PANASONIC DMC-TS1 User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TS1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT2A99

Contents

Before Use

Quick Guide ..............................................5

(Important) About the waterproof/
dustproof and anti-shock performance

of the camera ............................................7

Standard Accessories ............................. 10

Names of the Components ..................... 11

Preparation

Attaching the hand strap ......................... 13

Charging the Battery ............................... 14

• About the Battery
(charging/

number of recordable pictures) .........17

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery ...............................19

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........22

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 24

• Changing the clock setting ................25

Setting the Menu .....................................26

• Setting menu items ........................... 27

• Using the quick menu .......................29

About the Setup Menu ............................ 30

Selecting the [REC] mode,
and record still picture or

motion picture..........................................37

• Playback the recorded still pictures

or motion picture ...............................39

Basic

Taking pictures using the
automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................ 40

• Scene detection ................................ 41

• Face Recognition ..............................42

• AF Tracking Function........................42

• About the flash ..................................42

• Settings in Intelligent auto mode....... 43

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal picture mode) ...............44

• Focusing ........................................... 45

• When the subject is not in focus
(such as when it is not in the centre
of the composition of the picture

you want to take)...............................45

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......46

• Direction detection function ...............46

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................47

• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom......................47

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................49

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................50

• Using the Playback Zoom .................50

• Switching the

[PLAYBACK] mode ...........................51

Deleting Pictures .....................................52

• To delete a single picture ..................52

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............53

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor............................54

Taking Pictures using

the Built-in Flash......................................56

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................56

Taking Close-up Pictures ........................61

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........63

Compensating the Exposure ...................64

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........65

Take the outdoors

scene expressively..................................66

• [SPORTS] .........................................66

• [SNOW] .............................................66

• [BEACH & SURF]..............................66

Taking pictures that match the
scene being recorded

(Scene mode)..........................................67

• [PORTRAIT] ......................................68

• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................68

• [TRANSFORM] .................................69

• [SELF PORTRAIT] ............................69

• [SCENERY] .......................................70

• [PANORAMA ASSIST] ......................70

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• [NIGHT PORTRAIT].......................... 71

• [NIGHT SCENERY] .......................... 71

• [FOOD]..............................................72

• [PARTY] ............................................72

• [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................. 72

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................73

• [PET] ................................................. 74

• [SUNSET] .........................................74

• [HIGH SENS.] ................................... 74

• [HI-SPEED BURST] .......................... 75

• [FLASH BURST] ...............................76

• [STARRY SKY] .................................77

• [FIREWORKS] ..................................77

• [AERIAL PHOTO] ............................. 78

• [PIN HOLE] ....................................... 79

• [FILM GRAIN] ...................................79

• [UNDERWATER] ..............................80

Recording Motion Picture........................81

• Changing [REC MODE] and

[REC QUALITY] ................................ 85

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ..........................88

• [WIND CUT] ......................................89

• [LED LIGHT] .....................................90

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function.................................................... 91

• Face Recognition functions...............91

• Face settings.....................................91

Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations ................................. 95

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture .........95

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations

(World Time) .....................................98

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................ 100

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................100

• [QUALITY].......................................101

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................102

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]........................102

• [SENSITIVITY] ................................103

• [WHITE BALANCE].........................104

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................106

• [AF MODE]...................................... 107

• [PRE AF] .........................................110

• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................111

• [BURST] .......................................... 112

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................113

• [COLOR MODE]..............................113

• [STABILIZER]..................................114

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .......................114

• [AUDIO REC.] .................................115

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .........................116

• [CLOCK SET] ..................................116

Taking and viewing clipboard pictures

(Clipboard mode)...................................117

• Taking clipboard pictures ................117

• Viewing clipboard pictures ..............119

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show) ..........................................123

Selecting Pictures and Playing them
Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/

[FAVORITE PLAY]) ...............................126

• [MODE PLAY] .................................126

• [CATEGORY PLAY] ........................127

• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................128

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio................................129

• Motion pictures................................129

• Pictures with audio ..........................130

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....131

• [CALENDAR]...................................131

• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................132

• [TEXT STAMP]................................134

• [RESIZE] Reducing the

picture size (number of pixels) ........136

• [TRIMMING] ....................................137

• [LEVELING] .....................................138

• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................139

• [FAVORITE] ....................................140

• [PRINT SET] ...................................141

• [PROTECT] .....................................143

• [AUDIO DUB.] .................................144

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................145

• [COPY] ............................................145

Playing Back Pictures

on a TV Screen .....................................147

• Playing back pictures using the

AV cable (supplied).........................147

• Playing back pictures on

a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................148

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• Playing back on the TV with

HDMI socket ...................................148

Connecting to other equipment

Saving the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures ...................................... 154

• Copy the playback image

using an AV cable ...........................154

• Copying to a PC ..............................155

Connecting to a PC ...............................156

Printing the Pictures ..............................161

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it ......................................... 162

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................163

• Print Settings................................... 164

Others

Screen Display ...................................... 167

Cautions for Use ...................................170

Message Display ................................... 176

Troubleshooting ....................................179

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................189

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Before Use

Before Use

Quick Guide

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

Charge the battery. (P14)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.

Insert the battery and the card.

(P19)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the
built-in m emory. (P22) Refer to P23
when you use a card.

plug-in type

90

inlet type

Turn the camera on to take
pictures.

1 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P40)

ON/OFF

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Before Use

Play back the pictures.

1 Press [(].
2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P49)

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Before Use

(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera

• Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where

the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating
complies with the “IPX8” and “IP5X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines
described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can op erate underwater, to a depth
not exceeding 3 m for a time not exceedin g 60 minutes.
“MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock).¢2 The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of

1.5 m onto 5 cm thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if
dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m.

• Supplied accessories are not waterproof.

¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in spe cified pressure

in accordance with the handling me thod established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee
no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

¢2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure exceeding the
guaranteed performance, and in an environment with excessive dust or sand.
Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or
dropped etc.
When an impact is applied to the camera, it is recommended to consult Panasonic’s
Service Centre and perform a checkup (subject to a fee) to see if the waterproofing has
been retained properly.
Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.

∫ Handling of the camera

•

Do not leave the camera under low temperature in the cold climate, or where it has high temperature
above 40oC (especially where st rong sunl ight is shining, inside a car under the sun, close to a
heater, in the ship, beach, etc.) for long period of ti me. (Waterproof performance will degrade.)

• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover close to the water at the sea, lake ,

river or with wet hands.

• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh wa ter only.

∫ Confirm that there is no foreign object

•

In the areas adjacent to location B, please be sure that no droplets of water are present before
opening the battery door.

• Before closing the card/battery door or terminal cover, confirm that there are no foreign objects

(hair, lint, sand, dust, fluid, etc.) on the part (B and C) coloured black in the figure. When the
camera is used underwater with foreign objects clamped on the card/battery door or the
terminal cover, water may leak in, causing a malfunction.

• Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.

• If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.

• If there is any crack or deformation in the area coloured black in the figure, contact Panasonic’s

Service Ce ntre.

• Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

A Card/Battery door
B Rubber seal
C Area where rubber seal sits
D Terminal cover
E Hair and lint
F

Sand and dust

G Crack and deformation
H Fluid
I Brush (supplied )

¢1

This camera also complies with

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Before Use

∫ Securely close the SD card/battery door and terminal cover

A Red part

• To prevent water leakage please check very

carefully that no foreign object such as sand,
hair, dust or fluid is present anywhere within
the area of the door seal and door. Close the
door by pressing it firmly until it clicks. Confirm
that the “red” area on the lock tab is not visible.

∫ Using the camera underwater

•

This camera can be used under water to a depth not exceeding 3 m, where the water temperature is
between 0

• If there is water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and dried in a

well ventilated area.

• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.

• Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be

maintained, and there is a chance of water leak)

• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do no t use the camera at the location where the

water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be
applied, and it may cause malfunction)

• The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by

securely placing the hand strap around your wrist or similar measure.

•

Do not use in water that exceeds 40oC such as in baths, hot tubs, spas and hot springs.

• When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun

screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immed iately.

• Card and battery are not waterp roof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet

card or battery into the camera.

oC to 40oC and not longer than 60 minutes continuously.

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Before Use

∫ Caring of the camera after using it underwater

• After all underwater use, dry the camera thoroughly,

as quickly as possible using a lint free cloth. This must
be done within 60 minutes of use, or the waterproof
seals may be damaged.

• If the camera was used in salt water the camera must

be thoroughly rinsed and cleansed as quickly as
possible. It’s recommended that it is first rinsed with
fresh water, then submersed in fresh water in a
shallow container for about 10 minutes. When the
camera is removed, thoroughly dry it.

• Droplets of water may collect in the area around the battery door. Before opening the door

make sure this area is water-free.

• This camera has a water drain that allows water that has accumulated under the plastic trim to

drain. This may continue for up to 10 minutes, even after the camera is dried. You can place the
camera in a vertical position on a dry cloth during this time.

• If the zoom lever or mode dial does not move smoothly, it may be caused by the adhesion of

foreign objects. It may cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects
on the zoom lever or mode dial by shaking the camera in fresh water. Confirm that the zoom
lever and mode dial moves smoothly after cleaning.

• After soaking or washing the unit, wip e off water drops with a dry soft cloth and dry the unit in

an area of shade with a draft.

• This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the power button and zoom lever

etc. As a result of this, bubbles may come out when you soak the unit in water, but it is not a
malfunction. Make sure that water is completely drained from the unit after soaking in water by
standing the unit on a dry cloth for a while.

• Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof performance will deteriorate

due to deformation.

• Do not use chemicals, such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol, soap, detergents.

∫ Replacing the waterproof seal

The integrity of the waterproof seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To

•

avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please
contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs and other information.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text)
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6 CD-ROM

•

Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.

7 CD-ROM

•

Operating Instructions

8Brush
9 Hand Strap
10 Battery Case

•

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

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCa rd are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

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

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

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Names of the Components

1Flash (P56)
2 Self-timer indicator (P63)

AF assist lamp (P116)/LED light (P90)
3Lens (P172)

4 LCD monitor (P54, 167)
5 Status indicator (P20, 32, 37)
6 Playback button (P26)
7 [MENU/SET] button (P24)
8 [DISPLAY] button (P54)
9 [Q.MENU] (P29)/Delete (P52) button
10 Motion picture button (P37)
11 Mode dial (P37)

12 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P64)/

Auto bracket (P65)/White balance
fine adjustment (P105)

B: 4/Macro mode (P61)

AF Tracking (P42, 109)

C: 2/Self-timer button (P63)

D: 1/Flash setting button (P56)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

21 3

or Press 4

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2221

23

13 Shutter button (P40)
14 Camera ON/OFF button (P24)
15 Zoom lever (P47)
16 Microphone (P82, 11 5, 144)
17 Speaker (P129)

18 Hand strap eyelet (P13)
19 [HDMI] socket (P148, 150)
20 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P21, 147,

156, 161)

•

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor
(optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are
used. For connection details, refer to

P21.

21 Tripod receptacle

•

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

22 Card/Battery door (P19)
23 Release lever (P8, 19)

1413

171615

18

19
20

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Preparation

Preparation

Attaching the hand strap

Run the hand strap into the hand strap
eyelet on the camera.

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Insert your hand following the arrow, then
adjust the length.

Note

•

Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure.

• The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater with the strap around your wrist.

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Preparation

Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.

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

•

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries are

supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function
cannot be used)

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

• Charge the batte ry with the charger indoors.

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should

also be the same.)

Attach the battery with
attention to the direction of the
battery.

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Preparation

Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into

the AC input terminal. A gap will remain
as shown on the right.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

indicator A lights green.

• Chargin g is complete when the

[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after
approx. 130 min maximum).

Detach the battery after
charging is completed.

plug-in type

90

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

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

Note

•

Disconnect the charge r from the power outlet after the charging is completed.

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

recommend ed that the ba ttery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the
battery to swell up.)

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

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

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

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

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Preparation

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

•

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

∫ The battery life

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 170 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

•

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

• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

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

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer

function is set to [AUTO].)

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

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

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

decreases.

¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Powe r LCD mode and Power LCD

mode.

(P31)

The number of recordable pict ures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable
pictures decreases to about 85.]

Approx. 340 pictures

By CIPA standard in normal picture mode

¢

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Preparation

Playback time Approx. 300 min

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the

operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

Available continuous

recording time

(motion picture)

•

Recorded continuously setting the recording mode to [AVCHD Lite] and [QUALITY] to [ ]

Available recording time is different depending on the recording intervals or
conditions of use.

¢ Available recording time becomes shorter when [ON]/[OFF] of the powe r, start/stop of the

recording, or zoom operation are re peated.

¢

Approx. 100 min

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the
same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.

Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is

•

charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the
battery before it is exhausted.

• There may be a residual image on the LCD monitor when used in low temperature, such as

at the ski resort. Also, performance of the battery may temporary degrade, resulting to shorter
usage time, less number of pictures, etc. In such cases, it is recommended to purchase spare
batteries.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P7)

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the
lever A being careful about the direction
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the
direction of the arrow to remove the
battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

•

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

Close the card/battery door until it clicks.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.

• Confirm that the red part on the release lever is not

showing.

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Preparation

Note

•

Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status ind icator (green) turn off as the

settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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

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

∫ About the card/battery door.

If you turn on the power with the card/battery door open, a warning sound will go off in
order to avoid immersion and the message shown below will appear on the LCD monitor.

(P178)

The camera cannot be operated when the card/battery door is open. (Only the ON/OFF
button can be operated) Close it securely so no foreign object is clamped.

•

Messages are not displayed when the terminal cover is opened. Also, the camera can be
operated, but close the cover securely so no foreign object is clamped before using the
camera.

If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.

CHECK THAT NO SAND,

BATTERY COVER OPEN

HAIR, OR OTHER OBJECTS
ARE ON THE DOOR SEAL.

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Preparation

∫ Connecting the AC adaptor and multi conversion adaptor instead of the battery

Always purchase the AC adaptor (optional) and the multi conversion adaptor (optional) as
a set. The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Also, read the instruction for the
multi conversion adaptor (optional) regarding the connection.

1 Open the terminal cover
2 Connect the camera with the multi conversion adaptor (optional)

•

Ensure that only the AC adaptor (optional) and multi conversion adaptor (optional) for
this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.

3 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall outlet.
4 Connect the AC adaptor to the multi conversion adaptor.

Note

•

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

• Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional).

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

•

When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in
the b uilt-in memory a nd p layed ba ck.

• Wh en a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the

card and played back.

• Clipboard pictures (P117) are stored on the built-in memory even if a

card is inserted.

• When using the built-in memory

k

>ð (access indication

• Wh en using the card

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or

the card).

• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only

• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used

becomes full.

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P145)

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

¢

)

¢

)

Built-in Memory

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Preparation

Card

The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card Characteristics

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)

SDHC Memory Card

(4 GB to 32 GB)

(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)

MultiMedi aCard • Still pictures only.

¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006

for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.

¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatib le with SDHC Memory

Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the opera ting instructions for the equipment being
used.)

• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using

cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class

motion pictures.

¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regar ding continuous writing.

¢

• Fast recording and writing speed

• Write-Protect switch A provided (When

this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format data is restored
when the switch is returned to its
original position.)

¢

with “Class 6” or higher when recording

2

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

Note

•

Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P36)]. Furthermore, do not
subje ct the camera to vibration, impact or static elect ricit y.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic

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

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure

proper operation. (P36)

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

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.

A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons

ON/OFF

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in

[PLAYBACK] mode.)

Press [MENU/SET].

MENU

/SET

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time

:
:

display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P98)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

•

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.

• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM

12:00 and n oon is displayed as PM 12:00. This displa y format is common in the US and
elsewhere.

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Preparation

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,

switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having

been set, se t the clock correctly by following the
below.

“Changing the clock setting” procedure

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P27)

•

It can be change d in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.

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

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

Note

•

The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

• You can set the year from 2000 to 20 99.

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

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P134) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

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

of the camera .

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Preparation

Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

A [(] button

[MODE] playback mode menu

(P49, 123 to128)

• This menu lets you

select the setting of
the playback methods
such as playback or
slide show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE].

( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P131 to 146)

• This menu lets you

make the protection,
trimming or print
settings (DPOF), etc.
of recorded pictures.

! [REC] mode menu (P100 to 116)

• This menu lets you

set the colouring,
sensitivity, aspect
ratio, number of pixels
and other aspects of
the pictures you are
recording.

[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu

• This menu lets you

set the [REC MODE],
[REC QUALITY], and
other aspects for
motion picture
recording.

(P81 to 90)

[SETUP] menu (P30 to 36)

• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating

beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you
to operate the camera.

• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or

[PLAYBACK MODE].

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Preparation

MENU

/SET

Note

•

There are functions that cannot be set or used dependin g on the modes or menu settings being
used on the camera due to the specifications.

Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.

A [(] button
B [MENU/SET] button
C Mode dial

Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode

ON/OFF

Set the mode dial to [·].

• To set the playback menu, proceed to step 3 by

pressing the [(].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by

sliding the zoom lever.

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Preparation

Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

Press 2.

Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu
icon [ ].

Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

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Preparation

MENU

/SET

A

Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to

move to the second screen.

Press 1.

• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it

may be displayed in a differ ent way.

Press 3/4 to select [š].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Using the quick menu

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

•

Some of the men u items cann ot be set by the modes.

Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.

Press 3

/4/2/1 to select the menu item and

the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to
close the menu.

A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.

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Q.MENU

Preparation

Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.

•

In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE]
can be set.

For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27.

U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

•

Refer to P24 for details.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[WORLD TIME]

• Refer to P98 for details.

— [TRAVEL DATE]

• Refer to P95 for details.

r [BEEP]

“ [DESTINATION]:

Travel destination area

– [HOME]:

Your home area

Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.

[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET]

[LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]:

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

[BEEP TONE]:

1 2 3

[]/[]/[]

[SHUTTER VOL.]:
[] (Muted)
[] (Low)
[] (High)

[SHUTTER TONE]:

1 2 3

[]/[]/[]

u [VOLUME]

Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

[MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

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Preparation

These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.

[OFF]

[LCD MODE]

LCD

„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:

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

… [POWER LCD]:

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

• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects

may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording

in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• If the screen is difficult to see because of sunlight etc. shining on it, use your hand or another

object to block the light.

• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Powe r LCD mode and Power LCD mo de.

• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in playback mode.

[DISPLAY SIZE]

Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.

[STANDARD]/[LARGE]

Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information

[GUIDE LINE]

displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P54)

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

[PATTERN]:
[]/[]

• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.

This allows you to set either to display or not display the

[HISTOGRAM]

histogram. (P55)

[OFF]/[ON]

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Preparation

[REC AREA]

Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.

[OFF]/[ON]

You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use
to prevent discharge of the battery.

[AUTO POWER OFF]:

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

q [ECONOMY]

used for the time selected on the setting.

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

[AUTO LCD OFF]:

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

[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]

• [AUTO POWER OFF ] is set to [5 MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.

• [AUTO POWER OFF] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].

• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the

LCD monitor again.

• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.

• [AUTO POWER OFF] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adap tor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
– [AUTO DEMO]

• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adap tor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– While the self-timer is set
– While recording motion pictures
– While the menu screen is displayed
– [AUTO DEMO]

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Preparation

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

[OFF]
[1SEC.]

o [AUTO REVIEW]

[2SEC.]

[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons

is pressed.

[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then

enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.

• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P65),

[HI-SPEED BURST] (P75) and [FLASH BURST] (P76) in scene mode, burst mode (P112) and
when recording still pictures with audio (P115). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)

• In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].

• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in recording motion pictures.

v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P159)

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

When the folde r number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P36) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and th en use this

function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

w [RESET]

The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial
settings.

• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is

also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

• When the [REC] mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be also

reset, too.

• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,

[ROTATE DISP.] (P139) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P140) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]
mode menu.

– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P73) and [PET] (P74) in scene mode.
– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P95) (departure date, retur n date, location)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P98) setting.

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

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Preparation

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

y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

x [USB MODE]

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

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication

system.

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer

Protocol)” communication system.

Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback mode only)

[TV ASPECT]

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

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Preparation

Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional).

[AUTO]:

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

[1080i]:

[HDMI MODE]

The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for
output.

[720p]:

The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for
output.

[480p]:

The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for
output.

• Interlace method/progressive method

i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/60
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the
screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.

• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format

your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating
instructions fo r the TV.)

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P148 for details.

Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link
compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).

[VIERA Link]

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

[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link

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

• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• Refer to P150 for details.

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} [SCENE MENU]

A
B

[VERSION DISP.]

Preparation

Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to .

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene

mode appears.

[AUTO]: The scene mode menu screen appears. (P67)

It is possible to check which version of
firmware is on the camera.

[FORMAT]

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and multi conversion

adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• If a card has bee n inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove

the card.

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

• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.

The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.

• If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.

~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

language.

The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the
subject and displays these on the indicator. ([JITTER, SUBJ.
MOVE DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO
DEMO])

[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]

[DEMO MODE]

DEMO

A Jitter detection de monstration
B Movement detection demonstration

[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]

• In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed.

• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].

Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].

• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.

• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in playback mode.

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Preparation

Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture or motion picture

Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.

A Motion picture button
B Mode dial
C Shutter button

• The status indicator D lights when the ON/OFF

button is pressed. (It will turn off in approximately 1
second)

Switching the mode by rotating the mode
dial.

Align a desired mode with part E.

•

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust
to each mode.

SCN

NORMAL PICTURE

ON/OFF

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Preparation

∫ List of [REC] modes

¦ Intelligent auto mode (P40)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

!

Normal picture mode (P44)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Sports mode (P66)

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

¢ It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

Snow mode (P66)

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort
or a snow-covered mountain.

Beach & Surf mode (P66)

This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m underwater and at the beach.

Û Scene mode (P67)

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

ì

Clipboard mode (P117)

Record as a memo.

¢ Motion picture cannot be taken in Clipboard mode.

∫ Tips for taking good pictures

A Flash
B AF assist lamp/LED light

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still

at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the

shutter button.

• Do not block the flash and AF a ssist lamp/LED light with

your fing ers.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

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Preparation

Take the still picture after setting the mode dial

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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

Take the motion picture after setting the mode dial

Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.

∫ For more details, refer to “Recording Motion Picture” (P81).

Playback the recorded still pictures or motion picture

Press [(].

A [(] button

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

∫ For more details, refer to “Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])” (P49),

“Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio” (P129).

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Basic

1

2

[REC] mode: ñ

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

•

The following functio ns are activated automatically.

– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/ [QUICK AF]/

[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation

Set the mode dial to [ñ].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject

is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face

by the face detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance

at which the subject can be taken) differs depend ing on
the zoom magnification.

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

•

The access indication (P22) lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P56)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P47)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P81)

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Basic

Scene detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

¦

> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

Only when [‡] is selected

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

¢

[i-BABY]

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

•

• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when

the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P109).

• When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON ], and the fa ce similar to the registered face is detecte d, [R]

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

¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces

already set only when the face of a per son 3 years old or younger is detected .

∫ Face detection

When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and
it will adjust the focus and exposure. (P108)

Note

•

Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be
identified for th e same subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the

subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject,
When the subje ct is moving, When zoom is used

– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness

conditions, Underwa ter, When the camera is shaken

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the

appropriate recording mode.

• Face detection may become slower or it may not detect underwater.

∫ The Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.

•

Only when [Œ] is selected

•

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Basic

Face Recognition

Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with
information such as name and birthday.
When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will
search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus
and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face
during the face recognition, and detect the face that the picture is
taken for many times automatically, displaying the face recognition
registration screen. (P91)

Note

•

[FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure
recognition of a person.

• Faces with similar distinctive features such as those of parents and children or siblings may not

be correctly recognised.

• Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise distinctive facial features than

regular face detection.

AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.

1 Press 3.

•

[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the

screen .

• Press 3 again to cancel.

2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and

press 4 to lock the subject.

•

AF tracking frame will turn yellow.

• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be

chosen.

• Press 3 to cancel.

Note

•

Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on (P109).

About the flash

• When [‡] is selected , [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and

brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P57) is enabled, and the flash is

activated twice.

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Basic

Settings in Intelligent auto mode

• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.

[REC] mode menu

– [PICTURE SIZE]

(P91)

¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.

[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu

– [REC MODE] (P85)/[REC QUALITY]

¢2 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.

[SETUP] menu

– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]

• The settings of the following items are fixed.

[GUIDE LINE] (P31) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])

[ECONOMY] ([AUTO
POWER OFF]) (P32)

[AUTO REVIEW] (P33) [2SEC.]

Flash (P56) ‡/Œ

Self-timer (P63) 10 seconds/off

[WIND CUT] (P89) [OFF]

[QUALITY] (P101) A

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

(P102)

[WHITE BALANCE]

(P104)

[AF MODE] (P107) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected

[PRE AF] (P110)

[I.EXPOSURE] (P111) [ON]

[STABILIZER] (P114) [AUTO]

[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P116) [ON]

¢1 Fix to [
¢2 Fix to [MODE 1] during motion picture recording

Ø] when a face is not recognised during motion picture recording

• The following functions cannot be used.
– [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/

[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]

• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the normal picture mode.

What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.

¢1

(P100)/[BURST] (P112)/[COLOR MODE]¢1 (P113)/[FACE RECOG.]

¢2

(P85)/[COLOR MODE]¢2 (P113)/[LED L IGHT] (P90)

Item Settings

[5MIN.]

ISOMAX

1600

[AWB]

¢2

¢1

)

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Basic

[REC] mode: ·

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal picture mode)

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value accor ding to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.

Set the mode dial to [·].

A Mode dial

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu ” (P100).

Aim the AF area at the point you want to
focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is

focused.

• The focus range is 30 cm to ¶.

• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer rang e,

refer to

“Taking Close-up Pictures” (P61).

Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.

• The access indication lights (P22) red when pictures

are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the
card).

∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too

dark (P64)

∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red

(P104)

∫ When recording motion pictures (P81)

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Basic

A

B

C

GF

E

D

1/30

F3.3

ISO

80

1/30

ISO

80

F3.3

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

Focus

When the subject is
focused

When the subject
is not focused

Focus indication On Blinks

AF area White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus rang e
E Aperture value
F Shutter speed
G ISO sensitivity

¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.

¢

¢

(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)

When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of

the composition of the picture you want to take)

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the

focus and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you

compose the picture.

•

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1
before pressing the shutter button fully.

We recommend that you use the face
detection function when taking pictures of
people. (P107)

F3.3

1/30

1/30F3.3

ISO

ISO

80

80

F3.3

F3.3

1/30

1/30

ISO

ISO

80

80

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∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

•

Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

• When the recordable range display has appeared in red

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny obje cts

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near

subjects

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P114), a tripod or the self-timer

(P63).

•

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.

– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
– In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or

[FIREWORKS] in sc ene mode (P67)

– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]

Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P139) is set to [ON])

•

Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.

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

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Basic

[REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the

Digital Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 9.1k], do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Slide the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Slide the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom

18.6k [including optical zoom

Maximum
magnification

Picture
quality

4.6k 9.1k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

¢

[PICTURE SIZE] with

(P100) is selected.

4.6k]

36.3k [including extra optical
zoom 9.1k]

The higher the magnification
level, the greater the
deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P113) on
the [REC] menu is set to [O N].

Screen
display

W

T

W

A

[ ] is displayed.

T

W

W

B The digital zoom range is

displayed.

T

T

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Basic

• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction

with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m –¶)

¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.

Note

•

The digital zoom cannot be set when õ, or ¨ has been selected.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• “EZ” is an abbre viation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P63) for taking

pictures.

• The extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases.
– In macro zoom mode
– In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or

[FILM GRAIN] in scene mode

– when recording motion pictures

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.
– In [TRANSFORM], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST],

[FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode

– When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set

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Basic

A
B

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Press [(].

A [(] button

• When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will

be displayed. Refer to
pictures

” (P119) for information about playing

back the clipboard.

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

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

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold 2/1 during playback.

2: Fast rewind
1: Fast forward

The file number A and the picture number B only

•

change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of
the desired picture appears to play back the picture.

• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.

∫ To finish playback
Press [

(] again, press the motion picture button or press the shutter button

halfway.

“Viewing clipboard

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Basic

A

A

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Slide the zoom lever towards [L] (W).

1screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen
display (P131)

A Number of the selected picture and the total numbe r of

recorded pictures

• Slide the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous

screen.

• Pictures a re not rotated for display.

∫ To return to normal playback

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

•

An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.

2 Press [MENU/SET].

•

The picture that was selected will appear.

Using the Playback Zoom

Slide the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

•

When you slide the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after
enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of
the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

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

deteriorates.

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom

position indicatio n appears for about 1 second.

Note

•

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P137)

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

• Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback or pictures with audio playback.

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Basic

Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

Press [MENU/SET] during playback.

1
2 Press 1.
3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

[NORMAL PLAY] (P49)

All the pictures are played back.

[SLIDE SHOW] (P123)

The pictures are played back in sequence.

[MODE PLAY] (P126)

Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite]

¢1 This is the specification to record and playback high definition images.

[CATEG O RY PL AY] (P127)

The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

[FAVORITE PLAY] (P128)

¢2

Your favourite pictures are played back.

¢2 [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.

¢1

, or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected.

MENU

/SET

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Basic

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

•

Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted.

To delete a single picture

Select the picture to be deleted, and then
press [‚].

A [DISPLAY] button

‚] button

B [

Press 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].

MENU

/SET

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Basic

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

Press [‚].

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

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and
then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this

step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected picture s. If [DISPLAY] is

pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

DISPLAY

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P140) setting

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)

Note

•

Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient
battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and multi conversion adaptor (optional).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.

• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standa rd or are protected (P143), they will not be deleted

even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

R1m07s

6

1/6

100_0001

ISO

100

AWB

1/6

100_0001

2

months

10

days

1ST DAY

10:00 1.DEC.2009

10:00 1.DEC.2009

F3.3 1/30

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

A LCD monitor
B [DISPLAY] button

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not

activated. During playback zoom (P50), while playing back motion
pictures (P129) and during a slide show (P123), you can only select
“Normal display G” or “No display I”.

In recording mode

C Normal display
D Normal display
E No display
F No display (Recording

guide line)

In playback mode

G Normal display
H Display with recording

information

I No display

¢1, 3

¢

¢1, 2
¢1, 2

6

1



100_0001

100_0001

1/6

1/6

1ST DAY

1ST DAY

2

months

10

days

2

months

10

days

10:00 1.DEC.2009

10:00 1.DEC.2009 10:00 1.DEC.2009

F3.3 1/30

F3.3 1/30

10:00 1.DEC.2009

R1m07s

R1m07s

100_0001

100_0001

1/6

1/6

ISO

ISO

AWB

AWB

100

100

¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢2 It will switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures.
¢3 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You

can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the gu ide lines
are displayed.

Note

•

In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene
mode, the guide line is grey. (P67)

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10:00 1.DEC.2009

10:00 1.DEC.2009

10:00 1.DEC.2009

1/6

1/6

1/6

∫ Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal
and vertical guide lines or the cross point of
these lines, you can take pictures with
well-designed composition by viewing the size,
the slope and the balance of the subject.

A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictur es with a

well-balanced composition.

B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the

screen.

∫ About the Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

Examples of histogram

1 Properly Exposed
2 Underexposed
3 Overexposed

¢ Histogram

10:00 1.DEC.2009

10:00 1.DEC.2009 10:00 1.DEC.2009

1/6

1/6 1/6

10:00 1.DEC.2009 10:00 1.DEC.2009

1/6 1/6

1/6

10:00 1.DEC.2009

Note

•

When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in
orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

• The histogram is an app roximation in recording mode.

• The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

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

software used in PCs etc.

• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases.
– Intelligent Auto Mod e
– Multi Playback
– recording motion pictures
– Playback zoom
– Clipboard Mode
– Calendar
– When HDMI cable is connected

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A Photo flash

Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

Press 1 [‰].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to
“Available flash setting s by recording mode”. (P58)

Press [MENU/SET].

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

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

automatically set.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

:
AUTO/Red-eye
reduction

¢

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

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions ma ke
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

‰: Forced flash ON

:
Forced ON/Red-eye
reduction

Slow sync./Red-eye
reduction

Œ:

¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

¢

:

¢

Forced flas h OFF

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.

The flash is activated e very time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

• The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or

[CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P67)

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will
slow the shutter speed whe n the flash is activated so that the dark
background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the
red-eye pheno menon.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

background.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in place s where the use of the

flash is not permitted.

∫ About the digital red-eye correction

When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ( [ ], [ ], [ ] ) selected, it will
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.

¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also

correct objects other than red-eye.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Available flash settings by recording mode

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

‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ

¢

±

ñ

·

*
+

0
,

.
/
1
2

¢ When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and

brightness.

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

necess ary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ The available flash range to take pictures

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

AUTO 30 cm to 5.1 m

ISO80 30 cm to 1.4 m

ISO100 30 cm to 1.6 m

ISO200 40 cm to 2.3 m

ISO400 60 cm to 3.2 m

ISO800 80 cm to 4.6 m

ISO1600 1.15 m to 6.5 m

• In [HIGH SENS.] (P74) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between

[ISO1600] and [ISO640 0] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m to approx. 13.0 m

Tele: Approx. 90 cm to approx. 7.3 m

• In [FLASH BURST] (P76) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between

[ISO100] and [ISO3200 ] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Appro x. 30 cm to approx. 3.4 m

Tele: Approx. 30 cm to approx. 1.9 m

Wide Tel e

Available flash range

30 cm to 2.8 m

30 cm to 80 cm

30 cm to 90 cm

40 cm to 1.2 m

60 cm to 1.8 m

60 cm to 2.5 m

90 cm to 3.6 m

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

‰

¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P114).
¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P102)

• ¢2: The shutter speed be comes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
– When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].
– When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is

set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].

• In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• The shutter speed for [SPORTS], [SNOW], [BEACH & SURF] and scene modes will be

different from above table.

1/30 to 1/1300th

¢1

Œ

1 to 1/1300th
1 or 1/4th to 1/1300th

¢1

¢2

Note

•

If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the
heat or lighting from the flash.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted

properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even

when you press the shutter button fully. When [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor

turns off and the status indicator lights.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the

access indication disappears.

• The red-eye reduction effect differs between peop le. Also, if the subject was far away from the

camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

A

[REC] mode: ·

Taking Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by sliding the
zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). (AF macro mode)
You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the
subject for the extreme Wide position (5 cm). (Macro zoom mode)

Press 4 [#].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter bu tton halfway to

finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds.

At this time, the selected item is automatically set.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.

A Focus range

• [ ] is displayed during AF Macro mode and [ ]

is displayed during Macro zoom mod e.

• To cancel, select the [OFF] in step 2.

• Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed durin g zooming. Zoom

range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during Macro zoom mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Focus range in AF macro mode

¢ The focus range changes in steps.

T

W

30 cm

5 cm

• Focus range will be 5 cm to ¶ during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position.

Note

•

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,

the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.

Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between

the camera and the subject is more than 30 cm it takes longer to focus on it.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• The image quality when recording in [MACRO ZOOM] is poorer than during normal recording.

• The extra optical zoom will not function when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.

• Macro mode cann ot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE] is set.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] does not work during [MACRO ZOOM].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ· ¿¨

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Press 2 [ë].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.

Press [MENU/SET].

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

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

automatically set.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.

• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is

activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

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

self-timer setting is cancelled.

Note

•

When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before

recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P116) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.

• The number of pictures wh ich can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in scene mode is fixed to 5.

• Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto mode.

• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode or clipboard mode.

• Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.
– In [HI-SPEED BURST] and [UNDERWATER] in scene mode
– When recording motion pictures

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ·¿¨

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Underexposed

Properly
exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure
towards positive.

Compensate the exposure
towards negative.

Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,
compensate the exposure with 2/1.

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

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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

Note

•

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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

subject.

• Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ·¿

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

With auto bracket d1 EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1 EV i1 EV

Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set
the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.

• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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

Note

•

When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the

pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower
left of the screen.

• The auto bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or [AUTO POWER OFF] is

activated.

• When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review

setting. (The picture is not enlarg ed.) You cannot set the a uto review function in the [SETUP]
menu.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket is set.

• Bu rst is cancelled when auto bracket is set.

• Setting of the auto bracket cannot be performed in following conditions.
– In [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST],

[STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE] and [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode

– When recording motion pictures

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode:

Take the outdoors scene expressively

By setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more effectively
matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf.

Note

•

The mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the mo de is changed.

• Tone of the colour of the image may change when picture is taken with unma tched usage.

[SPORTS]

Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

Note

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

•

• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.

• [I.EXPOSURE] is automatically activated for [SPORTS].

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].

• The shutter speed becomes 1st of a second to 1/1300th of a second.

[SNOW]

This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or
a snow-covered mountain.

Note

•

To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
etc., clamped and close the car d/battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks. Also,

“(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera”

read

(P7) before using the camera.

• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/130 0th of a secon d.

[BEACH & SURF]

This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m underwater and at the beach.

White balance fine adjustment

You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.

1 Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.].
2 Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.

2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

•

Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.

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

•

If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.

Note

•

To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
etc., clamped and close the car d/battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks. Also,
read “( Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera”

(P7) before using the camera.

• Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes o r less after using it, then

wipe the water off with dry soft cloth. (P9)

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].

• [I.EXPOSURE] will work automatically.

• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/130 0th of a secon d.

AWB

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ¿

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

When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, t he camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

Set the mode dial to [¿].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by sliding the

zoom lever.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the

selected scene mode.

∫ About the information

•

If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 2,
explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)

Note

•

To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 2 above.

• The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the

picture may differ from the actual scene.

• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automa tically in the following scene modes.
– [PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/
[HIGH SENS.]/[FLASH BURST]

• Shutter speed for scene modes, except [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY],

[CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY] and
[FIREWORKS], will be from 1/8th of a second to 1/1300th of a second.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PORTRAIT]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to
improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look
healthier.

∫ Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Slide the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[SOFT SKIN]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)

∫ Technique for Soft skin mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Slide the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

•

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

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

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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[TRANSFORM]

Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be
recorded smoothly.

1 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/

SET].

•

It can be set from the quick menu (P29).

2 Take pictures.

Note

•

[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below.

– [] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W]

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

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

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying in private.

• Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.

• Do not use the material against the object’s intere st.

[SELF PORTRAIT]

Select this to take pictures of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self portrait mode

•

Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator
lights up when you are brough t into focus. Making sure you hold
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is

blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to
focus.

• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor

for reviewing.

• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we

recommend using the 2 second self-timer.

Note

•

The focus range is about 30 cm to 1.2 m.

• You can take a picture of yourself with au dio (P115). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will

light up while recording the audio.

• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).

• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will

remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed o r [REC] mode or
[PLAYBACK] mode is selected.

• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P114)

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

Note

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

[PANORAMA ASSIST]

You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.

∫ Setting the recording direction

1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press

[MENU/SET].

•

The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.

2 Take the picture.

•

You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].

3 Press 3 [NEXT] to select and press [MENU/SET].

•

You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.

• Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.

4 Take picture after moving the camera

horizontally or vertically so the transparent image overlaps.

•

When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.

• You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].

5 Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then

press [MENU/SET].

Note

•

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture becau se of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• We recommend using a tripod.

• The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software “ArcSoft

Panorama Maker” on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

•

Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] .)

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for

taking pictures.

• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.

• We recommend sliding the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject

when taking a picture.

Note

•

It will be low light motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.

• The focus range is 90 cm (Wide)/1.2 m (Tele) to 5 m.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture becau se of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[NIGHT SCENERY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

∫ Technique for Night scenery mode

•

When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 second s. We recommen d using the tripod and
the self-timer for takin g picture.

Note

•

It will be low light motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture becau se of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[FOOD]

This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by
the ambient light in restaurants etc.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

[PARTY]

Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.

∫ Technique for Party mode

•

Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)

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

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wid e (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject

when taking pictures.

Note

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[CANDLE LIGHT]

This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

∫ Technique for Candle light mode

•

This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.

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

Note

•

The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture becau se of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P134).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).

Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the

•

When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].

• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen

appears automatically.

3/4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.

[TITLE EDIT] section on P132.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

• It will be set to [PORTRAIT] when recording a motion picture.

• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition ” bundled

software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or

name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].

• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the

lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.

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

• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• LED light is fixed to [ ].

2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.

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[PET]

Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P134).

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P73.

Note

•

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

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

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].

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

[SUNSET]

Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid
pictures of the red colour of the sun.

Note

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

•

[HIGH SENS.]

This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

•

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

2 Take pictures.

Note

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

•

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

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

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[HI-SPEED BURST]

This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.

2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

•

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

3 Take pictures.

•

Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Maximum Burst speed

Number of recordable
pictures

• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.

• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type

and/or status of the card used.

• The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.

Note

•

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

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

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• [SENSITIVITY] will be adjusted automatically as following. However, the [SENSITIVITY] will be

set higher to make the shutter speed faster.

– When [SPEED PRIORITY] is selected: Adjust between [ISO200] and [ISO1600]
– When [IMAGE PRIORITY] is selected: Adjust between [ISO500] and [ISO800]

• Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat

taking a picture.

approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)

approx. 15 (Built-in memory)
approx. 15 to 100

¢ The maximum is 100.

¢

(Card)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[FLASH BURST]

Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still
pictures in dark places.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

•

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

2 Take pictures.

•

Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Number of recordable
pictures

Note

•

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

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

• The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/1300th of a second.

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• ISO sensitivity will be switch between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] automatically.

• See the Note on P60 when using the flash.

max. 5 pictures

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[STARRY SKY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].

1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

•

It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P29)

2 Take pictures.

•

Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown

screen is displayed.

∫ Technique for Starry sky mode

•

The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend
taking pictures with the self-timer.

Note

•

It will be low light motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

[FIREWORKS]

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

•

Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommen d using a tripod.

Note

•

It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.

• The shutter speed becomes the following.
– Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds
– When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a

second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

– You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

• The AF area is not displayed.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

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[AERIAL PHOTO]

This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode

•

We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking picture s of clouds etc.
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the
picture.

Note

•

The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

• Wh en using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

• Be careful about the refle ction from the window.

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[PIN HOLE]

Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

•

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

2 Take pictures.

Note

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

•

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

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

• Face detection ma y not operate normally in the dark areas around the

edges of the screen.

[FILM GRAIN]

Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/

SET] to set.

•

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

2 Take pictures.

Note

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

•

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

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

A

[UNDERWATER]

This is optimal to take pictures underwater 3 m or more using the marine case
(DMW-MCFT1: optional).

¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP58". It is possible to take

pictures in 3.0 m depth for 60 minutes.

Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)

You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press 2 to fix the focus.

•

The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.

• Press 2 again to cancel AF lo ck.

• When you slide the zoom lever, the AF lock is cancelled. In this

case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.

• You cannot set to AF lock when [AF MODE] is set to [ ].

White balance fine adjustment

You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.

1 Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.].
2 Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.

2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

•

Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.

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

•

If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.

Note

•

To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust,
etc., clamped and close the car d/battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks. Also,
read

“(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera”

(P7) before using the camera.

• Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes o r less after using it, then

wipe the water off with dry soft cloth. (P9)
The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

•

• LED light is fixed to [ ].

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF].

AWB

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ· ¿

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Recording Motion Picture

High definition image complying with AVCHD standard can be recorded (P85).

Select the mode

A Mode dial
B Motion picture button

∫ Modes that can be recorded for motion picture

Item Settings / Note

Intelligent auto mode Intelligent auto motion picture

ñ

Normal picture mode Normal motion picture

·

[SPORTS] Normal motion picture

[SNOW] [SNOW] motion picture

[BEACH & SURF] [BEACH & SURF] motion picture

Scene mode Scene mo tion picture

¿

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B

A

Note

•

It will be recorded in following categ ories for certain scene modes.

Selected scene mode Scene mode while recording motion picture

[BABY1]/[BABY2] Portrait mode

[NIGHT PORTRAIT],
[NIGHT SCENERY],
[STARRY SKY]

[HI-SPEED BURST],
[FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS],
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [PET]

Low light mode

Normal motion picture

• A motion picture recording matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed

above. (P67 to 80 )

Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.

• The available recording time A is displayed on the top

right and the elapsed recording time B is displayed on
the bottom right of the screen.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press

it. Audio will not be recorded for few second after it
starts recording if it is kept pressed.

• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the

built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures
cannot be recorded without audio.)

• The screen will become dark momentarily, and

recording will start after adjusting the display.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera

stops recording automatically.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

AUTO

6

3

s

R1ｍ

24

s

Note

•

The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 2 and

3.

A Still picture recording

screen

B Motion picture mode

C Motion picture

D Still picture mode

¢1

setting

recording screen

AUTO

AUTO

6

setting

¢1 The screen that is displayed during motio n picture mode setting is different depending on the

setting of the

• It is possible to set from following [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu.

– [REC MODE] (P85)/[REC QUALITY] (P85)/[WHITE BALANCE] (P104)/[I.EXPOSURE]

(P111 )/[AF MODE]

[COLOR MODE]

[REC MODE].

¢2

(P107)/[CONTINUOUS AF] (P88)/[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P113)/

¢2

(P113)/[WIND CUT] (P89)/[LED LIGHT] (P90)

¢2 The setting which can be selected are different from still picture [REC] mode menu.

• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].

• Refer to P192 for information about the available recording time.

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

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the

quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back.
Also the recording information may no t be displayed correctly.

• Operational sound of the unit, which may be caused by operation or zooming, might be

recorded.

• Noise may be recorded underwater.

• When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.

• If the Extra optical zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, recordable area

will be changed drastically since these settings are cancelled.

• Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures

with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of
Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.

• In recording motion pictures, [STABILIZER] is fixed to [MODE1].

• In recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.
– Direction detection function
– [NATURAL] and [VIVID] in [COLOR MODE]
– Extra optical zoom (EZ)
– [FACE RECOG.]

• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.

• Angle of view may be narrower in the motion picture compared with the still picture.

• Field of view during the recording of motion picture is displayed when [ REC AREA] (P32) is

set to [ON].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

When set to intelligent auto mode

• When intellig ent auto mode is selected in step 1, motion picture recording matching to the

subject or recording situation can be performed.

∫ Scene detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

¦ > [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-LOW LIGHT]

[i-MACRO]

•

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

∫ Face detection

When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust
the focus and exposure (P108).

Note

•

Follo wing [MOTION PICTURE] mod e men u cannot be set bec ause the camera sets
automatically.
[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]

• It is only possible to set the [COLOR MODE] to [STANDARD], [B/W], or [SEPIA].

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

subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or da rk, The size of the subject, The distance to

the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used

– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is

shaken

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the

appropriate recording mode.

• Face detection may become slower or it may not detect underwater.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]

Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE]
mode menu, and press 1. (P27)

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].

Recording format Effect

[AVCHD Lite]

[MOTION JPEG]

This is the data format appropriate to playback on the high
definition TV, etc. High definition motion picture can be
recorded for long time.

This is the data format appropriate to playback on the PC,
etc. It can be recorded with small picture size, making it
convenient when there is not much space left on the
memory card or when you want to attach the motion picture
to an e-mail on the PC later.

Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press

1

.

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2

Item Quality (bit rate)

¢1

Aspect rat io

High

quality

Longer

1280 k 720 pixels 17 Mbps

1280 k 720 pixels 13 Mbps

1280 k 720 pixels 9 Mbps

¢2

¢2

16:9

¢2

time

¢1 What is bit rate

This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR”
is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite
period of time) is change automatically depending on the subject to record.
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is
recorded.

¢2 What is Mbps

This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Second”, and it represents the speed of
transmission.

When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step

Item Picture size fps Aspect ratio

¢3

¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.

•

With the [ ] for [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see
back on the TV with HDMI socket

1280 k 720 pixels

848 k 480 pixels

640 k 480 pixels

320 k 240 pixels

” on P148.

2

16:9

30

4:3

“Playing

• It cannot be recorded to built-in memory except for the [ ].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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

Note

•

It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢1 with “Class 6” or higher when
recording motion pictures.

¢1 The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

• When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a hig h-speed card

with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

• Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum

recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. [AVCHD Lite] can be recorded to the
capacity of the card.

¢2 The recording may stop even if there is more space left in the card depending on the life of

the battery. (P17)

• The motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back with an AVCHD compatible

device. Check the compatibility with the instruction manual of the device. However, some of the
compatible device may playback with lower image or audio qualities, or may not playback.
Also, the recording information may not display correctly. In these cases, playback with this
unit.

• The motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] cannot be played back with devices not

compatible with AVCHD (such as conventional DVD r ecorders).

• Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some

information, will not display while playback.

• A sound might be muffed or warped when there is water on the microphone or the speaker.

Wipe the residues after letting the water drip out from the microphone and speaker by tipping it
down, and use it after letting it dry for a while. (P17 2)

¢2

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[CONTINUOUS AF]

It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set.

Select [CONTINUOUS AF] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE]
menu, and press 1. (P27)

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

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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

• Set to [OFF] when you would like to fix the focu s.

Note

•

[CONTINUOUS AF] is continuously fixed to [ON] in intelligent auto mode.

• It may take a wh ile fo r the recording to start when the [C ONTINUOUS AF] is set to [ON ].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[WIND CUT]

This will reduce the noise from wind hitting the built-in microphone.

Select [WIND CUT] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu,
and press 1. (P27)

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

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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

Note

•

Sound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set to [ON].

• [WIND CUT] cannot be set for intelligent auto mode and some of the scene modes.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[LED LIGHT]

This will illuminate the subject with a lamp when taking picture in dark surrounding.

Select [LED LIGHT] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu,
and press 1. (P27)

Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press

1.

[ ]: The light is turned on automatically depending on

[ ]: LE D light is turned on continuously while recording

[ ]: LED light is turned off continuously while recording

the condition when recording motion picture.

a motion picture.

a motion picture.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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

Note

A LED light

• Maximum illuminating range of the LED light is 70 cm.

• The life of battery will decrease when the LED light is turned on

constantly.

• It may not turn on even in a dar k place when the battery is low while set

to [ ].

• Set to [ ] for places where the usage of the light is prohibited or if the

LED light does not turn off in bright places when it is set to [ ].

• It is fixed to [ ] for [BABY1], [BABY2], and [UNDERWATER] of the scene mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ· ¿

Taking a picture with Face Recognition function

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.

Face Recognition functions

Following
set to [ON].

•

It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the
focus and exposure preferentially.

• If a name is set for a registered face, the name is displayed when

the camera detects the registered face.

• The camera will remember the face during the face recognition when

the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], and detect the face that the
picture is taken for many times automatically, displaying the face
recognition registration screen.

• It is possible to display the name during playback, or only display image with that name with

[CATEGORY PLAY]. (P127)

Up to 6 face images can be registered together with information such as name and
birthday. It makes the recognition easier by registering multiple images of same per son.

∫ Registering from the [REC] mode menu

[FACE RECOG.] functions will work when [FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is

Face settings

Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] mode menu and then press 1.

(P27)

/

Press 3

4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press 3

/

4 to select [MEMORY]

and then press [MENU/SET].

• A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people

already registered. Select the per son to be replaced. Information
of the person that was replaced will be deleted.

• To edit a face that is already registered, select [EDIT], select the

person to edit, and perform the operation from step

6.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

A

Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.

• The faces of subjects other than people (pe ts, etc.) cannot be

registered.

• Take a picture of a face from the front

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1.

[NAME]: It is possible to register names.

[PRIORITY]: The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for

[AGE]: Press 2

[FOCUS ICON]: Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.

Face image can be retaken by selecting A by pressing 2 in the edit screen, and then

•

pressing [MENU/SET].

Return to step 4 by selecting [Y ES] with 3, and pressing [MENU/SET].

For details on how to enter characters,
read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P132.

A Face image

screen

Edit

higher-priority faces.
The priority can be changed in following operation.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press [MENU/
SET].

/

then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].

1 to select the items, and then press 3/4 to set and

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen

When the
registration screen will display automatically after taking the picture of a face that has high
number of appearance.
(Registration screen is displayed after approximately 5 pictures. It is not counted when the
burst mode and auto bracket is set.)

[AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step 3 of the “Face settings”, the

1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

•

Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and
when [YES] is selected with
set to [OFF].

3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be

2 Use the operation in Step 6 and following in “Face

settings”.

•

Automatic register screen is not displayed when there are 6
people already registered.

∫ Deleting information for registered faces

1 In Step 3 of “Face settings”, select [DELETE] and then

press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the image of the person to delete

and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Note

•

[AF MODE] is fixed to [š].

• Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered

faces in the following instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.

– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– The entire face is not in the screen
– When distinctive facial features have changed with age
– Facial expression is very different
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When there is rapid movement
– When the camera is shaking
– When digital zoom is used

• After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person's picture information may be added

when the camera is turned to a different subject to take the photograph.

• When a p erson who is r egistered is n ot recognised, correct by re-registering.

• [FACE RECOG.] can be used in the following Scene modes.
– [SPORTS]
– [SNOW]
– [BEACH & SURF]
– [PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/

[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]/[PIN HOLE]

• Name registered with [FACE RECOG.] does not display for an image with names set in

[BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] of the scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date, or characters set
in [TITLE EDIT].

• Software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition” in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows to check

information of up to 3 people registered in one picture.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ· ¿

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27.

If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the
number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is)
is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have
passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT
STAMP] (P134).

•

The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P24)

Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and
then press 1.

Press 3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press

1.

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

Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/
month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/
day), and then press [MENU/SET].

• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while

the date bar is displayed.

Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1.

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

Enter the location.

• For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P132.

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

Take a picture.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about

5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date
is set.

• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Cancelling the travel date

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you
want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen
shown in step
[OFF] in step

3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to

3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].

Note

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

•

If you set [WORLD TIME] (P98) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated u sing the
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure

date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if
[TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took
them is not displayed.

• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]

(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not
recorded.

• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date

change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)

• The text set as [LOCATION] can be edited later with [TITLE EDIT].

• The name for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode will not be recorded when

[LOCATION] is set.

• [LOCATION] cannot be recorded wh en taking motion pictures.

• Intelligent auto mode cannot be set. Setting of other recording mode will be reflected.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

A

B

Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27.

You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures
you take.

•

Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P24)

Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu,
and then press 1.

• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE

SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/
SET], and set the home area on the screen in step

3.

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

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then
press [MENU/SET].

A Current time
B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press

3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.

• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not

advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one
hour.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

C
E

D

Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.

C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination

area or the home area is displayed.

Press 2/1 to select the area the travel
destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to
set.

D Current time of the destination area
E Time difference

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination,

press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to
return to the original time.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

•

Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.

• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.

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

difference from the home area.

• Except for the motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite], the pictures recorded at travel

destination will display [

“] on the screen when played back.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.

Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

Applicable modes:

∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.

(12M) 4000k3000 pixels

(8M )

(5M ) 2560k1920 pixels

(3M ) 2048k1536 pixels

(2M )

(0.3M )

∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].

(10.5M) 4000k2672 pixels

(7M )

(4.5M )

(2.5M )

∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].

¢

(9M)

(6M )

(3.5M )

(2M ) 1920k1080 pixels

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¢

¢

¢

¢

¢

¢

¢

¢

3264k2448 pixels

1600k1200 pixels

640k480 pixels

3264k2176 pixels

2560k1712 pixels

2048k1360 pixels

4000k2248 pixels

3264k1840 pixels

2560k1440 pixels

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