Panasonic DMC-LZ30 Advanced Manual

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LZ30

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Before use

Before use ......................................................................................................................... 6

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

Names and Functions of Main Parts ............................................................................... 9

Cursor button ....................................................................................................................................11

Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap ......................................................................... 12

Attaching the lens cap ......................................................................................................................12

Attaching the shoulder strap .............................................................................................................13

Preparations

About the batteries ......................................................................................................... 14

Inserting and removing the batteries ........................................................................... 15

Remaining battery .............................................................................................................................17

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time ....................................................17

Inserting and removing the card (optional) ................................................................. 20

About built-in memory/cards ......................................................................................... 22

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) .............................................................................22

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) ...................................................................23

Setting the clock ............................................................................................................. 24

Changing time setting .......................................................................................................................25

Basics

Sequence of operations ................................................................................................. 26

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ............................. 29

Using flash ........................................................................................................................................30

Automatic Scene Detection ...............................................................................................................30

[AF Tracking] .....................................................................................................................................31

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ....................................................................................................32

Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode .................................... 33

Adjusting focus .............................................................................................................. 34

Recording motion pictures ............................................................................................ 35

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ........................................................................... 37

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ........................................................................................ 38

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” .........................................................................................38

Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar”......................................................................39

Viewing motion pictures ....................................................................................................................40

Deleting pictures ............................................................................................................ 41

To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures ............................................................................42

Setting the menu ............................................................................................................ 43

Menu type .........................................................................................................................................44

Using Quick menu .............................................................................................................................45

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Using the [Setup] menu ................................................................................................. 46

[Battery] .............................................................................................................................................46

[Clock Set] .........................................................................................................................................46

[Beep] ................................................................................................................................................46

[Volume] ............................................................................................................................................46

[Monitor Display] ...............................................................................................................................46

[Monitor Luminance] ..........................................................................................................................47

[Histogram] ........................................................................................................................................48

[Video Rec Area] ...............................................................................................................................48

[Economy] .........................................................................................................................................49

[Auto Review] ....................................................................................................................................50

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

[Output] .............................................................................................................................................50

[Version Disp.] ...................................................................................................................................51

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

[Language] ........................................................................................................................................51

Application (Record)

Changing recording information display ..................................................................... 52

Using Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 53

Zoom types and use ..........................................................................................................................54

Taking pictures with flash .............................................................................................. 55

Taking close-up pictures ............................................................................................... 59

Focus range ......................................................................................................................................60

[Macro Zoom] ....................................................................................................................................61

Taking pictures with self-timer ...................................................................................... 62

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation ............................................................ 63

[Auto Bracket] ....................................................................................................................................64

Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording

[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................................................................................... 65

Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode ................... 66

[Expressive] .......................................................................................................................................67

[Retro] ...............................................................................................................................................67

[High Key] ..........................................................................................................................................67

[Low Key] ..........................................................................................................................................67

[Sepia] ...............................................................................................................................................68

[Dynamic Monochrome] ....................................................................................................................68

[Impressive Art] .................................................................................................................................68

[High Dynamic] ..................................................................................................................................68

[Cross Process] .................................................................................................................................69

[One Point Color] ...............................................................................................................................69

Taking pictures of people [Portrait] Mode ................................................................... 70

Taking pictures of scenery [Scenery] Mode ............................................................... 71

Taking pictures of sporting events [Sports] Mode ..................................................... 72

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] .............................................. 73

[Panorama Shot] ...............................................................................................................................74

[Night Portrait] ...................................................................................................................................76

[Night Scenery] ..................................................................................................................................76

[HDR] ................................................................................................................................................77

[Food] ................................................................................................................................................78

[Baby] ................................................................................................................................................78

[Sunset] .............................................................................................................................................79

[High Sens.] .......................................................................................................................................79

Using the [Rec] menu ..................................................................................................... 80

[Picture Size] .....................................................................................................................................80

[Quality] .............................................................................................................................................81

[Sensitivity] ........................................................................................................................................81

[White Balance] .................................................................................................................................82

[AF Mode] ..........................................................................................................................................84

[Metering Mode] ................................................................................................................................85

[i.Exposure] .......................................................................................................................................86

[Digital Zoom] ....................................................................................................................................86

[Burst] ................................................................................................................................................87

[Color Mode] ......................................................................................................................................88

[AF Assist Lamp] ...............................................................................................................................88

[Red-Eye Removal] ...........................................................................................................................89

[Stabilizer] .........................................................................................................................................89

[Date Stamp] .....................................................................................................................................90

[Clock Set] .........................................................................................................................................90

Using the [Motion Picture] menu .................................................................................. 91

[Rec Quality] .....................................................................................................................................91

[Continuous AF] .................................................................................................................................91

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Application (View)

Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 92

[Slide Show] ......................................................................................................................................93

[Category Selection] ..........................................................................................................................94

[Calendar] ..........................................................................................................................................94

Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] ..................................................................... 95

[Toy Effect] ........................................................................................................................................96

[Miniature Effect] ...............................................................................................................................96

[Star Filter] .........................................................................................................................................96

[One Point Color] ...............................................................................................................................96

Using the [Playback] menu............................................................................................ 97

[Creative Retouch] ............................................................................................................................97

[Resize] .............................................................................................................................................97

[Cropping] ..........................................................................................................................................99

[Protect] ...........................................................................................................................................100

[Copy] ..............................................................................................................................................101

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .................................................................................................. 102

Using with your PC ....................................................................................................... 104

Using the supplied software ............................................................................................................105

Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .......................................................................... 106

Copying still pictures and motion pictures .......................................................................................107

Printing .......................................................................................................................... 109

Printing multiple pictures ................................................................................................................. 110

Making print settings on the camera ............................................................................................... 111

Printing with date and text ............................................................................................................... 112

Contents

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ........................................................................................113

Message displays ..........................................................................................................115

Q&A Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................117

Usage cautions and notes ........................................................................................... 123

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How to read this document

Recording mode icons

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Recording mode:

Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes

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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,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, 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 LCD monitor

• When carrying or using the playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.

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,

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which present a risk 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 or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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

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

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Before use

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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” (→123)

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Standard Accessories

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

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

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the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. LR6/AA alkaline batteries or HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride)

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batteries are indicated as battery (or batteries) in the text. SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as

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

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

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

4 5

8 9

Self-timer indicator (→62) / AF Assist Lamp

Flash (→27, 55)

Lens

LCD monitor (→52, 113, 114)

[EXPOSURE] button (→65)

Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the

mode).

Playback button (→28, 37, 92)

Use this to switch to playback mode.

Cursor button (→11)

[DISP.] button (→52)

Use this to change display.

[Q.MENU] / [ ] / [ ] button

In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. (→45) In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→41) During menu operations: Previous screen is restored. (→43)

(→27, 88)

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

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

10 11

12 13 14

Flash open button (→55)

Shoulder strap eyelet (→13)

Lens barrel

Speaker (→46)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

(→102, 107, 109)

Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to

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hear the beep, etc.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Cursor button

15 162117

Microphone (→27, 35)

Mode dial (→26)

Use this to select the recording mode.

Zoom lever (→53)

Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger.

Shutter button (→27, 29)

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

Motion picture button (→27, 35)

Record motion pictures.

Camera [ON/OFF] button (→24, 26)

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

Tripod Mount (→127)

Do not attach to a tripod with a

5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.

Release lever (→15, 20)

Card/Battery door (→15, 20)

[MENU/SET]

Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→43)

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer (→62)

Down cursor button ( )

• Macro Mode etc. (→59)

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

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Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc. (→63)

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash (→56)

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Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap

Attaching the lens cap

When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap (supplied) to protect the surface of the lens.

Pass the lens cap string through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body

• Attach the lens cap string before attaching the shoulder strap.

• Pass the shorter loop of the string through the eyelet.

Pass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet

• Pass the lens cap through the loop of the string and tighten it.

Attach the lens cap

Do not hang or swing around this unit.

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Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.

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Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

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Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.

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Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap

Attaching the shoulder strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the

Shoulder strap eyelet

shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body

• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside.

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 is secure

• Perform steps to and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly.

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

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Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

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

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

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

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About the batteries

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

LR6/AA alkaline batteries or optional HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries can be used with this unit.

EVOLTA (EVOIA) batteries (Panasonic battery) can also be used.

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The following batteries cannot be used.

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• Manganese batteries

• Lithium batteries

• Nickel batteries

• Ni-Cd batteries

• Oxyride batteries

If these batteries are used, the following problems may occur:

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• Battery leakage

• Incorrect display of remaining battery power

• Failure to turn on camera

• Damage to data written to built-in memory or card

• Other troubles

Never use batteries such as those indicated below.

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• Batteries with all or part of their covering peeled off

• Batteries with flat poles

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Inserting and removing the batteries

Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it

Insert the batteries all the way with correct orientation of and poles

Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound

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Turn off the camera.

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To remove batteries

Tilt the camera and catch the batteries in your hand. Be careful not to drop them.

Inserting and removing the batteries

To remove the batteries, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) Be sure to remove the batteries if you are not using the camera for a long period of

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time. Batteries may be hot immediately after use. Turn off the camera and wait until the battery temperature lowers before removing them. The clock settings may reset if batteries are removed from the camera for 120 hours

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or more. Always use all new batteries of the same type and brand when replacing batteries.

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The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.

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

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Inserting and removing the batteries

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, replace the batteries with new ones.

Remaining battery

When you insert new batteries, one of the following messages will be displayed.

• [To use alkaline battery (LR6)]

• [To use nickel metal hydride battery] If the type of new batteries is different from that indicated in the message, change the setting of [Battery] (→46) in the [Setup] menu.

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates. (→19)

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Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard)

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min Approx. 270 min

Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 540 pictures

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• [Program AE] Mode

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

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON]).

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

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

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

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

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Inserting and removing the batteries

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality] [HD] [HD]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

Recording conditions

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Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Approx. 210 min Approx. 280 min

Approx. 105 min Approx. 140 min

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

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

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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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Viewing pictures

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Playback time Approx. 430 min Approx. 560 min

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

The number of recordable pictures, recording time, and playback time vary, depending

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on the storage and operating conditions of the batteries, the brand and type of batteries. We recommend using [Economy] (→49) or turning off the camera frequently between

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recording sessions to save battery power. If you are going to use the camera for long periods of time, the use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended. If the available battery power is significantly reduced even when fully charged Ni-MH batteries are used, the batteries have reached the end of their life. Please purchase new batteries. Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping

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(can cause faults).

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Inserting and removing the batteries

Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions.

(When the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F))

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Recording still pictures

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time Approx. 60 min Approx. 250 min

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality] [HD] [HD]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 340 min Approx. 540 min

Approx. 120 pictures Approx. 500 pictures

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Approx. 70 min Approx. 240 min

Approx. 35 min Approx. 120 min

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Turn off the camera.

Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it

Insert the card all the way

• Push in until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and slide the door inward until it locks firmly

Card (Check orientation)

• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

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Turn off the camera.

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To remove card

Press the center of the card.

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

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

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

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

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About built-in memory/cards

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

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Built-in memory (approx. 100 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→101)

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

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Use an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an

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operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the batteries/card. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→51) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used

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to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your

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

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

of SD Speed “Class 6” motion pictures.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the 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

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

or higher for recording

Switch

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About built-in memory/cards

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).

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

16M 15 340 5580 10970

5M 45 850 14130 27450

0.3M 260 4620 76150 123570

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

HD – 8m30s 2h10m 4h30m

VGA – 21m50s 5h50m 11h45m

QVGA 3m20s 1h00m 17h00m 34h00m

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

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Cursor button / [MENU/SET]

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

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button.

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Setting the clock

Changing time setting

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

• If approximately 2 hours have elapsed after installing the batteries with sufficient power in the camera, the clock settings will be retained for about 120 hours even if the batteries are removed.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→43)

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed.

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If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Sequence of operations

Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

Set to the desired recording mode

Camera [ON/OFF] button

Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→29)

[Program AE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→33)

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→73)

[Sports] Mode Take pictures of sporting events, etc. (→72)

[Scenery] Mode Take pictures of scenery. (→71)

[Portrait] Mode Take pictures of people. (→70)

[Creative Control] Mode

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Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures. (→65)

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect. (→66)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture

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Recording motion pictures (→35)

Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

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Holding the camera

Flash (→55)

AF Assist Lamp

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the

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camera to prevent it from dropping. (→13)

Sequence of operations

Shutter button

Microphone

Motion picture button

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the lens retracts.

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

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Press the Playback button

Sequence of operations

Playback button

View pictures (→37, 75)

• Press

• Press to play back motion pictures

to select a picture

or panorama pictures

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Taking pictures once again

• Press Playback button to enter the recording mode

Turn off the camera (Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button)

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To turn on the camera in Playback Mode

Press and hold the playback button.

• Pictures on the card or built-in memory are displayed.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Focus display

(When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing)

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Using flash

Press [ ] to open the flash (→55).

When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically

●

depending on conditions. (→58) When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

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When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

Recognizes people Recognizes landscapes Recognizes night scenes and people in them (Only when Recognizes night scenes Recognizes close-ups Recognizes sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene

The icon of scene detected

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

●

same subject. If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the

●

appropriate scene mode. When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure

●

are adjusted to the recognized faces.

does not correspond to any of the above.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

is selected)

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About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Intelligent Auto] mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. 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.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[AF Tracking]

This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.

Press to set AF Mode to [AF Tracking]

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press again.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press

to lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press .

AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red

The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified.

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Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is

●

dark, [AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.

The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

●

[Picture Size] and [Burst] on the [Rec] menu The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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[Rec] menu

• [Sensitivity]: [AUTO]

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [AF Mode]: [Face Detection]

• [Metering Mode]: [Multi Metering]

• [i.Exposure]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

(9-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized

[Motion Picture] menu

• [Continuous AF]: [ON]

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Histogram] [Video Rec Area] [Exposure] [Auto Bracket] [Digital Zoom]

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Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

Recording mode:

Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Set to ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a

●

tripod, or [Selftimer]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you

●

do not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash or change [Sensitivity] settings.

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Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Jitter alert display

Aperture value Shutter speed

Adjusting focus

When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.

Adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

●

• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.

• When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

●

Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. (→60) Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. The AF area display may be larger depending on recording conditions such as dark

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locations or zoom ratio.

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Recording motion pictures

Recording mode:

You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural).

Microphone

Press the motion picture button to start recording

[Rec Quality] (→91)

Elapsed recording time Remaining recording

Immediately release the motion picture

●

button after pressing it. You can use digital zoom even while

●

recording motion pictures.

• Set the [Digital Zoom] to [ON] beforehand. (→54)

time (approx.)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

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Recording motion pictures

■

Recording motion pictures in

A motion picture will be recorded without Automatic Scene Detection operating.

■

Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

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Motion picture recording in other recording modes

For details, refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes. Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.

• Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive Art])

When recording motion pictures, we recommend using batteries with sufficient power.

●

The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

●

If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the

●

SD card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased. The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. (→58)

●

For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress. (→118)

●

The recording range may become narrower in motion pictures compared to still

●

pictures. Also, if the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→48) to [ON]. If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these

●

settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly. Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may

●

turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such

●

times, the sound may break up. This is not a malfunction.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

Press the Playback button

• Press again to enter the recording mode.

Use the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back

• Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards.

View pictures

Folder/File number

Picture number/Total pictures

It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on

●

a computer. After pressing the Playback button and switching it into the playback mode, the lens

●

barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

●

standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Move to T side

Current zoom position

1x 2x 4x 8x 16x

Move to T side

Move to W side

• Move zoom position →

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.

●

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Picture number/Total

Move to W side

pictures

Motion pictures

Panorama pictures

1-picture

screen

12-picture

screen

30-picture

screen

Calendar

screen

Move to W side

Move to T side

• When you select a picture using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET] on the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen).

Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar”

Selected date

Calendar

screen

1-picture

screen

Move to W side

12-picture

screen

30-picture

screen

Move to W side

Move to T side

• When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the display method changes to the 30-picture screen.

Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. If the clock

●

was not set, pictures will be displayed as January 1st, 2013. If the date / time was set incorrectly, pictures will be displayed with the incorrect settings.

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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing motion pictures

Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press

Playback now starts.

Motion picture recording time

When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen.

Motion picture icon

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Operations during motion picture playback

Pause/play

Single-frame rewind (while paused)

• Volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever.

It may not be possible to properly play back the motion pictures recorded using other

●

cameras. Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the

●

supplied CD-ROM.

Fast rewind (2 steps)

Stop

Fast forward (2 steps) Single-frame forward (while paused)

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Deleting pictures

Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.)

Press to delete displayed picture

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].

Do not turn off the camera during deletion.

●

Use batteries with sufficient power.

●

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

●

• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in “LOCK” position.

• Pictures not of DCF standard (→37)

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Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures

Press [ ] while viewing a picture

Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET]

■

[Delete Multi]

Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP.] button

• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again.

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

Picture selected

• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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Setting the menu

Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus.

Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode

Press [MENU/SET]

The menu selection screen is displayed.

Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET]

: Pages

The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever. : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide

Press to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET]

The selected setting is set.

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

: Settings : Selected setting : Setting description

Press [ ] button until the menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen

The screen changes each time you press the button.

The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen

●

display or some parts of the screen display are omitted. The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

●

The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

●

Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu and enter the recording screen.

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Setting the menu

Menu type

[Rec] menu

(In recording mode only) Changing picture preferences (→80)

• Enables you to set the coloring, picture size, and other items.

[Motion Picture] menu

(In recording mode only) Recording motion pictures using your own settings (→91)

• You can select the picture quality, etc.

[Setup] menu

Making the camera more convenient to use (→46)

• Enables you to specify clock settings, sound volume, and so on to make the camera easier to use.

[Playback Mode] menu

(In playback mode only) Viewing recorded pictures (→92)

• Enables you to see Slide Show or to display pictures separately under the selected categories, etc.

[Playback] menu

(In playback mode only) Using your pictures (→97)

• Enables you to specify picture protection, resizing, and other settings for pictures you have taken.

The following menus are also displayed depending on the recording mode.

●

• In the Scene Mode: Scene menu (→73)

• In the [Creative Control] mode: [Creative Control] menu (→66)

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Setting the menu

Using Quick menu

During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them.

Press [Q.MENU] button

Press to select a menu item

Press to select the settings

Press [MENU/SET]

The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording

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mode.

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Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→43)

Item Settings, notes

[Battery]

Specify the battery type so that the correct remaining battery power will be displayed.

[Clock Set]

(→24, 25)

[Beep]

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

[Volume]

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

[Monitor Display]

Adjust brightness and color of the LCD monitor.

It is suggested to use the default settings. These are intended to provide a preview of the actual picture, as accurately as possible.

[Alkaline] / [Ni-MH]

Select the type of batteries used.

Set time, date, and display format.

/ / : Low / High / Mute

[0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]

• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. Also, the camera speaker will not emit any sound.

Press to select the setting item and press to

make adjustments

Press [MENU/SET]

• Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded picture will not be affected.

• Cannot be used to set brightness and contrast when [High Angle] is selected under [Monitor Luminance].

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• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→43)

Item Settings, notes

[Monitor Luminance]

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

[Auto Power Monitor]:

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

[Power Monitor]:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).

[High Angle]: Makes the LCD monitor screen easier to see when the camera is held above eye level.

[OFF]

• Cannot select [Auto Power Monitor] and [High Angle] in playback mode.

• [Power Monitor] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press any button to make the screen brighter again.)

• [High Angle] will be canceled when the camera is turned off (including [Auto Power Off]).

• Setting [Monitor Luminance] reduces the operating time.

• Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen emphasizes brightness, some subjects may look different than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the recorded picture.

Using the [Setup] menu

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• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→43)

Item Settings, notes

[Histogram]

Check brightness in picture on graph.

[Video Rec Area]

Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording.

[ON] / [OFF]

A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.

• Histogram from time of recording is different to Histogram in playback and displayed in orange, when recording with flash or in dark locations. Also, Histogram may differ from Histograms made with image editing software.

• Histogram is not displayed during a performance of ([Intelligent Auto] Mode), [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode or Playback Zoom.

[ON] / [OFF]

• Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a guideline.

• When using Extended optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed for certain zoom ratios.

Dark ← OK → Bright

Using the [Setup] menu

(Example)

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• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→43)

Item Settings, notes

[Economy]

Turn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption.

[Auto Power Off]

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

Automatically shut off the camera while not in use.

• To restore → Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button.

• Cannot be used in the following cases: When connected to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows

[Monitor Power Save]

[ON] / [OFF]:

The LCD monitor goes dark to minimize battery consumption.

• Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimize battery consumption (except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that there is no effect on the recorded picture.

• The setting in [Monitor Luminance] is prioritized over the setting in [Monitor Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Using the [Setup] menu

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• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→43)

Item Settings, notes

[Auto Review]

Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them.

[Reset]

Reset to the default settings.

[Output]

Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device.

[ON] / [OFF]

• Automatically displays still pictures immediately after they are taken, regardless of [Auto Review] setting in [Auto Bracket] and [Burst] modes.

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

• It is recommended to set [Auto Review] to [OFF] if you want to take the next shot quickly.

[Reset Rec. settings?]

[Reset setup parameters?]

• When [Setup] settings are reset, [Age] setting in [Baby] Scene Mode is also reset.

• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

[Video Out] (DMC-LZ30PU only.)

[NTSC] / [PAL]

[TV Aspect]

Using the [Setup] menu

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• For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→43)

Item Settings, notes

[Version Disp.]

Current version is displayed.

Using the [Setup] menu

[Format]

Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card.

When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/ built-in memory carefully before formatting.

[Language]

Change display language.

• Use batteries with sufficient power. When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

• Always format cards with this camera.

• All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.

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

• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.

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

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).

Set the language displayed on the screen.

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Changing recording information display

Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms.

Press [DISP.] button to change display

■

In Recording Mode

Recording information, Number of recordable

pictures

■

In Playback Mode

Picture information

Recording information, Available recording

time

Recording information

No display Guide lines

No display

Set [Histogram] to display a histogram. (→48)

During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Panorama Playback or Slide Show:

●

You can only turn on and turn off the display. During menu display, Multi Playback or [Calendar]:

●

Display cannot be changed.

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Using Zoom

Recording mode:

You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.

Zoom In/Out

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

When Extended optical zoom

Optical Zoom range

is set

Enlarge the subject (telephoto)

Focus range

Zoom ratio

Digital Zoom range

Zoom bar

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

●

Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

●

The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates.

●

The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated -

●

this is not a fault.

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Using Zoom

Zoom types and use

The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. (→80)

■

Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 35x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.

Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot])

• [Macro Zoom]

The optical zoom ratio cannot be changed after starting to record motion pictures.

●

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Extended optical zoom

Zooming in up to 78.8x is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. EZ is short for “Extended optical zoom”.

Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• Motion picture

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.])

• When the [Burst] setting is set to

• [Macro Zoom]

To increase the zoom ratio further, the following zoom can be used in combination.

■

[Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→86)

Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

●

• [Intelligent Auto] Mode

• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR] [High Sens.])

• When the [Burst] setting is set to

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Taking pictures with flash

Recording mode:

Flash open button

■

To open the flash

Press

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

■

To close the flash

Press the flash until it clicks.

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

Be careful not to catch a finger when closing the flash.

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Taking pictures with flash

Press to display [Flash]

Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET]

Type, operations Uses

[Auto]

• Automatically judges when to use flash

[Auto/Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces red-eye)

[Forced Flash On]

• Always uses flash

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces red-eye; slow shutter speed to take

Only in the mode

Two flashes will be emitted. Do not move until after the second flash.

If [Red-Eye Removal] on the [Rec] menu is [ON], the is automatically detected and still picture data is corrected. (Only when [AF Mode] is Detection))

brighter pictures)

Normal use

Taking pictures of subjects in dark places

Taking pictures with backlight or under bright lighting (e.g. fluorescent)

Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape (tripod recommended)

appears with the flash icon, red-eye

(Face

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Taking pictures with flash

The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by

●

factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may be negligible.

Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash

●

or look at it from close range. Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).

Flash settings may be changed when changing recording mode.

●

Scene Mode flash settings are restored to default when Scene Mode is changed.

●

Edges of picture may become slightly dark if using flash at short distances without

●

using zoom (close to max. Wide). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White

●

Balance is achieved. No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).

●

Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly.

●

Flash

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Taking pictures with flash

■

Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting)

[Scene Mode]

○

–

Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness.

The flash cannot be used in the following cases.

●

○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○

– – –

–

– – –

–

○

○ ○ ○

○

○ ○ ○

– – –

–

• Recording motion pictures

• The following Scene Modes: [Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [HDR] [Sunset]

■

The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO]

Max. Wide Approx. 60 cm - 10.0 m (2.0 - 33 feet)

Max. Tele Approx. 1.5 m - 5.0 m (4.9 - 16 feet)

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Shutter speeds for each flash mode

1/60

- 1/2000th

Differs for each mode other than mode.

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Taking close-up pictures

Recording mode:

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm (0.033 feet) for max. Wide).

Press to display [Macro Mode]

Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET]

display

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Taking close-up pictures

Focus range

When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode.

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Shortest recording distance

The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position. At the time of zooming, even if [Macro Mode] is set to [AF Macro] ( ), the shortest recording distance is the same as when the mode is set to OFF.

Zoom

Max. Wide 1 cm (0.033 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet)

Max. Tele 1.5 m (4.9 feet) 2 m (6.6 feet)

Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.

●

[

Focus range

]

[Macro Mode]

[OFF]

It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.

●

Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that

●

is close to the camera, we recommend that you close the flash to set to (Forced flash off). Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures

●

if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely reduced. Resolution may be reduced around the edges of the picture.

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Taking close-up pictures

[Macro Zoom]

To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro].

Press to display [Macro Mode]

Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/ SET]

Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the max. Wide. Focus range is 1 cm (0.033 feet) - .

Return Enlarge

display

Digital Zoom magnification (1x to 3x)

In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality.

●

When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extended optical zoom does not work.

●

When [AF Tracking] or [Hi-Speed Burst] is set, macro zoom is canceled.

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Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording mode:

We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds.

Press to display [Selftimer]

Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET]

Take a picture

Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration)

• To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET]

After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp.

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You cannot use the self-timer for motion picture recording.

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure cannot be obtained.

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Recording mode:

Press to display [Exposure]

Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]

• If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction.

• If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-” direction.

• After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( for example) is displayed in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.

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The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

[Auto Bracket]

Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.

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Recording mode:

Press several times to display [Auto Bracket]

Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]

• The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still picture is

Value displayed after Exposure Compensation set

recorded with exposure adjusted in the “-” direction, and the third still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” direction.

Cannot be used with flash.

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When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is canceled.

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Canceled when the camera is turned off.

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[Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR])

• Recording motion pictures

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Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] Mode

Recording mode:

This mode allows the user to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. It may be useful when adverse conditions do not allow the auto exposure to produce an acceptable picture. A long exposure, up to 15 seconds is possible. For long exposures a tripod is recommended.

Set mode dial to

([Manual Exposure] Mode)

• Manual exposure assist is displayed.

Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine aperture value and shutter speed

[EXPOSURE] button

Aperture value/ shutter speed

Press [EXPOSURE] button

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Recording motion pictures in

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

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Manual exposure assist (estimate)

If the shutter button is pressed halfway, manual exposure assist is displayed.

Shows pictures with standard brightness.

Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value.

Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.

When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers

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for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red. LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

[Creative Control] mode

Recording mode:

You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor.

Set mode dial to

Press to select an effect, and press [MENU/SET] (→67 - 69)

• When you press [DISP.] button, a description of the selected effect is displayed.

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Changing the selected picture effects ([Creative Control] menu)

Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Creative Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select an effect, and press [MENU/SET]

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected effects.

• A motion picture cannot be recorded using [Impressive Art] in [Creative Control] Mode.

The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. (→55)

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The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording

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screen may differ from the actual recorded pictures. A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the

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camera is turned off. Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

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manually. [Sensitivity] [White Balance] [i.Exposure] [Color Mode]

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)

[Expressive]

This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.

[Retro]

This effect gives a faded image.

[High Key]

This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.

[Low Key]

This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)

[Sepia]

This effect creates a sepia image.

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

[Impressive Art]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

[High Dynamic]

This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→66)

[Cross Process]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.

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Adjusting color

Use cursor button to adjust coloring, then press [MENU/SET]

• Settings: Greenish coloring / Bluish coloring /

Yellowish coloring / Reddish coloring

[One Point Color]

This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.

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Selecting color

Select the color to be retained using the frame in the center of

the screen and press [MENU/SET]

Check the effect in the preview screen and press [MENU/SET]

• The next time this effect is used, the preview screen will display a picture with the settings of the color selected previously.

- To reselect a color: Press the [DISP.] button

- To record with current settings: Press [MENU/SET]

The selected color may not be retained for some subjects.

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Taking pictures of people [Portrait] Mode

Recording mode:

Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions.

Set mode dial to

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Tips

• The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings when the subject is people.

About flash (→58)

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Taking pictures of scenery [Scenery] Mode

Recording mode:

Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

Set mode dial to

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings when the subject is scenery.

The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. (→55)

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Taking pictures of sporting events

[Sports] Mode

Recording mode:

Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports.

Set mode dial to

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Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away.

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Recording motion pictures in

The recording mode changes to Normal motion picture.

Sports mode requires adequate lighting, to enable the higher shutter speed to be

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used. This mode may not product acceptable results when shooting indoors, under limited lighting. About flash (→58)

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Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode]

Recording mode:

Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes.

Set mode dial to

Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]

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Changing the selected scene mode ([Scene Mode] menu)

Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Scene Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET]

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.

• A motion picture cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode.

• Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:

Selected scene Scenes for motion picture

[Baby] Portrait motion picture

[Night Portrait] [Night Scenery] Low light motion picture

[HDR] Normal motion picture

Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of

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your picture. Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected

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manually. [Sensitivity] [Metering Mode] [i.Exposure] [Color Mode] Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→73)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

[Panorama Shot]

Creates a single panorama picture by stitching 3 still pictures.

Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set

Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]

Special panorama guidelines will be displayed during recording.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus

Press the shutter button fully to start recording

(Example) Taking pictures from left to right

indicates the recording progress.

is displayed after the first picture

is taken.

• Do not move the camera until is displayed.

• Carefully pan the camera horizontally until overlaps on and the shutter snaps automatically.

• Recording ends automatically after the 3 pictures are taken.

is displayed after the second

picture is taken.

• Do not move the camera until is displayed.

• Carefully pan the camera horizontally until overlaps on and the shutter snaps automatically.

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

The zoom position is fixed to the max. Wide.

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The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first

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picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first picture, the Panorama picture as a whole (when all pictures are stitched together) may not have consistent focus and brightness. The following functions are fixed to the settings indicated below.

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[Stabilizer]: [OFF] [Date Stamp]: [OFF] Since several pictures are stitched together to create a Panorama picture, some

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subjects may be distorted or the joining portions of successively taken pictures that are stitched may be noticeable. Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded properly

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when taking pictures of the following subjects or when taking pictures in the following recording conditions:

• Subjects that have a continuous monotone or pattern (sky, beach, etc.)

• Moving subjects (person, pet, vehicle, waves, or flowers swaying in the wind, etc.)

• Subjects whose colors or patterns change quickly (such as an image appearing on a display)

• Dark locations

• Locations with a flickering light source (fluorescent lamp, candle light, etc.)

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About panorama playback

You can operate the zoom lever to enlarge still pictures taken in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode in the same way as with other still pictures (Playback Zoom →38). You can also press to automatically scroll pictures in the same way as when playing back a motion picture (Motion Picture Playback →40).

• Unlike motion picture playback, you cannot perform fast forward or fast rewind by pressing or while the pictures are scrolling automatically. (You can perform single-frame forward or rewind while the automatic scrolling operation is paused.)

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→73)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

[Night Portrait]

Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness.

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Tips

• Use flash.

• Subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

[Night Scenery]

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.

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Tips

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

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After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal.

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This is not a malfunction.

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→73)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

[HDR]

The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.

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What is HDR?

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide contrast range.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]

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Settings: 3M / 2.5M / 2M / 2.5M

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Tips

• After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a

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few moments before you will be able to record another picture. A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be recorded as an afterimage.

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The camera may take a single still picture instead of several pictures under certain

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→73)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

[Food]

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.

[Baby]

Taking pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion.

Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]

Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET]

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Tips

• Make sure [Age] is [ON] before taking a picture.

[Age] print setting can be made on your computer using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the

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supplied CD-ROM.

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

• How to select a scene (→73)

• Using flash in Scene Modes (→58)

[Sunset]

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

[High Sens.]

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]

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Settings: 3M / 2.5M / 2M / 2.5M

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[Picture Size]

Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality].

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Recording mode:

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Settings:

Recording pixel level type

16M 4608x3456

10M

0.3M

14M 4608x3072

12M 4608x2592

12M 3456x3456

This setting is not available in ([Intelligent Auto] Mode).

represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures.

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Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

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[Picture Size] cannot be used in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode.

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3648x2736

2560x1920

2048x1536

640x480

Setting guide

Larger picture size Smaller picture size

Sharper Less detailed

Lower recording

capacity

Higher recording

capacity

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[Quality]

Set quality of picture.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: High quality, priority to picture quality

The setting is fixed to in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([HDR] [High Sens.])

Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures

[Sensitivity]

Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [AUTO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600]

Setting guide

[Sensitivity] [100] [1600]

Location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Interference Low High

Subject blur High Low

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

[AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject brightness.

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[AUTO] cannot be selected in [Manual Exposure] Mode.

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The [Sensitivity] is automatically set in the following case:

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• When recording motion pictures

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[White Balance]

Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) /

When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance

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with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources. Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will

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vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or . White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Sunset])

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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])

White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated.

Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the [WB Adjust.] screen. Adjust with if red is strong, adjust with if blue is strong. Press [MENU/SET].

• Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off.

• Settings remain applied when using flash.

• Fine adjustments cannot be made when [Color Mode] (→88) is set to [B&W] or [SEPIA].

• The White Balance fine adjustment level in returns to [0] when you reset the White Balance using .

(outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually)

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Using the [Rec] menu

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Setting White Balance manually ( )

Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET].

• White Balance is set to .

• Even if the camera is turned off, the set White Balance is remembered.

• Adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance.

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[AWB] operational range:

10000K

9000K

8000K

7000K

6000K

5000K

4000K

3000K

2000K

K=Kelvin color Temperature

Blue sky

Cloudy sky (rain) Shade

Sunlight White fluorescent lighting

Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[AF Mode]

Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: / / / /

Taking front-on pictures of people

(Face Detection)

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject

(AF Tracking)

Subject not centered in picture

(9-area-focusing)

Determined position for focus

(1-area-focusing) (Spot-focusing)

(1-area-focusing) will be used during motion picture recording.

Recognizes faces (up to 10 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.

AF area Yellow : When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns

green when the camera is focused.

White : Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces

that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF area are also focused.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press .

AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes

from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus. If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.

• To release AF tracking →Press

• Focus range (same as macro recording) (→60)

Focuses on up to 9 points.

1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture.

Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)

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Using the [Rec] menu

Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following case:

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• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Food])

If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in (Face Detection)

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setting, switch to another setting. If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when the movement of

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the subject is too rapid, the [AF Mode] setting switches to (9-area-focusing). Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing).

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When (AF Tracking) does not work, focus will be on (1-area-focusing).

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Cannot set to (AF Tracking) in the following cases.

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• [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Sepia] [Dynamic Monochrome] [High Dynamic])

• [B&W] and [SEPIA] in [Color Mode]

[Metering Mode]

You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure.

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Recording mode:

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Settings

[Metering Mode]

[Multi Metering]

[Center Weighted]

[Spot]

Brightness measurement

position

Whole screen

Center and surrounding area

Center and close surrounding area

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Conditions

Normal usage (produces balanced pictures)

Subject in center

Great difference between brightness of subject and background (e.g. person in spotlight on stage, backlighting)

Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[i.Exposure]

Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extended optical zoom. (Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality with Digital Zoom.)

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[Burst]

A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.

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Recording mode:

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Settings:

Setting Description

Speed: Approx. 1 picture/sec.

• You can record a series of still pictures successively until the card or built-in memory is full, but at some point the burst speed drops. (The timing at which the burst speed drops varies depending on the type of card and the number of recording pixels.)

• Focus and exposure are fixed in the first picture.

• When [Selftimer] is set, 3 pictures are taken.

• When burst is selected, the flash is unavailable.

Speed: Approx. 3 pictures/sec.

• Number of pictures taken using burst Approx. 10 pictures or more

The number of pictures that can be taken using burst varies depending

on the recording conditions and the type of card.

• Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture.

• [Sensitivity] is automatically adjusted.

[Hi-Speed Burst]

[OFF] The burst function is released.

• When [Selftimer] is set, 3 pictures are taken.

• When burst is selected, the flash is unavailable.

• The settings can be made in [Program AE] Mode only.

• The picture size is changed in accordance with the aspect ratios of the pictures (→80) prior to the setting.

Picture Aspect Ratio 4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1

Picture Size 3M 2.5M 2M 2.5M

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Using the [Rec] menu

Burst speed may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations.

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With repeated recordings, it may take a while between recordings, depending on the

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usage conditions. It may take a while to store still pictures that were taken using the burst function. If

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you continue to record while storing, the number of burst pictures that can be taken will be reduced. A high-speed card is recommended when recording using the burst function. The burst function cannot be used in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [HDR])

[Color Mode]

Set color effects.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [STANDARD] / [VIVID] (sharper) / [B&W] / [SEPIA]

[AF Assist Lamp]

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button

The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.9 feet).

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• Do not block the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range.

The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Night Scenery] [Sunset])

( displayed)

[OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.)

AF Assist Lamp

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[Red-Eye Removal]

Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ).

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection).

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The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [HDR] [Food] [Sunset] [High Sens.])

Depending on the circumstance, it may not be possible to correct red-eye.

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When the function setting is [ON], a appears with the flash icon.

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[Stabilizer]

Automatically detects and prevents jitter.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

Cases where Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:

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Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects, indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed) When recording a motion picture with a tripod, we recommend that you set the

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[Stabilizer] to [OFF].

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Using the [Rec] menu

• For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→43)

[Date Stamp]

Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF]

Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased.

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The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket] or [Burst] is set, when recording a

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motion picture, or when the [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode is set. Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures

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with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.) Cannot change the setting in [Intelligent Auto] Mode. The setting in other Recording

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Mode is applied.

[Clock Set]

Set the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu. (→25)

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Using the [Motion Picture] menu

• For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→43)

[Rec Quality]

Set the picture size of motion pictures.

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Recording mode:

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Settings:

Picture Quality Picture Size No. of Frames Picture Aspect Ratio

[HD] 1280x720

[VGA] 640x480

[QVGA]

[QVGA] is fixed when recording to the built-in memory.

Depending on the motion picture recording environment, static electricity or

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electromagnetic waves may cause the screen to go black momentarily or noise to be recorded. When recording motion pictures, it is recommended to use batteries with sufficient

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power. If you attempt to play motion pictures recorded with the camera on other devices,

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playback may not be possible, or the picture or sound quality may be poor. Additionally, incorrect recording information may be indicated.

320x240

30 fps

[Continuous AF]

Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording.

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Recording mode:

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Settings: [ON]

[OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording.

16:9

4:3

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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.

Press the Playback button

Press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET]

• [Normal Play] (→37)

• [Slide Show] (→93)

• [Category Selection] (→94)

• [Calendar] (→39)

When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

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The [Playback Mode] automatically becomes [Normal Play] when switching from

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recording mode to playback mode.

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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

• For switching [Playback Mode] (→92)

[Slide Show]

Automatically play pictures in order. Recommended when viewing on TV screen.

Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET]

[All] Play all.

[Category Selection]

Select category and play back motion or still pictures. (Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET].) (→94)

Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/ SET]

[Effect]

[ON] / [OFF]

[Setup]

[Duration]

[Repeat] [ON] / [OFF]

[1 SEC.] / [2 SEC.] / [3 SEC.] / [5 SEC.] (Only available when [Effect] is [OFF])

Select [Start] with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]

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Operations during Slide Show

(While paused)

Pause/play

(While paused) Next

Stop

When panorama pictures are played back, the [Duration] setting is disabled.

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Motion pictures cannot be played back in a Slide Show. The initial screens of motion

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pictures are played back as still pictures in the Slide Show.

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Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

• For switching [Playback Mode] (→92)

[Category Selection]

You can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category.

Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]

Recording information such as Scene Modes

[Portrait] / / [Night Portrait] / / [Baby]

[Scenery] / / [Panorama Shot] / [Sunset] /

[Night Portrait] / / [Night Scenery] /

[Sports]

[Baby]

[Food]

[Motion Picture]

[Calendar]

You can specify the recording date to search pictures. (→39)

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Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch]

You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply.

• New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.

Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press

Press to select an effect

• The picture retouched with the selected effect is displayed. (→96) For the following picture effects, see the corresponding effects of [Creative Control] Mode.

[Retro] [High Key] [Low Key] (→67) [Sepia] [Dynamic Monochrome] [Impressive Art] [High Dynamic] (→68)

• When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before retouching).

• When you press [DISP.] button, a description of the selected effect is displayed.

Press [MENU/SET]

• A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still picture is saved.

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Operation from the [Playback] menu

Select [Creative Retouch] in the [Playback] menu, and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Read Step above to perform further steps.

The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures.

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The image effect may appear weak compared to the effect given by the [Creative

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Control] Mode. It may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras.

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[Creative Retouch] is unable to be performed in the following cases:

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• Motion pictures

• Panorama pictures

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Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch]

For the setting procedures of [Creative Retouch] (→95)

[Toy Effect]

This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.

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Adjusting color

Use cursor button to adjust coloring, then press [MENU/SET]

• Settings: Orangish color

Bluish coloring

[Miniature Effect]

This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.

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Selecting direction

Use the cursor button to select the direction in which the effect is applied, and then press [MENU/SET].

• Settings: Horizontal / Vertical

[Star Filter]

This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.

[One Point Color]

This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.

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Selecting color

Use cursor button to move the frame in the center of the screen, select the color to retain, and then press [MENU/SET].

The selected color may not be retained for some subjects.

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Using the [Playback] menu

You can edit the picture (for example, cropping), and set a protection setting in the picture.

• For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→43)

In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before

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starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.

• [Creative Retouch]

• [Resize]

• [Cropping]

It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other cameras.

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[Creative Retouch]

For details (→95)

[Resize]

Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.)

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[SINGLE]

Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/ SET]

Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET]

Current size

Size after change

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

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Using the [Playback] menu

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[MULTI]

Use cursor button to select [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button (up to 50 pictures)

Number of pixels before/after resizing

Resize setting

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

Picture quality is reduced after resizing.

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Cannot resize the following pictures.

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• Motion pictures

• Still pictures that date had already been stamped

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again.

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

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Using the [Playback] menu

• For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→43)

[Cropping]

Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.

Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET]

Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET]

Expand Change position

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

Picture quality is reduced after cropping.

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Cannot crop the following pictures.

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• Motion pictures

• Still pictures that date had already been stamped

• Still pictures recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode

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Using the [Playback] menu

• For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→43)

[Protect]

Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.

Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]

[SINGLE]

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[MULTI]

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Picture protected

• To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again.

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To clear all

Select [CANCEL] in step

May not be effective when using other devices.

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and select [Yes].

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Picture protected

Panasonic DMC-LZ30 Advanced Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before use

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Cursor button

Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap

Attaching the lens cap

Attaching the shoulder strap

About the batteries

Inserting and removing the batteries

Remaining battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

About built-in memory/cards

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

Setting the clock

Changing time setting

Sequence of operations

Using flash

Automatic Scene Detection

[AF Tracking]

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Adjusting focus

Recording motion pictures

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar”

Viewing motion pictures

Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures

Setting the menu

Menu type

Using Quick menu

Using the [Setup] menu

[Battery]

[Clock Set]

[Beep]

[Volume]

[Monitor Display]

[Monitor Luminance]

[Histogram]

[Video Rec Area]

[Economy]

[Auto Review]

[Reset]

[Output]

[Version Disp.]

[Format]

[Language]

Changing recording information display

Using Zoom

Zoom types and use

Taking pictures with flash

Taking close-up pictures

Focus range

[Macro Zoom]

Taking pictures with self-timer

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

[Auto Bracket]

Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording [Manual Exposure] Mode

[Expressive]

[Retro]

[High Key]

[Low Key]

[Sepia]

[Dynamic Monochrome]

[Impressive Art]

[High Dynamic]

[Cross Process]

[One Point Color]

Taking pictures of people [Portrait] Mode

Taking pictures of scenery [Scenery] Mode

[Panorama Shot]

[Night Portrait]