Panasonic DMC-GF7 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GF7

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Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Grey icons: Unavailable modes

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∫ About the symbols in the text

: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

Wi-Fi

: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

: Tips for skilful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).

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Quick Start Guide

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If you want to start taking pictures now, refer to the steps for using the Intelligent Auto Mode as a guide. In Intelligent Auto Mode, you can leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

Attach the shoulder Strap. (P19)

• Attach the other side of the

shoulder strap.

Charge the battery. (P20)

A : Plug-in type

B : Inlet type

Insert the card (optional)/the battery. (P25)

• Insert the battery all the way in until it

clicks into place, paying attention to the orientation.

Attach the lens. (P31)

• To attach the lens, align the lens fitting

marks, and rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow.

Turn the camera on and set the clock.

(P33)

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[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/

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H-FS35100) is used]

Extend the lens barrel. (P36)

Format the card (initialisation). (P27)

Press [¦]. (P71)

• The settings of the main functions are adjusted

automatically.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Focus indication

• Once the subject is in focus, the focus

indication is displayed.

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. (P38)

Check the picture you have taken.

• The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you

have just taken. (P39)

• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(].

(P217)

Finding the information you need..............................................................................2

How to use this manual.............................................................................................3

Quick Start Guide......................................................................................................4

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................11

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................12

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................13

About the Lens........................................................................................................16

Cards Compatible with this unit...............................................................................18

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................19

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................20

• Charging.........................................................................................................20

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................22

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery .........................................25

• About the Card ...............................................................................................27

• Formatting the card (initialisation) ..................................................................27

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....28

Changing the Lens..................................................................................................30

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................33

• Changing the Clock Setting............................................................................34

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................35

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................35

• Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/

H-FS35100) is attached] ................................................................................36

• Monitor ...........................................................................................................37

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................38

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................39

• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................40

• Control Dial.....................................................................................................41

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................42

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................43

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................48

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................50

• [REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings) ..............52

Setting menu items .................................................................................................53

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................56

• Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item ............................................57

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ....................59

Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)...............................................61

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................69

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................70

• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ..........................................74

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]).............75

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control).......................76

• Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone .......................77

• About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode .........................78

Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])..................................................................80

• Changing the way the shutter is released ......................................................83

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) ....................84

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................87

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................87

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................88

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................89

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............92

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......93

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode).................................................94

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)..........97

Taking pictures of scenery, children or portraits with optimal settings...................106

• Scenery Mode ..............................................................................................106

• Child Mode ...................................................................................................106

• Portrait Mode ................................................................................................107

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)...................108

4. Picture Quality and Colour Tone Settings

Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]) .........................119

Recording Images with Image Effects ([Filter Settings]) .......................................121

Adjusting the White Balance .................................................................................123

Setting the Picture Quality and Size .....................................................................127

• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ...............................................................127

• Setting the number of pixels.........................................................................127

• Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) .....................................128

Using Image Correction Functions........................................................................129

• Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ..............................129

• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])...........................................................129

• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])...................................130

• Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])........................................131

• Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.]) ........131

• Setting the colour space ([Color Space]) ......................................................132

5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus...........................................................................133

• Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .................................................135

• Selecting the Auto Focus Mode ...................................................................137

• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area .................141

• Optimising the focus and brightness for a touched position .........................144

• Setting the desired focus method.................................................................145

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.......................................................................148

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................154

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................156

Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................157

• Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity......................................................158

• Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity ................................................159

• Extending ISO sensitivity..............................................................................159

Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode])......................160

6. Shutter and Drive Settings

Setting the Shutter Type .......................................................................................161

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................163

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................164

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket.......................................................................167

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................170

7. Functions Customised for Various Subjects and Purposes

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])......................172

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) .....................................175

Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.]) .....................................179

Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode])....181

Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces ([Face Recog.])................................182

Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images................................................187

Using screens and displays suitable for recording................................................188

8. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Optical Image Stabiliser ........................................................................................190

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................192

• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................193

• Zooming using touch operations ..................................................................197

Taking pictures by using the flash .........................................................................198

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................201

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................203

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................204

• Synchronising the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........204

9. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................205

• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ........................................208

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........210

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ....................................... 211

Recording Snap Movies ........................................................................................212

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu...........................................................................215

10. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................217

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................219

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................220

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................221

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................221

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................221

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................222

• Playing Back Group Pictures........................................................................223

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................225

Using the [Playback] Menu ...................................................................................227

• [2D/3D Settings] ...........................................................................................227

• [Slide Show] .................................................................................................227

• [Playback Mode]...........................................................................................229

• [Location Logging] ........................................................................................230

• [Clear Retouch] ............................................................................................231

• [Title Edit]......................................................................................................233

• [Text Stamp]..................................................................................................234

• [Video Divide] ...............................................................................................237

• [Time Lapse Video].......................................................................................238

• [Stop Motion Video] ......................................................................................238

• [Resize] ........................................................................................................239

• [Cropping].....................................................................................................241

• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ..................................................................................242

• [Favorite] ......................................................................................................243

• [Print Set]......................................................................................................244

• [Protect]........................................................................................................246

• [Face Rec Edit].............................................................................................247

• [Picture Sort].................................................................................................247

• [Delete Confirmation]....................................................................................248

11. Using the Wi-Fi function

Wi-FiR function......................................................................................................249

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function...............................................................252

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................253

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................253

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...............................................................254

• Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)..........................259

• Playing back images in the camera..............................................................260

• Saving images stored in the camera ............................................................260

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS ...................................................261

• Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a

smartphone/tablet ........................................................................................261

• Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your

preference on a smartphone/tablet ..............................................................263

• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera..............264

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................267

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................268

When sending images to AV device......................................................................269

When sending images to PC ................................................................................271

Using Web services ..............................................................................................275

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................276

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................280

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”.........................................................................282

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................282

About Connections................................................................................................287

• Connecting from your house (via the network).............................................288

• Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection)........290

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a

destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]).....................291

• About settings for sending images ...............................................................293

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................296

12. Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................................................................................298

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................301

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................303

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................305

• About the supplied software .........................................................................306

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................310

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................311

13. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................317

Monitor Display .....................................................................................................318

Message Display...................................................................................................322

Menu list................................................................................................................326

• [Rec] .............................................................................................................326

• [Motion Picture] ............................................................................................329

• [Custom].......................................................................................................330

• [Setup]..........................................................................................................332

• [Playback].....................................................................................................334

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................335

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................349

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

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

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The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:

– Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around

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the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when

using it on a rainy day or at the beach.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

1. Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

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was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.

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

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

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

text.

• The card is optional.

1. Before Use

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Mode dial (P40)

Shutter button (P38)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P33)

Self-timer indicator (P170)/ AF Assist Lamp (P146)

Intelligent Auto button (P71)

Stereo microphone (P216)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Flash (P198)

Focus distance reference mark (P151)

[Wi-Fi] button (P250)/[Fn1] button (P59)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P19)

Status indicator (P33)/ Wi-Fi

connection lamp (P250)

• The lamp lights green when the camera is

turned on, and lights blue when it is connected to Wi-Fi.

Intelligent Auto lamp (P71)

Lens fitting mark (P31)

Sensor

Mount

Lens lock pin

Lens release button (P30)

Speaker

• Be careful not to cover the speaker with your

finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1. Before Use

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Touch screen (P48)/monitor (P37)

Flash open lever (P198)

• The flash opens, and recording with the flash

becomes possible.

Motion picture button (P205)

[(] (Playback) button (P217)

[HDMI] socket (P301)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P302, 308, 310,

311)

Cursor buttons (P42) 3/[È] (Exposure Compensation) (P77, 89,

110 , 156)

1/[ ] (White Balance) (P123)

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) (P137)

4/[ ] (Drive mode) (P163)

– Single (P163)/Burst (P164)/Auto bracket

(P167)/Self-timer (P170)

Control dial (P41)

[MENU/SET] button (P42, 53)

[DISP.] button (P43, 46)

• Each time this is pressed, the display on the

monitor is switched.

[ ] (Delete) button (P225)/ [ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button

(P56)

[REC. SETTING RESET] button (P52)

• Use this button to restore the default

recording settings.

Tripod mount (P356)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely

fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

DC coupler cover (P317)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Release lever (P25)

Card/Battery door (P25)

1. Before Use

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∫ Lens

H-FS12032 1 Lens surface

H-FS35100

2Tele 3 Zoom ring (P192) 4Wide 5 Contact point 6 Lens fitting mark (P31) 7 Focus ring (P148) 8 Zoom lever (P192) 9 Focus lever (P148)

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H-PS14042

The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual

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focus by operating the camera. Refer to P148 for details.

1. Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds

System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.

Lens Mount adaptor

Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)

Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from

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the rated distance.

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P30) to [ON].

About the lens and functions

There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the lens used.

Auto Focus/Auto aperture setting/Defocus control function (P76)/[Shading Comp.] (P131)/ [Pull Focus] ([Snap Movie]) (P214)/[Quick AF] (P145)/[Shutter Type] (P161)/[Stabilizer]

(P190)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P196)/Touch zoom (P197)

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

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

(This Site is English only.)

The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

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• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm

film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.) Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.

1. Before Use

About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.

To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the

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

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and

select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

1. Before Use

Cards Compatible with this unit

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

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48GB, 64GB)

∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class

Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording.

e.g.:

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be

used only with their compatible devices.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC

memory cards.

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the

shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the other side of the

shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then

attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.

It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying

attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights

up and charging begins.

plug-in type inlet type

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFSAFS

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed.

(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

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

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

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

∫ Battery indication

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

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(The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

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

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

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

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 230 pictures

Recording time Approx. 115 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 230 pictures

Recording time Approx. 115 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 210 pictures

Recording time Approx. 105 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.

• When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image Stabiliser function, set the Optical Image Stabiliser to [ ])

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

• When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is

attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.

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

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the num ber of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Recording motion pictures

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/50i])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/20M/25p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Recordable time Approx. 90 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

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Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.

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

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

up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/28M/50p]/[FHD/20M/25p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Playback

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Playback time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

Playback time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Playback time Approx. 150 min

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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

2: Open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the

battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A.

Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it.

To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

• Remove the battery after use.

(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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About the Card

Access to the card

The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

During access (image writing, reading and deleting,

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formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,

delete or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become available again when you unlock the switch.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,

static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

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

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. Select the menu. (P53)

> [Setup] > [Format]

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

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• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) (P317) when formatting.

Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

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

• If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [A]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 900 1810 3640 7260

M (8M) 1650 3340 6690 13000

S (4M) 2800 5670 11360 21480

• Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]

[Picture Size] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 270 550 1110 2230

M (8M) 320 640 1300 2580

S (4M) 340 700 1410 2800

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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

• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.

• [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/17M/50i]

[FHD/24M/25p]/ [FHD/24M/24p]

37m00s 1h15m 2h30m 5h00m

1h00m 2h00m 4h5m 8h15m

43m00s 1h25m 2h55m 5h50m

• [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/28M/50p]

[FHD/20M/25p]

[HD/10M/25p]

[VGA/4M/25p]

37m00s 1h15m 2h30m 5h00m

49m00s 1h40m 3h20m 6h40m

1h30m 3h10m 6h25m 12h50m

3h25m 7h00m 14h10m 28h15m

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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• When a high ambient temperature, continuous recording or other conditions cause the camera

to overheat, the following restrictions will occur to protect the camera. Wait until the camera cools down.

– Continuous recording, motion picture recording, and the Wi-Fi connection will be temporarily

disabled.

– If you continue recording even when [ ] is flashing on the screen, a message will be

displayed and the camera will turn off automatically.

• Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures

and available recording time vary.

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

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

up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/28M/50p]/[FHD/20M/25p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time

> [Custom] >

[Remaining Disp.]

[] ([Remaining Shots]):

This will display the number of recordable pictures for still pictures.

([Remaining Time]):

[]

This will display the available recording time for motion pictures.

[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures

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remaining.

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Changing the Lens

By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.

Check that the camera is turned off.

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• When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100), retract the

lens barrel.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P350 when dirt or dust gets on

the lens.

Detaching the lens

• Attach the lens cap.

While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

• Hold and rotate the base area of the lens B.

• When the lens is removed from the camera body, make sure to attach the body cap to the

camera body and attach the lens rear cap to the lens.

To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.

> [Custom] > [Shoot w/o Lens]

[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.

[OFF]: Shutter will not operate when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is

When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), set it to [ON].

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not attached correctly.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the lens

• Remove the lens rear cap from the lens.

• If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it.

Align the lens fitting marks A and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount

may get scratched.

• Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap

are removed from the camera body.

• It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector

(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying. (P317)

Zoom operations

When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100)

Rotate the zoom ring of the lens.

When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042)

Move the zoom lever of the lens.

C Te l e D Wide

• If you operate the zoom after bringing the subject into focus, the

subject may go out of focus slightly. Operate the zoom first.

• You can enhance the telescopic effect by setting [Ex. Tele Conv.]

(Photo), [Ex. Tele Conv.] (Motion Picture), and [Digital Zoom]. (P193)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.

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To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lenses (H-FS35100)

Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as shown in the figure.

Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be

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bent.

1 Align the fitting mark A on the short side of

the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

2 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks, and align the stop mark B on the long side of the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood

1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. 2 Align the fitting mark on the long side of the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the

lens.

3 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1

lights up green.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to

step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press

[MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination

You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing

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[].

To set the display order and the time display format.

To display the setting screen of the order/time, select

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

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

• A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time] will be displayed. Press

[MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].

• When an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100)

is used and the lens barrel is retracted, recording is not possible (a message will be displayed). Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens. (P36)

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P53)

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The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P33.

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Tips for taking good pictures

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

• Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with your

fingers or other objects.

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

• Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.

∫ Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)

This function detects the vertical orientation when you record with the camera vertically orientated. When you play back the recording, the recording is automatically displayed in vertical orientation. (Only available when [Rotate Disp.] (P242) is set to [ON].)

When recording with this unit, Direction Detection can be performed even if you are using a

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lens that is not compatible with the Direction Detection Function.

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction

Detection Function may not work correctly.

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is attached]

∫ How to Extend the Lens

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position A (the lens is retracted) to position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to extend the lens.

When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.

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The lens is retracted

∫ How to Retract the Lens

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 2 from position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to position A to retract the lens.

The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position

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(H-FS12032) or 35 mm position (H-FS35100), but continue to rotate the lens until it reaches position A.

• When you are not recording images, we recommend that you

retract the lens.

The lens is extended

Example: H-FS12032

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Monitor

You can adjust the angle of the monitor.

Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.

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• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force.

This may cause scratches and malfunctions.

• When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to the

original position.

∫ Recording from a variety of angles

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.

Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

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Self shot Taking pictures at a low angle

• If the monitor is rotated as shown in the illustration,

the Self Shot Mode starts. (P80)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Shutter button (Taking pictures)

The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication

• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.

(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.)

• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed.

(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes)

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

• When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release

Priority] (P147) is set initially to [FOCUS].

• The focus range is different depending on the lens used.

0.2 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

• Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you

can instantly set the camera ready for recording.

reference line) (focal length 12 mm to 20 mm)

0.3 m (0.98 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) (focal length 21 mm to 32 mm)

0.9 m (3.0 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line)

0.2 m (0.66 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) (focal length 14 mm to 20 mm)

0.3 m (0.98 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line) (focal length 21 mm to 42 mm)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Displaying a picture right after it is taken

> [Custom] > [Auto Review]

Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture.

[Duration Time]

[Playback Operation Priority]

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When [Duration Time] is set to [HOLD], [Playback Operation Priority] is fixed to [ON].

[HOLD]:

The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway.

[5SEC]/[4SEC]/[3SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF]

[ON] Switching the display of the playback screen, deleting

pictures, etc. are possible during [Auto Review].

[OFF] Button operations during [Auto Review] become the

same as those for recording.

Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a motion picture.

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

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

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.

Programme AE Mode (P84)

Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P87)

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

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P88)

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

Manual Exposure Mode (P89)

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

Panorama Shot Mode (P94)

This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.

Scene Guide Mode (P97)

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

Scenery Mode (P106)

This mode allows you to take pictures of scenery.

Child Mode (P106)

This mode allows you to take pictures of children.

Portrait Mode (P107)

This mode allows you to take portrait pictures.

Creative Control Mode (P108)

Record while checking the image effect.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Control Dial

Rotating the control dial: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

In these operating instructions, turning the control dial is indicated as follows.

Displaying/not displaying the operation guide

> [Custom] >

• When [ON] is set, the operation guide for dials, buttons, etc. is

displayed on the recording screen.

[Dial Guide] > [ON]/[OFF]

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Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and

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right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed. Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed, you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons.

By assigning [Cursor Button Lock] to a function button, you can

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disable the cursor buttons, the [MENU/SET] button, and the control dial. (P59)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the screen.

In Recording Mode

Screen will switch as follows:

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With information

Without

information

With information

(tilt sensor

display)

¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].

It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom] menu to [ON]. (P85)

• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will

disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear.

Without information (tilt sensor display)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Displaying/not displaying the histogram

> [Custom] > [Histogram] > [ON]/[OFF]

You can set the position by pressing 3/4/2/1.

• Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen.

• 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.

A dark B bright

• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the

following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

– When adjusting the exposure or when the Manual Exposure Assistance value in Manual

Exposure Mode is other than “0”

– When the flash is activated – When suitable exposure is not achieved – When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places

• The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.

• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing

software used in PCs etc.

Displaying/not displaying the guide lines

> [Custom] > [Guide Line] > [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[OFF]

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The guideline is not displayed in the Panorama Shot Mode.

When [ ] is set, guideline positions can be set by pressing 3/4/2/

• You can also set the position directly by touching [ ] on the guideline

of the recording screen.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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∫ About the tilt sensor display

With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.

1 Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor. 2 Check the tilt of the camera.

A Horizontal direction:

Correcting tilt to the left

B Vertical direction:

Correcting downward tilt

• When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.

• When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automatically switches to a

vertically orientated display.

• Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approximately n1°.

• When a function button is set to [Level Gauge], the tilt sensor display can be switched on/off by

pressing the function button.

Not available in these cases:

Tilt sensor display may not be displayed correctly when this unit is in motion.

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• When tilted significantly upwards or downwards to record, the tilt sensor display may not be

displayed correctly, and the Direction Detection Function (P35) may not work correctly.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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In Playback Mode

• Screen will switch as follows:

With

information

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information

display

Detailed

Without

Histogram

¢2

display

information

(Highlight

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display)

¢1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display

will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear.

¢2 Not displayed while using the playback zoom or during motion picture playback, sequential

playback, panorama playback or a slide show.

¢3 This is displayed if [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. ¢4 If no operation is performed for a number of seconds, [ ] and other touch icons will

disappear.

• Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback.

Without

information

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[ON] [OFF]

Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas

> [Custom] > [Highlight] > [ON]/[OFF]

When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. This does not affect the recorded image.

If there are any white saturated areas, we

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recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P156) referring to the histogram (P44) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.

• This does not work while in Multi Playback, Calendar

Playback, or Playback Zoom.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Touch screen (Touch operations)

Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

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When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the centre of the desired icon.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc.

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers.

Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.

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• If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that

accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

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

• Do not scratch or press the monitor too hard.

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For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “Monitor Display” on P318.

Not available in these cases:

The touch screen may not function normally in the following cases.

• – When touched by a gloved hand – When touched by a wet hand (water or hand cream, etc.) – When the touch screen is wet – When you use a commercially available monitor protect sheet – When touched by multiple hands or fingers at the same time

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Enabling/disabling the touch operation

> [Custom] > [Touch Settings]

When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.

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[Touch Screen]

[Touch Tab]

[Touch AF]

All touch operations. When set to [OFF], only button and dial operations can be used.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to display the touch icons by touching tabs such as [ ] displayed on the right of the screen.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to optimise the focus or both the focus and brightness for a touched subject.

[AF] (P141)/[AF+AE] (P144)/[OFF]

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Applicable modes:

Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.

Touch [ ].

• Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the

Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and

then take a picture.

• The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.

∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function

Touch [ ].

If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try

•

again.

• Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P160)

is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Applicable modes:

You can easily optimise the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brightness of the face.

Touch [ ].

• The setting screen for the brightness optimisation position

is displayed.

• [Metering Mode] is set to [ ], which is used exclusively

for the Touch AE.

Touch the subject you want to optimise the

brightness for.

• Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimisation

position back to the centre.

Touch [Set].

∫ Cancelling the Touch AE function

Touch [ ].

[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the brightness optimisation position is

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cancelled.

Not available in these cases:

This function is not available in the following cases:

• – In Self Shot Mode – When using the Digital Zoom. – When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has been set to [AF+AE]. (P144)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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[REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings)

You can restore the default recording settings by pressing this button. Try pressing this button when the function in use stops working or is not working as it should.

While the recording screen is displayed: Press [REC. SETTING RESET].

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when

[Yes] is selected.

• When the recording settings are reset, the following

setting is also reset.

– Drive mode

• The [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings are not reset.

• To reset the setup/custom settings and other settings as well as the recording settings, use

[Reset] in the [Setup] menu. (P67)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Setting menu items

You can set menu items in two ways: with button operation, which involves pressing the cursor button and rotating the control dial, or with touch operation, which involves touching the screen.

In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

Press [MENU/SET].

[Rec] (P326)

[Motion Picture]

(P329)

[Custom] (P330)

[Setup] (P61)

[Playback] (P334)

• The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and

power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

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

Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences.

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.

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

A] to [›]

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.

1 Press 2. 2 Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as

[].

The menu toggle icon can also be selected by rotating

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the control dial.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

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Select a menu item next and set it.

(In touch operation)

Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select

the menu item and press [MENU/SET].

• The menu item can also be selected by rotating the

control dial.

• You can also move to the next screen by pressing

[DISP.].

(In touch operation)

Touch the menu item.

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

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select

the setting and press [MENU/SET].

• The setting can also be selected by rotating the

control dial.

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

(In touch operation)

Touch the Setting to set.

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

used on the camera due to the specifications.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

(In touch operation)

Touch [ ].

When [Menu Information] (P66) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the

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menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.

• If you set [Menu Resume] (P66) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last

selected menu item. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFSAFS

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AWB

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AFSAFS

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AWB

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu)

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

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The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in.

Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.

Rotate the control dial to select the menu

item, and press 4 or 3.

• The menu item can also be selected by pressing 2/1.

Rotate the control dial to select the setting.

• The setting can also be selected with 2/1.

Press [ ] to exit the menu once the

setting is complete.

• You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button

halfway.

Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items

> [Custom] > [Q.MENU]

[PRESET]:

The default items can be set.

[CUSTOM]:

The Quick Menu will consist of desired items. (P57)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AUTO

4:3

AUTOAUTO

1234

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

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Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

When [Q.MENU] (P56) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.

1 Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

4:3

AUTO

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item in the top

row and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom

row and then press [MENU/SET].

A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus. B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen.

• You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top

row to the bottom row.

• If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can

replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting the existing item.

• To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 4 and select an item to cancel,

and then press [MENU/SET].

• Items that can be set are as follows:

[Rec] menu

– [Photo Style] (P119) – [Filter Select] (P121) – [Picture Setting]

([Aspect Ratio] (P127)/[Picture Size]

(P127))

– [Quality] (P128) – [Sensitivity] (P157) – [Metering Mode] (P160) – [Focus Mode] (P135) – [i.Dynamic] (P129) – [i.Resolution] (P129)

– [HDR] (P130) – [Shutter Type] (P161) – [Flash Mode] (P201) – [Flash Adjust.] (P204) – [Ex. Tele Conv.]

(still pictures/motion pictures) (P193)

– [Digital Zoom] (P195) – [Stabilizer] (P190)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[Motion Picture] menu

– [Snap Movie] (P212) – [Motion Pic. Set]

([Rec Format] (P208)/[Rec Quality]

(P208))

[Custom] menu

– [Silent Mode] (P181) – [Peaking] (P153) – [Histogram] (P44) – [Guide Line] (P44) – [Zebra Pattern] (P188)

4 Press [ ].

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It will return to screen of step 1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.

– [Picture Mode] (P211)

– [Monochrome Live View] (P189) – [Rec Area] (P206) – [Step Zoom] (P196) – [Zoom Speed] (P196) – [Touch Screen] (P49)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(function buttons)

You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.

1 Select the menu. (P53)

> [Custom] > [Fn Button Set]

2 Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to

assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign

and then press [MENU/SET].

Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the

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function button.

[Rec] menu/Recording functions

– [Wi-Fi] (P250): [Fn1] – [AF/AE LOCK] (P154) – [AF-ON] (P151, 154) – [Preview] (P92): [Fn2] – [One Push AE] (P93) – [Touch AE] (P51) – [Level Gauge] (P45): [Fn3] – [Zoom Control] (P192) – [Cursor Button Lock] (P60) – [Photo Style] (P119) – [Filter Select] (P108, 121) – [Aspect Ratio] (P127) – [Picture Size] (P127) – [Quality] (P128)

– [Snap Movie] (P212): [Fn5] – [Motion Pic. Set]

([Rec Format] (P208)/[Rec Quality]

(P208))

– [Sensitivity] (P157) – [Metering Mode] (P160)

– [Focus Mode] (P135) – [i.Dynamic] (P129) – [i.Resolution] (P129)

– [HDR] (P130) – [Shutter Type] (P161) – [Flash Mode] (P201) – [Flash Adjust.] (P204) – [Ex. Tele Conv.]

(still pictures/motion pictures) (P193):

[Fn6]

– [Digital Zoom] (P195) – [Stabilizer] (P190) – [Restore to Default] (P60)

[Motion Picture] menu

– [Picture Mode] (P211)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Fn3

Fn2

Fn4

Fn5

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Fn6

[Custom] menu

– [Silent Mode] (P181) – [Peaking] (P153) – [Histogram] (P44): [Fn4] – [Guide Line] (P44) – [Zebra Pattern] (P188)

– [Monochrome Live View] (P189) – [Rec Area] (P206) – [Step Zoom] (P196) – [Zoom Speed] (P196) – [Touch Screen] (P49)

¢ Function button settings at the time of purchase.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

∫ Using function buttons with touch operations

[Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4], [Fn5] and [Fn6] are used by touching function buttons.

1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4], [Fn5] or [Fn6].

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The assigned function will operate.

• Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen.

• When using [Ex. Tele Conv.] (still pictures), check that [Picture Size] is set to [M] or [S].

• Operations of the cursor button, [MENU/SET], and the control dial are disabled when [Cursor

Button Lock] is set. Press the function button again to enable them.

• When [Restore to Default] is set, function button settings return to the default configuration.

Not available in these cases:

The function buttons are not available in Self Shot Mode.

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• In the following case, [Fn1] does not work: – [Miniature Effect]/[One Point Color]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode) – When using [Multi Exp.] – When using [Time Lapse Shot]

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Configuring basic settings of this unit

(Setup Menu)

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P53.

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

[Clock Set]

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Refer to P33 for details.

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

Set [Home] first thing after purchasing.

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[Destination] can be set after setting up [Home].

After selecting [Destination] or [Home], press 2/1 to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

“ [Destination]:

Travel destination area

[World Time]

• Press 3 if you are using Daylight Savings [ ]. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.)

Press 3 once more to return to the normal time.

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

difference from the home area.

A Current time of the

destination area

B Time difference from home

area

– [Home]:

Your home area

C Current time D Time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P234).

[Travel Setup]:

[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days

(how many days after) of the trip are recorded.

[OFF]

[Travel Date]

• The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is

after the return date. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will also be set to [OFF].

[Location]:

[SET]: Travel destination is recorded at the time of

recording.

[OFF]

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

P69.

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

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the DVD (supplied).

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

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

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

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

[Wi-Fi]

[Wi-Fi Function]/[Wi-Fi Setup]

• Refer to P252, 296 for details.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

This allows you to set the volume for electronic sound and the electronic shutter sound.

[Beep]

[Beep Volume]:

[u] (High) [t] (Low) [s] (OFF)

[Shutter Vol.]:

[] (High)

[] (Low)

[] (OFF)

[Shutter Tone]:

[]/[]/[]

• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] is set to [OFF].

Set the frame rate of the recording screen (Live View screen).

[Live View Mode]

[30fps]: Reduces the power consumption, extending the

operating time.

[60fps]: Displays movements smoother.

• When [Live View Mode] is set to [30fps] the image quality on the recording screen may be

worse than when it is set to [60fps], but this does not affect the recorded image.

• In a dark environment, the frame rate may become slower.

• When using the AC adaptor (optional), [Live View Mode] is fixed to [60fps].

Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the Monitor is adjusted.

[] ([Brightness]):

Adjust the brightness.

[] ([Contrast]):

Adjust the contrast. [] ([Saturation]): Adjust the clarity of colours.

[Monitor Display]

[] ([Red Tint]):

Adjust the red tint.

[] ([Blue Tint]):

Adjust the blue tint.

1 Select the settings by pressing 3/4, and adjust with

2/1.

Adjusting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.

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2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the monitor. However, this does not

affect the recorded pictures.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.

„ [AUTO]:

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

[Monitor Luminance]

[MODE1]:

Make the monitor brighter.

[MODE2]:

Set the monitor to the standard brightness.

[MODE3]:

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Make the monitor darker.

• The brightness of pictures displayed on the monitor is enhanced, so some subjects on the

monitor may appear different from the actual subjects. However, this enhancement does not affect recorded pictures.

• The monitor automatically returns to standard brightness if no operations are performed for

30 seconds when recording in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again with button or touch operation.

• When [AUTO] or [MODE1] is set, the usage time is reduced.

• [AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.

• The initial setting when using the AC adaptor (optional) is [MODE2].

The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery consumption.

[Sleep Mode]:

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been

[Economy]

used for the time selected on the setting.

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

[Auto Monitor Off]:

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

[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]

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

• To turn the monitor on again, press any button or touch the monitor.

• [Economy] does not work in the following cases. – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a slide show – When using [Multi Exp.] – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When [Auto Shooting] in [Stop Motion Animation] is set to [ON].

• When using the AC adaptor (optional), [Sleep Mode] is disabled.

• When using the AC adaptor (optional), [Auto Monitor Off] is fixed to [5MIN.].

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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

y [Select on connection]:

[USB Mode]

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set when connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set when connecting to a PC.

This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.

[Video Out]:

Set to match the colour television system in each country.

[NTSC]:

Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]:

Video output is set to PAL system.

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

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connected.

[TV Aspect]:

Set to match the type of TV.

[16:9]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[4:3]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

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

[TV Connection]

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[HDMI Mode]:

Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI micro cable. (i: Interlace method, p: Progressive method)

[AUTO]:

The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.

[1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]/[576p]

¢1 When [Video Out] is set to [PAL] ¢2 When [Video Out] is set to [NTSC]

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

• If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to a

constant setting other than [AUTO] to set a format supported by your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

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([480p]¢2)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[3D Playback]:

Set the output method for 3D pictures.

[]:Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.

[]:Set when connecting to a television not compatible with

This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.

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• Refer to P299 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.

[TV Connection]

[VIERA Link]:

Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI micro cable.

[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible

[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.

This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.

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• Refer to P303 for details.

3D. Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.

equipment is enabled. (Not all operations are possible) Button operation of the main unit will be limited.

[Menu Resume]

[Menu Background] —

Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.

[ON]/[OFF]

• Set the background colour for the menu screen.

Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the

[Menu Information]

menu screen.

[ON]/[OFF]

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[Language]

Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

language.

[Version Disp.]

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• This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.

• Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on

the unit.

[Exposure Comp. Reset]

[Self Timer Auto Off]

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

An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode is changed or the camera is turned off.

[ON]/[OFF]

Set whether to cancel the self-timer when the unit is turned off.

[ON]/[OFF]

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

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

The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card

(P27) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format 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.

The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default.

[Reset]

The following settings are reset to the default:

–

Recording settings and drive mode

– Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings) – Setup/custom settings

• When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. – The [World Time] setting – The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location) – The settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort] and [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu

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

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings. (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] (P286))

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

within the camera from being misused.

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

in to be repaired.

[Pixel Refresh]

It will perform optimisation of imaging device and image processing.

• Imaging device and image processing is optimised when the camera is purchased. Use this

function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.

• Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.

[Sensor Cleaning]

Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed.

• Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can

use this function when you see dust. (P350)

[Format]

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• Refer to P27 for details.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Entering Text

It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)

Example of operation for displaying a screen:

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> [Rec] > [Profile Setup] > [SET] >

[Baby1] > [Name] > [SET]

Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to

• Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A]

(capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).

• To enter the same character again, rotate the control dial right to move the cursor.

• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and

pressing [MENU/SET]:

– []]: Enter a blank – [Delete]: Delete a character – [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left – [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right

• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

(Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

• A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].

(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])

Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press

[MENU/SET] to end text input.

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

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

Recording Mode:

In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.

The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking pictures, : When recording motion pictures)

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]

[iHandheld Night

The Intelligent Auto Mode adjusts the settings of the main functions automatically, allowing you to record images without having to make advanced settings. When you want to record images easily, use Intelligent Auto Mode.

(±: possible, —: not possible)

Setting the brightness ± —

Setting the colour tone ± —

Menus that can be set Refer to P79 for details.

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Shot]

Defocus Control ±±

[i-Food] [i-Baby]

¢1 Only displayed when the built-in flash is open. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]. (P74) ¢3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for

birthdays of registered faces already set only when the Face/Eye of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.

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

settings are set.

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Intelligent Auto Mode

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[i-Sunset] [i-Low Light]

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[i-Night Scenery]

3. Recording Modes

Press [¦].

• The camera will switch to either the most recently used of

Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. (P78)

• The Intelligent Auto lamp lights up when you set the

camera to Intelligent Auto Mode.

• If you press the button again, the Intelligent Auto lamp will go off, and the camera will be

set to the Recording Mode selected with the mode dial.

Align the screen with the subject.

• When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the

icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. (Automatic scene detection)

Switching the operation method of the [¦] button

> [Custom] > [iA Button Switch]

[Single Press]:

It will switch to Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode by pressing [¦].

[Press and hold]:

It will switch to Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode by pressing [¦] for a while.

3. Recording Modes

∫ Functions that work automatically

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The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings.

– Scene Detection – Backlight Compensation – [Face/Eye Detection] – Auto White Balance – Intelligent ISO sensitivity control – [Red-Eye Removal] – [i.Resolution] – [i.Dynamic] – [Long Shtr NR] – [Shading Comp.] – [Quick AF] – [AF Assist Lamp]

∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition

The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press 2 and then press the shutter button halfway. (About tracking AF, refer to P140 for details.)

When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus,

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while the exposure will be optimised for the face. In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, you cannot change the eye in focus. ([Face/Eye Detection])

• During AF Tracking, Scene Detection does not work until the subject is

locked.

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

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

∫ About the flash

Flash mode is set to [Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ] or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.

Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P198)

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• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

3. Recording Modes

∫ Scene Detection

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If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same

subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size, colour and shape of the

subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving

– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera

is shaken, when zoom is used

The Backlight Compensation

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When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically.

3. Recording Modes

Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])

Recording Mode:

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise, without using a tripod.

> [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF]

The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

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• A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera

during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

• If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ] will not be detected.

• Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).

Not available in these cases:

[iHandheld Night Shot] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.

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• This function is not available in the following cases: – When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] – When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)

3. Recording Modes

Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])

Recording Mode:

When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

> [Rec] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF]

The angle of view will be slightly narrower.

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• A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera

during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

• You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.

• A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.

Not available in these cases:

[iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.

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• This function is not available in the following cases: – When recording using the flash – When recording in Burst Mode – When recording with Auto Bracket – When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] – When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set)

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Recording Mode:

You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.

1 Press 3 to display the setting screen.

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Each time 3 is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches between brightness setting operation (P77), Defocus Control operation, and normal operation.

• Each time 3 is pressed in Intelligent Auto Mode, the camera switches between Defocus

Control operation and normal operation.

2 Rotate the control dial to set the blurriness.

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∫ When operating the touch screen

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.

3 Drag the slide bar to set.

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Press [MENU/SET] to end the Defocus Control operation.

• Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.

• In Intelligent Auto Mode ( or ), Auto Focus Mode is set to [Ø].

The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed)

• Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is

used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during

the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.

Not available in these cases:

Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate.

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Refer to the website for compatible lenses.

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Recording Mode:

This mode enables you to change the brightness and colour tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera.

Setting brightness

1 Press 3 to display the setting screen.

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Each press of 3 switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control (P76) and end operation.

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust brightness.

Setting colour

1 Press 1 to display the setting screen. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust colour.

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This will adjust the colour of the image from a reddish colour to a bluish colour.

• Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

∫ Change the settings by using the touch screen

1 Touch [ ].

2 Touch the item you want to set.

[ ]: Colour tone

[ ]: Brightness

3 Drag the slide bar to set.

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Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.

• If the [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the brightness setting will return to the default

level (centre point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode.

• The colour setting will return to the default level (centre point) when this unit is turned off or the

camera is switched to another Recording Mode.

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About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 2. 3 Press 3/4 to select the [ ] or [ ] tab.

4 Press 1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press

[MENU/SET].

If [DISP.] is pressed, the description of the selected mode

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will be displayed.

It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in recording screen.

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∫ Menus that can be set

Only the following menus can be set.

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

Menu Item

[Photo Style]/[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[Focus Mode]/[Burst Rate]/

[Rec]

[Motion Picture]

[Custom]

[Setup] All menu items can be set. (P61)

Menu Item

[Rec]

[Motion Picture]

[Custom] [Silent Mode]/[Guide Line]/[Remaining Disp.]

[Setup] All menu items can be set. (P61)

[Auto Bracket]/[Self Timer]/[iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR]/[Time Lapse Shot]/ [Stop Motion Animation]/[Shutter Type]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Color Space]/ [Stabilizer]/[Face Recog.]/[Profile Setup]

[Photo Style]/[Snap Movie]/[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality]/[Focus Mode]/ [Continuous AF]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Mic Level Disp.]/[Mic Level Adj.]/[Wind Cut]

[Silent Mode]/[Half Press Release]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[Pinpoint AF Display]/ [Focus/Release Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Assist Display]/[MF Guide]/ [Peaking]/[Histogram]/[Guide Line]/[Highlight]/[Zebra Pattern]/[Monochrome Live View]/[Constant Preview]/[Dial Guide]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining Disp.]/ [Auto Review]/[Fn Button Set]/[Q.MENU]/[iA Button Switch]/[Video Button]/ [Power Zoom Lens]/[Lens w/o Focus Ring]/[Self Shot]/[Touch Settings]/[Touch Scroll]/[Menu Guide]/[Shoot w/o Lens]

Intelligent Auto Mode

[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Focus Mode]/[Burst Rate]/[Self Timer]/ [iHandheld Night Shot]/[iHDR]/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Stop Motion Animation]/ [Face Recog.]

[Snap Movie]/[Rec Format]/[Rec Quality]/[Focus Mode]

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Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])

Applicable modes:

If you rotate the monitor, Self Shot Mode is activated. You can easily take pictures of yourself while looking at the screen.

In Self Shot Mode...

Deciding on a composition is easier because recording is

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performed while looking at the screen.

• Pictures with different poses and facial expressions can

be taken at once by increasing the number of pictures to be recorded.

• Automatically enables the touch operation.

• Settings for the respective Recording Modes are

maintained, except for the recording settings for Self Shot Mode (P80).

• In Playback Mode, the camera can be set to display only the pictures taken in Self Shot

Mode. ([Category Play]) (P229)

Rotate the monitor as shown in the figure.

• When you rotate the monitor, a mirror image will be

displayed on the monitor.

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Makes people’s faces look brighter and their skin tones look softer.

[ ] (Off), [ ] (Low), [ ] (Medium), [ ] (High)

Blurs the background of detected faces. (Note that the faces further

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back in the image will be blurred with the background.)

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Makes people look slimmer.

[ ] (Off), [ ](Low), [ ] (High)

Sets the way the shutter is released. (P83)

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[ ] (Shutter button only), [ ] (Touch),

[ ] (Buddy), [ ] (Face)

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Decide on your poses while looking at the monitor.

Sets the number of pictures to be taken in succession.

[] (1 picture)/[ ] (2 pictures)/[ ] (3 pictures)/[ ] (4 pictures)

Takes a picture after a countdown.

([Off])/[ ] (3)/[ ] (10)

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• The AF area is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face/Eye Detection function.

(If [š] in AF Mode is not available with the current Recording Mode, an available focus setting for each Recording Mode will be used.)

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and

then press it fully to take the picture.

• Look at the lens when recording.

• Countdown starts, and recording takes place when it

ends. If multiple pictures are set to be recorded, the recording continues until the set number is reached.

• For information on how to start taking a picture using [Shutter], refer to P83.

Taking pictures with the [Fn1] button

The [Fn1] button works as a shutter button in Self Shot Mode. (It can only be pressed fully.) The button allows you to take pictures of yourself while holding the camera with your right hand.

Enabling/disabling the Self Shot Mode

> [Custom] > [Self Shot] > [ON]/[OFF]

When [OFF] is set, the Self Shot Mode is not set even if the monitor is rotated.

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• Be careful not to look at the light from the flash and the AF Assist Lamp directly.

• When the [Soft Skin] is set – If you select [ ] (Medium) or [ ] (High), display of the recording screen will be delayed

more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.

– Recording with [ ] (Medium) or [ ] (High) requires extra image-processing time. This

means it takes some time until you can take the next picture.

– The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar tone to the complexion of a

subject, as well.

– This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.

• If you set [Defocusing] to [ ] (On), display of the recording screen will be delayed more than

usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. In addition, since recording with [Defocusing] requires extra image-processing time, it takes some time until you can take the next picture.

Not available in these cases:

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This function is not available in the following cases:

– When recording motion pictures – When using [Multi Exp.] – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When using [Stop Motion Animation]

• [Soft Skin] and [Defocusing] are not available in the following cases: – [Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic

Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/ [Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)

– Creative Control Mode – When an image effect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is set – In Manual Focus

• If the distance to the subject is too close, the lens may fail to focus depending on the lens you

are using, such as a telephoto lens.

3. Recording Modes

Changing the way the shutter is released

In [Shutter], you can select the way you start recording without pressing the shutter button. We recommend that you avoid using the shutter button when, for example, jitter occurs during shutter operation.

You can start recording with the shutter button regardless of the [Shutter] setting.

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When using [ ] (Shutter button only), only the shutter button can be used.

• For information on [ ] (Touch), refer to P50.

Not available in these cases:

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[ ] (Face) and [ ] (Buddy) are not available in the following cases:

– Recording Modes which do not allow setting to [š] of AF Mode (P138) – In Manual Focus

Face Shutter

The shutter is released when a face detected by the Face/Eye Detection function is covered with a hand or other object and then detected again.

1 Display the yellow frame of Face/Eye Detection. 2 Cover your face with your hand or other object so that the yellow frame disappears for

a moment.

3 When you move your hand away and the yellow frame appears, the shutter is

Buddy Shutter

released.

The shutter is

closer to each other.

released when two faces detected by the Face/Eye Detection function move

1 Display two Face/Eye Detection frames.

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When [ ] (Buddy) is selected, even if several subjects are present, Face/Eye Detection detects only a maximum of two faces.

2 The shutter is released when the two frames come within a certain distance of each

other.

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(Programme AE Mode)

Recording Mode:

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the shutter button halfway and display

the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen.

A Aperture value B Shutter speed

• If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture

value and shutter speed turn red and blink.

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

1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter

speed value on the screen.

2 While the values are displayed (about

10 seconds), perform the Programme Shift by rotating the control dial.

A Programme Shift indication

• During display of the numerical values, each press of the

cursor button 3 switches between Programme Shift and Exposure Compensation.

(P156)

• To cancel Programme Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the control dial until the

Programme Shift indication disappears. Programme Shift is easily cancelled by setting [Fn Button Set] on the [Custom] menu to [One Push AE]. (P93)

Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter

> [Custom] > [Expo.Meter] > [ON]/[OFF]

B Exposure meter

• Set to [ON] to display the Exposure meter when correcting

exposure, performing Programme Shift, setting aperture, and setting shutter speed.

• Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.

• When the Exposure meter is not displayed, switch the display information for screen by

pressing [DISP.]. (P43)

• The Exposure meter disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed.

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

1 Programme Shift line chart

Represents the aperture and shutter speed set automatically by the camera at each exposure value.

2 Programme Shift amount

Represents the range of the aperture and shutter speed combination you can change with Programme Shift at each exposure value.

3 Programme Shift limit

Represents the range of the aperture and shutter speed you can select when you use Programme Shift with the camera.

• “EV” is an abbreviation of “Exposure Value”.

The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

Not available in these cases:

Programme Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].

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Recording Mode:

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The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P92)

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the

playback screen.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimises the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. 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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the control dial to set the aperture

value.

A Aperture value B Exposure meter

• Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between

Aperture Setting and Exposure Compensation.

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It becomes easier to defocus the background.

• Rotate the control dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are

displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate

the control dial setting. At positions other than [A], the ring setting will take priority.

Aperture value: Increases

It becomes easier to maintain focus as far as the background.

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When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimises the aperture value for the brightness of the subject. 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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the control dial to set the shutter

speed.

A Shutter speed B Exposure meter

• Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between

Shutter Speed Setting and Exposure Compensation.

Shutter speed: Slow

It becomes easier to express movement.

Shutter speed: Fast

It becomes easier to freeze movement.

• Rotate the control dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are

displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

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

Not available in these cases:

When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a

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second. (P203)

• When the electronic front curtain shutter is used, shutter speeds faster than 1/500th of a

second cannot be set.

• When the electronic shutter is used, shutter speeds slower than 1 second cannot be set.

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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the control dial to set the aperture

value and shutter speed.

A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure Assistance

• Each press of the cursor button 3 switches between

Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed Setting.

Aperture value

Reduces

It becomes easier to defocus the background.

Shutter speed

Slow

It becomes easier to express movement.

Increases

It becomes easier to maintain focus as far as the background.

Fast

It becomes easier to freeze movement.

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Optimising the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture value

When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the shutter speed and aperture value.

Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO

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sensitivity may become higher.

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.

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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.

∫ About [T] (Time)

If you set the shutter speed to [T] (Time) and fully press the shutter button, an exposure starts. (Continues up to approximately 60 seconds.) If you press the shutter button again, the exposure will end. Since this function allows you to adjust the exposure time to the desired value, it is convenient for taking pictures of fireworks, night scenes, etc.

If you set the shutter speed to [T], [T] is displayed on the screen.

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• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [T], use a sufficiently charged battery.

(P20)

• The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear.

• This function is not available when using the electronic shutter.

• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.

• When taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [T], we recommend using a tripod

and taking pictures remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone to prevent camera shake. (P259)

• When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [T], noise may become visible. To

avoid picture noise, we recommend setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P131)

3. Recording Modes

Checking/not checking the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the

recording screen

> [Custom] > [Constant Preview] > [ON]/[OFF]

This function does not work when using the flash. Close the flash.

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• It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.

• Rotate the control dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are

displayed in red.

• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

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

• When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.

Not available in these cases:

When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a

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second. (P203)

• When the electronic front curtain shutter is used, shutter speeds faster than 1/500th of a

second cannot be set.

• When the electronic shutter is used, shutter speeds slower than 1 second cannot be set.

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Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Applicable modes:

The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.

Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range)

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before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.

• Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual

picture that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water.

1 Set a function button to [Preview]. (P59)

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The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn2].

2 Touch [ ]. 3 Switch the confirmation screen by touching [Fn2].

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The screen switches each time [Fn2] is touched.

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Depth of field properties

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Focus length of the lens Tel e Wide

Distance to the subject Near Distant

Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)

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¢1 Recording conditions ¢2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc. ¢3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background

etc.

• It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.

• Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/16000th of a second.

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Applicable modes:

When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting.

How to tell if the exposure is not adequate

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If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red A when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• If the Manual Exposure Assistance is anything other than

when in Manual Exposure mode. For more details on Manual Exposure Assistance, refer to

P90.

1 Set a function button to [One Push AE]. (P59)

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The following step is an example in which [One Push AE] is assigned to [Fn1].

2 (When exposure is not adequate)

Press [Fn1].

The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give

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a suitable exposure.

• In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set. – When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to achieve adequate exposure

by changing the aperture value or shutter speed

– When recording using the flash – In Preview Mode (P92) – When using a lens that includes an aperture ring

3. Recording Modes

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

Recording Mode:

Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

• After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the

horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.

Changing the recording direction

1 Select the menu.

2 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction, and then press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small circle

in the direction of the arrow on the screen.

Recording from left to right

> [Rec] > [Panorama Direction]

[ ] (left > right)/[ ] (right > left)/[ ] (bottom > top)/[ ] (top > bottom)

Move the camera at a constant speed.

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Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow.

A Recording direction and panning

(Guide)

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Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.

• Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.

• Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide.

∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode

A Move the camera in the recording direction

without shaking it. If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able to be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become narrower (smaller).

B Move the camera towards the edge of the

range you wish to record. (The edge of the range will not be recorded in the last frame)

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∫ About playback

Pressing 3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording.

The following operations can be performed during scrolling

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playback.

3 Start panorama playback/Pause

4 Sto p

¢ When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwards by dragging the

screen. When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to the touched position.

• The optimal speed for moving the camera varies depending on the lens being used.

• When the focal length is long, such as when a telephoto lens is attached, move the camera

slowly.

• Pictures are taken with the electronic shutter in Panorama Shot Mode.

• The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values f or the fi rst pict ure. As

a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.

• When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may

appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases.

• The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama picture

varies depending on the recording direction and the number of combined pictures. The maximum number of pixels is shown below.

Recording direction Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution

Horizontal 8176 pixels 1920 pixels

Vertical 2560 pixels 8176 pixels

Not available in these cases:

A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictures may not be combined

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properly when recording the following subjects or under the recording conditions below.

– Subjects with a single, uniform colour or repetitive pattern (such as the sky or a beach) – Moving subjects (person, pet, car, waves, flowers blowing in the breeze, etc.) – Subjects where the colour or patterns change in a short time (such as an image appearing on

a display)

– Dark places – Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent lights or candles

• This cannot be used when [Silent Mode] is set to [ON].

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded

Recording Mode:

If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, colour, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press 2/1 to select the scene.

• The scene can also be selected by dragging an example

image or the slide bar.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

(Scene Guide Mode)

• It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the

Recording Mode icon in recording screen.

3. Recording Modes

∫ Switching the scene selection screen display

Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.

When it is set to the guide display, tips for creating picture effects suitable for each scene, etc.

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is displayed.

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Displaying/not displaying the selection screen when the mode dial is switched to / .

> [Custom] > [Menu Guide]

[ON]:

Displays the selection screen for the Scene Guide or the Creative Control Mode.

[OFF]:

Displays the recording screen of the currently selected mode of the Scene Guide or the Creative Control Mode.

• To change the Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Scene

Switch], and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step

2 on P97.

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

adjusts them to the optimal setting.

– Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style] – [Sensitivity] – [Metering Mode] – [HDR] – [Multi Exp.] – [Digital Zoom]

• Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene, you can fine tune the

White Balance or use White Balance bracketing by pressing the cursor button 1 on the recording screen. For further details, please read P125, 126.

3. Recording Modes

For details on “Scene Guide Mode” settings, refer to P97.

[Silky Skin]

Brighter face and softer skin colour creates a healthy younger look.

Tips

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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance between the camera and the subject.

• The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar

tone to the complexion of a subject, as well.

• This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.

[Backlit Softness]

When backlighted, the overall screen brightness is increased. Portraits are softened and infused with light.

3. Recording Modes

[Relaxing Tone]

[Bright Blue Sky]

The warm colour tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.

On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to create a vibrant image of the blue sky.

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Panasonic DMC-GF7 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Finding the information you need

How to use this manual

Quick Start Guide

Contents

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Components

About the Lens

Cards Compatible with this unit

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery

About the Card

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Changing the Lens

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the Clock Setting

Basic Operations

Tips for taking good pictures

Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is attached]

Monitor

Shutter button (Taking pictures)

Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)

Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Control Dial

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)

Touch screen (Touch operations)

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function

[REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording settings)

Setting menu items

Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item

Entering Text

3. Recording Modes

Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])

Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])

Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)

Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone

About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode

Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self Shot])

Changing the way the shutter is released

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Manual Exposure Mode

Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)

Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)