Panasonic DMC-FZ10GN User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FZ10GN

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

VQT0G04

Safety

Dear Customer,

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

Information for Your Safety

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

Safety

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

• SD Logo is a trademark.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

Contents

Safety

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

Preparation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attaching the Lens Hood/

Lens Cap ....................................... 19

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)..... 20

Setup Menu....................................... 22

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder .... 25

About the Histogram ......................... 27

The Mode Dial................................... 28

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures ................................. 29

Checking the Recorded Picture

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

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

Taking Pictures using the

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

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

Taking Pictures using

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

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

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .... 42

Playback (basic)

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

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

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

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

Recording pictures (advanced)

About the EXPOSURE Button........... 49

Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority

AE.................................................. 50

Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority

AE.................................................. 51

Taking Pictures with Manual

Exposure........................................ 52

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ... 54 Taking Pictures using Macro

Mode.............................................. 55

Taking Pictures using Portrait

Mode.............................................. 56

Taking Pictures using Sports

Mode.............................................. 57

Taking Pictures using Panning

Mode.............................................. 58

Taking Pictures using Night Portrait

Mode.............................................. 60

Recording Motion Images ................. 61

Taking Pictures with Manual

Focus............................................. 63

Setting the White Balance................. 65

Setting the White Balance manually

(White set) .....................................67

Finely Adjusting the White

Balance.......................................... 68

Changing the Picture Size................. 69

Changing the Quality......................... 70

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 71

Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 72

Taking Pictures with Audio................ 73

Using the Continuous AF ..................74

Using the Digital Zoom ......................75

Using the Colour Effect ..................... 76

Adjusting the Quality of the Picture

(Picture Adjustment) ...................... 77

Using the Optical Image Stabilizer .... 78

Creating Flip Animation..................... 79

Using the External Flash ................... 82

Using the Conversion Lens ............... 84

Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio ...... 86

Playing Back Motion Images ............. 87

Rotating the Picture........................... 88

Setting the Picture to be Printed and

the Number of Prints

(DPOF Print Setting)...................... 89

Preventing Accidental Erasure of

the Picture ..................................... 94

Playing Back with Slide Show........... 96

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)............................. 98

Resizing the Pictures ........................ 99

Trimming the Pictures..................... 101

Formatting the Card........................ 103

Playing Back Pictures with a TV

Screen ......................................... 104

Before Connecting with USB

Connection Cable ........................ 105

Connecting to a PC

(Mass Storage) ............................ 107

Connecting to a PC (PTP)............... 108

Connecting to a Printer ................... 110

Using a Printer (PictBridge)............. 111

Using a Printer

(USB Direct-Print)........................ 113

Others

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter.... 115

After Use ......................................... 116

Screen Display................................ 117

The Menu Items .............................. 119

Cautions for Use ............................. 121

Approximate number of recordable

pictures and the size.................... 124

Message Display............................. 125

Troubleshooting .............................. 126

Specifications.................................. 128

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB)

RP-SD016B

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

∫ Battery Pack

CGA-S002E

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

∫ Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-928B

(In the text, it is indicated as

“AC Adaptor”)

∫ AC Cable

K2CJ2DA00002 or K2CJ2DA00011

∫ DC Cable

K2GH2DB00003

∫ A/V Cable

K1V204C10001

∫ USB Connection Cable

K1HA05CD0004

∫ CD-ROM

∫ Lens Cap

VYK0W96

∫ Strap

VFC4036

∫ Lens Hood

(72 mm threading for MC protector and ND filter) VYQ2793 (Silver) VYQ2824 (Black)

Preparation

Names of the Components

14 15 16

1 2 34

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11 12

1 Lens 2Flash 3 Microphone (P61, 73) 4 Self-timer Indicator (P41)

5 Viewfinder (P25) 6 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P26) 7 Flash Open Button (P36) 8 [EVF/LCD] Button (P25) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P25)

10 [EXPOSURE] Button

(P33, 49, 50, 51, 52) 11 Power Indicator (P30) 12 Camera Switch (P9) 13 LCD Monitor (P25, 117) 14 [MENU] Button (P22) 15 Delete Button (P46) 16 Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer Button (P41)

4/REVIEW/SET Button (P34)

1/Flash Mode Button (P36)

3/Exposure Compensation (P39)/

Auto Bracket (P40)/White Balance

Fine Adjustment (P68)/Flash Output

Adjustment (P38) Button 17 Speaker (P86)

18 19 20

2322 24 25

18 Lens Barrel (P31) 19 Lens Ring (P19) 20 MF Ring (P63) 21 Zoom Lever (P35, 75) 22 Hot Shoe (P82) 23 Mode Dial (P28)

24 Shutter Button (P29) 25 Single/Burst Mode Button (P42)

7 8

31 32

Preparation

26 Focus Switch (P63) 27 [A/V OUT] Socket (P104) 28 [USB] Socket (5pin)

(P107, 108, 110) 29 Terminal Door

2 2

30 Strap Eyelet (P18) 31 [DC IN] Socket (P14) 32 [DC IN] Terminal Door (P14)

33 Card/Battery Door (P12, 16) 34 Card/Battery Door Open Lever

(P12, 16) 35 Tripod Receptacle

33 34 35

2 3

ª Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(P10, 14)

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

Preparation

Quick Guide

• Charge the battery before using.

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

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

• Close the flash. (P36)

ª Preparation

1 Charge the battery. (P10)

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

2 1 Slide the lever to open the

card/battery door.

2 Insert the battery. (P12)

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

3 1 Insert the card. (P16)

2 Close the card/battery door.

ª Recording

• Remove the lens cap.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

4 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Set the clock. (P20) 3 Select Programme AE mode

[].

A/S/M

Preparation

ª Playback

6 1 Select Playback mode [ ].

2 Select the picture you want to

view. (P43)

A /S/M

OFF ON

5 1 Open the flash. (When using

the flash) (P36)

2 Take a picture. (P29)

OPEN

SET

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before using.

Preparation

1 Connect the AC cable.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely

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

• The [POWER] Indicator A lights.

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

2 Attach the battery to the AC

adaptor.

3 Detach the battery.

Suggestions/Tips

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

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

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

• Do not disassemble or alter the AC adaptor.

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

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

Preparation

About the Battery

ª Battery indication

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

> > >

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

ª Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions:

• Temperature: 25°C/Humidity: 60

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

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

Charging time

Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.

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

ª Charging environment and charging error

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

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

Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor Approx. 100 min. (equal to 200 still pictures)

Recording with Viewfinder Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures)

Playback with LCD monitor Approx. 180 min.

Preparation

Inserting the Battery

Preparation

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

• Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/

battery door.

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2 Insert the charged battery until it

clicks.

3 Close the card/battery door.

Preparation

Removing the Battery

Preparation

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

• Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/

battery door.

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2 Slide the lock 1 to remove the

battery.

3 Close the card/battery door.

Suggestions/Tips

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

• After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max. 3 months after the battery was removed, in accordance with the elapsed time after the battery is inserted. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P20)

• Do not open the card/battery door during the access to the card.

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

Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

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

Preparation

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

• Close the flash.

1 Connect the AC cable.

2 Open the [DC IN] terminal door.

3 Connect the DC cable.

Suggestions/Tips

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

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

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

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

About the Card

Preparation

ª Access to the card

While the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights.

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When the card access indication 1 lights, do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the battery or the card.

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

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

It is possible that data stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We recommend storing precious data to your PC’s hard drive. (P107, 108)

ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and

MultiMediaCard (optional)

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

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

Suggestions/Tips

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

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

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

Preparation

Inserting the Card

Preparation

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

• Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/

battery door.

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2 Insert the card with the label

facing the front of the camera until it clicks.

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

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

3 Close the card/battery door.

Preparation

Removing the Card

Preparation

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

• Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/

battery door.

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2 Push the card until it clicks, then

pull the card out upright.

Suggestions/Tips

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

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

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

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

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

3 Close the card/battery door.

Attaching the Strap

Preparation

1 1 Pressing both sides of the

cover,

2 Pull out the black strap holder

completely.

2 Detach the black strap holder from

the metal fitting.

3 Pass the metal fitting through the

eyelet of the camera.

4 Rotate the black strap holder in

the opposite direction until it clicks.

5 Slide the cover until it is attached

firmly.

• When the black strap holder is completely detached, attach it again as above.

• Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it.

• Attach the strap so that you can see “Panasonic” logo.

• Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood/Lens Cap

Preparation

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

• Close the flash.

ª Lens Hood

1 1 Detach the lens ring.

2 Attach the lens hood.

• In bright sunlight or when there is backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting.

• The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

• When detaching the lens hood, refer to P116.

ª When attaching the lens hood

• When taking pictures with flash, photo flash is interrupted by the lens hood and the bottom of the screen becomes dark. (vignetting effect)

• When taking pictures with flash, we recommend detaching the lens hood.

ª Lens Cap

1 Attach the lens cap.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

ª When attaching the lens cap

• When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

• Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

Preparation

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

ª Initial setting

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

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

CLOCK SET

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

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the

[SETUP] menu. (P22)

SETUP

REC

MF ASSIST

NO.RESET RESET

CLOCK SET

EXITSETSELECT

SET

2 Set date and time.

CLOCK SET

11 2004

10 00

DEC

D/M/Y

SET

• 2/1: Select the desired item.

• 3/4: Set date and time.

EXITSETSELECT

SET

Preparation

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

CLOCK SET

10:00111.

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

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

ª Date Printing

• You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P93)

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

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

DEC

D/M/Y

SET

.2004

EXITSETSELECT

Suggestions/Tips

• You can set the year from 2003 to

2099. The 24-hour system is used.

Setup Menu

Preparation

1 Turn the camera on.

OFF ON

2 Press the [MENU] button.

REC

SETUP

W.BALANCE

PICT.SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE

3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.

REC SETUP

SET

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

4 Select the desired item.

REC SETUP

SET

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM

BEEP POWER SAVE

2MIN.

EXITSETSELECT

5 Set the desired value.

REC SETUP

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM

BEEP POWER SAVE

AUTO

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OFF

SET

• Close the menu by pressing the

EXITSETSELECT

OFF

2MIN.

[MENU] button after finishing the setting.

2MIN.

EXITSETSELECT

Preparation

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

Menu Functions

MONITOR/ FINDER

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps.

AUTO REVIEW°

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

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

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

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

• In Motion image mode [ ], auto review function is not

activated.

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

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

• When using pictures with audio, the auto review

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

BEEP • [ ]: The operational sound turns high.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns low.

• [ ]: The operational sound turns off.

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

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

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

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

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

Recording mode only

Preparation

Menu Functions

MF ASSIST°

In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P63)

NO.RESET°

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

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

RESET°

The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the

folder number and the clock settings are not changed. CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P20) USB MODE Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P105) LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following

7 languages.

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

• [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English

• [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German

• [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French

• [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish

• [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian

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

• [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese

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

PLAY ON

LCD°

When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode, the picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor in review or playback. (P26)

VOLUME°

The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps.

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

VIDEO OUT°

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

• [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P104)

°1 Recording mode only °2 Playback mode only

Preparation

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

ª Switching the screen to be turned

Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on.

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A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF)

• When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off. (and vice versa)

ª Selecting the screen to be used

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

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

In recording mode

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C Display D Display with histogram E Nondisplay (Recording guide line) F Nondisplay

¢Histogram

In playback mode

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100_0001

1/19

10:00 1.DEC.2004

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100_0001

1/19

ISO100

F2.8 1/25

10:00 1.DEC.2004

AUTO

G Display H Display with recording information

and histogram

I Nondisplay

Preparation

ª Diopter adjustment

This feature is useful for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder.

Preparation

• Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the Viewfinder.

1 Adjust the diopter, rotating the

diopter adjustment dial.

ª Monitor priority

When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P24), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder in recording.

• When the recording mode is switched to playback mode.

• When reviewing pictures (P34)

• When turning the camera on in playback mode.

ª Recording guide line

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

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

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Preparation

About the Histogram

• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

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

• It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera.

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

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

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

ª Example of histogram

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100_0001

1/19

F2.8 1/200

F2.8 1/100

F2.8 1/50

ISO100

10:00 1.DEC.2004

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100_0001

ISO100

10:00 1.DEC.2004

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100_0001

ISO100

10:00 1.DEC.2004

1/19

AUTO

1/19

AUTO

A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed

¢Histogram

Suggestions/Tips

• When the brightness of the picture and the histogram do not match each other, the histogram turns yellow.

• The histogram turns yellow in the following cases.

– When the flash is activated – When the flash is closed

1. Aperture-priority AE/ Shutter-priority AE: When the brightness of the screen is not correct or when the exposure is not adequately adjusted

AUTO

2. Manual exposure: When the shutter speed is slower than 1/13th

3. In modes other than the above: When the brightness of the screen is not correct in dark places

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

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

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

• The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

Preparation

The Mode Dial

Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.

A/S/M

: Programme AE mode (P29)

The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted.

: A/S/M mode (P50–52)

: Aperture-priority AE (P50)

The shutter speed is adjusted automatically according to the aperture value you set.

: Shutter-priority AE (P51)

The aperture value is adjusted automatically according to the shutter speed you set.

: Manual exposure (P52)

The aperture value and the shutter speed are manually adjusted.

: Macro mode (P55)

This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 5 cm (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P56)

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

: Sports mode (P57)

This allows you to record still action pictures of outdoor sports easily.

: Panning mode (P58)

This allows you to record a subject in motion sharply while blurring the background.

: Night portrait mode (P60)

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

: Motion image mode (P61)

This allows you to record motion images.

: Playback mode (P43)

This allows you to play back recorded pictures.

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures

Preparation

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

• Insert the card. (P16)

• Remove the lens cap.

1 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select Programme AE mode

[].

3 Slide the focus switch to [AF].

A/S/M

FOCUS

AF MF

OFF ON

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point

you want to focus.

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3 Focus on the subject to take the

picture.

• A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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

• The focus indication 2 lights and

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

• When the focus indication is

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

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Recording pictures (basic)

ª Posture to take good pictures

To take pictures without blurring:

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

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

• After pressing the shutter button, keep the camera stationary until the picture appears on the screen.

• In the following cases, keep the camera stationary for a long time. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ] (P36) – In Night portrait mode [ ] (P60) – When you set the shutter speed

slower (P33, 51, 52)

When recording with LCD Monitor

When recording with Viewfinder

Position of feet

• Hold the camera firmly with your right hand.

• Put your left hand on the lens ring to keep the camera stationary.

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

• Do not touch the lens barrel.

ª Power indicator

OFF ON

Lighting:

• When turning the camera on

Blinking:

• When the card/battery door is open

• When the card is not inserted

• When there is no remaining capacity on the card

• When the card is locked in the recording mode

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

ª Focusing

• The focus range is 30 cm – ¶ (Wide), 2m–¶ (Tele).

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

• When the subject is focused, the camera beeps 2 times. If not, it beeps 4times.

• If the camera will not focus after a few tries, turn it off and on and try again.

• Refer to P23 if you want to turn the operational sound off.

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