Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions
for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
(P70)
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
DVQX1043ZA
EB
F0916KD0
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. 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.
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.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
∫ Product identification marking
ProductLocation
Digital CameraBottom
Battery chargerBottom
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our
DoC server:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15,
22525 Hamburg, Germany
This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.
∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
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Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D– Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
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• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8:
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of
time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
cause it to malfunction.
• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the cords or the cables.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional).
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
• The data on 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.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or
near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
These symbols indicate separate collection of waste
electrical and electronic equipment or waste batteries.
More detailed information is contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”.
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Information for Your Safety .....................2
Preparation/Basic
Playback
Playing Back Pictures .......................... 45
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There is a risk that your finger will
be trapped as the lens retracts.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
– 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 at the beach.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a
dry soft cloth.
– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.
– If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.
Keep objects sensitive to magnetic fields (credit cards, etc.) away from the camera.
Otherwise, magnetic fields may damage their data and make them unusable.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2016. These may be subject to change.
Battery Pack
1
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
Battery Charger
2
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
3 AC mains Lead
4 Lens Hood
Lens Cap/
5
Lens cap string
6 USB Connection Cable
7 Shoulder Strap
Hot shoe cover
8
• This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory
Card are indicated as card in the text.
• The card is optional.
• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
1
DMW-BLC12E
2
DE-A80A
3
K2CT3YY00034
4
SYQ0847
5
SYQ0862
6
K1HY04YY0106
7
DVPW1002Z
8
VYF3522
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Names and Functions of Components
1
Shutter button (P18)
2
Zoom lever (P18)
3
Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
4
[] (Exposure Compensation) button/
[Fn4] button (P23)
5
Front dial (P20)
6
Motion picture button (P36)
7
Shoulder strap eyelet (P13)
8
Rear dial (P20)
9
Status indicator (P16)/
Wi-Fi
®
connection lamp (P52)
10
Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
11
Mode dial (P19)
12
Flash
13
Stereo microphone
• Be careful not to cover the microphone with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to record.
14
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)
• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
15
Flash open lever
• The flash opens, and recording with the flash
becomes possible.
16
Diopter adjustment dial (P18)
17
[LVF] button (P17)/[Fn7] button (P23)
18
Drive mode dial (P27)
19
[MIC] socket
20
Headphone socket
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
21
[HDMI] socket
22
USB socket
23
[ND FILTER] switch (P21)
24
[Fn1] button (P23)
25
[Fn2] button (P23)
26
[Fn3] button (P23)
27
Zoom ring (P18)
28
Focus ring (P26)
29
Lens barrel
30
Lens surface
13
12
14
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2
3
30
29 28 27
7
8
7
9
10
11
20
15
16
17
26
23
2425
19
18
21
22
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Touch screen (P21)/monitor (P58)
32
Eyecup
33
Viewfinder (P17)
34
Eye sensor (P17)
35
[AF/AE LOCK] button
36
Focus mode lever
37
[Q.MENU] button (P23)/[Fn5] button (P23)
38
[(] (Playback) button (P45)
39
[DISP.] button
• Each time this is pressed, the display on the
monitor is switched.
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8:
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E:
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
mains Lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
47
Battery door (P14)
48
Release lever (P14)
49
Tripod mount
• It may not be possible to attach and securely
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so
may also damage the camera.
∫ About the function button ([Fn8] to
[Fn12])
• Function buttons ([Fn8] to [Fn12]) (P23)
are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on the
recording screen to display them.
∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover
attached to the hot shoe.
Remove the hot
shoe cover by
pulling it in the
direction
indicated by
arrow 2 while pressing it in the direction
indicated by arrow 1.
32 33 34
35
36
31
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
37
38
39
40
41
42
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About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
• This unit is compatible with UHSstandard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with
Panasonic’s cards.
I UHS Speed Class 3
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
[Rec Format]
[AVCHD]AllClass 4 or higher
[MP4]
[MP4 (LPCM)]/
[MOV]
When recording in 4K Photo /
[Post Focus]
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Bit rate in
[Rec Quality]
100 MbpsUHS Speed Class 3
28 Mbps or lowerClass 4 or higher
100 Mbps or higher UHS Speed Class 3
50 Mbps
Speed classLabel example
UHS Speed Class 1 or
higher
Class 10
UHS Speed Class 3
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Preparations before Recording
Attaching the Lens Hood
• Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
1Align the mounting mark on the lens hood slightly above the mounting
projection on the edge of the lens.
A Mounting projection (Lens edge)
B Mounting mark (Lens hood)
2Screw in the lens hood in the direction of the arrow.
3Continue to rotate the lens hood until you hear a “click” even if you feel some
stiffness, and then align the mark on the bottom of the camera.
C Rotate until the marks are aligned
• Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, we
recommend attaching with the orientation reversed.
Return it to the normal direction when taking pictures.
• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. when the lens retracts.
• 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.
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Attaching the Lens Cap
• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of
the lens.
• Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string.
• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on.
• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.
1234
A Shoulder strap eyelet
B Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.
1 Pass the string through the hole on the camera.
2 Pass the string through the lens cap, and then pass the lens cap through the loop
formed by the string.
3 Fasten the string.
4 Attach the lens cap.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
• Perform steps 1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
– It may result in injury or accident.
• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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Charging the Battery
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
2Connect the AC mains Lead.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
On:Charging.
Off:Charging has completed.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.)
Charging timeApprox. 140 min
Inserting the Battery
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
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Inserting the Card (Optional)
A Check the orientation of the card.
• Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in
which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
Monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forwards.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
• Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force as it may be damaged.
• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to
prevent dirt and scratches.
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MENU
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
• When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1
lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day,
hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
5When [The clock setting has been completed.] is
displayed, press [MENU/SET].
6When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET].
7Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press
[MENU/SET].
Formatting the card (initialisation)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
> [Setup] > [Format]
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Basic Operations
Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both
hands, keep your arms still at your
side and stand with your feet slightly
apart.
• Make sure your footing is stable and there
is no danger of colliding with another
person or object in the vicinity while taking
pictures.
• Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with your
fingers or other objects.
• Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There
is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the lens
retracts.
[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.
A [LVF] button
B Eye sensor
Press [LVF].
• The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
Automatic viewfinder/
monitor switching
¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the
focus as the eye sensor is activated. The camera does not beep when focus is achieved with
[Eye Sensor AF].
¢
Viewfinder display
∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor to switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when you bring your eye or an object near it.
¢
Monitor display
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Fn1
Fn2
6060602.82.82.8
∫ Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
Zoom operations
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
With the zoom ringWith the slow zoom
Rotate the zoom ring.Press [Fn1] or [Fn2].
T
W
Rotate the zoom lever.
W
W
T
T
• You can zoom in at a speed slower
than the normal zoom speed.
• By default, [Slow Zoom T] is assigned
to [Fn1] and [Slow Zoom W] is
assigned to [Fn2].
• You can change the operation and settings of slow zoom in
[Slow Zoom Button Setting], [Slow Zoom Speed] and [Soft
Zoom] in the [Custom] menu.
With the zoom lever
Turning angle is large: Zoom speed is high
Turning angle is small: Zoom speed is low
• The operation of the zoom lever is denoted as shown below
in these operating instructions.
Rotate the zoom lever:
Taking pictures
1Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,
except when set to flash.)
• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is
displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication
flashes.)
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1/98
2Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and
take the picture.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] is set to
[FOCUS].
Check the picture you have taken
• The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you have just
taken.
• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(].
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
• These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and right of the
cursor button as 3/4/2/1.
1/981/98
1/98
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Intelligent Auto Mode (P24)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P24)
Allows you to adjust the brightness and colour hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
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Programme AE Mode
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which
are manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with effects such as [Slow/
Quick] and [Dolly Zoom]. (P39)
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Panorama Shot Mode
This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
Scene Guide Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
Front Dial/Rear Dial
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
• These operating instructions describe operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:
e.g.: When rotating the
front dial to the left or
right
e.g.: When rotating
the rear dial to the
left or right
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in /// modes.
Mode dialFront dialRear Dial
Programme ShiftProgramme Shift
Aperture valueAperture value
Shutter speedShutter speed
Aperture valueShutter speed
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ND
FILTER
1/64
1/16
1/4
AUTO
OFF
2.0X2.0X2.0X2.0X
[ND FILTER] switch (switching the ND filter setting)
Using the [ND FILTER] switch, you can switch the built-in
optical ND filter setting. (The filter adjusts the amount of
light.)
• Use this function when recording a bright subject outdoors
under a clear sky that causes the screen to look white.
[AUTO]Controls the ND filter automatically according to the recording condition.
[1/4]Reduces the amount of light to 1/4.
[1/16]Reduces the amount of light to 1/16.
[1/64]Reduces the amount of light to 1/64.
[OFF]Does not use the ND filter.
Touch screen (Touch operations)
Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ Tou ch
To touch and release the touch screen.
• When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure
to touch the centre of the desired icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This can also be used to move to the next image during
playback, etc.
Fn8
Fn9
Fn10
Fn11
SNAP
Fn12
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together
(reduce) with two fingers.
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Setting menu items
Press [MENU/SET].
1
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
2
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
3
setting and press [MENU/SET].
• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Switching to other menus
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as
[].
• You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the
front dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
∫ Close the menu
Press [] or press the shutter button halfway.
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