Panasonic DMC-FX78 Advanced Operation Guide
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX78
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT3G35-1
Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................4
Standard Accessories ...............................5
Names of the Components .......................6
How to Use the Touch Panel ....................7
Preparation
Charging the Battery.................................8
• Charging .............................................8
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures............9
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Ba ttery.............................. .11
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........13
• Approximate number of recordable
pictures and available recording
time...................................................15
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................16
• Changing the Clock Setting ..............17
Basic
Selecting the [Rec] Mode........................18
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite
Settings (Normal Picture Mode)..............19
• Tips for taking good pictures.............20
• Preventing jitter (camera shake).......20
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter
function....................................................21
Focusing..................................................22
Playing Back Pictures
([Normal Play])........................................24
Recording Motion Pictur e s......................26
Playing Back Mo t io n Pi ctures..................28
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)............. 30
• Changing the settings......................31
• Scene Detection................................32
Deleting Pictures.....................................33
• To delete a single picture..................33
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures..............34
Selecting Application........................ .......35
Setting the Menu.....................................36
• Setting menu items...........................36
About the Setup Menu ............................38
Recording
About the LCD Monitor............................46
Taking Pictures with Focus and
Exposure Set on Subject
(Touch AF/AE).........................................47
Taking Pictures with the Zoom................49
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom......................49
• Zooming with touch operation...........51
Shortcut setting.......................................52
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene
Being Recorded (Scene Mode)...............53
• [Portrait]............................................53
• [Transform].......................................53
• [Self Portrait] ....................................54
• [Scenery]..........................................54
• [Panorama Assist] ............................54
• [Sports].............................................55
• [Night Po rtrait]... ..................... ..........55
• [Night Sce nery]...... .. .. ..................... ..55
• [Handheld Night Shot]......................55
• [Food]...............................................55
• [Party]...............................................56
• [Candle Light]...................................56
• [Baby1]/[Baby2]................................56
• [Pet]..................................................57
• [Sunset]............................................57
• [High Sens.]......................................57
• [Hi-Speed Burst]...............................57
• [Flash Burst].....................................58
• [Starry Sky].......................................58
• [Fireworks]........................................58
• [Beach].............................................59
• [Snow]..............................................59
• [Aerial Photo] ....................................59
• [Photo F r a me] .............................. ....59
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)......60
Taking pictures while changing the skin
texture (Cosmetic Mode).........................61
Taking pictures while adjusting color
(My Color Mode)......................................62
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition
Function...................................................63
• Face Settings....................................64
Taking a still picture while recording
a motion picture.......................................67
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations.............................................68
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation and the Location of the
Vacation ([TravelDate])....................68
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations ([World Time]) ...70
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Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................71
• [Flash]..............................................71
• [Selftimer].........................................74
• [Aspect Ratio] ...................................74
• [Picture Size]....................................75
• [Quality]............................................76
• [Sensitivity].......................................77
• [White Balance]................................78
• [AF Mode] ........................................80
• [Macro Mode]...................................8 1
• [Quick AF] ........................................82
• [Face Recog.]........... ........................82
• [Exposure]........................................83
• [i.Exposure]......................................85
• [Min. Shtr Speed].............................85
• [i.Resolution]....................................86
• [Digital Zoom]...................................86
• [Burst]...............................................87
• [Color Mode] ....................................87
• [AF Assist Lamp] ..............................88
• [Red-Eye Removal]..........................88
• [Stabilizer]........................................89
• [Date Stamp]....................................89
• [Clock Set]........................................89
Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu... 90
• [Rec Mode].......................................90
• [Rec Quality]....................................91
• [Active Mode] ...................................92
• [Continuous AF] ...............................92
• [Wind Cut]........................................92
Entering Text...........................................93
Playback/Editing
Creating Still Pictures From a Motion
Picture .....................................................94
Various methods to playback..................95
• [Slide Show].....................................96
• [FilteringPlay] ..................................98
• [PlaybackAlbum] .............................99
• [Dual Play]........................................99
• [Calendar] ........................................99
Using the [Playback] Mode Menu .........100
• [Upload Set] .............................. .. .. .100
• [Title Edit].......................................101
• [Text Stamp]...................................102
• [Video Divide].................................104
• [Resize]..........................................105
• [Cropping] ......................................106
• [Favorite]........................................107
• [Print Set] .......................................108
• [Protect]..........................................110
• [Face Rec Edit] ..............................111
• [Copy].............................................112
Having fun
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures......113
• [Beauty Retouch].............................11 3
• [Art Retouch]...................................115
• [My Ph oto Album]......... ...................116
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV
Screen ...................................................117
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (suppl i e d )............................... 1 1 7
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot.................118
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI
socket..............................................118
Playing back 3D pictures.......................122
• Playing back 3D pictures.................122
• Saving 3D pictures..........................123
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and
Motion Pictures............................... .......124
• Copy by inserting the SD card into
the recorder..................... ................124
• Copy the playback image using
an AV cable.....................................125
• Copying to a PC using
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”......................126
Connecting to a PC ...............................127
• Uploading the images to sharing
sites.................................................130
Printing the Pictures...... ........................131
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it.........................................132
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them...................................132
• Print Settings...................................133
Others
Screen Display......................................135
Cautions for Use................................. ...138
Message Display...................................144
Troubleshooting.....................................146
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Before Use
Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
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The lens, LCD monitor , or extern al cas e may be damaged if used in
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully
insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the
camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/d r ip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water,
sand, etc.
•
Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, but to ns, et c. B e pa rt icu larly caref ul sin ce it may not
just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as
when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor
is fogged up)
Condensa ti on occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
•
changes. Be careful of con densation since it causes lens or LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the tempe rature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
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The accessories and their sha pe will dif fe r de pending o n t he cou ntry or ar ea where t he camera
was purchased.
For details on the accessorie s, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
•Battery Charger is indicated as battery char g er 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.
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts departmen t at 1800 833-9626 and customers in Canada shou ld cont act 1800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement pa rts.
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Before Use
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OPEN LOCK
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Names of the Components
1Flash (P20)
2 Lens (P4, 139)
3 Self-timer indicator (P74)
AF Assist Lamp (P88)
4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P7, 46, 135)
5 Speaker (P38)
6 Microphone
7 Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
8 Motion picture button (P26)
9 Shutter button (P19, 30)
10 Zoom lever (P49)
11 Strap eyelet
•
Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
12 Lens barrel
13 [HDMI] socket (P118, 120)
14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P117, 125,
128, 131)
15 Tripod receptacle
16 Card/Battery door (P11)
17 Release lever (P11)
18 DC coupler cover (P12)
•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and
AC adaptor (optional) are used. Fo r
connection details, refer to P12.
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Before Use
How to Use the Touch Panel
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch panel.
Drag
A movement without releasing the touch
panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch
panel.
•
It may not operate properly when multiple
icons are touched simultaneously, so try to
touch the center of the icon.
This is used when performing tasks such as
moving to the next image by dragging
horizontally, or changing the range of the
displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks such
as switching the screen by operating the
slide bar.
Note
•
If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair
visibility or operability.)
•Apply a little extra pressure when touchin g if you have a
commercially available protec tion sheet affixed or if you feel it
is not responding well.
•Touch panel will not operate properly when the han d holding
this unit is pressing on the touch panel.
•Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus
pen.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dir ty with finger prints and others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
•For information about the icons displayed on the to uch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on
P135.
∫ About the Stylus pe n
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed
operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
•Do not place it where small children can reach.
•Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing.
LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is press ed
strongly against the LCD monitor.
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Preparation
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.
•
Use the dedicated charger and batter y.
Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and deta ch the bat tery
after charging is completed.
plug-in type
inlet type
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Preparation
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator
A is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator
A will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem.
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is t oo hi gh or too lo w. It is reco mmend ed to c harge the ba tter y aga in
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
Charging time Approx. 120 min
The indicated charging ti me is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
•
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
Note
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near th e co ntact areas of the power plug.
•
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery ch arge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characterist ic swelling may occur.)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The indication turns red an d blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the
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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
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Preparation
∫ Recording still pictures
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 100 min
Approx. 200 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal Picture
Mode
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image
Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10recordings 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).]
∫ Recording motion pictures
(Recording with picture quality
Recordable time Approx. 60 min Approx. 65 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min Approx. 33 min
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available fo r recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON] /[OFF], starting/s topping recording, zoom operation etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [Mot ionJPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
[AVCHD]
set to [FSH])
[Motion JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality
set to [HD])
∫ Playback
Playback time Approx. 150 m in
Note
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
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environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski s l opes.
–When using [LCD Mode].
–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after prope rly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Preparation
OPEN LOCK
CARD
OPEN LOCK
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 do or.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound a nd then check t hat
it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
T o remove the car d, push the card unti l it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B:Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
Note
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Remove the battery after use.
•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 o r b atter y. (Oth erwise, this unit may no lo nger operat e nor mally a nd the c ard
itself may be da m ag ed or the recorded pict ur e s may be lo s t.)
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Preparation
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (opt ional) instead of the battery
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with
the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional).
The AC adaptor (optiona l) cannot be used by
itself.
1 Open the card/battery door.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the
direction.
3 Open the DC coupler cover A.
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Push open the coupler cover fr om the interior.
4 Close the card/battery door.
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).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
•Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
•If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on
•
the built-in memory and played back.
•When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
k
>ð (access indication
•When using the card
† (access indication
¢ The access indicat ion l ight s red wh en pi cture s are b eing record ed o n the bu ilt -in memory (or
the card).
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P112)
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
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, 64 GB)
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the lab el on
the card, etc.
e.g.:
¢
)
¢
)
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
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Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or
higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class6” or
higher when recording motion pictures in
[Motion JPEG].
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory
Card compatible equipment .
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
•Please confirm the latest information on the followin g website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
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Preparation
Note
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
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(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not
subject the camera to vibrat ion, 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 (Whe n this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, dele tion o r format ting is possibl e. The ability t o wri te, delet e
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 came ra 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 operat ion. (P45)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
A
B
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
You can confirm the number of recordable pi ctures and available recording time by to uching
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[ ] several times. (P46)
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫ Number of recordable pictures
[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
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Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]
Picture size
12M 15 380 760 3120
5M(EZ) 26 650 1300 5300
0.3M(EZ) 410 10050 19940 81340
∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
[AVCHD]
Recording
quality setting
FSH j 14 min 00 s 30 min 00 s 2 h 4 min
SH j 14 min 00 s 30min 00 s 2 h 4 min
[Motion JPEG]
Recording
quality setting
HD j 8 min 10 s 16 min 20 s 1 h 7 min
VGA j 21 min 30 s 43 min 00 s 2 h 56 min
QVGA 2min 30s 1h 2min 2h 4min 8h 28min
The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
•
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the availabl e recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
•Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when
[Upload Set] is performed.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [Mot ionJPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)
Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)
2GB 4GB 16 GB
2GB 4GB 16 GB
2GB 4GB 16 GB
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Preparation
:
:
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
• If the language select screen i s not displayed, proceed
to step
4.
Touch [Language Set].
Select the language, and then touch [Set].
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using
[3]/[4].
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination
•
Y ou can contin ue to swit ch th e sett ings by cont inuously
touching [3]/[4].
• Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings
without setting a date and time.
To set the display order and the time display
format.
Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting
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display order/time display format.
Touch [Set] to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
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Preparation
Changing the Clock Setting
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P36)
It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
•
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
•
If the clock is not set, t he correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print
the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pic tures with [ DateStamp] (P89) or [Text Sta mp]
(P102).
•If the clock is set, the c orrec t date c an be prin ted eve n if the da te is n ot disp layed on th e sc ree n
of the camera.
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Basic
Basic
Selecting the [Rec] Mode
Touch [ ].
• When operating from the Playba ck Mode, touch [ ]
to switch to Recording Mode. Once it is switched to
Recording Mode, [ ] is displayed next to the icon, so
touch it again.
Touch the mode icon.
∫ List of [Rec] Modes
! Normal Picture Mode (P19)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P30)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Û Scene Mode (P53)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3D Photo Mode (P60)
Takes a 3D picture.
Cosmetic Mode (P61)
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
My Color Mode (P62)
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among 8 color modes,
and then take pictures.
Note
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When the mode has been switched from [ Play back] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set
[Rec] Mode will be set.
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Basic
A B C
D
[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec]
menu.
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
• The focus indication D (green) lights when the
subject is focused.
• The minimal distance (how close you can be to th e
subject) will change depending on the zoom factor.
Please check with the recordable range display on
the screen. (P22)
• Aperture value and shutter speed is displa yed in red
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude
when using a flash)
Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.
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Tips for taking good pictures
•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camer a to ensure
that you will not drop it.
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at
your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter
button.
•Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or
other objects.
•Do not touch the front of the lens.
A Strap
B Flash
C AF Assist Lamp
∫ Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [Rotate Disp.] (P44) is set)
The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the
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camera aimed up or down.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P89), a tripod or the self-timer (P74).
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the ca mera still from the
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moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod .
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
–In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [CandleLight], [StarrySky] or
[Fireworks] in Scene Mode
–In [High Dynamic] in My Color Mode
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Sht r Speed]
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[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture
automatically.
Touch [ ].
• Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Touch the subject you wish to
focus on, and then take a picture.
• AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF Mode is display ed at the pos ition you t ouch, and
a picture is taken when it is focused. (It cannot be set to edge of the screen)
Touch [ ] to cancel the Touch Shutter function.
Note
Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monito r even if image is displayed.
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•Touch Shutter setting is memorized even if t he camera is turned off.
•You cannot record motion pictures with the Touch Shutter.
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A B
Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Focus
Focus indi ca t i on A On Blinks
AF area B White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
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AF area is displayed larger during t he digital zoom or when it is dark.
When the subject is
focused
∫ About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after
pressing t h e shutter button halfwa y.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom
position.
e.g.: Focus range during the Normal Picture Mode
T
W
1 m (3.28 feet)
50 cm (1.64 feet)
When the subject
is not focused
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∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the
composition of the picture you want to take)
1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and exposure.
2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway wh ile moving the camera as you
compose the picture.
You can repeatedly retry the actions in
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step
1 before pressing the shutter
button fully.
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
•When it is dark or when jitter occurs
•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Touch [ ].
•The display switches to normal playback.
Note
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
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by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.
•Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.
•The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [Rec ] Mode to [Playback] Mode.
Forward or rewind the image
Drag (P7) the screen horizontally.
–Forward: drag from right to left
–Rewind: drag from left to right
A File number
B Picture number
•Speed of picture forwarding/ rewinding changes de pending on
the playback status.
•You can forward or rewind pic tures continuously by keeping
your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after
forwardin g/rewinding a pict ur e .
(Pictures are displayed reduced in size.)
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A
B
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Touch [ ].
A Slide bar
•It is possible to switch the playback screen by to uching the
following icons.
–[ ]: 1 screen
–[ ]: 12screens
–[ ]: 30screens
–[ ]: Calendar scr een display
•Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed
on the slide bar.
•The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or
down (P7).
•The screen can be switched gradually by dragging th e
screen up or down (P7).
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
Using the Playback Zoom
Touch the part to enlarge firmly.
1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
You can also enlarge/reduce t he picture by moving the zo om
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lever.
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication B appears for about 1 second.
•The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality
deteriorates.
•You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P7) the screen.
•Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].
•When you touch [ ], the magnification becomes lower.
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A C
[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿
Recording Motion Pictures
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in monaural.
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
• You can record motion pictures fitting each
Recording Mode.
• Release the motion picture button right after you
press it.
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while
recording motion pictures.
• For the setting of the [Rec Mode] and [Rec Quality],
refer to P90.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
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Note
The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
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•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear fo r a wh ile after
recording m otion pictures. This is no t a m al f un c t i on .
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture
recording.
•When operating the zoom in recording motion pi ctures, it may take time to come int o focus.
•If you operate the zoom etc. while recor ding mot ion pic tures, t he sound of th e operation may be
recorded.
•Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures.
•If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pr essing the motion picture button, recordable
area will be changed drasticall y since these settings are canceled.
•Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still and motion pictures, the angle of view may
change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [ Rec Area] (P40) is set to [ON], angle of view during motio n pi cture recording is
displayed.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler
(optional) when recording mot i on pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut
off due to a power out age or i f the AC a daptor (op tional) is disconnec ted e tc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded .
•It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording
matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Scene Mode Scene Mode while recording motion picture
[Baby1]/[Baby2] Portrait Mode
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery],
[Handheld Night Shot],
[StarrySky]
[Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Pet],
[Hi-Speed Burst], [Fla sh Burst],
[Fireworks], [PhotoFrame]
Low Light Mode
Normal motion picture
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A
B
[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Motion Pictures
•This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG
formats that were taken with this model (only).
•Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are [AVCHD] motion
pictures that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion
pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only.
Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as
[ ]/[ ]) and then touch [ ] to play back.
A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the
screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
•Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for
motion pictures recorded in [AV CHD].
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∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
1 Display control panel by touching screen.
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If no operation is performed for about 2seconds, it will return to original status.
2 Operate control panel by touching.
Play/Pause Stop
Fast rewind Fast forward
Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)
Increase volume level Reduce volume level
About fast forward/rewind playback
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–Touch [ ] during playback to fast forward (touch [ ] to fast rewind). The fast
forward/rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again. (The display on the
screen changes from [5] to [ ].)
–Touch [ ] to resume normal playback speed.
–When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than
usual.
Note
•To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “QuickTime” or the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.
Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)
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1
[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.
–Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Intell igent ISO sensitivity control/Face Detection/[QuickAF]/
[i.Exposure]/[Red-Ey e Removal]/Backlight Compe nsation/[i.Reso lution]/[i.ZOOM] /Auto White
Balance/[AFAssist Lamp]/[Active Mode]/[Continuous AF]/[Wind Cut]
•Image quality is fixed to [A].
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
1 Focus indication
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The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s
face by the Face Detectio n function. In othe r cases, it
is displayed at the point on the subject which is in
focus.
• When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function
works. For details, refer to P47.
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