Panasonic DMC-TZ50 User Manual

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For details on the Wi-Fi mode function,
refer to the Operating Instructions ‘Wi-Fi mode’.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-Pana(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as a convenient source of your camera.
Model No. Serial No.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued
compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-TZ50
Responsible party: Panasonic
Support Contact:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
DMC-TZ50
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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-If you see this symbol­Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
About the battery pack
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the
battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with
equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other
foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and
) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or
throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
About the battery charger
CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT­IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURT AINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Quick start guide
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use.
When not using a card (sold separately), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.18).
Charge the battery
1
Insert the battery and the card
2
Turn on the power
3
Set REC/PLAY switch to
4
Set the mode dial to
5
Press the shutter button and take pictures
6
To play back the pictures
1. Set REC/PLAY switch to .
2. Select the picture you want to view.
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Record, view , save those precious moments.
Record (P.28)
Automatically reads the scene to take crisper pictures!
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Make ideal settings for the subject and distance just by pointing the camera!
Zoomed-in pictures
Close-up pictures of people at a distance ‘10x optical zoom’ Rapid zoom ‘EASY ZOOM’ (P.33)
Motion pictures
Capture moving scenes ‘MOTION PICTURE Mode’ 1 (P.52)
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Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots.
SD memory card/ SDHC memory
2
card (sold separately)
(Playback) on large screen (P.86)
Enjoy crisp pictures on large screens!
AV cable (supplied)
Component cable
(sold separately) Enjoy videos in HD on TV with component terminals (1080i) by using a component cable.
Print
at home, or at a digital photo center (P.78, 83)
View
With your printer
Connect directly to easily print pictures at home. Use a PictBridge­compatible printer.
USB connection cable (supplied)
At digital photo center
Give card to shop assistant to print pictures.
Save and enjoy your pictures!
Using your PC
Send by e-mail, save to hard disk. Print out pictures.
USB connection cable (supplied)
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With DVD recorder
Save to DVD or hard disk
AV cable (supplied)
Using Wi-Fi mode to upload photos to the ‘Picasa Web Albums’ (online album service) and share the photos
1
Sounds of zoom and other operations may be recorded.
2
Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.
3
See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.
4
See Operation Instructions ‘Wi-Fi mode’ for details.
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Contents
Before use
Before use .......................... 12
• Read first/ To prevent damage and faults
Preparations
Charging battery ................ 16
1
Inserting battery and card
2
• Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
• Remaining battery and
memory capacity ............... 18
Setting the clock and
3
language ............................. 19
Using menus ...................... 20
4
• Menu type ......................... 21
... 17
... 18
Standard Accessories ....... 13
Names of parts................... 14
• Mode dial ........................... 15
• Cursor button .................... 15
5
Using SETUP menu ..... 22
CLOCK SET ................22
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
LCD MODE
BEEP ........................... 23
VOLUME
GUIDE LINE
HISTOGRAM
TRAVEL DATE
ECONOMY .................. 24
AUTO REVIEW
ZOOM RESUME .........25
NO.RESET
RESET
RESET Wi-Fi SET
USB MODE .................26
VIDEO OUT
TV ASPECT
m/ft
SCENE MENU
DIAL DISPLAY
VERSION DISP. .......... 27
FORMAT
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
Basics (Record• View)
Taking picture with
1 2
3
automatic settings ........ 28
Taking pictures with
your own settings ......... 30
• Align focus for desired
composition ....................... 31
Taking pictures with zoom
• Enlarging further
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ ...............34
... 32
Applications (Record)
Changing recording
1
information display ........... 37
Taking pictures with flash
... 38
2
Taking close-up pictures .. 40
3
Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject ‘TELE MACRO function’
Positioning camera and
4
subject within accessible range for focus alignment
Taking pictures with
5
self-timer ............................ 42
Taking pictures with
6
exposure compensation ... 43
• EXPOSURE ...................... 43
• AUTO BRACKET .............. 43
................... 40
... 41
Viewing your pictures (Play)
4 5
7
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Deleting pictures ............... 36
• To delete multiple (up to 50)
or all pictures .....................36
Taking pictures according to the scene
‘SCENE MODE’ ............ 44
• Scene types ...................... 45
• PORTRAIT/SOFT SKIN/ SELF PORTRAIT/SCENERY/
SPORTS ............................ 46
• NIGHT PORTRAIT/ NIGHT SCENERY/FOOD/ PARTY/CANDLE LIGHT ... 47
• BABY/PET/SUNSET ......... 48
• HIGH SENS./
HI-SPEED BURST ............ 49
STARRY SKY/FIREWORKS/
BEACH/SNOW .................. 50
• AERIAL PHOTO/ UNDERWATER/
MUL TI ASPECT .................51
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Contents (Continued)
For details on the Wi-Fi mode function, refer to the Operating Instructions ‘Wi-Fi mode’.
Applications (Record) (Continued)
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Taking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE’ ..............................52
Useful features for travel ...................................................................53
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TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) ....................53
WORLD TIME
(Registering local time at your overseas destination) ...................54
Using REC menu ................................................................................55
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PICTURE SIZE .............................................................................55
QUALITY ......................................................................................55
ASPECT RATIO ............................................................................56
INTELLIGENT ISO .......................................................................56
SENSITIVITY ................................................................................57
WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................58
METERING MODE .......................................................................59
AF MODE .....................................................................................59
CONTINUOUS AF ........................................................................60
BURST .........................................................................................61
I.EXPOSURE ................................................................................61
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................................62
COLOR MODE .............................................................................62
ST ABILIZER .................................................................................62
MIN. SHTR SPEED ......................................................................63
AUDIO REC. ................................................................................63
AF ASSIST LAMP .........................................................................63
CLOCK SET .................................................................................63
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Taking/viewing clipboard pictures (CLIPBOARD) ......................64
• Taking clipboard pictures ...................................................................64
• Viewing clipboard pictures .................................................................64
• Zoom mark .........................................................................................65
• CLIPBOARD menu ............................................................................65
Applications (View)
Viewing as list
1
(Multi playback/Calendar
playback) ............................. 67
Viewing motion pictures ·
2
pictures with audio / Creating still pictures
from motion pictures ......... 68
Different playback methods
3
NORMAL PLAY ..........69
DUAL PLAY ................ 69
SLIDE SHOW .............70
CATEGORY PLAY ......71
FAVORITE PLAY ........ 71
Using PLAYBACK menu ... 72
4
CALENDAR ................ 72
TITLE EDIT ................. 72
• Text input method ............. 72
TEXT STAMP .............73
RESIZE ...................... 74
TRIMMING ................. 75
ASPECT CONV. .........76
ROT ATE ..................... 76
ROTATE DISP. ...........76
FA VORITE .................. 77
DPOF PRINT .............. 78
PROTECT .................. 79
AUDIO DUB. .............. 79
COPY ......................... 80
Connecting with other devices
Using with your PC ............ 81
1
Printing ............................... 83
2
• Printing multiple pictures ...84
• Print with date and text ......84
... 69
Making print settings on camera
Viewing on TV screen ....... 86
3
• View on TV with
component terminal ........... 87
... 85
Others
List of LCD monitor displays
... 88
1
Message displays .............. 90
2
Q&A Troubleshooting ...... 92
3
Usage cautions and notes
... 98
4
Recording picture/time capacity
... 100
5
Specifications .................. 102
6
Optional accessories ...... 104
7
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form ...................... 105
Request for Service Notice
Limited Warranty .............107
Customer Services Directory
Index ..................................110
.. 106 .. 109
Quick setting .......................................................................................66
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Before use

Read first
Do a test shot first!
Check first to see if you can take pictures
and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with audio) successfully.
We will not compensate for failed/
lost recording or for direct/indirect damage.
Panasonic will not provide compensation
even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card.
Certain pictures cannot be played
back
• Pictures edited on a computer
• Pictures taken or edited on a different camera
(Pictures taken or edited on this camera
may also not be able to be played back on other cameras)
Software on the supplied CD-ROM
The following actions are prohibited:
• Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent
• Copying onto networks
LCD monitor characteristics
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
Unit temperature
The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.) This will not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera.
To prevent damage and faults
Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure
• Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. (Attach strap to avoid dropping camera)
Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.
Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects
• Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater.
(If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc.)
• Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons.
Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity
• When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use.
• If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions.
• If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth.
Grip area
Lens
• If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Camera ON/OFF switch
Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc.
When using tripod
• Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws at an angle (may damage camera, screw hole, or label.)
• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)
When transporting
Switch off power. We recommend using a genuine leather
case (DMW-CT3, sold separately).
Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and notes’ (P.98).

Standard Accessories

Part numbers are as of April 2008
Battery Pack
CGA-S007A
(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)
Battery Charger
DE-A45B
(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)
Battery Carrying
Case
VYQ3680
Strap
VFC4297
USB Connection
Cable
K1HA08CD0019
AV Cable
K1HA08CD0020
CD-ROM
Please dispose of all packaging
appropriately.
Optional accessories (P.104)
• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P.18)
• If any accessories have been lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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Names of parts

Cursor button
Mode dial
Strap eyelet
Camera ON/OFF switch
(P.19)
E.ZOOM button
(P.33)
Shutter button (P.28)
Zoom lever (P.32)
Flash (P.29)
Lens (P.13) Speaker (P.23) Microphone
Do not block microphone with fingers. (P.52, 63, 79)
LCD monitor
(P.22, 37, 88)
Status indicator
(P.17, 28)
DISPLAY button (P.37) Signal strength button
(Refer to the Operating Instructions ‘Wi-Fi mode’.)
Q.MENU
(Quick setting P.66)/
delete button
(P.36)
Release lever (P.17)
COMPONENT OUT socket
(P.87)
AV OUT / DIGITAL socket
(P.81, 83, 86)
DC IN socket (P.81, 83)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door
Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp
(P.63)
Lens barrel
We recommend using the strap to avoid dropping the camera.
REC/PLAY switch
(P.28, 35)
(P.17)
(P.42)/
Recording
Playback
Align to correct mode
INTELLIGENT AUTO mode NORMAL PICTURE mode
SCENE mode MOTION PICTURE mode CLIPBOARD mode
Wi-Fi mode
Take pictures with automatic settings (P.28).
Take pictures with customized settings (P.30).
Take pictures according to scene (P.44). Take motion pictures (P.52). Take pictures as memos (P.64).
Use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) communication function to upload to your web album and share your pictures. Operating Instructions ‘Wi-Fi Mode’.)
Up/down/
left/right selection
Up
left
down
In this manual, direction buttons to be pressed will be shown in gray, or with ▲▼◄►.
Product illustrations and screens may vary.
right
Self-timer (P.42)
Macro mode (P.40)
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Displayed on screen when mode changed
(Please refer to the
Exposure
compensation
(P.43)
Auto bracket (P.43) White balance fine
adjustment
(P.58)
Backlight
compensation
(P.29)
Flash (P.38) MENU/SET
(menu display/set/finish)
(P.20)
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Preparations

Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
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Preparations

Inserting battery and card

2
Connect to charger
Battery (model- specific)
Do not insert metal subjects such as clips. (Can cause fire)
Charger (model - specific)
Charging light (CHARGE)
On: Charging in progress, approx. 120 min. (Max.) Off: Charging complete (Disconnect charger and battery when
If light is flashing:Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is
Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
Approximate battery life
Number of pictures : 300 (at 30-sec intervals)
(equivalent to approx. 150 mins)
Values based on CIPA standards. (P.99)
Number reduced if intervals longer – approx. 75 pictures if 2-minute intervals
Playback time: Approx. 360 mins
Above figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).
charging is complete.)
too high or too low (charging may not be completed).
(Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.)
1
Indoor electrical outlet (charge at room temperature of 10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F))
Fold out pins and plug into electrical outlet
2
Battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
Status indicator
To remove
To remove battery: To remove card: move lever in
direction of arrow.
Lever
SDHC memory card (sold separately)
Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF
Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position
1
and open the lid
Completely insert battery and card
2
(both click into place)
Close lid
Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.
3
press down in center.
SD memory card/
LOCK
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OPEN
Release lever
Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged. Charging battery frequently is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) Do not disassemble or modify the charger. If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.
Please purchase a new battery. For your safety and to prevent damage to this camera, do not attempt to operate this
camera with any non-Panasonic "after-market" brand battery.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. (CGA-S007A) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged). The reading/writing speed of MultiMediaCards is slower than for SD memory cards. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparations
Inserting battery and card
(Continued)
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Preparations

Setting the clock and language

3
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.
Compatible memory cards (sold separately)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
• SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)
• SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 32 GB) Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC memory cards.
• Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC logo.
Always format cards with this camera. (P.27) If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and deleting cannot be performed. MultiMediaCards may also be used (for still pictures only)
Built-in memory (approx. 50 MB)
Internal memory is slower than SD memory card. Clipboard pictures (P.64) are saved to built-in memory. Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.80).
SDHC memory card
Switch (LOCK)
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SDHC logo
Remaining battery and memory capacity
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
1010
(Status indicator flashes when LCD monitor is off) Recharge or replace battery (P.16).
Pictures remaining (P.100)
When in operation
(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, or deleting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (DMW­AC5PP, sold separately) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
(flashes red)
Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power.
Turn on the power
‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed
1
when power is turned on for the first time.
While this message is displayed
2
Adjust year, month, date, time
3
REC/PLAY switch
To change time setting
Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from
SETUP menu (P.22), perform 3 and 4.
To set local time at
overseas destination
‘WORLD TIME’ (P.54)
To set language
Select ‘LANGUAGE’ (P.27)
from SETUP menu, and set to language displayed on the monitor.
Example of SETUP menu
setting (P.20)
Set
4
• Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing [DISPLAY] several times.)
Press MENU/SET
Select
Adjust
Press MENU/SET
CLOCK SET
0 :00
CANCEL
Select to change date format
To cancel Press
• [M/D/Y] 12:34 JAN. 1. 2008
[Y/M/D]
2008. 1. 1 12:34
[D/M/Y] 12:34 1.JAN.2008
JAN
M/D/Y
SELECT
/ 1/2008
.
Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). For model numbers and types, see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
printing pictures in digital photo center or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.73).
Time is displayed in 24-hour format. Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.
Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed,
provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.
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Preparations
Menu type
R
I
E
S
E
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Using menus

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To get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings from 4 different menus.
(Example) Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.
(REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial )
Bring up the menu
Camera ON/OFF switch
Mode dial
Shutter button
REC/PLAY switch
To restore default settings
‘RESET’ (P.25)
1
Selecting menu type
Highlight
Select the item
2
REC
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO SENSITIVITY
SELECT
REC
PICTURE QUALITY ASPECT INTELLIG SENSITIV
SELECT
SETUP
CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR
LCD MODE
BEEP
SELECT
OFF
AUTO
MENU
EXIT
Select and return to menu items
SETUP
CLOCK S WORLD T MONITOR LCD MOD BEEP
SELECT
OFF
±
0
Settings
OFF
SET
Item
REC menu (REC/PLAY switch )
REC
PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO SENSITIVITY
SELECT
Changing photography preferences (P.55 - 63)
• Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect ratio, and picture size.
OFF
AUTO
MENU
EXIT
SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch )
SETUP
CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP
SELECT
Making the camera more convenient to use (P.22 - 27)
Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds.
±
0
OFF
MENU
EXIT
PLAYBACK MODE menu (REC/PLAY switch )
PLAYBACK MODE
NORMAL PLAY DUAL PLAY SLIDE SHOW CATEGORY PLAY FAVORITE PLAY
SELECT
Viewing recorded pictures (P.69 - 71)
Choose a playback type to see your pictures on dual screens, slideshows, or just your favorite pictures.
SET
Select the setting
3
Finish
4
Settings display may vary according to items.
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SETUP
CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR LCD MODE BEEP
SELECT
SET
±
0
MENU
Page (Zoom lever can be used to switch to next screen.)
• When the REC/PLAY switch is set to ‘ ’, menu can be closed with a half-press of the shutter button.
PLAYBACK menu (REC/PLAY switch )
PLAYBACK
CALENDAR TITLEEDIT TEXT STAMP RESIZE TRIMMING
SELECT
Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting. In Wi-Fi mode, the special-purpose Wi-Fi menu is displayed. (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions ‘Wi-Fi mode’.)
Using your pictures (P.72 - 80)
Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings for printing your pictures (DPOF).
MENU
EXIT
Preparations
5

Using SETUP menu

Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds.
‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20) Default setting :
Item Settings, notes
CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. (P.19)
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at an overseas destination. (P.54)
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (7 levels).
LCD MODE
Make LCD monitor easier to see.
Set time, date, and display format.
DESTINATION: Set the local time at overseas HOME: Set date and time at home area.
+1 - +3: Brighter ±0 : Standard
1 - 3: Darker
OFF : Normal (cancel setting)
AUTO POWER LCD: The Power LCD is automatically
POWER LCD : Makes screen brighter than normal
HIGH ANGLE :
• ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be canceled when power is turned off (including POWER SAVE).
• Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see.
• ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used in the following cases. During playback mode or menu screen display, or when connected to computer/printer.
• ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any button)
• Brightness/color of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect on pictures recorded.
destination (P.54).
activated in bright places such as outdoors etc.
(for outdoor use). Makes screen easier to see when
taking pictures from high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)
Item Settings, notes
BEEP
Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.
VOLUME
Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).
GUIDE LINE
Select recording information display and types of guidelines. (P.37)
HISTOGRAM
Check subject brightness on graph. (P.37)
TRAVEL DATE
Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (P.53)
BEEP LEVEL
/ / : Mute/Low/High
BEEP TONE
/ / : Change beep tone.
SHUTTER VOL.
/ / : Mute/Low/High
SHUTTER TONE
/ / : Change shutter tone.
0 • • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6
• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume to 0)
REC. INFO. OFF /ON (Display recording information with guide lines.)
PATTERN
/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.
Only may be used in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and CLIPBOARD mode.
OFF /ON
TRAVEL SETUP OFF /SET (Register departure and return dates)
LOCATION OFF /SET (Input name of destination.) (P. 72)
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Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor and power while not in use to save battery consumption.
AUTO REVIEW
Automatically display pictures immediately after taking them.
Using SETUP menu (Continued)
POWER SAVE OFF/2MIN./ 5 MIN. /10MIN. :
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
• To restore Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on
• Cannot be used in the following cases: When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when connected to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during slideshows, when inputting characters or while connected to an access point in Wi-Fi mode.
• Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below), ‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode or CLIPBOARD mode, or ’10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.
AUTO LCD OFF OFF /15SEC./30SEC. :
LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated while monitor is off.)
• Cannot be used in the following cases: When using INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, CLIPBOARD mode, Wi-Fi mode, or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer setting or during motion picture recording.
• Monitor also shuts off during flash battery charging.
• To restore Press any button.
OFF: No auto review 1 SEC./ 2 SEC. : Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds. HOLD: Auto review screen remains until a button (other
ZOOM:
• Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
• In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’ mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of setting.
• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
the power again.
than the display button) is pressed
Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 second
ZOOM RESUME
Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off.
NO.RESET
Reset image file numbers.
RESET
Return the REC menu and SETUP menu settings to the default settings.
RESET Wi-Fi SET
Return the Wi-Fi mode setting to the default settings.
OFF / ON
• Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode.
YES / NO
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts again from 0001.
• A folder number of between 100 and 999 can be
assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches
999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.27).
• To reset folder number to 100:
First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on the folder number reset screen.
• File numbers and folder numbers. (P.82, 97)
RESET REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? YES/NO
• Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be
reset: Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’, ‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is
reset. This is not a fault.
YES/NO
• ‘tmobile’ settings will be reset to default.
Settings information for access points other than
‘tmobile’ (user ID, password, etc.) will also be reset.
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Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes
USB MODE
Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable.
VIDEO OUT
Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc.
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV, etc. (PLAYBACK mode only).
m/ft
Change display unit for distance in focus alignment (P.41).
SCENE MENU
Display scene menu when mode dial is set to SCN. (P.44)
DIAL DISPLAY
Display mode dial operation on screen.
Using SETUP menu (Continued)
SELECT ON CONNECTION
Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
PictBridge (PTP) : Select when connecting to a
PictBridge-compatible printer
PC: Select when connecting to a computer
NTSC /PAL
• Operates when AV cable is connected.
/
• When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
m : Display in meters
ft : Display in feet
OFF/ AUTO (displays scene menu)
• To display scene menu when set to ‘OFF’: Press ‘MENU/ SET’.
OFF/ ON (display)
:
SCENE MODE
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PORTRAIT
DISPLAY
SELECT
SET
NORMAL PICTURE
VERSION DISP. FORMAT
Use when ‘BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR’ or ‘MEMORY CARD ERROR’ appears.
LANGUAGE
Change display language.
DEMO MODE
View demonstration of functions.
• Check your camera’s Wi-Fi firmware version. YES/NO
• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; internal memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
• Always format cards with this camera.
All picture data including protected pictures will be
deleted. (P.79)
• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during formatting.
• Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be successfully completed.
• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) /
日本語 (Japanese) JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording)
Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on graph. (Estimate)
Large Small Large
• To stop Press display button (P.14).
• Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
• Use the movement detection demo with objects with contrasting coloring.
AUTO DEMO. :View introductory slideshow
• To close Press ‘MENU/SET’
• Demo cannot be outputted to TV.
/ DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) /
Jitter
Movement detection
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Automatic scene distinction
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Taking picture with
automatic settings
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19).
Turn on the power
Shutter button
1
Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.
Set to
2
Status indicator
Set to (INTELLIGENT AUT O mode)
3
Recognizes ‘i PORTRAIT’
Follows face to take clear, bright pictures.
Recognizes ‘i SCENERY’
Takes sharp pictures of near and far landscapes.
Recognizes ‘i MACRO’
Reads distance to take sharp pictures of close subjects
Recognizes ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’
Takes bright, natural pictures of people and night scenery. (Only with
Recognizes ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’
Uses slow shutter speed to achieve natural coloring.(Only with
Recognizes movement
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.
Focus range (P.41). In addition to automatic scene distinction, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘STABILIZER’,
and ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ will operate automatically.
The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
REC menu: ‘PICTURE SIZE ’, ‘ASPECT RATIO’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE ’, ‘STABILIZER ’
SETUP menu: ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘BEEP ’, ‘LANGUAGE’
Items that may be set differ from other recording modes.
)
)
Take a picture
4
Press halfway
(Adjust the
focus)
Press fully
INTELLIGENT AUTO
F3.3F3.3
Recognized scene icon displayed in blue for 2 sec.
• Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.
Focus display (when focus aligned: illuminated when focus is not aligned: flashing)
Backlight compensation
(brighten subject against backlight)
• To cancel compensation → Press again.
55
BACKLIGHT
Displayed when compensation is on.
To use flash
Select either (Auto) or (forced flash off).
When using , (AUTO), (Auto/red-eye reduction) and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched
F3.3F3.3
According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the
same subject.
• Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter
If desired scene type is not selected,
we recommend manually selecting the appropriate recording mode. (scene mode: P.44)
We recommend using a tripod and the
self-timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’.
When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod)
with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed can reach a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera.
The settings for the following functions are fixed.
• AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE:
• WHITE BALANCE: AWB • QUALITY: (Fine)
• AF ASSIST LAMP: ON • METERING MODE: (Multiple)
1 0.3 M only (standard) 2 (9 points) when face cannot be recognized
The following functions cannot be used.
‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’,
‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’
Holding the camera
• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at them from close range.
• Do not touch the lens.
• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.
Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
• Holding camera vertically ( P.31)
between automatically (see P.38 for details). A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye reduction.
F3.3F3.3
e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes ‘i MACRO’
1
• AF MODE: (Face detection)
Flash Lamp
BACKLIGHT
Microphone (top surface)
55
2
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Taking pictures with your
own settings
Using REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
Turn on the power
Shutter button
Zoom lever
1
Set to
2
Status indicator
Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)
3
To use zoom
(P.32)
To use flash
(P.38)
To adjust image
brightness
(P.43)
To take close-up pictures
(P.40)
To adjust coloring
(P.58)
When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image stabilizer (P.62), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.42). If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57) settings.
Take a picture
4
Press halfway
(Adjust the
focus)
Press fully
• Beep sounds when focus is not aligned.
Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.
NORMAL PICTURE
Focus display (when focus aligned: illuminated when focus is not
F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30
AF area (Aligns focus with subject; when focus aligned: green when focus is not aligned: red)
F3.3 1/101/10
Aperture value
aligned: flashing)
Jitter alert display
Shutter speed
Align focus for desired composition
Useful when subject is not in center of picture.
First adjust focus according to subject
1
Hold down
halfway
Return to desired composition
F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30
AF area
Subjects/environments which may
make focusing difficult:
• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.
• When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.
We recommend using the ‘face
detection’ function when taking pictures of people (P.59).
2
Press fully
F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30
AF area
Focus range → (P.41).
Outside of range, focus may not be aligned even if display is lit as normal.
AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom. Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Holding camera vertically
Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in
playback. (Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.76) set to ‘ON’) Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards
or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback.
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Taking pictures with zoom

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You can zoom in up to 10 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 16.9 times with ‘EX optical zoom’ with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further.
Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.
E.ZOOM
Zoom In/Out
1
Restore Enlarge
Turn to W side Turn to T side
55
1 m -п
0.05m-п
0.05m-п
1X1X
Zoom speed can be adjusted. Zoom slowly → turn slightly Zoom quickly → turn completely
Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
1 m -п
Zoom bar
10X10X
55
Focus range (P.41)
Zoom ratio (approx.)
Optical zoom and extended optical zoom (EZ)
Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.55), and to ‘extended optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extended optical zoom’.)
• Optical zoom • Extended optical zoom
Max. enlargement: 10x Max. enlargement: 11.3x - 16.9x
Maximum zoom ratios by picture size
ASPECT RATIO
PICTURE SIZE 9 M Max. enlargement 10 x 11.3 x 13.5 x 16.9 x PICTURE SIZE 8.5 M Max. enlargement 10 x 11.6 x 13.9 x 16.9 x PICTURE SIZE 7.5 M Max. enlargement 10 x 12.1 x 14.5 x 16.9 x
What is Extended optical zoom (EZ)?
If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 9 M (equivalent to 9.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.
Zoom bar
Varies according to picture size.
Optical zoom Extended optical zoom
7 M
6 M
5.5 M
5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M
4.5 M 2.5 M
3.5 M 2 M
( displayed)
To enlarge quickly to max. ratio ‘EASY ZOOM’
E.ZOOM
e.g. Picture size is 7M or less
e.g. Picture size is 7.5M or more
You can zoom further to the maximum digital zoom ratio if
‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ (P.34) is set to ‘ON’.
Easy zoom cannot be used while recording motion pictures.
The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate. In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.40) is activated when maximum zoom ratio is reached. A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more coloring appearing around the outlines of objects. The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated – this is not a fault. Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:
(MOTION PICTURE mode), ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI
ASPECT’ scene modes When using extended optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum W (1x), but this is not a fault. ‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.25) allows zoom ratio to be memorized even if power is turned off.
(zoom ratio changes with each press)
1 x Extended optical zoom maximum ratio
1 x 10 x 16.9 x
Picture quality is temporarily reduced.
9 M 3 M
8.5 M 2.5 M
7.5 M 2 M
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Viewing your pictures (Play)

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Enlarging further ‘ DIGITAL ZOOM’
Zoom 4 times further than optical/extended optical zoom (maximum 40x – 67.5x). (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.)
Display REC menu
1
REC
PICTURE SIZE QUALITY ASPECT RATIO INTELLIGENT ISO SENSITIVITY
SELECT
EXIT
OFF
AUTO
MENU
Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’
2
Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.
e.g. With 40x
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes:
(INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’,
‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI ASPECT’), when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’
REC
I.EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM COLOR MODE STABILIZER MIN. SHTR SPEED
SELECT
40×
Digital zoom area
OFF OFF
STANDARD
MODE1
MENU
MENU
EXIT
Select ‘ON’
3
REC
I.EXPOSURE
DIGITAL ZOOM
COLOR MODE STABILIZER MIN. SHTR SPEED
SELECT
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
MODE1
SET
Finish
4
Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering digital zoom range.
Within digital zoom range, AF area is displayed larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
We recommend using a tripod and the self- timer (P.42).
When there is no card inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.64).)
Mode dial
Zoom lever
1
Set to
• Set mode dial to any except .
Scroll through pictures
DISPLAY
To enlarge (playback zoom)
2X2X
Turn to
T side
Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)
• Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x
• To reduce zoom Turn lever towards W side
• Move zoom position ▲▼◄►
4X
4X
CANCELCANCEL
DELETEDELETE
To playback as list
(P.67)
To view with different
playback modes (slideshow,
etc.)
(P.69)
To rotate pictures
(P.76)
2
Previous Next
10:00
Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/
backwards.
(Only file numbers change while held down;
picture is displayed when released)
Scroll speed increases the longer you press.
(Speed may vary according to playback conditions)
If file number is not displayed, press display
button.
After the final picture, display returns to the
first picture.
Some pictures edited on computer may not
be able to be viewed on this camera.
If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to
while the power is on, the lens barrel will
be retracted after 15 seconds.
This camera is compliant with the unified
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back.
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MAR.
15.200810:00
15.2008
100–0001100–0001
File number
1/9
1/9
Picture number/ Total pictures
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