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PANASONIC FZ10 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FZ10PP

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

VQT0F85-2

Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Notice:

This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

SD Logo is a trademark.

Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

R B R C

T M

L i - i o n

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Safety

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Trade Name:

Panasonic

Model No.:

DMC-FZ10

Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded pictures.

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Contents

 

Safety

 

Information for Your Safety .................

2

Preparation

 

Standard Accessories .........................

6

Names of the Components .................

8

Quick Guide ......................................

10

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

12

About the Battery ..............................

13

Inserting the Battery ..........................

14

Removing the Battery........................

15

Using the AC Adaptor .......................

16

About the Card ..................................

17

Inserting the Card..............................

18

Removing the Card ...........................

19

Attaching the Strap............................

20

Attaching the Lens Hood/

 

Lens Cap .......................................

21

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

22

Setup Menu.......................................

24

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ....

27

About the Histogram .........................

29

The Mode Dial...................................

30

Recording pictures (basic)

 

Taking Pictures .................................

31

Checking the Recorded Picture

 

(Review) ........................................

36

Using the Optical Zoom.....................

37

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

 

Flash..............................................

38

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

41

Taking Pictures using Auto

 

Bracket ..........................................

42

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer....

43

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ....

44

Playback (basic)

 

Playing Back Pictures .......................

45

9 Pictures Multi Playback ..................

46

Using the Playback Zoom .................

47

Deleting Pictures ...............................

48

Recording pictures

 

(advanced)

 

About the EXPOSURE Button...........

51

Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority

 

AE ..................................................

52

Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority

 

AE ..................................................

53

Taking Pictures with Manual

 

Exposure........................................

54

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ...

56

Taking Pictures using Macro

 

Mode..............................................

57

Taking Pictures using Portrait

 

Mode..............................................

58

Taking Pictures using Sports

 

Mode..............................................

59

Taking Pictures using Panning

 

Mode..............................................

60

Taking Pictures using Night Portrait

 

Mode..............................................

62

Recording Motion Images .................

63

Taking Pictures with Manual

 

Focus .............................................

65

Setting the White Balance .................

67

Setting the White Balance manually

 

(White set) .....................................

69

Finely Adjusting the White

 

Balance..........................................

70

Changing the Picture Size.................

71

Changing the Quality.........................

72

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode......

73

Setting ISO Sensitivity.......................

74

Taking Pictures with Audio ................

75

Using the Continuous AF ..................

76

Using the Digital Zoom ......................

77

Using the Color Effect .......................

78

Adjusting the Quality of the Picture

 

(Picture Adjustment) ......................

79

Using the Optical Image Stabilizer ....

80

Creating Flip Animation .....................

81

Using the External Flash ...................

84

Using the Conversion Lens ...............

86

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Playback (advanced)

 

Playing Back Pictures with Audio......

88

Playing Back Motion Images.............

89

Rotating the Picture...........................

90

Setting the Picture to be Printed and

the Number of Prints

 

(DPOF Print Setting)......................

91

Preventing Accidental Erasure of

 

the Picture .....................................

96

Playing Back with Slide Show ...........

98

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

 

(Audio Dubbing)...........................

100

Resizing the Pictures ......................

101

Trimming the Pictures .....................

103

Formatting the Card ........................

105

Playing Back Pictures with a TV

 

Screen .........................................

106

Before Connecting with USB

 

Connection Cable ........................

107

Connecting to a PC

 

(Mass Storage) ............................

109

Connecting to a PC (PTP)...............

110

Connecting to a Printer ...................

112

Using a Printer (PictBridge).............

113

Using a Printer

 

(USB Direct-Print)........................

115

Others

 

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter....

117

After Use .........................................

118

Screen Display ................................

119

The Menu Items ..............................

121

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

123

Approximate number of recordable

 

pictures and the size....................

126

Message Display .............................

127

Troubleshooting...............................

128

Specifications ..................................

130

Digital Camera Accessory

 

System.........................................

132

Digital Camera Accessory Order

 

Form (For USA Customers).........

133

Request for Service Notice

 

(For USA Only) ............................

134

Limited Warranty (For USA Only)....

135

Customer Services Directory

 

(For USA Only) ............................

137

Index................................................

138

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

 

Guía española de uso rápido.......

140

5

Preparation

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

SD Memory Card (16 MB)

AC Cable

RP-SD016B

K2CA2EA00002

(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

 

DC Cable

K2GH2DB00003

Battery Pack

CGA-S002A

(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

A/V Cable

K1V204C10001

Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-928A

(In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”)

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Preparation

USB Connection Cable

K1HA05CD0004

CD-ROM

Lens Cap

VYK0W96

Strap

VFC4036

Lens Hood

(72 mm threading for MC protector and ND filter)

VYQ2793 (Silver) VYQ2824 (Black)

7

Preparation

Names of the Components

1 2

3 4

1

Lens

2

Flash

 

 

3

Microphone (P63, 75)

 

 

4

Self-timer Indicator (P43)

 

 

 

5

Viewfinder (P27)

 

 

 

6

Diopter Adjustment Dial (P28)

 

 

 

7

Flash Open Button (P38)

 

 

 

8

[EVF/LCD] Button (P27)

 

 

 

9

[DISPLAY] Button (P27)

 

 

 

10

[EXPOSURE] Button

 

 

 

 

(P35, 51, 52, 53, 54)

5 6 7 8 910 11 12

11

Power Indicator (P32)

 

 

 

12

Camera Switch (P11)

 

 

 

13

LCD Monitor (P27, 119)

 

 

 

14

[MENU] Button (P24)

 

 

 

15

Delete Button (P48)

 

 

 

16

Cursor buttons

 

 

 

 

2/Self-timer Button (P43)

 

 

 

 

4/REVIEW/SET Button (P36)

 

 

 

 

1/Flash Mode Button (P38)

 

 

 

 

3/Exposure Compensation (P41)/

 

 

 

 

Auto Bracket (P42)/White Balance

13 14 15

16

17

 

Fine Adjustment (P70)/Flash Output

 

Adjustment (P40) Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

Speaker (P88)

 

18

 

18

Lens Barrel (P33)

 

19

 

19

Lens Ring (P21)

 

 

20

MF Ring (P65)

 

20

 

 

 

21

Zoom Lever (P37, 77)

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

Hot Shoe (P84)

 

 

21

23

Mode Dial (P30)

 

 

24

Shutter Button (P31)

 

 

 

25

Single/Burst Mode Button (P44)

22

23 24

25

 

 

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Preparation

26

27

28

29

26Focus Switch (P65)

27[A/V OUT] Socket (P106)

28[USB] Socket (5pin) (P109, 110, 112)

29Terminal Door

30 Strap Eyelet (P20) 31 [DC IN] Socket (P16)

32 [DC IN] Terminal Door (P16)

30

31

32

33 Card/Battery Door (P14, 18)

34 Card/Battery Door Open Lever

(P14, 18)

35 Tripod Receptacle

33 34

35

 

 

 

 

ª Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

 

1

 

(P12, 16)

2

1

[AC INT] Terminal

 

2

[POWER] Indicator

3

 

 

3

[CHARGE] Indicator

4

 

 

4

Battery Attachment Part

 

 

5

[DC OUT] Terminal

5

9

Preparation

Quick Guide

Charge the battery before using.

Prepare the Camera/AC cable/Battery/AC adaptor/Card.

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash. (P38)

ª Preparation

 

1 Charge the battery. (P12)

3 1 Insert the card. (P18)

 

2 Close the card/battery door.

 

1

2

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 1 Slide the lever to open the card/battery door.

2 Insert the battery. (P14)

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

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Preparation

ª Recording

Remove the lens cap.

Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

41 Turn the camera on.

2 Set the clock. (P22)

3 Select Program AE mode [ ].

ª Playback

61 Select Playback mode [].

2 Select the picture you want to view. (P45)

 

A

P

/S/M

 

A/S/M

P

WB

OFF ON

R

EVIEW

SET

5 1 Open the flash.

(When using the flash) (P38) 2 Take a picture. (P31)

OPEN

11

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before using.

1 Connect the AC cable.

The [POWER] Indicator A lights.

The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

2Attach the battery to the AC adaptor.

When the [CHARGE] Indicator B lights, charging starts.

When the [CHARGE] Indicator B turns off (in about 90 minutes), charging is finished.

3 Detach the battery.

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable.

The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use.

However, it is not a malfunction.

The battery and AC adaptor are designed only for this camera. Do not use them with any other equipment.

Do not disassemble or alter the AC adaptor.

12

Preparation

About the Battery

ª Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor)

> > >

(Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery.

ª Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions:

Temperature: 77°F (25°C)/Humidity: 60%

Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other record.

Using the battery (supplied) and 16 MB SD Memory Card (supplied) [Picture size: 2304k1728/Quality: Fine (When deleting all pictures after full use)]

 

Charging time

Continuous recording/playback time

 

(recordable number)

 

 

 

 

Recording with LCD monitor

 

 

Approx. 100 min.

 

 

(equal to 200 still pictures)

 

 

 

 

 

Recording with Viewfinder

Supplied battery

Approx. 90 min.

Approx. 120 min.

 

 

(equal to 240 still pictures)

 

 

 

 

 

Playback with LCD monitor

 

 

Approx. 180 min.

 

 

 

The recording time (recordable number) and playback time depend on the condition.

ª Charging environment and charging error

Charge the battery under temperature of 50°F – 95°F (10°C – 35°C). (The battery should also be the same temperature.)

When charging starts, the [CHARGE] Indicator lights.

If the charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] Indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles.

In this case, disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and ensure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again.

If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.

13

Preparation

Inserting the Battery

Preparation

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/

3 Close the card/battery door.

battery door.

 

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2Insert the charged battery until it clicks.

14

Preparation

Removing the Battery

Preparation

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/

3 Close the card/battery door.

battery door.

 

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery.

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

If you will not use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max. 3 months after the battery was removed, in accordance with the elapsed time after the battery is inserted. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P22)

Do not open the card/battery door during the access to the card.

The supplied battery is designed only for this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

15

Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor.

Preparation

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash.

1 Connect the AC cable.

2 Open the [DC IN] terminal door.

3 Connect the DC cable.

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

Use the supplied DC cable.

If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction.

The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use.

The battery cannot be charged in the camera even if the AC adaptor is connected.

16

Preparation

About the Card

ª Access to the card

While the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights.

P

 

 

 

2304

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the card access indication 1 lights, do not:

turn the camera off.

remove the battery or the card.

disconnect the DC cable if you use the AC adaptor.

The card and the card contents may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally.

ªSD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/ writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.)

SD Memory Card

It is possible that data stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We recommend storing precious data to your PC’s hard drive. (P109, 110)

MultiMediaCard

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

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

17

Preparation

Inserting the Card

Preparation

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/

3 Close the card/battery door.

battery door.

 

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera until it clicks.

Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card.

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

18

Preparation

Removing the Card

Preparation

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash.

1Slide the lever to open the card/ battery door.

MEMORY CARD/

BATTERY

OPEN

2Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

The card may be damaged if it is removed while the camera is on.

If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again.

If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card.

We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.)

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

3 Close the card/battery door.

19

Preparation

Attaching the Strap

11 Pressing both sides of the cover,

2Pull out the black strap holder completely.

3Pass the metal fitting through the eyelet of the camera.

4Rotate the black strap holder in the opposite direction until it clicks.

2Detach the black strap holder from the metal fitting.

5Slide the cover until it is attached firmly.

When the black strap holder is completely detached, attach it again as above.

Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it.

Attach the strap so that you can see “Panasonic” logo.

Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera.

20

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood/Lens Cap

Preparation

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash.

ª Lens Hood

11 Detach the lens ring.

2 Attach the lens hood.

In bright sunlight or when there is backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting.

The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

When detaching the lens hood, refer to P118.

ªWhen attaching the lens hood

When taking pictures with flash, photo flash is interrupted by the lens hood and the bottom of the screen becomes dark. (vignetting effect)

When taking pictures with flash, we recommend detaching the lens hood.

ª Lens Cap

1 Attach the lens cap.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

ªWhen attaching the lens cap

When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode.

Consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

21

Preparation

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ª Initial setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the

The clock is not set when the camera is

[SETUP] menu. (P24)

shipped. When you turn the camera on,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the clock setting screen appears.

 

 

 

REC

 

SETUP 2/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MF ASSIST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO.RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT SET

 

EXIT

MENU

 

MENU

WB

 

When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the clock on it.

 

R

 

EVIEW

 

SET

WB

WB

R

EVIEW

SET

R

EVIEW

SET

2 Set date and time.

CLOCK SET

10 :00 DEC . 11. 2003

M/D/Y

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

WB

REVIEW

SET

WB

REVIEW

SET

2/1: Select the desired item.

3/4: Set date and time.

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Preparation

3 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].

CLOCK SET

10:001DEC.11.2003

M/D/Y

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

WB

REVIEW

SET

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max. 3 months after the battery was removed, in accordance with the elapsed time after the battery is inserted. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again.

Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on.

ªDate Printing

You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P95)

Using the supplied software, [SD Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have the date imprinted on the picture. For details, please read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

When you ask photo studios for printing, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio. Depending on the studio, it may not be printed.

23

Preparation

Setup Menu

1 Turn the camera on.

OFF ON

2 Press the [MENU] button.

 

REC

1/4

SETUP

 

 

W.BALANCE

AUTO

 

MENU

PICT.SIZE

2304

 

 

 

QUALITY

 

 

 

 

 

SPOT MODE

OFF

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.

4 Select the desired item.

 

 

REC

SETUP 1/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

WB

AUTO REVIEW

 

 

 

 

OFF

1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM

 

 

 

REVIEW

 

 

BEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET

 

 

POWER SAVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Set the desired value.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

SETUP 1/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

WB

AUTO REVIEW

 

 

OFF

1SEC.

3SEC. ZOOM

 

REVIEW

BEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET

POWER SAVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

2MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

SET

EXIT

 

 

MENU

Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

 

REC

SETUP 1/3

 

MONITOR

 

WB

AUTO REVIEW

OFF

 

 

BEEP

 

REVIEW

POWER SAVE

2MIN.

SET

 

 

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

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Preparation

You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

Functions

 

 

 

MONITOR/

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures

 

 

 

FINDER

appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures

 

 

 

 

appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

• [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVIEW°1

appear.

[1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

[3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.

[ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about

1 second. This mode is useful to confirm the focus.

In Motion image mode [], auto review function is not activated.

When using burst mode or auto bracket, the auto review function works while recording the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

When using pictures with audio, the auto review function works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

 

 

BEEP

• [

 

]: The operational sound turns high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [

 

]: The operational sound turns low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [

 

]: The operational sound turns off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SAVE

• [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:

 

 

 

 

 

The camera is automatically turned off if it has

 

 

 

 

 

not been used for a predetermined amount of

 

 

 

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

 

(Press the shutter button or turn the camera off

 

 

 

 

 

and on to cancel the power save mode.)

[OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off.

When using the AC adaptor/connecting to a PC or printer/recording motion images/playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated.

°1 Recording mode only

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Preparation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

Functions

 

 

 

 

 

MF ASSIST°1

In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the center

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P65)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO.RESET°1

Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is

 

 

 

 

 

 

updated, and the file number starts from 0001.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the folder number reaches to 999, it cannot be

 

 

 

 

 

 

reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the

 

 

 

 

 

 

data on a PC or other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET°1

The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

folder number and the clock settings are not changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOCK SET

Change the date and time. (P22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB MODE

Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P107)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE

Set to the language on the menu screen from the following

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 languages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [ESPAÑOL]: The menu screen in Spanish

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [

]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified)

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [

]: The menu screen in Japanese

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the menu icons to set the desired language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY ON

When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode, the

 

 

 

 

 

LCD°2

picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor in review

 

 

 

 

 

 

or playback. (P28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME°2

The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers of the TV is not changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO OUT°2

• [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• [PAL]:

Video output is set to PAL system. (P106)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

°1 Recording mode only °2 Playback mode only

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Preparation

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

ªSwitching the screen to be turned on

Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on.

In recording mode

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A LCD monitor (LCD)

B Viewfinder (EVF)

When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off. (and vice versa)

ª Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used.

When the menu screen appears, during multi playback or during playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.

C Display

D Display with histogram

E Nondisplay (Recording guide line) F Nondisplay

¢Histogram

In playback mode

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G Display

HDisplay with recording information and histogram

I Nondisplay

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Preparation

ª Diopter adjustment

This feature is useful for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder.

Preparation

Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the Viewfinder.

1Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial.

ª Monitor priority

When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P26), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases.

You can save the time to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder in recording.

When the recording mode is switched to playback mode.

When reviewing pictures (P36)

When turning the camera on in playback mode.

ª Recording guide line

You can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guidelines. You can also take pictures easily by adjusting the horizon to the guide line.

You can take pictures with well-designed composition by watching the size and the balance of subjects.

 

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Preparation

About the Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera.

When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed.

When the values in the histogram are distributed as B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

When the values are concentrated to the right as C, the picture is over exposed.

ª Example of histogram

 

 

 

 

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A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram

¬Suggestions/Tips ¬

When the brightness of the picture and the histogram do not match each other, the histogram turns yellow.

The histogram turns yellow in the following cases.

When the flash is activated

When the flash is closed

1.Aperture-priority AE/ Shutter-priority AE:

When the brightness of the screen is not correct or when the exposure is not adequately adjusted

2.Manual exposure:

When the shutter speed is slower than 1/13th

3.In modes other than the above: When the brightness of the screen is not correct in dark places

The histogram does not appear when

in Motion image mode [], during multi playback and playback zoom.

The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

The histogram in this camera does not agree with the one displayed in image editing software on PC, etc.

The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

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Preparation

The Mode Dial

Select the desired mode turning the mode dial.

A/S/M

: Program AE mode (P31)

The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted.

: A/S/M mode (P52–54)

: Aperture-priority AE (P52)

The shutter speed is adjusted automatically according to the aperture value you set.

: Shutter-priority AE (P53)

The aperture value is adjusted automatically according to the shutter speed you set.

: Manual exposure (P54)

The aperture value and the shutter speed are manually adjusted.

: Macro mode (P57)

This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P58)

This allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background.

: Sports mode (P59)

This allows you to record still action pictures of outdoor sports easily.

: Panning mode (P60)

This allows you to record a subject in motion sharply while blurring the background.

: Night portrait mode (P62)

This allows you to record the subject clearly in front of beautiful night illumination scenery.

: Motion image mode (P63)

This allows you to record motion images.

: Playback mode (P45)

This allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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