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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZR3
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide ..............................................4
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names of the Components ....................... 7
Playing Back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................44
• Displaying Mult iple Screens
(Multi Playback) ................................45
• Using the Playback Zoom .................46
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode .....46
Deleting Pictures .....................................47
• To delete a single picture ..................47
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............48
Preparation
Charging the Battery .................................9
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures .......... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery ...............................14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................. 18
• Changing the Clock Setting .............. 19
Setting the Menu .....................................20
• Setting menu items ........................... 22
• Using the Quick Menu.......................24
About the Setup Menu ............................25
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and
Record Still Picture or Motion Picture .....31
• Taking the still picture .......................33
• Recording the motion picture ............33
Basic
Taking Pictures Using the Aut omatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ............. 34
• Scene Detection................................ 35
• AF Tracking Function........................36
• [Happy] colour ([COLOR MODE])..... 36
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 37
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite
Settings (Normal Picture Mode) .............. 38
• Focusing ........................................... 39
• When the subject is not in focus
(such as when it is not in the centre
of the composition of the pictur e you
want to take) ..................................... 39
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......40
• Direction Detection Function.............40
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................41
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom .....................41
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor............................49
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in
Flash........................................................51
• Switching to the appropriate
flash setting.......................................51
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................56
• [AF MACRO] ....................................56
• [MACRO ZOOM] ..............................57
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........58
Compensating the Exposure ...................59
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket........60
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene
Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ...............61
• Registering scenes in Scene Mode
(My Scene Mode)..............................61
• Selecting the Scene Mode for each
recording (Scene Mode) ...................62
• [PORTRAIT] .....................................63
• [SOFT SKIN] ....................................63
• [TRANSFORM] ................................63
• [SELF PORTRAIT] ...........................64
• [SCENERY] ......................................64
• [PANORAMA ASSIST] .....................65
• [SPORTS] ........................................66
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT] .........................66
• [NIGHT SCENERY]..........................66
• [FOOD] .............................................67
• [PARTY] ...........................................67
• [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................67
• [BABY1]/[BABY2] .............................68
• [PET] ................................................69
• [SUNSET].........................................69
• [HIGH SENS.] ..................................69
• [HI-SPEED BURST] .........................70
• [FLASH BURST] ..............................71
• [STARRY SKY] ................................72
• [FIREWORKS] .................................72
• [BEACH] ...........................................73
• [SNOW] ............................................73
• [AERIAL PHOTO].............................73
• [PIN HOLE] ......................................74
• [FILM GRAIN]...................................74
• [HIGH DYNAMIC].............................75
• [PHOTO FRAME] .............................75
• [UNDERWATER] .............................76
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Recording Motion Picture........................77
• Changing [REC MODE] and
[REC QUALITY] ................................ 81
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition
Function ..................................................84
• Face Settings ....................................85
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity ..........................................89
• Auto Registration ..............................90
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations
(Travel Mode).......................................... 91
• [TRAVEL DATE] ..............................91
• [LOCATION]..................................... 92
• [WORLD TIME] ................................ 93
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 95
• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................. 95
• [QUALITY]........................................96
• [ASPECT RATIO]............................. 97
• [INTELLIGENT ISO]......................... 97
• [SENSITIVITY] ................................. 98
• [WHITE BALANCE].......................... 99
• [FACE RECOG.] ............................101
• [AF MODE]..................................... 101
• [PRE AF] ........................................104
• [I.EXPOSURE] ............................... 104
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .....................105
• [BURST]......................................... 106
• [I.RESOLUTION]............................107
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ...........................107
• [COLOR MODE] ............................108
• [STABILIZER] ................................109
• [AUDIO REC.] ................................110
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] ........................111
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ..................111
• [CLOCK SET]................................. 111
Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode Menu ........................................... 112
• [REC MODE].................................. 112
• [REC QUALITY] .............................112
• [CONTINUOUS AF] .......................112
• [WIND CUT] ...................................112
Taking and Viewing Clipboard Pictures
(Clipboard Mode) ..................................113
• Taking Clipboard Pictures ...............113
• Viewing Clipboard Pictures .............115
Entering Text......................................... 117
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show).......................................... 118
Selecting Pictures and Playing them
Back ......................................................121
• [MODE PLAY] .................................121
• [TRAVEL PLAY]..............................122
• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................123
• [FAVORITE PLAY] .......................... 124
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio................................125
• Motion pictures ................................125
• Pictures with audio ..........................126
Creating Still Pictures From a
Motion Picture .......................................127
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....128
• [CALENDAR]..................................128
• [TITLE EDIT] ..................................129
• [VIDEO DIV IDE] .............................130
• [TEXT STAMP]...............................131
• [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size
(number of pixels) ...........................134
• [CROPPING] ..................................135
• [LEVELING]....................................136
• [ROTATE DISP.] ............................137
• [FAVORITE] ...................................138
• [PRINT SET] ..................................139
• [PROTECT] ....................................141
• [FACE REC EDIT] ..........................142
• [COPY] ...........................................143
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pict ures on a TV
Screen ...................................................144
• Playing back pictures using
the AV cable (supplied)...................144
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot.................145
• Playing back on the TV with
HDMI socket ...................................145
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and
Motion Pictures......................................151
• Copy the playback image using
an AV cable.....................................151
• Copying to a PC using
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0
HD Edition”......................................152
Connecting to a PC ...............................153
Printing the Pictures ..............................157
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it .........................................158
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them ...................................159
• Print Settings ...................................160
Others
Screen Display ......................................163
Cautions for Use....................................166
Message Display ...................................172
Troubleshooting.....................................175
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time .....................184
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Before Use
Before Use
Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P9)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.
(P14)
• When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in m emory. (P16) Refer to P17
when you use a card.
plug-in type
90
inlet type
Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
2 Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P33)
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Play back the pictures.
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [(].
2 Select the picture you want to view.
(P44)
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
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was purc hased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
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Names of the Components
1Flash (P51)
2Lens (P167, 168)
3 Self-timer indicator (P58)
AF Assist Lamp (P 111)
4 LCD monitor (P49, 163)
5 [MENU/SET] button (P18)
6 [DISPLAY] button (P49)
7 [Q.MENU] (P24)/Delete (P47) button
8 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
(P20)
9 Motion picture button (P33, 77)
10 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P59)/
Auto Bracket (P60)/White Balance
fine adjustment (P100)
B: 4/Macro Mode (P56)
AF Tracking (P36, 103)
C: 2/Self-timer button (P58)
D: 1/Flash setting button (P51)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
123
4
10
675
or Press 4
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11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
12 Zoom lever (P41)
13 Speaker (P125)
14 Microphone (P78, 110)
15 Shutter button (P34)
16 Mode dial (P31)
17 Hand strap eyelet
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Be sure to attach the hand strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [HDMI] socket (P146, 148)
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P144, 153,
157)
21 Tripod receptacle
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When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery door (P14)
23 Release lever (P14)
24 DC coupler cover (P15)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
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the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and
AC adaptor (optional) are used. For
connection details, refer to P15.
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13
14
11
12
15
16
1
18
19
2
22
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this
unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies
and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be
used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of
batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine
Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
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The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should
also be the same.)
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
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Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• The AC cable does not fit entirely into
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain
as shown on the right.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator A lights green.
• Charging is properly complete when
the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off.
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
• After charging is completed, be sure to
disconnect the power supply device
from the electrical outlet.
plug-in type
90
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∫ Charging time
Charging time Approx. 130 min
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the
same as above.
∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
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The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a
temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the
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battery or replace it with a fully charged batter y.
Note
The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
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becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommend ed that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures
Number of recorda ble
pictures
Recording time Approx. 165 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Op tical Image
Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
• 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.
The number of recordab le pict ures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
∫ Recording motion pictures
Continuous
recordable time
(motion pictures)
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures)
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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC and a humidity of 50%. Please be aware
that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], starting/stop ping recording, zoom operatio n etc.
¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Approx. 330 pictures
(Recording with picture quality
[AVCHD Lite]
set to [SH]([ ]))
Approx. 110 min Approx. 110 min
Approx. 55 min Approx. 55 min
By CIPA standard in Normal Picture
(Recording with picture quality
Mode
[MOTION JPEG]
set to [HD]([ ]))
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∫ Playback
Playback time Approx. 300 min
Note
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
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environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P25).
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the
lever A being careful about the direction
you insert it. Pull the lever A in the
direction of the arrow to remove the
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
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Note
Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
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• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor turns off as the settings on the camera may
not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed on ly for the camera. Do not use it with any other equ ipment.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before
removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate no rmally and the card
itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
Ensure that the AC adaptor (optional) and DC
coupler (optional) are purchased in a set. Do not
use if sold separately.
1 Open the card/battery door.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the
direction.
3 Close the card/battery door.
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Ensure that the card/ba ttery door is closed.
4 Open the DC coupler cover A.
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If it is difficult to open, push open the coupler cover
from the interior with the card/battery door in an
open state.
5 Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket
C of the DC coupler.
D Align the marks and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this
camera are used. Using any other eq uipment may
cause damage.
Note
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
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• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and
operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when
recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a
power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not
be recorded.
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on
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the b uilt-in memory a nd p layed back.
• Wh en a card has b een inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.
• Clipboard pictures (P113) are stored on the built-in memory even if a
card is inserted.
• When using the built-in memory
k
>ð (access indication
• Wh en using the card
† (access indication
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
the card).
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P143)
• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used
becomes full.
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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Built-in Memory
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Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card which can be
used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to
2GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB
to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB
to 64 GB)
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Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)
may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)
may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB card s
• Use a card with SD Speed Class
[AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be
used only in equipment that is compatible with their
respective formats.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in
Remarks
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
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(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P30)]. Furthermore, do not
subje ct the camera to vibration, 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.
• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damage d or lost due to
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card.
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper ope ration. (P30)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed
to step
4.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in
[PLAYBACK] Mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].
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Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
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:
display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P93)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
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Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM
12:00 and n oon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and
elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without th e clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the
procedure below.
“Changing the Clock Setting”
Changing the Clock Setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P22)
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It can be change d in steps 5, 6 and 7 to set the clock.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
The clock is displayed w hen [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
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• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P131) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the
settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like
and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera
and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important
settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the
settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
! [REC] Mode menu (P95 to 111)
• This menu lets you
set the Colouring,
Sensitivity, Aspect
Ratio, Number of
pixels and other
aspects of the
pictures you are
recording.
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
• This menu lets you
set th e [REC MODE],
[REC QUALITY], and
other aspects for
motion picture
recording.
(P112)
[MODE] Playback Mode menu
(P44 , 11 8 to 124)
• This menu le ts you
select the setting of
the playba ck methods
such as Playback or
Slide Show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE].
( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P128 to 143)
• This menu le ts you
set the Protection,
Cropping or Print
Settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.
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— [TRAVEL MODE] menu (P91 to 94)
• You can set the departure date and destination when travelling, and
have the camera display the local date and time.
• The [TRAVEL MODE] menu can be set from either the [REC] Mode or
[PLAYBACK] Mode.
[SETUP] menu (P25 to 30)
• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you
to operate the camera.
• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC] Mode or
[PLAYBACK] Mode.
Note
Due to the camer a’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functio ns or some
•
functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
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Setting menu items
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to
[(], and proceed to step
4.
Set the Mode dial to [·].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating th e zoom lever.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
ONOFF
Press 3/4 to select [š].
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press [MENU/S ET] to display the menu.
2 Press 2.
3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
4 Press 1.
•
Select a menu item next and set it.
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A
Using the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
•
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item and
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to
close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
•
In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER
DEMO.] (P30) can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22.
U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.
Refer to P18 for details.
•
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]:
r [BEEP]
[s] (Muted)
[t] (Low)
[u] (High)
[BEEP TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
[LCD MODE]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright
it is around the camera.
… [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of bright light shining on it, use your hand o r another
object to block the light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mo de and Power LCD Mode.
• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected in Playback Mode.
[SHUTTER VOL.]:
[] (Muted)
[] (Low)
[] (High)
[SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
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ECO
[DISPLAY SIZE]
Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.
[STANDARD]/[LARGE]
Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
[GUIDE LINE]
displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P49)
[REC. INFO.]:
[OFF]/[ON]
[PATTERN]:
[]/[]
• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode and the Clipboard Mode.
This allows you to set either to display or not display the
[HISTOGRAM]
histogram. (P50)
[OFF]/[ON]
[RECAREA]
• Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.
• Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size
setting.
• This cannot be used during Intelligent Auto Mode.
Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked.
[OFF]/[ON]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor.
p [SLEEP MODE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.
q [ECONOMY]
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
ECO
[LCD POWER SAVE]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered. The battery life will be
conserved by lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor
further during the recording
¢ Excluding the Digital Zoom range.
¢
.
[OFF]/[ON]
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].
• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5 MIN. ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode and the Clipboard Mode.
• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adap tor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
– [AUTO DEMO]
• The effect of the [LCD POWER SAVE] is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the
Optical Zoom range.
• The effect of the [LCD POWER SAVE] will not affect the image being recorded.
• Setting of [LCD MODE] has priority over the setting of [LCD POWER SAVE] regarding the
brightness of the LCD monitor.
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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
o [AUTO REVIEW]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is
pressed.
• The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P60),
[SELF PORTRAIT] (P64), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P70), [FLASH BURST] (P71) and
[PHOTO FRAME] (P75) in Scene Mode, Burst Mode (P106) and when recording still pictures
with audio (P110).
• In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
• [AUTO REVIEW] does not work when recording motion pictures.
v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
• The folder number is up dated and the file number starts from 0001. (P156 )
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folde r number reaches 999, the number canno t be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P30) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
w [RESET]
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
• When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.
– The data registered with [FACE RECOG.]
– The setting and registration for My Scene Mode (P61)
• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P137) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P138) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]
Mode menu.
– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P68) and [PET] (P69) in Scene Mode
– The departure and return dates of [TRAVEL DATE] (P91), and the set content of [LOCATION]
(P92) and [WORLD TIME] (P93) of Travel Mode
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial
settings.
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
x [USB MODE]
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
Set to match the colour television system in each country.
(Playback Mode only)
| [VIDEO OUT]
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
• This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
Set to match the type of TV.
(Playback Mode only)
[TV ASPECT]
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.
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Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the
information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
[HDMI MODE]
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for
output.
1
¢
[576p]
/[480p]
The progressive method with 576
2
¢
:
1
2
¢
¢
/480
available scan lines is
used for output.
¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL]
¢2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]
• Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/50
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the
screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format
your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating
instructions for the TV.)
• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
• Refer to P145 for details.
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link
compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[VIERA Link]
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
• Refer to P148 for details.
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A B
[VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.
[FORMAT]
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler
(optional) when forma tting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove
the card.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.
• If you cannot format, contact the deale r or your nearest Service Centre.
~ [LANGUAGE]
• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
Set the language displayed on the screen.
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected.
([STABILIZER DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([AUTO
DEMO])
[STABILIZER DEMO.]
A Amount of jitter
[DEMO MODE]
DEMO
B Amount of jitter after correction
[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]
• The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed
during the [STABILIZER DEMO.].
• In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed.
• [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.
• Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.].
• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV o utput capability even when it is in Playback Mode.
• Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Record Still Picture or Motion Picture
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
Switching the mode by rotating the Mode
dial.
Align a desired mode with part C.
•
Rotate the Mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial
rotates 360 o
)
MS2
SCN
MS1
ONOFF
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∫ List of [REC] Modes
¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P34)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
! Normal Picture Mode (P38)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode (P61)
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
Û
Scene Mode (P61)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
ì
Clipboard Mode (P113)
Record as a memo.
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A Shutter button
B Motion picture button
Taking the still picture
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.
∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each Recording Mode.
Recording the motion picture
Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.
• Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/
stop of motion picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL] (P25).
• Motion pictures cannot be recor ded in Clipbo ard Mode (P113).
∫ Motion Picture recording appropriate for each mode is possible. For more details,
refer to “Recording Motion Picture” (P77).
∫ Tips for taking good pictures
A Flash
B AF Assist Lamp
• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still a t your
side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter
button.
• Do not cover the fla sh or the AF Assist Lamp with your finger s or
other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
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1
2
[REC] Mode: ñ
Basic
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene Detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face Detection/Quick AF/
[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation/[I.RESOLUTION]/
Intelligent Zoom
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the Mode dial to [ñ].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject
is focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face
by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
•
The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
∫ When taking pictu res using the flash (P51)
•
When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫ When taking pictures using the Zoom (P41)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P77)
∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition fu nction (which stores faces of
frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P84)
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Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
¦ > [i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
•
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-SUNSET]
[i-BABY]
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P102)
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], an d the face similar to the registered fa ce is detected, [R]
is displayed in the top rig ht of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younge r is detected.
¢
Note
Due to factors such as size, contrast, motion and proximity a different mode may be identified
•
for the same subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subje ct, the colo ur of the
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness condition s, when the camera is
shaken, when zoom is used
• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording
Mode.
• The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.
Only when [ ] is selected
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AF Tracking Function
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
1 Press 3.
•
[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
• AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the
screen .
• Press 3 again to cancel.
2 Bring the subject to the AF Tracking frame, and
press 4 to lock the subject.
•
AF Tracking frame will turn yellow.
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
• Press 3 to cancel.
Note
[FACE RECOG.] does not work during AF Tracking.
•
• Please read the Note regarding the AF Tracking on P103.
[Happy] colour ([COLOR MODE])
In Intelligent Auto Mode, [Happy] can be selected in
[COLOR MODE] of the [REC] menu. When [Happy] is selected, it is
possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of
brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.
•
[ ] is displayed on the recording screen when [Happy] is selected.
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Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode
• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] Mode menu
– [PICTURE SIZE]
¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used.
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
– [REC MODE] (P81)/[REC QUALITY]
¢2 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used.
[TRAVEL MODE] menu
– [TRAVEL DATE]/[LOCATION]/[WORLD TIME]
[SETUP] menu
– [CLOCK SET]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.]
• The settings of the following items are fixed.
[GUIDE LINE] (P26) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY]
([SLEEP MODE]) (P26)
[AUTO REVIEW] (P27) [2SEC.]
Flash (P51) /Œ
[QUALITY] (P96) A
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P97)
[WHITE BALANCE] (P99) [AWB]
[AF MODE] (P101) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected
[PRE AF] (P104)
[I.EXPOSURE] (P104) [ON]
[I.RESOLUTION] (P107) [i.ZOOM]
[STABILIZER] (P109) [AUTO]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P111) [ON]
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]
(P111)
[CONTINUOUS AF] (P112) [ON]
[WIND CUT] (P112) [OFF]
¢1 Fix to [
¢2 Fix to [MODE1] during motion picture recording
• The following functio ns cannot be used.
– [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White Balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/
• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Normal Picture Mode.
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Ø] when a face is not recog nised during motion picture recording
[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]
¢1
(P95)/[BURST] (P106)/[COLOR MODE]¢1 (P108)/[FACE RECOG.] (P84)
¢2
(P81)
Item Settings
[5MIN.]
ISOMAX
1600
¢2
[ON]
¢1
)
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Basic
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC]
menu.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Set the Mode dial to [·].
• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu ” (P95).
Aim the AF area at the point you want to
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is
focused.
• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m
(6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,
refer to
“Taking Close-up Pictures” (P56).
Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.
• The access indication lights (P16) red when pictures
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the
card).
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures when the image appears too dark (P59)
∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures when the image appears too red (P99)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P77)
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B
E
D
FG
A
C
1/30
F3.3
ISO
80
1/30
F3.3
ISO
80
Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
Focus
When the subject is
focused
When the subject
is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White>Red
¢2
Sound
A Focus indicatio n
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus rang e
E Aperture value
F Shutter speed
G ISO sensitivity
¢1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
¢1
¢1
Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
¢2 Sound volume can be set in [SHUTTER VOL.] (P25).
When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of
the composition of the picture you want to take)
1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and exposure.
2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you
compose the picture.
You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1
•
before pressing the shutter button fully.
We recommend that you use the Face
Detection function when taking pictures of
people. (P101)
F3.3
1/30
1/30F3.3
ISO
ISO
80
80
F3.3
1/30
1/30F3.3
ISO
ISO
80
80
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
•
Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When the focus range display has appeared in red
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the came ra is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
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Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P109), a tripod or the self-timer
(P58).
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
– In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY],
[CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] or [HIGH DYNAMIC] in Scene Mode
(P61)
– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P137) is set to [ON])
•
The Direction Detection function may not operate corr ectly if recording is performed with the
camera aimed up or down.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the
Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 16.9k), do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable
deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent
Zoom is used.
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
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∫ Types of zooms
Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)
Maximum
magnification
Picture
quality
8k 16.9k
No deterioration No deterioration
Conditions None
Screen
display
[PICTURE SIZE] with (P95) is
selected.
¢
A [ ] is displayed.
Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom
32k (including Optical Zoom 8k)
67.5k (including Extra Optical Zoom
Maximum
magnification
10k (including Optical Zoom 8k)
21.1k (including Extra Optical Zoom
16.9k)
16.9k)
40k (including Optical Zoom and
[i.ZOOM] 10k)
84.4k (including Extra Optical Zoom
and [i.ZOOM] 21.1k)
Picture
quality
Conditions
Screen
display
No noticea ble deterioration
[I.RESOLUTION] (P107) on the [REC]
menu is set to [i.ZOOM].
W
W
T
T
The higher the magnification level, the
greater the deterioration.
[DIG ITAL ZOOM] (P107) on the [REC]
menu is set to [ON].
W
W
W
W
T
T
T
T
B [ ] is displayed. C The Digital Zoom range is
•
When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in
conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m –¶)
displayed.
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
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∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a pict ure with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
•
The Digital Zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected.
• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”.
• The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.
• If you use the Zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
• When using the Digital Zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.
• When using the Digital Zoom, we recomme nd using a tripod and the self-timer (P58) for tak ing
pictures.
• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in Intelligent Auto Mode, Scene Mode
Mode.
¢ [i.ZOOM] cannot be used wh en in [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FL ASH BURST] or
[PIN HOLE] in Scene Mode.
• The Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases.
– In Macro Zoom Mode
– In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or
[PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
– When recording motion pictures
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in the following cases.
– In [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE],
[FILM GRAIN] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
¢
or Cli pboard
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A
B
[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch A to [(].
• Normal playback is set automatically in the
following cases.
– When the mode is switched from [REC] to
[PLAYBACK].
– When the camera is turned on while [REC]/
[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].
• When the Mode dial is set to [¨], Clipboard will
be displayed. Refer to
Pictures
” (P115) for information about playing
back the Clipboard.
Press 2/1 to select the picture.
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes dependin g on the playback status.
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold 2/1 during playback.
2: Fast rewind
1: Fast forward
•
The file number A and the picture number B only
change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of
the desired picture appears to play back the picture.
• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.
“Viewing Clipboard
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A
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
1screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen
display (P128)
A Number of the selected picture and the total numbe r of
recorded pictures
• Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the
previous screen.
• Pictures are not rotated for display.
• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to normal playback
1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
•
An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.
2 Press [MENU/SET].
•
The picture that was selected will appear.
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A
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).
1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after
•
enlarging the picture, the magnification be comes lower.
• When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of
the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality
deteriorates.
• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom
position indicatio n appears for about 1 second .
Note
This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
•
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.
• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] Mode to [PLAYBACK]
Mode.
• If you want to save the enlarg ed picture , use the Cropping function. (P135)
• The Playback Zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.
• Playback Zoom cannot be used during Motion Picture Playback or pictures with Audio
Playback.
Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode
1
Press [MENU/SET] during playback.
2 Press 1.
3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
[NORMAL PLAY] (P44)
All the pictures are played back.
[SLIDE SHOW] (P118)
The pictures are played back in sequence.
[MODE PLAY] (P121)
Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite]
¢1 This is the specification to record and playback high definition images.
[TRAVEL PLAY] (P122)
The pictures taken in the Travel Mode are played back.
[CATEG O RY PL AY] (P123)
The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
¢
[FAVORITE PLAY] (P124)
2
Your favourite pictures are played back.
¢
2 [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.
¢1
, or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected.
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted.
•
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then
press [‚].
A [DISPLAY] button
‚] button
B [
Press 2 to select [YES] and then press
[MENU/SET].
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To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
Press [‚].
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then
press [MENU/SET].
• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and
then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this
step.)
• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is
pressed again, the setting is cancelled.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P138) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)
Note
•
Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient
battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.
• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted , it may take some time to delete them.
• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P141), they will not be deleted
even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.
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About the LCD Monitor
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
A LCD monitor
B [DISPLAY] button
• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated. During Playback Zoom (P46), while playing back motion
pictures (P125) and during a slide show (P118), you can only select
“Normal display G” or “No display I”.
In Recording Mode
C Normal display
D Normal display
E No display
F No display (Recording
guideline)
In Playback Mode
G Normal display
H Display with recording
information
I No display
¢1, 3
¢
¢1, 2
¢1, 2
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¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.
¢2 It will switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures.
¢3 Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines
are displayed.
Note
In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in Scene
•
Mode, the guideline is grey. (P61)
• In [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. (P61)
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∫ Recording guideline
When you align the subject on the horizontal
and vertical guidelines or the cross point of
these lines, you can take pictures with
well-designed composition by viewing the size,
the slope and the balance of the subject.
A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a
well-balanced composition.
B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the
screen.
∫ About the Histogram
A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of Histogram
1 Properly Exposed
2 Underexposed
3 Overexposed
¢ Histogram
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Note
•
When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the Histogram is displayed in
orange because the recorded picture and the Histogram do not match each other.
• The Histogram is an appro ximation in the Recording Mode .
• The Histogram of a picture may not match in the Recording Mode and the Playback Mode.
• The Histogra m displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture
editing software used in PCs etc.
• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases:
– Intelligent Auto Mod e
– Multi Playback
– Recording motion pictures
– Playback Zoom
– Clipboard Mode
– Calendar
– [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
– When HDMI cable is connected
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash
A Photo flash
Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Set the flash to match the recording.
Press 1 [‰].
Press 3/4 to select a mode.
• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.
• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to
“Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode”. (P53)
Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter bu tton halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.
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Item Description of settings
‡: AUTO
ˆ:
AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction
¢
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual re cording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
activated again for the actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
‰: Forced Flash ON
Š:
Forced ON /Red-Eye
Reduction
‹:
Slow sync./Red-Eye
Reduction
Œ:
¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is
¢
¢
Forced Flash OFF
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P111 ) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on
the flash icon.
The flash is activated e very time regardless of the recording cond itions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
• The flash setting is set to [Š] only when you set [PARTY] or
[CANDLE LIGHT] in Scene Mode. (P61)
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will
slow the shutter speed whe n the flash is activated so that the da rk
background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the
red-eye pheno menon.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in place s where the use of the
flash is not permitted.
∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P111) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction
([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the
flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture.
(Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active)
•
Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
• In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Correction does not work.
– When the flash setting is set to [‡], [‰] or [Œ]
– When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF]
– When [AF MODE] is set to anything except [š]
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∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting)
‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ
±¢————± í ± — ± —— ¥
ñ
±±±±— ± ï ————— ¥
·
* ±¥±——± 9 ± — ± ——¥
+ ±¥±——± ô ————— ¥
±¥±——± ——¥ ———
0 ±¥±——± 5 ————— ¥
, ————— ¥ 4 ————— ¥
————— ¥
6 ——¥ ——±
- ¥ — ± ——± 8 ¥ — ± —— ±
. ———¥ — ± 7 ————— ¥
/ ————— ¥¥— ± ——±
1 ± — ± ——¥¥— ± ——±
2 ———¥±± ——— ± — ¥
3 ———±±¥ ¥±±——±
: ±¥±——± < ± — ± ——¥
; ±¥±——±
¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject
and brightness.
• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turn ed off. However, the Scene Mo de flash
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
± — ± ——±
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∫ The available flash range to take pictures
•
The available flash range is an approximation.
ISO sensitivity
AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet)
ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) ¢
ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet) ¢
ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet)
ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.4 m (4.59 feet)
ISO800 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 3.7 m (12.1 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.1 m (6.88 feet)
ISO1600
¢ Recording with zoom magnification of up to 4k is possible. Pictures recorded with Tele may
be darker than normal.
1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 5.3 m
(17.4 feet)
Wide Tel e
Available flash range
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet)
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P69) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 10.6 m (34.8 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 fee t) to approx. 5.9 m (19.4 feet)
• In [FLASH BURST] (P71) in Scene Mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to
between [ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 fee t) to approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet)
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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Se c.)
‡
ˆ
‰
Š
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P105)
¢2 When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO]. (P105)
• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
– When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].
– When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image
Stabilizer is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].
• In Intelligen t Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
1/30
¢1
to 1/2000
‹
Œ
¢1
1
to 1/2000
1 or 1/4 to 1/200 0
¢2
• In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
Note
If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the
•
heat or lighting from the flash.
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted
properly and the pictur e may become too bright or too dark.
• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even
when you press the shutter button fully.
• The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession. Take a
picture after the access indication disappears.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
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[REC] Mode: ·
Taking Close-up Pictures
Press 4 [#].
Press 3/4 to select a mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter bu tton halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
• [ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [ ]
is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.
• To cancel, select [OFF] in step 2.
• Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification
are displayed during zooming.
[AF MACRO]
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 3 cm (0.10 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
∫ Focus range in AF Macro Mode
¢ The focus range changes in steps.
T
W
1 m (3.28 feet)
3 cm (0.10 feet)
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A
B
[MACRO ZOOM]
You can take a pictur e with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the
subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)].
A Focus range
• Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom
Mode regardless of the zoom position.
• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital Zoom range B)
• The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.
• Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE]
is set.
• The following functio ns are not activated.
– Extra Optical Zoom
– Intelligent Zoo m
Note
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take
pictures at close range.
• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
• Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between
the camera an d the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Press 2 [ë].
Press 3/4 to select a mode.
• You can also press 2 [ë] to sele ct.
Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter bu tton halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to take the picture.
• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the
self-timer setting is cancelled.
Note
When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
•
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF Assist Lamp (P111) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in Scene Mode is fixed to 5.
• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode o r Clipboard
Mode.
• Setting of the self-time r cannot be performed in following conditions.
– In [HI-SPEED BURST] and [UNDERWATER] in scene mode
– When recording motion pictures
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[REC] Mode: ·¿¨
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Underexposed
Properly
exposed
Overexposed
Compensate the exposure
towards positive.
Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,
compensate the exposure with 2/1.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter bu tton halfway to finish.
Note
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• Exposure compensation cannot be used when in [STARRY SKY] in Scene Mode.
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[REC] Mode: ·¿
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are aut omatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pr essed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With Auto Bracket d1EV
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0EV j1EV i1EV
Press 3 [È] several times until [AUTO BRACKET]
appears, set the compensation range of the
exposure with 2/1.
• When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (0).
Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• You can also press the shutter bu tton halfway to finish.
Note
•
When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.
• When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower
left of the screen.
• The Auto Bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the came ra off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
• When Auto Bracket is set, the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review
setting. You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• [Œ] is set for the f lash when Auto Bracket is set.
• Bu rst is cancelled when Auto Brack et is set.
• Setting of the auto bracket cannot be performed in following conditions.
– In [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST],
[STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] and [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode
– When recording motion pictures
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[REC] Mode: ¿
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Registering scenes in Scene Mode (My Scene Mode)
You can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the [REC] Mode.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Set the Mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
• If you have already registered My Scene Mode, the icon for the
registered Scene Mode will be displayed, rather than [ ] or
[].
• Both [ ] and [ ] have the same function. You can switch easily
by selecting scenes that are used often which are convenient for
the user.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating
the zoom lever.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the
selected Scene Mode.
• The selected Scene Mode is stored as a My Scene Mode. You can then use the stored
Scene Mode when you next take pictures by setting the Mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
∫ Changing My Scene Mode
1 Set the Mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
2 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen.
3 Press 3 to select [Û], switch menus and press 1.
•
For details on switching menus, refer to P22.
4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
5 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ About the information
•
If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode, explanations about each Scene Mode
are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.)
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Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode)
You can select the Scene Mode each time you make a recording.
1 Set the Mode dial to [¿].
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
• The recording screen for the selected Scene Mode will be displayed.
Note
To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3 on
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P61.
• The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
• When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the
picture may differ from the actual scene.
• The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts
them to the optimal setting.
– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[I.RESOLUTION]/
[COLOR MODE]
• Shutter speed for Scene Modes, except [PANORAMA ASSIST], [SPORTS],
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET],
[FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [SNOW] and [HIGH DYNAMIC], will be from
1/4th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
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[PORTRAIT]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve
the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[SOFT SKIN]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.
• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[TRANSFORM]
Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be
recorded smoothly.
1 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/
SET].
It can be set from the Quick Menu (P24).
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2 Take pictures.
Note
[PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are fixed as given below:
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– [] for [X], [ ] for [Y] and [ ] for [W]
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
• When [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is set, Face Recognition may not function fully.
• It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except for personal use.
• Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend some one.
• Do not use the material against the object’s interest.
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[SELF PORTRAIT]
Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode
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Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator
lights up when you are brough t into focus. Making sure you hold
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to
focus.
• The recor ded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor
for reviewing.
• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide).
•
• You can record yourself with audio (P110). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will light up
while recording the audio.
• The Zoom Magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).
• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will
remain until the camera is turned off, the Scene Mod e is changed or [REC] Mode or
[PLAYBACK] Mode is selected.
• The Stabilizer Function Mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P109)
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[SCENERY]
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
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[PANORAMA ASSIST]
You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.
∫ Setting the recording direction
1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press
[MENU/SET].
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The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed.
2 Take the picture.
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You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
3 Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET].
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.
• Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image.
4 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or
vertically so the transparent image overlaps.
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When taking the third and later pictures, repeat steps 3 and 4.
• You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE].
5 Press 3/4 to select [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
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It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• We recommend using a tripod . When it is dark, we recommend using the self-timer for taking
pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signa l
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” on the CD-ROM (supplied).
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[SPORTS]
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
• It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].)
• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.
• We recommend rotating th e zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking a picture.
Note
During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide
•
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
• The focus range is 60 cm (1.97 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).
• We recommend usin g a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signa l
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
[NIGHT SCENERY]
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
Note
During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide
•
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
• We recommend usin g a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signa l
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
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[FOOD]
This mode allows you to take pict ures of food with a natural hue without being affected by
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
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The focus ran ge is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3 .28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
[PARTY]
Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party
etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party Mode
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Use the flash. (You can set to [‹] or [Š].)
• We recommend usin g a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• We recommend rotating th e zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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[CANDLE LIGHT]
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫ Technique for Candle Light Mode
•
This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
Note
The focus ran ge is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3 .28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
•
• We recommend usin g a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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[BABY1]/[BABY2]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P131).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to
When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].
•
• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen
appears automatically.
3/4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
“Entering Text” on P117.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step
Note
• During motion picture recording, settings for [PORTRAIT] are used.
• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even wh en the birthday or name ha s been set, the age or
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (W ide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600].
• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the
lower left of the screen for about 5 second s, along with the current date and time.
• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
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[PET]
Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P131).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P68.
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
• The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
[SUNSET]
Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take
vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun.
Note
The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
•
[HIGH SENS.]
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
•
2 Take pictures.
Note
• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (W ide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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[HI-SPEED BURST]
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
•
3 Take pictures.
•
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Maximum Burst speed
Number of recordable
pictures
• The Burst speed changes according to the record ing conditions.
• The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the pictur e-taking conditions and the type
and/or status of the card used.
• The number of Burst recording pictures increases imme diately after formatting.
Note
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
•
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [ON].
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (W ide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high
to achieve a high shutter speed.
• Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat
taking a picture.
approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
approx. 15 to 100
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[FLASH BURST]
Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still
pictures in dark places.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/
SET] to set.
•
3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
2 Take pictures.
•
Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Number of recordable
pictures
Note
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
•
• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/30th of a second to 1/20 00th of a second.
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (W ide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].
• See the Note on P55 when using the flash.
max. 5 pictures
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[STARRY SKY]
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].
•
It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the Quick Menu. (P24)
2 Take pictures.
•
Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown
screen is displayed.
∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode
•
The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
During motion picture recording, low light settings [ ] are used, which will provide
•
better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
[FIREWORKS]
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode
•
Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
•
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
• The shutter speed becomes the following.
– When [OFF] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 2 seconds
– When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the Optical Image Stabilizer function: 1/4th of a
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
– You can change the shutter speed by compensating for the exposure.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].
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[BEACH]
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It
also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
•
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does
not get into the lens or the terminals.
[SNOW]
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or
a snow-covered mountain.
[AERIAL PHOTO]
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode
•
We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the
picture.
Note
The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
•
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶.
• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.
• Wh en using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.
• Be careful about the reflection from the window.
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[PIN HOLE]
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.
Note
• [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF].
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (W ide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• Face Detection (P102) may not operate normally in the dark areas
around the edges of the screen.
[FILM GRAIN]
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.
Note
ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].
•
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (W ide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
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[HIGH DYNAMIC]
You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the
scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in
similar circumstances.
∫ Setting the effect
1 Press 3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
•
It can be set from the Quick Menu (P24).
[]: Natural colour effect
[]: Eye-catching effect which emphasises contrast and colour
[]: Black and white effect
2 Take pictures.
Note
•
ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO400].
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (W ide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
• When it is dark, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set
to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signa l
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• LCD screen noise may be more visible than during normal recording due to brightness
compensation of the darker areas.
[PHOTO FRAME]
Record the image with a frame around it.
∫ Setting the frame
1 Press 2/1 to select the frame to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
•
The number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3).
2 Take pictures.
Note
•
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
Frame will not be displayed.
• [AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.].
• The colour of the frame displayed on the screen and the colour of the frame around the actual
image may differ, but this is not a malfunction.
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A
[UNDERWATER]
Use the marine case (DMW-MCZX3; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a
natural colour.
Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)
You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF Lock. This is useful if you want to take
pictures of a fast moving subject etc.
1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
2 Press 2 to fix the focus.
•
The AF Lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.
• Press 2 again to cancel AF Lock.
• When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF Lock is cancelled. In this
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.
• You cannot set to AF Lock when [AF MODE] is set to [ ].
White Balance fine adjustment
You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.
1 Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.].
2 Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
•
Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the White Balance.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•
If you adjust the White Balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.
Note
•
The focus ran ge is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3 .28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
AWB
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Recording Motion Picture
This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in monaural.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Switching the mode by rotating the Mode
dial.
A Mode dial
B Motion picture button
∫ Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
Item Settings/Note
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to
Intelligent Auto Mode
ñ
Normal picture mode
·
match the subject and the recording conditions, so you
can leave the settings to the camera and take motion
pictures easily.
Record motion pictures by automatically setting
aperture and shutter speed.
My Scene Mode/
Scene Mode
Scene motion picture
¿
Note
•
It will be recorded in following categories for certain scene modes.
Selected scene mode Scene mode while recording motion picture
[BABY1]/[BABY2] Portrait mode
[NIGHT PORTRAIT],
[NIGHT SCENERY],
[STARRY SKY]
[PANORAMA ASSIST],
[SPORTS], [PET],
[HI-SPEED BURST],
[FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS],
[PHOTO FRAME]
• A motion picture recording matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed
above. (P61 to 76)
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B
A
C
Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
• Release the motion picture button right after you press
it.
• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures
cannot be recorded without audio.)
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while
recording motion pictures.
• The screen will become dark momentarily, and
recording will start after adjusting the display.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
• Sound will go off when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of motion
picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP LEVEL] (P25).
• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera
stops recording automatically.
∫ About focusing
When [CONTINUOUS AF] (P112) is set to [ON], and you focus on a subject, the camera
will maintain focus on that subject. To fix the focus position when beginning to record a
motion picture, set to [OFF].
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R1m21s
3
s
Note
The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps 3 and
•
4.
A Still picture recording
B Motion picture mode
C Motion picture
D Still picture mode
¢1
screen
¢2
setting
recording screen
setting
R1m21s
R1m21s
3
s
¢1 Press [DISPLAY] to displa y the available recording time before recording motio n pictures.
¢2 The screen th at is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the
setting of the
[REC MODE].
• Re fer to P112 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
• The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].
• Refer to P184 for information about the available recording time.
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated
during the recording of a motion picture.
• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture
recording.
• When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
• If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button , recordable area
will be changed drastically since these settings are cancelled.
• When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes
at the start of motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA] ( P26) is set to [ON], angle of
view during motion picture recording is displayed.
• [STABILIZER] is fixed to [MODE1] in recording motion pictures.
• In recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.
– [], [], [ƒ] and [Ù] in [AF MODE]
– Direction Detection function
–
Extra
Optical Zoom
– [FACE RECOG.]
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording
motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optiona l) the power supply is cut off
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.
• Zoom speed ma y be slower than normal.
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When set to Intelligent Auto Mode
• When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 2, motion picture recording matching to the
subject or recording situation can be performed.
∫ Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
> [i-PORTRAIT]
¦
[i-SCENERY]
[i-LOW LIGHT]
[i-MACRO]
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the
focus and exposure. (Face Detection) (P102)
Note
Refer to P37 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.
•
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subje ct, the colo ur of the
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness condition s, when the camera is
shaken, when zoom is used
• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the
appropriate Recording Mode.
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Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]
Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode menu, and press 1. (P22)
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
Recording format Features
• Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for
playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
[AVCHD Lite]
[MOTION JPEG]
¢The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
• It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device
compatible with AVCHD. Re fer to the instructio ns of the
device used for details on compa tibility.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class
• Select this format to record standar d definition video for
playback on your PC. It can be recorde d using less storage
when there is not much space left on the memory card or
when you want to attach the motion pictur e to an e-mail.
• Use a card with SD Speed Class
¢
with “Class 4” or higher.
¢
with “Class 6” or higher.
Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then
press 1.
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Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2
Aspect
ratio
16:9
High
quality
Longer
time
¢1 What is bit rate
Item Quality (bit rate)
([SH])
([H])
([L])
1280k720 pixels
Approx. 17 Mbps
1280k720 pixels
Approx. 13 Mbps
1280k720 pixels
Approx. 9 Mbps
¢2
¢2
¢2
¢1
fps
50p
(Sensor
output is
25 fps)
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes
higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR ” recording method.
“VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for
definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record.
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is
recorded.
¢2 What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Second”, and it represents the speed of
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step
Item Picture size fps
High
quality
Longer
([HD]) 1280k720 pixels
¢3
([WVGA])
([VGA]) 640k480 pixels
([QVGA]) 320k240 pixels
2
848k480 pixels
30
Aspect
ratio
16:9
4:3
time
¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•
With the [AVCHD Lite] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see
back on the TV with HDMI socket
” on P145.
“Playing
• It cannot be recorded to built-in memory except for the [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter bu tton halfway to close the menu.
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Note
The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used.
•
– Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times
– Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment
Before taking pictures, format (P30) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data
recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
• Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] 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.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the sup port sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some
information will not display while playback.
• Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures
with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of
Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
•
The Face Recognition function includes the following.
In Recording Mode
–
Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered
¢
face
(if name has been set for the registered face)
– The camera will remember the face that has been photographed
many times and display the registration screen automatically
(if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
– Display of name and age (if information has been registere d)
– Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures re gistered with Face Recognition
([CATEGORY PLAY] (P123))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
[AF MODE] is fixed to [š].
•
• During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first
picture.
• After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
• [FACE RECOG.] can be used in the following Scene Modes.
– [PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[SELF PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[PET]/[SUNSET]/
[HIGH SENS.]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[PIN HOLE]/[HIGH DYNAMIC]/[PHOTO FRAME]
¢ [AUTO REGISTRATION] is fixed to [OFF].
• [FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure
recognition of a person.
• Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise distinctive facial features than
regular Face Detection.
• Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set
to [OFF] will not be categorised by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
• Even when Face Recognition information is changed ( P88), Face Recognition information for
the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be
categorised by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
• To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in
[FACE REC EDIT] (P142).
Mode
¢
/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/
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Face Settings
You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3
pictures/registration)
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
•
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered
with the hair when registering.
• Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
• Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or
angles. (P88)
• Additionally register at the location of recording.
• Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting. (P89)
• When a person who is registered is not recognised, corr ect by re-registering.
Example of faces that are hard to recognise
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise
faces correctly even for registere d faces in the following
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
• Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows (A)
• The face is dark/the light is at an angle (B)
• The face is facing on angle or sideways
• The face is facing upward/downward
• The eyes are closed
• When the face is extremely bright or dark
• Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.
• When the face appears small on the screen
• The entire face is not in the screen
• When distinctive facial features have changed with age
• When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one
another
• Facial expression is very different
• When there is little contrast on the faces
• When there is rapid movement
• When the camera is shaking
• When Digital Zoom is used
(Good example for
registering)
A
B
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Registering face image of new person
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1.
(P22)
/
Press 3
4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition
frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
• The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be
registere d.
• When recognition fails, a message will appear and the display
will return to the recording screen. In this case, try taking the
picture again.
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1.
• You can register up to 3 face images.
Item Description of settings
It is possible to register names.
1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
[NAME]
[AGE]
[FOCUS ICON]
2 Enter the name.
•
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text”
section on P117.
It is possible to register the birthday.
1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and
then press 3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Press 3/4 to select the focus icon, and then press [MENU/
SET].
To add additional face images.
(
Add Images)
1 Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then
press [MENU/SET]
2 Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Registering face image of new
person”.
[ADD IMAGES]
3 Press [‚].
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
1 Press 2/1 to select the face imag e to delete, and then
press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press [‚].
•
If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫ About the information
•
When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 4 on P86, an
explanation appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
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Change or delete the information for a registered person
You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also
delete the information of the registered person.
1 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and
then press 1. (P22)
2 Press 4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete
and then press [MENU/SET ].
4 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Description of settings
[INFO EDIT]
[PRIORITY]
[DELETE]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for
higher-priority faces.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press
[MENU/SET].
Deleting information of a registered person.
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
6 in “Registering face image of new person”.
5 Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.
1 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P22)
2 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1.
Item Description of settings
[OFF]/[ON]
When the [AU TO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] ,
[AUTO REGISTRATION]
[SENSITIVITY]
•
[FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.
• For details, see “Auto Registration” on P90.
[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]
Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The
•
likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood
of mistaken re cognition.
• Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens frequently.
• To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL].
4 Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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Auto Registration
When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display
automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
•
Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when
[BURST] and Auto Bracket is set.)
• It may be extremely hard to recognise only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face
images with [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu beforehand.
∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen
1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
•
If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.
• Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and
when [YES] is selected with
set to [OFF].
3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be
2 Press 3/4 to select [NEW PERSON] or
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE] and then press [MENU/SET].
Item Description of settings
[NEW PERSON]
• A list of reg istered people is displayed when there are 6 people
already registered. Select the person to be rep laced.
To additionally register a face image for a registered person.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to whom you wish
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]
•
After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to
the recording screen.
add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
•
If 3 images have already been registered, the picture
replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture
you wish to replace.
3 Perform the operation in Step 6 and following in “Registering face image of new
person”.
Note
If the registration screen will not display, it may display easier by recording in the same
•
conditions or with the same expressions.
• If a face is not recognised even though it is registered, it will make the recognition easier by
registering the person again using the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu in that
environment.
• If the registration screen is displayed for a person that is already registered, it will make the
recognition easier by additionally registering.
• It may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered.
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A
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations (Travel Mode)
• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18 )
Select an item from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu, and
press 1 (P22).
• On completion, the set content is displayed.
A The name of the selected menu item is displayed.
[TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and return date of your vacation. The number of days which have
passed since the departure date (i.e. what day of the vacation it is) is then recorded when
you take pictures and can be displayed at playback. You can stamp your pictures with this
information using [TEXT STAMP] (P131).
[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Setting the travel date
1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date, and then press
[MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date, and then press
[MENU/SET].
The frames of dates from the departure date to the return date
•
undergo a colour change.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•
The departure date and return date you have set appear in the
[TRAVEL MODE] menu.
∫ Cancelling the travel date
These settings are cancelled automatically when the current date passes the return date.
To cancel the settings par t-way through your vacation, set
[TRAVEL DATE] to [OFF] in Step
1 of “Setting the travel date”. Note that when [TRAVEL DATE] is [OFF], [LOCATION] is
also set to [OFF] automatically.
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Note
The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
•
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) .
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.
• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
If you set [WORLD TIME] (P93) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure
date will not be recorded. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures,
which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed.
• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation on which you took the picture is not
recorded.
• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date
change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded).
• [TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set for motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite].
[LOCATION]
Set a travel destination. The destination is then recorded when you take pictures and can
be displayed at playback. You can stamp your pictures with this information using [TEXT
STAMP] (P131).
[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Setting the travel destination
1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Enter the travel destination.
•
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P117.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•
The travel destination you have set is displayed in the [TRAVEL MODE] menu.
∫ To cancel the display of the travel destination
Set
[LOCATION] to [OFF] in Step 1 of “Setting the travel destination” .
Note
The travel destination can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”
•
bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• [LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.
• You cannot set [LOCATION] when [TRAVEL DATE] has been set to [OFF].
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A
B
C
E
D
[WORLD TIME]
Set times in the region where you live and the region of your overseas destination. You
can then display local time and record local time when taking pictures on your vacation.
[DESTINATION]/[HOME]
∫ Setting areas for [DESTINATION]/[HOME]
When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA]
message appears. Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step
2.
1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press
[MENU/SET].
A Current time
B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press
3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.
• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the curr ent time.
Advance the clock setting by one hour.
3 Press 1.
4 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
C The time in the selected location is displayed
5 Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in
and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
D Current time of the destination area
E Time d ifference
• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination,
press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to
return to the original time.
6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•
The date and time in the set [DESTINATION] or [HOME] appears in the [TRAVEL MODE]
menu.
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Note
To reset the time to [HOME] time when you get back from your vacation etc., follow the
•
instructions of Step
• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.
• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time
difference from the home area.
• The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel
destination.
1 and 2.
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu
[PICTURE SIZE]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes:
ñ· ¿
∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
(14M) 4320k3240 pixels
(10M )
(7M )
¢
¢
3648k2736 pixels
3072k2304 pixels
(5M ) 2560k1920 pixels
¢
(3M )
2048k1536 pixels
(0.3M ) 640k480 pixels
∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].
(12.5M) 4320k2880 pixels
¢
(9M )
(6M )
(4.5M )
(2.5M )
(0.3M )
¢
¢
¢
¢
3648k2432 pixels
3072k2048 pixels
2560k1712 pixels
2048k1360 pixels
640k424 pixels
∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].
(10.5M) 4320k2432 pixels
(7.5M )
(5.5M )
(3.5M )
(2M )
(0.2M )
¢
¢
¢
¢
¢
3648k2056 pixels
3072k1728 pixels
2560k1440 pixels
1920k1080 pixels
640k360 pixels
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Note
•
“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”.
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be
when it is printed on a la rge piece of paper or displayed on a
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
• The Extra Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is set or in [TRANSFORM],
[HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] and [PHOTO FRAME] in
Scene Mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
• Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
• Refer to P184 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
[QUALITY]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes:
·¿
[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
Note
Refer to P184 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
•
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ISOMAX
1600
[ASPECT RATIO]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes:
·¿
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[X][Y][W]
Note
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P182)
•
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes:
ISOMAX
[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
•
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
400
The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.
amount of picture noise.
Note
Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.
•
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter
button was pressed fully.
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P108)
ISOMAX
800
·
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[SENSITIVITY]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Applicable modes:
·
[AUTO]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
ISO sensitivity
Recording location
(recommend ed)
Shutter spee d Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
80 1600
Note
When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]
•
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600] when using the
flash.)
• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)
• To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you eithe r reduce the ISO sensitivity level or set
[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P108)
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[WHITE BALANCE]
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes:
[AWB]: Automatic adjustment
[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]
[Ó]: S et manually
Note
The optimal White Balance w ill differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
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under so use [AWB] or [Ó].
• The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
• In the Scene Mod es listed be low, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
– [SCENERY]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/
[SUNSET]/[FLASH BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]/
[AERIAL PHOTO]/[FILM GRAIN]/[UNDERWATER]
∫ Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking
photographs.
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1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the
frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
White Balance may not be set correctly when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the
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White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
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∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
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Set the White Balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].
1 Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears
and then press
2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.
• Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.
2/1 to adjust the White Balance.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
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You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.
• You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
• The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The White Balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White
Balance using [Ó].
• In the [UNDERWATER] in Scene Mode, the White Balance is fixed at [AWB], but it can be
finely adjusted.
• White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in
[COLOR MODE].
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 TV screen
6 Sunlight
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb
9 Sunrise and sunset
10 Candlelight
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