Panasonic DMC-LX100 Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LX100

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Message Display →299

Q&A Troubleshooting →310

Finding the information you need →2

Contents →4

Contents by Function →10

Menu list →303

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Finding the information you need

In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.

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“Message displays”

Search from the menu list

“Menu list”

[Rec] ......................... P.303

[Motion Picture]......... P.305

[Custom] ................... P.306

Search from “Q&A Troubleshooting”

[Setup] ..................... P.308

[Playback] ................. P.309

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P.303 -

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For details on how to use this manual,

see the next page.

Wi-Fi® function →224

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How to use this manual

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Recording mode:

In Recording Modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

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About the symbols in the text

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

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 skillful use and points for recording.

Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.

Click to view the description on the next page.

In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

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Finding the information you need .....2

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

Before Use

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Before use .........................................12

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Standard Accessories ...................... 13

Preparations

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Attaching the lens cap and

shoulder strap ................................... 19

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Charging battery ............................... 20

Remaining battery......................................21

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .......................22

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Inserting and removing the battery/

the card (optional) .............................24

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About the Card .................................. 25

Formatting the card (initialization)..............26

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) ............................ 27

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Setting the clock ............................... 29

Changing time settings ..............................30

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Setting the menu ............................... 31

Setting the menu screen background ........ 33

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Calling frequently-used menus

instantly (Quick Menu) ....................34

Change the Quick Menu to your

preferred item ............................................35

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Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

(Function buttons) ............................ 37

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Changing settings using the

control ring ........................................ 39

Changing the settings assigned to the

control ring ................................................. 40

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Contents by Function ....................... 10

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Names and Functions of

Main Parts .......................................... 14

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button /

Control dial.................................................18

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Using the [Setup] menu ....................41

[Clock Set] .................................................41

[World Time] ...............................................41

[Travel Date] ..............................................42

[Wi-Fi] ........................................................42

[Beep] ........................................................43

[Live View Mode] .......................................43

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ..................44

[Monitor Luminance] ..................................45

[Sleep Mode]..............................................46

[USB Mode] ...............................................47

[TV Connection] ......................................... 47

[Menu Resume] .........................................49

[Menu Background]....................................49

[Menu Information] .....................................49

[Language] .................................................49

[Version Disp.]............................................50

[Self Timer Auto Off] ................................... 50

[No.Reset] ..................................................50

[Reset] .......................................................50

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] ................................ 51

[Format] .....................................................51

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Entering Text ..................................... 52

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Basics

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Holding the camera ........................... 53

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Recording pictures using the

viewfinder ......................................... 54

Switching between the monitor and

viewfinder...................................................54

About Eye Sensor AF ................................55

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Taking pictures .................................. 56

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Recording motion pictures .............. 58

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Select the recording mode ............... 59

Recording mode

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Switching the display information

on the recording screen ................... 62

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Viewing your pictures ....................... 67

Viewing motion pictures .............................70

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Switching the display information

on the playback screen .................... 71

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Deleting pictures ............................... 73

[Delete Single] ...........................................73

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures .................................. 74

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ..................... 75

Taking pictures using a handheld camera

([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............................78

Combining pictures into a single still

picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ............79

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Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed ... 80

Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed

([Program AE] Mode) .................................81

Picture effects (Filter)

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Taking pictures using picture

effects (Filter) ................................... 89

Taking pictures by setting the aperture

value ([Aperture-Priority] Mode).................83

Taking pictures by setting the shutter

speed ([Shutter-Priority] Mode)..................84

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

([Manual Exposure] Mode) ........................86

Checking the effects of the aperture value

and shutter speed ([Preview] Mode) ..........88

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Picture Quality and coloring Settings

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Adjusting the picture quality with

effects [Photo Style] ...................... 100

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Adjusting highlights and shadows

[Highlight Shadow] ......................... 102

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Adjusting the White Balance ......... 103

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Setting the picture quality and

size ................................................... 107

Changing the aspect ratio of the still

pictures ....................................................107

Setting the picture size ............................108

Setting the compression rate of pictures

([Quality]) .................................................109

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Using the picture correction

functions effectively ........................111

Correcting contrast and exposure

([i.Dynamic])............................................. 111

Enhancing the impression of

high-resolution ([i.Resolution]) ................. 111

Combining still pictures with different

exposures ([HDR]) ................................... 112

Suppressing the noise of a long

exposure ([Long Shtr NR]) ....................... 113

Setting the color space ............................ 113

Adjusting the focus and brightness (exposure)

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus ... 114

Select the focus mode

(AFS, AFF, AFC) ...................................... 114

Switching [AF Mode] ................................ 115

Changing the position and size of the

AF area .................................................... 121

Setting your preferred focusing method

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Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ...........................126

Focus range .............................................126

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Taking pictures with

Manual Focus .................................. 128

MF Assist ................................................. 131

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Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

[AF/AE Lock] ...................................133

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Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ................................. 135

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Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 136

Setting the upper limit of

ISO Sensitivity .........................................137

Setting the incremental value of

ISO Sensitivity .........................................138

Extending the ISO Sensitivity setting .......138

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Setting the metering mode ............. 139

Contents

Shutter and Drive Settings

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Setting the Shutter Type ................. 140

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Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 141

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Burst function .................................142

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Recording while exposure is changed automatically

[Auto Bracket] ................................. 145

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Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking pictures

[Aspect Bracket] .............................147

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Taking pictures with self-timer ...... 148

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Recording panorama pictures ....... 150

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Functions for specific subjects and purposes

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Taking pictures automatically at set intervals

[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 153

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Creating stop motion animation

[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 156

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Performing multiple exposures

for a single picture [Multi Exp.] .... 159

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Disabling the beeps and flash at the same time

[Silent Mode] ...................................161

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Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.] ..................................162

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Setting the profile for a baby

or pet to record in a picture ........... 165

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Displaying the appropriate screen for specific recording conditions

Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

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Correcting jitter .............................. 168

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Using Zoom ..................................... 170

Zoom types and use ................................171

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Taking pictures using the flash

(supplied) ......................................... 176

Attaching the flash ...................................176

Changing the firing mode

(Manual flash) .......................................... 179

Changing Flash Mode..............................180

Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................182

Adjusting the flash output ........................183

Synchronizing the flash output with the camera during

Exposure Compensation .........................183

Performing wireless flash settings ...........184

Contents

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Recording motion pictures

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Recording motion pictures ............ 187

Setting the format, picture size and

recording frame rate ................................187

Adjusting the focus while recording

motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........189

Recording motion pictures ....................... 190

Recording 4K motion pictures..................194

Creating a high-resolution still picture

from a 4K motion picture [4K PHOTO] ....195

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Taking still pictures while a motion

picture is being recorded ............... 198

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu ... 199

[4K PHOTO] .............................................199

[Rec Format] ............................................ 199

[Rec Quality] ............................................199

[Picture Mode]..........................................199

[Continuous AF] ....................................... 199

[Mic Level Disp.] ......................................200

[Mic Level Adj.].........................................200

[Wind Cut] ................................................ 200

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Playing Back and Editing Pictures

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Viewing the group picture .............. 201

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Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ............................... 203

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Using the [Playback] menu ............ 204

[Slide Show] .............................................204

[Playback Mode] ......................................206

[Location Logging] ...................................207

[RAW Processing] ....................................208

[Title Edit] ................................................. 211

[Text Stamp] .............................................212

[Video Divide] ...........................................214

Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi® Function and

NFC Function ..................................224

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What you can do with the

Wi-Fi function .................................. 227

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Operating the camera by

connecting it to a smartphone ....... 228

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” ...........................228

Connecting to a smartphone....................229

Connecting to a smartphone using

NFC function ............................................233

Taking pictures via a smartphone

(remote recording) ...................................234

Playing back pictures in the camera on

a smartphone ...........................................235

Saving pictures in the camera to the

smartphone ..............................................235

Easily transferring pictures in

the camera ...............................................236

Sending pictures in the camera to

social networking services ....................... 237

Adding location information to pictures

in the camera from a smartphone ............237

Operating the camera to send pictures

to a smartphone .......................................239

[Time Lapse Video] ..................................215

[Stop Motion Video] .................................215

[Resize] ....................................................216

[Cropping] ................................................217

[Rotate] / [Rotate Disp.] ...........................218

[Favorite] ..................................................219

[Print Set] ................................................. 220

[Protect] ...................................................221

[Face Rec Edit] ........................................222

[Picture Sort] ............................................ 223

[Delete Confirmation] ............................... 223

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Displaying still pictures on a TV .... 242

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Wireless printing ............................. 243

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Sending pictures to AV device ....... 244

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Sending pictures to a PC ............... 247

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Using WEB services ....................... 251

When sending images to WEB service....251

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................255

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Using “LUMIX CLUB” ..................... 258

About the [LUMIX CLUB] .........................258

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About connections .........................263

[Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point ... 264

[Direct]

Connecting directly ..................................267

Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] /

[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........ 268

Settings for sending pictures ...................270

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[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 272

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Connecting with other devices

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Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 274

Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................274

Storing 4K motion pictures.......................275

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Viewing on TV screen ..................... 276

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .... 278

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Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC ........... 280

About supplied software ..........................281

Installing supplied software......................283

Copying still pictures and

motion pictures ........................................284

Others

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Optional accessories ...................... 291

External Flash (optional) ..........................291

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead

of the battery ............................................292

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List of monitor/viewfinder

displays ............................................ 293

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Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder ..... 286

Copying by inserting the card into the

recorder ...................................................286

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ..................................................286

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Printing ............................................287

Printing multiple pictures..........................288

Printing with date and text .......................289

Making print settings on the camera ........290

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Message displays ...........................299

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Menu list ..........................................303

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Q&A Troubleshooting .................... 310

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Usage cautions and notes .............326

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Contents by Function

Recording

Recording mode ...........................................59

[Preview] .......................................................88

Picture effects (Filter)....................................89

Macro recording .......................................... 126

Recording panorama pictures ....................150

[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................153

[Stop Motion Animation] ..............................156

[Multi Exp.] ..................................................159

[Silent Mode] ............................................... 161

Focus (AF/MF)

Focus Mode ................................................ 114

AF Mode ..................................................... 115

Adjusting the AF area position .................... 121

Manual Focus ............................................. 128

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 133

Exposure

AF/AE Lock ................................................. 133

Exposure Compensation ............................135

ISO sensitivity .............................................136

[Metering Mode] .......................................... 139

[Auto Bracket] ............................................. 145

Motion Picture

[Rec Format] ...............................................187

[Rec Quality] ............................................... 187

Motion pictures in 4K .................................. 194

[4K PHOTO]................................................195

Taking still pictures while a

motion picture is being recorded ................198

Drive

Drive Mode .................................................141

[Aspect Bracket] .........................................147

[Self Timer] .................................................148

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Photo Style] ...............................................100

[Highlight Shadow] ...................................... 102

White Balance ............................................103

[Picture Size] ..............................................108

[Quality] ......................................................109

[i.Dynamic] .................................................. 111

[i.Resolution] ............................................... 111

[HDR] .......................................................... 112

[Long Shtr NR] ............................................ 113

[Color Space] .............................................. 113

Flash

[Flash Mode] ...............................................180

2nd curtain synchro ....................................182

[Flash Adjust.] .............................................183

Wireless flash settings ................................184

Screen settings

[Monochrome Live View] ............................167

[Mic Level Disp.] .........................................200

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ...........................................200

[Wind Cut] ...................................................200

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format] ........................................................26

[Clock Set] ....................................................29

How to set menu items ................................. 31

[Q.MENU] .....................................................34

[Beep] ...........................................................43

[Sleep Mode] ................................................46

[Reset] (initialization) ....................................50

Diopter adjustment .......................................55

Display switching .................................... 62, 71

Customization

[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ...................... 35

Function buttons ........................................... 37

Control ring ................................................... 40

Custom Set ...................................................60

[Custom] menu ...........................................306

[Cursor Button Lock] .....................................38

Motion picture button .................................. 192

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Playback

[Auto Review] ...............................................57

Picture playback ...........................................67

Playback Zoom .............................................68

Multi Playback ..............................................68

Motion picture playback ................................70

Delete ...........................................................73

Display/playback settings

[Slide Show] ................................................ 204

[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ................................218

Wi-Fi

Connect

“Image App” ................................................228

NFC ............................................................233

[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................264, 267

Direct connection ........................................267

Image App

Remote recording ....................................... 234

Saving images ............................................ 235

Sending images ..................................236, 239

Sending and adding location information ...237

[Touch Sharing] ........................................... 272

Contents by Function

Edit

[RAW Processing] .......................................208

[Resize] ....................................................... 216

[Cropping] ................................................... 217

Adding information

[Location Logging] ......................................207

[Title Edit] .................................................... 211

[Text Stamp] ................................................ 212

Image settings

[Favorite] ..................................................... 219

[Print Set] ....................................................220

[Protect] ......................................................221

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .................... 242

Printing images ...........................................243

Sending images to an AV device ................244

Sending images to a PC .............................247

Sending images to a WEB service .............251

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ....................... 255

Connecting with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ..................................281

SILKYPIX .................................................... 282

[VIERA Link] ...............................................278

Recorder

Dubbing ......................................................286

Printer

PictBridge ...................................................287

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Before Use

Before use

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Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or

pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage

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the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk

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that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens, the monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes

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of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, monitor, or viewfinder, dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours

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before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→326)

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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

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Before Use

1 2 5 643

9 8 7

1 Self-timer indicator (→148) /

AF Assist Lamp (→53, 125)

2 Control ring (→39)

3 Aspect ratio selector switch

(→107)

4 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→176)

The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.

5 Aperture ring (→59)

6 Focus selector switch

(→114, 126, 128)

7 Lens front ring

To attach the auto lens cap (optional), remove the lens front ring.

8 Lens barrel

9 Lens (Filter diameter Φ43 mm)

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

(Top)

10 11 12 14

(Bottom)

18 20 21

1617 15

19 22

Stereo microphone (→53, 200)

Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Shutter speed dial (→59)

Shutter button

Zoom lever (→170)

[FILTER] button (→89)

Exposure compensation dial

(→135)

[iA] button (→59)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch

Speaker

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

Tripod mount (→329)

Do not attach to a tripod with a

5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit. It may not be possible to attach certain types of tripods properly.

DC coupler cover

Open this cover to use an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) in place of the battery. When using an AC adaptor (optional), ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor are used. (→292)

Release lever (→24)

Card/Battery door (→24)

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Viewfinder (LVF) (→54)

In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.

Eye Sensor (→54)

Diopter adjustment dial (→55)

[LVF] button (→54) / [Fn3] button (→37)

Strap eyelet (→19)

Monitor

[HDMI] socket (→276)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→276, 284, 286, 287)

Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Strap eyelet (→19)

antenna

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection lamp (→225)

[Wi-Fi] button (→225) / [Fn2] button (→37)

Motion picture button (→58)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (→133)

NFC antenna (→233)

[Q.MENU] button (→34)

Playback button (→67)

[Fn1] button (→37) / [

[DISP.] button (→62, 71)

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial (→18)

] (Delete/Cancel) button (→32, 73)

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Main Parts

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial

[MENU/SET] button

Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→31)

Cursor button

This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→32) You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ISO] button ( ) (→136) [WB] (White Balance) button ( ) (→103) [ ] (Drive Mode) button ( )

Single (→141), Burst (→142), Auto Bracket (→145), Aspect Bracket (→147), Self-timer (→148), Panorama (→150)

[ ] (AF Mode) button ( ) (→115, 131)

Control dial

Turn the dial to select setting items and change setting values.

(→32, 67)

Disabling the button and dial operation (while recording)

When the [Cursor Button Lock] is assigned to the function button, operation of the [MENU/SET] button, cursor button, and control dial is disabled. (→38)

Enabling/disabling the operation guide display

→ [Custom] → [Dial Guide] → [ON] / [OFF]

• When you set the operation guide to [ON], the operation guide for the control ring ([ parts appear on the recording screen.

In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by .

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]), control dial ([ ]), and other

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Preparations

Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped.

Use the lens cap string (supplied) to attach the lens cap to the

camera

Make sure that the thicker portion of the string is not hanging over the lens cap or the shoulder strap eyelet.

Attach the lens cap

To attach and remove the lens cap, press the areas shown by arrows in the illustration.

Attach the shoulder strap

Shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the other end of the shoulder strap.

• Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.

• Attach the shoulder strap with the LUMIX logo on the strap facing out.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Preparations

Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to 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.

Attach the battery paying attention to the

direction of the battery

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

Battery

Charger (model-specific)

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Inlet type

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

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

• Battery temperature is too high or too low. We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Detach the battery after charging is completed

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

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Preparations

Charging battery

Notes on charging time

Charging time Approx. 190 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

Remaining battery

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully charged battery.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the monitor goes

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off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

Recording still pictures (When using monitor)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

Approx. 350 pictures

(Approx. 300 pictures)

Approx. 175 min

(Approx. 150 min)

By CIPA standard

Recording still pictures (When using viewfinder (LVF))

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time

• The values when the flash (supplied) is used are provided in parentheses.

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Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when [Stabilizer] is set to [

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

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

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

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

Approx. 320 pictures

(Approx. 270 pictures)

Approx. 160 min

(Approx. 135 min)

By CIPA standard

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Preparations

Charging battery

Recording motion pictures (When using monitor)

[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4]

[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/20M/30p] [4K/100M/30p]

Available recording time Approx. 125 min Approx. 135 min Approx. 90 min

Actual available recording time

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

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Recording conditions

• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

[AVCHD] motion pictures:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. (You can continue recording without interruption even if the file exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separate files.)

Approx. 60 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 45 min

Viewing pictures (When using monitor)

Playback time Approx. 260 min

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

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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 operations such as the flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please

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purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the battery/the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the

[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery and card,

making sure that their orientation is correct

• Battery:

Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

• Card:

Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and

slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

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To remove

• To remove battery:

Move lever in direction of arrow.

[OPEN]

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face monitor)

• To remove card:

Press the center of the card.

[LOCK]

Release lever

Lever

Do not touch the terminal

Lever

Remove battery from camera after use.

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

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To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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monitor turns off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the

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RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

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About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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About the motion picture recording and speed class

According to the [Rec Format] (→187) and [Rec Quality] (→187) of a motion picture, the required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] FHD/HD/VGA

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)

respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• This unit is compatible with UHS- 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

Class 4 or higher

Ι UHS Speed Class

Access to the card

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

While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion,

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or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, 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.

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About the Card

If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete

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or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations become available again when you unlock the switch. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

Write-protect switch

Formatting the card (initialization)

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.

Set the menu

→ [Setup] → [Format]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

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Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.

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Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already

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been formatted with a computer or another device. If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.

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About the Card

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

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

L (12.5M) 1090 2200 4420 8820

M (6.5M)

S (3M)

When aspect ratio is set to [4:3] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

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

L (12.5M) 340 700 1400 2800

M (6.5M) 400 810 1620 3230

S (3M) 440 890 1780 3530

When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9,999, “9999+” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

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

[FHD/28M/60p] 37m00s 1h15m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s

[FHD/17M/60i] 1h00m00s 2h00m00s 4h05m00s 8h15m00s

[FHD/24M/30p] 43m00s 1h25m00s 2h55m00s 5h50m00s

[FHD/24M/24p] 43m00s 1h25m00s 2h55m00s 5h50m00s

1880 3810 7630 14970

3220 6500 13030 24700

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About the Card

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

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

[4K/100M/30p] 9m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m00s

[4K/100M/24p] 9m00s 20m00s 42m00s 1h20m00s

[FHD/28M/60p] 37m00s 1h15m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s

[FHD/20M/30p] 49m00s 1h40m00s 3h20m00s 6h40m00s

[HD/10M/30p] 1h30m00s 3h10m00s 6h25m00s 12h50m00s

[VGA/4M/30p] 3h25m00s 7h00m00s 14h10m00s 28h15m00s

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is

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displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. [AVCHD] motion pictures:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4]:

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Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.

• Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Motion pictures with their file size set to [4K] in [MP4]:

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

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Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures that you can take and the available recording time

→ [Custom] →[Remaining Disp.]

[

] (Remaining shots):

Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded.

[ ] (Remaining time):

Displays the remaining recording time.

Number of recordable pictures

Available recording time

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4.

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is

displayed

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year,

month, day, hour, minute), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

To set the display order or time display format

• Select [Style] and press [MENU/SET] to display the setting screen for display order and time display format.

Preparations

: Home time

: Destination time

Style

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press

[MENU/SET]

Display order

Time display format

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Setting the clock

Press to set your home area and

press [MENU/SET]

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the

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picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp].

City or area name

Current time

Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu

• For details about how to set the menu (→31)

Set the date and time (Perform steps 5 - 6. (→29))

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