Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX38 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX37/DMC-FX38

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

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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

Quick Guide ..............................................8

Standard Accessories .............................10

Names of the Components .....................11

Preparation

Charging the Battery ...............................13

About the Battery (charging/number of

recordable pictures) ................................15

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................17

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........19

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................21

• Changing the clock setting ................22

Setting the Menu.....................................23

• Setting menu items ...........................24

• Using the quick menu .......................26

About the Setup Menu ............................27

Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................33

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............35

• Scene detection ................................37

• AF Tracking Function........................37

• About the flash ..................................38

• Settings in Intelligent auto mode....... 38

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal picture mode) ...............39

• Focusing ...........................................40

• When the subject is not in focus

(such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture

you want to take) ..............................40

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 41

• Direction detection function...............41

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................42

• Using the Optical Zoom/

Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom .....................42

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................44

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................45

• Using the Playback Zoom .................46

• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .....46

Deleting Pictures.....................................47

• To delete a single picture ..................47

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............47

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor............................49

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

Flash........................................................51

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................51

Taking Close-up Pictures........................56

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........57

Compensating the Exposure ...................58

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........59

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) .................60

• [PORTRAIT]......................................61

• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................61

• [TRANSFORM] .................................61

• [SELF PORTRAIT]............................62

• [SCENERY].......................................62

• [SPORTS] .........................................62

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................63

• [NIGHT SCENERY]...........................63

• [FOOD]..............................................63

• [PARTY] ............................................64

• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................64

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................65

• [PET] .................................................66

• [SUNSET]..........................................66

• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................66

• [HI-SPEED BURST]..........................67

• [FLASH BURST] ...............................68

• [STARRY SKY] .................................69

• [FIREWORKS] ..................................69

• [BEACH]............................................70

• [SNOW] .............................................70

• [AERIAL PHOTO]..............................70

• [PIN HOLE] .......................................71

• [FILM GRAIN]....................................71

• [UNDERWATER] ..............................72

Motion Picture Mode ...............................73

Useful Functions at Travel

Destinations.............................................76

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture .........76

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations

(World Time) .....................................79

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Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................81

• [PICTURE SIZE] ...............................81

• [QUALITY].........................................82

• [ASPECT RATIO]..............................83

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]..........................83

• [SENSITIVITY] ..................................84

• [WHITE BALANCE]...........................85

• [AF MODE]........................................87

• [QUICK AF].......................................89

• [BURST]............................................90

• [I.EXPOSURE]..................................91

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ..............................91

• [COLOR MODE] ...............................92

• [STABILIZER] ...................................93

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ........................93

• [AUDIO REC.]...................................94

• [AF ASSIST LAMP]...........................94

• [CLOCK SET]....................................94

Taking and viewing clipboard pictures

(Clipboard mode) ....................................95

• Taking clipboard pictures ..................95

• Viewing clipboard pictures ................97

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ...............................124

Printing the Pictures..............................127

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................128

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them ...................................129

• Print Settings...................................130

Playing Back Pictures on

a TV Screen ..........................................133

• Playing back pictures using the

AV cable (supplied).........................133

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................134

• Playing back on the TV with

component socket ..........................135

Others

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show)..........................................100

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/

[FAVORITE PLAY]) ............................... 103

• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................103

• [FAVORITE PLAY]..........................104

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio................................105

• Motion pictures................................105

• Pictures with audio..........................105

Creating still pictures from a motion

picture ...................................................106

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....108

• [CALENDAR] ..................................108

• [TITLE EDIT]...................................109

• [TEXT STAMP] ...............................111

• [RESIZE] Reducing the picture

size (number of pixels)....................113

• [TRIMMING]....................................114

• [LEVELING] ....................................115

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................116

• [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.] ...........117

• [FAVORITE]....................................118

• [DPOF PRINT] ................................119

• [PROTECT].....................................121

• [AUDIO DUB.].................................122

• [COPY]............................................123

Screen Display ......................................136

Cautions for Use....................................139

Message Display ...................................143

Functions that cannot be set or will

not work under some conditions............146

Troubleshooting.....................................149

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................158

Specifications ........................................162

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Before Use

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Before Use

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

Charge the battery. (P13)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

Insert the battery and the card.

(P17)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P19) Refer to P20 when you use a card.

plug-in type

inlet type

Turn the camera on to take pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!].

2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P35)

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Play back the pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [(].

2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P44)

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Standard Accessories

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

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text) 3 AC Cable 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM

Software:

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Use it to install the software to your PC.

7 CD-ROM

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Operating Instructions

8Strap 9 Battery Carrying Case

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

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was purchased.

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

• The card is optional.

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

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names of the Components

1Flash (P51) 2 Lens (P5, 140) 3 Self-timer indicator (P57)

AF assist lamp (P94)

4 LCD monitor (P49, 136) 5 Status indicator (P18, 29, 35) 6 [MENU/SET] button (P21) 7 [DISPLAY] button (P49) 8 [Q.MENU] (P26)/Delete (P47) button 9 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

(P23)

10 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P58)/

Auto bracket (P59)/White balance fine adjustment (P86)

B: 4/Macro mode (P56)

AF Tracking (P37, 89)

C: 2/Self-timer button (P57)

D: 1/Flash setting button (P51)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the

figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

12 3

or Press 4

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11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P21) 12 Zoom lever (P42) 13 Speaker (P105) 14 Microphone (P73, 94, 122) 15 Shutter button (P35, 73) 16 Mode dial (P33)

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14 15 16

17 Strap eyelet

Be sure to attach the strap when using

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the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

18 Lens barrel 19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P135) 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P124, 127,

133)

21 [DC IN] socket (P124, 127)

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)

22 23

18 19 20 21

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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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Preparation

∫ 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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Preparation

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 time Approx. 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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Preparation

Playback time Approx. 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 time Approx. 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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Preparation

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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Preparation

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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Preparation

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

>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.

)

Built-in Memory

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Preparation

Card

The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card Characteristics

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.

• 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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Preparation

ONOFF

/SET

: :

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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Preparation

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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Preparation

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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Preparation

/SET

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

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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Preparation

356

/SET

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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Preparation

Q.MENU

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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Preparation

123

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]:

2 3

[]/[]/[]

[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 name settings 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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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).

y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

x [USB MODE]

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

z [PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication

system.

• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer

Protocol)” communication system.

Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback mode only)

| [VIDEO OUT]

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

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

Set to match the type of TV. (Playback mode only)

[TV ASPECT]

[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.

[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected.

} [SCENE MENU]

[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene

mode appears.

[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

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A B

[FORMAT]

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

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

turn the camera off during formatting.

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

the card.

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

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

• If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.

~ [LANGUAGE]

Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

language.

Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features.

[DEMO MODE]

DEMO

[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]

[AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a

slide show.

A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration

• In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be

displayed.

• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].

Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].

• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.

• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.

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ONOFF

SCN

Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

Align a desired mode with part C.

•

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where there is no mode will not turn.)

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∫ List of [REC] modes

Intelligent auto mode (P35)

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

! Normal picture mode (P39)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Û Scene mode (P60)

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

Motion picture mode (P73)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

ì Clipboard mode (P95)

Record as a memo.

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ONOFF

[REC] mode: ñ

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

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

The following functions are activated automatically.

• – Scene detection /[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection /[QUICK AF]/

[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation

• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this

unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button)

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [ñ].

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

A Flash B AF assist lamp

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



Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject

is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face

by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

•

The access indication (P19) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P51) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P42)

Note

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

•

• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

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Scene detection

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

> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

Only when [‡] is selected

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

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

•

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

the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.

• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P89).

•

Only when [Œ] is selected

∫ Face detection

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure (P88).

Note

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

•

subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to

the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used

– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is

shaken

• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the

appropriate recording mode.

∫ The Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically.

AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to P89 for details.

Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON].

•

([ ] is displayed on the screen.)

Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject

• AF tracking frame will turn yellow.

• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen.

• Press 4 again to release.

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ISOMAX

800

About the flash

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

brightness.

• When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P53) is enabled, and the flash is

activated twice.

Settings in Intelligent auto mode

• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.

[REC] mode menu

– [PICTURE SIZE]

[AF TRACKING]

¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.

[SETUP] menu

– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]

• The settings of the following items are fixed.

[GUIDE LINE] (P28) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])

[ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P29)

[AUTO REVIEW] (P30) [2SEC.]

Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.

Self-timer (P57) 10 seconds

[QUALITY] (P82) A (Set to [›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M ))

[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P83)

[WHITE BALANCE] (P85) [AWB]

[AF MODE] (P87) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected)

[QUICK AF] (P89) [ON]

[I.EXPOSURE] (P91) [ON]

[STABILIZER] (P93) [AUTO]

[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P94) [ON]

• The following functions cannot be used.

– [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/

[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]

• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the normal picture mode.

What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.

(P81)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P83)/[BURST] (P90)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P92)/

Item Settings

[5MIN.]

[5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶] (P56)

The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at

•

which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification.

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[REC] mode: ·

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Normal picture mode)

Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P35).

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

Set the mode dial to [·].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P81).

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

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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

focused.

• The focus range is 50 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶.

• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,

refer to

“Taking Close-up Pictures” (P56).

Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture.

• The access indication lights (P19) red when pictures

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

∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too

dark (P58)

∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red

(P85)

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1/125

F2.8

ISO

100

1/125

F2.8

ISO

100

Focusing

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

Focus

When the subject is focused

When the subject is not focused

Focus indication On Blinks

AF area White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value F Shutter speed G ISO sensitivity

¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.

(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)

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

the composition of the picture you want to take)

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the

focus and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you

compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1

•

before pressing the shutter button fully.

We recommend that you use the face detection function when taking pictures of people. (P87)

F2.8

1/125

1/125F2.8

ISO

100

F2.8

1/125

1/125F2.8

ISO

100

∫ Subjects and recording conditions

which are difficult to focus

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

•

• When the recordable range display has appeared in red.

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

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

subjects

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Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P93), a tripod or the self-timer

(P57).

Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the

•

moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction – In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or

[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P60)

– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]

Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P117) is set to [ON])

Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.

•

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

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[REC] mode: ñ·¿n¨

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the

Digital Zoom

You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫ Types of zooms

Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom

20k [including optical zoom

Maximum magnification

Picture quality

5k 8.9k

No deterioration No deterioration

Conditions None

¢1

[PICTURE SIZE] with

(P81) is selected.

5k]

35.6k [including extra optical zoom 8.9k]

The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P91) on the [REC] menu is set to [ON].

Screen display

B The digital zoom range is

displayed.

[ ] is displayed.

The AF area becomes larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway in the digital zoom range

¢2

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

with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m –¶)

¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom

lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again.

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

Note

•

The digital zoom cannot be set when õ or ¨ has been selected.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt

the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P57) for taking

pictures.

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A B

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(].

• Normal playback is set automatically in the

following cases.

– When the mode was switched from the [REC]

to [PLAYBACK].

– When the camera was turned on while the

[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

• When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will

be displayed. Refer to pictures

” (P97) for information about playing

back the clipboard.

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture

• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback.

2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward

The file number A and the picture number B only

•

change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture.

• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.

“Viewing clipboard

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P108)

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

• Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the

previous screen.

• Pictures are not rotated for display.

∫ To return to normal playback

1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.

An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.

•

2 Press [MENU/SET].

The picture that was selected will appear.

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/SET

Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).

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

When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after

•

enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

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

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

deteriorates.

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom

position indication appears for about 1 second.

Note

•

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]

mode.

• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P114)

• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

Press [MENU/SET] during playback.

1 2 Press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

[NORMAL PLAY] (P44)

All the pictures are played back.

[SLIDE SHOW] (P100)

The pictures are played back in sequence.

[CATEGORY PLAY] (P103)

The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

[FAVORITE PLAY] (P104)

Your favourite pictures are played back.

¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.

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/SET

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

•

Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted.

To delete a single picture

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

A [DISPLAY] button

‚] button

B [

Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

Press [‚].

Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET].

• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this

step.)

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

pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

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∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P118) setting

The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].)

Note

Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient

•

power or the AC adaptor (optional).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or

[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.

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

• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P121), they will not be deleted

even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

AUTOAUTO

AUTO

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.

A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not

activated. During playback zoom (P46), while playing back motion pictures (P105) and during a slide show (P100), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.

In recording mode

C Normal display D No display E No display (Recording

guide line)

In playback mode

F Normal display G Display with recording

information

H No display

¢1, 2

¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You

can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed.

Note

•

In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is grey. (P60)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

A []:This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a

B []:This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the

well-balanced composition.

screen.

∫ About the Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1 Dark area, mid-tone, and bright area are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take

a picture.

2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area. The pictures with mostly

dark area, such as night scenery, will also have a histogram like this.

3 The picture will become overexposed with more bright area. The pictures with mostly

white area will also have a histogram like this.

Examples of histogram

1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed 3 Overexposed

¢ Histogram

Note

When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in

•

orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

• The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.

• The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.

• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing

software used in PCs etc.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ·¿¨

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A Photo flash

Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

Press 1 [‰].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.

• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P53)

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is

automatically set.

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Item Description of settings

‡: AUTO

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

‰: Forced flash ON

: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

• The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or

[CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P60)

If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark

background.

The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.

Œ:

Forced flash OFF

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the

flash is not permitted.

¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is

activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ About the digital red-eye correction

When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.

¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also

correct objects other than red-eye.

∫ Available flash settings by recording mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)

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

brightness.

• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if

necessary.

• The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash

setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ The available flash range to take pictures

•

The available flash range is an approximation.

ISO sensitivity

AUTO 60 cm to 6.0 m

ISO100 60 cm to 1.9 m 1.0 m

ISO200 60 cm to 2.7 m

ISO400 60 cm to 3.8 m

ISO800 80 cm to 5.4 m

ISO1600 1.15 m to 7.7 m

• In [HIGH SENS.] (P66) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between

[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m to approx. 15.4 m

Tele: Approx. 1.0 m to approx. 7.3 m

• In [FLASH BURST] (P68) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between

[ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 60 cm to approx. 4.0 m

Tele: Approx. 1.0 m to approx. 1.9 m

Wide Tel e

Available flash range

1.0 m to 2.8 m

1.0 m to 1.2 m

1.0 m to 1.8 m

1.0 m to 2.5 m

1.0 m to 3.6 m

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

‡

¢1

to 1/2000th

‰

¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P93). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P83) ¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P60)

1/30

¢1

to 1/2000th

1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th

1¢1 to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th

¢2

¢2, 3

• ¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF]. – When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is

set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].

• In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.

• There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes. – [NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [FLASH BURST]: 1/30th of a second to 1/2000th of a second – [STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds – [FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds – All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second

¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while

[STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].

¢4

Note

•

If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the heat or lighting from the flash.

• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted

properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even

when you press the shutter button fully.

• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the

access indication disappears.

• The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the

camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

5 cm

1 m

[REC] mode: ·n

Taking Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

Press 4 [#].

• In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel,

press 4 again.

Take the pictures.

∫ Focus range

¢ The focus range changes in steps.

Note

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

•

• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,

the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.

Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between

the camera and the subject is more than 1 m it takes longer to focus on it.

• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may

decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ·¿¨

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Press 2 [ë].

Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is

automatically set.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is

activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the

self-timer setting is cancelled.

Note

•

When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before

recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P94) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.

• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in scene mode is fixed to 5.

• Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto mode.

• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode or clipboard mode.

• Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] or [UNDERWATER] in scene mode.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ·¿n¨

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.

Under exposed

Properly exposed

Overexposed

Compensate the exposure towards positive.

Compensate the exposure towards negative.

Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.

• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

Note

EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by

•

the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the

subject.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ·¿

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

With auto bracket d1 EV

1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0EV j1 EV i1 EV

Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.

• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).

Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

Note

When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.

•

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the

pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The auto bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.

• When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review

setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the

subject.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket is set.

• Burst is cancelled when auto bracket is set.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ¿

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode)

When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [¿].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating

the zoom lever.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the

selected scene mode.

∫ About the information

•

If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 3, explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)

Note

•

To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3 above.

• Refer to P55 for information about the shutter speed.

• The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.

• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the

picture may differ from the actual scene.

• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts

them to the optimal setting.

– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following scene modes. – [PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]

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[PORTRAIT]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.

∫ Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

•

[SOFT SKIN]

When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.)

∫ Technique for Soft skin mode

To make this mode more effective:

1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

Note

If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.

•

• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[TRANSFORM]

Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly.

1 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/

SET].

It can be set from the quick menu (P26).

•

2 Take pictures.

Note

[SOFT SKIN] is activated when recording. It becomes harder to detect the [SOFT SKIN] when

•

the level of [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is selected.

• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying in private.

• Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.

• Do not use the material against the object’s interest.

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[SELF PORTRAIT]

Select this to take pictures of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self portrait mode

•

Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is

blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.

• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor

for reviewing.

• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we

recommend using the 2 second self-timer.

Note

•

The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm (Wide).

• You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P94). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will

light up while recording the audio.

• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).

• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will

remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or [PLAYBACK] mode is selected.

• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P93)

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[SCENERY]

This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

[SPORTS]

Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.

Note

•

This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].

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[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)

•

• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for

taking pictures.

• Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject

when taking a picture.

Note

•

The focus range is 0.8 m (Wide)/1.2 m (Tele) to 5 m.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[NIGHT SCENERY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.

∫ Technique for Night scenery mode

•

When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the self-timer for taking picture.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal

processing. This is not a malfunction.

• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

[FOOD]

This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.

Note

•

The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PARTY]

Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness.

∫ Technique for Party mode

Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)

•

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject

when taking pictures.

Note

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

•

[CANDLE LIGHT]

This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

∫ Technique for Candle light mode

•

This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

Note

•

The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P 111).

∫ Birthday/Name setting

1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Enter the birthday or name.

Birthday:

2/1: Select the items (year/month/day). 3/4: Setting.

[MENU/SET]: Exit. Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P109.

When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].

•

• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen

appears automatically.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]

Select the [OFF] setting in step

Note

•

The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or

name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].

• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the

lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.

• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.

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[PET]

Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P111) .

For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P65.

Note

The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].

•

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].

• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.

[SUNSET]

Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun.

[HIGH SENS.]

This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

•

Note

•

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

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[HI-SPEED BURST]

This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and

then press [MENU/SET] to set.

•

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

2 Take pictures.

•

Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.

Maximum Burst speed approx. 6 pictures/second

Number of recordable pictures

• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.

• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type

and/or status of the card used.

• The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.

Note

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

•

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the

ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.

approx. 15 (built-in memory)/approx. 15 to 100¢ (card) ¢ the maximum is 100.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[FLASH BURST]

Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and

then press [MENU/SET] to set.

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

•

2 Take pictures.

Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is

•

pressed fully.

Number of recordable pictures

Note

•

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

• The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the

settings for the first picture.

• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].

• See the Note on P55 when using the flash.

max. 5 pictures

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[STARRY SKY]

This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.

∫ Setting the shutter speed

Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].

1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press

[MENU/SET].

It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the

•

quick menu. (P26)

2 Take pictures.

•

Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.

• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown

screen is displayed.

∫ Technique for Starry sky mode

The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend

•

taking pictures with the self-timer.

Note

•

The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

[FIREWORKS]

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.

∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

•

Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.

Note

•

This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.

• The shutter speed becomes the following. – Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds – When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a

second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)

– You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.

• The AF area is not displayed.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[BEACH]

This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.

Note

•

The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.

• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does

not get into the lens or the terminals.

[SNOW]

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

[AERIAL PHOTO]

This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.

∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode

•

We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Note

•

The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.

• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.

• Be careful about the reflection from the window.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[PIN HOLE]

Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

•

Note

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

•

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m

(Tele) to ¶]

• Face detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the

edges of the screen.

[FILM GRAIN]

Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.

∫ Picture size and aspect ratio

Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

•

Note

•

[QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].

• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.

• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m

(Tele) to ¶]

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AWB

[UNDERWATER]

Use the marine case (DMW-MCFX35; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a natural colour.

Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)

You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press 2 to fix the focus.

The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused.

•

• Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.

• When you rotate the zoom lever, the AF lock is cancelled. In this

case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.

• You cannot set to AF lock when [AF MODE] is set to [ ].

White balance fine adjustment

You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather.

1 Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.]. 2 Press 2/1 to adjust the white balance.

2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

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Select [0] if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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If you adjust the white balance, [ ] appears on the screen in red or blue.

Note

•

The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

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[REC] mode: n

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Motion Picture Mode

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [n].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

A Audio recording

• The available recording time B is displayed on the top

right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight

away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication

lights.

• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when

recording starts (the first frame).

• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the

built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera

stops recording automatically.

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Changing the settings for the picture quality

• When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed

card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then press

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

Item Picture size fps Aspect ratio

• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

• You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.

• You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.

• [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component

cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to

(P135) for details.

• The file size with [ ] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.

¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

1280k720 pixels 30

848k480 pixels 30

640k480 pixels 30

320k240 pixels

“Playing back on the TV with component socket”

16:9

4:3

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

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Note

Refer to P161 for information about the available recording time.

•

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

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

recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording

time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. (DMC-FX37PL/DMC-FX37SG/DMC-FX38GC)

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording

exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen. (DMC-FX37EG/DMC-FX37E)

• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the

quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.

• LUMIX models sold after August 2008 have improved sound quality, so motion picture cannot

be played back on previous models.

• In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used. – [š] and [ ] in [AF MODE]/Direction detection function/[AUTO] and [MODE2] on the optical

image stabilizer function

• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] mode: ñ·¿n

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.

If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P 111).

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

•

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

• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P21)

Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.

Press 3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press

Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].

Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].

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Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET].

• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while

the date bar is displayed.

Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1.

Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].

Enter the location.

• For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P109.

Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

Take a picture.

• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about

5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.

• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.

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∫ Cancelling the travel date

The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step [OFF] in step

3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to

3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].

Note

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The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P79) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

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

• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure

date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed.

• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]

(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded.

• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date

change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)

• The text set as [LOCATION] can be edited later with [TITLE EDIT].

• The names for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] will not be recorded when [LOCATION] is set.

• [LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.

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Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.

You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take.

Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P21)

•

Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.

• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE

SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/ SET], and set the home area on the screen in step

Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET].

A Current time B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press

3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.

• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not

advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one hour.

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Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination

area or the home area is displayed.

Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

D Current time of the destination area E Time difference

• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination,

press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to return to the original time.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note

•

Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.

• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.

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

difference from the home area.

• The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel

destination.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

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3072k2304 pixels

1600k1200 pixels

3072k2048 pixels

3072k1728 pixels

Applicable modes:

∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].

¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.

(10M) 3648k2736 pixels

(7M )

(5M ) 2560k1920 pixels

(3M ) 2048k1536 pixels

(2M )

(0.3M ) 640k480 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].

(9M) 3648k2432 pixels

(6M )

(4.5M ) 2560k1712 pixels

(2.5M ) 2048k1360 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].

(7.5M) 3648k2056 pixels

(5.5M )

(3.5M ) 2560k1440 pixels

(2M ) 1920k1080 pixels

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Note

“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

•

• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The

higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough)

¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.

• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.

• The extra optical zoom does not work in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST],

[FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.

• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.

• Refer to P158 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

[QUALITY]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

Applicable modes:

[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)

[›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of

pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)

Note

•

Refer to P158 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

ISOMAX

400

ISOMAX

800

ISOMAX

1600

[ASPECT RATIO]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

Applicable modes:

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[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV

[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera

[W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

[X][Y][W]

Note

•

The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P155)

[INTELLIGENT ISO]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.

•

• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the

amount of picture noise.

Note

•

Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.

• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at

the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully.

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting

[COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P92)

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[SENSITIVITY]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

Applicable modes:

[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]

ISO sensitivity

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Note

•

When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the flash.)

• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO sensitivity

level or set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL], and then take pictures. (P92)

100 1600

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

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[WHITE BALANCE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Applicable modes:

[AWB]: Automatic adjustment

[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]

[Ó]: Set manually

Note

•

The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB] or [Ó].

• The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white

balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)

∫ Setting the white balance manually

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1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the

frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

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10)

∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]

You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance.

Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].

•

1 Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears

and then press

2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish.

• Select [0] to return to the original white balance.

2/1 to adjust the white balance.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

•

• The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.

• You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

• The white balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the white

balance using [Ó].

• In the [UNDERWATER] in scene mode, the white balance is fixed at [AWB], but it can be

finely adjusted.

∫ Auto white balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1 Auto white balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin colour Temperature

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[AF MODE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.

Applicable modes:

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[š]: Face detection

[ ]: AF Tracking

[]: 11-area-focusing

[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing

(High speed)

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing

[Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)

Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.

The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the screen.

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the screen.

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Note

•

The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].

• If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.

• Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].

• The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the

AF mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.

• The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.

• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY], [AERIAL PHOTO] and [UNDERWATER] in

scene mode.

– In motion picture mode.

∫ About [š]

The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.

Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition

•

function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].

– When the face is not facing the camera – When the face is at an angle – When the face is extremely bright or dark – When there is little contrast on the faces – When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. – When the face appears small on the screen – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking – When digital zoom is used

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∫ About [ƒ]

•

You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.

• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the

shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)

1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking

frame, and press 4 to lock the subject

AF tracking frame will continuously focus on

•

the subject's movement once the subject is recognised.

• AF tracking is turned off when 4 is pressed

again.

Before locking Locked

2 Take the picture

Note

•

Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.

– When the subject is too small – When the recording location is too dark – When the subject is moving too fast – When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject. – When jitter is occurring – When using the zoom

• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again.

• AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed

to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.

• [QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.

• It is not possible to set [ ] in [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], or

in the motion picture mode.

• It is not possible to set [ ] in [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE].

• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]

[QUICK AF]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]

Note

•

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

• It does not operate during AF tracking.

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[BURST]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.

Applicable modes:

Burst speed (pictures/

second)

Number of recordable

pictures

¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.

• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when

the flash is not activated.

Note

•

When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited

– The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of

card, the picture size and the quality.

– You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.

• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.

• When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings

used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to [ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.

• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors,

outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.

• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording

environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.

• Burst mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.

• If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture

data.

• [Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.

• Auto bracket is cancelled when burst is set.

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[OFF] ˜ ò

—2.5

—max. 3

—max. 5

›

approx. 2

Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card.

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[I.EXPOSURE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.

Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]

Note

•

When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

• Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than

[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.

• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.

• [ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.

[DIGITAL ZOOM]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]/[ON]

Note

•

Refer to P42 for details.

• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be

set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].

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[COLOR MODE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved.

Applicable modes:

[STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.

[NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer.

[VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper.

[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.

[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.

[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.

[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.

Note

When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we

•

recommend setting to [NATURAL].

• You cannot set [COOL] or [WARM] in Intelligent auto mode. Also, you cannot set [NATURAL] or

[VIVID] in motion picture mode.

• Different colour modes can be set in different [REC] modes.

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[STABILIZER]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]

[AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.

[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.

[MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.

Note

The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.

• – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following a moving subject. – When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.

Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.

• The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in

[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.

• In motion picture mode, [AUTO] or [MODE2] cannot be set.

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[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.

Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]

Minimum shutter speed setting 1/250– 1 –

Note

This should usually be set to [1/8] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed

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other than [1/8], [ ] appears on the screen.)

• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we

recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend

recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Brightness Darker Brighter

Jitter Less More

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

[AUDIO REC.]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.

[ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen.

• If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is cancelled.

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The sound is set separately from [AUDIO REC.] (P96) in the clipboard mode.

• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.

• Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment.

Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded. (It will stop in 5 seconds)

Note

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[AF ASSIST LAMP]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.

Applicable modes:

[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter

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• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking

button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)

Note

The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m.

pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

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[CLOCK SET]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.

To set the year, month, day and time. It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Mode dial: ¨

Taking and viewing clipboard pictures

(Clipboard mode)

This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing. Clipboard pictures can be recorded, played back and deleted only when the mode dial is set to [¨].

Taking clipboard pictures

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

Set the mode dial to [¨].

Take the pictures.

• Number of recordable pictures when using the built-in memory solely for clipboard

pictures

Picture size 2M 1M

Number of recordable pictures 97 146

– If the built-in memory contains pictures recorded in another recording mode, fewer

pictures can be recorded than the figures given above.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Clipboard recording menu

The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording.

Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press

Item Description of setting

[PICTURE SIZE]

[AUDIO REC.]

[LCD MODE]

[CLOCK SET] Used to set the clock.

Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Used to change the picture size. 2M : initial setting (Prefer quality) 1M : prefer quantity

Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures. ¢This setting is not reflected in [AUDIO REC.] (P94) in the [REC] mode menu.

This has same function as the [LCD MODE] in the [SETUP] menu.

(P28)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Viewing clipboard pictures

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(].

Set the mode dial to [¨].

Press 2/1 to move the picture.

2: Play back the previous picture.

1: Play back the next picture.

• When the zoom lever is turned to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To

return to the full-screen display, turn the zoom lever to [Z] (T).

∫ Deleting clipboard pictures

The steps taken are the same as for normal deletion. Refer to P47.

When a picture with a zoom mark is deleted, it will no longer be possible to view the picture

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prior to zooming either.

• Zoomed pictures can also be deleted.

Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks)

This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” on

P46.

Select the position to record by zoom lever and 3/4/2/1.

Press [MENU/SET].

• The zoom mark [ ] A now appears on the picture stored in the

memory.

• To change the zoom magnification or position, repeat the steps

above.

• To exit the zoom mark setting, return the zoom magnification to

[L] (W) (1k).

∫ Viewing pictures stored in the memory

1 Press 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark [ ]. 2 Rotate the zoom lever to [Z] (T).

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Clipboard playback menu

When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P96).)

Item Description of setting

[CANCEL

MARK]

[AUDIO DUB.]

Used to release the zoom position.

1 Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ ]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to cancel.

Used to add sound after the clipboard pictures are recorded.

1 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to start/stop recording.

Used to copy clipboard pictures onto a card one at a time.

[COPY]

¢Zoom marks are not copied.

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

[LCD MODE]

This has same function as the [LCD MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P28)

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

Settings During Clipboard

• Following functions are fixed.

Item

[GUIDE LINE] ([REC. INFO.])

[GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO]

[ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE])

[ECONOMY] ([AUTO LCD OFF])

[SELFTIMER] 2 seconds [AF ASSIST LAMP] [ON]

[QUALITY] ›

• In the clipboard mode, the following functions cannot be used. – [AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[QUICK AF]/

[BURST]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR MODE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/ [HISTOGRAM]/[SLIDE SHOW]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]

• The [STABILIZER] (P93) setting in [REC] mode is also reflected in clipboard mode.

Description

of settings

[OFF] [ASPECT RATIO] X

5 minutes [WHITE BALANCE] [AWB]

[OFF] [AF MODE] Ø

Item

Description

of settings

• Other items in the [SETUP] menu can be set in the normal picture mode, etc. Setting will be

reflected to the clipboard mode.

Note

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Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind. (P2)

• The [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P108) function cannot be used.

• When the pictures recorded in another recording mode have been rotated (P117) and copied

(P123) as clipboard pictures, the pictures prior to rotation will be shown.

• You cannot print while playing clipboard. (Clipboard image copied to card can be printed.)

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Advanced (Playback)

[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)

You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET].

• Set the mode dial to anything except [¨].

Press 1.

Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

• [FAVORITE] can be selected only when [FAVORITE] on the

[PLAYBACK] menu (P118) is at [ON] and there are pictures already set as favourites.

When [ALL] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 4

Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].

Press 4 to finish the slide show.

• Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX38 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

Contents

Quick Guide

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

Preparation

Charging the Battery

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the clock setting

Setting the Menu

Setting menu items

Using the quick menu

About the Setup Menu

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Basic

Scene detection

AF Tracking Function

About the flash

Settings in Intelligent auto mode

Focusing

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Direction detection function

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Using the Playback Zoom

Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

Deleting Pictures

To delete a single picture

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Taking Close-up Pictures

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Compensating the Exposure

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode)

[PORTRAIT]

[SOFT SKIN]

[TRANSFORM]

[SELF PORTRAIT]

[SCENERY]

[SPORTS]

[NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[NIGHT SCENERY]

[FOOD]

[PARTY]

[CANDLE LIGHT]

[BABY1]/[BABY2]

[PET]

[SUNSET]

[HIGH SENS.]

[HI-SPEED BURST]

[FLASH BURST]

[STARRY SKY]

[FIREWORKS]

[BEACH]

[SNOW]

[AERIAL PHOTO]

[PIN HOLE]

[FILM GRAIN]

[UNDERWATER]

Motion Picture Mode

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture

Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

[QUALITY]

[ASPECT RATIO]