Panasonic HX-WA10 Operating Instruction

Owner’s Manual

Dual Camera

Model No.HX-WA10

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’ re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the battery holder of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

i DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (AC ADAPTOR, USB CABLE,

BATTERY PACK, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THEM.

i USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. i DO NOT REMOVE THE CO VER (OR B A CK); THERE ARE NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING T O QU ALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SP A CE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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FCC Note:

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 interf ere nce to radi o communications. Howe v er , there is no gua rantee th at interf er ence 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:

i Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. i Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. i Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HX-WA10 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800This 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,

installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 211-PANA (7262)

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

HX-WA10

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AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC bet ween 100V and 240V. But

i In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a

120V AC power supply only.

i When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada,

use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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

k Concerning the battery

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

i Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. i Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified

unit.

i Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. i Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and -) with metal objects. i Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.

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CAUTION

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

k Product Identification Marking

Product Location

Dual Camera Battery holder

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

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

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

i TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ...

Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

i AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT ,

SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

CAUTION

i DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA

A T THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

i DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA

WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MA Y CAUSE DAMA GE TO THE INTERNAL PAR TS OF THE EVF

i DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR

CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in

direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

i AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is

suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

i DO NOT LEAVE YOUR

CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

i STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA

... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (av oid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pickup device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

i TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ...

Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

i TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do

not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

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i TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF

YOUR CAMERA ... Before

handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products , such as sunblock, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ

k About handling the camera

i Opening and closing the battery cover or terminal c over i n a sand y or

dusty environment ma y cause water to get inside the camera and result in malfunction, so be especially careful in these environments.

i Do not touch the lens or terminals with dirty hands. i Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover near or in

water, or with wet hands.

i If there is moisture inside the battery cover or terminal cover, wipe it

completely dry, and use the supplied brush to remove any foreign matter.

i If there is water on the surf ace of the camer a, use a so ft dry cloth to wipe it

completely dry before opening the camera.

i Avoid dropping or hitting the camera, or subjecting it to strong

vibrations or shocks. Do not apply strong pressure to it. h The camera may malfunction or lose the ability to record images,

or the LCD monitor and/or exterior case may be damaged.

h The waterproof capability may deteriorate.

i Do not sit with the camera in a pants poc ket, or force it into a full briefcase

or bag.

i Be careful of accessories etc. dangling from the strap, which may press

against the LCD monitor and break it.

k Condensation (when the lens is cloudy)

i Changes in temperature or humidity may cause water to form on the

camera surfaces (condensation). Recorded images may appear washed out. Some possible causes to be aware of are the following. h Using the camera in the water immediately after moving from a v ery

warm waterside setting, for example.

h Moving from cold surroundings, such as a ski slope, to warm

surroundings.

h Opening the battery cover or terminal cover in a humid en vironment .

i If condensation has formed, try the following countermeasures.

h Turn off the camera and leave it with the battery door open it in a

location with a stable ambient temperature for about 2 hours. The cloudiness will dissipate naturally when the camera adjusts to the ambient temperature.

h If cloudiness persists, open the battery cover and terminal cov er in a

location away from heat and humi dity, and leave the camera for about 2 hours. (Do not open and close the covers near the waterside.)

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k Be sure to take some test pictures beforehand

Before those important events , be sure to take some trial pictures to confirm that the images and audio are being properly recorded.

k Indemnity about recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or e dited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory/HDD related component).

k Be aware of copyrights

Under copyright law, your video and audio recordings cannot be used witho ut permission of the owner except for your personal use. Note that photography may be restricted even if the purpose is for your personal use only.

k Please also read the “CAUTIONS FOR USE” (page 186). k Handling of built-in memory

This unit is equipped with a 80 MB (approx.) b uilt-in memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid er asing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a computer or DVD disc. (page 141)

i The status indicator (page 32) illuminates while the SD card or built-in

memory is being accessed (reading, recording, playback, de leting etc.). Do not perform the following oper ations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

h Turn the unit off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove the USB cable h Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

i For disposing of or transferring this unit, please see page 187.

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k Concerning this unit’s recording method and compatibility <Video compatibility>

i This camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4A VC/H.264 f ormat) digital movie

camera that records high-definition HDTV video. The AVCHD and MPEG2 video formats are different and are therefore not compatible.

i This camera may degrade or be unable to play back videos recorded or

created with other products, and other products may degrade or not be able to play back videos recorded with this camera, even if the products support the MP4 format.

i This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for

Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) and with Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format). Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

i The file format of images supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG

format files will be played back.)

i This unit may degrade or not play back images recorded or created on

other products, and other products ma y degrade or not play back images recorded on this unit.

k About the battery pack

i Never place the battery pack within the reach of infants. In the event that

the battery pack is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

k About the photos and illustrations in this manual

i The product images, illustrations, menu displays etc. in this manual may

differ slightly from the actual product.

k For the purposes of these owner’s manual

i SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

i Pages for reference are indicated by parentheses, for example: (page 00).

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IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE W ATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF THE CAMERA

i T his camera is qualified JIS protection grade 8 (JIS IPX8) for waterproof

performance. It is waterproof up to a depth of 3 meters (10 f eet) f or at lea st 60 minutes.*

i T he supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding handstrap).

*This means that the camera can be used underwater for a specified time in

a specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established b y Panasonic. It does not guarantee against destruction or malfunction, or guarantee waterproofing, in all conditions.

Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure exceeding the guaranteed performance, or in an environment with excessive dust or sand. The waterproof capability is not guaranteed if the camera is subjected to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped, etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, consult with the store where it was purchased or a service center, and have it inspected (subject to a fee) to verify that the waterproof capability has not been compromised. Any damage due to water leakage that was caused by customer misuse or mishandling is not covered by the warranty.

k Handling of the camera

i D o not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where the

temperature is very low (ski resort etc.) or very high (above 35 °C [95 °F]), especially in strong sunlight, in a car sitting outside, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. (The waterproof capability may be degraded.)

i T he inside of the camera is not waterproof. Do not open or close the

battery cover or terminal cover when you are close to the sea, a lake or a river, or with wet hands.

i The waterproof function of the camera applies only to sea water and fresh

water.

i Operation may not be possible, or the audio volume may be lo w, if snow or

water freezes on the zoom swit ch, speaker or microphone in cold environments such as at a ski resort.

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MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE

k Before using the camera in water, please check the followin g

Do not open or close any of the covers in sandy or dusty environments, near the waterside, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering to the camera can result in water getting inside.

Check that there is no foreign matter adhering to the inside of any of

the covers.

h If lint, hair, sand or the like is present, water may leak into the camera

in seconds and damage it.

h If any liquid is adhering to the camera, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.

Liquid on the camera may leak inside and damage the camera.

h If there is any foreign matter adhering to the

camera, use the supplied brush to remove it.

h Take pa rticular care to remove all traces of

foreign matter from the sides and corners of the rubber seals, where minute particles of sand or dust may adhere.

h Use the brush end with the short (hard) bristles to remove larger

foreign matter or damp sand from the camera.

Battery cover

Brush (supplied)

Terminal cover

k Care of the brush

i Before using the brush, check that there is no foreign matter adhering to it. i After using the brush, shake off any foreign mat ter and keep it where it will

stay clean.

Terminal cover

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k To prevent water leaking into the camera, please observe the

following precautions before using it.

k Check that there is sufficient battery power and card memory

remaining.

k Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover in places

with sand and dust, or with wet hands.

k At the time of purchase, the battery cover lock is in the locked

position. When opening the battery cover, first release the lock.

Battery cover lock

Terminal cover lock

1 Check that there is no foreign matter on the inner side of the battery

cover or terminal cover (where the rubber seal 1 contacts the camera body 2).

Battery cover

Hair, lint

Liquid Crack,

deformation Sand, dust

Red part (colored label)

h If the rubber seal inside the battery cover or terminal cover is cracked

or deformed, consult the store where the camera was purchased or a nearby service center.

Terminal cover

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2 If there is foreign matter adhering to the camera, use the supplied

brush to remove it.

h If there is any foreign matter, such as lint, hair ,

sand, etc., on the parts indicated by the text balloons in the illustration, water will leak inside within seconds and may damage the camera.

k Example of foreign matter inside the battery cover

Rubber seal

k Example of foreign matter inside the terminal cover

Rubber seal

Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body

Brush (supplied)

Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body

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i If there is liquid on the surface, wipe it of f with a soft dry cloth.

i The integrity of the rubber seals decreases after about 1 y ear. It is strongly

recommended that you hav e the seals replaced (subject to a fee) at least once a year at the store where the camera was purchased or at nearby service center.

3 1 With the battery cover lock released, press the battery cover to

close it.

h To prevent water seeping into the camera, make sure that foreign

matter such as liquids, sand, hair or dust is trapped between the cover and the camera body.

2 Push the battery cover lock to the left to lock it.

h The colored label is visible when the battery cover lock is not

completely closed. Be sure to close th e loc k compl ete ly so th at the colored label is not visible.

3 Close the terminal cover firmly until you hear it “click” shut and

the red part of the terminal cover lock is no longer visible.

h If the camera is used without the covers securely closed , they may

open on their own.

Battery cover lock

Terminal cover lock

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HINT

i If there is any foreign matter on the camera, use the supplied brush to

remove it.

i If the camera is used in the following environments, f o reign matt er such as

sand or dust may inadvertently get caught in the gap between the battery cover or terminal cover and the body.

h In the sea or in waters in which sand is suspended. h In places with a lot of sand or dust, such as at the beach or in a

sandbox.

k Using the camera underwater

i Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 3 meters (10 feet), water

temperature from 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F), and for not longer than 60 minutes continuously. Before using the camera in water again, make sure that it has been sufficiently dried.

i If there is water or dirt on the camera, wipe it dry with a soft dry cloth and

leave it to dry in a well ventilated spot before using again.

i Do not open and close the battery cover or terminal cover while

underwater.

i Do not subject the camera to shock underwater. (The waterproof

performance may become impaired, and w at er may seep into the camera.)

i Do not dive into the water hold i ng the camera. Do not use the camera in a

location where it might be impacted by forceful splashing, such as in a strong current or a waterfall. (Strong water pressure may cause the camera to malfunction.)

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

underwater, for example by making sure the hand strap is secured or by some other measure.

i Do not use the camera in water warmer than 35 °C (95 °F) (in the bath or

spa).

i If the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot water, bath salts,

tanning oil, sun screen, chemicals, etc., wipe it off immediately.

i The card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle them with wet

hands. Also, do not insert a wet card or battery in the camera.

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k Causes of water leak

i If the camera is used in any of the following conditions, a gap may appear

between the camera body and the battery cov er or terminal cov er , resulting in water seeping in and causing the camera to malfunction.

Water can leak inside through the gap

Terminal cover

Rubber seal

h When there is foreign matter, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., between the

battery cover or terminal cover and the camera body.

h When the rubber seal has deteriorated. h When the lock on the battery cover and/or terminal cover is not closed.

k Care of the camera after using underwater

The camera must be cleaned after it has been used underwater.

i Rinse the camera in water, and do not open the battery cover or

terminal cover until all sand and dust have been removed.

i Do not soak the camera in water for more than 60 minutes.

1 With the battery cover and

terminal cover closed, rinse the camera with water; or, if it was used in the sea, soak it i n a shallow container filled with fresh water for about 10 minutes.

h Leaving the camera with

foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odor, or deterioration.

Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body

Battery cove Rubber seal

Where the rubber seal contacts the camera body

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2 Wipe off the water, place the camera on a dry cloth and leave it to dry

for a while in a well-ventilated shaded spot.

3 Check that there is no water on

the camera, and open the battery cover and terminal cover.

h Moisture may easily

accumulate in the grooves inside the covers, so take care that no water gets inside.

4 Wipe off any water or sand

inside the battery cover and terminal cover with the supplied brush or a soft dry cloth.

i After the camera has been used underwater or soaked in fresh water,

moisture may collect in the grooves around the card/battery compartment and connection terminals. In addition, water droplets may adhere to the card or battery if the battery cover is opened without sufficiently drying the camera. Be sure to wipe off the water with a soft dry cloth in such cases.

i Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover with water

droplets still on the camera. The water drople ts may seep into the camera, causing condensation and malfunction.

i If there is moisture inside the battery cover, wipe every crevice completely

clear of moisture. *This moisture is not due to exposure to wat er.

Moisture here

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k About the water draining design

This camera is designed so that water that entered the ga ps around the zo om switch etc. drains out. For this reason, bubble s may appear when the camera is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction.

i Drainage holes are found at two points on the bottom of the camera. Hold

the camera vertically, as shown, to drain off the water. When draining, attach the hand strap to the camera and secure the hand strap to your wrist to prevent the camera from dropping.

Drainage holes

HINT

i Use a soft dry cloth to wipe water and dirt from the camera. i After use at the seaside or underwater, make sure that the battery cover

and terminal cover are securely closed, and soak the camera in a shallow container filled with fresh water for about 10 minutes.

i If the zoom switch does not oper ate smoothly, it may be due to the

adhesion of foreign matter. Using the camera in this condition may cause a malfunction such as locking up, so w ash off an y f ore ign objects b y soakin g the camera in fresh water and rinsing it. After cleaning, check that the zoom switch operates smoothly.

i After soaking or washing the camera, wipe the water from it with a soft dry

cloth and dry it in a well ventilated shaded spot.

i After soaking the camera in water, place it on a dry cloth and leave it to dry

for a while, and check to make sure that the water has drained from it.

i Do not use hot air from a hairdryer or the like to dry the camera. The

waterproof capability will deteriorate due to deformation.

i Do not use chemicals such as benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or cleanser;

do not use soap or detergents.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR

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DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA

Easy shooting/playback (Basic features)

Intelligent Auto Mode ... (page 58)

Just point the camera at the subject, and it automatically ascertains the scene and captures the images with the optimum settings.

Shoot movies ... (page 63)

Take photos ... (page 64)

Play back videos and photos ... (page 71)

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Using the convenient features (Practical

applications) Image stabilizer... (pages 53, 86) Subject tracking... (pages 55 , 92 )

Scene mode... (pages 51, 84, 182 to 184)

HINT User guide on the Internet

When this camera is connected to an Internet-connected VIERA via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately), y ou can press the VIERA’s remote control Men u button and from the resulting menu select “User guide on the Internet” to see easy-to-understand explanations of the camera’s operation and convenient functions on the VIERA screen.

i Applicable to VIERA units sold from December 2010. i To connect the camera to the VIERA via an HDMI mini cable, please see

pages 163 to 164.

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Keeping recorded videos (Copy/dubbing)

From built-in memory to SD card... (page 57)

DVD recorder and video deck... (page 166)

* It is not possible to directly insert in the card slot

an SD card recorded with this camera and play back or dub from it.

* It is not possible to connect the camer a to the

USB connector and play back or dub from it.

* Recording with HD image quality on a Blu-ray

disc recorder is not possible.

On a computer... (pages 135 to 160)

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....................................27

ABOUT THE CARD ..............................................................................28

Media cards that can be used with thi s ca m er a

(as of February 2011) ...............................................................28

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ..................... ... .................................. ... .. ... .. ................30

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ......................................................33

About the temperature alert icon ............................................39

INSTALLING THE CARD .....................................................................40

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ..............................................42

Turning on the camera ..................................................................42

Turning off the camera ..................................................................43

Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep mode .....................43

DATE AND TIME SETTING .................................................................44

Date and time backup ......................................... ... .. .....................46

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE ...........................................................................47

MENU SCREEN ...................................................................................48

Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen ..............................................48

Using the Menu .............................................................................49

Overview of the Menu Screen .......................................................50

INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE ................................................................58

 BASIC OPERATION

SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................61

For best results ..............................................................................61

How to use the accessories ..........................................................62

VIDEO RECORDING ..................... ... .. ... ... .................................. .. ... ... ..63

TAKING PHOTOS ................................................................................64

Shoot a photo while recording a video ..........................................66

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ................................ ... .. ... ... ..........67

SHOOTING UNDER WATER ...............................................................69

Capturing the best colors and audio when shooting underwater

(underwater mode) ....................................................................69

After using in water ........................................................................70

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PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ........................................... 71

How to save one frame from a video as a photo ..........................74

DELETING FILES ................................................................................ 75

Delete single/delete all/delete folder ............................................. 75

Delete selected .............................................................................76

PLAYBACK MODES ............. ............................... ... ............................. 78

21-image display playback ........................................................... 78

Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only) .........................79

 ADVANCED OPERATION

SHOOTING

RECORDING MENU 1 ....................... ... .. ............................................. 80

Recording mode setting (page 50) ............. .................................. 80

Recorded pixels (page 50) ....................... ... .. ... ............................. 83

Scene mode setting (page 51) ......................................................84

Self-timer setting (page 51) ..........................................................85

RECORDING MENU 2 ....................... ... .. ............................................. 86

Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting (page 53) ...........86

Focus setting (page 53) ................................................................87

ISO sensitivity setting (page 53) ................................................... 88

White balance setting (page 53) ............ .. ... ............................... ... 89

RECORDING MENU 3 ....................... ... .. ............................................. 90

Exposure setting (page 55) ................. ... .. ................................ .. ... 90

Subject tracking settings (page 55) .............................................. 92

Shortcut setting (page 55) ..................... .................................. .. ... 94

Exposure compensation .......... ... ................................ .. ................ 97

PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK MENU 1 ........................................................................... 98

Slideshow settings (page 56) ........................ ... ... .......................... 98

File protect setting (page 56) ........................................................99

Rotate (page 56) .........................................................................101

Resize (page 56) ..................................................... ... ................ 101

PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 102

Correcting red-eye (page 57) ...................................................... 102

Editing videos (page 57) .............................................................103

Copy (page 57) ...........................................................................112

FILE INFO DISPLAY ... .. .................................................................... . 114

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 OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU . ... .. ... ... ............................. 1 1 5

INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................116

TV output setting (page 119) .......................................................122

Storage folder setting (page 121) ................................................126

Playback folder setting (page 121) ..............................................127

File No. continued setting (page 121) .........................................128

Formatting (initializing) (page 119) ..............................................130

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................131

Checking the remaining number of images and

video recording time ...... .. ........................................................131

Check the available audio recording time ...................................132

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............133

 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ...............................................135

USING AS A CARD READER ............................................................137

ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD .........................................138

Configuration of directories in the card ........................................138

File formats ..................................................................................138

When using as a card reader ......................................................139

To access the files in the built-in memory ...................................140

USING AS A WEBCAM ......................................................................142

Operating environment ................................................................142

Using as a webcam ........... .. ........................................................143

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A COMPUTER ......................................144

Contents of the supplied CD-ROM ................. .. ...........................14 4

End User License Agreement ..................................... ................146

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................148

Operating environment for HD Writer VE 1.0 ..............................148

To use the HD Writer VE 1.0 .......................................................151

Operating environment for the card reader function

(mass storage) ........................................................................152

INSTALLATION ..................... ....................................................... ......153

Uninstalling HD Writer VE 1.0 .....................................................156

STARTING HD WRITER VE 1.0 ........................................................157

Reading the owner’s manual of the software applications ..........158

IF USING Mac ..................... .. ... .. ........................................................159

Operating environment ................................................................159

Copying photos on a computer ........................................... ........159

To disconnect USB cable safely ..................................................160

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CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV .................... ... .. ... .................................. ... .. . 161

Connecting to a video input terminal ..........................................162

Connecting to the HDMI terminal ...................................... ..........162

PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................. 163

Playback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) ...................... 163

COPYING/DUBBING

COPYING/DUBBING ............... ......................................................... . 166

Dubbing in standard picture quality ...................................... ......1 6 6

 IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........... ... .....................................1 6 8

TROUBLESHOOTING ............. .................................... ...................... 175

Camera .................. .......................................... ........................... 175

Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and

Color Mode features .................. ............................... ... ........... 182

ABOUT COPYRIGHT .............. .. ... .. ... .................................. ... .. ... ... ...18 5

CAUTIONS FOR USE ....................................................................... 186

RECORDING MODES/APPROXIMATE RECORDABLE TIME ......... 191

APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE PICTURES ..............193

SPECIFICATIONS ................... .................................................... ...... 194

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...... ... .. ... .................................. ... .. ... ... ...19 9

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ............201

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ............204

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. These may be subject to change.

 Battery pack

VW-VBX070

 USB cable

VFA0544

 Brush

VYC1064

 Handstrap

*To prevent the camera from

dropping, be sure to attach the handstrap (page 62). VFC4703

i Please dispose of packing materials properly. i Keep the battery pack and the brush out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

 AC adaptor

VSK0750

 AV ca ble

VFA0543

 CD-ROM

Software

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ABOUT THE CARD

Media cards that can be used with th is camera (as of February 2011)

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for video recording.

This camera is compatible with SDXC devices (SD Memory Card /SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card compatible devices). If using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card in different device, please confirm that it is compatible with the respective memory card.

Card type Capacity Video recording

8 MB/16 MB/

SD Memory

Card

SDHC Memory

Card

SDXC Memory

Card

* The SD Speed class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

See the card label to confirm the rating. (Example)

Please confirm which of our SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards can be used with this product by visiting the support web site at the address below.

32 MB/64 MB/ 128 MB/256 MB

512 MB/

1 GB/ 2 GB 4 GB/6 GB/

8 GB/12 GB/

24 GB/32 GB 48 GB/64 GB

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

(This website is in English only.)

Operation is not guaranteed.

Can be used. Can be used.

16 GB/

Photo

shooting

Operation is not guaranteed.

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i 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or

more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo ar e not base d on SD Memory Card specifications.

i Cards with capacity larger than 64 GB cannot be used. i When the write-protect switch on the SD card is locked, no recording,

deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

i Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.

Write-protect switch

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SETUP SETUP

PARTS NAMES

SETUP

Front

Flash

i The flash unit

* The tripod mounting hole

Speaker

Lens

becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting.

is on the bottom. Attaching to a tripod having a screw length longer than

5.5 mm (0.22”) may damage the camera.

Monitor unit

Internal Stereo microphone

SET button

MENU button

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[I] key

[G] key

Power button

REC/ button

[H] key

[J] key

Rear

Photo shooting button

[@] button[ ] button Video recording

button

SETUP

Zoom switch During recording:

Zoom photography [W/T] (page 67)

During playback:

Volume adjust m ent (page 72 and page 82) Image magnification (page 79) Playback display switching (page 78)

LCD monitor

USB/AV terminal

HDMI terminal

button

Status indicator

Terminal cover Terminal cover lock

Battery cover

Strap holder

(page 62)

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k About the status indicator (See page 184 regarding the charging

status.)

SETUP

Status indicator

i The status indicator lights or flashes to

show the camera’s operating status.

Status indicator status

Color Lit/flashing

Lit Accessing

Flashing (Faster)

Red

Green

Orange

Flashing (Fast)

Flashing (Slow)

Flashing (Slower)

Lit USB

Flashing During

Lit AV cab l e/

Camera

status

built-in memory or SD card

Battery charge error

Self-timer is operating

Battery is charging

connection

sleep mode

HDMI mini cable connection

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

At the time of purchase, the b attery pack is n ot charged. Pl ease charge it fully before using it.

It has been found that counterf e it batt ery 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 equipped with protective devices to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack be used.

Guide to charging time and recording capacity

k Charging/recording time

i Temperature: 25 °C (77 °F)/humidity: 60 %RH i It is recommended that the battery be recharged in a place where the

ambient temperature (and the battery temperature as well) is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) The indicated charging time is for when the AC adaptor is used for charging.

Battery model

number [voltage/

capacity (minimum)]

Charging

time

Recording

mode

Maximum

continuous

recordable time

Actual

recordable

time

SETUP

Supplied battery/

VW-VBX070

(optional)

[3.7 V/700 mAh]

Approx.

2 h

Approx. 1 h

Approx.

1 h 10 min

Approx.

1 h 15 min

Approx.

1 h 10 min

Approx.

1 h 20 min

Approx.

30 min

Approx.

35 min

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i These times are approximations. i The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged

completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the

SETUP

usage conditions such as high/low temperature .

i The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly

starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

i The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. i See page 133 concerning the remaining battery pack charge. i Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (VW-VBX070). i If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. i Do not heat or expose to flame. i Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Approximate operating time and number of recordable images

Number of recordable images

Recording time Approx. 85 min Playback time Approx. 180 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

i CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Prod ucts Association. i Using the supplied battery i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)

Approx. 170 images

By CIPA standard

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1 Open the battery cover.

1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it.

Battery cover lock

2 Open

SETUP

Battery cover

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2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.

h It is possible to insert the battery incorrectly, so please pay particular

SETUP

attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented.

h Be sure the turn off the camera by pressing the power button until the

status indicator (page 32) turns off before removing the battery pack.

Battery pack

Connector markings

3 Insert the battery pack while

matching the connector markings.

5 Push the battery cover lock to

the left to lock it. The colored label is visible when

Colored label

the battery cover lock is not completely closed. Be sure to close the lock completely so t hat the colored label is not visible.

4 Close

and slide shut

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3 Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC

adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if

a different USB cable is used.

h The AC adaptor is for this camera only. Do not use it with other

devices.

h Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off or is in the

sleep mode (page 43). Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or pl ayback mode.

3 To power

outlet

SETUP

1 Open

To AC adaptor

h Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. h Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.

h The status indicator flashes red at 0.5-second intervals if the battery

pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the battery pack is correctly installed.

h If the battery pack still fails to recharge, it is possible that there is a

malfunction in the camera, the battery pack or the AC adaptor. In case the status indicator is flashing fast or slo w, please see page 184.

h When charging is completed, the status indicator turns off. h The charging time is approx. 120 minutes.

Status indicator

AC adaptor

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HINT After installing the battery and/or after charging the battery, close the battery cover and terminal cover securely

SETUP

i If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no

longer be waterproof. When closing a cov er, close it securely while making sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.

i If there is moisture inside the battery cover or terminal cover, after wiping

the moisture from all surfaces, use the supplied brush to remo ve any foreign matter. Whenever f oreign matter is adhering to the unit, use the supplied brush to remove it.

Recharging when connected to a computer (page 135)

i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a

computer.

i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operat ion is not guarant eed if a diff erent

USB cable is used.

i The charging time is two to three times longe r than when t he A C adapt or is

used to charge the battery pack.

i It is not possible to charge the battery if the status indicator flashes fast

and then turns off, or if it doesn't light at all. In this case, use the AC adaptor to charge the battery.

i Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal on your computer. Do not

connect it to the USB terminal on the monitor or the keyboard, or to the USB hub.

i If the camera is not going to be used f or an e xtended period of time , please

disconnect the USB cable from the camera.

Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed

i Doing so may result in malfunction.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack

i A small amount of power is still used e v en if the camer a is turned off , and it

is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.

To maximize the battery pack life

i The battery pack is a consumable product, but the battery life can be

prolonged by heeding the following suggestions. h Don’t leave the battery pack in a high-temperature en vironment, such as

outside in extremely hot weather in the summer.

h Don’t repeatedly charge the battery pack when it is fully charged. After a

full recharge, the battery should be used for a while before charging again.

h For prolonged periods of unuse, avoid fully charging the bat tery pack,

and store it in a cool dark place.

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About the temperature alert icon

During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon will appear as described below.

k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature

rises during use

h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the

camera (excluding the battery) rises, a icon lights on the LCD monitor. It is still possible to record and play back even when the icon is lit; however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and turn the camera off.

h If the temperature rises further, the icon will start to flash, and the

camera will turn off automatically. The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or as long as the icon remain s flashing). Please wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.

h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while

the icon is flashi ng), it cannot be turned on again until the temperature has dropped (or as long as the icon remains flashing).

SETUP

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INSTALLING THE CARD

SETUP

Before using a newly purchased card or one t hat w as used in anot her de vice , be sure to format it with this camera (pages 119 and 130). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable.

Battery cover lock

2 Open

Battery cover

4 Insert the battery pack

(page 36), then close

1 Push the battery cover lock to

the right to release it.

h To remo ve t he card, pr ess it in,

and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

1 Push the middle

part of the card.

2 Pull the card out straight.

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3 With the label side facing up,

push the card straight in until you hear a click.

5 Push the battery cover lock to

the left to lock it. The colored label is visible when the battery cover lock is not completely closed. Be sure to close the lock completely so that the colored label is not visible.

Colored label

HINT Close the battery cover securely

i If the battery cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera

will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery cover, close it securely while making sure that no f oreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.

i If there is moisture inside the battery cover or terminal cover, after wiping

the moisture from all surfaces, use the supplied brush to remove any foreign matter.

Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card

i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.

If the status indicator is lit red...

i Never remove the card when the status indicator is flashing red, as doing

so may result in loss of files stored in the card.

SETUP

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

SETUP

Turning on the camera

1 Open the monitor unit, and

press the power button.

h The LCD monitor turns on.

90°

180°

Power button

Monitor unit

LCD monitor

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105°

Turning off the camera

1 Press the power button for at least 1 second.

h The camera turns off. h If you briefly press the power button, once, the camera will switch to

the sleep mode.

Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep mode

In order to preserve battery pack power, the ECONOMY function operates to automatically turn off the camera (sleep mode) after about 5 minutes of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factorypreset settings).

i When the camera is in the sleep mode, it turns on when the monitor unit is

opened or one of the camera’s buttons is pressed.

i When the AC adaptor is connected, the ECONOMY mode will become

active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset setting).

i T he user can specify the time elapsed before the sleep mode is activated

(page 117).

HINT About the standby mode

i The camera goes into the standby mode if you close the monitor unit, or if

you leave it in the sleep mode for about 1 hour. The standby mode uses almost no power.

i Open the monitor unit, or press the power but ton briefly, and the camera

turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay. Use the standby mode to turn off the camera only briefly, or if you want to be able to use it immediately.

i If you close the monitor unit while recording a video, recording stops and

the camera switches to the standby mode.

SETUP

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

SETUP

The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.

h If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the

camera, skip to step 3 and follow the steps to set the date and time.

h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page46.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 20, 2011

1 Turn on the camera (page 42), and display Option Setting Menu 1

(page 115).

2 Select [CLOCK SET] and press

the SET button.

h The Clock Set Screen appears. h Follow the procedures below to

enable or disable the date display during playback, to set the display format for the date, and to set the date and time.

3 Set the date.

1 Select [DATE]. 2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Screen

appears.

3 Set the date to “DEC/20/2011”.

h The date is set in the

following order: Set the month → Set the day → Set the year.

h Press [G] or [H] to select

month, day or year. Press [I] or [J] to make the settings.

4 Press the SET button.

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CLOCK SET

DATE TIME DISP M / D / Y

CLOCK SET

DATE

JAN/01/2011 12:00 AM

SET

ENTER

DEC/20/2011

SET

ENTER

4 Set the clock.

1 Select [TIME]. 2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Time Screen

appears.

3 Set the time to “07:30 PM”.

h The time is set in the

following order: Set the hour → Set the minute.

4 Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

TIME

07 : 30 PM

SET

ENTER

SETUP

5 Set the order in which the date is

displayed during playback.

1 Select [DISP]. 2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Format Screen

appears.

3 Press [I] or [J].

h The order of the date display

changes.

4 Press the SET button.

6 Press the MENU button.

h The date and time setting is completed. h To displa y t he Recording or Pl a yback Screen, press the MENU button.

CLOCK SET

DISP

M / D / Y

SET

ENTER

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HINT To correct the date and time settings

1 Turn on the camera.

SETUP

2 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page115). 3 Select [CLOCK SET] and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the date and time appears. h The current date and time settings are shown.

4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correcti on.

If the camera’s date and time are not set...

h The screen display and capture date information will show as follows:

* The date and time format is determined by the [DISP] setting specified

on the Clock Set Screen. Recording Screen display: ---.--.---- --:-Photo capture date/time information: JAN/01 /2011 00:00:00 Video/audio file recording date/time information: JAN/01/2011 00:00:00

Date and time backup

Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being rep laced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type.

HINT About the internal backup battery

i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time

settings, as well as the shooting settings. To charge the backup battery, leave the fully charged battery pack installed in the camera continuously for about 2 da ys. In the fully ch arged state , the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7days.

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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images).

1 Turn on the camera (page 42). 2 Press the REC/ button.

h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/ button is pressed.

REC/ button

SETUP

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MENU SCREEN

SETUP

Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen

1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 47). 2 Press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Men u Screen, press the MENU button again.

Tab

RECORDING MENU 1

REC MODE

PICTURE SIZE

SCENE MODE COLOR MODE

FLASH

SELF TIMER

SET

ENTER

Option tab

k To display a different Tab Menu

h The Menu Screen consists of the

Tabs Menu (tabs 1, 2 and 3) and

the Option Tabs Menu (tabs 1, 2

and 3).

h To switch from the active tab menu

to the other tab menu, while th e

screen shown above is displayed,

press [G]; then press [I] or [J] to

select the desired tab. The menu

for the selected tab appears.

1080-30

MENU button

Arrow keys

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Using the Menu

1 Display the desired menu (page 48). 2 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the

SET button.

h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU but ton.

Select an item to

Press [I]

Press [J]

Press the SET button

2 3

1 2 3

PICTURE SIZE

0.9

change

RECORDING MENU 1

REC MODE PICTURE SIZE SCENE MODE COLOR MODE FLASH SELF TIMER

4608x3456

4608x2592[16:9]

1920x1080[16:9]

1600x1200

1280x720[16:9]

ENTER

Applicable mode

ENTER

1080-30

SETUP

HINT About the applicable mode indicator

i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is

effective.

i O@: This setting is effective during photo shooting. i

@: This setting is effective during video recording.

@: This setting is effective during photo shooting and video

recording.

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Overview of the Menu Screen

SETUP

Recording Menu

<Tab 1>

RECORDING MENU 1

REC MODE

PICTURE SIZE

SCENE MODE COLOR MODE

1 2

FLASH

SELF TIMER

ENTER

1080-30

3 4 5 6 7

1 Recording mode (page 80)

:Record at 1920 × 1080

pixels (60i).

:Record at 1920 × 1080

pixels (30p). Record at 1280 × 720

pixels (60p).

:Record at 1280 × 720

pixels (30p).

Record at 960 × 540 pixels (30p).

:Record at 640 × 480

pixels (30p).

:Make an audio recording.

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2 Recorded pixels (page 83)

Image size is 4608 × 3456

pixels (low compression).

:Image size is 4608 × 3456

pixels (normal compression).

:Image size is 4608 × 2592

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

:Image size is 1920 × 1080

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

:Image size is 1600 × 1200

pixels.

:Image size is 1280 × 720

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

:Image size is 640 × 480

[

pixels.

<Hi-Speed Burst>

:4608 × 3456-pixel

hi-speed burst.

:1600 × 1200-pixel

hi-speed burst.

3 Scene mode (page 84)

:Scene mode is

deactivated.

:Shoot fast-moving subjects

with less blur.

:Blur the background to

accentuate the subject in the foreground.

:Record a clear image of a

subject illuminated by spotlight.

:Natural looking images in

bright surroundings, such as in a ski area.

:Vivid blue for sea and sky,

subjects do not appear dark even in bright sunlight.

:Capture the vibrant reds in

sunrise and sunset shots.

:Record fireworks in the

night sky.

:When recording a

landscape, focus on the distant subject.

:Beautiful shots of evening

and night scenes.

:Light up both the subject

and the background.

:For shooting underwater. :Shoot in darkened

surroundings, such as at dusk.

4 Color mode

:Color mode is deactivated. :Enhanced color saturation. :Reduce sharpness to

produce a softer image.

:Reduce sharpness and

increase color saturation.

:Skin tones are enhanced. :Produces a monochrome

(black and white) image.

:Produces a sepia image.

5 Flash

k: The camera will detect the

subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary.

m: The flash will operate with

every image captured regardless of the conditions.

:The flash will not operate

even in dark situations.

6 Self-timer (page 85)

N: Self-timer is off. y: Shooting begins 2 seconds

after the [O] button or [@] button is pressed.

x: Shooting begins

10 seconds after the [O] button or [@] button is pressed.

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 133)

SETUP

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<Tab 2>

SETUP

RECORDING MENU 2 E.I.S.

FOCUS

FOCUS MODE METERING MODE

1 2

ISO

WHITE BALANCE

ENTER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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1 Image stabilizer (pag e 86)

h Compensate for camera shake

during recording.

:During video recording, the

image stabilizer is always active.

: Camera shake in the

captured photo is corrected.

:Camera shake during video

and photo recording is compensated for and corrected.

:The image stabilizer is not

active.

2 Focus (page 87)

h Adjust the focus according to

the distance to the subject.

*: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject with a range of 10 cm (3.9”) to ∞ (normal).

-: The focus can be set manually.

:The camera focuses on the

subject within a range of 1 cm (0.4”) to ∞ (macro).

3 Focus mode

:9-point range finder focus :Spot focus

A focus mark ' appears in the center of the LCD monitor.

4 Metering mode

n: Multi-metering

W: Center-weighted light

measuring

Y: Spot light-measuring

A metering spot @ mark appears in the center of the LCD monitor.

5 ISO sensitivity (page 88)

=: Sensitivity is set

automatically

*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50

u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200 w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400

6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800

-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600

z: Set sensitivity to ISO 3200

h The indicated ISO value is the

standard output sensitivity.

6 White balance (page 89)

>: White balance is

automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto).

:For shooting in sunny

conditions (sunny).

o: For shooting in overcast

conditions (cloudy).

:For shooting under

incandescent lighting (incandescent).

:For setting the most

accurate white balance (white set).

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 133)

SETUP

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<Tab 3>

SETUP

RECORDING MENU 3

EXPOSURE

SUBJECT TRACKING

DIGITAL ZOOM WIND CUT

1 2

AUTO REVIEW

SHORTCUTS

ENTER

2 3 4 5

6 7

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1 Exposure (page 90)

@: The exposure is set

automatically.

T: Set the shutter speed

manually (shutter speed priority).

g: Set the aperture manually

(aperture p riority).

H: Set the aperture and

shutter speed manually.

2 Subject tracking (page 92)

h Automatically target a specific

color with the color tracking function, or capture sharp face shots with the face tracking function.

: Enable face tracking. : Enable color tracking. : Disable face tracking and

color tracking.

3 Digital zoom

:Enable the digital

zoom.

:Disable the digital

zoom.

4 Wind noise reduction

h Turn ON/OFF the wind noise

reduction function during video/audio recording.

: Wind noise is reduced. : Wind noise is not affected.

5 Auto review

h Specify the duration that the

captured image is shown on the LCD monitor after the [O] button is pressed.

: The image is shown on the

LCD monitor for about 1 second after capture.

: The image is shown on the

LCD monitor for about 2 seconds after capture.

: The image is not shown on

the LCD monitor after capture.

6 Shortcuts setting (page 94)

h Assign operation shortcuts to

the arrow keys.

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 133)

SETUP

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Playback Menu

<Tab 1>

SETUP

PLAYBACK MENU 1

1 2 3

SLIDESHOW

PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE ROTATE RESIZE

ENTER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Slideshow (page 98)

h Specify the slideshow settings

and play the slideshow.

2 Play volume

h Adjust the volume for video

and audio file playback.

3 Protect (page 99)

h File protect setting (delete

prohibited)

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4 Delete (page 75)

h Delete files.

5 Rotate (page 101)

h Rotate a photo.

6 Resize (page 101)

h A captured image can be

resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image .

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 133)

<Tab 2>

PLAYBACK MENU 2

RED-EYE CORRECT.

EDIT VIDEO COPY

2 3

SETUP

1 2 3

1 Red-eye correction (page 102)

h Repair the “red-eye” caused

by the flash (photos only).

2 Edit video (page 103)

h Edit videos.

ENTER

3 Copy (page 112)

h Copy files from the built-in

memory to the card.

4 Remaining battery power

indication (page 133)

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INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE

SETUP

The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.

button

Press the button once to activate the Intelligent Auto (iA) mode.

i The icon appears on the

LCD monitor.

i Press it again to cancel the

Intelligent Auto mode.

button

Mode Scene Effect

Portrait When the subject is

Landscape Recording outdoors The whole landscape

Spotlight Under a spotlight Very bright subject is

Low light Dark room or

Night portrait

a person

twilight

Recording night portrait

Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.

recorded clearly. It can record very

clearly even in a dark room or twilight.

A subject and the background are recorded with near real-life brightness.

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Mode Scene Effect

Night scenery

Recording night scenery

You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed.

Macro Recording zooming

Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted

*1 Video recording only *2 Photo shooting only

HINT

i Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired

mode.

i Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait, Night Scenery and Low

Light modes.

i Faces may not be detected depending on the recording conditions, such

in on a flower etc.

This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.

automatically for clear images.

as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts.

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k Intelligent Auto Mode

When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.

SETUP

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

i Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on

light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.

Automatic white balance

The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions.

1 The effective range of

Automatic white balance adjustment on this unit

2 Cloudy sky (rain) 3 Sunlight 4 White fluorescent lamp 5 Halogen light bulb 6 30-minute span just before and

after sunset

7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise or sunset 9 Candlelight

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K 6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (page 89)

Auto focus

The unit focuses automatically.

i Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record

pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (page87)

h Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time h Recording a subject through a dirty or dusty window h Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces

or by highly reflective objects

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BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING

BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results

Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable . When z oo ming in or out, you can minimize the effects of camera shake by using your other hand on the monitor unit to help stabilize the camera.

Correct hold Incorrect hold

A finger is blocking the

Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index

To avoid dropping the camera, be sure to attach a handstrap.

Make sure that the lens and flash unit are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap. And don’t block the built-in microphone on the monitor unit with your hand.

i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may

become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfuncti on.

i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might

temporarily discontinue use until it cools down , or try holding it in y our other hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time.

finger above the lens .

lens or flash.

Example 2: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the index finger, around the camera.

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How to use the accessories

k Handstrap

BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

▲

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VIDEO RECORDING

000:00:09 5

1 Turn on the camera (page 42),

and set it to the recording mode (page 47).

h If the subject is a person, a

green double-frame appears around the face (page 92).

2 Press the [@] button.

h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the

[@] button pressed while recording.

h When the remaining recording

time available f or the currently recording video becomes 30 seconds or less, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display.

h When the file size of the

current recording exceeds 4 GB, the file is saved once , and recording begins in a new file. (4-GB files are automatically created (page 191).)

3 End the recording.

h Press the [@] button again

to stop recording.

h The elapsed recording time

returns to 000:00:00 each time recording is stopped.

[@] button

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Elapsed

recording time

(hours:minutes:

seconds)

1080-30

000:00:09

000:00:09 5

Availab l e recording

time remaining

(seconds)

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TAKING PHOTOS

F3.5 1/30

1 Turn on the camera (page 42),

and set it to the recording mode (page 47).

BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

h If the subject is a person, a

green double-frame appears around the face (page 92).

2 Press the [O] button.

1 Press the [O] button

halfway.

h The autofocus operates,

and the image is focused (focus lock).

2 Continue to gently press

the [O] button all the way.

h The shutter releases and

the image is captured.

h You can vie w the ca ptured

image on the LCD monitor by keeping the [O] button depressed when

you capture the image. For shooting hi-speed bu rst, see page 83.

F3.5

F3.5 1/30

1/30

[O] button

Target mark

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HINT What is the camera focusing on?

i A target mark & on the LCD monitor

shows the area the camera is focusing on.

i T he camera automatically

determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, f or example, by changing the shooting angle.

i The large target mark appears when

the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen.

The focus and exposure can be locked

i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (page 94), you can set

the autofocus or the exposu re to a fixed se tting. When the e xposure setting is fixed, the icon appears on the LCD monitor; when the autofocus setting is fixed, the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

i When the focus setting or scene mode setting (pages 84 and 87) is

changed, the focus lock and AE lock are released.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayed

i T he shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Recording

Screen.

If the camera shake icon > appears...

i During photo shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that

the image may be blurred due to camer a shak e becomes hig h, the camera shake icon may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to Auto (page 51).

i When shooting with the scene mode function set to the fireworks

mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.

Does it seem to take a long time to save images?

i When shooting in dimly lit conditions, it may take some time to save the

data to the card.

Does the image in the LCD monitor appear to waver?

i When the [O] button is pressed halfway, the image in the LCD monitor

may waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images in any way.

Aperture

Target mark

F3.5 1/2

Camera shake icon

Shutter speed

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Shoot a photo while recording a video

You can capture a photo (single frame) while recording a video.

1 While recording a video, when you see a scene you’d like to capture

a photo of, press the [O] button.

BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

HINT

i When shooting a photo while recording a video, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabilizer (page 86) is inoperative. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximat ely

30 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a photo while recording a video. The exact remaining recording time at which this occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size (page83), as well as on the recording mode setting (page 80).

About the recording size of photos

i The size of a photo captured during video recording depends on the video

recording size setting.

Video recording size setting Photo recording size

(16:9)

(4:3)

[

h It is not possible to capture a photo while recording a video in the

mode.

h It is not possible to shoot hi-speed bursts.

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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

Your camera has two zoom functions: Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 55).

1 Point the camera lens at the

subject.

2 Push the zoom switch toward

[T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image.

[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]:Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is

pushed, the zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor.

3 Take the picture.

For video recording, see page63. For shooting photos (single), see page 64. For shooting hi-speed bursts , see page 83.

Zoom switch

When both optical and digital zoom are enabled

Optical zoom

Digital zoom (blue)

When optical zoom only is enabled

BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

Zoom bar

Pointer

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HINT When recording videos at a high magnification

i When recording videos at a high magnification, a moving subject or

moving camera can cause camera shak e , resulting in a d istorted pla yback image. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the MOS sensor and is not a malfunction.

i It is recommended that you use a tripod to stabilize the camera when

BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

recording videos at a high magnification.

i When the digital zoom is used, the picture quality becomes grainier as the

magnification increases.

i See page 195 regarding zoom magnification.

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SHOOTING UNDER WATER

This camera can be used underwater up to a depth of 3 m (10 feet) for up to 60 minutes continuously. When shooting underwater, set the scene mode setting to underwater . This setting ensures the best colors and audio recording for underwater photography (pages 51 and 84).

Before using your camera underwater, be sure to read the sections “IMPORTANT: ABOUT THE WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE OF THE CAMERA” (page 11) and “MAINTENAN CE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE” (pages 12 to 19) in this manual, and to follow the instructions carefully. Incorrect use may cause water to leak into the camera and damage it.

Capturing the best colors and audio when shooting underwater (underwater mode)

1 Display Recording Menu 1 (page 48). 2 Select [SCENE MODE], and press the SET button. 3 Select the icon, and press the SET button. 4 Press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen is canceled. h Use the underwater mode only when shooting underwater. h When recording underwater, the sound of the camera' s motor (a

buzzing sound) is amplified. At the underwater mode setting, ho we ver , an audio filter works to reduce the sound of the motor (the sound quality is different from that when recorded in a scene mode other than the underwater mode).

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After using in water

After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely

1 Turn off the camera, and close the battery cover and terminal cover

securely.

BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING

2 Wash the camera with fresh water.

Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 10 minutes. Rotate the monitor unit several times to clean it completely.

3 Dry the camera.

Use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops adhering to the camera, and leave

it to dry completely in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.

Do not use a hair dryer or the like to dry the camera. Exposing the camera to high temperatures may cause the camera and/or waterproof seal to become deformed.

If there is salt, for example, on the unit, the hinge portion of the battery cover or terminal cover may become white. Wipe the affected area with a cotton swab moistened with water until the white deposit is removed. After wiping, use the supplied brush to lightly brush the area.

If moisture adheres to the microphone or speaker, the volume may decrease and it may become difficult to hear the audio. Place the camera so that the microphone and speaker are facing downward to remove the water, then wipe away the moisture. Allow the camera to dry for a while before using it again.

Do not insert any pointed object in the microphone or spe aker holes. (Doing so may damage the internal waterproof sheet and impair the waterproof functionality.)

Hinge part

HINT

i The sound cannot be recorded clearly when there is water inside the

microphone. Wipe off all droplets from the camera.

About the handstrap

i Wash the handstrap in fresh water after detaching it from the camera. i After washing, leave it to dry in a place away from direct sunlight.

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PLAYBACK BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS

1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 47). 2 Select the image to play back.

h Use the arrow keys to move

the yellow frame to the file you wish to play back.

h The image information for the

framed image is shown at the bottom of the LCD monitor.

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3 Press the SET button.

h The image you selected in

step 2 is displayed on the LCD monitor.

h If a video was selected,

playback begins.

<Photo file: To re turn to the screen to select playback files> Press [J].

HINT

i Photos can be rotated when they

are played back (pages56 and

101).

i If you close the monitor unit,

playback stops and the camera switches to the standby mode.

Arrow keys

Yellow frame

SET

ENTER

100-0006

00:00:05

Image information

BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK

SET button

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Video playback operation

To do this... Do this

Normal forward playback Press the SET button.

Stop playback During playback, press [J].

Pause

BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK

T o play back

one image

at a time

(single-

frame step)

Slow

playback

accelerate

playback

Return to normal playback

Volume adjustment

During forward

During reverse

During forward

During reverse

speed

Louder Softer

playback

Forward

playback

(Maximum

15×)

Reverse

playback

(Maximum

15×)

During playback, press the SET button or press [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I].

After pausing playback, press [H].

After pausing playback, press [G].

After pausing playback, press and hold [H].

After pausing playback, press and hold [G]. During forward playback, press [H].

The forward playback speed changes each

time

Press [G] to resume normal playback speed. During forward playback, press [G].

h The reverse playback speed changes each

time [G] is pressed.

Press [H] to resume normal playback speed. Press the SET button. During playback, push the z oom switch toward

the [T/]] side. During playback, push the z oom switch toward

the [W/P] side.

[H] is pressed.

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HINT If the appears on the Playback Screen...

i The icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in

segments (page 192).

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How to save one frame from a video as a photo

1 Play back the video. Pause the playback at the point you wish to

“snap” a photo.

2 Press the [O] button.

BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK

h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the photo appears. Select the

desired aspect ratio, and press the SET button. Note, however, that if the video aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.

h The latest image number is assigned to the photo when it is saved.

HINT The file size for a video is very large

i Therefore, be aware that if the video is uploaded to a computer to be

played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera LCD monitor or a television.)

If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the video is played back in the frame-

by-frame, slow-motion, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

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DELETING FILES

Deleted files cannot be restored, so delete files only after carefull y checking the contents.

Delete single/delete all/delete folder

1 Display the Playback Menu 1

(page 48), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE:

Deletes one file at a time.

DELETE SELECTED:

Deletes the selected files (page 76).

DELETE ALL:

Deletes all files.

DELETE FOLDER:

Delete the folder and all the files in the f older.

DELETE

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE SELECTED DELETE ALL DELETE FOLDER

SET

ENTER

2 Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.

h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.

h Press [G] or [H] to select the file you wish to delete. h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files.

Please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

h Press [G] or [H] to confirm the files to delete.

h Press [I] or [J] to select the folder you wish to delete, and press the

SET button.

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3 Select [DELETE], and press the SET button.

h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select [DELETE] and press the

SET button.

h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,

BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK

select [YES] and press the SET button. If [DELETE FOLDER] was selected, select [YES] again and press the SET button, and the files will be deleted.

Delete selected

Delete selected files.

1 Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 48), select the delete setting, and

press the SET button.

2 Select [DELETE SELECTED], and

press the SET button.

h The screen to select files to

delete appears.

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SET

DELETE

3 Select an image you wish to delete.

h Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to

delete.

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100-0006

00:00:25

4 Press the SET button.

h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [>]. h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file,

move the yellow frame to the marked file and press the SET button.

5 Press the [O] button or [@] button.

h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.

6 Select [YES], and press the SET button.

h The selected files are deleted.

HINT

i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete

protected files, set the protect setting f or the fi les to off (pag e99), and then follow the file delete procedure.

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PLAYBACK MODES

21-image display playback

1 Display the image you wish to play back.

BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK

h The 8-image display appears.

2 Push the zoom switch toward the

[W/P] side.

h The 21-image display appears. h While the 21-image display is

shown, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T/ ]] side to change to the 8-image display, and push it again toward the [T/ ]] side to change to the singleimage display.

3 Select the image to play b a ck .

h Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to the desired image,

and press the SET button.

h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [W/P] side while the 21-

image display is shown, the display changes to the screen to select the playback f older (page 127).

HINT Photo playback:

In step 2, press the SET button to display the selected photo on the LCD monitor.

Video playback: In step 2, press the SET button to play the selected video.

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Magnifying (zooming in) the image

100%

Move

1 Display a photo.

(photos only)

2 Push the zoom switch toward the

[T/]] side.

h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the

central portion of image is displayed.

h For a photo that was captured

with the face tracking function enabled (page 92), the detected face is in the center of the magnified image.

h Use the arrow keys to view

different parts of the magnified image.

To magnify:

Magnification increases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/ ]] side.

To return to normal size:

Magnification decreases each time the zoom switch is pushed tow ard the [W/P] side. h Press the SET button to return to the

normal (100%) view.

HINT The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image

i P r ess the [O] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new photo. i T he image size of the saved photo of the magnified portion will be smaller

than that of the original photo.

SAVE

SET

100%

Move

105%

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ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

RECORDING MENU 1

To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 48 to 49.

Recording mode setting (page 50)

When recording a video, smoother motion and better image clarity can be achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However, the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit and store (page 57). It is recommended that you adjust the settings to those suitable for the desired purpose. Note that this menu is also used for recording audio only files.

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

HINT About recording in the mode

i Use this mode when using a Mac computer for playing back and editing.

When editing videos...

i In order for videos to be spliced, they must have been recorded in the

same mode.

i Videos that were recorded in different modes cannot be spliced.

Playback of a video that was recorded in the mode.

i In some cases it may not be possible to play back videos recorded in this

mode even on other devices equipped with this mode.

About the compatibility of recorded videos

i This unit does not support non-MP4-compatible devices. Playback is not

possible on devices that are not MP4 compatible, so please check the user’s manual for your device to confirm its compatibility.

i In some cases, playback may not be possible on an MP4-compatible

device. In this case, please use the camera for playback.

Concerning recordable time and image quality

i See page 191.

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Audio recording and playback

340 014:59:15

000:00:06

k Recording

1 Select <, and press the SET

button.

h The audio recording mode is

enabled.

h The menu display is canceled if

the MENU button is pressed.

2 Press the [@] button.

h Audio recording begins. h During audio recording, <

appears in the LCD monitor.

h It is not necessary to continue

pressing the [@] button while recording.

h When the remaining recording

time available for the currently recording video becomes 30 seconds or less, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display.

3 End the audio recording.

h Press the [@] button again to stop recording. h The elapsed recording time returns to 000:00:00 each time recording

is stopped.

HINT You can capture a photo during an audio recording

i Press the [O] button during audio recording to capture a [ photo.

Maximum audio recording time?

When the recording mode setting is set to audio < and the recording exceeds

about 5 hours, the recorded file is saved and the audio recording ends.

i If you close the monitor unit, audio recording stops and the camera

switches to the standby mode.

Remaining recordable time

340 014:59:15

Elapsed recording time

0.3

000:00:06

Turns red

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k Audio playback

1 Select an audio file (: icon), and press the SET button.

h Playback begins.

To do this... Do this

Start playback

Normal playback

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

Fast forward/ fast reverse

Volume adjustment

HINT If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in

the fast playback or fast reverse mode.

Pause Stop

playback Fast

forward (Maximum 15×)

Fast reverse (Maximum 15×)

Pause Press [I]. Return to

normal playback

Louder

Softer

Press the SET button. Press the SET button.

Press [I]. Press [J]. During playback, Press [H].

Each time [H] is pressed, the speed increases. If [G] is pressed, during fast forward, the speed decreases.

During playback, press [G]. Each time [G] is pressed, the speed increases. If [H] is pressed, during fast reverse, the speed decreases.

Press the SET button.

During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side.

During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side.

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Recorded pixels (page 50)

For photos, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting hi-speed bursts.

Hi-Speed Burst

1 Select C or t, and press the SET button.

h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.

2 Press the [O] button.

h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [O] button is

kept pressed.

HINT What is the maximum number of images in a hi-speed burst sequence?

C: 8 shots

t: 20 shots

i If you continue shooting even after the maximum number of images has

been captured, recording does not stop.

i If you continue shooting after the maxim um number of images has been

captured, the photos are saved extending backward from the last photo captured.

Press the [O] button.

Not saved

During recording, images are temporarily recorded in the built-in memory.

Perfe ct sh ot

Images are recorded (maximum number of images) starting from this point.

Release the [O] button.

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ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

When the self-timer is used...

i Shooting stops automatically after the maximum number of images has

been captured.

About the focus when shooting hi-speed bursts

i When a hi-speed burst is captured, the autofocus oper ates when the [O]

button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.

Can the flash be used?

i The flash does not operate when shooting hi-speed bursts.

Scene mode setting (page 51)

You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

HINT

i To return to normal photography, select from the scene mode menu,

and press the SET button.

i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene mode

icons other than is on page 182.

Scene mode characteristics

Low light mode

iThe shutter speed will be faster than 1/15 sec (when recording video).

Sunset /fireworks /landscape /night scenery /night portrait modes

iWhen shooting a nearby subject, the image may appear blurry.

Fireworks mode

iThe shutter speed is 1/30 sec (when recording video). iIf shooting in bright surroundings, the image may appear whitish.

Night scenery /night portrait modes

iIt is recommended that a tripod be used.

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Self-timer setting (page 51)

By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pag e 94), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen.

HINT To cancel the sel f-timer function...

i If the [O] button or [@] button is pressed again before the shutter is

released, the self-timer countdown is canceled.

i For video photography, recording does not stop automatically. i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after recording is ended and

the camera turned off.

When x is selected...

i When the [O] button or [@] button is

pressed, the status indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image is captured. Also, the countdown indication shown in the illustration to the right appears on the LCD monitor.

When y is selected...

i When the [O] button or [@] button is

pressed, the status indicator will blink and the indication shown in the illustration to the right appears on the LCD monitor to indicat e when the shutter will release.

<2 seconds before>

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<1 second before>

Shutter release

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RECORDING MENU 2

To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 48 to 49.

Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setti ng (page 53)

Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion.

HINT

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...

i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be

possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

i If the digital zoom (page 55) is being used, the large magnification factor

may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to wo rk correctly.

i When the scene mode function is set to night portrait , low light ,

night scenery or fireworks , the motion compensation effect may be insignificant.

i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the

image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

When motion compensation is enabled,

i The following icons are shown on the LCD monitor:

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The video stabilizer is active The photo stabilizer is active Both the video stabilizer and the photo stabilizer are active

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Focus setting (page 53)

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How to use the manual focus

1 Select -, and press the SET

button.

h The focus adjustment bar

appears.

2 Press [G] or [H] to adjust the

focus, and press the SET button.

h The focus is set, and you are

returned to the Recording Screen.

HINT About the macro mode

i When the focus range is set to macro , the zoom is temporarily set to

the wide end.

i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (page 94), you can

change the focus setting from the Recording Screen.

i In some cases it may be difficult for the auto focus to work.

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ISO sensitivity setting (page 53)

With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting.

HINT

i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and

capture images in darker locations, but noise in the capture d images may increase or the images may be irregular.

i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (page94), you can

change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen.

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

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White balance setting (page 53)

This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image , the white balance can be manually set.

How to use the “white set”

1 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.). 2 Select the icon, and press the SET button.

h This completes the white balance setting. h The LCD monitor display momentarily goes dark, and then you are

returned to the Recording Menu. If the icon shows on the Recording Menu, it indicates that the white balance setting was completed.

HINT To cancel the whi t e balance setting

i Select >, and then press the SET button.

If the color or brightness of the screen changes, if bands appear on the screen, or if the LCD monitor flickers during indoor photography...

i When shooting under fluorescent lighting, sodium-vapor lighting, mercury

lighting, etc., the color and/or brightness of the screen may change, or horizontal bands may appear across the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Reset the white balance in the following cases.

h When there is a change in the lighting, or the recording location is

changed

i If the colors in the image are not correct, confirm that the white balance

setting matches the actual light source.

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RECORDING MENU 3

To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 48 to 49.

Exposure setting (page 55)

The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually.

1 Select the desired icon from the

exposure menu, and press the SET button.

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

1 If , is selected, press [I]

or [J] to select aperture value or shutter speed.

2 Press [G] or [H] to change

the setting for the selected parameter.

Aperture: F3.5 to F8.0 Shutter speed: 2S (2 sec) to 1/1500 (1/1500 sec)

*When the aperture is other than F8.0, the shutter speed range is 2S

to 1/1000.

*When the aperture priority g is set to F8.0, the shutter speed range

is 2S to 1/1500.

*Depending on the zoom magnification, the aperture value (F-n umber)

may not be displayed.

2 Press the SET button.

h This completes the exposure setting.

F3.5

1/1000

Shutter speed Aperture

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HINT

i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is

recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

i A slow shutter speed may be useful for Taking pictures in a darker

environment, but noise in the image may be increa sed.

i If the exposure setting is set to T, g or H, by assigning an operation

shortcut to an arrow key (page 94), you can select the T, g or H exposure setting from the Recording Screen.

i The exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene mode

function is active.

When shooting a hi-speed burst...

i T he shutter speed will be faster than 1/30 sec.

When recording a video...

i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec, the shutter speed

will be 1/30 sec.

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

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Subject tracking settin gs (page 55)

Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color tracking function, or capture sharp face shots with the face tracking function.

Shooting with the face tracking function

1 Set the face tracking setting to .

h When the face tracking function is activated, a double green frame

appears superimposed on the face in the center of the LCD monitor.

h Each of the other faces is framed by a single green frame.

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2 Press the [O] button halfway.

h The double green frame changes to orange.

3 Press the [O] button.

h Gently press the [O] button all the way to capture the photo.

2 Press the [@] button.

h Recording begins.

HINT About recording with the subject tracking

i The tracking function may n ot wo rk when the subject in the LCD moni tor is

relatively small or appears dark.

i If the scene mode function setting was fireworks , landscape or

night scenery , it automatically changes to .

i The focus mode changes to 9-point range finder , and the metering

mode changes to multi n.

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Shooting with the color tracking function (ph otos only)

1 Set the color tracking setting to .

h A target mark (+) appears in the center of the LCD monitor.

2 Move the target mark to the desired subject, and press the SET

button.

h When the subject is successfully targeted, a target frame icon (blue

) appears superimposed on the subject.

h While the target frame icon is displayed, press the SET button.

h The target frame icon (red ) continues to be displayed. Press the

SET button once more, and try to engage the target again.

3 Press the [O] button.

h The image is captured at the moment the [O] button is pressed.

HINT If the target frame turns red...

i T he target frame turns red if it has lost track of the subject. It will turn blue

when the subject is successfully targeted again.

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Shortcut setting (page 55)

Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Record i ng Screen is displayed.

1 Select [SHORTCUTS], and

press the SET button.

: Assign the function when [I]

is pressed.

: Assign the function when [J]

is pressed.

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: Assign the function when [G]

is pressed.

: Assign the function when [H]

is pressed.

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:

The most commonly used settings are automatically assigned.

2 Select the arrow key to which you wish to assign the function, and

press the SET button.

h The screen to assign a function to the key appears.

AF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 65). AE LOCK: Lock the exposure setting (page 65). FOCUS: Set the focus (page 87). (This operation shortcut can be

m FLASH: Set the flash operation (page51).

) EXP COMPENSATION: Adjust the exposure (page97). s ISO: Set the ISO sensitivity (pages53 and 88).

O SELF TIMER: Set the self-timer (page 85).

H EXPOSURE: Set the exposure value for the exposure setting

PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video

OFF: No operation shortcut is assigned to the key.

assigned only to the or key.)

(page 90). view) for the Recording Standby Screen display.

When “photo view” is selected, a frame to show the field of view during video recording appears.

SHORTCUTS

OFF OFF OFF

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

Arrow keys

OFF

SET

ENTER

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3 Press [I] or [J].

h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.

Video recording area

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4 Press the SET button.

h The selected function is

assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen.

h To assign functions to the other

keys, repeat steps 2 through 4.

SHORTCUTS

PHOTO VIEW FOCUS

RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

<When [RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS] is selected>

FLASH SELF TIMER

SET

ENTER

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5 Press the MENU button.

h The screen to confirm the

shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Recording Menu.

h This completes the shortcuts

setting.

h On the screen in step 1, press

the MENU button, and the

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.

SHORTCUTS

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Exposure compensation

By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (page 94), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images.

1 Assign the operation shortcut to

the SET button (page 94).

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2 Press the arrow key to which the

operation shortcut was assigned.

The exposure compensation bar

appears.

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3 Press [G] or [H] to adjust the

exposure.

The exposure compensation

numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure compensation bar.

The exposure compensation can be set to a value from –1.8 to +1.8.

The exposure compensation bar is canceled when the MENU button or the SET button is pressed.

HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:

When the pointer is set to ±0.0.

i i

When the camera is set to the playback mode.

After the power is turned off.

When the camera is set to the standby mode.

When the scene mode is changed.

When the USB cable is inserted or removed.

Intelligent Auto mode is activated or deactivated.

Exposure compensation bar

Pointer

ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING

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PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK MENU 1

To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 48 to 49.

Slideshow settings (page 56)

Specify the settings for playin g back files continu ously in a “slideshow” f ormat. In a slideshow of photos, y ou can set the tra nsition time , tr ansition eff ects a nd BGM.

Changing a setting

ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK

1 Select the item you wish to

change, and press the SET button.

2 Press [I] or [J] to change the

setting.

3 Press the SET button.

Begin the slideshow

1 Select [START] and press the SET button.

h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow pla ybac k, press an opera tion butt on. (Pla yback also

stops if the zoom switch is pushed.)

HINT BGM for videos?

i The capture date of edited images changes to the date that the files are

saved.

BGM volume?

i Adjust the volume before beginning the slideshow (page56).

SLIDESHOW

MODE SLIDES INTERVAL EFFECT SETUP MUSIC SELECT

START

SET

ENTER

ALL

SHORT

OFF

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File protect setting (page 56)

Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.

Protect files one by one

1 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and

display the Playback Menu 1 (page 48).

2 Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. 3 Select [PROTECT SINGLE] and

press the SET button.

h [LOCK] appears. h If the protect mode has already

been enabled for the file, then [UNLOCK] appears.

4 Select [LOCK] and press the SET

button.

h The protect mode is set for the

file.

h The protect mark indicates

that the file is locked.

HINT

i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the

card is reformatted.

To select a different image in step 3...

i P ress [G] or [H].

To cancel the protect mode for a file...

i Display the desired file and repeat step s 1 to 3, select [UNLOCK], and

press the SET button. The protect mark will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.

PROTECT

LOCK

RETURN

SET

ENTER

ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK

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Protect selected files

Select multiple files to protect.

1 Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 48). 2 Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. 3 Select [PROTECT SELECTED]

and press the SET button.

h Use the arrow keys to move the

ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK

yellow frame to the file you wish to protect.

4 Press the SET button.

h The selected file is marked with the protect icon . h To cancel a protect selection an d remove the protect icon from a file,

move the yellow frame to the marked file and press the SET button.

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Panasonic HX-WA10 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

ABOUT THE CARD

Media cards that can be used with th is camera (as of February 2011)

PARTS NAMES

SETUP

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

About the temperature alert icon

INSTALLING THE CARD

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

Turning off the camera

Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep mode

DATE AND TIME SETTING

Date and time backup

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

MENU SCREEN

Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen

Using the Menu

Overview of the Menu Screen

INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results

How to use the accessories

VIDEO RECORDING

TAKING PHOTOS

Shoot a photo while recording a video

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

SHOOTING UNDER WATER

Capturing the best colors and audio when shooting underwater (underwater mode)

After using in water

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS

How to save one frame from a video as a photo

DELETING FILES

Delete single/delete all/delete folder

Delete selected

PLAYBACK MODES

21-image display playback

RECORDING MENU 1

Recording mode setting (page 50)

Recorded pixels (page 50)

Scene mode setting (page 51)

Self-timer setting (page 51)

RECORDING MENU 2

Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setti ng (page 53)

Focus setting (page 53)

ISO sensitivity setting (page 53)

White balance setting (page 53)

RECORDING MENU 3

Exposure setting (page 55)

Subject tracking settin gs (page 55)

Shortcut setting (page 55)

Exposure compensation

PLAYBACK MENU 1

Slideshow settings (page 56)

File protect setting (page 56)