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

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

• 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 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).

•

• You can record yourself with audio (P104). 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]. (P103)

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

[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

•

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PANORAMA ASSIST]

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

∫ Setting the recording direction

1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press

[MENU/SET].

The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.

•

2 Take the picture.

•

You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].

3 Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET].

•

You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.

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

4 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or

vertically so the transparent image overlaps.

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

•

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

5 Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET].

Note

•

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

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

pictures.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set

to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SPORTS]

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

Note

When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set

•

to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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

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

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

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

∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode

•

Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].)

• Ask the subject not to move while taking a 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 60 cm (1.97 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).

•

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

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set

to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

[NIGHT SCENERY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

•

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

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

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set

to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[FOOD]

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

Note

•

The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

[PARTY]

Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or 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 [Š].)

• 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].

•

[CANDLE LIGHT]

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

∫ Technique for Candle Light Mode

•

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

Note

•

The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

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

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set

to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[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] (P120).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).

Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to

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When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].

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

appears automatically.

3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit.

“Entering Text” on P111 .

4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

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

CD-ROM (supplied).

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

name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set

to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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

• 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].

2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.

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[PET]

Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P120).

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P67.

Note

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

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

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

[SUNSET]

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

Note

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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

[HIGH SENS.]

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

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

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

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2 Take pictures.

Note

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

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

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

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[HI-SPEED BURST]

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

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

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

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3 Take pictures.

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

Maximum Burst speed

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.

Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

•

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

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

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high

to achieve a high shutter speed.

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

taking a picture.

approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)

approx. 15 to 100

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[FLASH BURST]

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

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

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

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2 Take pictures.

•

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

Number of recordable pictures

Note

[I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

•

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

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

• The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

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

settings for the first picture.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].

• See the Note on P54 when using the flash.

max. 5 pictures

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[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 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

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It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P22)

2 Take pictures.

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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

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The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer.

Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

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• The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

[FIREWORKS]

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

∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode

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

Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

•

• 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: 2 seconds – When [AUTO], [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 for the exposure.

• The AF area is not displayed.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

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[BEACH]

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

Note

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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.

[SNOW]

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

[AERIAL PHOTO]

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

∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode

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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 flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

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

• 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.

[PIN HOLE]

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

Note

• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

• Face Detection (P96) may not operate normally in the dark areas

around the edges of the screen.

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[FILM GRAIN]

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

Note

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].

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• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

[HIGH DYNAMIC]

You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances.

∫ Setting the effect

1 Press 3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].

•

It can be set from the quick menu (P22).

[]: Natural colour effect

[]: Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and colour

[]: Black and white effect

2 Take pictures.

Note

•

ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO400].

• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

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

• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set

to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

compensation of the darker areas.

[PHOTO FRAME]

Record the image with a frame around it.

∫ Setting the frame

1 Press 2/1 to select the frame to use, and then press [MENU/SET].

•

The number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3).

2 Take pictures.

Note

•

[AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.].

• The colour of the frame displayed on the screen and the colour of the frame around the actual

image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.

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A B

[REC] Mode: n

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Motion Picture Mode

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [n].

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.

• 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.

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Changing the settings for the recording quality

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press

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

Item Picture size fps Aspect ratio

1280k720 pixels 30

848k480 pixels 30

640k480 pixels 30

320k240 pixels 30

16:9

4:3

• [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the HDMI mini

cable (optional). For details, see

¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

“Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P143.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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

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Note

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The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

• Refer to P174 for information about the available recording time.

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

with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

• Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played

back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.

• In Motion Picture Mode, the Direction Detection function cannot be used.

• In the Motion Picture Mode, [AF MODE] is fixed to [ ] and [STABILIZER] to [MODE1].

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] and [AF ASSIST LAMP] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode. Setting of

other recording mode will be reflected.

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

• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when

recording motion pictures.

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

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

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

motion picture recording.

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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿

Taking a picture with Face Recognition function

Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.

[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera. [FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.

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The Face Recognition function includes the following.

In Recording Mode

–

Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered

(if name has been set for the registered face)

face

– The camera will remember the face that has been photographed

many times and display the registration screen automatically (if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])

In Playback

–

Display of name and age (if information has been registered)

– Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition

([CATEGORY PLAY] (P114))

¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking

pictures is determined according to the order of registration.

Note

[AF MODE] is fixed to [š].

•

• During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first

picture.

• After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added

when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.

• [FACE RECOG.] can be used in the following Scene Modes. – [PORTRAIT]/[SELF PORTRAIT]

[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/ [PIN HOLE]/[HIGH DYNAMIC]/[PHOTO FRAME]

¢ [AUTO REGISTRATION] is fixed to [OFF].

• [FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure

recognition of a person.

• Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise distinctive facial features than

regular Face Detection.

• Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set

to [OFF] will not be categorised by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].

• Even when face recognition information is changed (P81), face recognition information for the

pictures already taken will not be changed. For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be categorised by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].

• To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in

[FACE REC EDIT] (P131).

Mode

/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/

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Face Settings

You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration)

∫ Point of recording when registering the face images

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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair when registering.

• Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when

registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)

∫ When it is not recognising during recording

•

angles. (P81)

• Additionally register at the location of recording.

• Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting. (P82)

• When a person who is registered is not recognised, correct by re-registering.

Example of faces that are hard to recognise

Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered faces in the following instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.

• Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows (A)

• The face is dark/the light is at an angle (B)

• The face is facing in angle or sideways

• The face is facing upward/downward

• The eyes are closed

• When the face is extremely bright or dark

• Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.

• When the face appears small on the screen

• The entire face is not in the screen

• When distinctive facial features have changed with age

• When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one

another

• Facial expression is very different

• When there is little contrast on the faces

• When there is rapid movement

• When the camera is shaking

• When Digital Zoom is used

(Good example for

registering)

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Registering face image of new person

Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1.

(P20)

Press 3

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

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/ SET].

Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.

• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be

registered.

• When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display

will return to the recording screen. In this case, try taking the picture again.

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

Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1.

• You can register up to 3 face images.

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Item Description of settings

It is possible to register names.

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

[NAME]

[AGE]

[FOCUS ICON]

2 Enter the name.

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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P111 .

It is possible to register the birthday.

1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and

then press 3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].

Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.

Press 3/4 to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/ SET].

To add additional face images.

(

Add Images)

1 Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then

press [MENU/SET].

2 Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Registering face image of new

person”.

[ADD IMAGES]

3 Press [‚].

To delete one of the face images.

(Delete)

1 Press 2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then

press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [‚].

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If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.

Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

∫ About the information

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When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 4 on P79, an explanation appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)

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Change or delete the information for a registered person

You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person.

1 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and

then press 1. (P20)

2 Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete

and then press [MENU/SET].

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

Item Description of settings

[INFO EDIT]

[PRIORITY]

[DELETE]

Changing the information of an already registered person.

Perform step

The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press [MENU/SET].

Deleting information of a registered person.

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

6 in “Registering face image of new person”.

5 Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

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Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.

1 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P20) 2 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1.

Item Description of settings

[OFF]/[ON]

When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON],

[AUTO REGISTRATION]

[SENSITIVITY]

•

[FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.

• For details, see “Auto Registration” on P83.

[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]

•

Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood of mistaken recognition.

• Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens frequently.

• To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL].

4 Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

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Auto Registration

When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.

•

Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when [BURST] and Auto Bracket is set.)

• It may be extremely hard to recognise only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face

images with [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu beforehand.

∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen

1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

•

If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.

• Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and

when [YES] is selected with set to [OFF].

3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be

2 Press 3/4 to select [NEW PERSON] or

[ADDITIONAL IMAGE] and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Description of settings

[NEW PERSON]

• A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people

already registered. Select the person to be replaced.

To additionally register a face image for a registered person.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to whom you wish

[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]

After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to

•

the recording screen.

add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

•

If 3 images have already been registered, the picture replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture you wish to replace.

3 Perform the operation in Step 6 and following in “Registering face image of new

person”.

Note

If the registration screen will not display, it may display easier by recording in the same

•

conditions or with the same expressions.

• If a face is not recognised even though it is registered, it will make the recognition easier by

registering the person again using the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu in that environment.

• If the registration screen is displayed for a person that is already registered, it will make the

recognition easier by additionally registering.

• It may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿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 P20.

If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P120).

•

The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P17)

Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.

Press 3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press

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

Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].

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Press 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 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1.

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

Enter the location.

• For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P 111.

Press [MENU/SET] twice 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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∫ Cancelling the travel date

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step [OFF] in step

3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to

3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].

Note

The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.

•

If you set [WORLD TIME] (P87) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure

date will not be recorded. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed.

• 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 on which you took the picture is not recorded.

• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date

change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)

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

• [TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other recording mode will

be reflected.

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

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20.

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. (P17)

Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 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

Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 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, press

3. Press 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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C E

Press 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.

Press 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,

press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 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.

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

• 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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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

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.

(14M) 4320k3240 pixels

(10M )

(7M )

(5M ) 2560k1920 pixels

(3M )

(0.3M ) 640k480 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].

(12.5M) 4320k2880 pixels

(9M )

(6M )

(4.5M )

(2.5M )

(0.3M )

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3648k2736 pixels

3072k2304 pixels

2048k1536 pixels

3648k2432 pixels

3072k2048 pixels

2560k1712 pixels

2048k1360 pixels

640k424 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].

(10.5M) 4320k2432 pixels

(7.5M )

(5.5M )

(3.5M )

(2M )

(0.2M )

3648k2056 pixels

3072k1728 pixels

2560k1440 pixels

1920k1080 pixels

640k360 pixels

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra 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 Extra Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is set or in [TRANSFORM],

[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.

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

• Refer to P170 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

[QUALITY]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

Applicable modes:

[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 P170 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

ISOMAX

400

ISOMAX

800

ISOMAX

1600

[ASPECT RATIO]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

Applicable modes:

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[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.

[X][Y][W]

Note

The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P168)

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[INTELLIGENT ISO]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

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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.

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• 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.

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting

[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P102)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SENSITIVITY]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

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

Applicable modes:

[AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]

ISO sensitivity

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Note

When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]

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according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600] when using the flash.)

• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the ISO sensitivity level or set

[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P102)

80 1600

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[WHITE BALANCE]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Applicable modes:

[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

Note

The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded

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under so use [AWB] or [Ó].

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

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

• In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB]. – [SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/

[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/ [AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN]

∫ Setting the White Balance manually

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

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1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the

frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

White Balance may not be set correctly when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the

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White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

10)

∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance [ ]

You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance.

Set the White Balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].

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1 Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears

and then press

2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

• Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.

2/1 to adjust the White Balance.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.

• 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 memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The White balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White

Balance using [Ó].

• White balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in

[COLOR MODE].

∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In 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 KlKelvin colour Temperature

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[FACE RECOG.]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions.

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET]

Note

Refer to P77 for details.

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[AF MODE]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

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

Applicable modes:

[š]: Face Detection

[]: AF Tracking

[]: 11-area-focusing

[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing

(High speed)

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing

[Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.

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

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

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

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

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the

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same time in [ ]. 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 [ ], 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.

• It will be fixed to [š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].

• The AF Mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode.

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and

[AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode.

∫ About [š] (Face Detection)

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

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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

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∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)]

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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.

∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking

Before locking Locked

frame, and press 4 to lock the subject.

A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow)

AF tracking frame will continuously focus on

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the subject’s movement once the subject is recognised.

• AF tracking is turned off when 4 is pressed

again.

2 Take the picture.

Note

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

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

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

• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again.

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

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

• [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active.

• [QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.

• It is not possible to set [ ] in [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS],

[PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Scene Mode.

• It is not possible to set [ ] in [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE].

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[QUICK AF]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]

Note

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

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• It does not operate during AF tracking.

• [QUICK AF] cannot be set when in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY],

[FIREWORKS] in Scene Mode.

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[I.EXPOSURE]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

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

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]

Note

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

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• Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO80]/[ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher

than [ISO80]/[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.

• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

• [ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.

Applicable modes: [AUTO]/[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 [AUTO] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter

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speed other than [AUTO], [ ] 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 Darker Brighter

Jitter Less More

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BURST]

For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20.

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: [OFF]/[˜]

Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 1.8

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.

Note

The focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed when the first picture is taken.

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• 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, 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 cancelled when the camera is switched off.

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

data.

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

• Auto Bracket is cancelled when Burst is set.

• Burst cannot be used in [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST],

[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], [HIGH DYNAMIC] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode.

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Panasonic DMC-FX68 Advanced Operation Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Quick Guide

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Using the quick menu

About the Setup Menu

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Basic

Scene detection

AF Tracking Function

[Happy] colour ([COLOR MODE])

Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode

Focusing

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Direction detection function

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Using the Playback Zoom

Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

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

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Taking Close-up Pictures

[AF MACRO]

[MACRO ZOOM]

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

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

[PORTRAIT]

[TRANSFORM]

[SELF PORTRAIT]

[SCENERY]

[PANORAMA ASSIST]

[SPORTS]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[NIGHT SCENERY]

[FOOD]

[PARTY]

[CANDLE LIGHT]

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

[PET]

[SUNSET]

[HIGH SENS.]

[HI-SPEED BURST]

[FLASH BURST]

[STARRY SKY]

[FIREWORKS]

[BEACH]

[SNOW]

[AERIAL PHOTO]

[PIN HOLE]

[FILM GRAIN]

[HIGH DYNAMIC]

[PHOTO FRAME]

Motion Picture Mode

Taking a picture with Face Recognition function

Face Settings

Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

Auto Registration

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations