PANASONIC DMCFX90EB User Manual

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX90

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................5

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

Names and Functions of Main Parts .........7

How to Use the Touch Panel ....................8

Preparation

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

• Charging .............................................9

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........11

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................12

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 14

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording

time...................................................16

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

• Changing the Clock Setting ..............18

Tips for taking good pictures...................19

• Fit the strap and hold the camera

carefully ............................................19

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......19

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode ........................20

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite

Settings (Normal Picture Mode) ..............21

Focusing..................................................22

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............24

Recording Motion Pictures ......................27

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ....30

• Forward or rewind the image ............30

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................31

• Using the Playback Zoom .................31

Playing Back Motion Pictures.................. 32

• Creating Still Pictures From a Motion

Picture...............................................33

Deleting Pictures ..................................... 34

• To delete a single picture..................34

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures ..............................35

Setting the Menu.....................................36

• Setting menu items ...........................36

• Call up commonly used menus

with ease (Shortcut setting) ..............38

About the Setup Menu ............................39

Recording

About the LCD Monitor............................49

Taking pictures using the touch

operation (Touch Shutter function) ..........50

Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch

operations (Touch AF/AE).......................51

Using zoom .............................................53

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

Using the Digital Zoom......................53

• Zooming with touch operation ...........55

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene

Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ...............56

• [Portrait].............................................56

• [Transform]........................................57

• [Self Portrait] .....................................57

• [Scenery] ...........................................57

• [Panorama Assist] .............................58

• [Sports]..............................................59

• [Night Portrait] ...................................59

• [Night Scenery]..................................59

• [Handheld Night Shot] .......................59

• [Food] ................................................60

• [Party]................................................60

• [Candle Light] ....................................60

• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................61

• [Pet]...................................................61

• [Sunset].............................................62

• [High Sens.].......................................62

• [Hi-Speed Burst]................................62

• [Flash Burst]......................................63

• [Starry Sky]........................................63

• [Fireworks].........................................63

• [Beach]..............................................64

• [Snow] ...............................................64

• [Aerial Photo].....................................64

• [Pin Hole]...........................................64

• [Film Grain]........................................64

• [High Dynamic] ..................................65

• [Photo Frame] ...................................65

Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) ......66

Taking pictures while changing the skin

texture (Cosmetic Mode) .........................67

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function...................................................68

• Face Settings ....................................69

Entering Text...........................................72

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................73

• [Flash] ...............................................73

• [Selftimer]..........................................76

• [Aspect Ratio]....................................76

• [Picture Size] .....................................77

• [Quality].............................................78

• [Sensitivity]........................................79

• [White Balance] .................................80

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• [AF Mode] .........................................82

• [Macro Mode] .................................... 84

• [Quick AF] .........................................85

• [Face Recog.]....................................85

• [Exposure].........................................86

• [i.Exposure] .......................................88

• [Min. Shtr Speed] ..............................88

• [i.Resolution] ..................................... 89

• [Digital Zoom]....................................89

• [Burst]................................................90

• [Color Mode] .....................................90

• [AF Assist Lamp]...............................91

• [Red-Eye Removal]...........................91

• [Stabilizer] .........................................92

• [Date Stamp].....................................92

• [Clock Set].........................................92

Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu ...93

• [Rec Mode]........................................93

• [Rec Quality] .....................................94

• [Continuous AF] ................................95

• [Wind Cut] .........................................95

Playback/Editing

Various methods to playback .................. 96

• [Slide Show] ...................................... 97

• [Filtering Play] ...................................99

• [Playback Album] ............................100

• [Calendar] .......................................100

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu .........101

• [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

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-FiR

function..................................................119

• Connect to your smartphone or

PC and send images.......................119

• Connect to the wireless access point (broadband router) and send

the images........................................ 122

Wi-Fi function ........................................125

Connect with [Easy Setup] ....................126

How to Use the [Manual Setup] Menu...128

• [Wireless settings] ...........................128

• [Smartphone connection] ................132

• [Upload Size]...................................133

• [LUMIX CLUB].................................134

• [External AV device] ........................136

• [Wi-Fi Password] .............................137

• [MAC Address]................................138

• [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] .....................138

• [Approved Regulations]...................138

Send image ...........................................139

• Preparation before sending images ...139

• Select a single image and send it ...141

• Select multiple images and

send them .......................................142

Having fun

Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ......113

• [My Photo Album]............................114

• [Beauty Retouch] ............................115

• [Art Retouch] ................................... 117

• [Image Stamp]................................. 118

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Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen...................................................144

• Playback using VIERA Link

(HDMI) ............................................146

Playing back 3D pictures.......................148

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures ..................................... 150

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder ....................................150

• Copy the playback image using

an AV cable ....................................151

• Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite

Edition with Wi-Fi”...........................152

Loading images on a PC .......................153

• Connecting with a USB connection

cable ...............................................154

• Upload images to the WEB service using the upload tool

“LUMIX Image Uploader”................156

Printing the Pictures..............................157

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................158

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................158

• Print Settings................................... 159

Others

Screen Display ......................................161

Cautions for Use ...................................163

Message Display...................................169

Troubleshooting ....................................172

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Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

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The lens, LCD monitor, or external case 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/splash/water proof. Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

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Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since 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 the beach.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation 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 temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫ This camera cannot be exported or taken to countries that have a United States

embargo imposed.

Export Administration Regulation (EAR) applies to this camera as it contains encryption

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software developed in the United States.

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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 shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

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

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

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

text.

• The card is optional.

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

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

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

1 2 3 4

10 11 1 298765

Names and Functions of Main Parts

1Flash (P73) 2 Lens (P5, 164) 3 Self-timer indicator (P76)

AF Assist Lamp (P91)

4Wi-Fi

5 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 49, 161) 6 Speaker (P41) 7 Microphone 8 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 9 Motion picture button (P27) 10 Shutter button (P21, 24) 11 Zoom lever (P53) 12 [Wi-Fi] button (P141)

Transmitter (P125)

13 Strap eyelet

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

14 Lens barrel 15 [HDMI] socket (P144, 146) 16 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P144, 151,

154, 157)

17 Tripod receptacle 18 Card/Battery door (P12) 19 Release lever (P12)

20 DC coupler cover (P13)

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (For shop display purpose only) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P13.

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15 16

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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.

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It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the centre 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

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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 touching if you have a

commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.

• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand 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.

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

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

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on

P161.

∫ About the Stylus pen

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.

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

LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.

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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.

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.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up

and charging begins.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 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 time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

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

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

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 100 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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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 30 seconds 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 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).]

∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor)

Recordable time Approx. 60 min Approx. 60 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 30 min Approx. 30 min

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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 for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

∫ Playback

Playback time Approx. 150 min

Approx. 200 pictures

(Recording with picture quality set

[AVCHD]

to [FSH])

By CIPA standard in Normal Picture

Mode

(Recording with picture quality set

[MP4]

to [FHD])

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 slopes. – 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 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: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever 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. 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.

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

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Preparation

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Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (For shop display purpose only) instead of the battery

The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (For shop display purpose only). The AC adaptor (optional) 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 from the interior.

4 Close the card/battery door.

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Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.

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

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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

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built-in memory and played back.

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

and played back.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

[] (access indication

¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in

memory (or the card).

Built-in Memory

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P112)

• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB

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

Card

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

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

)

Remarks

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Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

e.g.:

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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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 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. (P47)

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

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Preparation

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching

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[ ] several times. (P49)

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

• The number of recordable pictures and the

available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the

available recording time varies depending on the subjects.

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.

Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

Picture size

12M 11 380 6260 12670

5M(EZ) 19 650 10620 21490

0.3M(EZ) 310 10050 162960 247150

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

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[AVCHD]

Recording

quality setting

FSH j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

SH j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

[MP4]

Recording

quality setting

FHD j 12m18s 3h23m14s 6h51m13s

HD j 23m30s 6h28m 13h5m5s

VGA 1m19s 51m43s 14h13m55s 28h47m50s

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

Note

When selecting images to upload to the WEB service, The number of recordable pictures and

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the available recording time that can be recorded on the card may decrease.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

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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 is not displayed, proceed

to step

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

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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 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)

The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.

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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

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If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].

• 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

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

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

• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the

supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P7)

• Be careful not to move the camera when you

press the shutter button.

• Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash,

AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.

A Str ap B Flash C AF assist lamp

∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P47) is set)

When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction

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Detection function may not work correctly.

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

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P92), a tripod or the Self-timer (P76).

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera 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], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky],

[Fireworks], [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode

– When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]

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Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

In Recording Mode touch [ ].

• When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to

switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ ].

Touc h t h e R e c o r d i n g Mode icon.

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

! Normal Picture Mode (P21)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P24)

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

Û Scene Mode (P56)

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

3D Photo Mode (P66)

Takes a 3D picture.

Cosmetic Mode (P67)

Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.

Note

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When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set [Rec] Mode will be set.

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Basic

A B

[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 the [Rec] menu.

In Recording Mode 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 the

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 displayed in red

when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash)

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

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50 cm (1.64 feet)

1 m (3.28 feet)

Focusing

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

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

• AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.

The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

e.g.: Focus range during the Normal Picture Mode

When the subject is focused 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 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.

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∫ 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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[Rec] Mode:

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

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The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White

Balance/Face Detection/[Quick AF]/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Zoom]/[AF Assist Lamp]/ [Red-Eye Removal]/[Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF]

• Image quality is fixed to [A].

In Recording Mode touch [ ].

Touc h [ ].

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 Detection function. In other 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 P51.

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Changing the settings

Following menus can be set.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]¢/

[Motion Deblur]/[Face Recog.]

[Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality]

[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]

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For the setting method of the menu, refer to P36.

¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.

/[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]

• Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode

– Colour setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a

picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.

– When [Motion Deblur] is set to [On], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The camera

automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of pixels may be reduced.)

∫ About the flash

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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 [ ].

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Scene Detection

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

When taking pictures

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]

[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset]

[i-Baby]

¢1 Only when [ ] is selected. ¢2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [On], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of

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

When recording motion pictures

[i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Low Light]

[i-Macro]

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

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

will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

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

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

• When [Face Recog.] is set to [On], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is

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

• Due to 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.

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Applicable modes:

Recording Motion Pictures

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time

• You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording

motion pictures.

• For the setting of the [Rec Mode] and [Rec Quality], refer to

P93.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

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Note

Built-in memory can only store data as the [VGA] of [MP4].

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

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

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static

electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.

• When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.

• If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be

recorded.

• Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures.

• If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, recordable area

will be changed drastically since these settings are cancelled.

• 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] (P43) is set to [On], angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording

motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut

off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

• 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], [Starry Sky]

[Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Pet], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Fireworks], [Photo Frame]

Low Light Mode

Normal motion picture

∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

This is a format for precise, high definition video. This format is best used when the video will be displayed on a high definition TV, or saved to a disk and watched on a computer.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the internet.

∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.

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For details on AVCHD and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures

Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (simultaneous recording)

During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture.

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The picture is saved with the following conditions.

[AVCHD] Picture size [MP4] Picture size

[FSH]/[SH] 3.5 M (16:9) [FHD]/[HD] 3.5 M (16:9)

Note

During motion picture recording, if you press the shutter button halfway, or record still pictures

•

with the touch shutter, the camera will refocus and the refocus movement will be recorded to the motion picture being recorded. To prioritise the motion picture image, recording still pictures by fully pressing the shutter button, or creating still pictures after motion picture recording is recommended. (P33)

• The touch shutter function will also work if you unintentionally touch the touch panel, so be

careful.

• Picture size and number of recordable pictures are displayed by pressing the shutter button

halfway.

• Recording of motion picture will continue after taking the still picture.

• The quality of pictures taken with simultaneous recording may differ compared to normal [3.5M]

pictures.

• You can record up to 5 pictures per motion picture recording.

• Zooming may stop when a picture is recorded while zooming.

• Simultaneous recording is not possible when [VGA] in [MP4] is set.

• Operation sound of the shutter button may be recorded when a picture is taken during motion

picture recording.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• When the subject has a bright part, reddish stripes may appear on the LCD monitor.

Alternatively, part or all of the LCD monitor may turn a reddish colour.

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Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

In Recording Mode 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 (P8) 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 depending on

the playback status.

• You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping

your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after forwarding/rewinding a picture. (Pictures are displayed reduced in size.)

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Touch [ ].

A Slide bar

• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the

following icons.

– [ ]: 1 screen – [ ]: 12 screens – [ ]: 30 screens – [ ]: Calendar screen 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 (P8).

• The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the

screen up or down (P8).

• 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 the picture by moving the zoom

•

lever.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication B appears for about 2 seconds.

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

deteriorates.

• You can move the enlarged part by dragging (P8) the screen.

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

• When you touch [ ], the magnification becomes lower.

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A B

Playing Back Motion Pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime

Motion JPEG

formats.

In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture icon (such as [ ]/[ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle of the screen.

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 [AVCHD].

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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 2 seconds, it will return to original status.

2 Operate control panel by touching.

Play/Pause Stop

Fast rewind

Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing)

Fast forward

Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing)

Increase volume level Reduce volume level

¢The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch [ ]/[ ] again.

Note

When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

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• To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “QuickTime” or the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi” software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.

Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture

You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.

Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback.

Touc h [ ].

Save

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

Note

The picture is saved with the following recording sizes.

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[AVCHD] Picture size [MP4] Picture size

[FSH]/[SH] 2 M (16:9)

• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.

• Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.

[FHD]/[HD] 2 M (16:9)

[VGA] 0.3 M (4:3)

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

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

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• Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.

To delete a single picture

In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch [ ].

Touch [Delete Single].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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

In Playback Mode, touch [ ].

Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].

• [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when

[All Delete Except Ü] is selected with the [Delete All] set.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch the picture to be deleted.

(repeat this step)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again

cancels the setting.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch [OK].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

Note

Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC

•

adaptor (optional).

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

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Setting the Menu

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

Setting menu items

Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face Detection)

Touc h [ ].

Touch the menu icon.

Menu Description of settings

[Rec] (P73 to 92) ([Rec] Mode only)

[Motion Picture] (P93 to 95) ([Rec] Mode only)

(

[Playback] (P101 to 112) ([Playback] Mode only)

[Wi-Fi Setup] (P126 to 143) ([Playback] Mode only)

[Setup] (P39 to 48)

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

This menu lets you set the [Rec Mode], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

This menu allows changes to be made to Wi-Fi settings, including saving wireless access points (broadband router) and registering the “LUMIX CLUB”.

[Easy Setup]: (P126)

This menu allows changes to be made to Wi-Fi settings easily. [Manual Setup]: (P126) This menu allows changes to be made to Wi-Fi settings manually.

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.

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Touch the menu item.

• The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].

Touch the Settings.

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

Description of the icon is displayed by touching and holding the icon for menu item/ setting in steps

It will be set when you release your finger.

– – It will not be set when you move your finger to the position where there is no icon, and then

release your finger.

∫ Close the menu Touch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.

Note

There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being

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used on the camera due to the specifications.

3 and 4.

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A B

Call up commonly used menus with ease (Shortcut setting)

You can have the LCD monitor display desired menu items. Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode.

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Read P73 for the [Rec] Mode menu, P93 for the [Motion Picture] Mode menu, and P101 for the [Playback] Mode menu.

Touch [ ] on the menu item selection screen.

Drag the menu item to register to the shortcut setting area.

A Shortcut setting area B Menu item

• The registered menu item is displayed.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ Replacing or removing items

•

In Step 2, drag the menu item you want to register to an item already registered. The items will be replaced.

• In Step 2, drag registered items out of the shortcut setting area. Registration is cancelled

leaving an empty item.

Note

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Settings in the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu/[Setup] Menu cannot be set.

• You may not be able to use some of the registered items depending on the [Rec] Mode.

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About the Setup Menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P36.

[Clock Set] —

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Refer to P17 for details.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.

After selecting [Destination] or [Home], select your area with [ ]/[ ] and touch [Set].

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Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set after setting up [Home].

[“] ([Destination]):

Travel destination area

[World Time]

A Current time of the destination area B Time difference from home area

[–] ([Home]):

Your home area

C Current time D Time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• Setup/cancel summer time by touching [ ] when selecting your area.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time

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Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P102).

[Travel Setup]:

[SET]:

Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how many days after) of the travel are recorded.

[Travel Date]

[OFF]:

Elapsed days are not recorded.

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The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date.If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will be also set to [OFF].

[Location]:

[SET]:

Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.

[OFF]

•

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

P72.

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

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.

If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is not recorded before the

departure date.

• The [Travel Date] feature is disabled when recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.

• While recording motion pictures, the [Location] feature is disabled.

• When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected, the [Travel Date] feature is disabled. Setting of other

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This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r] ([Beep Level]):

[ [t] (Low)

[Beep]

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

[] ([Beep Tone]):

[]/[]/[]

[Volume] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

[ ] ([Shutter Vol.]): [] (Low)

[ ] (High) [] (Muted)

[] ([Shutter Tone]):

[]/[]/[]

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

Adjust the brightness and contrast, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor.

[ ] ([Brightness]):

Adjust the brightness.

[ ] ([Contrast · Saturation]):

Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours.

[ ] ([Red Tint]):

[LCD Display]

Adjust the red tint.

[ ] ([Blue Tint]):

Adjust the blue tint.

1 Touch the item to set and adjust

with [ ]/[ ]

2 Touch [OK].

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does

not affect the recorded pictures.

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

[„] ([Auto Power LCD])

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright

[LCD Mode]

it is around the camera.

[…] ([Power LCD]):

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

[ ] ([Off])

¢ Can be set only when [Rec] mode is set.

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

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

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

in Power LCD Mode. It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in [LCD Mode].

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.

[Rec. Info.]: [ON]/[OFF]

[Pattern]: []/[]

• When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these

lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

• The [Pattern] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• In [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.

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

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness

[Histogram]

along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

A dark B optimal C bright

• When 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 the Recording Mode.

• The Histogram of a picture may not match in the Recording Mode and the Playback Mode.

• The Histogram displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture

editing software used in PCs etc.

• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases: – Intelligent Auto Mode – Multi Playback – When recording motion pictures – Playback Zoom – [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode – When HDMI micro cable is connected – Calendar

[RecArea]

Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

• Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.

• Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size

setting.

• It will be fixed to [Off] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.

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ECO

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

[

p] ([Sleep Mode]):

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

[Economy]

[ ] ([2MIN.])/[ ] ([5MIN.])/[

[] ([LCD Power Save]):

] (

[10MIN.])/[ ] ([Off])

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.

[ON]/[OFF]

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

• [Sleep Mode] is set to [5MIN. ] in the Intelligent Auto 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 the still picture.

[ ] ([1 sec.])

[Auto Review]

[ ] ([2 sec.])

[

] ([Hold]):

The pictures are displayed until [Exit] is touched.

[

] ([Off])

• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases.

– In [Handheld Night Shot], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in scene mode – When using Auto Bracket – During the Burst Mode

• In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to

[2 sec.].

• [Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures.

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[No.Reset] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P47) 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.

[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.

– [Shortcut setting] – The birthday and name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode – The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location) – The [World Time] setting

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

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu to factory default settings.

• Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved

within the camera from being misused.

• Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera

in to be repaired.

Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).

[ ] ([Select on connection]):

[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.

[ ] ([PC]):

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

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Set to match the colour television system in each country or the type of TV.

[|] ([Video Out]):

[NTSC]:

Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]:

Video output is set to PAL system.

[Output]

• This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI micro cable (optional) is

connected.

[ ] ([TV Aspect]):

[W]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

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

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

[

] ([On]):

[VIERA Link]

Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) The operations you can perform on the camera are limited.

[

] ([Off]):

Operations will be on the camera only.

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

• Refer to P146 for details.

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Setup the output method for 3D pictures.

[ ] ([3D]):

Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.

[3D Playback]

[ ] ([2D]):

Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 3D. Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.

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

• Refer to P148 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D.

This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically.

[ ] ([On]):

[Rotate Disp.]

It will rotate and display vertically.

[ ] ([External Only]):

It will display vertically only when playing back connected to a TV.

[ ] ([Off]):

• Refer to P30 for information about how to play back pictures.

• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless

the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.

• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.

• The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.

[Version Disp.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.

[Format]

Album are also formatted). Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

The built-in memory or card is formatted (Pictures in My Photo

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not

turn the camera off during formatting.

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

the card.

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

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

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

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A B

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

1 Touch [Start].

[Calibration]

2 Touch the orange [r] mark

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

A message is displayed once the

•

position is set.

3 Touch [End] to finish.

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

[Language]

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

language.

[Demo Mode]

Set the language displayed on the screen.

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 B Amount of jitter after correction

[Auto Demo]: [ON] [OFF]

• The Stabilizer function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [Stabilizer] is touched

during the [Stabilizer Demo.].

• [Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.

• [Auto Demo] is not output to the television.

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About the LCD Monitor

Touch [ ] to change.

•

During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display

” or “No display G”.

In Recording Mode

¢1, 2

A Normal display B Normal display C No display D No display (Recording

guideline)

In Playback Mode

E Normal display F Display with recording

information

G No display

2, 3

¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [On], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 When operation ceases for a certain amount of time, only the icons shown below are

displayed.

– In Recording Mode: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]

– In Playback Mode: [ ]/[ ]

¢3 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [ ] is touched.

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Applicable modes:

Taking pictures using the touch operation

(Touch Shutter function)

Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.

Touc h [ ].

• 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 is displayed at the position you touch, and a picture is taken. (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 monitor even if image is displayed.

•

• Touch Shutter setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• You cannot record motion pictures with the Touch Shutter.

: Touch Shutter enabled

: Touch Shutter disabled

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Applicable modes:

Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE)

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

•

Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function.

Touch the subject you wish to focus on.

• The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen. (Cannot be set at the edge of

the screen)

• Action will vary depending on the setting of [AF Mode] (P82).

• Touch AF/AE will be fixed to AF Tracking during Intelligent Auto Mode and the most

appropriate scene will be determined for the touched subject.

[AF Mode] Operations when touched

• In [š] ([Face Detection]), the AF

area turns yellow when touched.

[š] (

[Face Detection])/

([23-Area])/

[]

[Ø] ([1-Area])/

[Spot])

[Ù] (

[ ] ([AF Tracking])

• Touch [ ] to go back to the original Focus Mode.

• When it is set to anything other

than [Ù]([Spot]), AF area [Ø] ([1-Area]) is displayed.

• When it is set to [Ù] ([Spot]), AF

area [Ù] ([Spot]) is displayed.

• The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. The

camera will continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically, following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking)

Example: When AF area is set to [Ø] ([1-Area])

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

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∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

The AF tracking frame will turn red and then turn off if the lock fails. Try to lock the frame again.

•

• The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ ] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not

working.

• AF Tracking is cancelled when the Touch Shutter is set to [ ].

• It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions

– In [Panorama Assist], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], or [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode – In [B/W], [Sepia], [Cool], or [Warm] in [Color Mode].

• The lock may fail in cases with the following recording conditions.

– When the subject is too small – When the recording location is too dark or bright – When the subject is moving too fast – When another subject or background is similar in colour to the subject – When jitter is occurring – When using the zoom

Note

•

Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed.

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Applicable modes:

Using 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 9.8k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/).

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Move the zoom lever to the Tele side.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Move the zoom lever to the Wide side.

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∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

5k 9.8k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

Screen display

[Picture Size] with (P77) is selected.

A [ ] is displayed.

Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

Conditions

Screen display

Approximately 1.3 times the Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom

No noticeable deterioration

[i.Resolution] (P89) on the [Rec] menu is set to [i.Zoom].

Approximately 4 times the Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom, or Intelligent Zoom

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[Digital Zoom] (P89) on the [Rec] menu is set to [On].

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

•

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

displayed.

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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Note

The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

•

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures

with the optical zoom.

• 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, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P76) for taking

pictures.

• The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.

– In [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode – In Macro Zoom Mode – In [Handheld Night Shot], [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 [Motion Deblur] in Intelligent Auto Mode – In Macro Zoom Mode – In [Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst],

[Pin Hole] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures

• [Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases.

– In Intelligent Auto Mode – In [Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst],

[Pin Hole], [Film Grain] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

Zooming with touch operation

Touc h [ ].

• Zoom icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Touch the zoom icon on the screen.

[ ] The zoom position automatically

moves to Tele.

The zoom position automatically

[]

moves to Wide.

[L] Slow zooming

[H] Fast zooming

¢Touching the icon again during the move stops the move.

• Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures.

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[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.

In Recording Mode touch [ ].

Touc h [ ] .

Touch the scene mode to set.

• The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].

• Touching and holding the scene mode icon will display a

description.

– It will be set when you release your finger. – It will not be set when you move your finger to the position

where there is no icon, and then release your finger.

Note

Scene Modes can be changed by touching [ ] from the menu screen.

•

• The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

– [Sensitivity]/[Macro Mode]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]

[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 Press and hold down the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

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[Transform]

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

∫ Setting the level of transform

Select the level of transform.

Note

•

The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

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

[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.

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

recommend using the 2 second self-timer.

[Scenery]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

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[Panorama Assist]

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

∫ Setting the recording direction

1 Touch the direction to take picture. 2 Touch [OK].

•

The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.

3 Take the picture.

You can retake the picture by selecting [Retake].

•

4 Touch [Next].

•

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

5 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or

vertically so the transparent image overlaps.

When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 4 and 5.

•

6 Touch [Exit].

Note

•

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.

• 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 6.4 HD Lite Edition with Wi-Fi” on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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[Sports]

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

Note

Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

•

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

[Night Portrait]

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

∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode

•

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

• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.

Note

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

•

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

[Night Scenery]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

Note

•

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

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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

processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

[Handheld Night Shot]

This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are all combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even when recording with the camera in your hand.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

Note

•

Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving

subjects.

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[Food]

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

[Party]

Select this mode 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 [ ].)

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

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

the subject when taking pictures.

[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

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

•

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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[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] (P102).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Touch [Age] or [Name]. 2 Touch [SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday: Touch [3]/[4] for each item to set year/month/day, and touch [Set]. Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P72.

• 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.

4 Touch [Exit] to finish.

∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.4 HD Lite Edition with

Wi-Fi” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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

name will not be displayed.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

[Pet]

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name.

For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P61.

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[Sunset]

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

[High Sens.]

This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

[Hi-Speed Burst]

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

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

•

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

Maximum Burst speed

Number of recordable pictures

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

approx. 15 to 100 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 may increase when you use a card with fast writing

speed or card is formatted.

Note

•

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. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make

the shutter speed become high-speed.

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

taking a picture.

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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

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

•

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

Number of recordable pictures

max. 5 pictures

Note

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

•

settings for the first picture.

• Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self-timer is used.

[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.].

• 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.

∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode

•

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

[Fireworks]

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

∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode

•

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

Note

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

•

• The shutter speed is fixed to 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds.

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

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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

•

Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

[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

•

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.

[Pin Hole]

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

Note

Face Detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen.

•

[Film Grain]

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

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[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

[ ] ([Standard]): Natural colour effect

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

[ ] ([B/W]): Black and white effect

Note

•

Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

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

• 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

Select from 3 types of frames.

Note

The picture size is fixed to 5M (4:3).

•

• 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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[Rec] Mode:

Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)

Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two picutres selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will playback in 2D). Refer to P148 for details about the playback method.

In Recording Mode touch [ ].

Touc h [ ].

• Description of recording method is displayed. To exit,

touch [OK].

Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight from left to right.

• A guide is displayed while recording.

• Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) within approximately 4 seconds

using the guide.

∫ Technique for taking 3D pictures

–

Take a picture of a subject that is not moving

– Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc. – Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, then press the shutter

button fully and move the camera

– When you start recording with the subject slightly to the right of the centre, the subject will

be close to the centre in the final picture

Note

•

You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

• The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).

• Zoom position is fixed to Wide.

• The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make

the shutter speed become high-speed.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.

• Recording may not be possible depending on the recording conditions for the following cases.

You may not get a 3D effect or the picture may be warped even if it was possible to record.

– When the subject is too dark/bright – When the brightness of the subject changes – When the subject is moving – Not enough contrast

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[Rec] Mode:

Taking pictures while changing the skin texture

(Cosmetic Mode)

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

In Recording Mode touch [ ].

Touc h [ ].

Touc h t h e i t e m .

• Touch [3]/[4] to set the clearness.

Item Adjustment contents

[Soft Skin] To take a picture with soft skin.

[Natural Skin] To bring out the original beauty of the skin.

[Summer Look] To create healthy tanned skin such as at the beach.

•

For each of the items, any of 3 levels of clearness can be selected.

Touc h [ O K ] .

Note

Effect is not applied if no skin tone is detected.

•

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

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

optimal setting.

– [Sensitivity]/[Macro Mode]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]

• In Cosmetic Mode, areas of the background that have a similar tone to skin colour will have the

same effect applied. The effect may not easily be recognised if the picture is not bright enough.

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Applicable modes:

Recording

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function

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

[Face Recog.] is initially set to [Off] on the camera. [Face Recog.] will turn [On] automatically when the face image is registered.

•

The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition function.

In Recording Mode

–

Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered

face

(if name has been set for the registered face)

In Playback Mode

–

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

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

([Category Selection] in [Filtering Play]).

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

pictures is determined according to the order of registration.

Note

During the Burst Mode, [Face Recog.] picture information can be attached to only the first

•

picture.

• [Face Recog.] does not guarantee secure recognition of a person.

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

regular Face Detection.

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

to [OFF] will not be categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).

• Even when Face Recognition information is changed (P71), Face Recognition

information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.

For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be categorised by Face Recognition in [Category Selection] ([Filtering Play]).

• To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [Replace] in [Face Rec Edit]

(P 111).

• [Face Recog.] cannot be used in the following cases.

– In [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food],

[Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Aerial Photo] or [Film Grain] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures

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Face Settings

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

∫ Point of recording when registering the face images

•

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

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

registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)

∫ When it is not recognising during recording

• Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or

angles. (P71)

• Additionally register at the location of recording.

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

• Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for

registered faces, depending on the facial expression and environment.

(Good example for

registering)

Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] Mode menu. (P36)

Touch [ ] ([Memory]).

Touch [New].

• [New] will not display if there are 6 people already registered. Delete a person already

registered to register a new person.

Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.

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

• An information for taking face images is displayed when [ ] is touched.

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

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Set the item.

• You can register up to 3 face images.

Item Description of settings

It is possible to register names.

1 Select [SET].

[Name]

[Age]

2 Enter the name.

•

For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P72.

It is possible to register the birthday.

1 Select [SET]. 2 Set the Year/Month/Day by touching [3]/[4] for each

item, and touch [Set].

[Focus Icon]

Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.

To add additional face images.

(

Add Images)

1 Touch [Add].

[Add Images]

• Exit the menu after it is set.

2 Perform step 4 in “Face Settings”.

To delete one of the face images.

(Delete) Touch the face image to delete.

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

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Change or delete the information for a registered person

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

1 Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] Mode menu. (P36) 2 Touch [ ] ([Memory]). 3 Touch the face image to edit or delete. 4 Set the item.

Item Description of settings

[Info Edit]

[Priority]

Changing the information of an already registered person.

Perform step

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

5 in “Face Settings”.

1 Touch the position you wish to change in the order of

registration.

2 To u ch [S e t].

[Delete] Deleting information of a registered person.

Exit the menu after it is set.

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Entering Text

It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Display the entry screen.

• You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode – [Name] in [Face Recog.] – [Location] in [Travel Date] – [Title Edit]

Enter characters.

• Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a]

(small case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).

• Touching [ ]/ [ ] will move the position of the text

input cursor left and right.

• Touch []] to enter a blank, or [Delete] to delete an entered character.

• The following characters and numbers can be entered. – A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (Maximum of 9 characters when setting

names in [Face Recog.]).

¢ A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).

Touch [Set].

Note

Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.

•

• It is displayed in order of title, location, [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face

Recog.]).

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Using the [Rec] Mode Menu

[Flash]

Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.

Set the flash to match the recording.

[‡] ([Auto])

[ ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])

([Forced Flash

[‰]

On])

([Forced On/

[]

Red-Eye])

([Slow Sync./

[]

Red-Eye])

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

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the

red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

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

conditions.

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

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

light.

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.

([Forced Flash

[Œ]

Off]

)

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

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. [Red-Eye Removal] (P91) on the [Rec] Mode menu is set to [On], [ ] appears on the flash icon.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of

the flash is not permitted.

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∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode

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

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• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

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

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

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∫ The available flash range

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

Wide Tel e

[Auto] in

[Sensitivity]

60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.9 m (19.4 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

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

‡

‰

1/60

¢1

to 1/4000

¢1

to 1/4000

1 1 or 1/8 to 1/4000 1 or 1/4 to 1/4000

¢2

¢2, 3

¢1 It may vary depending on the [Min. Shtr Speed] setting. ¢2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [Auto]. ¢3 When [Sensitivity] is set to [ ].

• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [Off]. – When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image

Stabilizer is set to [On].

• 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.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not be

properly adjusted.

• The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter

speed is fast.

• 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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[Selftimer]

Applicable modes:

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

([10 sec.])

[]

[ ] ([2 sec.])

[ ] ([Off])

•

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. The self-timer indicator blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

Pictures are taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.

Pictures are taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.

• When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the

jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

Note

When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is

•

automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator A will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

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

• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode.

• Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions. – In [Hi-Speed Burst] in Scene Mode – When recording motion pictures

[Aspect Ratio]

Applicable modes:

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

[X] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV

[Y] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera

[W] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.

[] Square aspect ratio

Note

•

The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P182)

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[Picture Size]

Applicable modes:

Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

[Aspect Ratio]: [X] [Aspect Ratio]: [Y]

[ ] ([12M]) 4000k3000 [ ] ([10.5M]) 4000k2672

[ ] ([8M ])

[ ] ([5M ]) 2560k1920 [ ] ([4.5M ])

[ ] ([3M ])

[ ] ([2M ])

[ ] ([0.3M ]) 640k480

[Aspect Ratio]: [W] [Aspect Ratio]: [ ]

[ ] ([9M]) 4000k2248 [ ] ([9M]) 2992k2992

[ ] ([6M ])

[ ] ([3.5M ])

[ ] ([2M ])

[ ] ([0.2M ])

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

3264k2448 [ ] ([7M ])

2048k1536 [ ] ([2.5M ])¢2048k1360

1600k1200 [ ] ([0.3M ])

3264k1840 [ ] ([6M ])

2560k1440 [ ] ([3.5M ])¢1920k1920

1920k1080 [ ] ([2.5M ])¢1536k1536

640k360 [ ] ([0.2M ])

3264k2176

2560k1712

640k424

2448k2448

480k480

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Note

•

If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.

•

In specific modes, Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to P55.

• Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.

[Quality]

Applicable modes:

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

[A] ([Fine]) when giving priority to the picture quality

[›] ([Standard]) when using the standard picture quality and increasing the

Note

The setting is fixed to [›] in [Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.],

•

[Hi-Speed Burst] or [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode.

• The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.

[]:3DiFine (

[]:3DiStandard (

simultaneously.

number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels

Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded simultaneously.)

Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded

)

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[Sensitivity]

Applicable modes:

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

[ ] ([Auto])

[ ] ([i.ISO])

[ ] ([100])

[ ] ([200])

[ ] ([400])

[ ] ([800])

[ ] ([1600])

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)

The camera

detects movement of the subject and then 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.

•

The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.

Note

For the focus range of flash when [Auto] is set, refer to P75.

•

• The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases. – In [Sports], [Baby1]/[Baby2], [Pet] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode

• The setting is fixed to [Auto] when recording motion pictures.

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.

• Maximum [ISO400] (With the flash on [ISO1600])

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

• Maximum [ISO1600]

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

[

ISO

100] [

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

ISO

1600]

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[White Balance]

Applicable modes:

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

[ ] ([Auto White

Balance])

[ ] ([Daylight]) When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[ ] ([Cloudy]) When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[ ] ([Shade]) When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[ ] ([Incandescent]) When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[ ] ([White Set]) Value set by using [Ó]

Note

•

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [Ó].

• The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White

Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions. – [Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Party],

[Candle Light], [Sunset], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow], [Aerial Photo] or [Film Grain] in Scene 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 this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto White Balance will work within this range 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin Colour Temperature

Automatic adjustment

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Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1 Touch [Ò]. 2 Touch [Ó].

3 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 touch [Set].

If the subject is overly bright or overly dark, you may

•

not be able to set the White Balance. If this is the case, adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the White Balance again.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

Finely adjusting the White Balance

You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance.

1 Touch [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò] from the White Balance. 2 Touch [ ]. 3 Drag the slide bar to make fine adjustments.

[Red]: Touch when the hue is bluish. [Blue]: Touch when the hue is reddish.

• Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.

4 Touch [Set].

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

Note

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].

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[AF Mode]

Applicable modes:

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

[š] ([Face

Detection])

[ ] ([AF

Tracking])

[ ] ([23-Area])¢Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective

[Ø] ([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre

[Ù] ([Spot])

¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.

Note

•

It will be fixed to [š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [On].

• The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – In [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], and [Aerial Photo] in

Scene Mode.

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)

•

Refer to P52 for details.

when the subject is not in the centre of the screen. (AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)

of the screen.

The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.

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∫ About [š] (Face Detection)

The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Note

•

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] ([Ø] while motion pictures are taken).

– When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – When there is little contrast on the faces – When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. – When the face appears small on the screen – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking – When Digital Zoom is used

• If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to

something other than [

š].

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[Macro Mode]

Applicable modes:

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers.

[ ] ([AF Macro])

([Macro

[]

Zoom])

[ ] ([Off])

Note

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

•

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used in the following cases. – In 3D Photo Mode – When [ ] is set in [AF Mode]

You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by pressing the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

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)].

• The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.

• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range)

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[Quick AF]

Applicable modes:

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

•

The battery will be consumed faster than usual.

• Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.

• It does not operate during AF tracking.

• [Quick AF] cannot be set when in [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot],

[Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] in Scene Mode.

[Face Recog.]

• Refer to P68 for details.

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[Exposure]

Applicable modes:

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.

1 Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar.

•

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

2 Touch [Exit].

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the

screen.

Note

•

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

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

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

subject.

• Exposure Compensation cannot be used with [Starry Sky] in scene mode.

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[Auto Bracket]

Applicable modes:

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.

With Auto Bracket d1EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1EV i1EV

1 Touch [ ] during exposure compensation. 2 Adjust the compensation range of the exposure by

touching [ ]/[ ].

When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).

•

3 Touch [Exit].

•

Exit the menu after it is set.

Note

•

When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. Exposure value is displayed on the screen when the exposure is compensated.

• 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.

• Setting of the Auto Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions. – In [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst],

[Starry Sky], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

– When recording motion pictures

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[i.Exposure]

Applicable modes:

Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

•

Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [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.

[Min. Shtr Speed]

Applicable modes:

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.

[ ] ([Auto]), [ ] ([1/125]), [ ] ([1/60]), [ ] ([1/30]), [ ] ([1/15]),

[ ] ([1/8]), [ ] ([1/4]), [ ] ([1/2]), [ ] ([1])

Minimum shutter speed setting 1/125 1

Brightness Darker Brighter

Jitter Less More

Note

•

This should usually be set to [Auto] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed other than [Auto], [ ] appears on the screen.)

• When [Auto] is selected, shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much jitter

to adjust with the [Stabilizer], or when [Stabilizer] is set to [Off].

• 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 a well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

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[i.Resolution]

Applicable modes:

Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology.

[ ] ([On]) [i.Resolution] is activated.

[ ] ([i.Zoom]) [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is

[ ] ([Off])

Note

•

Refer to P53 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.

increased by approximately 1.3 in the picture.

k without noticeable deterioration

—

[Digital Zoom]

Applicable modes:

This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom or [i.Zoom].

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

•

Refer to P53 for details.

• The setting is fixed to [On] in Macro Zoom Mode.

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[Burst]

Applicable modes:

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 3.7

Number of recordable pictures max. 7 pictures

Note

Focus, exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the settings for the first picture. Depending

•

on changes in the brightness of the subject, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture.

• When the Self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.

• 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.

• You cannot use Burst Mode in following conditions. – In [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky],

[Fireworks], [Pin Hole] and [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

[Color Mode]

Applicable modes:

Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved.

[ ] ([Standard]) This is the standard setting.

[ ] ([Happy])

[ ] ([Natural])

[ ] ([Vivid])

[ ] ([B/W]) The picture becomes black and white.

[ ] ([Sepia]) The picture becomes sepia.

[ ] ([Cool])

[ ] ([Warm])

¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. ¢2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.

¢1

¢2

Image with enhanced brightness and vividness.

¢2

The picture becomes softer.

The picture becomes sharper.

The picture becomes bluish.

The picture becomes reddish.

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[AF Assist Lamp]

Applicable modes:

AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.)

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

•

• When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp A (e.g. when taking

pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [Off]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

• [AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [Off] in [Self Portrait], [Scenery],

[Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Sunset], [Fireworks] and [Aerial Photo] in Scene Mode.

[Red-Eye Removal]

Applicable modes:

When 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.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

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Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active.

• Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.

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Recording

[Stabilizer]

Applicable modes:

Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. When recording motion pictures, “Active Mode” (stabilizer for motion pictures) will automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion picture while walking, etc.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

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The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

– When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In Digital Zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. – When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

• The setting is fixed to [On] in [Self Portrait] or [Handheld Night Shot] in Scene Mode.

• The setting is fixed to [Off] in [Starry Sky] in Scene Mode.

• In “Active Mode”, stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end.

• Active Mode will not work in the following cases: – [VGA] of [MP4] is selected. – [Pin Hole] or [Film Grain] is selected in Scene Mode.

[Date Stamp]

Applicable modes:

You can take a picture with date and time of recording.

[ ] ([W/O Time]) Stamp the year, month, and day.

[ ] ([With Time]) Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.

[ ] ([Off])

Note

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Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.

• When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be

printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date.

• If the time has not been set, you cannot stamp with the date information.

• The setting is fixed to [Off] in the following cases. – In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode – [Auto Bracket] and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu – When recording motion pictures

• [Text Stamp], [Resize] and [Cropping] cannot be set for pictures recorded with [Date Stamp]

set.

• Even if you take a picture with [Date Stamp] set to [Off], it is possible to stamp dates into the

recorded pictures using [Text Stamp] (P102) or setup the Date print (P109, 159).

—

[Clock Set]

• Refer to P17 for details.

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Recording

Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu

[Rec Mode]

Applicable modes: For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P36.

This sets up the data format of motion pictures.

[AVCHD] Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on

[MP4] Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on

your HDTV using an HDMI connection.

your PC.

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Recording

[Rec Quality]

Applicable modes:

This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.

When [AVCHD] is selected

Item Picture size/Bit rate fps Aspect ratio

[FSH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps

[SH] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps

(CCD output is 25 fps)

When [MP4] is selected

Item Picture size/Bit rate fps Aspect ratio

[FHD] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps

[HD] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps

[VGA] 640k480 pixels/Approx. 4 Mbps 4:3

Note

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What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded.

• To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players

(DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player. You can download the latest firmware version from the following website.

http://panasonic.net/support/

50i

50p

16:9

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Recording

[Continuous AF]

Applicable modes:

It will continually keep on focusing on the subject that the focus was once set for.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

Set this function to [Off] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion

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picture recording.

• In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [Off].

[Wind Cut]

Applicable modes:

If wind noise is detected when recording sound, this mode prevents wind-noise from being recorded.

[ ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])

Note

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Sound quality may be different than usual when [Wind Cut] is set.

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Playback/Editing

Various methods to playback

You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods.

In Playback Mode touch [ ].

Touch the Playback Mode icon.

• Following items can be selected.

[2D/3D Settings]

[Normal Play] (P30) [Playback Album] (P100)

[Slide Show] (P97) [Calendar] (P100)

¢ The playback method for the 3D pictures can be switched. This menu is only

displayed during HDMI output. Refer to P148 for details about the playback method.

[Filtering Play] (P99)

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Playback/Editing

[Slide Show]

You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only 3D pictures etc. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV.

Touch the group to playback.

• Refer to P148 for the method to playback [3D Play]

pictures in 3D.

• In [My Photo Album], touch the album you wish to

play back. For details on [My Photo Album], refer to P114.

• In [Category Selection], touch the category you wish

to play back. For details on categories, refer to P99.

Touch [Start].

∫ Operations performed during slide show

Display control panel by touching screen.

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If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status.

2 Operate control panel by touching.

Play/Pause Exit slide show

Back to previous picture (while pausing/playing back motion pictures)

Increase volume level Reduce volume level

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Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.

Ahead to next picture (while pausing/playing back motion pictures)

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Playback/Editing

∫ Changing the slide show settings

You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen.

[Effect]

This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO]

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When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.

• [AUTO] can be used only when [Category Selection] has been selected. The pictures are

played back with the recommended effects in each category.

• During the [Motion Pic. Only] slide show, [Effect] is fixed to [OFF].

• Some [Effect] will not operate when playing back pictures displayed vertically.

[Setup]

[Duration] or [Repeat] can be set.

Item Settings

[Duration] [1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]/[3 SEC.]/[5 SEC.]

[Repeat] [ON]/[OFF]

[OFF]: There will be no sound.

[AUTO]: Music is played when the still pictures are played

[Sound]

[MUSIC]: Music is played back.

[AUDIO]: Audio (only for motion pictures) is played back.

[Duration] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [Effect] setting.

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back, and audio is played when the motion pictures are played back.

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Playback/Editing

[Filtering Play]

Pictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., and played back.

Item Settings

[Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back.

[Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back.

[3D Play]

[Category Selection]

[Favorite] You can play back the pictures you have set as [Favorite] (P107).

∫ About the categories to be sorted

It will be sorted as following when [Category Selection] is set.

[Face Recog.]

¢ Play back by selecting and touching the picture of the person you desire to play back.

[Portrait], [i-Portrait], [Night Portrait], [i-Night Portrait], [Cosmetic Mode], [Baby1]/[Baby2], [i-Baby], [Self Portrait], [Transform]

[Scenery], [i-Scenery], [Sunset], [i-Sunset], [Aerial Photo]

[Night Scenery], [i-Night Scenery], [Night Portrait], [i-Night Portrait], [Starry Sky], [Handheld Night Shot]

[Sports], [Party], [Candle Light], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow], [Aerial Photo]

[Baby1]/[Baby2], [i-Baby]

[Pet]

[Food]

[Travel Date]

Only 3D pictures are played back.

• Refer to P148 for the method to playback [3D Play] pictures in 3D.

This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category.

Touch the category to play back.

• Only the category for which pictures have

been found can be selected.

Recording information e.g. Scene Modes

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Playback/Editing

[Playback Album]

Pictures registered to an album can be played back by the albums with [My Photo Album].

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For details on [My Photo Album], refer to P114.

[Calendar]

You can display pictures by recording date.

Touc h [ 3]/[4] to select the month to be played back.

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month,

that month is not displayed.

• Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen.

Select the date you wish to play back, and then touch [Set].

Touch the picture you wish to play back.

• Touch [ ] to return to the calendar search display

screen.

Note

The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected

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when the calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day

is displayed.

• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2011.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [World Time], the pictures are

displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback.

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PANASONIC DMCFX90EB User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

How to Use the Touch Panel

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the Clock Setting

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Focusing

Recording Motion Pictures

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Forward or rewind the image

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Using the Playback Zoom

Playing Back Motion Pictures

Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

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

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Call up commonly used menus with ease (Shortcut setting)

About the Setup Menu

Recording

About the LCD Monitor

Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE)

Using zoom

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

Zooming with touch operation

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

[Portrait]

[Transform]

[Self Portrait]

[Scenery]

[Panorama Assist]

[Sports]

[Night Portrait]

[Night Scenery]

[Handheld Night Shot]

[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]

Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function

Face Settings

Entering Text

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu

[Flash]

[Selftimer]