Panasonic DMX-FT5 User Manual

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT5

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Before Use

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

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and

Anti-shock Performance of the Camera.................................................................. 10

Standard Accessories............................................................................................... 15

Names and Functions of Main Parts........................................................................ 16

Preparation

Charging the Battery................................................................................................. 18

• Charging ............................................................................................................. 18

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ........................ 20

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery....................................... 22

About the Built-in Memory/the Card........................................................................ 24

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ......... 26

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 28

• Changing the clock setting.................................................................................. 29

Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 30

• Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully......................................................... 30

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)......................................................................... 30

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode................................................................................. 31

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 32

• Changing the settings......................................................................................... 34

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(Programme AE Mode).............................................................................................. 36

Focusing .................................................................................................................... 37

Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 39

Playing Back.............................................................................................................. 42

• Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 43

• Using the Playback Zoom................................................................................... 43

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ...................................................... 44

• Playing Back Group Pictures.............................................................................. 44

Deleting Pictures....................................................................................................... 46

• To delete a single picture .................................................................................... 46

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures ................................... 47

Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 48

• Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 48

• Using the Quick Menu ........................................................................................ 49

About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 50

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Recording

About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 62

Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 64

• Optical Zoom ...................................................................................................... 64

• Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)..................................................................................... 65

• Intelligent Zoom .................................................................................................. 65

• Digital Zoom........................................................................................................ 65

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash................................................................. 66

• Switching to the appropriate flash setting........................................................... 66

Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])........................................... 69

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 70

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 71

Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ....................................................................... 72

Taking picture by setting the exposure manually

(Manual Exposure Mode).......................................................................................... 73

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)............................................................................................ 75

• [Expressive]........................................................................................................ 76

• [Retro]................................................................................................................. 76

• [High Key] ........................................................................................................... 76

• [Low Key]............................................................................................................ 76

• [Sepia]................................................................................................................. 77

• [Dynamic Monochrome]...................................................................................... 77

• [Impressive Art]................................................................................................... 77

• [High Dynamic] ................................................................................................... 77

• [Cross Process] .................................................................................................. 78

• [Toy Effect].......................................................................................................... 78

• [Miniature Effect]................................................................................................. 78

• [Soft Focus]......................................................................................................... 79

• [Star Filter] .......................................................................................................... 79

• [One Point Color]................................................................................................ 79

Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively .................................................................. 80

• Sports Mode........................................................................................................ 80

• Snow Mode......................................................................................................... 80

• Beach & Snorkeling Mode .................................................................................. 81

• Advanced Underwater Mode .............................................................................. 83

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)................................................ 84

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode).................. 87

• [Portrait].............................................................................................................. 88

• [Soft Skin] ........................................................................................................... 88

• [Scenery]............................................................................................................. 88

• [Night Portrait]..................................................................................................... 89

• [Night Scenery]................................................................................................... 89

• [Handheld Night Shot]......................................................................................... 89

• [HDR].................................................................................................................. 90

• [Food].................................................................................................................. 90

• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................. 91

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• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 91

• [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 92

• [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 92

• [Starry Sky] ......................................................................................................... 92

• [Glass Through].................................................................................................. 92

• [3D Photo Mode]................................................................................................. 93

Entering Text.............................................................................................................. 94

Using the [Rec] Menu................................................................................................ 95

• [Aspect Ratio] ..................................................................................................... 95

• [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 96

• [Quality]............................................................................................................... 97

• [Sensitivity].......................................................................................................... 98

• [White Balance]................................................................................................... 99

• [AF Mode] ......................................................................................................... 102

• [Quick AF]......................................................................................................... 104

• [Face Recog.] ................................................................................................... 105

• [i.Exposure]....................................................................................................... 109

• [Min. Shtr Speed].............................................................................................. 109

• [i.Resolution]......................................................................................................110

• [Digital Zoom].....................................................................................................110

• [Burst] ................................................................................................................111

• [Time Lapse Shot]..............................................................................................113

• [Color Mode] ......................................................................................................115

• [Color Reproduction]..........................................................................................115

• [AF Assist Lamp]................................................................................................115

• [Red-Eye Removal]............................................................................................116

• [Stabilizer] ..........................................................................................................116

• [Date Stamp]......................................................................................................117

• [Clock Set] .........................................................................................................117

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............................................................................118

• [Rec Format]......................................................................................................118

• [Rec Quality] ......................................................................................................119

• [Continuous AF] ................................................................................................ 120

• [Wind Cut]......................................................................................................... 120

GPS/Sensor

Recording using the GPS function........................................................................ 121

• Acquiring of the GPS information ..................................................................... 122

• Update the GPS information............................................................................. 125

• Change the recorded location name information.............................................. 126

• Switch between displaying and hiding the location name information.............. 127

• Register additional landmarks .......................................................................... 127

Reducing the Time Required for Positioning ....................................................... 128

• Update using the “GPS Assist Tool” ................................................................. 128

• Update using the Wi-Fi Function ...................................................................... 131

• Check the validity period of the GPS assist data.............................................. 131

GPS Logs ................................................................................................................. 132

• Record GPS Logs............................................................................................. 132

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• Output GPS logs to files ................................................................................... 133

• Delete GPS Logs.............................................................................................. 134

Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operated ........................................ 135

Using the altimeter .................................................................................................. 136

• Adjusting the Altimeter...................................................................................... 137

• Adding an altimeter log..................................................................................... 139

• Viewing the altimeter log................................................................................... 140

• Deleting the altimeter log.................................................................................. 141

Using the barometer ............................................................................................... 142

Using the compass ................................................................................................. 144

• Adjusting the compass...................................................................................... 145

Playback/Editing

Various methods of playback................................................................................. 146

• [Slide Show]...................................................................................................... 147

• [Filtering Play]................................................................................................... 149

• [Calendar] ......................................................................................................... 152

Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch).................................................... 153

• [Auto Retouch].................................................................................................. 153

• [Creative Retouch]............................................................................................ 154

• [Color Reproduction]......................................................................................... 155

Using the [Playback] Menu..................................................................................... 156

• [Location Logging] ............................................................................................ 156

• [Title Edit].......................................................................................................... 158

• [Place-Name Edit]............................................................................................. 159

• [Text Stamp]...................................................................................................... 160

• [Retouch] .......................................................................................................... 162

• [Video Divide].................................................................................................... 163

• [Time Lapse Video]........................................................................................... 164

• [Resize]............................................................................................................. 165

• [Cropping] ......................................................................................................... 166

• [Favorite]........................................................................................................... 167

• [Print Set].......................................................................................................... 168

• [Protect] ............................................................................................................ 170

• [Face Rec Edit] ................................................................................................. 171

• [Copy] ............................................................................................................... 172

Wi-Fi

Wi-FiR function ........................................................................................................ 173

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .............................................................. 175

Remote Shooting..................................................................................................... 176

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App ”.......................... 176

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet................................................................... 177

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ............................. 178

• Playing back pictures in the camera................................................................. 178

• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet ............ 178

• History Connection ........................................................................................... 179

• Favorite Connection.......................................................................................... 180

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Connecting Easily to a Smartphone/tablet (NFC)................................................. 182

• Controlling this camera remotely with a smartphone/tablet

by using the NFC function................................................................................ 182

• Transferring images in this camera to a smartphone/tablet one at a time

by using the NFC function................................................................................ 183

• About NFC........................................................................................................ 184

Selecting the connection method.......................................................................... 185

• Connecting via a wireless access point............................................................ 185

• Connecting directly ........................................................................................... 187

Playback on TV........................................................................................................ 188

• Displaying the picture on TV right after taking it/

Displaying the picture on TV by playing it back on the camera........................ 188

Send Images While Recording............................................................................... 190

• When sending images to smartphone/tablet .................................................... 190

• When sending images to PC ............................................................................ 193

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]............................................... 195

• When sending images to WEB Service ............................................................ 196

• When sending images to AV device ................................................................. 197

Send Images Stored in the Camera....................................................................... 198

• When sending images to smartphone/tablet .................................................... 198

• When sending images to PC ............................................................................ 201

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]............................................... 202

• When sending images to WEB Service ............................................................ 203

• When sending images to AV device ................................................................. 204

• When sending images to Printer....................................................................... 205

Using “LUMIX CLUB”.............................................................................................. 206

• About the [LUMIX CLUB].................................................................................. 206

• Using WEB services ......................................................................................... 209

• Configuring the external AV device settings ..................................................... 210

How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu........................................................................211

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.................................................................. 213

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 215

Playing back 3D pictures........................................................................................ 217

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC......................................... 219

• About the supplied software ............................................................................. 220

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder.................................... 225

Printing the Pictures............................................................................................... 226

• Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 227

• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 227

• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 228

Others

Screen Display......................................................................................................... 231

Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 233

Message Display ..................................................................................................... 247

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 251

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Before Use

Please be sure to read Performance of the Camera being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.

“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock

” (P10) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from

Care of the camera

∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)

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Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door (around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door is opened or closed in places with sand or dust, etc. This may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the side door is closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction, etc.

• In case foreign objects adhere to the inner side of the side door, wipe

them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.

• If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner

side of the side door, wipe off with a soft, dry cloth. Do not open or close the side door near the water, when underwater, using wet hands, or when the camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.

Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.

e.g.:

Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it into a

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full or tight bag, etc.

– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera. – When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding 13 m (43 feet).

• Waterproof performance may be impaired.

• Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.

• It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.

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Before Use

∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)

This unit has been designed to prevent condensation by Anti-fog glass, however it may be caused by the environment in which the camera is used. It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged

Turn this unit off and open the side door in a place with constant

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ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.

• Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear.

Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged

Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity, such as the following:

When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach, etc.

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• When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at high

altitude

• When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment

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Before Use

About the GPS

About the location name information of this unit

Be sure to read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P241 before using.

When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when this unit is turned off.

When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and

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turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges. (P53)

• Battery power is consumed even if this unit is turned off when [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].

About the information of recording location

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Location names of the recording locations or landmarks (such as name of the building, etc.) are as of October 2012. Information will not be updated.

• Depending on the country or the region, there may be less information for location names and

landmark names.

About the positioning

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It will take longer for positioning in an environment where it is harder to receive the radio waves from the GPS satellites. (P121)

• Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may take approx. 2 to

3 minutes to complete the positioning when performing positioning for the first time or when you perform positioning after turning this unit on again after turning the unit off with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] set to [ON].

Using GPS assist data can reduce the time required for positioning. (P128, 131)

• The positions of the GPS satellites are changing constantly, so positioning may not be performed or

the information may have errors depending on the recording location or conditions.

• For details on how to perform positioning smoothly, read “Receiving signals from GPS satellites” on

P121.

When used during overseas travel etc.

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The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries. (As of January 2013) The usage of GPS etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region. This camera has

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a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies etc. prior to your overseas travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.

About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer

• Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical

purposes.

• When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, use the

measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a rough indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools.

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Before Use

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

Waterproof/Dustproof Performance

This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 13 m (43 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)

Anti-shock Performance

This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). (¢2)

Withstand Load Performance

This camera complies with 100 kgf/220.5 lbf load tests. (¢3)

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

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

accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.

¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense

Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. (Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.)

¢3 According to the test conditions specified by Panasonic.

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Before Use

∫ Handling of the camera

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Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by Panasonic to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.

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

chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.

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

• Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.

• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.

• Supplied accessories are not waterproof.

• Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet card or

battery into the camera.

• Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where the temperature is very low (such

as at ski resorts or high altitudes) or where the temperature may exceed 40 oC (104 oF) (such as inside cars in strong sunlight, close to a heater, on boats, or on the beach). (Waterproof performance may become degraded.)

∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for Underwater use])

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[Precautions] is displayed when this unit is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the side door completely closed.

• Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.

1 Press 2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].

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It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.

2 Press 2/1 to change the picture.

2: Return to the previous screen 1: View the next screen

• It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].

• When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET],

[Precautions] is displayed every time this unit is turned on.

3 After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.

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When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed from the next time this unit is turned on.

• This can also be viewed from [Precautions] (P50) in the [Setup] menu.

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Before Use

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Check before using underwater

Always wipe the rubber seal on the side door and the area where rubber seal sits with a dry, lint-free cloth.

1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.

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If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.

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

It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.

• If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.

• Be extremely careful to remove any sand, etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of the

rubber seal.

2 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.

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The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic for related costs and other information.

3 Close the side door securely.

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Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.

• To prevent water intrusion, be careful not to catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair,

dust, or the strap cord.

A Red part B [LOCK] switch (grey part) C Released state D Locked state

Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.

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Before Use

Using the camera underwater

• Use the camera underwater to 13 m (43 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC

(32 oF and 104 oF).

• Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).

• Do not use the camera at a depth of over 13 m (43 feet).

• Do not use it in hot water over 40 oC (104 oF) (in the bath or hot spring).

• Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.

• Do not open or close the side door underwater.

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

there is a chance of water leak.)

• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a location where the water

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

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

securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.

Caring of the camera after using it underwater

Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing the camera with water. Make sure to clean the camera after using it.

Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair, etc.

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• It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand may

fall.

After using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than leaving it in a dirty state.

Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage, discolouration,

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corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.

1 Rinse with water with the side door closed.

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After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for about 10 minutes.

• If the zoom button or camera [ON/OFF] button do not move

smoothly, it may be caused by an adhesion of foreign objects. Using in such a state may cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by shaking the camera in fresh water.

• Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you

immerse the camera in water, but this is not a malfunction.

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Before Use

2 Drain water by holding the camera upside

down and shaking it lightly a few times.

Make sure to put your hand through the strap to

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prevent the camera from falling.

3 Wipe off water drops on the camera with a

soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a shaded area that is well ventilated.

Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth. This

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unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the camera [ON/OFF] button and zoom button, etc.

• Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or

similar. Waterproof performance will deteriorate due to deformation.

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

4 Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any water

droplets or sand left inside using a soft, dry cloth.

Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is opened without

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thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery slot or the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft, dry cloth.

• The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed while it is still wet,

causing condensation or failure.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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Supplied accessories are not waterproof.

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

purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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

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

• The card is optional.

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

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the

accessories separately.)

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Before Use

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1Flash (P66) 2 Self-timer indicator (P70)/

AF Assist Lamp (P115)/

LED light (P56) 3 Lens (P8, 237, 255) 4 Speaker (P53)

5 LCD monitor (P62, 231, 236) 6 [Wi-Fi] button (P177) 7Wi-Fi

connection lamp (P174)

5678910

8 Zoom button (P64) 9[(] (Playback) button (P42) 10 Strap eyelet (P30)

Be sure to attach the strap when using the

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camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

• Be sure to attach the strap to the strap

eyelet.

11 Decorative hole

111213141516

12 [MODE] button (P31, 146) 13 [Q.MENU/ ] button (P49)/[ ] (Delete) button (P46) 14 [DISP.] button (P62) 15 [MENU/SET] button (P48)

16 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P71)

Auto Bracket (P72)

B: 4/Macro Mode (P69)

AF Tracking (P104)

C: 2/Self-timer (P70)

D: 1/Flash setting (P66)

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

or Press 4

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Before Use

17 18 19 20 21 22

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17 Microphone 18 GPS antenna (P121) 19 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P28) 20 GPS status indicator (P122) 21 Shutter button (P32, 36) 22 Motion picture button (P39)

23 Tripod mount

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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached.

24 NFC antenna [ ] (P182)

25 [HDMI] socket (P213, 215)

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Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so may cause malfunction.

26 Card slot (P22) 27 Battery slot (P22)

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC

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coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P23.

28 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P213, 222, 225, 226) 29 Release lever (P22) 30 [LOCK] switch (P12, 22) 31 Side door (P12, 22, 23)

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

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

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and

86 oF) (same as the battery temperature) is recommended.

Connect the AC cable.

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of

the battery.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and

detach the battery after charging is completed.)

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an

ambient temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 165 min

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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the battery

•

or replace it with a fully charged battery.

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

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

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

warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 185 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

•

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

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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 Stabiliser

function is set to [ON].)

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

• Changing the zoom magnification 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.

• Not using the GPS function.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

Approx. 370 pictures

(By CIPA standard in Programme

AE Mode)

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∫ Recording motion pictures

(Recording with picture quality set

Recordable time Approx. 80 min Approx. 95 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 35 min Approx. 45 min

These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be

•

aware that these times are approximate.

[AVCHD]

(Recording with picture quality set

to [FHD/50p])

[MP4]

to [FHD/25p])

• Time of recording without using the GPS function.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this

unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, zoom operation, etc.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to

4 GB. (For [FHD/25p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

∫ Playback

Playback time Approx. 210 min

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

•

environment and the operating conditions.

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

– At low temperature or in cold locations such as ski resorts or at high altitude

¢ Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use. The battery performance will

decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place

such as inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Performance of batteries and LCD

monitor will restore to normal when the temperature returns to normal.

– When using [Monitor Luminance]. – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly. – When the GPS function is operating.

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

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

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P12)

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

1: Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release

the lock.

2: Slide the release lever B and open the

side door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the

quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery

orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever C. Pull the lever C in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

D: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

Close the side door until it clicks, and then

lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward [2].

• Confirm that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is not

showing.

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• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

being charged.)

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing

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

∫ About the water leakage warning message

To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check for any foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance is displayed along with a warning sound when the following are performed. (P249)

When this unit is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the card.

•

• When this unit is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the battery.

• After opening the side door, close it securely taking care not to get any foreign objects caught.

• If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.

• Warning message display can be turned off by pressing any button.

Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery

The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

1 Open the side door A. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Plug the AC adaptor B into an electrical outlet. 4 Connect the AC adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket C of the DC

coupler.

Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera are used.

•

Using any other equipment may cause damage.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

• Side door cannot be closed while the AC adaptor is connected.

• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.

• Do not apply any force to the side door with the weight of the cable or your hand when the AC

adaptor is connected. It may cause damage.

• The DC coupler may get disconnected from this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting the

AC adaptor, so take caution.

• Before removing the DC coupler, turn the camera off and disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.

• Waterproof/dustproof function does not operate when the AC adaptor is connected.

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit:

When a card has not been inserted

When a card has been inserted

Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back.

Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.

• When using the built-in memory:

>ð (access indication

• When using the card:

(access indication

¢ The access indication is displayed in red

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

)

Built-in Memory

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P172)

• Memory size: Approx. 10 MB

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

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Remarks SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only

with their compatible devices.

with “Class 4” or higher

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the

card, etc.

e.g.:

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional)

during access (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no

further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

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

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

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

proper operation. (P61)

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

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R1m10s

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time

•

Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing [DISP.]. (P62)

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These

vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the

subjects.

∫ Number of recordable pictures

•

[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

[Picture Size]

16M 1 300 4910 9880

5M (EZ) 3 650 10620 21490

0.3M (EZ) 67 10050 162960 247150

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 10 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

•

“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

• [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 2GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/50p/ ]

[FHD/50p]

[FHD/50i/ ]

[FHD/50i]

[HD/50p/ ]

[HD/50p]

9m00s 2h32m00s 5h08m00s

15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

• [MP4]

[Rec Quality] 2GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD/25p]

[HD/25p]

[VGA/25p]

12m26s 3h23m22s 6h51m21s

23m45s 6h28m15s 13h05m20s

52m17s 14h14m28s 28h48m24s

• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to

4 GB. (For [FHD/25p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

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

Press camera [ON/OFF] button.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to [Requirements for Underwater use] below.

Press [MENU/SET].

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

[Requirements for Underwater use]

Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance. [Please set the clock] is displayed after viewing the last screen. For details, refer to P11.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,

day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination

You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing

•

[Q.MENU/ ].

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Press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

Select [Yes] to automatically correct the clock, and then press [MENU/

SET].

• Message screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen to operate the altimeter, barometer

and compass is displayed. Select [Yes] to operate them.

Changing the clock setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P48)

The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.

•

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the

battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

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

picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] (P117) or [Text Stamp]

(P160).

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

the camera.

• When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], the GPS function will operate even when this unit is turned

off. When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges. (P53)

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Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P16)

• Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp/LED light, microphone, speaker or lens

etc.

A Strap B Flash C AF Assist Lamp/LED light D Microphone E Speaker

∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P60) is set)

When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction Detection

•

function may not work correctly.

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

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P116), a tripod or the Self-timer (P70).

•

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

– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction – [Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode) – When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]

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Selecting the Recording Mode

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

∫ List of Recording Modes

Intelligent Auto Mode (P32) Snow Mode (P80)

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

Programme AE Mode (P36) Beach & Snorkeling Mode (P81)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Manual Exposure Mode (P73) Advanced Underwater Mode (P83)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

Creative Control Mode (P75) Panorama Shot Mode (P84)

Record while checking the image effect. This mode allows you to take panorama

Sports Mode (P80) Scene Mode (P87)

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

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

This mode is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach.

This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 13 m (43 feet) by the use of the marine case (DMW-MCFT5: optional).

pictures.

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

When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set

•

Recording Mode will be set.

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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

Recording Mode:

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

The following functions are activated automatically.

• – Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/

Face Detection/[Quick AF]/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[AF Assist Lamp]/ [Red-Eye Removal]/[Stabilizer]/[Continuous AF]/[Wind Cut]

• Image quality is fixed to [A].

Press [MODE].

1 Shutter button

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and

then press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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

focused.

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

Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the subject)

will change depending on the zoom factor. Please check with the recordable range display on the screen. (P37)

• If you press 3 while [AF Tracking] is displayed, you can set

AF tracking. For details, refer to P104. (AF tracking is cancelled by pressing 3 again)

Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

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Scene Detection

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

When taking pictures

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]

[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Nite Shot]

[i-Sunset] [i-Baby]

¢1 Only displayed when the flash is set to [ ].

¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON].

¢3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered

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

When recording motion pictures

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]

[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]

•

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

• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will

adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

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

Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 4 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is

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

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

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

subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving

– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, underwater, when the

camera is shaken, when zoom is used

• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.

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

The Backlight Compensation

When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on the screen when backlighting is detected. (Depending on the backlighting conditions, backlighting may not be detected correctly.)

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Changing the settings

Following menus can be set.

Menu Item

[Rec]

[Motion Picture] [Rec Format]/[Rec Quality]

[GPS/Sensor]

[Setup]

[Wi-Fi]

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.

•

¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.

Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode

∫ [Burst] (P111)

[ ] can be set in [Burst]. In this setting, the burst speed is automatically adjusted based on the movement of the subject.

∫ [Color Mode]

Colour setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the colour brightness and vividness.

∫ [Motion Deblur]

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The camera automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of pixels may be reduced.)

It is initially set to [ON] on the camera.

•

∫ [iHandheld Nite Shot]

When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise, without using a tripod. If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ] will not be detected.

It is initially set to [ON] on the camera.

•

[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Color Mode]¢/ [Motion Deblur]/[iHandheld Nite Shot]/[iHDR]/[Face Recog.]

[GPS Setting]/[Repositioning]/[Sensor Settings]/[GPS Log]/ [GPS Area Select]/[Assist Data]/[Area Info. Set]/[My Landmark]/ [Altimeter]/[Calibrate compass]

[Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Airplane Mode]/[Beep]¢/[LED Light]/ [Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]

Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you

•

can set them in other Recording Modes.

[New Connection] [Wi-Fi Setup]

/[History Connection]/[Favorite Connection]/

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∫ [iHDR]

When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.

It is initially set to [ON] on the camera.

•

• When [ ] is displayed on the screen but not otherwise, the iHDR function will work automatically as

required.

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

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

• In the case of composition from a burst, ghost images may appear if the subject was moving.

• In the following cases, a combined picture is not created.

– When the zoom factor exceeds 4.6k. – When recording in [Burst]. – When the flash is activated

About the flash (P66)

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

brightness.

• When [ ], [ ] is set, [Red-Eye Removal] is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

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1/601/601/60

F3.3F3.3F3.3

ISO 100

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings

(Programme AE Mode)

Recording Mode:

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

Press [MODE].

1 Shutter button

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Program AE], and

then press [MENU/SET].

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

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and

then press it fully to take the picture.

A ISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when

correct exposure is not achieved. (Except when using a flash)

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1/601/601/60

F3.3F3.3F3.3

ISO 100

0.05m

∞

Focusing

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

Focus

When the subject is focused When the subject is not

focused

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

• The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

•

The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.

The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode

30 cm (0.98 feet)

5 cm (0.16 feet)

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

composition of the picture you want to take)

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the

shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway

while moving the camera as you compose the picture.

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

•

∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in

•

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

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

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

subjects

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Recording Motion Pictures

Applicable modes:

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo.

Start recording by pressing the motion

picture button.

A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time

• You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording

Mode.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press

it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while

recording motion pictures.

• For the setting of the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality],

refer to P118.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion

picture button again.

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∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures

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

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

AVCHD Progressive:

The [FHD/50p/ ]/[FHD/50p] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920k1080/50p, the highest quality

that complies with the AVCHD standard. Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.

¢ This means the highest quality for this unit.

MP4:

This recording format saves a motion picture as a single file which is suitable for editing on a PC or uploading to WEB services.

∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

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

For details on AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.

•

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• When a motion picture is recorded in a high temperature environment or is recorded continuously,

the recording may stop after [ ] is displayed to protect this unit.

• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording

motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or

electromagnetic waves, etc. depending on the environment of the Motion Picture Recording.

• Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view may

change at the start of the motion picture recording. When [Video Rec Area] (P55) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed.

• About zooming while recording motion pictures

– If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, settings will be

cancelled, and the recordable range will change drastically.

–

If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be recorded.

– The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures. – Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into

focus.

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• If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the Creative

Control Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes.

• Stereo effects may not be obtained underwater.

• Noise may be recorded underwater.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording motion

pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) and the power supply is cut off due

to a power outage or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected, etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases. – Built-in Memory – [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) – [3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode) – When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• A sound might be muffed or warped when there is water on the microphone or the speaker. Wipe the

residue after letting the water drip out from the microphone and speaker by tipping it down, and use it only after letting it dry for a while. (P237)

• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture recording

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

Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while recording motion picture

• Programme AE Mode

• Manual Exposure Mode

• Sports Mode

Normal Motion Picture

• [HDR]/[Pet] (Scene Mode)

• [Baby1]/[Baby2] (Scene Mode) Portrait Mode

• [Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld

Night Shot]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)

Low Light Mode

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Playing Back

Press [(].

Press 2/1 to select pictures.

A File number B Picture number

• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in

succession.

• Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending

on the playback status.

∫ Playing Back Motion Pictures

Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back.

C Motion picture icon D Motion picture recording time

• If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show]

or [Filtering Play] (P149), the selection screen appears.

(P147)

Press 3/4 to select [Play Video], and then press [MENU/SET].

• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on

the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].

• Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in

[AVCHD].

• Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback

3 Play/Pause

Stop

Fast rewind¢/

Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing)

Fast forward¢/

Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing)

¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again.

– You can adjust the volume with the zoom button.

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• When the camera is turned off, press and hold [(]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen

will be displayed automatically.

• This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by

JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

• Images recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.

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

formats.

• When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

• To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”

software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• Be careful not to block the speaker of the camera during playback.

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Press [L] (W) on the zoom button.

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

• Press [Z] (T) on the zoom button to return to the previous screen.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to Normal Playback

Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].

Using the Playback Zoom

Press [Z] (T) on the zoom button.

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

When you press [L] (W) on the zoom button after enlarging the

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picture, the magnification becomes lower.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication

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

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

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Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture

You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.

Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

Exit the menu after it is executed.

• The picture is saved with the following recording sizes.

Recording format Picture size

[AVCHD] 2 M (16:9)

[FHD/25p]/[HD/25p]

[MP4]

• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.

• Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.

[VGA/25p]

2 M (16:9)

0.3 M (4:3)

Playing Back Group Pictures

The following pictures can be saved as a single Picture Group consisting of multiple pictures. The Picture Group can be played back continuously or one picture at a time.

[˜]: A picture group consisting of pictures taken in the Burst Mode with the burst speed [], []. (P 111)

You can edit or delete all pictures in a group at once. (For example, if you delete a picture group, all

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pictures in the group are deleted.)

[]:

A picture group consisting of pictures taken in a single Time Lapse Shot. (P113)

• Pictures recorded after the number of pictures has exceeded 50000 will not be grouped.

• Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be recognised as a Picture Group.

• Pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock.

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Continuously playing back Group Pictures

Select a picture with the group picture icon ([˜], [ ]), and then press 3.

• If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P147)

selection screen appears. Press 3/4 to select [Burst Play]/[Sequential Play], and then press [MENU/SET].

∫ Operations during Group Pictures playback

3 Continuous playback/Pause

Stop

2 Fast rewind, Rewind (while pausing)

Fast forward, Forward (while pausing)

Playing back each Group Pictures

or [Filtering Play] (P149), the

1 Select a picture with the group picture icon ([˜], [ ]), and

then press 4.

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.

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Press 4 again to return to the normal playback screen.

• Operations similar to those for Normal Play can be used on the

pictures in the group. (Multi playback, playback zoom, deleting the pictures, etc.)

If you delete all pictures except one in the group, that picture will be saved as a single picture.

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Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

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Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted.

• Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.

To delete a single picture

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

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].

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To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures

Press [ ].

Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or

[Delete All] and then press [MENU/SET].

• [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

• It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set

as favourite when [All Delete Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press 3/

4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISP.] to set. (Repeat this step.)

• [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISP.] is

pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press [MENU/SET].

• Confirmation screen is displayed.

Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].

• Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group will be

deleted.) (P44)

• Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC

adaptor (optional).

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

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Setting the Menu

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

Setting menu items

Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [AF Mode] from [Ø] ([1-Area]) to [š] ([Face Detection])

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then press

[MENU/SET].

Menu Description of settings

[Rec] (P95 to 117) (Recording Mode only)

[Motion Picture] (P118 to 120) (Recording Mode only)

[Playback] (P156 to 172) (Playback Mode only)

[GPS/Sensor] (P121 to 145)

[Setup] (P50 to 61)

[Wi-Fi] (P175 to 212)

This menu lets you set the Colouring, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, Number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.

This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

This menu lets you adjust the altimeter and depth meter or display the current location information using the GPS function.

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone settings and other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

This menu lets you make the settings necessary to connect to Wi-Fi or use the Wi-Fi function.

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Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then

press [MENU/SET].

A Menu screen page

• It will switch to next page when you reach the bottom. (It will

also switch by pressing the zoom button)

Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press

[MENU/SET].

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

may be displayed in a different way.

∫ Close the menu

Press [Q.MENU/ ] until the screen returns to the recording/playback screen or press the shutter button half-way.

There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being

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used on the camera due to the specifications.

Using the Quick Menu

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

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The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in.

Press [Q.MENU/ ] when recording.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and

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

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About the Setup Menu

For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P48.

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[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

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

[Language], [Stabilizer Demo.] can be set.

¢ Available settings may be different from other Recording Modes.

, [LED Light],

[Precautions]

To maintain waterproof performance, display the things you need to check before use.

• Refer to P11 for details.

U [Clock Set]

Setting Date/Time.

• Refer to P28 for details.

The clock is updated automatically using the GPS function.

[ON]:

[Auto Clock Set]

This unit receives the date and time information from the GPS satellites and automatically corrects the time for the current location.

[OFF]

• If [ON] is selected, the settings screen will be displayed. Press [MENU/SET], and perform the

operation of step

in “Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)” (P28). (first time only)

• When [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], [World Time] (P51) is set to [Destination] automatically.

• It is fixed to [OFF] when [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF].

• The date and time corrected with [Auto Clock Set] are not as accurate as the radio clock. If it cannot

correct accurately, reset the clock using [Clock Set].

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Set the time in your home area and travel destination. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.

After selecting [Destination] or [Home], press 2/1 to select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.

Set [Home] first thing after purchasing. [Destination] can be set after

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setting up [Home].

“ [Destination]:

[World Time]

Travel destination area

A Current time of the destination area B Time difference from home area

– [Home]:

Your home area

C Current time D Time difference from GMT (Greenwich

Mean Time)

• Press 3 if you are using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) Press 3

once more to return to the normal time.

• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time

difference from the home area.

• When the [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], you can change Summer Time setting in [Destination] only.

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Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P160).

[Travel Setup]:

[SET]:

Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how many days after) of the travel are recorded.

— [Travel Date]

[OFF]

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the

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return date. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will also be set to [OFF].

[Location]:

[SET]:

Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.

[OFF]

For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P94.

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• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you

set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is not recorded before the departure

date.

• [Location] is stored separately from the location name information stored in pictures with the GPS

function.

• For motion pictures recorded using [FHD/50p]/[FHD/50i]/[HD/50p] in [AVCHD], [Travel Date] cannot

be set.

• [Travel Date] cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other Recording Mode will be

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Restricts GPS/Sensor/Wi-Fi/NFC settings.

[ON]:

Wi-Fi and NFC functions cannot be used. Furthermore, when this unit is turned off, GPS positioning and

[Airplane Mode]

compass/altimeter/barometer do not work.

[OFF]

When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set

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[Airplane Mode] to [ON], and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges.

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [Beep Level]: [Shutter Vol.]:

[t]

([Low])

r [Beep]

[u] [s]

([High])

([OFF])

[Beep Tone]:

[]/[]/[]

u [Speaker Volume] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

[]

([Low])

[]

([High])

[]

([OFF])

[Shutter Tone]:

[]/[]/[]

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

connected, no sound is output from the camera speakers.

Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor is adjusted.

[Brightness]:

Adjust the brightness.

[Contrast · Saturation]:

Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours.

[Monitor Display]

[Red Tint]:

Adjust the red tint.

[Blue Tint]:

Adjust the blue tint.

1 Select the settings by pressing 3/4, and adjust with 2/1. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not

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

[„] ([Auto Power Monitor])

The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is

[Monitor Luminance]

around the camera. […] ([Power Monitor]):

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

[OFF]

¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set.

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

appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.

• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness if no operations are preformed for

30 seconds when recording in [Power Monitor]. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.

• When [Monitor Luminance] is set, the usage time is reduced.

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

[Guide Line]

displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P62)

[Rec. Info.]:

[ON]/[OFF]

[Pattern]:

[]/[]

• When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines,

you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

• The guideline is not displayed in the Panorama Shot Mode.

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

[ON]/[OFF]

A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along

[Histogram]

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

A dark B optimal C bright

• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following

conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

– When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [n0 EV] during exposure compensation or in

the Manual Exposure Mode

– When the flash is activated – When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places – When the exposure is not adequately adjusted

• The Histogram is an approximation in Recording Mode.

• The Histogram of a picture may not match in the Recording Mode and the Playback Mode.

• The Histogram displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture editing

software used in PCs, etc.

• Histograms are not displayed in the following cases. – Intelligent Auto Mode – Multi Playback – Recording motion pictures – Playback Zoom – Calendar – When HDMI micro cable is connected

[Video Rec Area]

Angle of view for Motion Picture Recording can be checked.

[ON]/[OFF]

• Motion picture recording area display is only an approximation.

• Recording area display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size setting.

• It will be fixed to [OFF] during the Intelligent Auto Mode.

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This will illuminate the subject with a lamp when taking motion pictures in dark surrounding. Also, the LED can also be used as a simple light when necessary.

[] ([On]):

LED light A is turned on continuously while recording motion pictures.

[LED Light]

• Maximum illuminating range of the LED light is 50 cm (1.6 feet).

• The life of battery will decrease when the LED light is turned on constantly.

• In locations where the use of light is prohibited, set to [ ].

• It is fixed to [ ] in the following cases. – Advanced Underwater Mode – Panorama Shot Mode – [Baby1]/[Baby2]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)

• It is not available in Playback Mode.

To use a simple light

If you set to [ ], and press and hold down 1 (‰) on the recording standby screen, the LED light will come on for 60 seconds. The LED light can be conveniently used as a simple light when you wish to illuminate your immediate surroundings in a dark location. To turn off the light at any time, press [Q.MENU/ ].

[] ([Off])

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The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor.

p [Auto Power Off]:

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

q [Economy]

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

ECO

[Monitor Power Save]:

The brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered. Battery life will be conserved by lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor even further during recording (excludes the digital zoom range). Note that this does not affect the quality of the recorded images.

[ON]/[OFF]

• [Auto Power Off] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

• [Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor – When connecting to a PC or a printer – When recording or playing back motion pictures – During a Slide Show – When using [Time Lapse Shot]

• The effect of the [Monitor Power Save] is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the Optical

Zoom range.

• [Monitor Luminance] settings take priority, even if [Monitor Power Save] has been set.

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

[1 SEC]

o [Auto Review]

[2 SEC]

[HOLD]:

The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed.

[OFF]

• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases. – When using Auto Bracket – When using [Burst]

• The Auto Review function is fixed to [2 SEC] in the following case. – Intelligent Auto Mode

• [Auto Review] does not work in the following cases. – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When recording motion pictures.

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

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

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

When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P61) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

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

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

w [Reset]

The [Rec] or [Setup] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• When the [Rec] menu settings are reset during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also

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

• When the [Rec] menu settings are reset, data registered with [Face Recog.] will be also reset.

• When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. – The birthday and name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] and [Pet] in Scene Mode – [GPS/Sensor] menu – The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location) – The [World Time] setting

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

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[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]

Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings.

• Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved within

the camera from being misused.

• Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera in to

be repaired.

¢ (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB]) (P209)

Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). Updates GPS assist data when connected to a PC.

[y] ([Select on connection]): Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to

x [USB Mode]

a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. [{] ([PictBridge(PTP)]):

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. [z] ([PC]):

Set after or before connecting to a PC. [] ([GPS assist data]): Set this when connecting to a PC and updating GPS assist data.

Set to match the colour television system in each country or the type of TV.

[|] ([Video Out]):

[NTSC]:

Video output is set to NTSC system.

[PAL]:

| [Output]

Video output is set to PAL system.

This will operate when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI micro cable

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(optional) is connected.

[ ] ([TV Aspect]):

[W]:

When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]:

When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.

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

[ON]:

[VIERA Link]

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

[OFF]:

Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.

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

• Refer to P215 for details.

Setup the output method for 3D pictures.

[]:

Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.

[3D Playback]

[]:

Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 3D. Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.

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

• Refer to P217 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.

This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically.

[] ([On]):

M [Rotate Disp.]

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

[] ([External Only]):

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

[OFF]

• Refer to P42 for information about how to play back pictures.

• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the

OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information, etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.

• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.

• Pictures are not rotated during Multi Playback.

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[Version Disp.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.

• Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the

unit.

[Format]

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

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn

the camera off during formatting.

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

card.

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

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

• If you cannot format, contact the dealer or Panasonic.

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

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

language.

Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected.

A Amount of jitter

[Stabilizer Demo.]

B Amount of jitter after correction

• The Stabiliser function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed.

• [Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.

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Press [DISP.] to change.

1 LCD monitor

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When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom, motion picture playback, sequential playback, panorama playback or a slide show, you can only select “Normal display G” or “No display K”.

In Recording Mode

ABC

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A Normal display

B Normal display

C Environment information

D Altimeter log

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E No display

F No display (Recording guide line)

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2 Number of recordable pictures 3 Available recording time

¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 If the [Sensor Settings] in [GPS/Sensor] menu is set to [ON], the environment information

measured by the compass, altimeter, and barometer is displayed. Also if the [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], the

¢3 If the [Logging] of [Altimeter] in [GPS/Sensor] menu is set to [ON], a graph displaying an altimeter

log is displayed.

latitude/longitude is displayed.

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I Environment information

J Altimeter log

K No display

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¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is displayed when [DISP.] is pressed.

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Using the Zoom

Applicable modes:

You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Press [W] on the zoom button.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Press [T] on the zoom button.

∫ Screen display

Example of display when Extra Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are used together.

A Extra Optical Zoom indication B Optical Zoom range C Intelligent Zoom range D Digital Zoom range E Zoom magnification (approximation)

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

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with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) –¶]

Optical Zoom

Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.

Maximum magnification: 4.6k

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Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

This function works when any of the picture sizes (P96) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality.

Maximum magnification: 10.5k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.)

“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”.

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• This function is not available in the following cases: – In Macro Zoom Mode – [Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode) – [HDR]/[High Sens.]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode) – When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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– When recording motion pictures

Intelligent Zoom

This function works when [i.Resolution] (P110) in the [Rec] menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the deterioration of the image quality.

This will work automatically in Intelligent Auto Mode.

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• This function is not available in the following cases: – In Macro Zoom Mode – [Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode) – [Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode) – When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

Digital Zoom

This function works when [Digital Zoom] (P110) in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification.

When using the [i.ZOOM], the maximum magnification of the Digital Zoom is set to 2k.

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• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer (P70) for taking pictures.

• This function is not available in the following cases: – Intelligent Auto Mode – [Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) – [Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[High Sens.]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode) – When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash

Applicable modes:

A Photo flash

Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

Press 1 [‰].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

[‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it []([iAuto])

[]

([Auto/Red-Eye])

[‰]

([Forced Flash On])

[]

([Slow Sync./ Red-Eye])

[Œ]

([Forced Flash Off]

¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the type

¢2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

Item Description of settings

¢1

necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye

¢2

phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

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

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

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

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the

¢2

of subject and brightness. (P35)

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. [Red-Eye Removal] (P116) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash icon.

red-eye phenomenon.

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

background.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash

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is not permitted.

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∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode

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

‡ ‰ Œ

±±±±±

±±±— ±

± — ± — ±

———±

* + : ; ±¥±— ± , / ï 5 ———— ¥ . ———¥± 1 í 9 ± — ± — ¥

¢ [ ] is displayed.

• The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.

• Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.

∫ The available flash range

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The available flash range is an approximation.

Wide Tel e

[AUTO] in

[Sensitivity]

30 cm (0.98 feet) to 5.6 m (18 feet)

30 cm (0.98 feet) to 3.1 m (10 feet)

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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

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

‡

1/60 to 1/1300

‰Œ

¢1 Varies according to the settings of [Min. Shtr Speed] and [Sensitivity]. ¢2 When [Min. Shtr Speed] is set to [AUTO]. Varies according to the [Sensitivity] setting.

¢1

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

¢1

¢2

• ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the Optical Image Stabiliser is set to [OFF]. – When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabiliser is

set to [ON].

• In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• The shutter speed for Manual Exposure Mode, Sports Mode, Snow Mode, Beach & Snorkeling

Mode, Advanced Underwater Mode and Scene Modes will be different from above table.

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

lighting from the flash.

• Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of

exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark.

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

you press the shutter button fully.

• If recording a subject without sufficient flash, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted.

• The effects of the flash may not be adequately achieved under the following conditions.

– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] – When the shutter speed is too fast

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

indication disappears.

• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject is far away from the

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

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Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])

Applicable modes:

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers.

Press 4 [#].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Description of settings

[]

([AF Macro])

[]

([Macro Zoom])

[OFF]

You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by pressing the zoom button upmost to Wide (1k).

Use this setting to get close to the subject and then further enlarge when taking the picture. You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.16 feet)].

The image quality is poorer than during normal recording.

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• Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (Digital zoom range)

• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

camera and the subject is far, it takes longer to focus on it.

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

slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• It is not possible to set [AF#] in the following cases. – In all Scene Modes except [3D Photo Mode]

• [ ] cannot be set in the following cases. – [Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) – Scene Mode – When [ ] in [AF Mode] is set – When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Applicable modes:

Press 2 [ë].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Description of settings

[]([10sec.])

[]([2sec.])

[OFF]

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and

then press it fully to take the picture.

• The Self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated

after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.

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When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

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

recording. In dark places, the Self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

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

• The Self-timer cannot be set in the following cases. – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When recording motion pictures.

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Compensating the Exposure

Applicable modes:

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

Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Press 3 [È] until [Exposure] appears.

Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and

Compensate the exposure

towards negative.

then press [MENU/SET].

• The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.

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

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

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changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed.

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

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

• You cannot use the Exposure Compensation in following condition. – [Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)

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Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

Applicable modes:

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.

With Auto Bracket d1EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1 EV i1 EV

Press 3 [È] until [Auto Bracket] appears.

Press 2/1 to set the compensation range of

the exposure and then press [MENU/SET].

• When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (d0).

When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.

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• When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the

pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.

• In Manual Exposure Mode, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second, Auto Bracket is

cancelled.

• The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set.

• You cannot use the Auto Bracket in following conditions. – [Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) – [Handheld Night Shot]/[HDR]/[Starry Sky]/[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode) – When using [Time Lapse Shot] – When recording motion pictures

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1/60

F3.3F3.3

A BC

Taking picture by setting the exposure manually

(Manual Exposure Mode)

Recording Mode:

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Manual Exposure], and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press 3.

• Press [DISP.] to select between the aperture value setting and the shutter speed setting.

Press 2/1 to adjust, and then press [MENU/SET].

• The Manual Exposure Assistance is displayed, when the shutter

button is pressed halfway.

A Aperture Value B Shutter Speed C Manual Exposure Assistance

Available Aperture Value (Wide)

F3.3

F10

¢ The shutter speed varies depending on the [Sensitivity] setting. (P98)

• Depending on the zoom magnification, available aperture values change.

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Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

(Per 1/3 EV)

to 1/1300

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∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

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The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.

• The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the

playback screen.

• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the shutter button

is pressed halfway, if the exposure is not adequate.

• Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter

button is pressed all the way.

• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

• The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [100] when you change the Recording Mode to Manual

Exposure Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].

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Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)

Recording Mode:

This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/

SET].

Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press

[MENU/SET].

• The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a

preview display

• A brief description of selected image effect appears when you press

[DISP.].

• To change the Creative Control Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Creative Control] using 3/4/2/

1, and then press [MENU/SET].

• The displayed image on the recording screen and the preview of the selected image effect may differ

from the actual recorded image.

• The Creative Control Mode setting is stored even after turning off this unit.

• White Balance will be fixed to [AWB].

• [Sensitivity] cannot be set in Creative Control Mode because the camera adjusts its settings

automatically.

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¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.

[Expressive]

This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.

[Retro]

This effect gives a faded image.

[High Key]

This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.

• If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, the effect may not be

apparent in places with insufficient brightness.

[Low Key]

This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.

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[Sepia]

This effect creates a sepia image.

[Dynamic Monochrome]

This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

[Impressive Art]

This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.

• If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between

pictures may become noticeable.

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[High Dynamic]

This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.

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[Cross Process]

[Toy Effect]

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This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.

Items that can be set

Colour

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Press 2/1 to select the colour to enhance, and press [MENU/SET].

Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone

This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.

Items that can be set

Colour Orange emphasised Blue emphasised

• Press 2/1 to select the colour tone, and

press [MENU/SET].

[Miniature Effect]

This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama.

• Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the

screen will look as if frames are being dropped.

• No sound is recorded in motion pictures.

• Approximately 1/8 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for

8 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long.) The displayed available recording time is approximately 8 times. When switching to Recording Mode, please check the available recording time.

• When taking pictures of a large size, the screen may turn black after taking

the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction.

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[Soft Focus]

[Star Filter]

[One Point Color]

Recording

This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel.

• Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the

screen will look as if frames are dropping.

This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect.

• Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the

screen will look as if frames are dropping.

This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness.

∫ Set the colour to leave in

1 Fit the colour you want to leave in the

frame at the centre of the screen, and then press [MENU/SET].

If you press [DISP.], you will return to step 1.

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2 Check the colour you have set, and then

press [MENU/SET].

The set colour is memorised even if the

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camera is turned off. In that case, the operation starts from step

• Depending on the subject, the set colour may not be left in.

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Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively

Recording Mode:

By setting the Recording Mode to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] pictures can be taken more effectively matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & snorkeling.

Tone of the colour of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage.

•

• The following cannot be set as the camera adjusts automatically. – [Sensitivity]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]/[Red-Eye Removal]

Sports Mode

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

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Sports], and then press [MENU/SET].

• Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16 feet) or more.

Snow Mode

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

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Snow], and then press [MENU/SET].

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB].

• To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, etc.,

clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

“(Important) About the

” (P10) before using the camera.

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GPS

13m

Beach & Snorkeling Mode

This is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach. Depth meter will automatically operate. It can be a rough indication of how deep you have gone underwater. You can use [Color Reproduction] (P115) in the [Rec] menu and take pictures underwater without losing the red tinge.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Beach & Snorkeling], and then press [MENU/

SET].

∫ About the [Depth indicator]

Make sure to perform [Depth indicator] in [GPS/Sensor] menu to set the depth meter before you dive underwater.

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select [Depth indicator], and then press [MENU/SET].

•

Confirmation screen is displayed. Depth meter will be set to 0 m (0 feet) when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu once completed.

∫ About the underwater screen display

When [DISP.] is pressed several times, the environment information screen for the depthmeter, etc. is displayed.

A Depth meter

• Depth meter will display the depth to 13 m (43 feet) in 3 levels.

When the third level is flashing

Entire depth meter is flashing There is risk that depth has exceeded 13 m (43 feet).

• Camera will automatically set to the optimal picture quality for underwater from the depth

information. Icons showing the picture quality will switch in such a case.

It is adjusted to optimal picture quality for underwater up to a depth of 3 m (10 feet) when

[]

[ ] is displayed.

It is adjusted to optimal picture quality for underwater for a depth of 3 m (10 feet) to 13 m

[]

(43 feet) when [ ] is displayed.

You are approaching a depth of 13 m (43 feet), which is the diving limit of this unit. Please be aware.

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∫ About the white balance

You can adjust the hue to your preferred setting using [WB Adjust.] (P101).

∫ To beautifully record the underwater red tinge (Underwater colour reproduction)

Subjects appear blue in pictures taken underwater. Using [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu will allow pictures to be taken without the subjects losing their red tone.

1 Select [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select the effect, and then press [MENU/SET].

•

You can select the effect of [HIGH], [MEDIUM], [LOW], or [OFF].

• Ichikawa Soft Laboratory has studied colour loss in water based on the results of measurements of a

large number of colour samples actually conducted in the ocean, and has developed “Natural Light Technology” to reproduce vivid, accurate colours based on ongoing research into colour reproduction of pictures taken underwater. [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu and [Color Reproduction] under [Retouch] in the [Playback] menu make use of this technology. ¢ “Natural Light Technology” is the technology behind “SILKYPIX Marine Photography”, Ichikawa

Soft Laboratory’s digital reproduction software designed for underwater pictures.

http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/marine/p/

• Measured depth may not be accurate when pressure is applied to front or rear of this unit by

pressing with your hands, etc. In such a case, it is recommended to perform [Depth indicator] again when you get back to the surface.

• The display may differ significantly depending on the weather conditions (atmospheric pressure, air

temperature), or seawater temperature.

• For more accurate depth measurements, we recommend that you perform [Depth indicator] before

you dive underwater.

• When the unit is wet immediately after coming out of the water, etc., it may not be able to measure

atmospheric pressure accurately. For details, read

” (P143).

pressure

• To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, etc.,

clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

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

the water off with a soft, dry cloth. (P13)

• [Color Reproduction] is initially set to [LOW] on the camera.

• Depending on the recording conditions or environment, the way the effect of [Color Reproduction] is

applied may vary.

“About the measured altitude and atmospheric

“(Important) About the

” (P10) before using the camera.

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Advanced Underwater Mode

This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 13 m (43 feet) by the use of the marine case (DMW-MCFT5: optional). You can use [Color Reproduction] (P115) in the [Rec] menu and take pictures underwater without losing the red tinge.

¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to “IP68”. It is possible to take

pictures in 13 m (43 feet) depth for 60 minutes.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Advanced Underwater], and then press

[MENU/SET].

∫ Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)

You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject, etc.

1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press 2 to fix the focus.

The AF lock icon appears when the subject is focused.

•

• Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.

• When you press the zoom button, the AF lock is cancelled. In this case, focus on the subject

and fix the focus again.

• You cannot set to AF lock when [AF Mode] is set to [ ].

∫ About the white balance

You can adjust the hue to your preferred setting using [WB Adjust.] (P101).

∫ To beautifully record the underwater red tinge (Underwater colour reproduction)

Subjects appear blue in pictures taken underwater. Using [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu will allow pictures to be taken without the subjects losing their red tone.

1 Select [Color Reproduction] in the [Rec] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select the effect, and then press [MENU/SET].

•

You can select the effect of [HIGH], [MEDIUM], [LOW], or [OFF].

• To prevent water leakage, make sure that there are no foreign objects, such as sand, hair, dust, etc.,

clamped and close the side door all the way until it clicks. Also, read Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

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

the water off with a soft, dry cloth. (P13)

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

• When there is a significant amount of matter floating in the water, set the flash to [Œ].

• [Color Reproduction] is initially set to [LOW] on the camera.

• Depending on the recording conditions or environment, the way the effect of [Color Reproduction] is

applied may vary.

“(Important) About the

” (P10) before using the camera.

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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

Recording Mode:

Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then

press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].

• You can add the same image effect as the Creative Control Mode with the same operation as

the mode. (except for [Toy Effect] and [Miniature Effect])

• Read P76–79 for details on the respective effects.

• During panorama picture recording, the following image effects of the Creative Control Mode

are not visible on the screen:

– [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]

• If you are not going to add an image effect, select [OFF].

After confirming the recording direction, press [MENU/SET].

• A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed.

If you press 1, you will return to step

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the

camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 3.

Recording from left to right

Move the camera in a single panning motion for about 8 seconds.

• Move the camera at a constant speed.

Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow.

A 1 second B 2 seconds C 3 seconds

Press the shutter button once again to end the still picture recording.

• Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.

∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode

D 4 seconds E Recording direction and panning (Guide)

A Move the camera in the recording direction

without shaking it. If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able to be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become narrower (smaller).

B Move the camera towards the edge of the

range you wish to record. (The edge of the range will not be recorded in the last frame)

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• The zoom position is fixed to Wide.

• [Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF].

• The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a

result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] while an image effect is applied.

• When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may appear

distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases.

• The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama picture

varies depending on the recording direction and the number of combined pictures. The maximum number of pixels is shown below.

Recording direction Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution

Horizontal 8000 pixels 1080 pixels

Vertical 1440 pixels 8000 pixels

• A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictures may not be combined properly

when recording the following subjects or under the recording conditions below.

– Subjects with a single, uniform colour or repetitive pattern (such as the sky or a beach) – Moving subjects (person, pet, car, waves, flowers blowing in the breeze, etc.) – Subjects where the colour or patterns change in a short time (such as an image appearing on a

display)

– Dark places – Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent lights or candles

∫ About playback

¢1

3 Start panorama playback

/Pause

¢2

4 Stop

¢1 If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P147) or [Filtering Play] (P149),

the selection screen appears. Press 3/4 to select [Play Panorama], and then press [MENU/ SET].

¢2 You can perform frame-by-frame forward/rewind by pressing

1/2 during a pause.

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Recording

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded

Recording Mode:

When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then

press [MENU/SET].

• To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using 3/4/2/1, and then

press [MENU/SET].

• The following cannot be set in Scene Mode as the camera adjusts automatically. – [Sensitivity]/[i.Exposure]/[Min. Shtr Speed]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Mode]

(Scene Mode)

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Recording

[Portrait]

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

∫ Technique for Portrait Mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

[Soft Skin]

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

∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

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

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

[Scenery]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

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[Night Portrait]

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

∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode

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Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].)

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

• We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.

• Shutter speed may slow down for up to 4 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 4 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

[Night Scenery]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

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• Shutter speed may slow down for up to 4 seconds.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 4 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

[Handheld Night Shot]

This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed, which are all combined to make a single picture. It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even when recording with the camera in your hand.

Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously.

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• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving subjects.

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Recording

[HDR]

You can combine several pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation. You can minimise the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.

∫ What Is HDR?

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide contrast range.

Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.

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• You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.

• A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.

• The continuous shooting may not work under certain recording conditions. In that case, a single

picture is recorded.

[Food]

This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

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[Baby1]/[Baby2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [Text Stamp] (P160).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Press 3/4 to select [Age] or [Name] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day)

Name: For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P94.

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When the birthday or name is set, [Age] or [Name] is automatically set to [ON].

• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen

appears automatically.

3/4: Setting [MENU/SET]: Set

4 Press 4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET] to finish.

∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the

•

CD-ROM (supplied).

• If [Age] or [Name] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or name will

not be displayed.

• Shutter speed may slow down for up to 1 second.

[Pet]

Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name.

For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P91.

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[Sunset]

Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun.

[High Sens.]

This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).

[Starry Sky]

This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.].

Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this

•

screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

∫ Technique for Starry Sky Mode

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The shutter opens for 15, 30 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend taking pictures with the self-timer.

[Glass Through]

Objects in the distance are prioritised for focus. This mode is ideal for taking pictures of scenery and other landscapes through clear glass, such as in vehicles or buildings.

The camera may focus on the glass if it is dirty or has dust on it.

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• The pictures taken may not look natural if the glass is coloured. When this happens, change the

white balance settings.

(P99)

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[3D Photo Mode]

Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will play back in 2D) Refer to P217 for details about the playback method.

∫ Technique for 3D Photo Mode

Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight from left to right.

A guide is displayed while recording.

•

• Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) within

approximately 4 seconds using the guide.

∫ To avoid mistakes in 3D recording

•

Take a picture of a subject that is not moving.

• Take a picture in a well-lit place, such as outdoors, etc.

• Fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, then press the shutter button fully

and move the camera.

• When you start recording with the subject slightly to the right of the centre, the subject will be close

to the centre in the final picture.

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

• The 3D pictures are saved in MPO format (3D).

• Zoom position is fixed to Wide.

• The picture size is fixed to 2M (16:9).

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO sensitivity is increased to make the

shutter speed become high-speed.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded during 3D Photo Mode.

• Recording may not be possible depending on the recording conditions for the following cases. You

may not get a 3D effect or the picture may be warped even if it was possible to record.

– When the subject is too dark/bright – When the brightness of the subject changes – When the subject is moving – Not enough contrast

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Entering Text

It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)

Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.

• Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a]

(lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).

• To continuously enter the same character, move the cursor by pressing [T] on the zoom

button.

• The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and pressing

[MENU/SET]:

– []]: Enter a blank – [Delete]: Delete a character – [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left – [ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right

• The following characters and numbers can be entered.

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

names in [Face Recog.]). A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).

Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/SET]

to end text input.

• Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.

• It is displayed in order of location name information, [Title], [Location], [Name] ([Baby1]/[Baby2],

[Pet]), [Name] ([Face Recog.]).

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Recording

Using the [Rec] Menu

For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P48.

[Aspect Ratio]

Applicable modes:

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

Settings Description of settings

[X] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV

[Y] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera

[W] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.

[] Square aspect ratio

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The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P264)

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[Picture Size]

Applicable modes:

Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

[Aspect Ratio]: [X] [Aspect Ratio]: [Y]

Settings Picture Size Settings Picture Size

[16M] 4608k3456 [14M] 4608k3072

[10M ]

3648k2736 [9M ]

[5M ] 2560k1920 [4.5M ]

[3M ]

[1M ]

2048k1536 [2.5M ]

1280k960 [0.3M ]

[0.3M ] 640k480

[Aspect Ratio]: [W] [Aspect Ratio]: [ ]

Settings Picture Size Settings Picture Size

[12M] 4608k2592 [12M] 3456k3456

[7.5M ]

[3.5M ]

[2M ]

[0.2M ]

3648k2056 [7.5M ]

2560k1440 [3.5M ]

1920k1080 [2.5M ]

640k360 [0.2M ]

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

3648k2432

2560k1712

2048k1360

640k424

2736k2736

1920k1920

1536k1536

480k480

• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.

• In specific modes, Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.

For details regarding modes in which Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer to P65.

• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.

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[Quality]

Applicable modes:

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

Settings Description of settings

[A]

([Fine])

[›]

([Standard])

[Quality] is fixed to [›] in the following case.

• – [High Sens.] (Scene Mode)

• The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.

[ ] ([3D+Fine]): Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded

[ ] ([3D+Standard]): Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded

When giving priority to the picture quality

When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels

simultaneously.

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[Sensitivity]

Applicable modes:

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

Settings Description of settings

[AUTO]

[]

([i.ISO])

[100]/[200]/ [400]/[800]/ [1600]/[3200]

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.

• Maximum [1600]

The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

• Maximum [1600]

• The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is

continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.

[100] [3200]

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P67.

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• You cannot select [AUTO] or [ ] in Manual Exposure Mode.

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.

– When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] – When recording motion pictures

• The shutter speed is determined by the [Sensitivity] setting as shown in the table below.

[Sensitivity] Shutter speed (Sec.)

AUTO/

100/200/400

800/1600

3200

The shutter speed changes automatically according to ISO sensitivity setting.

4 to 1/1300

1 to 1/1300

1/4 to 1/1300

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[White Balance]

Applicable modes:

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Settings Description of settings

[AWB]

([Auto White Balance])

[V]

([Daylight])

[Ð]

([Cloudy])

[î]

([Shade])

[Ñ]

([Incandescent])

[Ò]

([White Set])

[Ó]

([White Set Setting])

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary

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depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [Ó].

• The White Balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White

Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)

• White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.

– Beach & Snorkeling Mode – Advanced Underwater Mode – [Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Food]/[Sunset]/[Starry Sky]

(Scene Mode)

Automatic adjustment

When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

When taking pictures under incandescent lights

Value set by using [Ó]

Set manually

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Recording

∫ Auto White Balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto White Balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight KlKelvin colour temperature

Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame

in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark.

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Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.

• Exit the menu after it is set.

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Panasonic DMX-FT5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera

(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

Changing the settings

Focusing

Recording Motion Pictures

Playing Back

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Using the Playback Zoom

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture

Playing Back Group Pictures

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Using the Quick Menu

About the Setup Menu

Recording

About the LCD Monitor

Using the Zoom

Optical Zoom

Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

Intelligent Zoom

Digital Zoom

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

[Expressive]

[Retro]

[High Key]

[Low Key]

[Sepia]

[Dynamic Monochrome]

[Impressive Art]

[High Dynamic]

[Cross Process]

[Toy Effect]

[Miniature Effect]

[Soft Focus]

[Star Filter]

[One Point Color]

Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively

Sports Mode

Snow Mode

Beach & Snorkeling Mode

Advanced Underwater Mode

Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

[Portrait]

[Soft Skin]

[Scenery]

[Night Portrait]

[Night Scenery]

[Handheld Night Shot]

[HDR]

[Food]