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Dear Customer,
Before Use
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future
reference.
Before Use
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
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THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera
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may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating
Instructions.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE
EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warn ing
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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Before Use
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
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ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 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.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE
UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.
∫ About the battery pack
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Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.
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Before Use
∫ Care of the camera
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Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD
monitor may be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when
you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on
a rainy day or on a beach.
• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to
allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the
lens, buttons etc.
• If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body
carefully.
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Before Use
∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear
naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P139)
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Before Use
Information for Your Safety.......................2
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
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• This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected
to it.
22 Tripod receptacle
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When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
23 Card/Battery door (P17)
24 Release lever (P17)
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24
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18
19
20
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should
also be the same.)
Attach the battery with
attention to the direction of the
battery.
plug-in type
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• The AC cable does not fit entirely into
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain
as shown on the right.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator A lights green.
• Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after
approx. 120 min maximum).
inlet type
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
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∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
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The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
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After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical
outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the
battery to swell up.)
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
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indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully
charged battery.
∫ The battery life
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording timeApprox. 150 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
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• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer
function is set to [AUTO].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD
mode.
(P28)
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable
pictures decreases to about 77.]
Approx. 310 pictures
By CIPA standard in normal picture mode
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Playback timeApprox. 400 min
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫ Charging
Charging timeApprox. 120 min maximum
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the
same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is
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charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the
battery before it is exhausted.
• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert it fully being careful about
the direction you insert it. Pull the lever
A in the direction of the arrow to remove
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
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1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
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Note
Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
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• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
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When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in
the built-in memory and played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.
• Clipboard pictures (P95) are stored on the built-in memory even if a
card is inserted.
• When using the built-in memory
k
>ð (access indication
• When using the card
† (access indication
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
the card).
• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used
becomes full.
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P123)
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
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Built-in Memory
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Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB,
16 GB, 32 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard• Still pictures only.
¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being
used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
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• Fast recording and writing speed
• Write-Protect switch A provided (When
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format data is restored
when the switch is returned to its
original position.)
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
Note
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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or
the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P32)]. Furthermore, do not subject
the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and
this unit may no longer operate normally.
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P32)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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ONOFF
2
3
/SET
MENU
4
:
:
5
6
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in
[PLAYBACK] mode.)
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P79)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
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format.
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the
below.
“Changing the clock setting” procedure
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Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P24)
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It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
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• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P111) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
[MODE] playback mode menu
(P44, 100 to 104)
• This menu lets you
select the setting of
the playback methods
such as playback or
slide show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE] .
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P108 to 123)! [REC] mode menu (P81 to 94)
• This menu lets you
make the rotation,
protection, trimming
or DPOF settings, etc.
of recorded pictures.
[SETUP] menu (P27 to 32)
• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you
to operate the camera.
• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or
[PLAYBACK MODE].
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
• This menu lets you
set the colouring,
sensitivity, aspect
ratio, number of pixels
and other aspects of
the pictures you are
recording.
∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P146.
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/SET
MENU
Setting menu items
This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the normal picture mode
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to
[(], and proceed to step
4.
Set the mode dial to [·].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating the zoom lever.
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7
8
/SET
MENU
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Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press 2.
Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu
icon [ ].
Press 1.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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Q.MENU
A
Using the quick menu
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
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Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P93) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE
DEMO.] can be displayed.
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3
/4/2/1 to select the menu item and
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to
close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
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[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
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Refer to P21 for details.
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
[WORLD TIME]
• Refer to P79 for details.
— [TRAVEL DATE]
• Refer to P76 for details.
r [BEEP]
“ [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET]
[LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r [BEEP LEVEL]:
[s] (Muted)
[t] (Low)
[u] (High)
[BEEP TONE]:
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[]/[]/[]
[SHUTTER VOL.]:
[] (Muted)
[] (Low)
[] (High)
[SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u [VOLUME]
Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
[MONITOR]
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
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These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
[LCD MODE]
LCD
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright
it is around the camera.
… [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of sunlight etc. shining on it, use your hand or another
object to block the light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
[GUIDE LINE]
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P49)
[REC. INFO.]:
[OFF]/[ON]
[PATTERN]:
[]/[]
• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.
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This allows you to set either to display or not display the
[HISTOGRAM]
histogram. (P50)
[OFF]/[ON]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
q [ECONOMY]
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
[AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.
• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the
LCD monitor again.
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.
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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
o [AUTO REVIEW]
[2SEC.]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons
is pressed.
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then
enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P59),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P67) and [FLASH BURST] (P68) in scene mode, burst mode (P90) and
when recording still pictures with audio (P94). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
• In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
v [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P126)
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P32) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
w [RESET]
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P117) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P118) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]
mode menu.
– The birthday and namesettings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P65) and [PET] (P66) in scene mode.
– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P76) (departure date, return date, location)
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial
settings.
– The [WORLD TIME] (P79) setting.
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
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