Panasonic DMCZS10K, DMC-ZS10S, DMCZS10A User Manual

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-ZS10

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Before use

Before use ..............................................5

About GPS ....................................................7

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

Names of parts.......................................9

Preparations

Charging battery ..................................10

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................11

Inserting and removing the card

(optional)/the battery ...........................12

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC

coupler (optional) instead of the battery ......13

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................14

Remaining battery and memory capacity ....15

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................15

How to operate the camera.................16

Touch operations .........................................17

Setting the clock ..................................18

To change time setting ................................19

Basics

Sequence of operations ......................20

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode .............................22

How to adjust focus ............................23

Touching the screen and recording

(Touch Shutter function) .....................24

Touching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure

(Touch AF/AE function) .......................25

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 26

Automatic Scene Detection .........................26

About flash ..................................................27

About Happy colors .....................................27

[Motion Deblur] ............................................27

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................27

AF Tracking .................................................28

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ..............29

Taking motion pictures ....................... 30

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] .......................................32

Viewing motion pictures ..............................33

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ...34 Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ....................................35

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Deleting pictures .................................36

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures ...................................37

Setting the menu .................................38

Menu type ...................................................40

Using Quick menu .......................................41

Using the [Setup] menu ......................42

[Clock Set] ...................................................42

[Auto Clock Set] ..........................................42

[World Time] ................................................42

[Travel Date] ................................................42

[Beep] ..........................................................42

[Volume] ......................................................43

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................43

[LCD Mode] .................................................43

[Guide Line] .................................................43

[Histogram] ..................................................44

[Rec Area] ...................................................44

[Zoom Resume] ...........................................44

[Economy] ...................................................45

[Auto Review] ..............................................45

[No.Reset] ...................................................46

[Reset] .........................................................46

[USB Mode] .................................................46

[Output] .......................................................47

[VIERA Link] ................................................47

[3D Playback] ..............................................47

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................48

[Version Disp.] .............................................48

[Format] .......................................................48

[Calibration] .................................................49

[Language] ..................................................49

[Demo Mode] ...............................................49

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Application (Record)

Taking pictures with zoom ..................50

Using the zoom by performing touch

operations ...................................................50

Zoom types and use ....................................51

Taking pictures with flash ...................52

Taking close-up pictures ....................54

[Macro Zoom] ..............................................54

Focus range ................................................55

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 56

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 57

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) .....................57

Determine aperture and shutter speed

and record ........................................... 58

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ..............................58

[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................58

[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................59

[Custom] Mode ....................................60

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................60

[Custom] ......................................................60

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] .......................................61

[My Scene Mode] ........................................62

[Portrait] .......................................................62

[Soft Skin] ....................................................62

[Transform] ..................................................62

[Self Portrait] ...............................................63

[Scenery] .....................................................63

[Panorama Assist] .......................................63

[Sports] ........................................................64

[Night Portrait] .............................................64

[Night Scenery] ............................................64

[Handheld Night Shot] .................................64

[Food] ..........................................................64

[Party] ..........................................................65

[Candle Light] ..............................................65

[Baby] ..........................................................65

[Pet] .............................................................65

[Sunset] .......................................................66

[High Sens.] .................................................66

[Flash Burst] ................................................66

[Starry Sky] ..................................................66

[Fireworks] ...................................................67

[Beach] ........................................................67

[Snow] .........................................................67

[Aerial Photo] ...............................................67

[Pin Hole] .....................................................67

[Film Grain] ..................................................67

[High Dynamic] ............................................67

[Photo Frame] .............................................68

[Underwater] ................................................68

[High Speed Movie] .....................................68

Recording 3D still pictures

[3D Photo Mode] .................................. 69

Burst function ...................................... 70

Recording with the Face Recognition

function [Face Recog.] ........................72

Registering face pictures ............................73

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons .....................................74

Recording the place of recording

with GPS ...............................................75

Using GPS ..................................................76

Executing positioning immediately and

updating your current location .....................78

Changing the recorded place name

information ..................................................79

Registering your current location as a

landmark .....................................................80

Changing the display of location name

information ..................................................81

Using GPS to set the clock ........................81

Useful features for travel ....................82

[Travel Date] ................................................82

[World Time] ...............................................83

Entering Text ........................................ 84

Contents (Continued)

Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 85

[Aspect Ratio] ..............................................85

[Picture Size] ...............................................85

[Quality] .......................................................86

[Sensitivity] ..................................................86

[White Balance] ...........................................87

[AF Mode] ....................................................89

[Quick AF] ....................................................90

[Face Recog.] ..............................................91

[Metering Mode] ..........................................91

[i.Exposure] .................................................91

[Min. Shtr Speed] ........................................92

[i.Resolution] ...............................................92

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................92

[Burst] ..........................................................93

[Color Mode] ................................................93

[AF Assist Lamp] .........................................93

[Red-Eye Removal] .....................................94

[Stabilizer] ...................................................94

[Date Stamp] ...............................................95

[Clock Set] ...................................................95

Using the [Motion Picture] menu .......96

[Rec Mode] ..................................................96

[Rec Quality] ................................................97

[Active Mode] ..............................................98

[Continuous AF] ...........................................98

[Wind Cut] ...................................................98

Recording still pictures while a

motion picture is being recorded ....... 99

Application (View)

Editing motion pictures ....................100

Capturing still pictures from motion

pictures ......................................................100

Splitting up motion pictures .......................100

Playing back still pictures recorded

using the burst function ...................101

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................102

[Slide Show] ..............................................102

[Filtering Play] ...........................................104

[Calendar] ..................................................104

Using the [Playback] menu...............105

[Upload Set] ..............................................105

[Title Edit] ..................................................106

[Place-Name Edit] .....................................107

[Text Stamp] ..............................................108

[Video Divide] ............................................109

[Resize] .....................................................110

[Cropping] ..................................................111

[Favorite] ...................................................112

[Print Set] ..................................................113

[Protect] .....................................................114

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................114

[Copy] ........................................................115

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .......................116

Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket ..........117

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 118

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................119

Keep the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures .................................. 121

Copy by inserting the SD card into the

recorder .....................................................121

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to

your computer ..........................................122

Keeping the 3D still pictures ......................122

...121

Using with your PC ............................ 123

Copying still pictures and motion

pictures .....................................................124

Uploading pictures to image-sharing

websites ....................................................126

Printing ...............................................127

Printing multiple pictures ...........................128

Print with date and text ..............................128

Making print settings on the camera .........129

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 130

Message displays .............................. 132

Q&A Troubleshooting ......................134

Usage cautions and notes ................ 141

User License Agreement for Location

Name Data ................................................145

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Before use

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Camera handling

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

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

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

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

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

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

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

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Condensation (lens clouding)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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

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

Before use (Continued)

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Always take a test shot first

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

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No compensation for missed shots

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

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Carefully observe copyright laws

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

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→141)

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About GPS

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About the camera’s location name information

Before using the camera, read “User License Agreement for Location Name Data”. (→145)

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When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera’s power is off.

• Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. During airplane takeoff and landing or in other restricted area, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or

, then turn the camera’s power off. (→76)

• When [GPS Setting] is [ON], power will drain from the battery even if the camera’s power is OFF.

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Recording location information

• The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are current as of December 2010. These will not be updated.

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

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Positioning

• Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from the GPS satellites. (→75)

• Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes to successfully execute positioning under the following conditions; when positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is executed after the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to again or when [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF].

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

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When using in another country

• GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China. (Current as of December 2010)

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

and then turned on

Standard Accessories

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

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

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (→14)

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

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Names of parts

Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator (→56)/AF Assist Lamp (→93) Lens barrel Lens

(→52)

(→5, 143)

GPS status indicator

(→78)

GPS antenna (→75) Speaker (→43) Microphone (→21)

LCD monitor (→43, 130) REC/PLAY switch (→20) [EXPOSURE] button (→58) Cursor button [DISP.] button

[Q.MENU]/[

/ ] button

Tripod receptacle

(→143)

Zoom lever Motion picture button Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button

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

HDMI socket

(→117, 118)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

(→116, 121, 127)

Card/Battery door (→12) Release lever (→12) DC coupler cover (→13)

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

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How to operate the camera (→16)

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Charging battery

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress

(approx. 130 min. if fully depleted)

Off: Charging complete If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately 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 recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• 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.

Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

Plug-in type

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Battery

Inlet type

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• The AC cable does

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Charger (model-specific)

Charge the battery with the charger indoors

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(10 °C - 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).

Detach the battery after charging is completed

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.

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The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

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

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures Recording time Approx. 130 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• [Program AE] Mode

• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]

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

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

• Using the supplied battery.

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

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

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

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

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

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

Recording conditions

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

• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]

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An AVCHD motion picture can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds when

[GFS] or [FSH] is set. A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in [Motion JPEG] format. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.)

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

stopping recording and using zoom.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time About 210 minutes

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[AVCHD] [FSH] [Motion JPEG] [HD] About 70 minutes About 85 minutes About 35 minutes About 40 minutes

By CIPA standard

Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery

Lever

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid

Do not touch terminal

Completely insert battery and card

• Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face LCD)

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To remove

• To remove battery: • To remove card:

move lever in direction of arrow.

Lever press down in

• Memory card: Push in until it clicks.

Close lid

Slide to the [LOCK] position.

center.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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

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

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on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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

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

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Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional)

instead of the battery

By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.

Insert DC coupler instead of battery (→12)

DC IN socket

DC coupler

Open DC coupler cover

• If difficult to open, with the card/ battery door open, press the DC coupler cover from the inside to open it.

Plug AC adaptor into power outlet

DC coupler

cover

AC adaptor

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

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Use the AC adaptor and DC coupler specifically for this camera. Using other adaptors

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or couplers could cause camera failure. It may not be possible to install camera on a tripod or unipod when the DC coupler is

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connected, depending on the type of tripod or unipod. When the AC adaptor is connected, always remove the AC adaptor when opening the

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card/battery door. Remove the AC adaptor and DC coupler when not in use and close the DC coupler

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cover. Also read the AC adaptor and DC coupler operating instructions.

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Align the marks to connect

Connect AC adaptor to DC IN socket of DC coupler

Inserting and removing the card (optional)/

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

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

the battery (Continued)

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

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Built-in memory (approx. 18 MB) Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→115)

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

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

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

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4” recommended for recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Using a card of SD speed “Class 6” recommended for recording motion pictures in “MOTION JPEG”.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats.

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

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

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or above is

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or above is

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

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→48) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used

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

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

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

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Switch (LOCK)

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

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

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.]

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

button to switch display)

When in operation

(Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red. While the light remains lit, an operation is taking place, such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting. While the light is lit, do not turn off the power or remove battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional), as this can cause data loss or damage. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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

If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time

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capacity of the card may be reduced. (→105)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 4 GB 16 GB

14M 2 330 670 2740 5M 5 650 1300 5300

0.3M 99 10050 19940 81340

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

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures) When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used

• An AVCHD motion picture can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds when [GFS] or [FSH] is set. The time displayed in the table is the total time.

When the [Motion JPEG] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 4 GB 16 GB

HD – 7 min 40 s 15 min 40 s 1 h 6 min

VGA – 20 min 41 min 2 h 51 min

QVGA 32 s 55 min 30 s 1 h 53 min 7 h 55 min

• A maximum of approx. 2 GB of continuous motion picture can be recorded in [Motion JPEG] format. (Even if there is more than 2 GB of available space on the card, the available recording time will be calculated for a maximum of 2 GB.) The time displayed in the table is the total time.

Built-in memory 2 GB 4 GB 16 GB

– 14 min 29 min 2 h 4 min

How to operate the camera

Mode dial

Use this to select the recording mode.

Shutter button

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

Zoom lever

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

Motion picture button

Record motion pictures.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Use this to turn the camera’s power on and off.

REC/PLAY switch

Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode.

[EXPOSURE] button

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

Cursor button

Use these for menu operations and for calling up the recording functions listed below.

▲: Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc. ▼: Macro Mode etc. ◄: Self-timer ►: Flash

• In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by▲▼◄►.

mode)

[MENU/SET]

Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc.

[Q.MENU]/[ / ] button

In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. During menu operations: The previous screen is restored.

[DISP.] button

Use this to change display.

Touch Panel

You can operate the camera using the touch panel on the LCD screen. (→17)

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Touch operations

This camera’s touch panel senses pressure that is applied to the screen.

To “touch” is to press the touch panel and

Touch

then pull the finger back again.

To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger

across the touch panel surface.

Drag

Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions.

• Touch an icon near its center. If multiple icons are touched simultaneously, the camera may not operate normally.

If the type of sheet to protect LCD screens that are available on the market is to be

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used, observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may impair the screen’s visual recognition and ease of operation.) If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market attached to

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its screen or if the screen is not very responsive, touch the screen with a little more pressure. If your hand is pressed against the touch panel when holding the camera, the touch

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panel will not work properly. Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

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Do not press the touch panel with your fingernails.

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Clean the LCD monitor with a soft dry cloth if there are fingerprints or other kinds of dirt

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on it. For details of the icons that appear on the touch panel, refer to “List of LCD monitor

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displays” (→130).

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Stylus pen

The stylus pen (supplied) comes in handy when doing the kinds of jobs that require close or careful operation and your fingertips are too large to perform the operations easily.

• Do not use a pen other than the pen supplied.

• Keep the stylus pen out of the reach of infants and small children.

• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing. LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.

Dragging (sliding your finger across the screen) is used to scroll the pictures or change the range of the pictures displayed.

Setting the clock

Set REC/PLAY switch to

REC/PLAY switch

before turning on the power.

Turn on the power

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

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

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

• The [Please set the clock] message appears. (This message does not appear in Playback Mode.)

Press [MENU/SET] Press ◄► to select the items

(year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET]

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

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(The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.)

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

• To manually set date and time → select [No].

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

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

City or area name Current time

Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

The current time and home area are set.

• [GPS Setting] turns [ON].

To change time setting

When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu.

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

Select [Clock Set] from the [Rec] menu or [Setup] menu (→42)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→18))

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when

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printing pictures at a digital photo center or when using [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not

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displayed on the camera screen.

Sequence of operations

Turn on the power

Set to

Set to the desired Recording Mode

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

[Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. (→26) [Program AE] Mode

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode [3D Photo Mode] Record 3D still pictures. (→69)

[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→61) [My Scene Mode]

→

Record pictures with your own settings. (→22)

Determine aperture, then record pictures. (→58)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. (→58)

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→59)

Record pictures using pre-registered settings. (→60)

Take pictures in frequently-used Scene Modes. (→62)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

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

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Recording motion pictures

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

finish recording

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Holding the camera

AF Assist Lamp

Flash

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

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Set to

Motion picture

button

Microphone

Shutter button

• Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

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

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

View pictures (→32)

Turn off the power

Scrolling to the next picture: Drag your finger across the screen from right to left. Returning to the previous picture: Drag your finger across the screen from left to right.

T aking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

Recording Mode:

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

Set to ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

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Changing recording information display

Press the [DISP.] button.

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

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

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

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Jitter alert display

Aperture value Shutter speed

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How to adjust focus

Useful when subject is not in center of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Subjects/environments which may

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make focusing difficult:

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

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

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

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

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

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• When using Digital Zoom

• When focus is difficult to align for a subject in a dark scene

Focus display

Focus range

T ouching the screen and recording

(Touch Shutter function)

Recording Mode:

This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen.

Touch on the screen

• The icon changes to , and you can now proceed with touch shutter recording.

Touch the subject you want to record

• The subject is recorded when the auto focus moves to the place that you touch and when the subject is brought into focus.

• To release the touch shutter function → Touch

Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

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The touch shutter function will not work along the edges of the screen.

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Please note that the touch shutter will function even if you inadvertently touch the touch

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panel. When [Metering Mode] is set to (Spot), the exposure is adjusted to the place where

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you touched the screen. The setting of the touch shutter function will be stored even if the power switch is turned

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to off.

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T ouching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure (Touch AF/AE function)

Recording Mode:

This function enables the focus and exposure to be set when you touch the subject displayed on the screen.

Touch the place where you want to set the focus and exposure

• When [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detection), the Face Detection function continues to operate, but the focus is adjusted to the place where you touched.

• When [AF Mode] is set to (AF Tracking), the camera locks onto the subject, and it automatically continues to focus on the subject and adjusts the exposure of the subject as the subject moves.

Press the shutter button halfway to bring the subject into focus, and then press the button fully to record the subject

• To release the touch AF/AE function → Touch .

The touch AF/AE function may fail to work under some recording conditions such as

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when the subject is too small or the recording location is too dark. The touch AF/AE function will not work along the edges of the screen.

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During [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the camera will determine the touched subject to be the

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optimal scene.

T aking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording Mode:

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

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Automatic Scene Detection

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

The icon of scene detected

Recognizes people Recognizes babies Recognizes landscapes Recognizes night scenes and people in them (Only when is selected) Recognizes night scenes Recognizes night scenes without a tripod. Recognizes close-ups Recognizes sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.

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When babies (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognition function are recognized

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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

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When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON]

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

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

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Recording Mode. When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

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exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.

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About flash

Press ► to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on

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conditions. (→52) When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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About Happy colors

If [Color Mode] (→93) is set to [Happy], both still and motion pictures are clearer, with more vivid coloring.

[Motion Deblur]

The camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimize the blur of the subject.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press ▲▼◄► to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press ▲▼ to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET] Press ▲▼ to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

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

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

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has been set.

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, the camera can record the still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press ▲▼◄► to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press ▲▼ to select [iHandheld Nite Shot] and press [MENU/SET] Press ▲▼ to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

The recordable area becomes slightly narrower.

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Recording

Press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fully

Do not move the camera while any messages are displayed on the screen.

When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite Shot]

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will not be identified.

T aking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)

Recording Mode:

AF Tracking

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

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With cursor button operations

Press ▲ to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press ▲ again.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press ▼ to lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press ▼.

AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red (flash)

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With touch panel operations

Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→ 24) released.

Touch the subject

• When switching to lock on to another subject → Touch the other subject.

• To release AF tracking → Touch .

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

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Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

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

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[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

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[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Only menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set.

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The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes are reflected for not

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displayed menu items on the [Setup] menu. The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

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[Picture Size] and [Color Mode] on the [Rec] menu, [Burst], and [Beep] on the [Setup] menu The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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• [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.]

• [Guide Line]:

• [Quality]: (Fine)

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Metering Mode]: (Multiple)

• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]

• [Active Mode]: [ON]

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

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Digital Zoom], [Min. Shtr Speed]

• [Sleep Mode]: [5 MIN.]

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [Sensitivity]:

• [AF Mode]: (Face Detection)

• [Quick AF]: [ON]

• [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

• [Continuous AF]: [ON]

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Taking motion pictures

Recording Mode:

Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio.

Press motion picture button to start recording

[Rec Mode] (→96)/[Rec Quality] (→97)

Elapsed recording time Remaining recording

Immediately release the motion picture

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button after pressing it. You can also use zoom while recording

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motion pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than normal.

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

Still pictures can be taken during motion

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picture recording. (→99)

time (approx.)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

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Recording motion pictures in

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings.

When scene does not

correspond to any on the right.

• In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.

• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.

• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appropriate mode manually is recommended.

• The following menu options in the [Motion Picture] menu can be set:

• [Rec Mode] • [Rec Quality]

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Motion picture recording in other recording modes

For details, refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes. (However, a motion picture cannot be recorded in [3D Photo Mode] mode)

An AVCHD motion picture can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59

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seconds when [GFS] or [FSH] is set.

If [Rec Quality] is set to [GFS] or [FSH], and if the surrounding temperature

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is high, or motion picture is recorded continuously, is displayed, and the recording may be stopped halfway through.

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

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

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is recorded. The following functions are not available:

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AF tracking, Extended Optical Zoom, flash, [Face Recog.], [Rotate Disp.] for pictures taken vertically. For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress.

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The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pictures. Also, if

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the Aspect Ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [Rec Area] (→44) to [ON]. If Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, these

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

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turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. When recording motion pictures using an AC adaptor, if you unplug the AC adaptor or

●

a power outage occurs, power to the camera is cut, and the motion picture in progress will not be recorded.

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Playback Mode:

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

Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back

Scrolling to the next picture: Drag your finger across the screen from right to left. Returning to the previous picture: Drag your finger across the screen from left to right.

• If you keep your finger touching the left or right edge of the screen after scrolling the pictures, the pictures will continue to be scrolled. (The pictures are displayed in a reduced size.)

• The pictures can also be scrolled by pressing the ◄ ► cursor button. When the buttons are held down, the pictures can be scrolled quickly forward or backward.

View pictures

Picture number/Total pictures Location name information and latitude & longitude information are

provided

Folder/File number

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Changing recording information display

Press the [DISP.] button.

Some pictures edited on a computer may not be able to be viewed on this camera.

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If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to while the power is on, the lens barrel

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

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

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Viewing motion pictures

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

Playback now starts.

Motion picture recording time

When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 10 minutes and 30 seconds: [10m30s]

Motion picture icon (differs depending on the recording mode and picture quality setting)

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Operations during motion picture playback

▲: Pause/play ▼: Stop ◄: Fast rewind (2 steps)

Single-frame rewind (while paused)

►: Fast forward (2 steps)

Single-frame forward (while paused)

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

• Volume can be adjusted with zoom lever.

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

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

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

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supplied CD-ROM or “QuickTime”.

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] (Continued)

Playback Mode:

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Touch the area that you want to magnify

Each time you touch, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.)

• The area can also be magnified by turning the zoom lever toward T.

Drag your finger over the screen to move the position of the area magnified

Current zoom position

Return to the original size (1x)

Reducing the display magnification rate

• The magnification rate can also be reduced by turning the zoom lever toward W.

• The position of the area magnified can also be moved by operating the cursor button.

Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback.

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Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Set to multiple screen display

Picture no./Total no.

Slide bar (drag this to change display)

• When the zoom lever is repetitively turned to W, the display method changes from a 12-picture screen to a 30-picture screen, and to Calendar Playback. (Turn the zoom lever toward to T to return.)

• When a picture is touched on the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the picture touched is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen).

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Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”

Turn the zoom lever toward W several times Touch the recording date to be displayed, and touch [Set] to

enter the date

Select the month

The pictures recorded on the selected date appear on the 12-picture screen.

• The recording date can also be selected by using the cursor button, and press [MENU/SET].

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

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taken without clock settings are displayed with the date January 1st, 2011. Pictures displayed with [!] cannot be played back.

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Pictures taken with destination settings made in [World Time] are displayed in the

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

Deleting pictures

Playback Mode:

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

Press to delete displayed picture

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

[DISP.] button

Do not turn off the power during deletion.

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Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).

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Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

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• Protected pictures

• Card switch is in “LOCK” position.

• Pictures not of DCF standard (→32)

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

A burst group is handled as one picture. (All the pictures in the selected burst group are deleted.)

(after step

)

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

[Delete Multi]

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

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

• To execute → Press [MENU/SET].

Picture selected

• You can select [All Delete Except ] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite] (→112).

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

• May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

Setting the menu

Displaying the menu screen

Press [MENU/SET]

The menu selection screen is displayed.

Selecting the menu type

Select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]

• The menu type can also be selected by touch operations.

Select the item

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

: Pages

The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.

Changing the settings

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

The selected setting is set.

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button. : Settings

: Selected setting

Exiting the menu screen

Press [ / ] button several times

The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.

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About the menu screen

Buttons used in menu operations

: [MENU/SET] : Cursor button : [ / ] button

Menu screen configuration

: Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide

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Menu operation flow

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Refer to the procedure example below when operating menus.

Press [MENU/SET]

The menu selection screen is displayed.

Select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET]

• The menu type can also be selected by touch operations.

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

: Pages

The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.

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

The selected setting is set.

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

: Settings : Selected setting

Press [ / ] button several times

The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.

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

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

●

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

●

The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

●

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

●

halfway.

Setting the menu (Continued)

Menu type

[Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Changing picture preferences (→85)

• Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size.

[Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Recording motion pictures using your own settings (→96)

• You can select the picture quality, data format (recording mode) and other settings.

[GPS] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Using the GPS function (→75)

• You can select the GPS setting, location name display and other settings.

[Setup] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Making the camera more convenient to use (→42)

• Displays settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock and changing the beep sounds.

[Playback Mode] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Viewing recorded pictures (→102)

• Choose a playback mode to see Slide Shows or to narrow down the pictures for display, etc.

[Playback] menu (REC/PLAY switch: )

Using your pictures (→105)

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

The following menu is also displayed depending on the recording mode.

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• In the Scene Mode: Scene menu (→61)

• In the custom mode: Custom menu (→60)

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Using Quick menu

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

Press [Q.MENU] button ([ / ] button)

Press ◄► to select a menu item

Press ▲▼ to select the settings

Press [MENU/SET]

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

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mode.

Using the [Setup] menu

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

Item Settings, notes

[Clock Set]

(→18)

[Auto Clock Set]

Setting the clock automatically using GPS. (→81)

[World Time]

Set the local time at travel destination. (→83)

[Travel Date]

Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (→82)

[Beep]

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

Set time, date, and display format.

[ON]/[OFF]

[Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination. [Home]: Set date and time at home area.

[Travel Setup] [SET] (Register departure and return dates)/[OFF]

[Location] [SET] (Input name of location)/[OFF]

[Beep Level]

/ / : Low/High/Mute

[Beep Tone]

/ / : Change beep tone.

[Shutter Vol.]

/ / : Low/High/Mute

[Shutter Tone]

/ / : Change shutter tone.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)

Item Settings, notes

[Volume]

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[LCD Mode]

Make LCD monitor easier to see.

[Guide Line]

Select recording information display and types of guidelines.

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

• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

[C1] / [C2] / [C3]

[Auto Power LCD]:

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

[Power LCD]:

Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).

[OFF]

• [Auto Power LCD] does not work in Playback Mode.

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

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

• Setting [LCD Mode] will reduce the number of pictures that can be recorded and recording time.

[Rec. Info.] [ON] (Display recording information with guide lines.)

[OFF] [Pattern]

/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.

• When [Intelligent Auto] Mode has been selected, only is displayed. Also recording information and guidelines cannot be displayed simultaneously.

Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)

Item Settings, notes

[Histogram]

Check brightness in picture on graph.

[ Rec Area]

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

[Zoom Resume]

Remember the zoom position when turning the power off.

[ON]/[OFF]

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

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

• Not displayed during ([Intelligent Auto] Mode), [Photo Frame] or Playback Zoom.

[ON]/[OFF]

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

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

• This setting cannot be used with [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

[ON]/[OFF]

• Cannot be set when using [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.

(Example)

Dark ← OK → Bright

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)

Item Settings, notes

[Economy]

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

[Auto Review]

Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them.

[Sleep Mode]

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

Automatically shut off power while not in use.

• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on the power again.

• Cannot be used in the following cases:

When using AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), when connected to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, during automatic demo playback

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

[LCD Power Save]

[ON]/[OFF]:

The LCD monitor goes dark to minimize power consumption.

• Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display

during recording to minimize battery consumption (except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that there is no effect on the recorded picture.

• The setting in [LCD Mode] is prioritized over the setting

in [LCD Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD monitor.

[1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.] [HOLD]: Auto review screen remains until a button (other

than the [DISP.] button) is pressed

[OFF]

• Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

• In [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash

Burst], and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes, or in [Auto Bracket], and [Burst] Mode, Auto Review performed regardless of setting.

• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.

Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)

Item Settings, notes

[No.Reset]

Reset picture file numbers.

[Reset]

Reset to the default settings.

[USB Mode]

Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable.

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

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches

999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (→48).

• To reset folder number to 100: First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

[Reset Rec. settings?] [Reset setup parameters?]

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

• Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following. Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes, [GPS] menu

• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.

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

[Select on connection]:

Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] each time you connect to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PictBridge (PTP)]: Select when connecting to a

PictBridge-compatible printer.

[PC]: Select when connecting to a computer.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)

Item Settings, notes

[Output]

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

[VIERA Link]

Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Linkcompatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→116).

[3D Playback]

Set how 3D still picture is output.

[TV Aspect] (Operates when AV cable is connected.)

[ON]: Operations may be performed via the remote

control of the VIERA Link-compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.) Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.

[OFF]: Operations must be performed via the camera’s

own buttons.

[3D]/[2D]

• If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set to [2D].

• This item of the menu functions when an HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

• For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture (→119).

Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)

Item Settings, notes

[Rotate Disp.]

Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.

[Version Disp.]

Check the version of the camera firmware.

[Format]

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

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

: Rotate Display is turned on.

: Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.

[OFF]

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

• Some pictures taken facing up or facing down may not be rotated automatically.

• Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.

• Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exifcompatible (→32) environment (OS, software).

Current version is displayed.

• This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)

• Always format cards with this camera.

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

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

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

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if format cannot be successfully completed.

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→38)

Item Settings, notes

[Calibration]

Perform these adjustments if something different from what was touched has been selected or if the camera did not respond when it

Press [MENU/SET]. Touch [+] which is displayed on the screen (in 5 places) in sequence using the stylus pen (supplied). Press [MENU/SET].

• If the proper positions were not touched, the touch panel adjustments will not be performed. Touch the [+] places again.

was touched.

[Language]

Set the language displayed on the screen.

Change display language.

[Demo Mode]

View demonstration of functions.

[Stabilizer Demo.]

Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate)

Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after correction

• During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is pressed.

• Cannot display during Playback Mode.

[Auto Demo]: View introductory Slide Show [ON]/[OFF]

• [Auto Demo] cannot be displayed on external devices such as TVs.

Taking pictures with zoom

Recording Mode:

You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 times with “Extended Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use [i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom].

Zoom In/Out

Capture a

wider area

(wide-angle)

• The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is turned.

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Enlarge the subject (telephoto)

Zoom bar

Using the zoom by performing touch operations

Touch

The zoom lever appears on the screen.

Touch the T or W edge of the zoom lever on the screen

Fast zooming all the way to the T end

Fast zooming

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Focus range

Zoom ratio

∗1,∗

Fast zooming all the way to the W end

Slow zooming

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The zoom speed does not change during motion picture recording.

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When or is touched again while zooming, zooming will stop.

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

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Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming.

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

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

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this is not a fault.

∗1,∗

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Zoom types and use

The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed.

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Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 16 times is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→85)

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Extended Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 33.8 times is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→85) EZ is short for “Extended Optical Zoom.”

Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode (when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

• [Macro Zoom] • Motion picture • When the [Burst] setting is set to or

• [Transform], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Photo Frame] and [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes

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

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i.Zoom

The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. Using super resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture quality. (→92)

When [i.Resolution] is set to [i.ZOOM], super resolution technology is applied to the

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picture. The i.Zoom functions in the following cases.

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode (except when [Motion Deblur] is [ON])

• Scene Modes (except for [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole])

The [i.ZOOM] does not function when [Burst] is set (when or is set).

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Digital Zoom

Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→92)

Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

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• [Intelligent Auto] Mode • When the [Burst] setting is set to or

• Scene Modes ([Transform], [Handheld Night Shot], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], [Photo Frame] and [High Speed Movie])

Taking pictures with flash

Recording Mode:

Press ► to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/

SET]

[Auto]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash

[Auto/Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye)

[Forced Flash On]

• Always flash

[Forced On/Red-Eye]

• Always flash (reduce red-eye)

[Slow Sync./Red-Eye]

• Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye; slow shutter speed to take brighter pictures)

[Forced Flash Off]

• Never flash

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

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

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

∗

○

– – ––– – – – – –

○○○ ○ ○○○○○–○○○

∗

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

Type, operations Uses

∗

○○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○○ ○ ○

○

–– –○–

–

– – – –––––

–

Normal use Taking pictures of subjects in dark

places

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

Taking pictures of subjects against a nightscape (tripod recommended)

Places where flash use is prohibited

appears with the flash icon, red-eye

○

(Face

––––– ––

○○ ○○

○○–○

–––– ––○–

○ ○

• The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or 3D still pictures, Scene Modes , , , , , , , or .

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

Max. W Approx. 0.6 m-5.0 m (1.97 feet-16.4 feet)

Max. T Approx. 1.0 m-2.8 m (3.28 feet-9.18 feet)

Shutter speeds are as follows:

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• , , , : 1/60

• , : 1

∗

Varies according to [Min. Shtr Speed] setting.

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When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO], and a jitter is detected when [Stabilizer] is turned to [ON], the maximum speed is 1/4 second. Also varies according to [Intelligent Auto] Mode and Scene Modes, etc.

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

●

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

Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→9) or look at it

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from close range (a few centimeters away). Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject).

Flash settings may be changed when changing Recording Mode.

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

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

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using zoom (close to max. W). This may be remedied by using a little zoom. No pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. ) are flashing (flash is charging).

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Insufficient light may prevent appropriate exposure or White Balance.

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

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∗3,∗

- 1/4000th

∗

- 1/4000th

Taking close-up pictures

Recording Mode:

When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W).

Press ▼ to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET]

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Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject (

“Tele macro” operates automatically when zoom ratios are close to the maximum T setting. The focus can be aligned for distances as close as 1 m (3.28 feet). ( changes to )

display

[Macro Zoom]

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

Press ▼ to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/

SET]

“Tele macro” function)

Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever

The zoom position is fixed at the Wide

Return Enlarge

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

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When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM] does not work.

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[Macro Zoom] cannot be set in [3D Photo Mode].

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When [AF Tracking] is set, zoom macro is canceled.

●

end. Focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) -

Digital Zoom magnification (1 x to 3 x)

∞

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Focus range

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

During optical zooming

Zoom ratio (guideline)

1× 3 cm (0.10 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) 2× 10 cm (0.33 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) 3× 20 cm (0.66 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) 4× 40 cm (1.32 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) 5× 1 m (3.28 feet) 1 m (3.28 feet) 6× 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 1.5 m (4.92 feet)

7× - 11× 2 m (6.57 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)

12× - 15× 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)

16× 1 m (3.28 feet) 2 m (6.57 feet)

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The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position.

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The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings.

• [Intelligent Auto] Mode

• [Food], [Candle Light], [Baby], [Pet], [High Sens.], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], [High Dynamic], [Underwater], [High Speed Movie] in Scene Mode

∗

The shortest recording distance is identical under the following settings.

• [Portrait], [Soft Skin], [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Party], [Sunset], [Starry Sky], [Beach], [Snow], [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode

Ranges for focus alignment differ for Scene Modes.

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Shortest recording distance

[Macro Mode]

∗

[Macro Mode]

OFF

∗

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

●

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

●

close to the camera, setting [Flash] to [Forced Flash Off] is recommended. Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures

●

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

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Taking pictures with self-timer

Recording Mode:

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

Press ◄ to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/

SET] Take a picture

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

Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration)

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

Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is

●

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

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This function cannot be used in the [Underwater] Scene Mode, or when recording

●

motion pictures. [10sec.] cannot be chosen in Scene Mode [Self Portrait].

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T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.).

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Recording Mode:

Press ▲ to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]

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

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

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

• The Exposure Compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned off.

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

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Exposure Compensation cannot be used with the [Starry Sky] Scene Mode.

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Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])

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

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Recording Mode:

Press ▲ several times to display [Auto Bracket] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET]

• The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the

Value displayed after Exposure Compensation set

Cannot be used with flash.

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

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Cannot be set in [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot], [Flash

●

Burst], [Starry Sky], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes or when recording motion pictures.

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

• Canceled when the power is turned off.

Determine aperture and shutter speed and record

Recording Mode:

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.

Set mode dial to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine

aperture value

• When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background.

• When the aperture value is reduced, the

Aperture value

Press [EXPOSURE] button

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.

range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can get blurry.

Set mode dial to ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine

shutter speed

• At faster shutter speeds, movements by the subject show as if they are still.

• At slower shutter speeds, subjects that are moving show as jittery.

Shutter speed

Press [EXPOSURE] button

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[Manual Exposure] Mode

This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible.

Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode)

• Manual exposure assist is displayed.

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

Aperture value/shutter speed

Press [EXPOSURE] button

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Manual exposure assist (estimate)

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

Shows pictures with standard brightness. Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster

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

shutter speed or reduce aperture value.

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Recording motion pictures in

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

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

●

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

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[Custom] Mode

Recording Mode:

Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to allows you to switch quickly to those settings.

[Cust.Set Mem.]

Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered.

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Recording Mode:

Select the Recording Mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.

Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu (→43) Use cursor button to select custom set for registration and

press [MENU/SET]

Self-timer is not stored in custom set.

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The following [Setup] menus are stored in custom set.

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• [Guide Line] • [Histogram] • [Rec Area] • [Zoom Resume] • [Auto Review]

[Custom]

Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to .

Set mode dial to (Custom Mode)

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

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Recording motion pictures in

Records motion pictures in registered Recording Mode. Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not

●

change. When changing registration content, reset in [Cust.Set Mem.].

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T aking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode]

Recording Mode:

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

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

(When the scene menu is not displayed →38)

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Recording motion pictures in

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

• Some scenes are switched to the following scenes:

Selected scene Scenes for motion picture

[Baby] Portrait motion picture [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot],

[Starry Sky] [Panorama Assist], [Sports], [Pet], [Flash Burst], [Fireworks],

[Photo Frame]

Low light motion picture

Normal motion picture

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

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

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manually. [Sensitivity], [Metering Mode], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [i.Resolution], [Color Mode]

T aking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

[My Scene Mode]

You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting the mode dial to

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

(If scene menu is not displayed →38)

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Changing registered Scene Modes

Perform the registration operation again.

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Recording motion pictures in

Records motion pictures in registered Recording Mode.

and

●

Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired Scene Mode. If recording settings are reset by [Reset] in the [Setup] menu, the preset Scene Modes

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are cleared.

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

[Portrait]

Smoothes skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from

[Soft Skin]

[Transform]

chest upwards).

Changes the appearance of the subject by stretching the length or width, and at the same time, improves the skin appearances.

Tips

• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

Tips

• The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.

Select the Transform level.

Notes

• [Picture Size] will be fixed according to the [Aspect Ratio] setting, as detailed below.

: 3 M : 2.5 M : 2 M

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Take pictures of yourself.

[Self Portrait]

[Scenery]

[Panorama Assist]

Tips

• Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates → press shutter button fully (if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned)

• Use of the 2-second self-timer is recommended when the shutter speed is slow or jitter occurs easily.

Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects.

Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama picture.

Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Special panorama guidelines will be displayed. Take the picture. Select [Next], and press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Alternatively, press the shutter button halfway.

• You can take pictures again by selecting [Retake]. Change the composition and take the picture so that a part of the picture overlaps with the previous picture.

Section of picture that was taken last time After you finish taking pictures, select [Exit], and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Tips

• Use a tripod.

• When it is dark, use the self-timer to record pictures. Notes

• The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, shutter speed, and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction.

• Panorama picture stitching cannot be performed by this camera. Use the software on the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to make the pictures you record into a panorama still picture with your computer.

• To take more pictures, select [Next] and repeat steps and .

T aking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

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

[Sports]

[Night Portrait]

[Night Scenery]

[Handheld Night Shot]

[Food]

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

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

Tips

• Use flash.

• Subject should not move.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended. Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction.

Takes clear pictures of night scenes.

Tips

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction.

Takes clear pictures of night scenes without a tripod.

Tips

• Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away.

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

Notes

• Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a few moments before you will be able to record another picture.

Takes natural-looking pictures of food.

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Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings.

[Party]

[Candle Light]

[Baby]

[Pet]

Tips

• Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away.

• Zoom: Wide (W side)

• Use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended.

Brings out the atmosphere of a candlelit room.

Tips

• Do not use flash.

• Tripod, self-timer recommended. Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors.

• To record age and name ([Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately.)

Select [Age] or [Name] with cursor button, press [MENU/SET], select [SET],

and press [MENU/SET].

Set the birthday and name. Age: Set birthday with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET]. Name: (See “Entering Text”: (→84))

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

Tips

• Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture. Notes

• Age display format depends on [Language] setting.

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• [Age] and [Name] print setting can be made on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”. Text may also be stamped onto the still picture using [Text Stamp].

Records pet’s age and name when taking pictures.

• Refer to [Baby] for other tips and notes.

T aking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

[Sunset]

[High Sens.]

[Flash Burst]

[Starry Sky]

Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets.

Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions.

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

Enables continuous recording in dim locations.

Use cursor button to select the picture size and aspect ratio, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Take pictures (Hold shutter button). Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is held down. Number of continuous shots: Max. 5

Notes

• When [Selftimer] is set, 5 pictures are taken.

• The focus, zoom, Exposure Compensation, shutter speed, and ISO Sensitivity are all fixed at the setting for the first picture.

Takes clear pictures of starry skies or dark subjects.

• Shutter speed settings

Select with cursor button and press [MENU/SET]. Press shutter button.

Tips

• Always use a tripod.

• Self-timer recommended.

• Do not move the camera until the countdown has ended. (Countdown for processing is redisplayed afterwards)

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Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky.

Tips

[Fireworks]

[Beach]

• Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away.

• Tripod recommended. Notes

• Shutter speed is fixed to 1/4 or 2 seconds. (Setting of shutter speed changes if exposure compensation is operated)

Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject.

Notes

• Do not touch camera with wet hands.

• Beware of sand and sea water.

Brings out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes.

[Snow]

[Aerial Photo]

Takes pictures of the view from aircraft windows.

Notes

• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

Darkens the area around the screen for a retro effect.

[Pin Hole]

Produces black and white pictures with a grainy texture.

[Film Grain]

Reduces over- and underexposure when recording into the light and in night scenes.

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

[High Dynamic]

STD. Natural coloring effect ART An impressionistic effect emphasizing contrast and color B&W Monochrome effect

Notes

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

• After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 8 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction.

T aking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

A frame is superimposed over the image.

Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET].

[Photo Frame]

Notes

• The recording pixel level is 2 M (

• Guide lines cannot be displayed.

Achieve natural colors under water.

Tips

• For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press ◄ (AF Lock). (Press ◄ again to release.)

[AF Lock]

(focus fixed)

[Underwater]

[High Speed Movie]

AF area

• If the zoom is operated after AF Lock is set, the AF Lock setting will be canceled and must be set again.

• AF Lock cannot be set if [AF Mode] is set to

• Adjust the coloring with “White Balance fine adjustment” (→87).

Notes

• Always use marine case (optional).

• Positioning is not possible underwater, because the GPS signals cannot reach the camera.

Records rapid movements at a high speed of 220 fps.

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

• Motion picture recording can also be started or finished by pressing the shutter button.

• During playback, the movements of a subject that cannot be seen by the naked eye can be made recognizable by playing back the motion pictures using slow motion.

Notes

• High-speed motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

• They are recorded in [QVGA] of [Motion JPEG] motion pictures. (up to 2 GB, about 7 minutes 20 seconds at one recording.)

• No sound is recorded.

• Still pictures cannot be recorded while high-speed motion pictures are being recorded.

• The settings for the focus, zoom, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the settings specified when recording was started.

• The Optical Image Stabilizer does not work.

• The [AF Mode] is set to

• Flickering or horizontal stripes may appear while recording under fluorescent lighting.

(1-area-focusing).

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Recording 3D still pictures [3D Photo Mode]

Recording Mode:

The camera continuously records multiple still pictures while being moved horizontally, and combines them into a 3D still picture. (The pictures are played back on the camera as 2D still pictures.) To view 3D still pictures, you need a 3D-capable TV. For details on how to play back 3D still pictures (→119).

Set mode dial to

• The instructions on how to record pictures is displayed.

Record a picture so that the subject comes on the right side of the center

Slide this camera horizontally level from left to right while recording

• A guide is displayed while recording.

• By using the guide as a reference, slide the camera by approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) in about 4 seconds.

Tips for recording pictures

• Record a stationary subject.

• Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations.

• Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, press the shutter button fully, and then slide the camera.

3D still pictures cannot be recorded by holding this camera vertically.

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3D still pictures are recorded in MPO format (3D).

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The zoom position is fixed to the W end.

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The picture size is fixed to 2M .

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ISO Sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, ISO Sensitivity is increased to

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increase the shutter speed. Motion pictures cannot be recorded.

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When any of the recording conditions as listed below exists, the 3D effect may not be

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available even if a picture is recorded in 3D, or image may be distorted:

• When the subject is too dark or its brightness changes

• When the subject is moving

• When pictures are recorded under water

Burst function

Recording Mode:

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

Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press

[MENU/SET]

Setting Speed Description

• The burst speed is adjusted automatically in

Approx. 2 - 10

pictures/sec.

Approx. 2

pictures/sec.

Approx. 5

pictures/sec.

Approx. 10

pictures/sec.

40 pictures/sec.

60 pictures/sec.

[OFF] — The burst function is released. —

accordance with the movements of people, pets or other subjects. ([Intelligent Burst mode])

• This setting can be selected only in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode.

• The subject is brought into focus as far as this is allowed by the burst speed. The pictures are taken with the burst function while the exposure and White Balance are being adjusted. (However, when the burst function is operating during motion picture recording, the focus is fixed to the first picture.)

• The burst speed may be reduced under certain recording conditions.

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

• Number of recording pixels that can be set

[Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size]

4:3 5M, 3M, 0.3M 3:2 4.5M, 2.5M, 0.3M

16:9 3.5M, 2M, 0.2M

1:1 3.5M, 2.5M, 0.2M

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

• The recordable range is reduced.

• Number of recording pixels that can be set

[Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size]

4:3 2.5M, 0.3M 3:2 3M, 0.3M

16:9 3.5M, 0.2M

1:1 2M, 0.2M

No. of

pictures

100

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Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst

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group). (→99) Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent

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pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the ,

or setting.

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

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The pictures taken using the burst function at the or setting may be distorted if

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the subjects were moving or the camera was moved. [Auto Bracket] is released.

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The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off].

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Settings will be stored even if power is turned off.

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Burst is not available in the Scene Modes [Panorama Assist], [Handheld Night Shot],

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[Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], and [Photo Frame]. When [Selftimer] is set, 3 pictures are taken.

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

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Recording with the Face Recognition function

[Face Recog.]

Recording Mode:

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How the Face Recognition function works During recording

(When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection))

• The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure.

• When registered faces that have set names are recognized, the names are displayed (up to 3 people).

During playback

• The name and age are displayed (if information is registered).

• During recording, the names that have been set for the recognized faces are displayed (up to 3 people).

• Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([Category Selection]).

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Recording tips when registering face pictures

• Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly, and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair.

• Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face. (During registration, the flash is not used).

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If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording

• Register additional pictures of the same person’s face, indoors and outdoors or with different expressions or angles.

• Register additional pictures at the place you are recording.

• If a registered person is no longer recognized, re-register that person.

When Burst is performed, recording information relating to Face Recognition is put only

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on the first picture. If you press the shutter button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and

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record, recording information for a different person may be put on the picture. Face Recognition does not work in the following cases:

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Motion picture recording, Scene Modes [Transform], [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Aerial Photo], [Film Grain], [Underwater] Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no

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guarantee it will always recognize these faces. In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes even registered people depending on their expression or the environment. Even if Face Recognition information is registered, pictures recorded when the name is

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[OFF] are not categorized for Face Recognition in [Category Selection].

Even if Face Recognition information is changed, Face Recognition information

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for previously recorded pictures is not changed.

For example, if a name is changed, pictures recorded before the change are not categorized for Face Recognition in [Category Selection]. T o change name information for pictures already recorded, perform a [REPLACE] (→114)

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in [Face Rec Edit].

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Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically.

Registering face pictures

Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).

Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→38) Select [MEMORY] with cursor button and then press [MENU/

SET] Select [New] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

• If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. (→74)

Record the face picture

Align the face with the guide and record. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].

• If re-recording, select [No]

• Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered.

• When [DISP.] button is pressed, an explanation is displayed.

Use cursor button to select the item for editing and press [MENU/SET]

[Name]

[Age] Set the birth date.

[Focus Icon] Change the icon that is displayed when the subject is in focus.

[Add Images] Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered.

Select [SET] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (text input procedure: →84)

Select [SET] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Use ◄► to select year, month and day, set with ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET]

Select the focus icon with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

Select an unregistered frame and press [MENU/SET]

• When a registered face picture is selected with cursor button a screen to confirm deletion is displayed. Select [Yes] to delete the face picture. (If only one picture is registered, it cannot be deleted.) Record the picture (Step above.) Press [ / ] button

Recording with the Face Recognition function

What is GPS?

GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which enables people to find their locations using GPS satellites. Receiving signals that contain orbit information and time information from multiple satellites to calculate one’s current location is referred to as “Positioning”. This camera can perform positioning when it receives signals from three or more GPS satellites.

To ensure successful positioning

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When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the GPS antenna facing upward in an outdoor location where you can see the entire sky.

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In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the signals from the GPS satellites. In such cases, positioning may not be possible, or significant positioning discrepancy may occur.

• Indoors • Underground or underwater (when using a marine case) • In forests

• When in a moving vehicle, such as a car or train • Near buildings or in valleys

• Near high-voltage power lines • In tunnels • Near 1.5 GHz mobile phones, etc.

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Do not cover the GPS antenna with your hands or anything else.

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If you are carrying the camera during positioning, do not carry it in a metal carrier or similar container. Positioning cannot be performed when the camera is covered by a material such as metal.

[Face Recog.] (Continued)

Recording Mode:

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To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF]

Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [OFF] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]

Editing or deleting information about registered persons

Information about registered people can be edited or deleted.

Select the person or persons to be edited or deleted in step

(→73) and press [MENU/SET]

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

[Info Edit] Edit name or other registered information. (→73) [Priority] Set priority order for focus and exposure.

[Delete] Delete information and face pictures of registered persons.

Select the registration order with cursor button and then press [MENU/

SET]

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Recording the place of recording with GPS

What is GPS?

To ensure successful positioning

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When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the GPS antenna facing upward in an outdoor location where you can see the entire sky.

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• Indoors • Underground or underwater (when using a marine case) • In forests

• When in a moving vehicle, such as a car or train • Near buildings or in valleys

• Near high-voltage power lines • In tunnels • Near 1.5 GHz mobile phones, etc.

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Do not cover the GPS antenna with your hands or anything else.

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If you are carrying the camera during positioning, do not carry it in a metal carrier or similar container. Positioning cannot be performed when the camera is covered by a material such as metal.

Recording Mode:

Before use, read “About GPS” (→7) and “User License Agreement for Location Name Data” (→145).

Recording the place of recording with GPS

(Continued)

Recording Mode:

Using GPS

Select [GPS Setting] from the [GPS] menu (→38) Use cursor button to select [ON] or and press [MENU/SET]

• To cancel, select [OFF]

[GPS Setting] Description

[ON] Even when the camera’s power is turned off, positioning is executed

[INFO] You can check the current reception status. (→78)

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Using in locations such as airplanes or hospitals

When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], the GPS function operates even when the camera's power is off. Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. During airplane takeoff and landing or in other restricted area, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or , then turn the camera’s power off.

• If the GPS status indicator lights up periodically while the camera’s power is off, [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].

periodically. Positioning is executed only while the camera’s power is on. (It is not

executed while the camera’s power is off.)

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For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38)

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When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON] or

In Recording Mode, an icon that indicates the positioning status is displayed on the LCD monitor. When positioning is executed successfully, your current location is stored in the camera’s memory, and the location name information appears on the screen.

Icon Time elapsed after successful positioning

In last 5 minutes From 5 minutes to 1 hour ago From 1 hour to 2 hours ago More than 2 hours ago

Location name information

Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes

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to successfully execute positioning under the following conditions; when positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is executed after the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to and then turned on again or when [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF].

The information of the current location stored in the camera’s memory is deleted at

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the following times. (The information recorded on the pictures during recording is not deleted.)

• When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]

• When [GPS Setting] is set to

• When the setup settings are reset with [Reset]

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Information recorded on pictures

If the positioning is executed successfully, the following information is recorded on the

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still picture or the motion picture you recorded (except when [Rec Quality] is set to [FSH] or [SH]).

• Latitude/longitude

• Location name information (Country/region, province/state, city/borough/county, town/village, landmark)

appears when the picture is played back.

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Location name information

The location name information consists of location names and landmarks that are

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found via a search of the camera’s database based on the latitude and longitude that were acquired in positioning, and the most appropriate items are displayed (Sometimes the nearest items are not displayed.)

• If there are no location names or landmarks “---” is displayed even if positioning is successful. Even when “---” is displayed, in some cases location name information can be selected in [GPS Area Select] (→79).

• In some cases, the landmark that you are looking for may not have been registered. Location name information, such as landmarks, is current as of December 2010. (Landmark types →149)

The location name information (location name or landmark name) may be different

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from the official name.

and then the camera’s power is turned off

Positioning failed

Recording the place of recording with GPS

(Continued)

Recording Mode:

Executing positioning immediately and updating your current location

If there is a discrepancy in the displayed information such as the location name or if positioning has failed, move to a place where the signals from the GPS satellite can be received more easily, and update the positioning.

Select [Repositioning] from the [GPS] menu

Positioning starts. The GPS status indicator lights during positioning.

GPS status indicator

• When you select [GPS] or in the [GPS Setting] displayed in the Quick menu (→41) and close the Quick menu, positioning will be executed.

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Concerning the positioning intervals

Even if you do not manually update positioning, positioning is attempted automatically immediately after the power has been turned on and at a fixed intervals after that unless [GPS Setting] is [OFF]. When [GPS Setting] is [ON], positioning is tried at fixed time intervals even when the power is off. However, positioning is canceled under the following conditions.

• When the battery power is low and has appeared.

• When the power has not been turned on for a certain length of time.

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To display the GPS reception status

Select [GPS Setting] from the [GPS] menu. Use the cursor button to select [INFO] and press [MENU/SET].

• You can start positioning by pressing [MENU/SET] again.

GPS reception status display

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: Received GPS time : Number of GPS satellite signals received : Latitude

Longitude

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For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38)

Changing the recorded place name information

If there are other candidate locations for the positioning results, you can change the information to nearby place names or landmarks.

• When other place name information can be selected, name information.

appears in front of the place

Select [GPS Area Select] from the [GPS] menu Use cursor button to select the item to change and press

[MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the place name or landmark from

the displayed candidates, and then press [MENU/SET]

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If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks

In step , select [Delete all place-names] and place names and landmarks will not be recorded. Or, in step , if you select [Yes] when a message asking whether to delete place names and landmarks lower than the selected place name, information of the place name will not be recorded (e.g., [City/Town/Village] and [Landmark] when [County/ Township] is deleted).

• However, longitude and latitude will be recorded. If you do not wish to record them, turn [GPS Setting] to [OFF].

• To return place names and landmarks set to not be recorded to the original setting (i.e., to record the place names and landmarks), perform [GPS Area Select] again.

In large public parks or similar locations, landmarks may not be displayed, or

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incorrect landmarks may be displayed. If you cannot select the desired landmark in [GPS Area Select], perform [My Landmark] (→80) before recording or [Place-Name Edit] (→107) after recording.

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(Continued)

Recording Mode:

Registering your current location as a landmark

You can register a personal location that has not been registered in the camera as a landmark. The registered landmark can be displayed or recorded on the pictures. (Up to 50 landmarks) First, move to the location that is to be registered, and operate the GPS where positioning can be executed.

Select [My Landmark] from the [GPS] menu

Use cursor button to select [None] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]

Positioning starts.

Press [MENU/SET]

• When positioning has failed → Move to a location where positioning can be executed, then select [Yes] using

cursor button and press [MENU/SET].

Input the landmark name (Character input method →84)

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Editing or deleting registered landmarks

Select the landmark which was registered in step above, and press [MENU/SET]. Select an item and press [MENU/SET].

[Edit] This corrects the landmark name. [Delete] This deletes the registered landmark.

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For [GPS] menu setting procedures (→38)

Changing the display of location name information

The screen display of location name information found by positioning can be changed.

Select [Area Info. Set] from the [GPS] menu Use cursor button to select the item for changing display and

press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to turn items to be displayed [ON] and

items not to be displayed [OFF], and then press [MENU/SET]

Using GPS to set the clock

Using the date and time information in the GPS signal, the camera can automatically update its [Clock Set]. Also, after moving from your home area to one in a different time zone, the time is changed to the local time automatically when positioning is successful.

Select [Auto Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu

Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] Perform the operations from step in “Setting the clock”

(first time only) (→19)

When [Auto Clock Set] is turned to [ON], [World Time] is set to [Destination].

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Time and date corrected by [Auto Clock Set] is not as accurate as radio clocks. If the

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time and date are not properly corrected, reset with [Clock Set].

Useful features for travel

[Travel Date]

If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded.

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Recording Mode: ∗

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Recording only. (Cannot set.)

Select [Travel Date] from the [Setup] menu Use cursor button to select [Travel Setup] and press [MENU/

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

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

SET]

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To record [Location]

Record your destination. Once the [Travel Setup] is set, you can set the location.

Select [Location] in step above Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Enter your location (Entering text →84)

The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the

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camera’s clock. When destination is set in [World Time], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is

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not displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording. If settings are made before the departure date, the number of days to departure are

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displayed in orange with a minus sign (but not recorded). When [Travel Date] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [Home] date is one day

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ahead of the [Destination] date due to the difference in time zones (this is recorded). [Location] is recorded separately from the location name information which is recorded

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on the pictures by the GPS function. To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] or

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print using the software on the supplied CD-ROM “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”. [Travel Setup] and [Location] cannot be set for AVCHD motion pictures.

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For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→38)

[World Time]

Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.

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Recording Mode:

Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu

• Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step .

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

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

Current time at selected destination

Difference with home time

When [Destination] has been selected

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To set summer time

Press ▲ in step . (Press again to release the setting)

• When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on

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difference with home time.

is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are

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played back. When [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], only the summer time setting of [Destination] can

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be changed.

City/area name

Entering Text

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

Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is

displayed

Text is inserted at the cursor position.

• To change the character type → Select , and press [MENU/SET].

Cursor position

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Editing text

Use cursor button to move the cursor to text to edit.

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

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

A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters for [Face

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Recog.] names)

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Using the [Rec] menu

For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38)

[Aspect Ratio]

Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: / / /

Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.

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[Picture Size]

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

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

14 M

4320×3240 3648×2736 3072×2304 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480

12.5 M

4320×2880 3648×2432 3072×2048 2560×1712 2048×1360 640×424

10.5 M

4320×2432 3648×2056 3072×1728 2560×1440 1920×1080 640×360

10.5 M

3232×3232 2736×2736 2304×2304 1920×1920 1536×1536 480×480

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

Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions.

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10 M

9 M

7.5 M

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Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

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Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

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Picture Size ([Aspect Ratio]: )

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Setting guide

Larger picture size Smaller picture size

Crisper picture Coarser picture

Lower recording

capacity

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7 M

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6 M

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5.5 M

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5.5 M

Higher recording

capacity

5 M

4.5 M

3.5 M

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3 M

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2.5 M

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2 M

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2.5 M

0.3 M

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0.3 M

0.2 M

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Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)

[Quality]

Set quality of picture.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: High quality, priority to picture quality

The setting is fixed to in the following Scene Modes:

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[Transform], [High Sens.], and [Flash Burst]

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

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Recording Mode:

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

Setting guide

Location (recommended) Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Subject blur High Low

[AUTO] is automatically set in a range up to 400 (1000 when flash is used) based on

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subject brightness.

[Intelligent ISO] is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject

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movement and brightness.

Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures

[Sensitivity]

[Sensitivity] [100] [1600]

Bright

(outdoors)

Dark

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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38)

[White Balance]

Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural.

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Recording Mode:

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

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

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with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources. We recommend setting to [AWB] or when under fluorescent lighting.

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White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following Scene Modes:

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[Scenery], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Party], [Candle Light], [Sunset], [Flash Burst], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Beach], [Snow], [Aerial Photo], [Film Grain] and [Underwater]

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White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])

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

Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the

[WB Adjust.] screen. Adjust with ► if reds are strong, adjust with ◄ if blues are strong. Press [MENU/SET].

• Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.

• Settings remain applied when using flash.

• Even though the [AWB] setting is fixed in [Underwater] Scene Mode, fine adjustments may still be made.

• Fine adjustments cannot be made when [Color Mode] (→93) is set to [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM].

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

Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)

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Setting White Balance manually ( )

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

White Balance is set to

• Making this setting will reset White Balance fine adjustment.

• Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered.

• It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark. In this case, adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again.

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[AWB] operational range:

10000K

9000K 8000K

7000K

6000K 5000K 4000K 3000K

2000K 1000K

Blue sky

Cloudy sky (rain) Shade

Sunlight White fluorescent lighting

Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight

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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38)

[AF Mode]

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

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: / / / /

Taking front-on pictures of people

(Face Detection)

Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject

(AF Tracking)

Subject not centered in picture (AF area not

displayed until focused)

(23-area-focusing)

Determined position for focus

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

Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly.

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

green when the camera is focused.

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

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

Touch the subject

• Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→24) released.

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

• To release AF tracking → Touch

• Focus (same as macro recording) (→55)

Focuses on up to 23 points in each AF area.

1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in center of picture. Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area.

(Recommended when focus is difficult to align)

Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)

Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases:

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[Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing).

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Cannot set to “Face Detection” in the following cases:

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[Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Food], [Aerial Photo], [Underwater] Scene Modes If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the “Face Detection”

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

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the subject is too rapid, the [AF Mode] setting switches to (23-area-focusing). Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or dark, AF

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Tracking may not operate correctly. When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on (23-area-focusing).

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Cannot set to in the following cases.

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• [Panorama Assist], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain], [High Dynamic] or [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes

• [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], and [WARM] in [Color Mode]

While recording motion pictures and the setting is other than (Face Detection), focus

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will be on (1-area-focusing).

[Quick AF]

The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or

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if suddenly moving closer to subject. Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align.

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

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In Scene Modes [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] or [High Speed Movie] [Quick AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating.

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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38)

[Face Recog.]

For details (→72).

[Metering Mode]

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

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Brightness measurement position Conditions

Multiple

Center

weighted

Spot

Whole screen

Center and surrounding area Subject in center

Center and close surrounding area Great difference between

Normal usage (produces balanced pictures)

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

[i.Exposure]

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

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]/[OFF]

[LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the maximum range of correction.

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When [i.Exposure] works, the color of changes.

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Even if [Sensitivity] is set to [100], when [i.Exposure] is activated, pictures may be taken

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at a higher ISO Sensitivity than the setting.

Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)

[Min. Shtr Speed]

Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1]

Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we

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recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. As still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/250], we

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recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter button is pressed halfway if still picture will be dark).

displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].

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[i.Resolution]

Super resolution technology can be used to record still pictures with sharper outlines and clearer resolution. Also, when [i.ZOOM] is set, the zoom ratio can be increased to about

1.3 with almost no deterioration of picture quality.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]/[i.ZOOM]/[OFF]

About i.ZOOM (→51)

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The setting is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode (except when [Motion Deblur]

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or [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON]). The setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] and [High Sens.] Scene Modes,

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[OFF] in [Flash Burst] and [Pin Hole] Scene Modes, and [i.ZOOM] in other Scene Modes.

[Digital Zoom]

Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

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

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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38)

[Burst]

For details (→70).

[Color Mode]

Set color effects.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [STANDARD]/[NATURAL] (softer)/[VIVID] (sharper)/[B/W]/

Set to [NATURAL] if there is excessive noise in the picture when recording in the dark.

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In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set

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(these are set separately from other modes).

[SEPIA]/[COOL] (more blue)/[WARM] (more red)/ [Happy] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode only)

[AF Assist Lamp]

Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.

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Recording Mode:

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

The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

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

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

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[Self Portrait], [Scenery], [Night Scenery], [Handheld Night Shot], [Sunset], [Fireworks], [Aerial Photo], [Underwater] and [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes

button ( and larger AF area displayed)

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

AF Assist Lamp

Using the [Rec] menu (Continued)

[Red-Eye Removal]

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

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

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

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

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

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Automatically detects and prevents jitter.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

Setting fixed to [ON] during recording motion pictures, and in [Self Portrait] and

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[Handheld Night Shot] Scene Modes. In the [Starry Sky], [High Speed Movie] Scene Mode and [3D Photo Mode], the setting

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is fixed to [OFF]. Cases where Optical Image Stabilizer may be ineffective:

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Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (also in the Digital Zoom range), fast-moving objects, indoors or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)

[Stabilizer]

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For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→38)

[Date Stamp]

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

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Recording Mode:

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

Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased.

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The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket] or [Burst] is set, in [3D Photo Mode],

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when recording a motion picture, or when [Panorama Assist] or [Flash Burst] Scene Mode is set. Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures

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with date stamps. (Date printing may be overlapping.)

[Clock Set]

Set the clock. Same function as that in [Setup] menu.

Using the [Motion Picture] menu

[Rec Mode]

Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

Recording format Effect

• This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.

[AVCHD]

[Motion JPEG]

Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this camera,

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the playback may have poor picture or sound quality, or playback may not be possible. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit. For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

• The motion pictures on the card can be played back straight away by inserting the card into a device that supports AVCHD. For details, consult the instructions of the device used and find out what the device supports.

• This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such devices.

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For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→38)

[Rec Quality]

Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings:

[AVCHD] in [Rec Mode]

Setting Resolution

[GFS] [FSH]

[GS] [SH]

[Motion JPEG] in [Rec Mode]

Setting Resolution

[HD] 1280×720

[VGA] 640×480

[QVGA] 320×240

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The bit rate is the amount of data per unit time. A higher value translates into a higher image

quality.

About [GFS] and [FSH]

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• The number of frames is set to 60i (60 fps for the sensor output).

About [GS] and [SH]

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• The number of frames is set to 60p (60 fps for the sensor output).

The location information that was acquired in positioning is not recorded on motion

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pictures recorded in [FSH] or [SH]. [QVGA] only can be recorded to the built-in memory.

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To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc

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Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player. You can download the latest firmware version from the following website. http://panasonic.net/support/

1920×1080

1280×720

Number of frames per

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Bit rate

(average)

Approx. 17 Mbps 16:9

second

30 fps

Aspect ratio

16:9

4:3

Using the [Motion Picture] menu (Continued)

[Active Mode]

This mode provides image stabilization for major jittering that occurs when recording motion pictures while walking.

• A stronger correction effect can be obtained when recording with the zoom set to the W end.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

The setting is fixed to [OFF] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Motion JPEG].

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[Continuous AF]

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

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]

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

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[Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes

Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a strong wind.

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Recording Mode:

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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]

When [Wind Cut] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound quality

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will differ from that of normal recordings.

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

[Wind Cut]

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Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Recording Mode:

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

Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording

Still pictures with an aspect ratio of and 3.5 mega pixels are recorded. (Max. 40 pictures) Motion picture recording continues unchanged.

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

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

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Burst function

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

• When or is selected as the burst setting, the still pictures are automatically recorded at the setting.

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

If the touch shutter function has been set, still pictures will be recorded if the touch

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panel has been touched inadvertently during motion picture recording. The camera will refocus if the shutter button is pressed halfway during motion picture

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recording or if still pictures are recorded using the touch shutter function. This refocus movement is recorded even during motion picture recording. When priority is to be given to the motion picture videos, press the shutter button fully, and record the still pictures. Still pictures can also be created after motion picture recording. (→100) When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the picture size and the number of

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

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• When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA] or [QVGA]

• When recording [High Speed Movie]

The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off].

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

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distorted.

Editing motion pictures

Playback Mode:

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

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

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

Press [MENU/SET]

[Rec Quality] of the original motion picture [Picture Size] [Aspect Ratio]

[GFS] [FSH] [GS] [SH] [HD] 2M 16:9 [VGA] [QVGA] 0.3M 4:3

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

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

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with a different camera.

Splitting up motion pictures

A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling.

Select [Video Divide] from [Playback] menu (→38) Select the motion picture to split with cursor button and then

press [MENU/SET] Play back the motion picture and pause at the place to split Press ▼ to decide the point to split the motion picture

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

• The original motion picture that was split does not remain. (There will only be the 2 motion pictures that were created after the split.)

During splitting, do not turn off the camera’s power or remove the card or battery. If you

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do so, the motion picture may be deleted. Splitting a Motion JPEG motion picture will cause the order of pictures to change. It is

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recommended to display with [Calendar] (Calendar Playback) or [Filtering Play]. Splitting an AVCHD motion picture will not cause the order of pictures to change.

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It may not be possible to split motion pictures that were recorded with a different

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camera.

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Panasonic DMCZS10K, DMC-ZS10S, DMCZS10A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preparations

Basics

Application (Record)

Application (View)

Connecting with other devices

Others

Before use

About GPS

Standard Accessories

Names of parts

Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

How to operate the camera

Touch operations

Setting the clock

To change time setting

Sequence of operations

How to adjust focus

T ouching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure (Touch AF/AE function)

Automatic Scene Detection

About flash

About Happy colors

[Motion Deblur]

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

AF Tracking

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Taking motion pictures

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]

Viewing motion pictures

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”

Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback”

Deleting pictures

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

Setting the menu

Menu type

Using Quick menu

Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set]

[Auto Clock Set]

[World Time]

[Travel Date]

[Beep]

[Volume]

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[LCD Mode]

[Guide Line]

[Histogram]

[ Rec Area]

[Zoom Resume]

[Economy]

[Auto Review]

[No.Reset]

[Reset]

[USB Mode]

[Output]

[VIERA Link]

[3D Playback]

[Rotate Disp.]

[Version Disp.]

[Format]

[Calibration]

[Language]

[Demo Mode]

Taking pictures with zoom

Using the zoom by performing touch operations

Zoom types and use

Taking pictures with flash

Taking close-up pictures

[Macro Zoom]

Focus range