Panasonic DMCFZ8K User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ8

Before connecting, operating or

adjusting this product, please read

the instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

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Before Use

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.

Model No.

Serial No.

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 disks 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.

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RBRC

Li-ion

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this battery.

• 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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

Before Use

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued

compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer

or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Before Use

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ8 Responsible party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

-If you see this symbolInformation 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 pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

∫ 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.

Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera.

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 when using the camera in the following places as it 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.

• 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 as described below. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. – When the camera is taken from the cold

outdoors to the warm indoors.

– When the camera is taken from outside

to inside an air-conditioned car.

– When cool wind from an air conditioner

etc. blows directly on the camera.

– In humid places

• To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient temperature. 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”. (P122)

Before Use

∫ 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

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.

• A MultiMediaCard is compatible with still pictures only.

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Contents

Before Use

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

Preparation

Standard Accessories............................... 8

Names of the Components....................... 9

Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap................. 11

Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 12

Quick Guide............................................14

Charging the Battery with the Charger ...15 About the Battery (charging/

number of recordable pictures) ...........16

Inserting and Removing the Battery/

the Card (optional) ..............................17

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

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

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

• Changing the clock setting ...............19

About the Mode Dial ...............................20

Setting the Menu.....................................21

About the Setup Menu............................22

LCD Monitor Display/Switching

the LCD Monitor Display .....................26

Basic

Taking Pictures.......................................27

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode.............30

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ...............32

• Using the Optical Zoom .................... 32

• Using the Extended Optical Zoom

(EZ) ..................................................33

• Using the Digital Zoom

Further extending the zoom .............34

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review)..............................................35

Playing back/Deleting Pictures ...............36

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder .........38

Changing the information displayed

•

• Brightening the LCD Monitor

(Power LCD/High angle mode) ........41

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.... 38

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .........47

Compensating the Exposure ..................48

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 49

Optical Image Stabilizer..........................50

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 51

Changing the sensitivity according to

the movement of the subject being

recorded.............................................. 52

Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 54

Aperture-priority AE ................................56

Shutter-priority AE ..................................56

Manual exposure ....................................57

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ......... 58

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 59

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode).............62

– [PORTRAIT].................................. 63

– [SOFT SKIN] ................................. 63

– [SCENERY]...................................63

– [SPORTS]...................................... 63

– [PANNING].................................... 64

– [NIGHT PORTRAIT]...................... 64

– [NIGHT SCENERY].......................65

– [FOOD] ......................................... 65

– [PARTY] ........................................ 65

– [CANDLE LIGHT]..........................65

– [BABY1]/[BABY2] .......................... 66

– [PET] .............................................67

– [SUNSET]...................................... 67

– [HIGH SENS.]................................ 67

– [STARRY SKY]..............................67

– [FIREWORKS]...............................68

– [BEACH]........................................69

– [SNOW] .........................................69

– [AERIAL PHOTO].......................... 69

Motion Picture Mode ............................... 70

Recording which day of

the vacation you take the picture ........72

Displaying the time at

the travel destination (World Time) .....74

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................76

• [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for

a more natural picture ......................77

• [WB ADJUST.] Finely adjusting the white balance ...78

• [SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity................79

• [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

.....43

.... 80

• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures

• [AUDIO REC.]

Recording still pictures with audio .... 82

• [METERING MODE] Deciding the method to measure

brightness.........................................82

• [AF MODE]

Setting the focus method..................83

• [CONT.AF] Continuously focusing on a subject

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions

becomes easier................................85

• [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects for

the recorded pictures........................ 85

• [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for

the recorded pictures........................ 86

• [FLIP ANIM.] Connecting images to create

a motion picture file ..........................86

• [CONVERSION]

Using an optional lens......................88

• [CLOCK SET]

Set the date, time and display ..........90

........80

• [DATE STAMP] Stamping information such as the date on the recorded pictures

• [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and

the number of prints........................ 102

• [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of

pictures...........................................104

• [AUDIO DUB.]

....84

Adding audio after taking pictures

• [RESIZE]

Making the picture smaller..............105

• [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it

• [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of

a 16:9 picture..................................107

• [COPY]

Copying the picture data.................108

• [FORMAT]

Initializing the card .......................... 109

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC...............................110

Printing the Pictures..............................113

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

....100

....105

....106

....117

Advanced (Playback)

Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback)...................................91

Displaying pictures by recording date

(Calendar playback) ............................ 92

Using the Playback Zoom.......................93

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio..............................94

Creating still pictures from

a motion picture................................... 95

Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................97

• [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for

a fixed duration.................................97

• [FAVORITE]

Setting your favorite pictures............99

• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]

To display the picture rotated...........99

Others

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter .........118

Screen Display......................................119

Cautions for Use...................................122

Message Display ..................................124

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

Number of recordable pictures and

available recording time ....................131

Specifications........................................134

Digital Camera Accessory System........136

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)........................137

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only)..................................138

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........139

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only)..................................141

Précautions à prendre

(pour le Canada) ...............................142

Index .....................................................144

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Preparation

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

CGR-S006A DE-A43B

K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014

VFC4160

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text)

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text)

3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM 6 Shoulder Strap 7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 8 Lens Hood/Hood Adaptor

A: Silver B:Black

• 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. (P18)

• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P136)

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VYK1T69

A: VYQ3997/VYQ3998 B: VYQ3981/VYQ3797

Names of the

Components

1234

1 Lens (P123) 2 Flash (P43) 3 Microphone (P82, 105) 4 Self-timer indicator (P47)

AF assist lamp (P85)

12 14 15 16

5 Flash open button (P43) 6 Diopter adjustment dial (P39) 7 Viewfinder (P38, 119) 8 Speaker (P94) 9 [EVF/LCD] button (P38)

10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P14, 19)

10956 7

Preparation

11 Joystick (P29, 36, 56, 57)

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 center of the

joystick

12 LCD monitor (P38, 119) 13 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button (P38, 41) 14 Status indicator (P27) 15 Single or burst mode button (P51)/

Delete button (P36)

16 Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer button (P47) 4/[REV] button (P35) 1/Flash Setting button (P43) 3/Exposure compensation (P48)/

Auto bracket (P49)/Flash output adjustment (P46)/Backlight compensation in simple mode (P31) button

In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.: When you press the 4 button

17 [MENU/SET] button (P21)

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Preparation

5 6

18 1

20 21 2

18 Zoom lever (P32) 19 Shutter button (P27, 70) 20 Mode dial (P20) 21 Focus switch button (P59) 22 Optical image stabilizer button (P50)

2 2

23 Strap eyelet (P11) 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P110, 113,

117)

25 [DC IN] Socket (P110, 113)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional).

• The camera cannot charge the battery even if the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) is connected.

26 Terminal door 27 Lens Barrel

28 29

28 Card/Battery door (P17) 29 Tripod receptacle

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

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Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap

∫ Lens Cap (supplied)

1 Pass the string through the hole

on the lens cap.

2 Pass the same string through the

hole on the camera.

Preparation

∫ Strap (supplied)

1 Pass the strap through the hole at

the strap eyelet.

2 Pass the strap through the

stopper and fasten the strap.

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.

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 is on the outside.

UMIX” LOGO

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize 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 Attach the hood adaptor

(supplied).

• 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

• Hold the edge of the hood adaptor to remove it.

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

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∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood

1 Loosen the screw and remove the

lens hood.

2 Reverse the lens hood.

3 Attach the lens hood with the

screw facing upwards and then tighten the screw again.

• Make sure the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood.

• Do not tighten the screw too much.

Preparation

4 Attach the lens cap.

• Ensure that the lens cap is firmly attached.

• Do not take a picture while the lens hood is temporarily stored.

• 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 P118.

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

• The lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional) is necessary to attach a conversion lenses.

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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Preparation

Quick Guide

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

1 Charge the battery. (P15)

• 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)

OFF ON

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

pictures. (P27)

4 Play back the pictures.

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

(P36)

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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.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green.

• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 120 minutes).

• If the [CHARGE] indicator blinks, refer to P16.

3 Detach the battery after charging

is complete.

Preparation

• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger 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.

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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 program AE mode [ ])

Number of recordable pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ 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.

• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.

¢The number of recordable pictures

decreases when the power LCD function or high angle function (P41) are used.

• 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 95.]

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Approx. 380 pictures (Approx. 190 min)

The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder

(Recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.)

Number of recordable pictures

Approx. 380 pictures (Approx. 190 min)

Playback time when using the LCD monitor

Playback time Approx. 420 min

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

of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 120 min

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGR-S006A) 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.

• When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the charging time will be longer than normal.

• 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.

∫ Charging conditions

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (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).

Inserting and Removing the Battery/ the Card (optional)

• 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. (P18)

1 Slide the release lever in the

direction of arrow and open the card/battery door.

Preparation

• 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 release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

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

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A).

• 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. Push it until it clicks and then pull it out upright.

• Remove the battery after use.

• Do not remove the card or the battery while the card is being accessed. The data may be damaged.

• 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. (P26)

• We recommend using Panasonic’s 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.

∫ 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. (P70)

∫ 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 P5 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.)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.

(This Site is English only.)

• Refer to P131 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. (P70)

• 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.

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

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P109)

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

co.jp/pavc/global/cs

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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

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the

date and time.

CLOCK SET

00 00

SELECT SET EXIT

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P74)

• 2/1: Select the desired item

• 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time.

• : Cancel without setting the clock.

CLOCK SET

: :

JAN

M/D/Y

11 2007

CANCEL

Preparation

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.

∫ Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2

Press

3/4

to select [CLOCK SET]. (P90)

3 Press 1 and then perform steps 2 and

3 to set the clock.

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

• You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P22)

• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is 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 canceled after this length of 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 [DATE STAMP] (P100) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. (P103)

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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

PROGRAM AE

• Adjust part A to the desired mode.

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

• The above screen B appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder if the mode dial is rotated. (P25)

• The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the camera is turned on.

∫ Basic

: Program AE mode (P27)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

: Simple mode (P30)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

: Playback mode (P36)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

∫ Advanced

: Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode

(P52)

This allows you to set the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject.

: Aperture-priority AE mode (P56)

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

: Shutter-priority AE mode (P56)

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

: Manual exposure mode (P57)

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

: Scene mode (P62)

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

: Motion picture mode (P70)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

: Print mode (P113)

Use this to print pictures.

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Setting the Menu

∫ Displaying the menu screens

Press [MENU/SET].

EXIT

AWB

AUTO

REC

W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE

SELECT

A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings

• Rotate the zoom lever 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

[REC] mode menu (P76):

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

[PLAY] mode menu (P97):

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

[SCENE MODE] menu (P62):

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

[SETUP] menu (P22):

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

∫ Setting menu items

• The following example shows how to set [QUALITY] when program AE mode [ ] is selected.

Preparation

1 Press 3/4 to select the menu

item.

EXIT

AWB

AUTO

OFF

REC

W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE

SELECT

REC

QUALITY AUDIO REC. METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.AF

SELECT

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

2 Press 1.

REC

QUALITY AUDIO REC. METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.AF

SELECT SET

OFF

3 Press 3/4 to select the setting.

REC

QUALITY AUDIO REC. METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.AF

SELECT SET

OFF

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

EXIT

OFF

SET

REC

QUALITY AUDIO REC. METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.AF

SELECT

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∫ 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 center of the joystick to finish.

∫ Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press 2 on a menu screen.

EXIT

AWB

AUTO

REC

SELECT

W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon.

EXIT

OFF

SETUP

SELECT

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

3 Press 1.

EXIT

OFF

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

SELECT

• Select a menu item next and set it.

About the Setup Menu

• Set items as required. (Refer to P22 to 25 for each menu item.)

• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P24)

• [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

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Change date and time.

[AUTO REVIEW]

(Displaying the recorded picture.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

[1SEC.], [3SEC.], [ZOOM], [OFF]

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

• When pictures are recorded in auto bracket (P49) or burst mode (P51), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• The auto review function is activated while pictures with audio (P82) are being recorded regardless of its setting. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• When the quality is set to [RAW], 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 set to [ON] or when the quality is set to [RAW].

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

[]

, when [AUDIO REC.] is

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[POWER SAVE]

(Turning off this unit automatically.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) 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 the camera off and on to cancel power save mode.

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

• Power save mode is not activated in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor

(DMW-AC7PP; optional) – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion

pictures – During a slide show (P97)

[WORLD TIME] (P74)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[]:Home area. []:Travel destination area.

[MONITOR/VIEWFINDER]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) You can adjust the brightness of the monitor or the Viewfinder in 7 steps.

[GUIDE LINE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) 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. (P38, 40)

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

Preparation

[TRAVEL DATE] (P72)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

[SET], [OFF]

[PLAY ON LCD] (P40)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) 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

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) 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. (P32)

[ON], [OFF]

• The zoom resume cannot be set in the following cases. – In simple mode [ ]. – When [CONVERSION] on the [REC]

mode menu is set to [ ] or [ ].

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[MF ASSIST] (P59)

(Recording mode only)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) In manual focus, the assistance screen

appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [MF1]: The center of the screen is

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

[MF2]: The whole of the screen is enlarged.

This is convenient for adjusting the focus in Wide angle shots.

[OFF]: The screen is not enlarged.

[BEEP]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) This allows you to set the beep.

[]:No operation sound []:Soft operation sound []:Loud operation sound

[AF BEEP]

SET

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P21) This allows you to set the AF beep.

[]:No AF beep []:Soft AF beep []:Loud AF beep

[SHUTTER]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) This allows you to set the shutter sound.

[]:No shutter sound []:Soft shutter sound []:Loud shutter sound

[VOLUME]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) 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

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P111)

• 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 the built-in memory (P109) 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. (P111)

[RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• [FAVORITE] (P99) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P99) is fixed to [ON].

• If the [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. – The birthday settings for [BABY1]/

[BABY2] (P66) and [PET] (P67) in scene mode.

– The number of days that have passed

since the departure date in

[TRAVEL DATE]. (P72) – The [WORLD TIME] (P74) setting. – [ZOOM RESUME] (P23)

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

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[VIDEO OUT] (P117)

(Playback mode only)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set to match the color television system in each country. [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC

system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL

system.

[TV ASPECT] (P117)

(Playback mode only)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set to match the type of TV.

[ ]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

[MF m/ft] (P59)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) 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.

Preparation

[SCENE MENU] (P62)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set the screen that will appear when the mode dial is set to [ ]. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu

screen appears.

[OFF]: The recording screen in the

currently selected scene mode appears.

[DIAL DISPLAY] (P20)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set whether or not to show the mode dial display when the mode dial is rotated.

[ON], [OFF]

[LANGUAGE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P21) Set the language displayed on the screen.

[ENGLISH], [DEUTSCH], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]

[]

¢ Not displayed on DMC-FZ8P.

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

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LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display

• 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 program AE mode

[ ] (at the time of purchase)

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56 7

1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P43) 3 AF area (P27)

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

4 Focus (P27) 5 Picture size (P80) 6 Quality (P80)

: Jitter alert (P29)

7 Battery indication

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery.

• It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) connected.

8 Number of recordable pictures (P131) 9 Built-in memory/Card

– 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.

(DMW-AC7PP; 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 (P109).

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

10 Recording state 11 AF area selection (P84) 12 Joystick operation (P29, 36, 56, 57) 13 Shutter speed (P27) 14 Aperture value (P27)

• 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 (P48) 16 Metering mode (P82) 17 Optical Image Stabilizer (P50)

• Refer to P119 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 P38 for details.

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Taking Pictures

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

Basic

3 Press the shutter button halfway

to focus.

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OFF ON

1: Shutter button

• The status indicator 3 lights for about 1 second when you turn this unit on 2. (When using the LCD monitor.)

• The status indicator continues to light if you turn the camera on when using the viewfinder.

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

4 Press the shutter button fully to

take a picture.

• When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright or dark for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and 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.

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∫ Exposure (P48)

• 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 (P28, 54, 61)

• 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 (0.98 feet) to ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) 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].

∫ Color (P77, 78)

• The color of the subject will differ if the color 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.

∫ When you want to take a 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.

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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∫ Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P99) 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.

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∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)

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• 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 (P27). The use of the self-timer prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P47).

• 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 (P43) – [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P64) – [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65) – [PARTY] (P65) – [CANDLE LIGHT] (P65) – [STARRY SKY] (P67) – [FIREWORKS] (P68) – When you set to a slow shutter speed

(P56, 57)

∫ Program shift

In program AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program 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 program AE mode.

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

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• The

program

the screen when

shift indication D appears on

program

shift is activated.

• Program shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down until the program shift indication disappears.

∫ Example of program shift

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

2.8

(A)

5.6

1 1

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

(B)

125

250

500

1000

2000

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

• If the exposure is not adequate when the

shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and shutter speed turns red.

• Program shift is canceled and the camera

returns to normal program AE mode if more than 10 seconds pass after program shift is activated. However, the program shift setting is memorized.

• Depending on the brightness of the subject,

program

shift may not be activated.

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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple.

∫ Basic menu settings

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the desired

menu item and then press 1.

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE

AUTO REVIEW

BEEP CLOCK SET

SELECT SET

3 Press 3/4 to select the desired

setting and then press [MENU/ SET].

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

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

• You can also use the joystick to perform

2 to 4.

∫ Settings in Simple mode

[PICT.MODE]

[ENLARGE]

[4qk6q/

10k15cm]

[E-MAIL]

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ENLARGE

6"/10k15cm

E-MAIL

Suitable for enlarging the pictures to be printed to 8qk10q size, letter size etc.

Suitable for regular size printing.

Suitable for attaching pictures to e-mails or adding pictures to websites.

[AUTO REVIEW]

[OFF] The recorded picture does not

automatically appear.

[ON] The recorded picture

automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

[BEEP]

[OFF] No operation sound [LOW] Soft operation sound [HIGH] Loud operation sound

[CLOCK SET]

Change date and time. (P19)

[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]

•If

or [ E-MAIL] is set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated. (P33)

• The settings for [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes.

• The settings for [WORLD TIME] (P23), [MONITOR/VIEWFINDER] (P23), [TRAVEL DATE] (P23), [ZOOM RESUME] (P23), [BEEP] (P24), [AF BEEP] (P24), [SHUTTER] (P24), [NO.RESET] (P24), [DIAL DISPLAY] (P25) and [LANGUAGE] (P25) in the [SETUP] menu are applied to simple mode.

∫ Other Settings in Simple mode

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

• [AUTO REVIEW] (P22): [1SEC.]

• [POWER SAVE] (P23): [5MIN.]

• Self-timer (P47): 10 seconds

• Optical Image Stabilizer (P50): [MODE1]

• Burst speed (P51): Low speed (2 frames/second)

• [W.BALANCE] (P77): [AWB]

• [SENSITIVITY] (P79): This setting becomes the same as when the highest ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO800] in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. (P52)

• [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P80):

– [ ENLARGE]:

: (7M)/

–[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]:

: (2.5M EZ)/

–[ E-MAIL]:

: (0.3M EZ)/

• [AF MODE] (P83): []

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P85): [ON]

• [METERING MODE] (P82): []

• You cannot use the following functions. – High angle mode – White balance fine adjustment – Exposure compensation – Flash output adjustment – Auto bracket – [AUDIO REC.] –[D.ZOOM] – [COL.EFFECT] – [PICT.ADJ.] – [CONT.AF] – [PLAY ON LCD] – Out-of-frame display – [GUIDE LINE]

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

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∫ Focus range in simple mode

5 cm (0.17 feet)

2 m (6.6 feet)

1 m (3.3 feet)

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

• Refer to P54 for the tele-macro.

∫ The Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to when light comes from behind 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.

BACKLIGHT

• We recommend using the flash when you use the backlight compensation function. (The flash is fixed to Forced ON [ ].)

• The flash setting is fixed to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction [ ] when the backlight compensation function is set to [OFF].

BACKLIGHT

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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 12k optical zoom. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 mm to 432 mm)

∫ To make subjects appear closer use

(Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

∫ To make subjects appear further away

use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫ 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:Fast B:Slow C: Zoom lever

∫ Storing the zoom position

(Zoom resume)

If [ZOOM RESUME] (P23) 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.

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• 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 (P10) 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.

• In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording.

• 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.

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Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

This camera has a 12k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ /

/ ], a maximum of 18k optical zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration.

∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

∫ Picture size and maximum zoom

magnification

(±: Available, —: Not available)

Aspect

ratio

(P80)

Picture size

(P31, 80)

/(7M)

(5.5M)

(5M EZ) 14.4k±

(3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ)

(0.3M EZ)

(2.5M EZ)

(2M EZ)

Maximum

zoom

magnification

(Tele)

12k —(6M)

18k±

Extended

optical

zoom

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

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

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

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

• In motion picture mode [ ] and [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode, the extended optical zoom does not work.

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Basic

Using the Digital Zoom

Further extending the zoom

A maximum of 48k zoom can be achieved with the 12k optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. However, if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 72k zoom can be achieved with the 18k extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom.

∫ Menu operation

1 Press [MENU/SET].

• When a scene mode is selected, select the [REC] menu [ ] and then press

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

and then press 1.

3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then

press [MENU/SET].

REC

AF ASSIST LAMP

D.Z OOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM.

SELECT SET

OFF

OFF ON

SET

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

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

∫ 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]:

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

1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extended optical zoom

• A big AF area (P83) 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 (P47) 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] (P80) – When [CONVERSION] on the [REC]

menu is set to [ ] (P88)

• The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: – In simple mode [ ]. – In intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. – In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]

and [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode.

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Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

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

1 Press 4 [REV].

REVIEW1X

DELETE

EXIT

• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.

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

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.

REVIEW1X

DELETE

EXIT

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

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.

REVIEW4X

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

∫ Deleting the recorded picture during

Review (Quick deletion)

A single picture, multiple pictures or all the pictures can be deleted during review. Refer to P36 to 37 for information about how to delete pictures.

• When [ROTATE DISP.] (P99) is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated).

DELETE

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Basic

Playing back/Deleting Pictures

• In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P91), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one.

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. (P18)

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.

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∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

Press and hold 2/1 during playback.

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• 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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• 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 (P93) 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.

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

∫ 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].

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES

SELECT

SET

MULTI/ALL

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

SET

∫ 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/ALL DELETE

MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE

SELECT

SET

CANCEL

SET

• [MULTI DELETE] > step 3.

• [ALL DELETE] > step

• [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (When [FAVORITE] (P99) is set only) >

step (However, this cannot be selected if none of the pictures have [ ] displayed.)

3 Press 2/1 to select the picture

and then press 4 to set.

(Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE])

MULTI DELETE

8 9

1210

SELECT MARK/UNMARK

DELETE

EXIT

• Repeat the above procedure.

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If 4 is pressed again, the setting is canceled.

• The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture is protected and cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting and then delete the picture. (P104)

4 Press [ ].

Basic

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

(Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE])

MULTI DELETE

DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED?

YES

SELECT SET

• 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 IN THE INTERNAL MEMORY ?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ].

• 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 (P26) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; 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 [ ] (P104), do not conform to the DCF standard (P36) or are in a card with the Write-Protect switch slid to the [LOCK] side (P18), they are not deleted even if [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] is selected.

SET

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Changing the information displayed

1 Switching the LCD monitor/

Viewfinder

Press the [EVF/LCD] button 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 the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. In playback zoom (P93), while playing back motion pictures (P94) and during a slide show (P97), you can only select “Normal display J” or “No display L”.

In simple mode [ ]

BACKLIGHT

C Normal display D No display

In recording mode

7 7

1 2

E Normal display F Display with histogram G Out-of-frame display H No display (Recording guide line)

¢3

I 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 The display information will differ

depending on what has been set using the [GUIDE LINE] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu. (P40)

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In playback mode

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J Normal display K Display with recording information and

histogram L No display ¢4 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and

[WITH AGE] were set in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] (P66) and [PET] (P67) in scene mode before taking pictures.

¢5 The number of days that have passed

since the travel date are displayed if [TRAVEL DATE] (P72) is set.

Advanced (Recording 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 the [EVF/LCD] button to display the viewfinder.

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

• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P64), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65), [STARRY SKY] (P67) and [FIREWORKS] (P68) in scene mode, the lines are gray.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Monitor priority

When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P23), 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. (P35)

• 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 center 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 over exposed.

Example of histogram

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A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed

¢Histogram

ISO

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AWB

100

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• 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] (P67) or

[FIREWORKS] (P68) in scene mode – When the flash is closed

1 When the brightness of the screen is

not correctly displayed in dark places

2 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. – Simple mode [ ] – Motion picture mode [ ] – Multi playback – Playback zoom – Calendar playback

Brightening the LCD Monitor

(Power LCD/High angle mode)

1 Press [LCD MODE] A for

1 second.

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

LCD

LCD MODE

OFF POWER LCD HIGH ANGLE

SELECT

SET

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[]: [POWER LCD]

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

[]: [HIGH ANGLE]

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.)

[OFF] The LCD monitor returns

to the normal brightness.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

B C

• The [POWER LCD] B or [HIGH ANGLE] C icon appears.

∫ Canceling Power LCD or High angle

mode

• If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step

is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power LCD mode or High angle mode.

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

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is adjusted when Power LCD mode or High angle mode is activated. 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 LCD monitor screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, we recommend using your hand or another object to block the light when using the camera.

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

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

OPEN

A To open the flash

Press the [ 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.

FLASH

AUTO

AUTO/RED-EYE FORCED FLASH ON SLOW SYNC./RED-EYE

SELECT SET

• You can also press 1 [ ] to select.

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P44)

3 Press [MENU/SET].

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

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

Advanced (Recording pictures)

:AUTO

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

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

¢1

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.

: 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

¢1

• The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set [PARTY] (P65) or [CANDLE LIGHT] (P65) in scene mode.

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

¢1

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.

¢1 The flash is activated twice. The

subject should not move until the second flash is activated.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Available flash settings by recording

mode

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

¢2 It becomes Forced ON [ ], when the

backlight compensation function is activated.

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

• The flash setting is memorized 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.

∫ The available flash range to take

pictures

ISO sensitivity

(P79)

[AUTO]

Available flash range

Wide

30 cm (0.98 feet) to 6 m (19.7 feet)

Tele

1 m (3.28 feet) to

5.4 m (17.7 feet)

[ISO100]

Wide

30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3 m (9.84 feet)

Tele

1 m (3.28 feet) to

2.7 m (8.86 feet)

[ISO200]

Wide

40 cm (1.31 feet) to

4.2 m (13.8 feet)

Tele

1 m (3.28 feet) to

3.8 m (12.5 feet)

[ISO400]

Wide

60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6 m (19.7 feet)

Tele

1 m (3.28 feet) to

5.4 m (17.7 feet)

[ISO800]

Wide

80 cm (2.62 feet) to

8.5 m (27.9 feet)

Tele

1 m (3.28 feet) to

7.7 m (25.2 feet)

[ISO1250]

Wide

1 m (3.28 feet) to

8.5 m (27.9 feet)

Tele

1 m (3.28 feet) to

7.7 m (25.2 feet)

• The available flash range is an approximation.

• The available focus range differs depending on the recording mode. (P134)

• If ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ] when using the flash, it will be automatically increased to a maximum of [ISO400].

• In motion picture mode [ ] and [SCENERY] (P63), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65), [SUNSET] (P67), [HIGHSENS.] (P67), [STARRY SKY] (P67), [FIREWORKS] (P68) or [AERIAL PHOTO] (P69) in scene mode, the flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is opened.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting

Shutter speed

(Sec.) :AUTO :AUTO/

Red-eye reduction

: Forced ON

1/30 to 1/2000

: Forced ON/

Red-eye reduction

: Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction

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

1 to 1/2000

: Forced OFF

(In program AE mode)

¢ [PARTY] (P65) in scene mode

• Refer to P58 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.

• There may be differences in the above shutter speeds in scene mode. – [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65):

8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second

– [STARRY SKY] (P67):

15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds

– [FIREWORKS] (P68):

1/4th of a second, 2 seconds

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ 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.

FLASH

SELECT EXIT

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

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can adjust from [j2 EV] 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 memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• The flash output cannot be adjusted in the following cases: – In simple mode [ ] – In the motion picture mode [ ] – In [SCENERY] (P63),

[NIGHT SCENERY] (P65), [SUNSET] (P67), [HIGH SENS.] (P67), [STARRY SKY] (P67), [FIREWORKS] (P68) or [AERIAL PHOTO] (P69) in scene mode

• 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 discolored 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. (P77)

• 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 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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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

1 Press 2 []. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

SELFTIMER

OFF

2SEC. 10SEC. 10S / 3PICTURES

SELECT SET

• 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 center of the joystick to finish.

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

4 Press the shutter button halfway

to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

CANCEL

• A: Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

• B: Press the shutter button fully to take

the picture.

• 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.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• The self-timer indicator C blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

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

• 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 (P85) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• In simple 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 –[AUDIOREC.]

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Compensating the Exposure

∫ Operation with the joystick

1 Select [ ] with 2 on the joystick

and then compensate the exposure with 3/4.

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.

Under exposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Properly exposed

Over exposed

• 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.

EXPOSURE

SELECT

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

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

EXIT

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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

Compensate the exposure towards

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negative.

• 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 memorized even if the camera is turned off.

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

• Exposure cannot be compensated when using [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

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.

AUTO BRACKET

SELECT EXIT

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

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• The auto bracket setting is canceled 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.

• When setting the quality to [RAW], you cannot take pictures with the auto bracket.

• 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.

• Auto bracket cannot be set in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

• When setting auto bracket, the auto bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower left of 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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Optical Image Stabilizer

This mode detects jitter and compensates for it.

1 Press and hold the optical image

stabilizer button until [STABILIZER] appears.

2 Press 3/4 to select the

stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET].

STABILIZER

OFF MODE1 MODE2

SET

SELECT

DEMO.

• You can also use the joystick to select.

[MODE1]

()

The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photo composition.

[MODE2]

()

The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed. There is a greater stabilizing effect.

[OFF]

()

When the stabilizer is not desired.

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SET

∫ About the jitter/movement detection

demonstration screen

Press 1 on the screen shown in step

2 to

display the jitter/movement detection demonstration screen. (You cannot take pictures while the demonstration screen is displayed.) Press 1 to exit the demonstration screen.

JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.

CANNOT BE DISPLAYED IN REC MODE

EXIT

A: Jitter detection demonstration B: Movement detection demonstration

• The camera automatically detects the jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on the indicator.

• We recommend using a bright subject with high contrast for the subject movement demonstration.

• The jitter/movement detection demonstration screen is an approximation.

• The camera also detects the movement of the subject when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ] (P52) and [SPORTS] (P63), [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P66) and [PET] (P67) in scene mode.

• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a

moving subject.

– When the shutter speed becomes

slower to take pictures indoors or in dark

places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

• In simple mode [ ], the setting is fixed to [MODE1] and in [STARRY SKY] (P67) in scene mode it is fixed to [OFF]. The stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear.

• In motion picture mode [ ] or [PANNING] in scene mode, [MODE2] cannot be set.

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

1 Press and hold the burst mode

button.

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

BURST SHOOTING

OFF

HIGH SPEED LOW SPEED UNLIMITED

SELECT SET

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

3 Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway or press the center 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.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst

mode

Burst speed

(pictures/

second)

approx. 2

Number of recordable

pictures (pictures)

max. 5 max. 7

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

¢ 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 or if the ISO sensitivity is high.

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

• In simple mode [ ], the settings become as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the screen. (P120) – [ ENLARGE]:

/Max. 5 pictures

–[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]/[ E-MAIL]:

/Max. 7 pictures

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

• 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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

• 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 [ ] or [ ], 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 3.

• Burst mode is not canceled 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.

• You cannot take pictures in burst mode when the quality is set to [RAW] or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected.

Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded

The camera detects the movement of the subject near the center of the screen and then sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject.

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ISO LIMIT]

and then press 1.

SET

AWB

400

AUTO

400

800

1250 1250

REC

W.BALANCE WB ADJUST.

ISO

ISO LIMIT

MAX

ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE

SELECT

3 Press 3/4 to select the item and

then press [MENU/SET].

Item Settings

400

The ISO sensitivity automatically increases up to

800

the set value according to the

1250

• The higher the value set for the ISO

movement and brightness of the subject.

sensitivity, the more effectively the jitter will be reduced. However, picture noise will increase.

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• Jitter is avoided when taking pictures

F2.8

indoors of a moving subject by increasing the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter speed faster.

F2.8

1/125 ISO800

• Noise is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a subject with no movement by decreasing the ISO sensitivity.

F2.8

1/30 ISO200

• 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.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• When the flash is activated, the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased to a maximum of [ISO400].

• 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

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the highest ISO sensitivity or setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. (P86)

• The digital zoom cannot be used.

F2.8

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Taking Close-up Pictures

∫ Focus range

5 cm (0.17 feet)

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 5 cm (0.17 feet) 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 (6.6 feet). (11k)

1 Press and hold the focus switch

button until the focus switch selection screen appears.

2 Press 3/4 to select [AF MACRO].

FOCUS

AF MACRO

SELECT SET

• You can also use the focus switch button to select.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

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

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

2 m (6.6 feet)

1 m (3.3 feet)

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

∫ Tele-macro function

When you rotate the zoom lever upmost to Tele, you can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 1 m (3.3 feet) 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.

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• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P47) 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 (3.3 feet) it takes longer to focus than in program AE mode [ ].

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• The available flash range is about 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 6 m (19.7 feet) (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 (6.6 feet) or less distant position with tele-macro function when setting the optical zoom magnification in 12k 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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

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 P58 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 screen 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 P58 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

• The brightness of the screen 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 [ ]

(P43)

• 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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Manual exposure

1/30

F2.8

1/125

F4.0

1/125

F5.6

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.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

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 P58 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

• The brightness of the screen 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 [ ]

(P43)

– [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P79) (The ISO

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

– Exposure compensation (P48)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

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)

86 54

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

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Shutter Speed

(Sec)

Aperture Value

F2.8 to F8.0

Manual exposure

Available Aperture

Value

(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

F8.0 60 to 1/2000

• 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.

Available Shutter

Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

Taking Pictures with

6.6

3.3

B C

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.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

4 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to

focus on the subject.

6.6

3.3

1 Press and hold the focus switch

button until the focus switch selection screen appears.

2 Press 3/4 to select [MF].

FOCUS

AF AF MACRO

SELECT SET

• You can also use the focus switch button to select.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

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

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

B: MF assistance C: 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.

5 Take the picture.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ 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 2.

EXIT

AWB

AUTO

SET

REC

SELECT

W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ] and then press 1.

EXIT

OFF

SETUP

SELECT

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

3 Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST]

and then press 1.

EXIT

OFF

1SEC.

5MIN.

OFF

MF1

SETUP

PLAY ON LCD AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME

MF ASSIST

SELECT

4 Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or

[MF2] and then press [MENU/ SET].

SET

OFF

1SEC.

5MIN.

OFF

MF1

MF2

MF1

SET

SETUP

PLAY ON LCD AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ZOOM RESUME

MF ASSIST

SELECT

• [MF1]: The center of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the screen.

• [MF2]: The whole of the screen is enlarged. This is convenient when adjusting the focus in Wide.

• [OFF]: The screen is not enlarged.

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

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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] (P64) in scene mode]

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

∫ 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.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• You can also record with manual focus in motion picture mode [ ]. However the focus is fixed while recording motion pictures.

• 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.

• You cannot set continuous AF (P84) when manual focus is set.

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

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

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 canceled after approximately 2 seconds.

• The following will return the AF area to the original position. – Switching the focus to [AF] or

[AF MACRO]. – Changing the picture size or aspect. – Turning the camera off.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

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 P63 to 69 and “About the information ” for details about each scene mode.

1 Press 1 for the [SCENE MODE]

menu.

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

scene mode.

SCENE MODE

SCN

SELECT

SCENE MODE

SCN

SELECT

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

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.

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BABY1

DISPLAY

STARRY SKY

DISPLAY

SET

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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

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

• Press [MENU/SET] and then perform

1, 2 and 3 to change the scene

steps mode.

∫ 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.)

BABY1 Suitable for taking pictures of your baby. Age can be displayed with pictures if you set the birthday.

CANCEL SET

• The flash setting is memorized 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. (P44)

• 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.

• If you press 2 when selecting [PORTRAIT] or [STARRY SKY] in step the [SCENE MODE] menu [ ] is displayed. If you then select either the [REC] menu [ ] or the [SETUP] menu [ ], you can set the desired items. (P21)

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

2, explanations about

INFORMATION

DISPLAY

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PORTRAIT]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.

∫ 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.

• This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime.

[SOFT SKIN]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This allows you to achieve a smoother appearance of the skin than in [PORTRAIT].

∫ Technique for Soft skin mode

To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible

to Tele.

2 Move close to the subject to make this

mode more effective.

• This mode is only suitable when taking pictures outdoors in the daytime.

• If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.

• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

[SCENERY]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

• Set [AF] with the focus switch button.

• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.

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

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[SPORTS]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

• Set [AF] with the focus switch button.

• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects 5 m (16.4 feet) or more from the camera.

• If you take pictures of a fast-moving subject indoors, the ISO sensitivity becomes the same as when intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ] is set to a highest ISO sensitivity of [ISO800]. (P52)

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PANNING]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 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.

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. (P38) – Selecting a subject with quick motion. – Using prefocus. (P61) – Use this mode with burst mode. (P51)

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

• 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-LND52; optional). (P118)

– 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.)

• 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 AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

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[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

• Use the flash.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for taking pictures.

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture.

• The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet). (Refer to P44 for the available flash range to take pictures.)

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

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 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.

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

• The continuous AF setting is disabled.

• The white balance cannot be set.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[NIGHT SCENERY]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

∫ Technique for Night scenery mode

• Set [AF] with the focus switch button.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower (up to about 8 sec.) use a tripod. We also recommend using the self-timer (P47) for taking pictures.

• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.

• 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 setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

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

• The white balance cannot be set.

[FOOD]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 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 (0.16 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[PARTY]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 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. (P43)

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P47) for taking pictures.

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

[CANDLE LIGHT]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 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 (P47) for taking pictures.

• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (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.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BABY1]/

[BABY2]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. You can set two different birthdays by using [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can display the set age when playing back the pictures and stamp the age on the recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] (P100).

• The age can also be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.)

∫ Age display setting

• To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures.

BABY1

WITH AGE

WITHOUT AGE

BIRTHDAY SET.

CANCEL

SELECT SET

∫ Birthday setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.]

and then press [MENU/SET].

2 When a message appears, press 2/1

to select items (Year/Month/Day) and then press 3/4 to set them.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.

• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

• The ISO sensitivity becomes the same as when intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ] is set to a highest ISO sensitivity of [ISO400]. (P52)

• If you turn on the camera in [BABY1]/ [BABY2], the age and current date and time are displayed for about 5 seconds on the bottom of the screen.

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

• The display style when printing may differ slightly from the display style on the screen.

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

• If the camera is set to [WITHOUTAGE], the age is not recorded even if the time and birthday are set. This means the age cannot be displayed even if camera is set to [WITH AGE] after taking the pictures.

• The birthday setting can be reset with [RESET]. (P24)

• Digital zoom cannot be used.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PET]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. This allows you to set the birthday of your pet. You can display the set age when playing back the pictures and stamp the age on the recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] (P100).

Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P66) for information about age display setting and birthday setting.

• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. (P85)

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

[SUNSET]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color 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.

[HIGH SENS.]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) Select this mode for high-sensitivity processing. You can take pictures at ISO 3200 sensitivity.

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

• The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

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

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

• The quality cannot be set to [RAW].

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

[STARRY SKY]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 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].

STARRY SKY

15 SEC.

30 SEC. 60 SEC.

CANCEL

• If you want to change the number of seconds, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1 again to select [STARRY SKY].

SELECT SET

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2 Taking Pictures.

CANCEL

• 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.

∫ 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. (P47)

• We recommend using prefocus (P61) to focus in advance on a subject, such as a bright star or a distant light, that is easy to focus on.

[FIREWORKS]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 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 (P27) lights. Switch the focus switch button to [MF]. (P59)

3 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.

• The LCD monitor automatically becomes darker.

• Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P40)

• 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 mode – [AUDIO REC.] –[CONT.AF] – [W.BALANCE]

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• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ in AF mode. (We recommend performing steps 1 to 5 above for prefocus.)

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

stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 second

– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on

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

• Histograms are always displayed in orange. (P40)

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

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

• The white balance cannot be set.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BEACH]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color 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.

• Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.

• The white balance cannot be set.

[SNOW]

Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]

SET

menu and select a scene mode. (P62) 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. (P62) 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.

• 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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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Motion Picture Mode

1 Press the shutter button halfway

to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

R 50

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.

∫ 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

REC

W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. ASPECT RATIO PICT.MODE METERING MODE

SELECT SET

AWB

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.

REC

W.BALANCE WB ADJUST. ASPECT RATIO PICT.MODE METERING MODE

SELECT SET

AWB

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] 10

[30fpsQVGA] [10fpsQVGA]

If you selected [ ] on the screen shown in step

Item Picture size fps [30fps16:9] [10fps16:9] 10

• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

640k480 pixels

320k240 pixels

848k480 pixels

30 10

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• 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 P133 for information about the available recording time.

• The available recording time displayed on the screen 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 Card/SDHC Memory Card.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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 [ ], you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function.

• You cannot set [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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Advanced (Recording pictures)

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 the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [DATE STAMP] (P100).

1/7

1ST DAY

10:00 DEC. 2.2007

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 information about printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.)

∫ Setting the departure/return date

(The following screens are shown when program AE mode [ ] is selected.)

1 Press [MENU/SET] and then

press 2.

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ] and then press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select

[TRAVEL DATE] and then press

4 Press 4 to select [SET] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

SELECT SET

OFF

SET

5 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the

departure date and then press [MENU/SET].

TRAVEL DATE

PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE

2007

DEC..

SELECT SET

2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date.

SET

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6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return

date and then press [MENU/SET].

TRAVEL DATE

PLEASE SET THE RETURN DATE

SELECT EXIT

SET

2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the year, month and date.

• The travel date is canceled 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.

• You cannot set a date that is before the departure date.

7 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

8 Take a picture.

1ST DAY

10:00 DEC. 2.2007

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.)

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Canceling the travel date

The travel date is automatically canceled 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

4 and then press

[MENU/SET] twice.

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting (P19) and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P74) 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 memorized 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 s

et 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. (P19)

• The [TRAVEL DATE] setting also affects simple mode [ ].

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Displaying the time at the travel destination (World Time)

If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling 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.

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.

EXIT

OFF

SETUP

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

SELECT

• 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]”.

∫ Setting the home area [HOME]

(Perform steps

1, 2 and 3.)

1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.

WORLD TIME

DESTINATION HOME

10:00 DEC. 1.2007

SET

SELECT

CANCEL

2 Press 2/1 to select your home area

and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

10:00

Tronto New York Miami Lima

GMT -5:00

SELECT SET

CANCEL

• 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. (P19)

SET

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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.

WORLD TIME

DESTINATION HOME

--:-- --.--.----

CANCEL

SELECT

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.

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• 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.

EXIT

OFF

SET

SETUP

SELECT

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE

TRAVEL DATE

• The icon changes from [ ] to [ ] after setting the travel destination.

• Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps

1, 2, 3 and then steps 1 and 2 of

“Setting the home area [HOME]”.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.

• The [WORLD TIME] setting also affects simple mode [ ].

• The travel destination icon [ ] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.

10:00 0:00

Seoul Tokyo

+14:00

SELECT SET

CANCEL

SET

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

Increase the variey of pictures you can take by setting the white balance, color mode 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. (P21)

Items that can be set

Recording in program AE mode

(

screen

: [W.BALANCE] (P77) : [WB ADJUST.] (P78)

1/4

: [SENSITIVITY] (P79) : [ASPECT RATIO] (P80) : [PICT.SIZE] (P80) : [QUALITY] (P80) : [AUDIO REC.] (P82)

2/4

: [METERING MODE]

(P82) : [AF MODE] (P83) : [CONT.AF] (P84) : [AF ASSIST LAMP]

(P85)

3/4

: [D.ZOOM] (P34) : [COL.EFFECT] (P85) : [PICT.ADJ.] (P86) : [FLIP ANIM.] (P86)

4/4

: [CONVERSION] (P88) : [CLOCK SET] (P90)

[])

Item

∫ Using quick setting

You can use the joystick to easily set the following items when recording. (in program AE mode [ ])

• AF mode (P83)

• Metering mode (P82)

• White balance (P77)

• ISO sensitivity (P79)

• Picture size (P80)

• Quality (P80)

1 Keep pressing the joystick when

recording.

AUTO

AWB

SELECT

EXIT

2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/

1 to select the menu item and the

setting and then press the center of the joystick to finish.

AUTO

AWB

SELECT

• The [ ] setting for white balance does not appear when using the quick setting.

EXIT

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[W.BALANCE]

Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white color 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)

∫ 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 color close to white. In these cases, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

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

Advanced (Recording pictures)

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 Color Temperature

∫ Setting the white balance manually

()

Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [ ] (White set) and then

press [MENU/SET].

2 Select [ WHITE SET 1] or

[ WHITE SET 2] and then press [MENU/SET].

WHITE SET

WHITE SET 1

WHITE SET 2

SELECT

SET

• You can also use the joystick to select or set.

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AWB

3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper

etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

WHITE SET

SET

SETCANCEL

4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the

menu.

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

[WB ADJUST.]

Finely adjusting the white balance

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) 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.

WB ADJUST.

• 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 memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the white balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.

• The white balance cannot be set in the following cases. – In simple mode [ ]. – In [SCENERY], [PANNING],

[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.

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AWB

ADJUST.

SET

• 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 center of the joystick to finish.

• If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor 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 center point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

• You cannot finely adjust the white balance when [COL.EFFECT] (P85) is set to [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA].

• The fine adjustment levels in [ ] or [ ] return to the standard setting (center point) if you reset the white balance in

[].

• You cannot finely adjust the white balance in [SCENERY], [PANNING], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.

[SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) 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 1250 Use in bright

places

Suitable Not suitable

(e.g. outdoors) Use in dark

places

Not suitable Suitable

Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased

• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Manual exposure.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO3200] in [HIGH SENS.] (P67) in scene mode.

• To avoid picture noises, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. (P86)

• The ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO LIMIT] in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. (P52)

• Refer to P58 for information about Shutter speed.

• ISO sensitivity cannot be set in the following cases. – Simple mode [ ] – Motion picture mode [ ] – Scene mode

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[ASPECT RATIO]

Setting the aspect ratio of pictures

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) 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 computer monitor.

Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film.

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 [ ]. (P70)

• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing. (P129)

[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]

Setting a picture size and quality that matches your use of the pictures

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the difference on the camera’s screen, the more the pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a computer monitor. Picture quality refers to the compression rate when saving digital pictures.

A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

∫ Number of pixels

You can print pictures more clearly when a large picture size [ ] (7M) 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.

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

(7M) 3072k2304 pixels (5M EZ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M EZ) 2048k1536 pixels (2M EZ) 1600k1200 pixels (1M EZ) 1280k960 pixels (0.3M EZ) 640k480 pixels

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∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

(6M) 3072k2048 pixels (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

(5.5M) 3072k1728 pixels (2M EZ) 1920k1080 pixels

∫ 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:

RAW

Set this when altering the pictures on a PC.

• 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 “Extended optical Zoom”. (P33)

• The extended 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 P131 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

• When the quality is set to [RAW] – A JPEG file is also created

simultaneously. Its quality is equal to [ ] and its size is fixed to [ ], [ ] or [ ].

– When the RAW file is deleted on the

camera, the created JPEG file is also deleted.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

• If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.

• When the quality is set to [RAW], the digital zoom cannot be used.

• The quality cannot be set to [RAW] in the [HIGH SENS.] mode (P67).

• In simple mode [ ], the settings become as follows. – [ ENLARGE]:

: (7M)/

–[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]:

: (2.5M EZ)/

– [ E-MAIL]:

: (0.3M EZ)/

• You cannot select the following functions when the quality is set to [RAW]. – Burst mode – Auto Bracket – Audio Recording – Date Stamp – Audio Dubbing –Resize –Trimming – Aspect Ratio Conversion

• 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).

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[AUDIO REC.]

Recording still pictures with audio

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) 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 canceled. The audio is not recorded.

• The total number of pictures that can be stored on each card will decrease slightly when audio is recorded with each picture.

• You cannot take pictures with audio in the following cases: – Auto bracket – Burst mode – When the quality is set to [RAW] – [STARRY SKY] in scene mode

[METERING MODE]

Deciding the method to measure brightness

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) 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.

Center weighted: This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center 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 simple mode [ ].

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[AF MODE]

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F5.0

Setting the focus method

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.

Multi-area-focusing:

The camera focuses on any of the selected areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

3-area-focusing (High speed):

The camera quickly focuses on any of 3 focus areas points – left, right or center. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.

1-area-focusing (High speed):

The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.

1-area-focusing:

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ About [ ] or [ ]

• You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes.

• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

• The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places or when using the digital zoom.

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F5.0

• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ ], [ ] or [ ].

• If the AF mode is set to [ ] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.

• Switch the AF mode to [ ] or [ ] mode if it is difficult to focus using [ ].

• The AF mode cannot be set in simple mode [ ].

Spot-focusing:

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

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ About AF area selection

You can select the AF area when [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.

1 Press the focus switch button until the

focus mode appears and then press 3/4 to select [AF] or [AF MACRO].

2 Select AF area with 1 on the joystick

and then press the center of the joystick.

When selecting [ ]

You can select AF areas as shown in the following illustration by tilting the joystick towards 3/4/2/1.

• The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [].

• The following operations will return the AF area to the previous position. – When the mode dial is set to simple

mode [ ] – When the power save mode is activated – When this unit is turned off

3 Move the AF area with the cursor

buttons or 3/4/2/1 on the joystick.

4 Press [MENU/SET] or press the center

of the joystick to set.

When selecting [ ], [ ] or [ ]

You can select 1 AF area from the 11 areas.

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[CONT.AF]

Continuously focusing on a subject

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always focusing on the subject. The time required for focusing when the shutter button is pressed halfway will be reduced when the AF mode is set to [ ], [] or [].

• The [ ] indication appears when it is set to [ON].

• The battery will be consumed faster than usual.

• It may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom lever from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.

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

• The [CONT.AF] setting is fixed to [OFF] in [PANNING] (P64), [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P64), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65), [STARRY SKY] (P67) and [FIREWORKS] (P68) in scene mode, in simple mode [ ] and when manual focus is set.

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.

• If the AF assist lamp is set to [ON], an AF area with a size wider than usual is displayed and the AF assist lamp A turns on when you press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc.

[ON] The AF assist lamp turns on in low

light conditions. At this time, the AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen. The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

[OFF] The AF assist lamp does not turn

on.

Advanced (Recording pictures)

– Do not look at the AF assist lamp from

close up. – Detach the lens hood. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with

your fingers or other objects.

• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

• The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON] in simple mode [ ].

• A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF assist lamp because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera.

• The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SCENERY] (P63), [PANNING] (P64), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65), [SUNSET] (P67), [FIREWORKS] (P68) and [AERIAL PHOTO] (P69) in scene mode.

• The initial setting for [PET] (P67) in scene mode is [OFF] .

[COL.EFFECT]

Setting color effects for the recorded pictures

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) Select a color effect that matches the recording conditions and your image of the recording.

[COOL] The picture becomes bluish. [WARM] The picture becomes reddish. [B/W] The picture becomes black and

[SEPIA] The picture becomes sepia.

white.

• Be careful about the following when using the AF assist lamp.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PICT.ADJ.]

Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) Select an effect that matches the recording situation and your image of the recording.

[CONTRAST]

[HIGH] Increases the difference between

[LOW] Decreases the difference

[HIGH] The picture is sharply defined. [LOW] The picture is softly focused.

[HIGH] The colors in the picture become

[LOW] The colors in the picture become

[HIGH] The noise reduction effect is

[LOW] The noise reduction effect is

the brightness and the darkness in the picture.

between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.

[SHARPNESS]

[SATURATION]

vivid.

natural.

[NOISE REDUCTION]

enhanced. Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.

reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.

[FLIP ANIM.]

Connecting images to create a motion picture file

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) This camera allows you to create motion

picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode.

Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is moving.

• You can play back created flip animations with the same method used to play back motion pictures. (P94)

• When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

1 Press 3/4 to select [FLIP ANIM.]

and then press 1.

EXIT

OFF OFF

REC

AF ASSIST LAMP

D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM.

SELECT

2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and

then press 1.

FLIP ANIM.

PICTURE CAPTURE

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

DELETE STILL PICTURES

SELECT EXIT

• The picture size is 320k240 pixels.

3 Press the shutter button and

capture the images one frame at a time.

REMAIN

EXIT

• You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1.

• Delete unnecessary images with the [ ] button.

• You can record up to 100 pictures. The number of recordable pictures displayed is an approximation.

4 Press [MENU/SET], press 3/4 to

select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1.

SET

FLIP ANIM.

PICTURE CAPTURE

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

DELETE STILL PICTURES

SELECT

EXIT

5 Select [FRAME RATE] and then

press 1.

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

EXIT

5fps

FRAME RATE

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

SELECT

6 Press 3/4 to select [5fps] or

[10fps] and then press [MENU/ SET].

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

SET

5fps

10fps

SET

FRAME RATE

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

SELECT

[5fps] 5 frames/sec. [10fps] 10 frames/sec. (The motion

pictures become smoother.)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

7 Press 4 to select

[CREATE MOTION PICTURE], press 1 and then create a flip animation.

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

EXIT

5fps

FRAME RATE

CREATE MOTION PICTURE

SELECT

• The file number appears after creating a flip animation.

• Press [MENU/SET] three times to close the menu after creating the flip animation.

∫ Deleting all still images used to create

flip animation

When selecting [DELETE STILL PICTURES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 3 and then press [MENU/SET].

• You cannot use the direction detection function, burst mode, auto bracket and [AUDIO REC.].

• The images in each frame do not appear in normal review. (P35)

• If you execute [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], flip animation is made from all pictures recorded for flip animation. Delete unnecessary pictures.

• Audio cannot be recorded.

• You cannot record audio using the audio dubbing. (P105)

• Playback may not be possible on other equipment. You may also hear noise during playback on other equipment which does not have a mute function.

[CONVERSION]

Using an optional lens

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows you to record even more close-up pictures (1.7k more). The wide conversion lens (DMW-LW55; optional) allows you to record even wider angle pictures (0.7k wider). The close-up lens (DMW-LC55; optional) allows you to take close-up pictures of a small subject.

• The lens adaptor (DMW-LA2; optional) is necessary to attach a conversion lens or close-up lens.

1 Remove the lens cap, lens hood

and hood adaptor.

2 Attach the lens adaptor

(DMW-LA2; optional).

• Conversion lens cannot be used together with the ND filter (DMW-LND52) and the MC protector (DMW-LMC52). Always detach the ND filter or MC protector before attaching the conversion lens.

• Rotate the lens slowly and carefully.

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3 Attach the conversion lens or

close-up lens.

• You cannot attach a conversion lens or the close-up lens to the hood adaptor (supplied).

4 Turn the camera on, press 3/4

to select [CONVERSION] and then press 1.

EXIT

OFF

REC

CONVERSION CLOCK SET

SELECT

5 Press 3/4 to set to [ ], [ ] or

[ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

CONVERSION

OFF

SELECT

• [OFF]: When you do not attach the conversion lens.

•[ ]: When you attach the wide conversion lens.

•[ ]: When you attach the tele conversion lens.

•[ ]:

When you attach the close-up lens

• Press the shutter button halfway or press [MENU/SET] to close the menu after finishing the setting.

SET

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Recordable range when using a

conversion lens

When attaching the tele conversion lens

Wide Tel e

Normal

Macro

—

5.4 m (18 feet) to ¶

When attaching the wide conversion lens

Wide Tel e

15 cm

Normal

Macro

(0.5 feet) to ¶ 15 cm

(0.5 feet) to ¶

—

When attaching the close-up lens

Wide Tel e

Normal

Macro

20 cm (0.7 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet)

5cm (0.17 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet)

40 cm (1.3 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet)

33 cm

Tel e

Macro

—

(1.1 feet) to 50 cm (1.7 feet)

• The zoom is fixed to Tele when using the tele conversion lens and is fixed to Wide when using the wide conversion lens.

Actual

magnification

Tel e

conver-

sion

lens

Wide

conver-

sion

lens

Indication

12k 20.4k

1k 0.7k

¢ The actual magnification when using the

digital zoom (P34) and the extended optical zoom (P33) is 1.7k the zoom magnification displayed when set to Tele.

• The full range of the zoom can be used when using the close-up lens.

• Digital zoom cannot be used when using a wide conversion lens.

• When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.

• Ensure that [CONVERSION] is set to [OFF] when not using a conversion lens.

• When using the conversion lens or close-up lens:

– The built-in flash cannot be activated. – If you set [CONVERSION] to [OFF], the

performance of the conversion lens or close-up lens will not be optimal.

• When using the tele conversion lens:

–We recommend using a tripod. – The stabilizer function may not work

sufficiently.

– The focus indication may light due to the

jitter even if the subject is not focused.

– The time required for focusing may

become longer than usual.

• If you set [CONVERSION] to [ ], [ ] or [ ], you cannot use the built-in flash or

AF assist lamp. (P85)

• Read the operating instructions of the conversion lens for details.

[CLOCK SET]

Set the date, time and display

Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P76) Change date and time. (P19)

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Advanced (Playback)

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

1 Rotate the zoom lever towards

[ ] [W] to display multiple screens.

(Screen when 9 screens are displayed)

DEC . 1.

2007

1/26

2007

CANCEL

5/26DEC. 1.

1 screen>9 screens>25 screens> Calendar screen display (P92)

• Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to return to the previous screen.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a

picture.

– [ ] (Flip animation) – [ ] (Pictures stamped with

[DATE STAMP])

∫ Examples of 25 screens

DEC. 1.

2007

CAL

CANCEL

∫ To return to normal playback

Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/

SET].

• The picture appears framed in orange.

∫ To delete a picture during multi

playback

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture

and then press [ ].

2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].

• The recording information etc. on the LCD monitor cannot be deleted in multi playback even if you press [DISPLAY].

• Pictures will not be displayed in the rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. (P99)

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A:Number of the selected picture and the

total number of recorded pictures

• You can also use the joystick for operation.

• Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. –[ ] (Favorites)

– [ ] (Motion picture) – [ ][ ] ([BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET]

in scene mode) – [ ] (Travel date) – [ ] (Travel destination)

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Advanced (Playback)

Displaying pictures by recording date

(Calendar playback)

You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function.

1 Rotate the zoom lever several

times towards [ ] [W] to display the calendar screen.

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU FRI SAT

2007

2923 24 25 26 27

1/10

2 34 6 78

9 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 212822

DAY SET

MONTH

• The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed.

• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day is displayed.

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

date to be played back.

2/1: Select the date 3/4: Select the month

• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

pictures that were recorded on the selected date.

DEC . 1.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a

picture and then press [MENU/ SET].

• The picture that was selected will appear.

∫ To return to the 1 screen playback

screen.

After the calendar screen is displayed, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to display 25 screens, 9 screens and the 1 screen. (P91)

• The pictures are displayed without being rotated even if you set [ROTATE DISP.] to [ON]. (P99)

• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.

• If the recording date of the picture selected in 25 screen multi playback is not between January 2000 and December 2099, the camera automatically displays it in the oldest calendar date.

• Pictures edited on a PC will be displayed with dates different from the actual recording dates.

• If the date is not set in the camera (P19), the recording date is set as January 1st, 2007.

• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME] (P74), the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback.

• You can also select or set by using the joystick.

CAL

CANCEL

• Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to return to the calendar screen.

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SET

Using the Playback Zoom

1 Rotate the zoom lever towards

[ ] [T] to enlarge the picture.

Advanced (Playback)

∫ To stop using the playback zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or press [MENU/SET].

∫ To delete a picture during the

playback zoom 1 Press [ ]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET].

4X CANCEL

DELETE

•:1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T], the magnification becomes higher.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second so that you can check the position of the enlarged section.

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

position.

4X CANCEL

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second.

DELETE

• You can also delete the recording information etc. on the LCD monitor/

Viewfinder during playback zoom by pressing [DISPLAY].

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

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P106)

• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

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Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

∫ Motion pictures

Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ]/ []/[]/[]/[ ]/ [ ] and then press 4 to play back.

PLAY MOTION PICTURE

A: The motion picture recording time

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. For example, 1 hour 20 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [1h20m30s].

• The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.

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Stopping motion picture playback

Press 4.

Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

Press and hold 2/1 during motion picture playback.

2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward

• The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released.

To pa u s e

Press 3 during motion picture playback.

•Press 3 again to cancel pause.

Frame-by-frame forwarding/ frame-by-frame rewinding

•Press 2/1 while paused.

∫ Pictures with audio

Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back.

PLAY AUDIO

• Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P82) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P105) for information about how to create still pictures with audio.

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• Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P24) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.

• The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

• Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC. (P111)

• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera.

• If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back.

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

• You cannot use the following functions with motion pictures and pictures with audio. – Playback zoom

(during motion picture playback/pause)

– [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]/

[AUDIO DUB.] (Motion pictures only)

– [DATE STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/

[ASPECT CONV.]

Advanced (Playback)

Creating still pictures from a motion picture

You can create still pictures from a motion picture that has been recorded. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson etc.

1 Press 2/1 to select a picture

with a motion picture icon [ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ] and then press 4 to play back.

PLAY MOTION PICTURE

2 Press 3 to pause motion picture

playback.

• Press 3 again to return to motion picture playback.

• Press 2/1 while paused to move forward frame-by-frame.

• If you press the shutter button, you can save the displayed still pictures as one single picture. (Perform step

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Advanced (Playback)

3 Rotate the zoom lever towards

[ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen.

SELECT

• After the 9 screens playback screen is displayed, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to switch the frames/ second.

When [ ]/[ ]/[ ] is selected

30 frames/second > 15 frames/second >10 frames/second > 5 frames/second

When [ ]/[ ]/[ ] is selected

10 frames/second > 5 frames/second

• Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to return to the previous frames/second screen.

• You can move forward frame-by-frame by pressing 3/4/2/1. 3/4: Move forward/backward

3 frames at a time.

2/1: Move forward/backward

1 frame at a time.

SAVE

4 Press the shutter button.

• The message [SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE PICTURE ?] appears. Also, the message [SAVE AS A SINGLE

PICTURE ?] appears if you saved the picture in step

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE PICTURE ?

YES

SELECT SET

• The nine pictures are saved as one single picture.

∫ Picture size

Item 1picture 9pictures

[30fpsVGA] 0.3 M 2 M [10fpsVGA] 0.3 M 2 M

[30fpsQVGA] [10fpsQVGA]

[30fps16:9] 2M 2M [10fps16:9] 2M 2M

• [QUALITY] (P80) is fixed to [ ].

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

0.3 M 1 M

SET

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Using the [PLAY] mode menu

You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.

• Refer to P97 to 109 for each menu item.

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the menu

item and then press 1.

PLAY

SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DATE STAMP

SELECT

PLAY

DPOF PRINT

PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE TRIMMING

SELECT

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

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.

• After performing steps to the description of the menu item in the operating instructions and then set it.

OFF

EXIT

1 and 2, refer

Advanced (Playback)

Items that can be set

screen

Item

: [SLIDE SHOW] (P97) : [FAVORITE] (P99)

1/3

: [ROTATE DISP.] (P99) :[ROTATE] (P99)

: [DATE STAMP] (P100)

: [DPOF PRINT] (P102)

: [PROTECT] (P104)

2/3

: [AUDIO DUB.] (P105)

: [RESIZE] (P105) : [TRIMMING] (P106) :

[ASPECT CONV.] (P107)

3/3

: [COPY] (P108) : [FORMAT] (P109)

[SLIDE SHOW]

Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration

Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P97) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen. You can skip unwanted pictures if [FAVORITE] (P99) has been set.

• When [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] >

step

• When [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF] > step

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Advanced (Playback)

1 Press 3/4 to select [ALL] or [ ]

and then press [MENU/SET].

SET

ALL

OFF

SET

PLAY

SELECT

SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DATE STAMP

[ALL] Displays all pictures. [] Displays only those pictures

that have been set as favorites (P99).

• If none of the pictures have [ ] displayed, you cannot select [ ] even if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON].

2 Press 3 to select [START] and

then press [MENU/SET].

(Screen when [ALL] is selected)

ALL SLIDE SHOW

START DURATION EFFECT AUDI O

CANCEL

SELECT

SET

2SEC.

OFF

SET

• The cursor displayed during a slide show A or while a slide show is paused B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is the same as 3/4/2/1.

• Press 3 to pause the slide show. Press 3 again to cancel pause.

• Press 2/1 while paused to display the previous or next picture. (However, the selected effect is disabled.)

3 Press 4 to finish.

∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect

Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on the screen shown in step

2 and set.

[DURATION] Can be set to [1SEC.],

[2SEC.], [3SEC.], [5SEC.] or [MANUAL] (manual playback).

• The playback durations are approximations only. They differ depending on the pictures which are played back.

[EFFECT] A slide show effect can

be selected. [OFF]:No effect

New pictures slide

across the screen.

: Current pictures

fade out and new pictures fade in.

: New pictures

gradually fill the screen from the center.

: An effect is

selected at random.

• If you set [DURATION] to [MANUAL] the settings in [EFFECT] are disabled.

[AUDIO] If set to [ON], the audio

of the pictures with audio is played back.

• You can only select [MANUAL] when [ ] was selected in step Press

2/1

•

to display the previous or

next picture when [MANUAL] is selected.

• If you set [AUDIO] to [ON] and then play back a picture with audio, the next picture will be displayed after the audio has finished.

• You cannot play back motion pictures and use power save in a slide show. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or playing back a manual slide show.)

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[FAVORITE]

Setting your favorite pictures

Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P97) You can do the following if a mark has been

added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.

• Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]) (P36)

• Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. (P97)

1 Press 4 to select [ON] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SET

OFF

CANCEL

SET

PLAY

SELECT

SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DATE STAMP

• You cannot set pictures as favorites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF]. Also the favorites icon [ ] will not appear when [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF] even if it was previously set to [ON].

• You cannot select [CANCEL] if none of the pictures have [ ] displayed.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

3 Press 2/1 to select the picture

then press 3.

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• Repeat the above procedure.

•If 3 is pressed while the [ ] favorites icon A is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and the favorites setting is canceled.

• You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites.

Advanced (Playback)

∫ Deleting all favorites 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in

1 and then press [MENU/SET].

step

2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press

[MENU/SET].

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

• When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (P37) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.

• Use [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] on the CD-ROM (supplied), to set, confirm or delete favorites. (For information about this, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.)

• You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites.

[ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]

To display the picture rotated

Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P97) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were

recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90° steps.

∫ Rotate display

(The picture is automatically rotated and displayed.)

1 Press 4 to select [ON] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SET

OFF

SET

PLAY

SELECT

SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DATE STAMP

• The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

• Refer to P36 for information about how to play back pictures.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

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Advanced (Playback)

∫ Rotate

(The picture is rotated manually.)

1 Press 2/1 to select the picture

and then press 4.

ROTATE

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SELECT

SET

EXIT

• The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].

• Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.

2 Press 3/4 to select the direction

to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

ROTATE

CANCEL

SELECT SET

SET

The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90°.

The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90°.

3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close

the menu.

• If you take pictures when aiming the camera up or down, it may not be possible to display the pictures vertically. (P28)

• The picture may be slightly blurred when the camera is connected to the TV with the AV cable (supplied) and played back vertically.

• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association].

• Rotated pictures are displayed rotated when they are played back in review playback and playback zoom however are displayed without being rotated when they are played back in multi playback.

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

[DATE STAMP]

Stamping information such as the date on the recorded pictures

Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode

SET

menu and select the item to set. (P97) You can stamp the date and time of recording, the age and the travel date on

the recorded pictures.

Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/ SET].

PLAY

SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE

DATE STAMP

SELECT

SET

• The date information cannot be stamped on the following pictures. – Pictures recorded without setting the

clock

– Pictures recorded when the quality is

set to [RAW]

– Pictures recorded with other

equipment

– Pictures that were previously stamped

with [DATE STAMP] – Motion pictures – Pictures with audio

OFF

SINGLE

MULTI

SET

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Panasonic DMCFZ8K User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap

Attaching the Lens Hood

Quick Guide

Charging the Battery with the Charger

Inserting and Removing the Battery/ the Card (optional)

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

About the Mode Dial

Setting the Menu

About the Setup Menu

LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display

Basic

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

Playing back/Deleting Pictures

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Optical Image Stabilizer

Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded

Taking Close-up Pictures

Aperture-priority AE

Shutter-priority AE

Manual exposure

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode)

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

Advanced (Playback)

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Using the Playback Zoom

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

Creating still pictures from a motion picture

Using the [PLAY] mode menu