Panasonic DMC-FZ18 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ18

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

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Before Use

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.

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

• Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

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

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.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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Before Use

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

∫ How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable. 1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

2 Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Fuse cover

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Before Use

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.

This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.

• Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact

with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or

the Viewfinder is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens 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.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for

Use”. (P155)

∫ About cards that can be used in this unit

You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard.

• When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) – MultiMediaCard (still pictures only)

More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.

• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.

(This Site is English only.)

co.jp/pavc/global/cs

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Before Use

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

Preparation

Standard Accessories ...............................7

Names of the Components .......................8

Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap .................10

Attaching the Lens Hood.........................11

Quick Guide ............................................13

Charging the Battery with the Charger.... 14

About the Battery (charging/number of

recordable pictures) ................................15

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................17

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

(optional) .................................................18

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

• Changing the clock setting ................20

About the Mode Dial................................21

Setting the Menu.....................................23

About the Setup Menu ............................25

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Display ....................................................29

Basic

Taking Pictures .......................................31

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............35

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................38

• Using the Optical Zoom ....................38

• Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) ... 39

• Using the Digital Zoom

Further extending the zoom.............. 40

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review)..................................................41

Playing back/Deleting Pictures................ 42

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder..........45

• Changing the information

displayed...........................................45

• Brightening the LCD Monitor .............48

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

Flash........................................................50

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........55

Compensating the Exposure ...................57

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

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........60

Taking Close-up Pictures........................62

Aperture-priority AE .................................64

Shutter-priority AE ...................................64

Manual exposure.....................................65

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed .........66

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........67

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings)..................70

Taking pictures in Custom mode .............71

Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures

(Advanced scene mode) .........................72

• [PORTRAIT]......................................73

• [SCENERY].......................................74

• [SPORTS] .........................................74

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................75

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) .................76

• [FOOD] .............................................77

• [PARTY] ............................................77

• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................78

• [SUNSET]..........................................78

• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................79

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................79

• [PET] .................................................80

• [PANNING]........................................81

• [STARRY SKY] .................................82

• [FIREWORKS] ..................................83

• [BEACH]............................................84

• [SNOW] .............................................85

• [AERIAL PHOTO]..............................85

Motion Picture Mode ...............................86

Recording which Day of the Vacation

You Take the Picture...............................88

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Displaying the Time at the Travel

Destination (World Time) ........................90

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................92

• [W.BALANCE]...................................93

• [WB ADJUST.] ..................................95

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]..........................96

• [SENSITIVITY] ..................................97

• [ASPECT RATIO]..............................97

• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ....................98

• [AUDIO REC.].................................100

• [METERING MODE] .......................100

• [AF MODE]......................................101

• [STABILIZER] .................................104

• [CONT.AF] ......................................105

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

• [AF/AE LOCK].................................106

• [COL.EFFECT]................................107

• [PICT.ADJ.].....................................108

• [FLIP ANIM.] ...................................109

• [CONVERSION]..............................111

Advanced (Playback)

Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback)..................................... 113

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

(Calendar Playback)..............................114

Using the Playback Zoom .....................115

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures

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

Creating still pictures from a motion

picture ...................................................118

Using the [PLAY] mode menu............... 120

• [SLIDE SHOW] ...............................121

• [CATEGORY]..................................122

• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] ...........125

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

• [TITLE EDIT]...................................128

• [TEXT STAMP] ...............................130

• [DPOF PRINT] ................................132

• [PROTECT].....................................134

• [AUDIO DUB.] ................................135

• [RESIZE].........................................136

• [TRIMMING]....................................137

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................138

• [COPY]............................................139

• [FORMAT].......................................140

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................142

Printing the Pictures..............................145

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen...................................................150

Others

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter..........151

Screen Display ......................................152

Cautions for Use....................................155

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

Troubleshooting.....................................160

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................167

Specifications ........................................171

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Preparation

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text)

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable 5AV Cable 6 CD-ROM

• Software

7 CD-ROM

• Operating Instructions 8 Shoulder Strap 9 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 10 Lens Hood 11 Hood Adaptor

• The accessories and their shape will differ

depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard 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.

For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

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Names of the

Components

1234

Preparation

In these operating instructions, the operations using the joystick are described as illustrated below shown. e.g.: When you tilt the joystick right

e.g.: When you press the centre of the joystick

1 Lens (P156) 2Flash (P50) 3 Self-timer indicator (P55)

AF assist lamp (P105)

4 Microphone (P86, 100, 135)

10956 7

12 14 15

5 Flash open button (P50) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P46) 7 Viewfinder (P45, 152) 8 Speaker (P117) 9 [EVF/LCD] button (P45) 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P106) 11 Joystick (P34, 42, 64, 65)

12 LCD monitor (P45, 152) 13 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button (P45, 48) 14 Delete button (P42)/

Single or burst mode button (P60)

15 Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer button (P55) 4/[REV] button (P41) 1/Flash setting button (P50) 3/Exposure compensation (P57)/

Auto bracket (P59)/Flash output adjustment (P53)/ Backlight compensation in intelligent auto mode (P37) button

In these operating instructions,

operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.: When you press the 4 button

16 [MENU/SET] button (P19)

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17 18 1

6 7

20 21 2

17 Zoom lever (P38) 18 Shutter button (P31, 86) 19 AF macro/Focus switch button (P62, 68) 20 Mode dial (P21) 21 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19) 22 Power lamp (P31) 23 [AF/MF] button (P67)

2 2 2

24 Strap eyelet 25 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P142, 145,

150)

26 [DC IN] socket (P142, 145)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (optional).

• This camera cannot charge the battery

even though the AC adaptor (optional) is

connected to it. 27 Terminal door 28 Lens barrel (P151)

Preparation

29 30

29 Card/Battery door (P17) 30 Tripod receptacle

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

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap/ Strap

∫ Lens Cap (supplied)

1 Pass the string through the hole on

the lens cap.

∫ Strap (supplied)

1 Pass the strap through the hole at

the strap eyelet.

2 Pass the same string through the

hole on the camera.

3 Attach 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.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

2 Pass the strap through the stopper

and fasten the strap.

A: Pull the strap 2 cm or more.

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

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

• Attach the strap so that the “L on the outside.

• We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

UMIX” LOGO is

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

1 Securely attach the hood adaptor

(supplied) so that it is all the way into the lens barrel.

• Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much.

2 Place the camera upside down,

align the mark on the lens hood with the mark A on the camera and then insert the lens hood.

3 Tighten the screw.

• Do not tighten the screw too much.

∫ Removing the hood adaptor

• Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to remove it.

• Check if the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood.

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Preparation

• You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way.

• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.

• For details on how to attach the MC protector and the ND filter, refer to P151.

• You cannot attach the tele conversion lens and the close-up lens when the hood adaptor is attached.

• For information about [CONVERSION], refer to P111.

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

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Preparation

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

1 Charge the battery. (P14)

plug-in type

inlet type

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

2 Insert the battery and the card.

(P17)

3 Turn the camera on to take pictures.

• Set the clock. (P19)

CUSTOM

OFF ON

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures.

(P31)

4 Play back the pictures.

CUSTOM

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P42)

• When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P18) Refer to P18 when you use a card.

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Charging the Battery with the Charger

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

1 Insert the battery terminals and

attach the battery to the charger.

2 Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

plug-in type

inlet type

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

Preparation

• Charging is complete when the

[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 120 minutes).

• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, read P15.

3 Detach the battery after charging is

completed.

• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.

• 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 will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.

• The battery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

indicator A lights green.

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Preparation

About the Battery

(charging/number of recordable

pictures)

∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode [])

Number of recordable pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• Temperature: 23 °C/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].)

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

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

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

¢ The number of recordable pictures

decreases in Auto power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode

(P48).

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

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. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 100.]

Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min)

The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder

(Recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.)

Number of recordable pictures

Playback time when using the LCD monitor

Playback time

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time

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

• The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts.

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

• The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, [CHARGE] indicator will light up and normal charging will start.

• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

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

• 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.

Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min)

Approx. 420 min

Approx. 120 min

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∫ Charging conditions

• Charge the battery in a temperature

between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted.

Preparation

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Close the flash.

• Prepare a card. (optional)

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

1 Slide the card/battery door to open

it.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

2 Battery:

Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

• Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

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

3 1:

Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly.

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

• Remove the battery after use.

• Do not remove the battery with the camera turned on since the settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

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

• Do not insert or remove the battery or the card while this unit is turned on. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P29)

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional)

The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.

You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P139)

∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures with the built-in memory. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.)

• The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB.

• Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320k240 pixels) when recording motion pictures to the built-in memory.

∫ Card [ ] When a card is inserted, you can record or play back pictures on a card.

∫ Card (optional)

• The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. Read P4 for information about cards that can be used in this unit.

• The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.

• The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Both types of card are equipped with a Write-Protect switch A that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If 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 slid to the other side, these functions become available.)

• This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system.

• You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used. If you also order a photo studio to print pictures, ask the photo studio before printing.) (P4)

• Refer to P167 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card.

• We recommend using High Speed SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards when recording motion pictures.

• 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. (P140)

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

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫ Initial setting

The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

OFF ON

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons C Mode dial

Preparation

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date

and time.

: :

A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P90)

• 2/1: Select the desired item.

• 3/4: Set the display order for the date

and time.

• : Cancel without setting the clock.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct.

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Preparation

Changing the clock setting

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press 1 and then perform steps

to set the clock.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P25)

• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However the clock setting is cancelled after this time. In this case, set the clock again.

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P130) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera.

2 and 3

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Preparation

About the Mode Dial

If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose.

∫ Switching the mode by rotating the

mode dial

Align a desired mode with part A.

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o)

CUSTOM

∫ Basic

Programme AE mode (P31)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

Intelligent auto mode (P35)

Use this mode to have the camera automatically handle all settings for taking pictures.

Playback mode (P42)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

∫ Advanced

Aperture-priority AE mode (P64)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-priority AE mode (P64)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual exposure mode (P65)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

• The above screen B appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if the mode dial is rotated. (P28) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the camera is turned on.

Custom mode (P71)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Motion picture mode (P86)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

Print mode (P145)

Use this to print pictures.

Scene mode (P76)

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

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Advanced scene mode

Portrait mode (P73)

Use this mode to take pictures of people.

Scenery mode (P74)

Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.

Sports mode (P74)

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

Night portrait mode (P75)

Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time scenery.

Preparation

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Preparation

Setting the Menu

∫ Displaying the menu screens

Press [MENU/SET].

e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed.

A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings

• Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to switch to the next/previous page easily.

• The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial.

∫ About the menu icons

: The [CUSTOM] mode is displayed.

[REC] mode menu (P92)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].

[PLAY] mode menu (P120)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

Advanced scene mode menu

(P72)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].

[SCENE MODE] menu (P76)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

[SETUP] menu (P25)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ].

[CUSTOM] mode menu (P71)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

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∫ Setting menu items

• The following example shows how to set [PICT.SIZE] when programme AE mode [ ] is selected.

1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item.

∫ Closing the menu screen

Press [MENU/SET].

• When the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway or press the centre of the joystick to finish.

• Press 4 at A to switch to the next screen.

2 Press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the setting.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press 2 on a menu screen.

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon.

3 Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

SET

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About the Setup Menu

• Set items as required.

• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P27)

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

[CLOCK SET] (P19)

(Changing the date and time.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Change date and time.

[AUTO REVIEW]

(Displaying the recorded picture.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

[OFF]

[1SEC.]

[3SEC.]

[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for

1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.

• The auto review function is not activated in motion picture mode [ ].

• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using the auto bracket (P59) and burst (P60) modes, as well as when recording still pictures with audio (P100). (The pictures are not enlarged.)

• When the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG], the auto review function works until the end of recording onto the card. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode, in motion picture mode [ ], when [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON] or when the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG].

• In intelligent auto mode [ ], the auto review function is fixed to [1SEC.].

[POWER SAVE]

(Turning off this unit automatically.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], [OFF]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn this unit off and on to cancel power save mode.

• In intelligent auto mode [ ], power save mode is fixed to [5MIN.].

• Power save mode is not activated in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor (optional) – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion

pictures

– During a slide show

[WORLD TIME] (P90)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[]: Travel destination area

[]: Your home area

[CUST. SET MEM.]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) The current camera settings are registered in [], [] or []. (P70)

[ ], [ ], [ ]

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[MONITOR/VIEWFINDER]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) You can adjust the brightness of the monitor or the Viewfinder in 7 steps.

[GUIDE LINE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed.

(P45, 47)

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

[HISTOGRAM]: [ON]/[OFF]

[PATTERN]: [ ]/[ ]

• In intelligent auto mode [ ], the guide lines and histogram are not displayed.

[TRAVEL DATE] (P88)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

[SET], [OFF]

[PLAY ON LCD] (P47)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) If you selected the Viewfinder in a recording mode, the display will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when reviewing or playing back the pictures.

[ON], [OFF]

[ZOOM RESUME]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) The zoom position is stored when this unit is turned off. When this unit is turned on again, the zoom automatically returns to the position it was at when this unit was turned off. (P38)

[ON], [OFF]

[MF ASSIST] (P67)

(Recording mode only)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject.

[MF1]: The centre of the screen is

enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the screen.

[MF2]: The centre of the screen is

enlarged over the whole screen. This is convenient for adjusting the focus in wide angle shots for which changes in focus are difficult to grasp.

[OFF]: The screen is not enlarged.

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[BEEP]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) This allows you to set the beep.

[]: No operation sound

[]: Soft operation sound

[]: Loud operation sound

[AF BEEP]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) This allows you to set the AF beep.

[]: No AF beep

[]: Soft AF beep

[]: Loud AF beep

[SHUTTER]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) This allows you to set the shutter sound.

[]: No shutter sound

[]: Soft shutter sound

[]: Loud shutter sound

[VOLUME]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps from level 6 to 0.

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

[NO.RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Reset the file number of the next recording to

0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P143)

• 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 after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format

(P140) 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]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) The [REC], [CUST. SET MEM.] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

•[FAVORITE] (P127) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P125) is fixed to [ON].

• If the [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. – The birthday and name settings for

[BABY1]/[BABY2] (P79) and [PET] (P80) in scene mode.

– The number of days that have passed

since the departure date in

[TRAVEL DATE]. (P88) – The [WORLD TIME] (P90) setting. – [ZOOM RESUME] (P38)

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

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[VIDEO OUT]

(Playback mode only)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set to match the colour television system in each country.

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC

system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL

system.

[TV ASPECT]

(Playback mode only) (P150)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set to match the type of TV.

[]:When connecting to a 16:9

screen TV.

[]: When connecting to a 4:3

screen TV.

[m/ft] (P67)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Change the unit displayed for the focus distance in manual focus.

[m]: The distance is displayed in

metres.

[ft]: The distance is displayed in

feet.

[SCENE MENU] (P72, 76)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set the screen that will appear when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [].

[AUTO]: The advanced scene mode

or [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

[OFF]: The recording screen in the

currently selected advanced scene mode or scene mode appears.

[DIAL DISPLAY]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set whether or not to show the mode dial display when the mode dial is rotated.

[ON], [OFF]

[LA NGUAGE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and

SET

select the item to set. (P23) Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Display/Switching the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Display

10 Built-in memory/Card

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

∫ Screen display in programme AE mode

[ ] (at the time of purchase)

1 Recording mode

2 Flash mode (P50)

3 AF area (P31)

• The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places.

4 Focus (P31)

5 Picture size (P98)

6 Quality (P98)

: Jitter alert (P33)

7 Battery indication

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

• It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.

8 Number of recordable pictures (P167)

9 Recording state

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1112

– When using the card

• Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally. – Turn this unit off. – Remove the battery or the card (when

using a card). – Shake or bump this unit. – Disconnect the AC adaptor (optional).

(when using the AC adaptor)

• Do not do the above when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted

(P140).

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

11 AF area selection (P103)

12 Joystick operation (P34, 42, 64, 65)

13 Shutter speed (P31)

14 Aperture value (P31)

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red. (They do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

15 Exposure compensation (P57)

16 Metering mode (P100)

17 Optical Image Stabilizer (P104)

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• Refer to P152 for information about other screen displays.

∫ Switching the screen display

You can change the screen display by pressing [DISPLAY]. This allows you to display information while taking pictures such as the picture size or the number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information. Refer to P45 for details.

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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

C UST

O M

Basic

3 Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

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OFF ON

• The power lamp 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (1: Shutter button)

1 Hold this unit gently with both

hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

A AF assist lamp B When holding the camera vertically

2 Aim the AF area at the point you

want to focus on.

• The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green. (3: Aperture value, 4: Shutter speed)

• The subject is not focused in the following cases. – The focus indication blinks (green). – The AF area turns white to red or there

is no AF area.

– The focus sound beeps 4 times.

• If the subject is not in focus, an estimate of the focus range will appear in red at the bottom of the screen.

• If the distance is beyond the focus range, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

4 Press the halfway pressed shutter

button fully to take a picture.

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• When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• Do not cover the microphone or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person, a ball etc.

Basic

∫ Exposure (P57)

• The exposure is automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure on this unit (AE=Auto Exposure). However, depending on the recording conditions such as when there is backlight, the recorded picture will be dark.

In this case, compensate the exposure. This allows you to take bright pictures.

∫ Focusing (P33, 62, 68)

• The picture is automatically focused on this unit (AF=Auto Focus). However, the picture may not be properly focused in the following cases. The focus range is 30 cm to ¶ (Wide), 2 m to ¶ (Tele). – When there are both near and distant

subjects in a scene.

– When there is dirt or dust on glass

between the lens and the subject.

– When there are illuminated or glittering

objects around the subject. – When taking a picture in dark places. – When the subject is moving fast. – When the scene has low contrast. – When recording a very bright subject. – When taking close-up pictures of a subject. – When jitter occurs.

Try using prefocus, the AF/AE lock technique or [AF MACRO]. For information on the face detection function, read P101.

∫ Colour (P93, 95)

• The colour of the subject will differ if the colour of the light surrounding it differs such as when the light comes from sunlight or halogen lighting. However, this unit automatically adjusts the hue to one close to real life. (auto white balance)

Set the white balance if you want to change the hue you get with auto white balance. Adjust the white balance finely for additional white balance adjustment.

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∫ When you want to take a picture of a

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subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock)

When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area.

Basic

∫ Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P125) is set to [ON])

• Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.

• Pictures cannot be displayed vertically when recording motion pictures or creating flip animations.

In this case,

1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix

the focus and the exposure.

• The focus indication lights when the subject is focused.

3 Press and hold the shutter button

halfway while moving the camera as you

compose the picture.

4 Press the shutter button fully.

• You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button fully.

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We recommend that you use the face detection function when taking pictures of people. (P101)

∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)

• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

• If jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears.

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• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful how you hold the camera. The use of the self-timer prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P55).

• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction – [NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [NIGHT

SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode

(P75)

– [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT],

[STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P76)

– When you set to a slow shutter speed

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∫ Programme shift

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In programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in programme AE mode.

• Press the shutter button halfway and then use the joystick to activate programme shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen (about 10 seconds).

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∫ Example of programme shift

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

2.8

(A)

5.6

1 1

125

(B)

2000

1000

500

250

(A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed

1 Programme shift amount 2 Programme shift line chart 3 Programme shift limit

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed turns red.

• Programme shift is cancelled and the camera returns to normal programme AE mode if more than 10 seconds pass after programme shift is activated. However, the programme shift setting is memorised.

• Depending on the brightness of the subject, programme shift may not be activated.

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• The programme shift indication A appears

on the screen when programme shift is activated.

• Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down until the programme shift indication disappears.

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Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

The following functions work automatically in the intelligent auto mode [ ].

∫ Stabilizer function (P104)

Jitter is detected and stabilized.

∫ Intelligent ISO sensitivity (P96)

The camera will automatically set the appropriate ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of the subject and the surrounding brightness.

∫ Face detection (P101)

The camera can automatically detect a person’s face and will adjust the focus and exposure to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.

Basic

∫ Scene detection

The camera will distinguish the scene that matches the subject and the recording conditions. ([ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable.)

Determined scene

: [i-PORTRAIT]

: [i-SCENERY]

: [i-MACRO]

: [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

: [i-NIGHT SCENERY]

• The camera may distinguish different scenes for the same subject depending on the recording conditions.

∫ Continuous AF (P105)

In order for the camera to adjust the focus as normal without pressing the shutter button halfway, focus adjustment is quicker when the shutter is pressed.

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∫ Changing the settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu or the [SETUP] menu, and then select the item to set. (P23)

Items that can be set

Menu Item

[ASPECT RATIO] (P97)

[REC] mode

[SETUP]

• The available settings for the following items will differ when used with other [REC] modes. – [PICT.SIZE] – [STABILIZER] – [COL.EFFECT]

• The settings for [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], and [LANGUAGE] in the intelligent auto mode [ ] will also be reflected in other [REC] modes.

• The settings for [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [MONITOR/VIEWFINDER], [TRAVEL DATE], [ZOOM RESUME], [BEEP], [AF BEEP], [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET], [DIAL DISPLAY], and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu (P25) will also be reflected in the intelligent auto mode [ ].

[PICT.SIZE] (P98)

[STABILIZER] (P104)

[COL.EFFECT] (P107)

[CLOCK SET] (P19)

[WORLD TIME] (P90)

[TRAVEL DATE] (P88)

[BEEP] (P27)

[LANGUAGE] (P28)

Basic

∫ Other settings in intelligent auto mode

[]

In intelligent auto mode [ ], other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated.

• [AUTO REVIEW] (P25): [1SEC.]

• [POWER SAVE] (P25): [5MIN.]

•Self-timer (P55): 10 seconds

• [W.BALANCE] (P93): [AWB]

• [QUALITY] (P98): [] ( (0.3M EZ): set to [ ])

•[AFMODE] (P101): [] (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected)

• [CONT.AF] (P105): [ON]

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P105): [ON]

• [METERING MODE] (P100): []

• You cannot use the following functions. – [GUIDE LINE] – Exposure compensation – Flash output adjustment – Auto bracket – [D.ZOOM] – Out-of-frame display

• You cannot set the following items. – [ZOOM RESUME] –[CONVERSION]

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∫ Focus range in intelligent auto mode

[]

1 cm

2 m

1 m

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• The zoom magnification values will change when using the extra optical zoom.

• Refer to P62 for the tele-macro.

∫ The Backlight Compensation

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

Press 3.

• When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. Press 3 again to cancel this function.

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• It is possible to select either AUTO [ ] or Forced OFF [ ] depending upon whether the flash is open or closed. When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO [ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.

• When AUTO [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT SCENERY] scene mode is not identified.

• When Forced OFF [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] scene mode is not identified.

• 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 [i-NIGHT SCENERY], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom

You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle with the 18k optical zoom. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 504 mm)

∫ To make subjects appear closer use

(Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

W T

∫ To make subjects appear further away

use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

Basic

∫ Changing the zoom speed

You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds depending on the rotation angle of the zoom lever. The zoom speed becomes slower when the rotation angle is small and the zoom speed becomes faster when the rotation angle is large.

A Fas t B Slow C Zoom lever

∫ Storing the zoom position (Zoom

resume)

If [ZOOM RESUME] (P26) in the [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], the zoom position is stored when this unit is turned off. When this unit is turned on again, the zoom position automatically returns to the position it was at when this unit was turned off.

• The focus position is not stored.

W T

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• 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 you rotate the zoom lever, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may be shaken. This is not a malfunction.

• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m– ¶)

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Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

This camera has a 18k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ /

/ ], a maximum of 28.7k optical

zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration.

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 8M (8.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

∫ Picture size and maximum zoom

magnification

(±: Available, —: Not available)

Aspect

ratio

(P97)

Picture size

(P98)

(8M)

(5M EZ)

(4.5M EZ)

(3.5M EZ)

(3M EZ) (2M EZ) (0.3M EZ)

(2.5M EZ)

(2M EZ)

(6M)

Maximum zoom magnification (Tele)

18k —(7M)

23k

28.7k

Extra opti-

cal zoom

Basic

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

• If you set a picture size that activates the extra optical zoom, the extra optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function.

• The on-screen zoom indication may not change consecutively if you rotate the zoom lever near the Tele position when the extra optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• In [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode, the extra optical zoom does not work.

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Using the Digital Zoom

Further extending the zoom

A maximum of 72k zoom can be achieved with the 18k optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] mode menu. However, if a picture size that can use extra optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 115k zoom can be achieved with the 28.7k extra optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom.

Basic

∫ Entering the digital zoom range

The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again.

≥[OFF]:

≥[ON]:

∫ Menu operation

1 Press [MENU/SET].

• When in advanced scene mode or scene mode, select the [REC] mode menu ( ) and then press 1.

2 Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM] and

then press 1.

3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SET

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

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

(When using the digital zoom and the extra optical zoom [ ] (3M EZ) at the same time)

1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extra optical zoom

• A big AF area (P102) is displayed when using the digital zoom. Also, the stabilizer function may not be effective.

• In digital zoom, the larger the picture the lower the picture quality.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer

(P55) for taking pictures.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• The digital zoom is temporarily set to [OFF] in the following cases. – When the quality is set to [RAW] or

[RAWiJPEG] (P98)

• The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: – In intelligent auto mode [ ] – In [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]

mode

– In [NORMAL SPORTS], [OUTDOOR

SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS] mode

– In [HIGH SENS.], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and

[PET] in scene mode

– When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON]

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Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode.

1 Press 4 [REV].

Basic

∫ Enlarging the picture

1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ]

[T].

• Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k

magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8k magnification. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the

position.

• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.

• Review is cancelled when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the 4 [REV] is pressed again.

• You can change the information displayed during review by pressing [DISPLAY].

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.

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

• When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second.

• When you press 2/1 on the joystick, you can scroll through subsequent and previous images at the enlarged picture size.

∫ Deleting the recorded picture during

Review (Quick deletion)

A single picture, multiple pictures or all the pictures can be deleted during review. Refer to P42 to 44 for information about how to delete pictures.

• When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated).

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Playing back/Deleting Pictures

The picture data on the built-in memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card is inserted.

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures.

∫ Playing back pictures

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

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

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

Press and hold 2/1 during playback.

Basic

• In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P113), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one.

• This camera is based on the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” which was established by the “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.

• The LCD monitor may not be able to display the details of the recorded pictures. You can use the playback zoom (P115) to check the details of the pictures.

• If you play back pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate. (The pictures are displayed as [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] on the screen.)

• If you change a folder name or file name on your PC, the pictures may not play back on the camera.

• If you play back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated by [—] and the screen may turn black.

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAY] mode.

• Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen. This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.

A B

2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward

• The file number A and the picture number

B only change one by one. Release 2/1

when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.

• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of

pictures forwarded/rewound increases.

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∫ To delete a single picture

1 Press [ ] while the picture is being

played back.

2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Basic

3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and

then press 4 to set.

(Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE])

• While the picture is being deleted, [ ] appears on the screen.

∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/

[ALL DELETE]

1 Press [ ] twice.

2 Press 3/4 to select

[MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET].

• [MULTI DELETE] > step 3.

• [ALL DELETE] > step

• [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (When [FAVORITE] (P127) is set only) > step (However, this cannot be selected if none of the pictures have [ ] displayed.)

SET

• Repeat the above procedure.

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If

4 is pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

• The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture is protected and cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting and then delete the picture. (P134)

4 Press [ ].

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

(Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE])

• When you delete pictures, only pictures in either of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted. (You cannot delete

pictures in both the built-in memory and the card at the same time.)

• [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE BUILT-IN MEMORY?] or [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE MEMORY CARD?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ].

SET

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• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will stop halfway.

• Do not turn off the camera while deleting.

• When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional).

• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures at one time using [MULTI DELETE].

• The greater the number of pictures the longer it takes to delete them.

• If there are pictures that are protected [ ]

(P134), do not conform to the DCF standard

or are in a card with the Write-Protect switch slid to the [LOCK] side, they are not deleted even if [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] is selected.

Basic

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder

Changing the information displayed

1 Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.

A LCD monitor (LCD)

B Viewfinder (EVF)

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

2 Selecting the screen to be used Press [DISPLAY] to change the display.

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] is not activated. During playback zoom (P115), while playing back motion pictures (P116) and during a slide show

(P121), you can only select “Normal display

H” or “No display J”.

In recording mode

6 6

C Normal display

D Display with histogram

E Out-of-frame display

F No display (Recording guide line)

G No display

¢1 Histogram ¢2 When the number of pictures remaining is

more than 1000 or the time remaining in motion picture mode is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed.

¢3 Set the pattern of the guide lines

displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed.

¢3

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

In playback mode

1/6

1ST DAY

months

days

10:00 1.DEC.2007

1/6

ISO

AWB

F2.8 1/30

10:00 1.DEC.2007

100

H Normal display

I Display with recording information and

histogram

J No display

¢4 Displayed if birthday setting and [AGE]

were set to [ON] in [BABY1]/[BABY2]

(P79) or [PET] (P80) in scene mode

before taking pictures.

¢5 When characters are registered under

[BABY1]/[BABY2] (P79) or [PET] (P80) name settings in scene mode, [TITLE EDIT] (P128) in [PLAY] mode menu, the recorded date and time appears after the registered characters are displayed for a few seconds.

¢6 The number of days that have passed

since the travel date are displayed if you set [TRAVEL DATE] (P88) before taking pictures.

∫ Out-of-frame display

Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the screen.

∫ Diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly.

• Press [EVF/LCD] to display the viewfinder.

Look at the display on the Viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the screen is clearest.

• With [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode (P75) and [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P76), the guide lines will be shown in grey.

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∫ Monitor priority

When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P26), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder to record.

• When switching from recording mode to playback mode.

• When reviewing pictures. (P41)

• When turning the camera on in playback mode.

∫ Recording guide line

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

A []: This is used when dividing the

entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

B []: This is used when you want to

position the subject at the exact centre of the screen.

∫ Histogram

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

• 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 allows you to get the maximum performance from your camera.

A When the values are concentrated on the

left, the picture is under exposed.

B When the values are distributed evenly,

the exposure is proper and the brightness is well-balanced.

C When the values are concentrated on the

right, the picture is overexposed.

Examples of histogram

100_0001

1/6

ISO100

100_0001

ISO100

100_0001

AWB

1/6

AWB

1/6

F2.8 1/200

10:00 1.DEC.2007

F2.8 1/100

10:00 1.DEC.2007

A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Overexposed

¢ Histogram

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F2.8 1/50

10:00 1.DEC.2007

ISO100

AWB

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• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

– When the manual exposure assistance is

other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation or in the manual exposure

mode – When the flash is activated – In [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in

scene mode (P76) – When the flash is closed

• When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places

• When the exposure is not adequately adjusted

• The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

• The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc.

• The histogram does not appear during the following. – Intelligent auto mode [ ] – Motion picture mode [ ] – Multi playback – Calendar playback – Playback zoom

Brightening the LCD Monitor

1 Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second.

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

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[]: [AUTO POWER LCD]

[]: [POWER LCD]

[]: [HIGH ANGLE]

Advanced (Recording pictures)

The Power LCD is automatically activated in bright places such as outdoors etc. When the Power LCD is activated, [ ] changes to [ ].

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

The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. This is useful when you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the way. (However it becomes more difficult to see when looked at straight on.)

∫ Cancelling setting

If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step displayed. Select [OFF] to cancell a setting.

• High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor screen are increased in Auto power LCD, Power LCD and High angle modes. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or another object to block the light.

• Auto power LCD mode or High angle mode is not activated in the following cases. – In playback mode [ ] – In print mode [ ] – While the menu screen is displayed – While the review screen is displayed

2 is

[OFF] The LCD monitor returns

to the normal brightness.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

A The [AUTO POWER LCD] icon ([ ]

([ ])), [POWER LCD] icon ([ ]) or [HIGH ANGLE] icon ([ ]) appears.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

OPEN

A To open the flash

Press the flash open button.

B To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

• Be sure to close the flash when not in use.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] while the flash is closed.

∫ Switching to the appropriate flash

setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

1 Press 1 [].

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 1 [ ] to select.

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P51)

3 Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway or press the centre of the joystick to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.

:AUTO

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

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

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.

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: Forced ON

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

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

: Forced ON/Red-eye

reduction

• The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P77) or [CANDLE LIGHT]

(P78) in scene mode.

: Slow sync./Red-eye

reduction

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 OFF

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.

¢ The flash is activated twice. The

subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

∫ Available flash settings by recording

mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥:Initial setting)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

¥ — ± ——±

—————¥

——¥ —— ±

¥ — ± ——±

—————¥

¢ When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO

[ ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.

• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the advanced scene mode or the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is changed.

∫ The available flash range to take

pictures

ISO sensitivity Available flash range

[AUTO]

30 cm to 6.0 m

1.0m to 4.0m

[ISO100]

30 cm to 3.0 m

1.0m to 2.0m

[ISO200]

40 cm to 4.2 m

1.0m to 2.8m

[ISO400]

60 cm to 6.0 m

1.0m to 4.0m

[ISO800]

80 cm to 8.5 m

1.0m to 5.7m

[ISO1250]

1.0m to 10.7m

1.0m to 7.1m

[ISO1600]

1.15 m to 12.1 m

1.0m to 8.0m

• The available flash range is an approximation.

• In [HIGH SENS.] (P79) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m to approx. 24.2 m Tele: Approx. 1 m to approx. 16.1 m

• The available focus range differs depending on the recording mode. (P171)

• When the flash is used at the intelligent ISO

(P96) setting, the ISO sensitivity is increased

automatically to maximum ISO sensitivity level.

Wide

Tele

Wide

Tele

Wide

Tele

Wide

Tele

Wide

Tele

Wide

Tele

Wide

Tele

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• When the flash is used at the ISO sensitivity [AUTO] setting, the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to the maximum [ISO400] level.

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting

:AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000

:AUTO/

Red-eye reduction

::Forced ON

Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction

: Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction

: Forced OFF 1 to 1/2000

¢ [PARTY] (P77) in scene mode

• Refer to P66 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.

• There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the following advanced scene mode or scene modes. – [NIGHT SCENERY]:

8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second

– [STARRY SKY]:

15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

– [FIREWORKS]:

1/4th of a second, 2 seconds

• In intelligent auto mode [ ], shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

Shutter speed

(Sec.)

1/30 to 1/2000

1 to 1/2000 1/8 to 1/2000

(In programme AE mode)

∫ Adjusting flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low.

1 Press 3 [ ] several times until

[FLASH] appears and then press 2/ 1 to set the flash output.

• Select [0] to return to the original flash output.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can adjust from [j2EV] to [i2EV] in

steps of [1/3 EV].

• When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen.

• The flash output setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The flash output cannot be adjusted in the following cases: – In intelligent auto mode [ ] – In motion picture mode [ ] – In [SCENERY] mode – In [NIGHT SCENERY], [ILLUMINATIONS]

or [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode

– In [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY],

[FIREWORKS] or [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode

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• Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated.

• Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting.

• If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject. (P93)

• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

• 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 taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.

• Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.

• The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

• When using a tele conversion lens (optional) or a close-up lens (optional), the built-in flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ].

• When you set burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

4 Press the shutter button halfway to

focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

1 Press 2 [].

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 2 [ ] to select.

• If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway or press the centre of the joystick to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.

A Press the shutter button halfway to focus. B Press the shutter button fully to take the

picture.

• The self-timer indicator C blinks and the

shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• When [10S/3PICTURES] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 2 seconds after it blinks.

• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

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• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P105) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• In intelligent auto mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed to 10 seconds.

• When you set the self-timer to [2SEC.] or [10SEC.] in burst mode, the camera starts taking pictures 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The number of pictures taken at one time is fixed to 3.

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

• Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.

• The flash output may not be constant when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.

• You cannot select [10S/3PICTURES] when auto bracket is set.

• You cannot use the following functions when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected. – Burst mode – [AUDIO REC.]

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Compensating the Exposure

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

∫ Operation with the joystick

Select [ ] with 2 on the joystick and then compensate the exposure with 3/4.

Under exposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Properly exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards negative.

• You can compensate from [j2EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

• Select [ ] only to return to the original exposure (0 EV).

∫ Operation with the cursor buttons

1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE]

appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.

• You can compensate from [j2EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].

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

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

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

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

• Exposure compensation is not available in the following case. – [STARRY SKY] in scene mode

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

1 Press 3 [ ] several times until

[AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.

• You can select [OFF] (0), [d1/3 EV], [d2/ 3EV] or [d1EV].

• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• When setting auto bracket, the auto bracket icon [ ] appears on the screen.

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The auto bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated.

• When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

• When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.

• When auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject.

• In shutter-priority AE and manual exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second auto bracket is disabled.

• When the flash is activated or the number of recordable pictures is 2 or less, you can take only 1 picture.

• You cannot use the following functions. – [STARRY SKY] in scene mode – When the quality is set to [RAW] or

[RAWiJPEG]

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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

1 Press and hold the single or burst

mode button until [BURST SHOOTING] appears.

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press the single or burst mode button to select.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway or press the centre of the joystick to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.

4 Take a picture.

• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.

∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst

mode

Burst speed

(pictures/

second)

approx. 2

¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of

the transfer speed of the card.

• The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and the flash is not activated.

• 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.

• If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.

Number of recordable pic-

tures (pictures)

max. 4 max. 7

Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.

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• When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower

halfway. The exact timing of this depends

on the type of card, the picture size and the quality.

– You can take pictures until the capacity of

the built-in memory or the card is full.

• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.

• The exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When burst mode is set to [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.

• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to

• Burst mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.

• When auto bracket and burst mode are set simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

• When burst mode is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.

• When burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• Burst mode settings are not available in the following cases. – When the quality is set to [RAW] or

[RAWiJPEG]

– [STARRY SKY] and [BEACH] in scene

mode

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Taking Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). As you rotate the zoom lever towards Tele, the distance from the subject that you can take close-up pictures increases in steps up to a maximum of 2 m. (6k to 11k)

Press the AF macro/focus switch button.

• The AF macro icon [ ] appears.

∫ Tele-macro function

If you zoom to a magnification of 12k to 18k (close to Tele), you can take a picture of an object that is only 1 m from the lens. (The tele-macro icon [ ] appears.) It is convenient when taking close-up pictures of flowers blooming near the ground while standing up or when taking close-up pictures of insects from a distant position.

∫ Focus range

1 cm

2 m

1 m

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• The zoom magnification values will change when using the extra optical zoom.

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• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer in macro mode.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) 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.

• In tele macro mode, the depth of field is narrowed and camera jitter occurs easier than usual. Therefore, when you cannot use a tripod, we recommend taking pictures with a brightness equivalent to having the aperture value set to F4.0 or a higher number and the shutter speed is set to 1/125th of a second or faster to keep the depth of field and the performance of the stabilizer function.

• 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.

• AF Macro gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 1 m it takes longer to focus than in programme AE mode [ ].

• The available flash range is about 30 cm to

6.0 m (Wide). (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].) We recommend setting the flash to Forced OFF [ ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If you focus on the subject at 2 m or less distant position with tele-macro function when setting the optical zoom magnification in 18k and then rotate the zoom lever for setting the optical zoom magnification to 11k or less, the subject becomes unfocused.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the subject correctly.

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F2.8

F3.2

1/30

F3.2

1/40

Aperture-priority AE

Shutter-priority AE

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set

the aperture value.

F2.8

2 Take a picture.

F3.2

1/30

• Refer to P66 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

• Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.

• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure is not adequate.

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set

the shutter speed.

1/30

2 Take a picture.

F3.2

1/40

• Refer to P66 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder may differ from the brightness of the actual pictures. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.

• You cannot set the following items in Shutter-priority AE. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] – [INTELLIGENT ISO]

• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure is not adequate.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

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1/30

F2.8

1/125

F4.0

1/125

F5.6

Manual exposure

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/1

to set the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1/30

F2.8

Set the aperture value and the shutter speed.

Switch between the aperture value and the shutter speed.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

1/125

F4.0

• The manual exposure assistance A

appears for about 10 seconds to indicate the exposure.

• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate.

3 Take the picture.

1/125

F5.6

∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

• The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures after taking them using the review function.

• Refer to P66 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder may differ from the brightness of the actual pictures. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• You cannot set the following items in manual exposure. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] – [INTELLIGENT ISO] – [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (The ISO

sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch from [AUTO] to Manual exposure.)

– Exposure compensation

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Aperture-priority AE

Available Aperture

Val ue

(Per 1/3 EV)

F8.0 8 to 1/2000

F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600

F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300

F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000

Shutter-priority AE

Available Shutter

Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

3.2 2.5

21.6

1.3 1

1/1.3 1/1.6

1/2 1/2.5

1/3.2 1/4

1/5 1/6

1/8 1/10

1/13 1/15

1/20 1/25

1/30 1/40

1/50 1/60

1/80 1/100

1/125 1/160

1/200 1/250

1/320 1/400

1/500 1/640

1/800 1/1000

1/1300 F4.0 to F8.0

1/1600 F5.6 to F8.0

1/2000 F8.0

Shutter Speed

(Sec)

Aperture Value

F2.8 to F8.0

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Manual exposure

Available Aperture

(Per 1/3 EV)

F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000

F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300

F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600

• The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to Wide.

• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.

Val ue

F8.0 60 to 1/2000

Available Shutter

Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

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A B

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus.

1 Press and hold [AF/MF].

• The MF icon [ ] appears.

2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to

focus on the subject.

∫ MF ASSIST

If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged. This allows you to focus on the subject more easily.

1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press

SET

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST]

and then press 1.

A MF assistance

B Focus range

• MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after you stop operating the joystick.

• Focus range disappears about 5 seconds after you stop operating the joystick.

3 Take the picture.

4 Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or [MF2]

and then press [MENU/SET].

SET

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[MF1] The centre of the screen is

enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the screen.

[MF2] The centre of the screen is

enlarged over the whole screen. This is convenient for adjusting the focus in wide angle shots for which changes in focus are difficult to grasp.

[OFF] The screen is not enlarged.

∫ One shot AF

You can focus on the subject with auto focus by selecting [MF] with [AF/MF] and then pressing the AF macro/focus switch button. This is convenient for prefocus.

5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.

• You can also use the joystick to perform

2 to 5.

steps

∫ Technique for Manual focus

1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4. 2 Tilt it a little more. 3 Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction to

finely focus on the subject.

∫ Prefocus

This is a technique for focusing in advance on the point the pictures will be taken when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion. (e.g. [PANNING]

(P81) in scene mode)

This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.

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∫ Changing the zoom area

The magnified area can be changed while the screen is expanded using MF Assist. This is convenient when you want to change the focus position to take pictures.

1 Display MF Assist with 3/4 on the

joystick.

2 Change the expanded area with the

cursor buttons 3/4/2/1.

• The expansion is cancelled after

approximately 2 seconds.

• The following will return the MF assistance to the original position. – Switching the focus to [AF]. – When one shot AF is used – Changing the picture size or aspect. – Turning the camera off.

• You can also use manual focus while in motion picture mode [ ], but the focus cannot be adjusted during recording.

• If you focus on the subject in Wide and then rotate the zoom lever to Tele, the focus may not be adequate. In this case, focus on the subject again.

• The MF assistance does not appear when using the digital zoom.

• The distance to the subject displayed on the screen in manual focus is an approximation of the focus position. Remember that the distance is an approximation when taking a picture.

• Use the MF assistance screen for a final check of the focus.

• After cancelling power save mode, focus on the subject again.

• The following function cannot be set when manual focus is set. –[CONT.AF]

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Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

4 Press 3/4 to select [ ], [ ] or

[ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

SET

Select the desired recording mode and the desired menu settings and then save them in [], [] or [].

• Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.

1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press

SET

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select [CUST. SET

MEM.] and then press 1.

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SET

• When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously stored are overwritten.

• You cannot save the following menu items because they affect other recording modes. –[CLOCK SET] – [TRAVEL DATE] –[RESET] – [NO.RESET] – [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and

name settings in scene mode

6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

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Taking pictures in Custom mode

You can select one of your own custom settings to suit the picture-taking conditions and other factors from among the registered patterns you have saved as custom settings ahead of time.

1 Press 3/4 to select [ SET1],

[ SET2] or [ SET3].

•Press 1 to display the settings for each menu item. (Press 2 to return to the selection screen.)

∫ When changing the menu settings

Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [ SET1], [ SET2] or [ SET3] selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged. To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data using [CUST. SET MEM.] (P70) on the setup menu.

• You cannot register the settings of the following menu items as a custom mode. If they are changed, other recording modes will also be affected. – [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and

name settings in scene mode

– [TRAVEL DATE], [ZOOM RESUME],

[SCENE MENU], and [DIAL DISPLAY] in the [SETUP] menu

• At the time of purchase, the initial settings for the programme AE mode [ ] are registered in [ SET1], [ SET2] or [ SET3].

• Only the main menu items are displayed.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to enter the

settings.

SET

A Saving of the selected custom settings is

displayed on the screen.

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Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode)

In this mode, you can take quality pictures of such subjects as people, sporting events and activities, scenery, and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding conditions.

1 Press 3/4 to select the advanced

scene mode.

(Screen when selecting [ ])

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press the centre of the joystick to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected advanced scene mode.

• Press [MENU/SET] and then perform

1 and 2 to change the advanced

steps scene mode.

∫ About the information

• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an advanced scene mode in step explanations about each advanced scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the screen shown in step

1.)

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[PORTRAIT]

The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.

[NORMAL PORTRAIT]

Shades the background and photographs skin colour beautifully.

[SOFT SKIN]

Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth.

[OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]

Prevents faces from appearing dark when photographing outside.

[INDOOR PORTRAIT]

Sets the ISO sensitivity setting to the appropriate setting to prevent blurring of photo subject for indoor photography.

[CREATIVE PORTRAIT]

You can change the amount of background blurring by changing the aperture value (P64).

∫ Technique for Portrait mode

To increase the effectiveness of this mode: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible

to Tele.

2 Move close to the subject to make this

mode more effective.

• In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the [INTELLIGENT ISO] operates, and the maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. In other modes, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

• In [NORMAL PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], and [CREATIVE PORTRAIT], you can set the white balance.

• When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.

• When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

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

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[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

[NORMAL SCENERY]

The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority.

[NATURE]

The best setting for photographing natural scenery.

[ARCHITECTURE]

This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P47)

[CREATIVE SCENERY]

The shutter speed (P64) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.

[SPORTS]

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

[NORMAL SPORTS]

Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed.

[OUTDOOR SPORTS]

Fast shutter speed for stopping movement when taking photographs outdoors in good weather.

[INDOOR SPORTS]

Increases the ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed to prevent blurring for indoor photography.

[CREATIVE SPORTS]

The shutter speed (P64) can be changed in the [NORMAL SPORTS] setting.

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

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

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] operates for all settings except for [CREATIVE SPORTS].

• You can set the white balance when [NORMAL SPORTS] or [CREATIVE SPORTS] is selected.

• Digital zoom cannot be used except for [CREATIVE SPORTS].

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[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

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

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background.

[NIGHT SCENERY]

Night scenery is vividly photographed with the maximum 8 second slow shutter.

[ILLUMINATIONS]

Illuminations are photographed beautifully.

[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]

The aperture value (P64) can be changed in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting.

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

• Open the flash when [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, we recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject when taking a picture.

• The range in which the focus is adjusted is shown below. – [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1.2 m to 5 m – [NIGHT SCENERY]/[CREATIVE NIGHT

SCENERY]/[ILLUMINATIONS]: 5 m to ¶

(For information on the available flash range, see P52.)

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction.

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

• The flash cannot be set for settings except for [NIGHT PORTRAIT].

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, the flash settings become Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ], and the flash is activated every time.

• When [NIGHT SCENERY] or [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] is selected, [SENSITIVITY] is fixed to [ISO100].

• The continuous AF setting is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

• When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, the initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].

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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.

• Refer to P77 to 85 and “About the information ” for details about each scene mode.

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene

mode.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• You can also press the centre of the joystick to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected scene mode.

• Press [MENU/SET], press 1, and perform steps scene mode.

1 and 2 to change the

∫ About the information

• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.)

• 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.

• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene.

• When [MENU/SET] is pressed and the menu screen is displayed, [ ] is selected in the [SCENE MODE] menu. You can set each of the settings by pressing 4 and selecting [REC] mode menu [ ] or [SETUP] menu [].

• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. – [INTELLIGENT ISO] – [SENSITIVITY] – [METERING MODE] – [COL.EFFECT] –[PICT.ADJ.]

1, explanations about

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[FOOD]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to

¶.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[PARTY]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness.

∫ Technique for Party mode

• Open the flash.

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

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject when taking pictures.

• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ].

• The white balance cannot be set.

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

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[CANDLE LIGHT]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

∫ Technique for Candle light mode

• If you make the most of the candle light, you can take successful pictures without using the flash.

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

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to ¶.

• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ].

• The white balance cannot be set.

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

[SUNSET]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

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[HIGH SENS.]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The picture size becomes 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9).

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [ ].

• The resolution of the recorded picture decreases because of high sensitivity processing. This is not a malfunction.

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to ¶.

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

• You can set the flash to AUTO [ ] or Forced ON [ ].

• When the flash is used, it becomes relatively easier for “orbs” (the phenomenon caused by the light reflecting on dust in the air) to appear.

• The extra optical zoom and digital zoom cannot be used.

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) 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] (P130).

• The age of the baby can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the baby’s name, use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.]

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Press 3/4

then press

to select [AGE] or [NAME] and

2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then

press [MENU/SET].

3 Enter the birthday or name.

– Birthday:

2/1: Select the items (year/month/ day). 3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit.

–Name:

For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P128.

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

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∫ Display the age/name

1 Press 3/4

then press 1.

to select [AGE] or [NAME] and

2 Press 3/4 to select [ON] and then press

[MENU/SET].

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

• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/2 m (Tele) to

¶.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400], in [BABY1]/[BABY2].

• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/ [BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed on screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.

• The age display style differs depending on the language setting in the recording mode.

• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

• If the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG] and pictures are taken, the name is not registered on the pictures.

• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

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

[PET]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP]

(P130).

• The age of the pet can be printed out using the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the CD-ROM (supplied). To print out the pet’s name, use [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-]. [For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.]

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P79.

• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. (P105)

• Years prior to 2000 cannot be selected for the [AGE] setting.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800], in [PET].

• The initial setting for the AF mode is [ ].

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

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[PANNING]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called “panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier.

∫ Technique for Panning mode

To obtain good pictures in panning mode, move the camera in a horizontal plane as you take the pictures.

• We recommend that you do not follow the subject with the camera alone, but stand facing the subject with shoulders squared, and follow it using your entire body, while twisting at the waist.

• Once the subject is in front of you, press the shutter button. Do not stop moving the camera even after you press the shutter button.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

1 Press 3/4 to select

[SHUTTER-PRIORITY] and press [MENU/SET].

• It is also possible to select this using the quick setting (P92).

• If you select [AUTO], it will not be possible to select the shutter speed.

2 Set the shutter speed using 3/4 on the

joystick.

1 Move the camera smoothly while

following the subject in the viewfinder.

2 Press the shutter button while you are

moving the camera.

3 Move the camera continuously.

• We recommend the following: – Using the Viewfinder. – Selecting a subject with quick motion. – Using prefocus. – Use this mode with burst mode.

(You can then select the best pictures from all the pictures taken.)

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• The shutter speed in panning mode becomes slower to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur.

• The panning function does not work well in the following situations. – During very bright days in summer. We

recommend using an ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional). (P151)

– When the shutter speed is faster than 1/

100th.

– When you move the camera too slowly

because the subject is moving slowly. (The background will not become a blur.)

– When the camera cannot follow the subject

well

• You cannot set the stabilizer function mode to [MODE2]. When you set it to [MODE1], only vertical jitters can be compensated in panning mode.

• The settings on the continuous AF and the AF assist lamp are disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[STARRY SKY]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of

seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

• It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick setting (P92).

2 Take pictures.

• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed.

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∫ 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.

• We recommend using prefocus (P68) to focus in advance on a subject, such as a bright star or a distant light, that is easy to focus on.

• The LCD monitor automatically becomes darker.

• Histograms are always displayed in orange.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

• The following functions cannot be used. – [EXPOSURE] – [AUTO BRACKET ] – [BURST] – [W.BALANCE] – [AUDIO REC.] –[CONT.AF]

[FIREWORKS]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired. 1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a

distant light, that is about the same distance from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.

2 Press the shutter button halfway until the

focus indication (P31) lights.

3 Press the [AF/MF] to select [MF]. (P67) 4 Aim the camera in the direction that the

fireworks will be fired and wait.

5 Press the shutter button fully to take the

picture when the fireworks are fired.

• If zoom was used, the focus position will not

be correct. Perform steps 2 to 5 again.

• We recommend using a tripod.

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• The focus range is 5 m to ¶ in AF mode. (We recommend performing steps 1 to 5 for prefocus.)

• The shutter speed becomes the following. – When [OFF] is set on the optical image

stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds

– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the

optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

– You can change the shutter speed by

compensating the exposure.

• Histograms are always displayed in orange.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The setting on the continuous AF and the AF assist lamp are disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[BEACH]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.

• The white balance cannot be set.

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

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[SNOW]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[AERIAL PHOTO]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P76) 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.

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

• Be careful about the reflection from the window.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

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Motion Picture Mode

1 Press the shutter button halfway to

focus and then press it fully to start recording.

R50

∫ Changing the settings for the aspect

ratio and the picture quality

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4 to select

[ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1.

A Audio recording

• The available recording time B is

displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

• The focus, zoom and aperture value are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the first frame).

• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)

• When using the stabilizer function, it is fixed to [MODE1].

2 Press the shutter button fully to

stop recording.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically.

3 Press 3/4 to select the item and

then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press 3/4 to select [PICT.MODE]

and then press 1.

5 Press 3/4 to select the item and

then press [MENU/SET].

If you selected [ ] on the screen shown in step

Item Picture size fps

[30fpsVGA]

[10fpsVGA]

[30fpsQVGA]

[10fpsQVGA]

640k480 pixels

320k240 pixels

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If you selected [ ] on the screen shown

in step

Item Picture size fps

[30fps16:9]

[10fps16:9]

848k480 pixels

• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

• You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.

• You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.

• The file size with [10fpsQVGA] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.

• You can only record motion pictures to the built-in memory when the [ASPECT RATIO] is [ ] and the picture size is [30fpsQVGA] or [10fpsQVGA] (320k240 pixels).

6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

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

• Refer to P169 for information about the available recording time.

• The available recording time displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may not decrease regularly.

• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.

• When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

• Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards.

• 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.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. (DMC-FZ18GC/DMC-FZ18SG/ DMC-FZ18PL)

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. The maximum continuous recording time (up to 15 minutes) is displayed on the screen. (DMC-FZ18EG/DMC-FZ18E)

• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.

• In motion picture mode [ ], the following functions cannot be used. – [ ] in the AF mode – Direction detection function – Review function – [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer

function

• The bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files recorded with the camera on the PC.

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Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P130).

∫ Setting the departure/return date

(e.g.: The following are examples of the screen in programme AE mode [ ].)

1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select

[TRAVEL DATE] and then press 1.

4 Press 4 to select [SET] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SET

A The number of days that have passed

since the departure date

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). [For printing the pictures, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) of the software.]

5 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the

departure date and then press [MENU/SET].

SET

2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date.

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6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return

date and then press [MENU/SET].

SET

2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date.

• The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date.

• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed.

7 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

8 Take a picture.

A The number of days that have passed

since the departure date

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.

• When the travel date is set, [ ] appears on the lower right of the screen. (It is not displayed if the current date is after the return date.)

∫ Cancelling the travel date

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step twice.

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P90) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

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

• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded.

• If you set a departure date and then change the clock setting to the date and time at the travel destination, [-] (minus) is displayed in white and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is recorded when the travel destination date is, for example, one day before the departure date.

• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed.

• Set the clock if the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears.

4 and then press [MENU/SET]

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Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time)

∫ Setting the home area [HOME]

(Perform steps 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

1, 2 and 3.)

If you set your home area and the travel destination area when travelling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken.

• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P19)

1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ] and then press 1

3 Press 3/4 to select [WORLD TIME]

and then press 1.

• If you are setting the world time for the first time, the message [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] appears. If this message appears, press [MENU/SET] and then set home area from the screen shown in step 2 in “Setting the home area [HOME]”.

SET

2 Press 2/1 to select your home area and

then press [MENU/SET] to set.

SET

• The current time is displayed on the top left of the screen and the time difference from GMT “Greenwich Mean Time” is displayed on the bottom left of the screen.

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press 3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.

• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.

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∫ Finishing setting the home area

• If you are setting the home area for the first time, the screen returns to the screen shown in step 1 of “Setting the home area [HOME]” after you press [MENU/SET] to set your home area. Press 2 to return to the screen shown in step

3 and then press

[MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• If you are setting the home area for the second time etc., the screen returns to the screen shown in step

3 after you press

[MENU/SET] to set your home area. Press [MENU/SET] again to close the menu.

∫ Setting the travel destination area

(Perform steps

1, 2 and 3.)

1 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and

then press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The current time at the selected travel destination area is displayed on the top right of the screen and the time difference from the home area is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to return to the original time.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

SET

• The icon changes from [ ] to [ ] after setting the travel destination.

SET

A Depending on the setting, the time at the

travel destination area or the home area is displayed.

• If you are setting the travel destination area for the first time, the date and time are displayed as shown in the screen above.

2 Press 2/1 to select the area the travel

destination is in and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

SET

• Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps

2, 3 and then steps 1 and 2 of “Setting the

home area [HOME]”. (P90)

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.

• The travel destination icon [ ] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.

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Using the [REC] Mode Menu

4/4

: [COL.EFFECT] (P107)

: [PICT.ADJ.] (P108)

: [FLIPANIM.] (P109)

: [CONVERSION]

(P111)

:[CLOCKSET] (P19)

Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting colour effect, picture adjustment etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode.

∫ Setting from the menu screen Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu and then select the item to set. (P23)

Items that can be set

(Recording in programme AE mode [ ])

screen

1/4

2/4

3/4

: [W.BALANCE] (P93)

: [WB ADJUST.] (P95)

: [INTELLIGENT ISO]

: [SENSITIVITY] (P97)

: [ASPECT RATIO] (P97)

: [PICT.SIZE] (P98)

: [QUALITY] (P98)

:[AUDIOREC.] (P100)

: [METERING MODE]

:[AFMODE] (P101)

: [STABILIZER] (P104)

: [CONT.AF] (P105)

: [AF ASSIST LAMP]

: [AF/AE LOCK] (P106)

: [D.ZOOM] (P40)

Item

(P96)

(P100)

(P105)

∫ Using the quick setting

• You can use the joystick to easily set the following items when recording. (Recording in programme AE mode [ ]) – [STABILIZER] –[AF MODE] – [METERING MODE] – [W.BALANCE] – [SENSITIVITY] – [PICT.SIZE] – [QUALITY]

1 Keep pressing the joystick when

recording.

2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/1

to select the menu item and the setting and then press the centre of the joystick to finish.

• The [ ] (White Set) setting does not appear when using the quick setting.

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[W.BALANCE]

Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) This function allows you to reproduce a white colour close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions.

[AWB] (Auto white balance)

(Daylight)

(Cloudy)

(Shade)

(Flash)

(Halogen)

(White set 1)

(White set 2)

(White set)

¢ Cannot be selected when the motion

picture mode [ ] is set. The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB] or [].

for auto setting

for recording outdoors on a bright day

for recording outdoors on a cloudy day

for recording outdoors in the shade on a bright day

for recording with the flash only

for recording under halogen lighting

for using the preset white balance

for setting the white balance again

∫ Auto white balance

The available white balance range is shown in the following illustration. When you take a picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish. Even within the confines of the range, the auto white balance may not operate properly if there are many light sources or there is no colour close to white. In these cases, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto white balance will work within this

range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight

10)

KlKelvin Colour Temperature

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∫ Setting the white balance manually

1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/

SET].

2 Select [ WHITE SET 1] or

[ WHITE SET 2] and then press [MENU/SET].

SET

• You can also use the joystick to select or set.

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 press [MENU/SET] or press the centre of the joystick.

SET

4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway or press the centre of the joystick to finish.

• When you take a picture with the flash, the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

• The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the white balance setting for the advanced scene mode or the scene mode returns to [AWB] when the advanced scene mode or the scene mode is changed.

• The white balance cannot be set in the following cases. – In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR

PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT] mode – In [SCENERY] mode – In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR

SPORTS] in [SPORTS] mode – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode – In [FOOD], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT],

[SUNSET], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY],

[FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] and

[AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode

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[WB ADJUST.]

Finely adjusting the white balance

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) You can adjust the white balance finely when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance.

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to finely adjust the

white balance.

• 2: A (AMBER: ORANGE)

• 1: B (BLUE: BLUISH)

• 3:G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)

• 4:M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the centre of the joystick to finish.

• If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will change to blue.

• If you finely adjust the white balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (e.g.:

) or [`] (e.g.: ) appears beside the

white balance icon on the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder.

• Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.

• 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.

• You cannot finely adjust the white balance when [COL.EFFECT] (P107) is set to [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM].

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The fine adjustment levels in [ ] or [ ] return to the standard setting (centre point) if you reset the white balance in

[].

• You cannot finely adjust the white balance in the following cases. – In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR

PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT] mode – In [SCENERY] mode – In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR

SPORTS] in [SPORTS] mode – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode – In [FOOD], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT],

[SUNSET], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY],

[FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] and

[AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode

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[INTELLIGENT ISO]

Automatically setting the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) The camera will automatically set the optimal ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of the subject and the surrounding brightness.

• One of the following maximum ISO sensitivity levels can be selected. The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise.

Item Settings

OFF Intelligent ISO does not work.

ISOMAX

400 The ISO sensitivity

400

ISOMAX

800

ISOMAX

1600

• Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster.

automatically increases up to

800

the set value according to the movement and brightness of

1600

the subject.

• When you press the shutter button halfway,

[] A appears. When you press the shutter button fully, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity appear for a while.

• When the flash is activated, the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased to maximum ISO sensitivity level.

• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.

• The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following cases. – When the moving subject is small – When the moving subject is at the edge of

the screen

– When the subject starts moving the instant

the shutter button is pressed fully

• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P108)

• The digital zoom cannot be used.

1/125 ISO800

• Noise is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a subject with no movement by decreasing the ISO sensitivity.

1/30 ISO200

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[SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. The higher the sensitivity is set, the less light is needed to take a picture so the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash.)

ISO sensitivity 100 1600

Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors)

Use in dark places

Shutter speed

Noise

Suitable Not suitable

Not suitable Suitable

Slow Fast

Less Increased

[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) By changing the aspect ratio, you can select an angle of view that matches the subject.

Select to take pictures with the same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a PC monitor.

Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film.

• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Manual exposure.

• The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode.

• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed)

• For information on the shutter speed, refer to

P66.

This is suitable for landscapes etc. where a wide view is preferable. This is also suitable for playing back pictures on a wide-screen TV, high-definition TV etc.

• In motion picture mode [ ], you cannot select [ ].

• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. (P164)

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[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]

Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera’s screen, the more pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures.

A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

¢ These pictures are examples to show the

effect.

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

(8M) 3264k2448 pixels (5M EZ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M EZ) 2048k1536 pixels

(2M EZ)

1600k1200 pixels

(0.3M EZ) 640k480 pixels

¢ This item cannot be set in the intelligent

auto mode [ ].

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

(7M) 3264k2176 pixels (4.5M EZ) 2560k1712 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

(6M) 3264k1840 pixels (3.5M EZ) 2560k1440 pixels (2M EZ) 1920k1080 pixels

∫ Number of pixels

You can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (8M) is selected. When a smaller picture size [ ] (0.3M EZ) is selected, you can record more pictures and attach them to an e-mail or post them on a website because their file size is small.

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∫ Quality

Fine (Low compression): This gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high.

Standard (High compression): This gives priority to the number of recordable pictures. Standard quality pictures are recorded.

RAW file: Set to process images in high-resolution on a PC. The maximum picture size for each aspect ratio setting is fixed to ([ ]/[ ]/[ ]).

RAWiJPEG file: In addition to the [RAW] settings,

a standard-equivalent JPEG image is simultaneously created.

¢ If you delete a RAW file from the camera,

the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted.

• [RAW] images are recorded with a smaller

data volume than [RAWiJPEG].

• The following functions can be used for

[RAWiJPEG]. – [CATEGORY] –[FAVORITE] –[DPOF PRINT] – You can print pictures directly from the

camera on a PictBridge compatible printer

(P145).

• You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• The number of pixels that can be selected differs depending on the aspect ratio. If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

• The extra optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode so the picture size for [EZ] is not displayed.

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

• Refer to P167 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

• If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.

• [QUALITY] settings cannot be set in intelligent auto mode [].

• The quality cannot be set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG] in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode.

• You cannot select the following functions when the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG]. – [D.ZOOM] – Auto bracket – Burst mode – [AUDIO REC.] – [TITLE EDIT] – [TEXT STAMP] – [AUDIO DUB.] – [RESIZE] –[TRIMMING] – [ASPECT CONV.]

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[AUDIO REC.]

Recording still pictures with audio

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON]. This means you can record the conversation that took place when you were recording or an explanation of the picture.

• [ ] appears on the screen when you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON].

• Focus on the subject and press the shutter button to start recording. Recording will automatically stop about 5 seconds later. There is no need to press and hold the shutter button.

• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.

• If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is cancelled. The audio is not recorded.

• You cannot take pictures with audio in the following cases: – Auto bracket – Burst mode – When the quality is set to [RAW] or

[RAWiJPEG]

– [STARRY SKY] in scene mode

• You cannot use the following functions with pictures with audio. – [TEXT STAMP] – [RESIZE] –[TRIMMING] – [ASPECT CONV.]

[METERING MODE]

Deciding the method to measure brightness

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P92) You can switch to the following metering modes.

Multiple: This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.

Centre weighted: This is the method used to focus on the subject on the centre of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.

Spot: This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A.

• Metering mode is fixed to multiple [ ] in intelligent auto mode [ ].

• When multiple [ ] is selected and the AF mode is set to [ ], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person’s face.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ18 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Cover

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

Contents

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Attaching the Lens Cap/ Strap

Attaching the Lens Hood

Quick Guide

Charging the Battery with the Charger

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional)

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting

About the Mode Dial

Setting the Menu

About the Setup Menu

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Display/Switching the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Display

Basic

Taking Pictures

Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom

Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

Playing back/Deleting Pictures

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder

Changing the information displayed

Brightening the LCD Monitor

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Taking Close-up Pictures

Aperture-priority AE

Shutter-priority AE

Manual exposure

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)

Taking pictures in Custom mode

Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode)

[PORTRAIT]

[SCENERY]

[SPORTS]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

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

[FOOD]

[PARTY]

[CANDLE LIGHT]

[SUNSET]

[HIGH SENS.]

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

[PET]

[PANNING]

[STARRY SKY]

[FIREWORKS]

[BEACH]

[SNOW]

[AERIAL PHOTO]

Motion Picture Mode

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[W.BALANCE]

[WB ADJUST.]

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

[SENSITIVITY]

[ASPECT RATIO]

[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]

[AUDIO REC.]

[METERING MODE]