Panasonic DMC-TZ60, DMC-TZ61 Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ60

DMC-TZ61

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Before use .............................................. 8

About GPS .................................................. 10

Standard Accessories ......................... 11

Names and Functions of

Main Parts ............................................12

Viewfinder (LVF) ..........................................15

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button /

Control dial ..................................................16

Putting on the hand strap ............................16

Charging battery .................................. 17

Inserting the battery ....................................18

Charging the battery ....................................19

Remaining battery .......................................22

Guidelines for number of recordable

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

Inserting and removing the card

(optional) .............................................. 24

Saving your pictures

(cards and built-in memory) ............... 25

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................26

Setting the clock .................................. 28

Changing time settings ................................29

Basics

Sequence of operations ...................... 30

Using the control ring/control dial ..... 33

Using Quick menu .......................................34

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 35

Using flash ..................................................35

Automatic Scene Detection .........................36

Defocusing the background ........................37

[Motion Deblur] ............................................38

[iHandheld Night Shot] ................................ 39

[iHDR] ..........................................................39

AF Tracking .................................................40

[Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode .........................41

About [Intelligent Auto] setting items ..........43

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 44

Programme Shift ......................................... 45

Adjusting focus ...................................47

Recording motion pictures ................. 48

Taking still pictures while a motion

picture is being recorded .............................51

Viewing your pictures ......................... 52

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom” .........................................53

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” ...........................................54

Searching and viewing pictures by their

recording date [Calendar] ............................55

Viewing motion pictures ..................... 56

Capturing still pictures from motion

pictures ........................................................57

Deleting pictures .................................58

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures ...................................59

Setting the menu .................................60

Menu type ...................................................61

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Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 62

[Clock Set] ...................................................62

[Auto Clock Set] ..........................................62

[World Time] ................................................62

[Travel Date] ................................................62

[Airplane Mode] ...........................................62

[Beep] ..........................................................63

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................64

[Fn Button Set] ............................................ 64

[Zoom Lever Set] .........................................64

[Ring/Dial Set] ............................................. 64

[Live View Mode] .........................................65

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] .................... 65

[Monitor Luminance] ....................................66

[Composition Guide] ....................................66

[Guide Line] .................................................66

[Histogram] ..................................................67

[Video Rec Area] .........................................67

[Remaining Disp.] ........................................68

[Lens Resume] ............................................68

[MF Assist] ...................................................68

[Peaking] ..................................................... 68

[Economy] ................................................... 69

[Auto Review] ..............................................70

[Exposure Comp. Reset] .............................70

[Self Timer Auto Off] ....................................70

[No.Reset] ................................................... 71

[Reset] .........................................................71

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings] .................................71

[USB Mode] .................................................72

[TV Connection] ..........................................72

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................73

[Version Disp.] .............................................74

[Format] .......................................................74

[Language] .................................................. 74

Entering Text ........................................ 75

Application (Record)

Switching the display of recording

information, etc. ................................... 76

Taking pictures with the composition determined

[Composition Guide] ........................... 77

Using the level gauge.......................... 79

Using Zoom .......................................... 80

Zoom types and use ....................................81

[Step Zoom] .................................................83

Taking pictures with flash ...................85

Taking pictures with Auto Focus ....... 88

Taking front-on pictures of people

(Face Detection) ..........................................89

Automatically locking the focus on a

moving subject (AF Tracking) ......................90

Subject not centred in picture

(23-area-focusing) .......................................91

Determined position for focus

(1-area-focusing) .........................................91

Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) ................................ 93

Focus range ................................................ 94

[Macro Zoom] ..............................................95

Taking pictures with Manual Focus ... 96 Taking pictures by locking the

focus and/or exposure

[AF/AE Lock] ........................................ 99

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation .................................... 100

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ................... 101

Burst function .................................... 102

Taking pictures with self-timer ......... 105

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ................... 106

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed

[Shutter-Priority] Mode .....................107

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

[Manual Exposure] Mode .................. 108

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects

[Creative Control] Mode .................... 110

[Expressive] ............................................... 112

[Retro] .......................................................112

[Old Days] .................................................112

[High Key] .................................................. 113

[Low Key] ..................................................113

[Sepia] ....................................................... 113

[Dynamic Monochrome] ............................ 114

[Impressive Art] ......................................... 114

[High Dynamic] ..........................................114

[Cross Process] .........................................115

[Toy Effect] ................................................ 115

[Miniature Effect] ....................................... 116

[Soft Focus] ............................................... 117

[Star Filter] ................................................. 117

[One Point Color] ....................................... 118

Recording panorama pictures

[Panorama Shot] Mode ..................... 119

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ..................................... 123

[Portrait] .....................................................124

[Soft Skin] ..................................................124

[Scenery] ...................................................124

[Sports] ......................................................125

[Night Portrait] ........................................... 125

[Night Scenery] ..........................................125

[Handheld Night Shot] ...............................126

[HDR] ........................................................126

[Food] ........................................................126

[Baby] ........................................................127

[Pet] ...........................................................127

[Sunset] .....................................................127

[High Sens.] ...............................................128

[Starry Sky] ................................................128

[Glass Through] .........................................128

[High Speed Video] ................................... 129

[3D Photo Mode] ....................................... 130

Registering your own settings and recording

[Custom] Mode ..................................131

[Cust.Set Mem.] ........................................131

[Custom] ....................................................132

Registering preferred functions to

the [Fn] button ................................... 133

Changing the settings assigned to

the control ring/control dial .............. 134

Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.] ..................................... 135

Registering face pictures ..........................136

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons ...................................137

Useful features for travel .................. 138

[Travel Date] ..............................................138

[World Time] .............................................139

Using the [Rec] menu ........................ 140

[Aspect Ratio] ............................................140

[Picture Size] .............................................140

[Quality] .....................................................141

[Sensitivity] ................................................142

[ISO Limit Set] ...........................................143

[Extended ISO] ..........................................143

[White Balance] .........................................144

[AF Mode] ..................................................146

[Quick AF] ..................................................146

[Face Recog.] ............................................146

[AF/AE Lock] ............................................. 146

[Metering Mode] ........................................ 147

[i.Exposure] ............................................... 147

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................148

[i.Resolution] .............................................148

[i.Zoom] ..................................................... 148

[Digital Zoom] ............................................148

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................149

[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................149

[Motion Deblur] ..........................................150

[iHandheld Night Shot] .............................. 150

[iHDR] ........................................................150

[Stabilizer] .................................................150

[Date Stamp] ............................................. 151

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 152

[Rec Format] .............................................152

[Rec Quality] ..............................................152

[Still Picture Size] ...................................... 153

[Continuous AF] .........................................154

[Level Shot] ............................................... 154

[Wind Cut] .................................................155

[Zoom Mic] ................................................155

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Application (View)

Changing the picture information

display, etc. ........................................ 156

Playing back still pictures recorded

using the burst function ...................157

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................ 159

[2D/3D Settings] ........................................159

Selecting pictures to play back

[Filtering Play] .................................... 160

Narrowing down by selecting

picture type ................................................161

Narrowing down by selecting place name or landmark name of the location

where the pictures were taken .................. 161

Narrowing down by selecting pictures

recorded at a destination ...........................162

Narrowing down by selecting picture

category or a person in the picture ............162

Narrowing down by selecting recording

date ........................................................... 163

Narrowing down by selecting favourite

pictures ......................................................163

Playing back pictures in order automatically

[Slide Show] ....................................... 164

Searching by recording date

[Calendar] ........................................... 166

Retouching pictures .......................... 167

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................167

[Creative Retouch] ....................................168

Using the [Playback] menu............... 170

[Location Logging] .....................................170

[Title Edit] .................................................. 172

[Place-Name Edit] ..................................... 173

[Text Stamp] ..............................................174

[Retouch] ...................................................175

[Video Divide] ............................................176

[Resize] ..................................................... 177

[Cropping] ..................................................179

[Favorite] ................................................... 180

[Print Set] ..................................................181

[Protect] .....................................................182

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................183

[Copy] ........................................................184

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Wi-Fi/NFC

Wi-Fi® Function and NFC Function

[Airplane Mode] .........................................187

What you can do with the

Wi-Fi function ..................................... 188

Operating the camera using a

smartphone/tablet .............................189

Installing the smartphone/tablet app

“Panasonic Image App” .............................189

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ........... 190

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet using

NFC function ............................................. 194

Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet

(remote recording) .....................................196

Playing back pictures in the camera on a

smartphone/tablet .....................................197

Saving pictures in the camera to the

smartphone/tablet .....................................197

Sending pictures in the camera to social

networking services ...................................200

Sending location information to the

camera from a smartphone/tablet ............. 201

Operating the camera to send pictures

to a smartphone or tablet .......................... 202

Displaying still pictures on a TV ...... 207

Wireless printing ...............................209

Sending pictures to AV

equipment .......................................... 211

Sending pictures to a PC .................. 216

Using WEB services .......................... 221

When sending images to WEB service .....222

When sending images to

[Cloud Sync. Service] ................................227

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Using “LUMIX CLUB” ........................ 231

About the [LUMIX CLUB] .......................... 231

Configuring the external AV device

settings ......................................................236

Transferring pictures automatically

[Smart Transfer] ................................. 238

Setting [Smart Transfer] ............................240

[Auto Transfer] ...........................................241

[Transfer Now] ...........................................242

[Set Destination] ........................................243

[Charge Priority] ........................................ 244

[Display Log] .............................................244

About connections ............................ 245

[Via Network]

Connecting via a wireless access point ....246

[Direct] Connecting directly ....................... 249

Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([History Connection]/

[Favorite Connection]) ...............................250

Settings for sending pictures .....................253

[Wi-Fi Setup] menu ............................ 255

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GPS

Using the GPS function to record

the location of a picture .................... 257

[GPS Setting] ............................................258

[Repositioning] ..........................................261

[GPS Area Select] .....................................263

[Area Info. Set] .......................................... 264

[Airplane Mode] .........................................264

Adjusting the time using GPS .......... 265

Reducing the time required for

positioning ......................................... 266

Using the “GPS Assist Tool” ...................... 266

Using the Wi-Fi function to update ............270

Checking the expiration date of the

GPS assist data ........................................271

Registering my landmark.................. 272

Using the GPS log ............................. 273

Recording the GPS log .............................273

Outputting the GPS log file ........................275

Deleting the GPS log .................................276

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .......................277

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....279

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 281

Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder .......283

Copying by inserting the card into the

recorder .....................................................283

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ................................................... 283

Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC .............284

About supplied software ............................285

Installing supplied software .......................286

Downloading SILKYPIX Developer

Studio SE .................................................. 287

Copying still pictures and motion

pictures ......................................................288

Printing ............................................... 291

Printing multiple pictures ...........................293

Printing with date and text .........................293

Making print settings on the camera ......... 294

Others

List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder

displays .............................................. 295

In recording ............................................... 295

In playback ................................................298

Message displays .............................. 300

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 304

Usage cautions and notes ................ 316

User Licence Agreement

for Location Name Data ............................ 320

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

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

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

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

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

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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

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

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Always take a test shot first

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

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No compensation for missed shots

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

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Carefully observe copyright laws

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

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→316)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

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information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. Recording mode icons

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

[ ] and [ ] will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom settings.

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About GPS

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About the camera’s location name information

Before using the camera, read “User Licence Agreement for Location Name Data”. (→320)

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About the GPS function

• Information measured with this unit is simply a rough estimate. Please do not use for professional applications.

• When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera is turned off.

- Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. In

airplane cabins (during takeoff and landing) or in other restricted areas, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and then turn off the camera. (→62)

- When [GPS Setting] is [ON] and [Airplane Mode] is [OFF], power will drain from the

battery even if the camera is turned off.

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Recording location information

• The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are current as of October 2012. These will not be updated.

• Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark information may be available.

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Positioning

• Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from the GPS satellites. (→257)

• Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approx. 2 to 3 minutes to

successfully execute positioning under the following conditions: when positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is executed after the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] set to [ON], and then turned on again. Positioning can be executed faster using GPS assist data. (→266)

• Because the positions of the GPS satellites are constantly changing, depending on the recording location and conditions, it may not be possible to position such satellites accurately, or positioning discrepancy may occur.

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When using in another country

• The GPS function may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighbouring China. (Current as of January 2014)

• Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technology. Because this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another country, check with the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restrictions on bringing cameras with a GPS function.

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Standard Accessories

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

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

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (→25)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 2 3 4 5

(Top)

7 8 9 116 1210

1 Flash (→31, 85)

2 Self-timer indicator (→105) /

AF Assist Lamp (→149)

Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations.

3 Control ring (→33)

Allows you to zoom and adjust settings when recording.

4 Lens barrel

5 Lens

6 Speaker

7 Microphones (→31, 48)

8 Mode dial (→30)

Use this to select the Recording Mode.

9 Shutter button

10 Zoom lever (→80)

Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant subject.

11 Motion picture button (→48)

Record motion pictures.

12 Camera [ON/OFF] button

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

(Bottom)

13 14 15

13 Tripod mount (→318)

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

14 Card/Battery door (→18, 24)

Open this door to insert and remove a card or battery.

15 Release lever (→18, 24)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

16 17 18 21

19 20

16 Viewfinder (LVF) (→15)

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

17 Diopter adjustment dial (→15)

Turn the dial to adjust the focus in the viewfinder.

18 [LVF] button (→15)

Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor.

19 LCD monitor (→65, 66, 295)

20 Charging lamp (Red) (→20)

Wi-Fi

connection lamp (Blue) (→186)

GPS status indicator (Green) (→258)

The colour of the lamp differs depending on the function.

21 Strap eyelet (→16)

22 [HDMI] socket (→277, 279)

Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable. Doing so may cause malfunction.

23 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→277, 283, 288, 291)

This socket is also used when charging the battery. (→19)

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21 24 25

Names and Functions of Main Parts

21 Strap eyelet (→16)

24 [Wi-Fi] antenna

25 GPS antenna (→258)

26 NFC antenna (→194)

27 [Wi-Fi] button (→186)

28 Playback button

Use this to select the Recording Mode or Playback Mode.

[Q.MENU/

You can display the Quick Menu (→34) and erase pictures (→58). You can also use this button to return to the previous screen while a menu is displayed (→60).

30 [DISP.] button (→76, 156)

Use this to change display.

31 [Fn] button (→133)

Use this to use registered functions.

32 [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial (→16)

] / [ ] button

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

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Viewfinder (LVF)

When you use the viewfinder, you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright area.

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Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder

Press [LVF] button

• For each of recording mode and playback mode, whether pictures were displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are memorised. It is possible to selectively use the viewfinder for recording pictures and the LCD monitor for playing back pictures. (Setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off).

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About diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly. Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder.

Diopter adjustment dial

When doing diopter adjustment, align the centre of the viewfinder with your eye.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

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

[MENU/SET] button

• Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→60)

Cursor button

This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→60) You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ ] button ( )

Exposure Compensation (→100)

[ ] button ( )

Flash (→85)

[ ] button ( )

Burst (→102), Auto Bracket (→101), Self-timer (→105)

[ ] button ( )

Macro recording (→93, 95), Manual Focus (→96)

Control dial

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

(→33, 52, 60)

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

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Putting on the hand strap

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

Strap eyelet

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Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

• Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Yes

Turn on No

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

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

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Power supply

By using the AC adaptor (supplied) when the battery is in the unit and turning on the unit, the unit can be powered from an electrical outlet through the USB connection cable (supplied).

• The battery may become drained during recording. If the battery is drained, the

unit will turn off.

• The unit can be powered only if the battery is in it.

• Turn off the unit before inserting or removing the AC adaptor (supplied).

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery all the way

• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.

Charging battery

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Release lever

Close the card/battery door and then slide the release lever to

Lever

the [LOCK] position

Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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

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

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

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Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

AC adaptor (supplied)

USB connection cable (supplied)

Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (gold terminal).

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

• Place the camera in an upright position, and find the gold terminal at the bottom.

• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Insert the USB connection cable so that its [ mark side of the camera.

] mark will face the [ ]

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet.

• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.

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Charging the battery through the computer

Connect the camera to the USB connector of a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied).

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Charging battery

If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to

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the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.

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Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

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Charging lamp indications

Charging lamp (Red)

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops

(After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing: Charging error

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 170 min

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

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.

(For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (→304).)

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Charging battery

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

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Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated

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accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices. If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may

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not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light even when the camera is connected to the AC

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adaptor (supplied) or a computer, check to make sure it is properly connected. (→19) If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged, the charging lamp

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will light for approximately 15 seconds.

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Remaining battery

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Charging battery

Remaining battery

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

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

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

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

• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

• When using [Monitor Luminance].

• When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

• When the GPS function is operating.

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Recording still pictures (When using LCD monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

By CIPA standard

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• [Program AE] Mode

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

• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]

• Using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

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

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

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

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

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

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Charging battery

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Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor)

[Rec Format]

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time Approx. 75 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 90 min

Actual available recording time

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

stopping recording and using zoom.

Recording conditions

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

• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/25p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

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Viewing pictures (When using LCD monitor)

Playback time Approx. 210 min

[FHD/50p] [FHD/50i] [FHD/25p]

Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min

[AVCHD] [MP4]

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

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Please purchase a new battery.

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door

Insert the card all the way

• Push in until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

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To remove card

Press the centre of the card

Press

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Release lever

Card (Check orientation)

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

Pull out

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

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

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

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

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

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Built-in memory (approx. 12 MB)

You can store only still pictures.

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Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→184)

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

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

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

Type of Card Capacity Notes

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

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

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

respective formats.

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

• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for

recording motion pictures.

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

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

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picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→74) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

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

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

Switch

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (switch with [Remaining Disp.] (→68))

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

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [ ] and [Quality] is set to [ ]

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

18M 1 270 4420 8820

5M 3 650 10620 21490

0.3M 69 10050 162960 247150

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

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/50p] 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s

[FHD/50i] / [HD/50p] 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/25p] 12m00s 3h22m00s 6h50m00s

[HD/25p] 22m00s 6h27m00s 13h04m00s

[VGA/25p] 50m00s 14h12m00s 28h46m00s

• The time displayed in the table is the total time.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

• Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

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

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

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

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

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

• To cancel → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

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

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Setting the clock

Press to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function

• [GPS Setting] (→258) is set to [ON].

• To manually set date and time → Select [No], and press [MENU/SET].

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

Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]

City or area name

Difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• If the time zone of your current location is different from that of [Home], [World Time] (→139) is set to [Destination]. ([ ] will be displayed next to the time and date on the screen)

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

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studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

Current time

Changing time settings

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

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

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu

• For details about how to set the menu (→60)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→28))

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Sequence of operations

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera

Set to the desired Recording Mode

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

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→35)

[Program AE] Mode

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode

[Panorama Shot] Mode Record panorama pictures. (→119)

[Scene Mode]

[Creative Control] Mode

→

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→44)

Determine aperture, then record pictures.

(→106)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. (→107)

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→108)

Record pictures using pre-registered settings. (→131)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. (→123)

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect. (→110)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully to take the picture

Sequence of operations

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

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Recording motion pictures

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

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

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Holding the camera

Flash/AF Assist Lamp

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

Hand strap

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

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

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

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

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Microphones

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Play back pictures

Press the Playback button

Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed

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Viewing motion pictures

Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press .

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera

Sequence of operations

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Using the control ring/control dial

The “Control Ring/Control Dial” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring ( )/control dial ( ) to change the settings of the unit.

(In [Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Setting indication

Items that can be set by the control ring/control dial vary depending on Recording Modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.

Recording mode

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Step Zoom (→83)

[Program AE] Mode Programme Shift (→45)

[Aperture-Priority] Mode Aperture adjustment (→106)

[Shutter-Priority] Mode Shutter speed adjustment (→107)

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Panorama Shot] Mode Picture effects change (→119)

[Scene Mode] Scene change (→123)

[Creative Control] Mode Picture effects change (→110)

When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment. (→96)

Press to switch between aperture adjustment and shutter speed adjustment.

Control ring

Aperture adjustment

(→108)

• The control ring/control dial can be used to change to your preferred settings. (→134)

Control dial

Shutter speed adjustment

(→108)

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Using the control ring/control dial

Using Quick menu

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

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button

Press to select menu items

• The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the Recording Mode.

Turn the control ring or control dial to change the setting

Press [MENU/SET]

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

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Recording mode:

This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment.

Set mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

Using flash

Press

to select [ ] or [ ].

When [ ] is selected, the setting switches to [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] according

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to the subject and brightness. When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the [Red-Eye Removal] function is activated to

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automatically detect red-eye and correct the picture data. When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

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

When taking pictures

[i-Portrait]

[i-Baby]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Sunset]

[i-Food] [i-Macro]

The icon of scene detected

When children (that are registered in the camera with Face Recognition) under 3 years old are

recognised.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

When [iHandheld Night Shot] is [ON].

[i-Low Light] will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.

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

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When scene does not correspond to any of the above

When recording motion pictures (→48)

[i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery] [i-Macro]

When scene does not correspond to any of the above

[i-Night Portrait] (Only when [

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Handheld Night Shot]

[i-Low Light]

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

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appropriate Scene Mode. When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

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exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces.

] is selected)

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About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Intelligent Auto] mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. When the camera detects backlight, [ ] is displayed on the screen (depending on the backlighting conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly).

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Defocusing the background

You can also use [Intelligent Auto] Mode to adjust background defocusing easily, as with in [Aperture-Priority] mode.

Press

Turn the control ring or control dial to adjust background defocusing

Defocus background condition

• [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.

• You can also make adjustments with .

• To return to automatic adjustment → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.

Defocus the background

Focus the background

Press [MENU/SET]

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the

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appropriate exposure range, and the background defocusing may not change for some subject brightness. You can use [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode to adjust brightness and colouring. (→41)

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If the camera is turned off or the Recording Mode is changed, the background

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defocusing setting returns to [AUTO].

[Motion Deblur]

[Motion Deblur] automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the screen.

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The subject may be recorded in a picture size smaller than the number of pixels that

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[iHandheld Night Shot]

If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handheld, [iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise without using a tripod by combining a burst of pictures. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHandheld Night Shot] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other

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means, [iHandheld Night Shot] will not be identified. The angle of view becomes narrow slightly.

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The portions displayed in grey are not recorded.

[iHDR]

When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. It is preset to [ON] with this unit.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHDR] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET]

This function is automatically activated only when [ ] is displayed on the screen.

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In the case that a single picture is going to be composed from a burst, a message

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indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and burst recording is carried out. Note that burst recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the difference in contrast without composing the picture from a burst. The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases:

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• When the zoom ratio exceeds the maximum optical zoom ratio

• [Burst] mode

• When the flash fires

In the case of composition from a burst, afterimages may appear if the subject was

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

AF Tracking

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

Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press .

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press [MENU/SET].

AF Tracking frame ( AF Lock successful: Yellow

AF Lock failed: Red)

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

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Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

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

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dark, [AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

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[Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode

When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) Mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and colouring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the userfriendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

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Switching to [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode

Use the [iA MODE] menu to switch the mode.

Press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [iA MODE] menu and press [MENU/SET]

Use to select [Intelligent Auto Plus] and press [MENU/SET]

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Adjusting brightness, colouring, and background defocusing

Press

Press to select an item to adjust

Adjusts brightness.

Adjusts background defocusing.

Adjusts colouring.

• [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment.

Turn the control ring or control dial to adjust

Brightness Underexposure (dark) Overexposure (bright)

Defocus background condition

Colouring Warm colours

• You can also make adjustments with .

• To return to automatic adjustment → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.

Defocus the background

Focus the background

Cool colours

Press [MENU/SET]

When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the

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appropriate exposure range, and the background defocusing may not change for some subject brightness levels. If the camera is turned off or the Recording Mode is changed, the background

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defocusing and colouring settings return to [AUTO]. When you set [Exposure Comp. Reset] to [ON] in the [Setup] menu, the brightness

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setting returns to [AUTO] if you turn off the camera or change the Recording Mode.

(→70)

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

About [Intelligent Auto] setting items

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

The settings for the following items are different from other Recording Modes:

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• [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu

• [Beep] on the [Setup] menu ([Beep Level] and [Shutter Vol.] only)

The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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[Setup] menu

• [Fn Button Set]: [Composition Guide]

• [Auto Power Off]: [5MIN.]

• [Auto Review]: [2SEC]

[Rec] menu

• [Quality]: [ ] ([Fine])

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [Quick AF]: [ON]

• [i.Exposure]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

• [Sensitivity]: [ ]

• [AF Mode]: [ ] ([Face Detection])

• [Metering Mode]: [ ] ([Multi Metering])

• [i.Resolution]: [ON]

• [i.Zoom]: [ON]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

[Motion Picture] menu

• [Continuous AF]: [ON]

• [Wind Cut]: [AUTO]

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Histogram], [Video Rec Area], [Exposure Comp.], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Digital Zoom]

[ ] (23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

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Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

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Recording mode:

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Set mode dial to [ ] ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use

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[Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Self Timer]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red,

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you do not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Shtr Speed] to a slower speed.

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Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Jitter alert display

Aperture value Shutter speed

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Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode

Programme Shift

The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination is called “Programme Shift”. You can use “Programme Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value even in [Program AE] Mode.

Press the shutter button halfway

• The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in yellow on the screen.

While the numeric values are being displayed in yellow (approximately 10 seconds), turn the control ring or control dial to select the combination of shutter speed and aperture value

Exposure meter

Shutter speed (Automatic adjustment)

Aperture value (Automatic adjustment)

[ ] is displayed during Programme Shift (while the combination of a shutter speed and aperture value is being changed).

• To cancel Programme Shift → Turn the control ring or control dial until [

disappears.

] (Programme Shift indication)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1413

Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode

When the camera is turned off, Programme Shift is cancelled.

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Programme Shift is cancelled if more than 10 seconds pass after Programme Shift is

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activated. However, the Programme Shift setting is memorised. Depending on the brightness of the subject, Programme Shift may not be activated.

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Programme Shift cannot be used in the following cases:

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• When recording motion pictures

• When [Sensitivity] is set to [ ]

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Example of Programme Shift

(Aperture value)

2.0

2.8

4.0

5.6

8.0

(Ev)

1/4

1/2

1/8

1/15

1/30

1/60

1/125

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

(Shutter speed)

Programme Shift amount

Programme Shift diagram

Programme Shift limit

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value], a unit indicating the amount of exposure. The EV

changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

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Adjusting focus

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

Adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

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

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light.

• In the dark, or with significant jitter.

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

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

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

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conditions such as dark locations or zoom ratio.

The quality of the picture display may be lower during Auto Focus.

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Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Focus display

Focus range

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Recording motion pictures

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Recording mode:

You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo).

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

Press the motion picture button to start recording

Microphones [Rec Format] (→152)/

Do not block the microphones when recording motion

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pictures. Immediately release the motion picture button after

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pressing it. You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording

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Mode. You can also use zoom while recording motion

●

pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than normal.

• The operating sounds of the zoom lever or control ring/control dial may be recorded in some cases.

Still pictures can be taken during motion picture

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recording. (→51)

[Rec Quality] (→152)

Elapsed recording time

Remaining recording time (approx.)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

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Recording motion pictures

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About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.

AVCHD Progressive:

The [50p] in [FHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920 x 1080/50p, the highest quality* that complies with the AVCHD standard. Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.

This means the highest quality for this unit.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to WEB services.

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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.

• Motion pictures recorded with [50p] in [FHD] can be played back on equipment that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.

• AVCHD motion pictures recorded with the picture quality that has the [ ] icon may not play back even on compatible equipment. Record without the [ ] motion picture quality setting to prioritise playback on other equipment.

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Recording motion pictures

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

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continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera.

When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.

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Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may

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turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

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

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card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased. [Stabilizer] functions regardless of the settings before a motion picture is recorded.

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The following functions are not available:

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Extra optical zoom, flash, [Face Recog.], [Rotate Disp.] for pictures taken vertically. For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress.

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

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pictures. Also, if the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→67) to [ON]. If Extra optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these settings

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will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly. [Sensitivity] is set automatically while a motion picture is being recorded. Also [ISO

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Limit Set] is disabled. Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases:

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• [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Soft Focus], [Star Filter])

It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion

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picture recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.

Selected Recording Mode

• [Program AE] Mode

• [Aperture-Priority] Mode

• [Shutter-Priority] Mode

• [Manual Exposure] Mode

• Scene Modes ([Sports], [HDR], [Pet])

[Baby] Scene Mode Portrait Mode

Scene Modes ([Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Starry Sky])

Recording Mode while recording

motion picture

Normal motion picture

Low Light Mode

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Recording motion pictures

Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded.

Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording

Still pictures can be taken while a motion picture is being recorded.

[Still Picture Size] (→153) Maximum number of pictures

• The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded.

• When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop.

• Using [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode, a still picture may be taken with a slight delay from the time when the shutter button is pressed fully.

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Burst function

When the burst function has been set in advance, a burst of still pictures can be recorded during motion picture recording.

• When the burst setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], still pictures are automatically recorded using the [ ] setting.

• Even at the [ ] or [ ] setting, the focus is fixed at the first picture.

13.5M 10 pictures6M

When you press the shutter button halfway during motion picture recording, the

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camera will automatically refocus on a subject. This refocus movement is recorded even during motion picture recording. When priority is to be given to the motion picture videos, press the shutter button fully, and record the still pictures. Still pictures can also be created after motion picture recording. (→57) When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of

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recordable pictures are displayed. Still pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases:

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• When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA/25p]

• When recording [High Speed Video]

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

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Since the electronic shutter is used for recording, the pictures recorded may be

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distorted. Compared to normal still picture recording, the picture quality may be coarser.

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When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ], still pictures are recorded with the [ ]

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setting in JPEG file format.

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Viewing your pictures

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

Press the Playback button

• By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.

Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed

• When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another.

View pictures

Picture number/Total pictures

Location name information and latitude & longitude information are provided (→170, 260)

Folder/File number

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Ending Playback

Press the Playback button or the Motion picture button again, or press the shutter button halfway.

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

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a computer. When the camera is switched to Playback Mode, the lens barrel will be retracted after

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

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

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Viewing your pictures

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Move the zoom lever toward T side

Current zoom position

• Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.)

• To reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side.

• Move zoom position → Press .

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback, automatic scrolling

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playback of panorama pictures or burst playback.

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Viewing your pictures

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Move the zoom lever toward W side

Picture no./Total no.

Motion pictures

• Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen. (Move the lever to the T side to return.)

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

• Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

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Panorama pictures

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Viewing your pictures

Searching and viewing pictures by their recording date [Calendar]

Move the zoom lever toward W side several times

Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET]

• Pictures are displayed in Multi Playback (30-picture screen). The cursor will appear on the first picture taken on the selected date.

• You can also select the date with the control dial.

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

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taken without clock settings are displayed with the date 1st January, 2014. Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the

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calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination’s time zone.

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Viewing motion pictures

This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.

Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press

Playback now starts.

Motion picture recording time

Example: After 29 minutes and 30 seconds: [29m30s]

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

Motion picture icon (differs by [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality])

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Operations during motion picture playback

: Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps : Fast forward (2 steps

[MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures (while paused) (→57)

The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you press again.

• You can also perform these operations with the control dial.

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

The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you turn the control dial again.

• If is pressed during fast forward or rewind, it will return to normal playback speed.

• Volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever.

)/Single-frame rewind (while paused)

)/Single-frame forward (while paused)

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

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

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cameras. Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].

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

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supplied CD-ROM. Motion pictures recorded with [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode play back

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at approximately 8x speed.

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Viewing motion pictures

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture.

Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback

Press [MENU/SET]

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

• Still pictures are saved with [Aspect Ratio] setting of [16:9] and [Picture Size] at 2M*.

In the following cases, saved pictures become [4:3], 0.3M.

• MP4 motion pictures with [Rec Quality] of [VGA/25p]

• High-speed motion pictures with [Recording Speed] of [200fps]

The picture quality becomes slightly lower depending on the [Rec Quality] setting of

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the original motion picture. It may not be possible to capture still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded

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with a different camera.

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Deleting pictures

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

However, pictures will not be deleted in the following cases:

• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in “LOCK” position.

• Pictures that are not based on the DCF standard (→52)

Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture

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

Do not turn off the camera while deleting.

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Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures

A picture group (→157) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.)

Press [ ] button while viewing a picture

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

• Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

[Delete Multi]

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Use to select picture and press [DISP.] button

Picture selected

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

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

• Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

• You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite] (→180).

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

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

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Setting the menu

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

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

Press [MENU/SET]

Press or turn the control dial to select the [Rec] menu, and press [MENU/SET]

Press or turn the control dial to select [AF Mode], and press [MENU/SET]

Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.)

Menu items

Menu description Operation guide

Press or turn the control dial to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET]

Setting items that can be selected

Selected setting

Setting description

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button several times

The menu closes and the previous screen reappears.

• In Recording Mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.

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Menu type

In Recording Mode

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In Playback Mode

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Setting the menu

[Rec] You can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio,

[Motion Picture] You can select the recording format and picture quality and other

[GPS] You can select the GPS setting, location name display and other

[Setup] You can perform settings for convenience of use such as the clock

[Wi-Fi] You can perform settings required to use a Wi-Fi connection and

[Playback Mode] You can choose the playback method to see [Slide Show] or to

[Playback] You can specify picture protection, resising, print settings, and other

The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

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The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

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The following menus are also displayed depending on the Recording Mode.

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• In the [Intelligent Auto] mode: [iA MODE] menu (→41)

• In the [Creative Control] mode: [Creative Control] menu (→110)

• In the [Scene Mode]: [Scene Mode] menu (→123)

• In the [Custom] mode: [Custom] menu (→132)

and Picture Size.

settings.

setting and changing of the beep sounds.

Wi-Fi functions.

narrow down the pictures for display, etc.

settings for pictures you have taken.

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Using the [Setup] menu

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

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Airplane Mode], [Beep],

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[Composition Guide] and [Language] are set.

[Clock Set]

Set time, date, and display format. (→29)

[Auto Clock Set]

Setting the clock automatically using GPS. (→265)

[World Time]

Set the local time at travel destination. (→139)

[Travel Date]

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (→138)

[Airplane Mode]

Disable the Wi-Fi function. (→187) Disable the GPS function. (→264)

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Beep]

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

[Beep Level]

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Settings: ([Low]) / ([High]) / ([OFF])

[Beep Tone]

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Settings: / /

[Shutter Vol.]

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Settings: ([Low]) / ([High]) / ([OFF])

[Shutter Tone]

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Settings: / /

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Beep sounds when operating the control ring

Beep sounds are audible when turning the control ring. Regardless of the [Beep Level] setting, no beep sounds are audible in the following cases:

• When recording motion pictures

• When Manual Focus is used to adjust focus

• During zoom operation (excluding [Step Zoom])

Changing the [Beep Tone] setting does not change the beep tones produced by the

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control ring.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[Fn Button Set]

Register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn] button for faster operation. (→133)

[Zoom Lever Set]

Switches the zoom lever operation setting. (→83)

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Settings

[Zoom]

[Step Zoom]

[Ring/Dial Set]

Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial. (→134)

The zoom operates in the normal way.

Each time zoom is operated, the zoom stops at the position for one of the preset focal lengths.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Live View Mode]

Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when recording pictures using the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

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Settings

Picture quality has higher priority over display speed and pictures are displayed at

[30fps]

[60fps]

The [Live View Mode] setting will have no effect on the pictures being recorded.

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The display speed may slow down in dark locations.

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[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]

Adjust brightness and colour of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder. It is suggested to use the default settings. These are intended to provide a preview of the actual picture, as accurately as possible.

Press to select the setting item and press to make adjustments Press [MENU/SET]

It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder

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when the viewfinder is in use. Some subjects may look different from their actual appearance, but the recorded

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picture will not be affected.

30 fps. For example, use when you want to record a comparatively slow-moving subject while confirming the focusing.

Display speed has higher priority over picture quality and pictures are displayed at 60 fps. The displayed pictures will appear slightly grainy. For example, use when you want to record a fast-moving subject.

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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Monitor Luminance]

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

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Settings

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it

[Auto Power Monitor]

is around the camera.

Using the [Setup] menu

[Power Monitor]

[OFF] —

Cannot select [Auto Power Monitor] in Playback Mode.

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[Power Monitor] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds

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when recording. (Press any button to make the screen brighter again.) Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen emphasises brightness, some

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subjects may look different than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the recorded picture. Setting [Monitor Luminance] reduces the operating time.

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[Composition Guide]

Selects guideline display and type. By setting the basic composition, you can take more impressive still pictures. (→77)

[Guide Line]

Displays guidelines specifically for [Panorama Shot] Mode. (→119)

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

The brightness becomes higher than usual for easy viewing outdoors.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Histogram]

Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the

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following conditions, histogram will be displayed in orange:

• In dark places.

• When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual Exposure] mode or during Exposure Compensation.

• When the flash fires.

The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.

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The histogram displayed during recording and that displayed during playback may be

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different. The histogram is different from those displayed using the image editing software of a

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computer. The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases:

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode

• Playback Zoom

• When recording motion pictures

• Multi Playback

• When the HDMI micro cable is connected

(Example)

Dark ← OK → Bright

[Video Rec Area]

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

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

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

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When using Extra optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed for

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certain zoom ratios. For [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the setting is fixed to [OFF].

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Remaining Disp.]

Switch the display between the remaining number of still pictures you can take or the remaining recording time of a motion picture that you can record for the available card or built-in memory.

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Settings

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

This will display the available recording time for motion pictures.

[Lens Resume]

[Zoom Resume]

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Remember the zoom position when turning the camera off.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[MF Resume]

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The camera will remember the Manual Focus focus position when the unit is turned off and when the focus mode is set to other than [MF]. The next time the unit is turned on or the focus mode is set to [MF], it will return to the remembered focus position.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[MF Assist]

Set whether to enlarge the focus point when Manual Focus is used to adjust focus. (→97)

[Peaking]

When you perform Manual Focus operation, this function automatically adds colour to the portions of the image that are in focus. (→98)

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Economy]

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

[Auto Power Off]

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The camera is automatically turned off while not in use.

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

When you want to use the camera again, turn the camera back on.

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Cannot be used in the following cases:

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• During motion picture recording/playback

• During Slide Shows

• When supplying power with the AC adaptor (during playback when connected to supplied AC adaptor)

• When connected to computer/printer

Settings fixed to [5MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

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[Monitor Power Save]

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The LCD monitor goes dark to minimise power consumption.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimise

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battery consumption (except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that there is no effect on the recorded picture. The setting in [Monitor Luminance] is prioritised over the setting in [Monitor Power

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Save] for the brightness of the LCD monitor.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Auto Review]

Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them.

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Settings

[1SEC] / [2SEC]

[HOLD] Keeps the automatic playback screen displayed until [MENU/SET] is pressed.

[OFF] —

For [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the setting is fixed to [2SEC].

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Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. (also applies to high-speed motion

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pictures)

[Exposure Comp. Reset]

If the Recording Mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation (brightness) setting is reset.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

[Self Timer Auto Off]

The self-timer is cancelled if the unit is turned off.

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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]

Displays the playback screen for the set time before automatically returning to the recording screen.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[No.Reset]

Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from

0001.)

• 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.

A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.

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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 (→74).

[Reset]

Reset to the default settings.

[Reset Rec. settings?]

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[Reset setup parameters?]

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Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.

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Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following:

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• Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes

• [GPS] menu

Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

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Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset. This is not a fault.

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[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

Returns all [Wi-Fi] menu settings to default settings.

If you want to dispose or give away your camera, always reset it to prevent your

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personal information from being mistakenly used. When you request your camera to be fixed, backup your personal information and

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always reset it as well.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[USB Mode]

Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable (supplied). Update the GPS assist data.

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Settings

Select communication method each time you connect to a computer

[Select on connection]

or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge(PTP)]

[PC]

[GPS assist data]

[TV Connection]

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

[Video Out]

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Settings

[NTSC] Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL] Video output is set to PAL system.

[TV Aspect]

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This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.

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Settings: [ ] / [ ]

[3D Playback]

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Set how 3D still picture is output.

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Settings: [3D] / [2D]

If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television,

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set to [2D]. This item of the menu functions when an HDMI micro cable is connected.

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For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture. (→281)

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Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Select when connecting to a computer.

Select when using this unit to update GPS assist data. (→266)

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Using the [Setup] menu

[VIERA Link]

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Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→279)

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Settings

Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible device.

[ON]

[OFF] Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Rotate Disp.]

Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.

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Settings

[OFF] —

[Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.

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Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or down, or still pictures taken on

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other cameras may not rotate. Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.

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Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible (→52) environment

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(OS, software).

• Not all operations will be available.

• Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor/viewfinder so that they are displayed vertically.

Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on a TV.

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Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

[Version Disp.]

Check the camera firmware version or display software information.

When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information

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such as the licence is displayed.

[Format]

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

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

When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards.

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(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.

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

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Always format cards with this camera.

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Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.

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

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[Language]

Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen.

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Entering Text

Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.

Use to select characters

Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed

Text is inserted at the cursor position.

To change the character type

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• Press [DISP.] button

• Use to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET].

Cursor position

To continue entering characters

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• Use to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET]

• Move the zoom lever toward T side

• Turn the control dial to the right

Editing text

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Use to select [ ] [ ] and press [MENU/SET]. Then, move the cursor

to the text to edit

• You can also use the zoom lever or control dial to reposition the cursor. Use to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET]

When you are finished entering text, use to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET]

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (maximum of 9 characters when setting

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names in [Face Recog.]).

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

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

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Switching the display of recording information, etc.

You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→79). You can switch the display, such as turning off the display of information for a simple display, for example when determining the composition.

Press [DISP.] button to change display

With information

Set [Histogram] to display a histogram. (→67)

The setting information display does not appear even when you turn the control ring/control dial.

(Except in the case of zoom, [Step Zoom], or Manual Focus operation)

With information

(simple display)

With information (simple display)

level gauge

Without information

With information

and with level gauge

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Taking pictures with the composition determined

[Composition Guide]

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Recording mode:

By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your subject (the composition), you can take more impressive still pictures.

The following guidelines can be used.

Composition

name

[Rule of Thirds Offset]

Guideline Description

This composition creates a more interesting photo by offsetting the subject from the centre.

This composition creates a more interesting photo by offsetting the flower from the centre.

This composition creates a more interesting photo by offsetting the person from the centre.

[Diagonal lines]

[Tunnel]

[Radiation 1]

[Radiation 2]

[S-shape] This composition can enhance your photo by

This composition gives an alternate perspective by realigning the subject along the diagonal lines.

This composition is intended to emphasise the depth of long narrow scenes.

This composition adds an expansive perspective to your photo by aligning the subject along the radial lines.

drawing attention to wandering elements of the scene.

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Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide]

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How to select guidelines

Press [Fn] button

Use to select the guideline to display and press [MENU/SET]

• You can also select the guideline with the control dial.

• Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn when you press the [DISP.] button.

• If the guideline allows horizontal flipping, use

• To turn off guideline display, select [No Guide].

When other functions are registered to the [Fn] button

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Select [Composition Guide] from the [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the guideline to display and press [MENU/SET] Press [Q.MENU/ ] button several times

to flip.

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Taking still pictures with a guideline

Referring to the guideline, align your subject and press the shutter button

When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the guidelines are automatically

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changed to the portrait orientation. The guidelines will not appear on the actual still picture.

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Using the level gauge

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Recording mode:

If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference.

Press [DISP.] button to switch the display

Press the button to switch the display. Press the button until the level gauge is displayed.

Correct camera angle

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Using the level gauge

The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the angle of the camera so that it matches the white line.

Tilting up or down

• In this case, it is facing upward.

Tilting left or right

• In this case, the right side has dropped.

• When the camera is tilted very little or not at all, the level gauge will turn green.

• When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the level gauge is automatically switched to one for portrait orientation.

Even when angle is more or less corrected, there may be an error of about ±1 degree.

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When the camera is being moved, the level gauge may not be displayed correctly.

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The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function may

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not operate correctly if the pictures are taken with the camera pointing sharply up or down.

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Using Zoom

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Recording mode:

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

Move the zoom lever

When Extra optical zoom

is set

Optical Zoom range

Capture a wider area

(wide-angle)

• The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is moved.

Focus range

Digital Zoom range

i.Zoom range

Zoom bar

Enlarge the subject (telephoto)

Zoom ratio

The illustration is an example of when using Extra optical zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom].

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Using the control ring/control dial for zoom operation

You can perform zoom operation by assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control ring/ control dial. (→134)

(In [Program AE] mode, the control ring is assigned to [Zoom].)

Current zoom position

i.Zoom range

Digital Zoom range

Zoom ratio Focus range

When Extra optical zoom is set

Optical Zoom range

The numeric value displayed is converted to the equivalent focal length of a 35 mm film camera.

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Using Zoom

If you are not holding the camera, for example when using self-timer recording (→105)

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or remote recording (→196), the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends during zooming, so make sure to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means. Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

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Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

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

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

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this is not a malfunction.

Zoom types and use

The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed.

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Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 30x is possible if pictures without [ ] have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→140)

Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

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• [Macro Zoom]

• [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode

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Extra optical zoom

Zooming in up to 71.7x is possible when pictures with [ ] have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu (→140). EZ is short for “Extra optical zoom”.

Extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

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• [Macro Zoom]

• When recording motion pictures

• When the [Burst] setting is set to [ ] or [ ]

• Scene Modes ([HDR], [High Sens.], [High Speed Video], [3D Photo Mode])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive Art], [Toy Effect])

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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Using Zoom

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

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[i.Zoom]

You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. Set the [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→148)

The camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to a picture in the zoom

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range of [i.Zoom]. [i.Zoom] always functions in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Scene Mode] (except

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[Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.], [3D Photo Mode]). [i.Zoom] does not function in the following cases:

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• [Macro Zoom]

• When the [Burst] setting is set to [ ] or [ ]

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

• Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.], [3D Photo Mode])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive Art], [Toy Effect])

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[Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→148)

Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode

• When the [Burst] setting is set to [ ] or [ ]

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

• Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.], [High Speed Video], [3D Photo Mode])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect])

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

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When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the

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zoom ratio up to 2x.

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Using Zoom

[Step Zoom]

You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualisation of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens.

• If recording in [Intelligent Auto] Mode, you can adjust the [Step Zoom] with the control ring/control dial. If the setting assigned to the control ring/control dial is [Step Zoom], [Step Zoom] will also be available for use in other modes. (→134)

Turn the control ring or control dial

(In [Program AE] mode, the control ring is assigned to [Step Zoom].)

Current zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera)

The illustration is an example of when using Extra optical zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom]. The zoom ratio is not displayed. (→80)

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Using the zoom lever for [Step Zoom]

You can use the zoom lever for [Step Zoom] by setting [Zoom Lever Set] to [Step Zoom] in the [Setup] menu. (→64)

Current zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera)

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Using Zoom

When using [Step Zoom], the focal length displayed is an estimate. It is based on the

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[Aspect Ratio] setting of 4:3. The focal length will change in the following cases:

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• When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON]

• When [Burst] is set to [ ]

• When [Handheld Night Shot] is set in Scene Mode

[Step Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:

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• When recording motion pictures

• [3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode

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Taking pictures with flash

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Recording mode:

Press [ ] button ( )

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

Type, operations Uses

[Auto]

• Automatically judges when to use flash

[Auto/Red-Eye]

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

[Forced Flash On]

• Always uses flash

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

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

[Forced Flash Off]

• Never uses flash

Only in the [Intelligent Auto] mode

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

varies according to brightness of subject. When [Red-Eye Removal] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the icon changes to [ eye is automatically detected and the picture data is corrected. (Only if the camera has detected a face.)

Normal use

Taking pictures of subjects in dark places

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

Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape (tripod recommended)

Places where flash use is prohibited

]/[ ], red-

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Taking pictures with flash

Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→12) or look at it

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

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

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

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

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

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using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. [ ] ([Auto])) are flashing (flash is

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charging). If light from the flash on a subject is insufficient, neither the proper exposure nor White

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Balance is achieved. The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases:

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• When the shutter speed is fast

• When [Burst] is set to [ ] ([Flash Burst])

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

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Taking pictures with flash

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

[Scene Mode]

○

– – –

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

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○

– – –

–

○ ○ ○

– – –

–

○

○ ○ ○

– – –

• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] Scene Modes.

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

Max. Wide

Max. Tele

When [ISO Limit Set] is [AUTO].

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Shutter speeds for each flash mode

Setting Shutter speed (seconds)

Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.

When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to

[ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second.

Approx. 0.6 m - 6.4 m (2.0 feet - 21 feet)

Approx. 2.0 m - 3.3 m (6.6 feet - 11 feet)

1/60

- 1/2000

*3*

- 1/2000

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• In Scene Mode, the shutter speeds will differ from those described above.

○

–

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

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Recording mode:

When Auto Focus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focusing methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting.

Press [ ] button ( )

Use to select [AF] and press [MENU/SET]

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Switching [AF Mode]

Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60)

Use to select Auto Focus mode items and press [MENU/SET]

(Face Detection) Taking front-on pictures of people (→89)

(AF Tracking) Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (→90)

(23-area-focusing) Subject not centred in picture (→91)

(1-area-focusing) Determined position for focus (→91)

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection)

Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.

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

green when the camera is focused.

White: Displayed when more than one face is detected.

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

Cannot set to [ ] (Face Detection) in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Starry Sky], [High Speed Video])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus])

• [Panorama Shot] Mode

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

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

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the subject is too rapid, the [AF Mode] setting switches to [ ] (23-area-focusing).

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking)

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway

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

• To release AF Tracking → Press [MENU/SET].

• Focus range: same as macro recording

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

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[ ] (AF Tracking) may not operate correctly. Cannot set to [ ] (AF Tracking) in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Starry Sky], [High Speed Video])

• [Creative Control] Mode ([Sepia], [Dynamic Monochrome], [High Dynamic], [Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus])

• [Panorama Shot] Mode

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

Subject not centred in picture (23-area-focusing)

Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 23-area-focusing) on the recording screen.

Focus is fixed to [ ] (1-area-focusing) during motion picture recording.

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Cannot set to [ ] (23-area-focusing) in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Starry Sky], [High Speed Video])

• [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode

Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing)

Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align)

Focus is fixed to [ ] (1-area-focusing) in the following cases:

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• Scene Modes ([Starry Sky], [High Speed Video])

• [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus

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Changing the position and size of the AF area ([Focus Area Set])

When [AF Mode] is set to [ ] (1-area-focusing), you can move the position or size of the AF area at the centre.

Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu and press

[MENU/SET] (→60)

Use to select [ ] from the [AF Mode] items and

press [DISP.] button

To change the AF area

To move the position of the AF area: Press To change the size of the AF area: Turn the control dial

• To restore the AF area to its initial state (position and size) → Press [DISP.] button.

Press [MENU/SET]

• If the [Fn] button is set to [Focus Area Set] (→133), press the [Fn] button and then perform steps and after.

Cannot be changed during motion picture recording.

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When the AF area is small, it may be difficult to adjust the focus.

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When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (spot-focusing), the new position of the AF area

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will be measured. The position and size cannot be changed in [Miniature Effect] of [Creative Control]

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Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)

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Recording mode:

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ([ ]) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. Wide).

Press [ ] button ( )

Use to select [AF Macro] ([ ]) and press [MENU/SET]

[ ] display

Cannot be set in the following case:

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• In all Scene Modes except [3D Photo Mode]

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Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)

Focus range

When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused.

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Shortest recording distance

The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position.

Zoom

Max. W 50 cm (1.6 feet) 3 cm (0.098 feet) 3 cm (0.098 feet)

Max. T 200 cm (6.6 feet) 200 cm (6.6 feet) —

• Focus range is displayed when operating the zoom, etc.

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

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

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is close to the camera, setting [Flash] to [ ] ([Forced Flash Off]) is recommended. Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures

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

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[AF]

Focus range

[Focus Mode]

[AF Macro] (

[MF] (→96)

)

[Macro Zoom] (

(→95)

)

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Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording)

[Macro Zoom]

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Recording mode:

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

Press [ ] button ( )

Use to select [Macro Zoom] ([ ]) and press [MENU/SET]

Adjust the magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end. Focus range is 3 cm (0.098 feet) - .

Return Enlarge

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

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When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extra optical zoom or [i.Zoom] does not work.

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When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is cancelled.

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The [Macro Zoom] cannot be set in the following cases:

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• [Creative Control] Mode ([Impressive Art], [Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect])

• When the [Burst] setting is set to [ ] or [ ]

• When the [Quality] setting is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

[ ] display

Magnification (1x to 3x)

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Taking pictures with Manual Focus

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Recording mode:

Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.

Press [ ] button ( )

Use to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET]

Turn the control ring to adjust focus

Focus range indication

Focus range

• If [Peaking] is set to [ON], colour is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. (→98)

After zoom operation, readjust the focus.

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The focus range displayed by Manual Focus is a reference value. Confirm the focus

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on the screen ([MF Assist] screen). Manual Focus can be performed from the Quick menu even if the control ring settings

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have been changed. (→34)

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Taking pictures with Manual Focus

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1 Shot AF

When [1 Shot AF] is registered in the [Fn] button (→133), you can press the [Fn] button once to temporarily activate Auto Focus and focus on a subject.

• First use [1 Shot AF] to focus on an area close to the subject. This makes it easier to adjust the focus with the control ring.

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MF Assist

When [MF Assist] is set to [ON] in the [Setup] menu and you perform the Manual Focus operation, an enlarged display of the MF area (the position to be focused on) appears.

• Shortly after you stop operating Manual Focus, the display switches to normal.

To change the position of the MF area

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Press [MENU/SET] while MF Assist is displayed Press to move the MF area

• To restore the MF area to the initial position → Press [DISP.] button.

Press [MENU/SET]

The MF Assist is disabled in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion

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pictures. The MF area position is retained even after the unit is turned off.

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The magnification of the enlarged area can be changed by turning the control dial

●

when MF Assist is activated or the MF area is moving.

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Taking pictures with Manual Focus

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[Peaking]

If [Peaking] is set to [ON] in the [Setup] menu, colour is added to the portions of the image that are in focus.

To change the [Detect Level] or [Display Color] settings

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Select [Peaking] from the [Setup] menu (→60) Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Detect Level] or [Display Color] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]

The detection level for in-focus portions is set. When [HIGH] is set, portions to be highlighted are reduced, allowing you to

[Detect Level]

[Display Color]

achieve a more precise focus.

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Settings: [HIGH]/[LOW]

• The detection level setting does not affect the focus range.

Sets the highlighting colour used for [Peaking].

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Settings

The available colour settings differ depending on the setting of [Detect Level]. Changing the [Detect Level] setting also changes the [Display Color] setting as follows.

[Detect Level] [HIGH] [LOW]

] (Light blue) [ ] (Blue)

[

[Display Color]

] (Yellow) [ ] (Orange)

[

] (Green) [ ] (White)

[

Peaking

When [Peaking] is set to [ON], [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Detect

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Level]: [LOW]) will be displayed. When [Fn Button Set] (→133) is set to [Peaking], you can switch the setting in the

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following order every time the [Fn] button is pressed: [ON] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) → [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) → [OFF]. Since portions with clear outlines on the screen are highlighted as in-focus portions,

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portions to be highlighted vary depending on the recording conditions. The colour used for highlighting does not affect recorded pictures.

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Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock]

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Recording mode:

The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).

Preparation:

To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE Lock] to the [Fn] button. (→133)

Align the AF area with the subject

Press [Fn] button to lock the focus and/or exposure

• To cancel AF/AE Lock → Press [Fn] button.

Move the camera to compose the still picture you want to take, and press the shutter button fully

• When [AE] is set, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press it fully.

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AF/AE Lock switching

By using [AF/AE Lock] in the recording menu, you can set whether to lock focus and/or exposure.

[AE] Locks exposure only. ([AEL] is displayed on the screen.)

[AF] Locks focus only. ([AFL] is displayed on the screen.)

[AF/AE] Locks focus and exposure. ([AFL] and [AEL] are displayed on the screen.)

AF Lock only is effective in the following case:

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• [Manual Exposure] Mode

During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used.

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Lock is cancelled when a zoom operation is performed after locking the exposure and/

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Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

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Recording mode:

Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright.

Press [ ] button ( )

Turn the control ring or control dial to select the compensation value and press [MENU/SET]

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

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

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

• You can also press to make adjustments.

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

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If you set [Exposure Comp. Reset] to [ON] in the [Setup] menu, the exposure

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compensation setting is reset when the camera is turned off or the Recording Mode is changed. (→70) Cannot be set in the following case:

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• [Starry Sky] Scene Mode

You can adjust the brightness in the following cases:

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• [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode (→41)

• [Creative Control] Mode (→110)

• [Panorama Shot] Mode (→119)

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Panasonic DMC-TZ60, DMC-TZ61 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preparations

Before use

About GPS

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Viewfinder (LVF)

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

Putting on the hand strap

Charging battery

Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

Remaining battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

Setting the clock

Changing time settings

Basics

Sequence of operations

Using the control ring/control dial

Using Quick menu

Using flash

Automatic Scene Detection

Defocusing the background

[Motion Deblur]

[iHandheld Night Shot]

[iHDR]

AF Tracking

[Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode

About [Intelligent Auto] setting items

Programme Shift

Adjusting focus

Recording motion pictures

Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Viewing your pictures

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Searching and viewing pictures by their recording date [Calendar]

Viewing motion pictures

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures

Setting the menu

Menu type

Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set]

[Auto Clock Set]

[World Time]

[Travel Date]

[Airplane Mode]

[Beep]

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[Fn Button Set]

[Zoom Lever Set]

[Ring/Dial Set]

[Live View Mode]

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder]

[Monitor Luminance]

[Composition Guide]

[Guide Line]

[Histogram]

[Video Rec Area]

[Remaining Disp.]

[Lens Resume]

[MF Assist]

[Peaking]

[Economy]

[Auto Review]

[Exposure Comp. Reset]

[Self Timer Auto Off]

[No.Reset]

[Reset]

[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

[USB Mode]