Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS80 User Manual
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LS80
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read these
Operating Instructions carefully and keep
them handy for future reference.
Information for Your
Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
* DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
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.
Before Use
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
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and components, menu items, etc.
of your Digital Camera may look
somewhat different from those shown
in the illustrations in these Operating
Instructions.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
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Other names, company names,
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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.
Product Identication Marking is located
on the bottom of unit.
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Before Use
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)
resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which
could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local
authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer
or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these
products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted
on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you
may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the
purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable
Care for the camera
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Do not strongly shake or bump
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the camera. The camera may not be
operated normally, recording of pictures
may be disabled or the lens and the LCD
monitor may be damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause the camera
to malfunction. Make sure that sand
or dust does not get into the lens, the
ash or the terminals when using the
camera on a beach etc.
Make sure that water does not get into
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the camera when using it on a rainy day
or on a beach.
• This camera is not waterproof.
In case the camera comes into contact
with water, wipe it off with a dry cloth.
When the camera does not operate
normally, contact your dealer or your
nearest servicentre.
Before Use
About the LCD monitor
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• Do not press the LCD monitor with
excessive force. Uneven colours may
appear on the LCD monitor and it may
malfunction.
Condensation may form on the LCD
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monitor in places with large temperature
differences. Wipe the condensation with
a soft, dry cloth.
If the camera is cold when you turn it on,
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the picture on the LCD monitor will be
slightly darker than usual at rst.
However, the picture will return to normal
brightness when the internal temperature
of the camera increases.
Extremely high precision technology
is employed to produce the LCD
monitor screen. However there may
be some dark or bright spots (red,
blue or green) on the screen. This is
not a malfunction. The LCD monitor
screen has more than 99.99% effective
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels
inactive or always lit.
The spots will not be recorded in
pictures stored in the built-in memory
or a card.
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Before Use
About the Lens
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Do not press the lens or the lens barrel
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with excessive force.
Do not leave the camera with the lens
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facing the sun as it may cause the
camera to malfunction. Also, be careful
when you leave the camera outside or
near a window.
About Condensation (When the lens
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is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient
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temperature or humidity changes
as described below. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the
cold outdoors to the warm indoors
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera
– In humid places
To prevent condensation, put the camera
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in a plastic bag until the temperature
of the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. 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.
When not using the camera for a long
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period of time
Store the batteries in a cool and dry place
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with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15 °C to 25 °C,
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
Always remove the batteries and the card
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from the camera.
If the batteries are left inserted in the
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camera they will discharge as a weak
electric current passes through them
even if the camera is turned off. [Read
P12 for information about Ni-MH (nickel
metal hydride) batteries.]
We recommend storing the camera with
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a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it
in a closet or a cabinet.
About cards that can be used in this
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unit
You can use an SD Memory Card,
an SDHC Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard.
When the term card is used in these
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operating instructions this refers to the
following types of Memory Cards.
– SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 16 GB)
– MultiMediaCard
More specic information about memory
cards that can be used with this unit.
When you use a card of 4 MB or more
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capacity, you can use only the SDHC
Memory Card with SDHC logo that is
based on the SD Standard.
A MultiMediaCard is compatible with still
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pictures only.
Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Preparation
Standard Accessories ............................... 8
Names of the Components ....................... 9
Quick Guide ............................................ 10
About the Batteries ................................. 11
Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card
(Optional) ............................................ 15
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ....... 16
Setting Up the Clock
(Turning the camera [ON]
for the rst time) .................................. 17
Checking the clock setting .................. 17
Changing the clock setting.................. 17
Basics of Modes and Menus .................. 18
About the mode .................................. 18
About the menu .................................. 19
Basic settings (Setup menu) ................... 20
BATTERY TYPE ................................. 21
CLOCK SET ....................................... 21
WORLD TIME ..................................... 21
MONITOR ........................................... 21
LCD MODE ......................................... 21
BEEP .................................................. 21
GUIDE LINE ....................................... 21
TRAVEL DATE ................................... 21
ECONOMY ......................................... 22
AUTO REVIEW................................... 22
NO.RESET ......................................... 22
RESET ................................................ 23
USB MODE......................................... 23
VIDEO OUT ........................................ 23
TV ASPECT ........................................ 23
SCENE MENU .................................... 23
FORMAT............................................. 23
LANGUAGE ........................................ 24
DEMO MODE ..................................... 24
LCD Monitor and Changes
to the Display ...................................... 25
Basic
Taking Pictures Easily
( Intelligent Mode) .......................... 26
Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting
( Normal Picture Mode) .................. 28
Photography basics
– exposure, focus, and colour .......... 29
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 31
Using the optical zoom /
the extra optical zoom (EZ) .............. 31
Using the easy zoom button ............... 32
Using the digital zoom ....................... 33
Playing Back Pictures
(Q Normal playback mode) .............. 34
Deleting Pictures .................................... 35
Advanced-Shooting
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 37
Changing the information displayed ... 37
Making the LCD monitor easier to see
(LCD mode) ...................................... 38
Taking Pictures Using
the Built-in Flash ................................. 39
Taking Close-up Pictures
(AF w Macro Shooting) ..................... 42
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 43
Compensating the Exposure .................. 44
Auto Bracket Recording .......................... 45
Scene Mode ........................................... 46
Portrait mode .................................. 47
Soft skin mode ................................ 47
Self portrait mode............................ 47
Scenery mode ................................. 47
Sports mode.................................... 48
Night portrait mode ......................... 48
Night scenery mode ........................ 48
Food mode ...................................... 48
Party mode...................................... 49
Candle light mode ........................... 49
Baby mode 1 ................................... 49
Baby mode 2 ................................... 49
Pet mode......................................... 50
Sunset mode ................................... 50
High sensitivity mode ...................... 50
High-speed burst mode................... 50
Starry sky mode .............................. 51
Fireworks mode .............................. 52
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Beach mode .................................... 52
Snow mode ..................................... 52
Aerial photo mode ........................... 52
Motion Picture Mode ............................... 53
Vacation Date Recording ........................ 55
Displaying the Time at the Travel
Destination .......................................... 57
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 59
[PICTURE SIZE] / [QUALITY] ............. 60
Setting a picture size and quality that
matches your use of the pictures ..... 60
[ASPECT RATIO] ............................... 61
[INTELLIGENT ISO] ........................... 61
[SENSITIVITY] .................................... 62
[WHITE BALANCE] ............................ 62
[AF MODE] / [QUICK AF] ................... 64
[BURST].............................................. 65
[COLOR MODE] ................................. 65
[STABILIZER] ..................................... 66
[AF ASSIST LAMP]............................. 66
Advanced-Viewing
Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback) .................................. 67
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
( CALENDAR) ............................... 68
Using the Playback Zoom ....................... 69
Playing Back Pictures Automatically
(a Slide Show) ................................. 70
Searching by Recording Information
( Category Play) ............................ 71
Playing Back Your Favourite Pictures
(★ Favorite Play) ................................ 72
Playing Back Motion Pictures ................. 73
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu ...... 74
[CALENDAR] ...................................... 74
[TITLE EDIT] ....................................... 74
[TEXT STAMP] ................................... 76
[RESIZE] ............................................. 78
[TRIMMING]........................................ 79
[ASPECT CONV.] ............................... 80
[ROTATE] / [ROTATE DISP.] ............. 81
[FAVORITE] ........................................ 82
[DPOF PRINT] .................................... 83
[PROTECT]......................................... 85
[COPY]................................................ 86
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC ................................ 87
Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant
Printer ................................................. 90
Playing Back Pictures with
a TV Screen ........................................ 94
About the AC Adaptor ............................. 95
Others
Screen Display ....................................... 96
Cautions for Use ..................................... 98
Message Display .................................. 100
Troubleshooting .................................... 102
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time ................. 108
Specications ....................................... 111
Standard Accessories
Preparation
Before using your camera, check the
contents.
Batteries
AA Alkaline batteries (LR6)
AV Cable
USB Connection Cable
CD-ROM (Software)
CD-ROM (Operating Instructions)
Strap
Card is optional.
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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
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Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
About illustrations in these operating
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instructions
Please note that the appearance of the
product, the illustration or the menu screen
are a little different from those in actual use.
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Preparation
AV OUT
DIGITAL
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Names of the Components
1�
2�
3�
4�
5�
6�
7�
8�
9�
10�
11�
12�
13�
14�
15�
[E. ZOOM] (Easy zoom) button (P32)
Zoom lever (P31)
Shutter button (P26, 53)
Microphone (P53)
Flash (P39)
Self-timer indicator (P43)
AF assist lamp (P66)
Lens part
Lens barrel
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
(P87, 90, 94)
LCD monitor (P37, 96)
Recording/playback switch (P18)
[MENU/SET] button (P17)
Camera ON/OFF switch (P17)
[MODE] button (P18)
Cursor buttons
w /Self-timer button (P43)
r /Macro button (P42)
q /Flash mode button (P39)
e /Exposure compensation (P44)
/Auto bracket (P45) /Backlight
compensation (P27) button
In these operating instructions,
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operations using the cursor buttons
are described as follows.
e.g.: When you
press the
r button.
22�
23�
Tripod receptacle
When you use a tripod, make sure
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the tripod is stable with the camera
attached to it.
Battery door (P15)
Status indicator (P15, 22, 25)
16�
[DISPLAY] button (P37)
17�
[Q.MENU] (P59) /Delete (P35) button
18�
DC coupler door (P87, 90, 95)
19�
Card door (P15)
20�
Strap eyelet
21�
Attach the strap when using the
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camera to prevent it from dropping.
Quick Guide
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2
Preparation
This is the overview of the procedure
to record pictures with this camera. For
each operation, be sure to refer to the
corresponding pages.
Insert the batteries.
1�
When you do not use the card
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(optional), you can record or play back
pictures on the built-in memory. Refer
to P16 when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take
2�
pictures.
Set the clock. (P17)
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Select the type of battery in use in
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[BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP]
menu. (P21)
Play back the pictures.
3�
1Set the recording/playback switch to
[Q].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P34)
1Set the recording/playback switch to
[ ].
2Press the shutter button to take pictures.
(P28)
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Preparation
About the Batteries
A
:
B
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3
8 M
Usable batteries
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AA Alkaline batteries (supplied)
AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal
hydride) batteries (optional)
AA Oxyride batteries (optional)
One of the following messages
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appears when you insert batteries for
the rst time, change the batteries
when they become exhausted etc.
[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING:
ALKALINE/Ni-MH] / [CURRENT
BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]
If the batteries inserted are different
from the type displayed in the
message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the
[SETUP] menu. (P21)
The battery type that is set can be
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distinguished by the colour of the
battery indication (white or blue).
A When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are
selected
The battery indication turns white.
B When oxyride batteries are selected
The battery indication turns blue.
We recommend using Panasonic
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batteries.
Battery performance may vary greatly
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depending on the brand used and
the storage life and conditions of the
batteries.
Battery performance temporarily
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deteriorates in low temperature
conditions [10 °C or less]. However, it
recovers when the temperature returns
to normal.
Depending on the temperature and the
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conditions of use, the camera may not
operate properly and the batteries may
become exhausted without warning
because the battery indication is
not displayed correctly. This is not a
malfunction.
We recommend turning the camera off
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frequently while recording to conserve
battery power for longer battery life. If
you will be using the camera for long
periods of time, using rechargeable NiMH batteries is recommended.
Exhausted batteries may recover some
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performance if left for a period of time.
However, they cannot be used for a long
time. Be sure to replace them with new
batteries.
Unusable batteries
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Manganese
Lithium batteries
batteries
Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries
Operation is not guaranteed when using
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the batteries listed above. The batteries
can leak and the following malfunctions
can occur:
The remaining battery power is not
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displayed accurately.
The camera does not turn on.
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Data written to the built-in memory or
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the card is damaged resulting in loss of
the photographs.
Preparation
Battery shapes that cannot be used
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Batteries with unusual shapes cause
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leakage, heat generation or explosion if
inserted in the camera.
Batteries with the covering partly or fully
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peeled off. Never use these batteries.
(Refer to the illustration below.)
All or part of the
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covering on the
battery is peeled
off.
Proper Care and Handling of Batteries
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Mishandling batteries may cause leakage,
heat generation, re or explosion. Observe
the following.
Do not heat or expose to ame.
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Do not leave the batteries in an
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automobile exposed to direct sunlight
for a long period of time with doors and
windows closed.
Do not splash batteries with water/sea
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water or wet battery terminals.
Do not peel off or scratch the covering on
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batteries.
Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to
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other strong impacts.
Do not use batteries that show signs of
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leakage, deformation, discoloration etc.
Do not store batteries in high humidity
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areas or high temperatures.
Keep batteries away from children.
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Always use 2 new batteries of the same
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type when replacing batteries.
Remove the batteries if you do not intend
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to use the unit for a long time.
Batteries may heat up soon after you
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start using the unit. Turn the camera off
and wait until the battery temperature
decreases before removing them.
Battery performance deteriorates and
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recording/playback time decreases when
The ) pole is at.•
the ambient temperature is low [10 °C or
less]. This is particularly true when using
alkaline or oxyride batteries so warm them
in your pocket etc. before using them. Make
sure that no metal objects such as a lighter
are placed together with the batteries when
warming them in your pocket.
If there is grease or dirt on the battery
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poles, the recording/playback time may
become extremely short. Before inserting
the batteries, clean the battery terminals
with a soft, dry cloth.
If battery leakage occurs, remove the
batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage
in the battery compartment. Insert new
batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
If battery electrolyte spills on your hands
or clothes, thoroughly wash them with
water. Battery electrolyte can cause loss
of sight if it comes into contact with your
eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them
immediately with clean water and consult
a doctor.
Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)
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You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging
them with a nickel metal hydride battery
charger. However, improper handling of
the batteries may cause leakage, heat
generation, re or explosion. Observe the
following.
If rechargeable batteries are to be used,
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rechargeable batteries manufactured by
Panasonic are recommended.
If there is dirt on the battery poles, you
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may not be able to charge normally.
Clean the battery poles and the battery
recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
When charging batteries for the rst time,
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or after having not used them for a long
period of time, they may not charge fully.
This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and
is not a malfunction. Battery performance
will become normal after a few charges
and discharges.
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Preparation
We recommend charging the batteries after
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they are fully discharged. If you charge the
batteries before they are fully discharged,
it can reduce battery performance. This is
called “memory effect”.
If “memory effect” occurs, continue using
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the batteries until the camera stops
working and then charge them fully.
Battery performance will be restored after
a few charges and discharges.
Over time Ni-MH batteries naturally
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discharge and their capacity lowers even
when they are not used.
Once the batteries have reached full
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charge, do not continue to charge them.
Do not peel off or scratch the covering on
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Ni-MH batteries.
Read the operating instructions for the
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battery charger.
Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery
capacity gradually decreases over time. If
the length of time you can use the camera
is extremely short even after fully charging
the batteries, they may have exceeded
their life span. Purchase new batteries.
Battery life differs depending on the
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conditions of storage and usage and the
environment.
When not using the batteries for a long
period of time
If the batteries are left in the camera they
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will discharge. This is because a small
electrical current continues to ow even
when the camera is turned off. If the
batteries continue to be left in the camera,
they will discharge excessively and may
become unusable even if charged.
When storing the batteries for a long
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period of time, we recommend charging
them once a year. Remove the batteries
from the camera and store them again
after they have completely discharged.
For the United Kingdom and
Continental Europe
Notice about the rechargeable battery
The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling
regulations.
Battery life
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The number of recordable pictures (By
CIPA standard in normal picture mode
[ ])
Batteries Used
Panasonic Alkaline
batteries
(supplied or optional)
Fully charged
Panasonic Ni-MH
batteries (optional)
Panasonic Oxyride
batteries (optional)
Number of recordable
pictures (Approx.)
180 pictures
(90 min)
470 pictures
(235 min)
270 pictures
(135 min)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
Temperature: 23 °C/
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Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is
on Û1.
Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card
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(16 MB)
Starting recording 30 seconds after
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the camera is turned on. (When the
optical image stabilizer function is set to
[MODE2])
Recording once every 30 seconds,
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with full ash every second recording.
Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to
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Wide or vice versa in every recording.
Turning the camera off every 10
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recordings./Leaving the camera until the
batteries cool down.
Û1 The number of recordable pictures
decreases when the auto power LCD,
power LCD or high angle mode is used
(P38).
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera &
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Imaging Products Association].
Preparation
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: about 1/4 the number when
recording once every 30 seconds)
The number of recordable pictures in
low temperatures (In normal picture
mode [ ] when the temperature is 0 °C
and other recording conditions comply
with CIPA standard.)
Batteries Used
Panasonic Alkaline
batteries
(supplied or optional)
Fully charged
Panasonic Ni-MH
batteries (optional)
Panasonic Oxyride
batteries (optional)
Please note that the performance
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Number of recordable
pictures (Approx)
40 pictures
(20 min)
390 pictures
(195 min)
50 pictures
(25 min)
of alkaline batteries and oxyride
batteries signicantly decreases in low
temperature conditions.
Playback time
Batteries Used
Panasonic Alkaline
batteries
(supplied or optional)
Fully charged
Panasonic Ni-MH
batteries (optional)
Panasonic Oxyride
batteries (optional)
Continuous playback
time (Approx.)
420 min
610 min
430 min
depending on the brand and type of
batteries used.
We recommend using economy mode
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(P22) or turning off the camera frequently
while recording to maintain battery
power.
The number of recordable pictures and
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playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and how the battery
is stored.
The number of recordable pictures
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and the playback time will also vary
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Preparation
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Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card (Optional)
Check that the camera is turned off.
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Use alkaline batteries (supplied), Ni-MH
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batteries (optional) or oxyride batteries
(optional).
Prepare a card.
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You can record or play back pictures
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on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card. (P16)
Slide the battery door A or the
1�
card door B to open it.
Press and keep the lever down
and slide the door.
Batteries:
2�
Insert the batteries with the ( and )
poles aligned correctly.
Card:
Insert the card with the label side
facing the back of the camera until it
clicks and locks.
To remove the card, push the card
until it clicks, then pull the card out
upright.
The card may be damaged if it is not fully
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inserted.
1Close the battery door or the
3�
card door.
2Slide the battery door or the
card door to the end and then
close it rmly.
If the card door cannot be completely
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closed, remove the card, check its
direction and insert it again.
Select the battery type being used
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in [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP]
menu. (P21)
Remove the batteries after use.
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Remove the batteries after the LCD
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monitor and the status indicator
(green) turn off. Otherwise, the
settings on the camera may not be
stored properly.
Do not remove or insert the batteries
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or the card while the unit is on,
particularly while accessing the
built-in memory or the card. This can
damage data.
We recommend using Panasonic’s SD
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Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card.
Do not touch the connection terminals on
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the back side of the card.
Preparation
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The built-in memory can be used as a
temporary storage device when the card
being used becomes full.
Built-in Memory [ ]
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You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you
are not using a card. (The built-in
memory cannot be used when a card is
inserted.)
You can copy pictures from the built-
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in memory to a card (P86).
The built-in memory capacity is about
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24 MB.
Picture size is xed to QVGA (320 ×
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240 pixels) when recording motion
pictures to the built-in memory.
Card [ ]
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You can record or play back pictures on
a card.
About SD Memory Card (optional),
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SDHC Memory Card (optional) and
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card, the SDHC
•
Memory Card and the MultiMediaCard
are small, lightweight, removable external
memory cards. Read P5 for information
about cards that can be used in this unit.
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.
The reading/writing speed of the SD
•
Memory Card and the SDHC Memory
Card is fast. The SD Memory Card and
the SDHC Memory Card are equipped
with a Write-Protect switch
A that can inhibit writing
and formatting. (When the
switch is slid to the [LOCK]
side, it is not possible
to write or delete data on the card and
format it. When the switch is unlocked,
these functions become available.)
This unit supports SD Memory Cards
•
formatted in the FAT12 and FAT16
systems that comply with SD Memory
Card Specications. It also supports
SDHC Memory Cards formatted in the
FAT32 system.
This unit (SDHC compliant equipment)
•
supports both SD Memory Cards and
SDHC Memory Cards. You can use
SDHC Memory Cards on equipment
that supports them. You cannot use
SDHC Memory Cards on equipment
that supports SD Memory Cards only.
(When you use SDHC Memory Cards on
other equipment, make sure to read the
equipment’s operating instructions. If you
intend to have your pictures printed by
someone, rst nd out if they are able to
use SDHC Memory Cards.)
Please conrm the latest information on
the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This site is in English only.)
Refer to P108 for the number of
•
recordable pictures and available
recording time on a card.
Use the high speed SD Memory Card or
•
the high speed SDHC Memory Card for
motion picture recording.
Save important data in such places as
•
your PC as well. Electromagnetic waves,
static electricity, unit malfunctions, card
damages and other factors may destroy
or erase data.
If the card was formatted on a PC or
•
other equipment, format it again on the
camera. (P23)
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
•
children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
Setting Up the Clock
Initial setting
■
The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. When you turn the camera on,
the following screen appears. (It does not
appear in playback mode.)
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK
3
CLOCK SET
Press [MENU/SET].
1�
Press e/r/w/q to select the date
2�
and time.
3
CLOCK SET
0
00 JAN12008
D/M/Y
A
CANCEL
A Time at the home area
B Time at the travel destination (P57)
C Appearance
w/q : Select the desired item.
e/r : Set date, time and the display
A :
SELECT
order for the date and time.
To cancel without setting the clock.
(Turning the camera [ON] for the rst time)
Press [MENU/SET].
3�
When [MENU/SET] has been pressed
•
to complete the settings without the
clock having been set, set the clock
correctly by following the “Changing the
clock setting (In normal picture mode)”
procedure below.
Checking the clock setting
Press [DISPLAY] several times.
Current date and time will be displayed
–
on the bottom left of the screen for
about 5 seconds.
Changing the clock setting
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Press e/r to select [CLOCK SET].
3 Press q and perform steps 2 and 3 for
setting.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also set the clock in the
•
[SETUP] menu. (P20)
When batteries have been inserted for
•
more than 3 hours, the clock setting is
stored in the camera for approximately 3
months even if the batteries are removed.
You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
•
The 24-hour system is used.
Set the date so that the correct date is
•
printed when you order prints or use the
text stamp.
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
Basics of Modes and Menus
About the mode
Selecting recording modes or playback mode.
Recording/playback switch
Slide the recording/playback
1�
switch to (up) or Q (down).
: Recording mode
Q : Playback mode
Press [MODE] to display the
2�
mode selection screen.
(Example: Normal picture mode)
REC MODE
INTELLIGENT
NORMAL PICTURE
SCENE MODE
MOTION PICTURE
SELECT
Select a mode using e/r and
3�
SET
press [MENU/SET] to close the
menu.
Refer to corresponding page for more
details on each mode. (Right)
Recording mode
Intelligent mode P26
Taking pictures easily.
Normal picture mode P28
Taking pictures in the desired setting.
Scene mode P46
Taking pictures according to the scene.
i
Motion pictures mode P53
This mode allows you to record motion
pictures.
Playback mode
Normal play mode P34
Playing back the pictures normally.
a
Slide show mode P70
Playing back the pictures continuously.
Category play mode P71
Playing back the pictures by recorded
information.
Favourite play mode P72
★
Playing back the pictures set as your
favourite.
Pictures do not appear when the
•
[FAVORITE] is set to [OFF]
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Preparation
About the menu
This camera contains various menus to enable you to setup your own preferences for
recording and playing. Displayed menu items vary depending on each mode.
Setup menu (Common in recording mode / playback mode) P20
To setup the default setting of the camera, such as the batteries, clock, etc.
Recording menu (Only in recording mode) P59
To setup the picture size, ISO sensitivity, etc.
Playback menu (Only in playback mode) P74
To setup the preference for editing, printing (DPOF), etc.
Changing the menu settings
■
Example shown below describes how to set recording menu (in normal picture mode
Press [MENU/SET].
REC
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO
SENSITIVITY
SELECT
Select item
REC
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO
SENSITIVITY
SELECT
EXIT
EXIT
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF
When switching to SETUP menu
REC
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO
SENSITIVITY
SELECT
Move to the
menu icons
EXIT
OFF
AUTO
SETUP
SELECT
BATTERY TYPE
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
LCD MODE
Select
How to switch the screen to the next or previous page.
REC
SELECT
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO
SENSITIVITY
Indicating the rst page of a 3-page
menu.
You can move to the next page by
OFF
AUTO
pressing r on the item at the bottom.
EXIT
EXIT
[ ])
OFF
Show the setting
REC
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO
SENSITIVITY
SET
SELECT
Select the setting
REC
PICTURE SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
INTELLIGENT ISO
SENSITIVITY
SET
SELECT
Conrm
Exit
Preparation
Basic settings (Setup menu)
Setting up the preference of battery type,
clock, economy mode, etc.
Make sure to set [BATTERY TYPE].
If the type of battery being used and
•
the type of battery selected are not the
same, the battery indication will not be
displayed correctly. The battery life may
also become shorter.
We recommend conrming the settings
•
for [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW]
and [ECONOMY].
Press [MENU/SET].
1�
The displayed menu depends on the
•
recording mode. (Example: When normal
picture mode [ ] is selected.)
Press w and select an icon
2�
using r.
SETUP menu screen appears.
•
SETUP
BATTERY TYPE
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
LCD MODE
SELECT
Press q and select the item using
3�
OFF
EXIT
e/r.
You can turn to the next page by
•
pressing r on the item at the bottom.
You can turn the pages by rotating the
zoom lever.
Refer to P21-24 for more details on menu
•
items.
SETUP
BATTERY TYPE
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
LCD MODE
SELECT
OFF
EXIT
Press q and select settings using
4�
e/r.
The further items will be displayed
•
depending on items. Press q again, and
select the settings using e/r.
SETUP
BATTERY TYPE
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
MONITOR
LCD MODE
SELECT
Press [MENU/SET] to conrm
5�
SET
the setting, and press it again
(several times) to close the menu.
Items set are limited for intelligent mode
•
[ ].
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Preparation
Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20)
The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting.
Select the type of batteries you
have inserted.
BATTERY TYPE
Select the type of battery being used from
the following 2 types.
q ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH
OXYRIDE (ZR6)
6
BEEP
Set to select the volume of operational
sound.
7 : No operational sound
q 8 : Soft operational sound
9 : Loud operational sound
GUIDE LINE (P37)
If the type of battery being used and
•
the type of battery selected are not the
same, the battery indication will not be
displayed correctly.
Set the date and time.
3
CLOCK SET (P17)
Change date and time.
REC. INFO.
Set whether recording information is
displayed with guide lines.
q OFF
ON
PATTERN
Select the pattern of the guide lines.
q
WORLD TIME (P57)
Set date and time at your home area and
the travel destination.
: The local time at the travel
destination
q : The time at your home area
x
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
in 7 steps.
TRAVEL DATE (P55)
Set the departure and return dates.
q OFF
SET
LCD MODE (P38)
Set to make the LCD monitor easier to
see.
q OFF
: AUTO POWER LCD
: POWER LCD
: HIGH ANGLE
In playback mode, only [OFF] or
•
[POWER LCD] is selectable.
Preparation
Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20)
The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting.
Restrict battery consumption
ECONOMY
POWER SAVE
If you perform no operations, the camera
turns off automatically after the interval
you set.
OFF
1 MIN.
2 MIN.
q 5 MIN.
10 MIN.
Press the shutter button halfway or
•
restart the camera to cancel.
Power save is xed to [5 MIN.] in
•
intelligent mode [ ].
This function is not activated in the
•
following cases.
When connected to the PC / printer
–
While recording / playing back motion
–
pictures
While performing slide show
–
AUTO LCD OFF
LCD monitor is turned off automatically
while the camera is not in use for the set
time. (in recording mode only)
q OFF
15 SEC.
30 SEC.
The status indicator lights while the LCD
•
monitor is turned off. Press any button to
turn on the LCD monitor again.
This function is not activated in the
•
following cases.
While a menu screen is displayed
–
While the self-timer is set
–
While recording motion pictures
–
Show images you have taken.
P
AUTO REVIEW
Adjust how long the recorded picture
automatically appears on the screen.
OFF
1 SEC.
q 2 SEC.
HOLD
ZOOM
When [HOLD] is selected, the picture
•
remains on the display. Press [MENU/
SET] to cancel.
When [ZOOM] is set, the picture is
•
displayed for 1 second, then at 4 × zoom
for further 1 second.
AUTO REVIEW works even if set to
•
[OFF] in [AUTO BRACKET], [BURST] or
[HI-SPEED BURST]. However, [HOLD]
and [ZOOM] are disabled.
You can not change settings in
•
[AUTO BRACKET], [BURST], [SELF
PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED BURST] and
motion picture modes [i].
Fixed to [2 SEC.] in Intelligent mode [ ].
•
2
NO.RESET
Set this when you want to start the le
number of the picture from 0001 on the
next recording.
The folder number is updated, and the
•
le number starts from 0001.
The folder number can be assigned from
•
100 to 999. When the folder number
reaches 999, it cannot be reset. We
recommend formatting the card after
saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
To reset the folder number to 100, you
•
must rst reformat the built-in memory or
the card. After this perform [NO.RESET]
to reset the le number, after which a
screen appears asking whether you want
to reset the folder number. Select [YES].
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Preparation
Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20)
The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting.
1
RESET
The settings on the recording or the [SETUP]
menu are reset to the initial settings.
When you reset the settings on the
•
recording in recording mode, lens is also
placed back to initial position. Despite the
lens operation noise will be occurred, this
is not malfunction.
When you reset the SETUP settings,
•
following settings are also initialized.
Birthday and name settings in [BABY]
–
and [PET] mode
The number of days that have passed
–
since the departure date for [TRAVEL
DATE]
[WORLD TIME] setting
–
[FAVORITE] is xed to [OFF], and
•
[ROTATE DISP.] is xed to [ON].
The battery type setting, the folder number
•
and the clock setting are not changed.
USB MODE (P87, 90)
Set the USB mode to be used when
connecting the camera to a computer or a
printer.
q SELECT ON CONNECTION
PictBridge (PTP): Connects the
camera to a
PictBridge
compliant
printer
PC: Connects the camera to a PC
VIDEO OUT (P94)
X
(Playback mode only)
Set to [NTSC] or [PAL] according to the TV
system in your country.
NTSC: Video output is set to NTSC
system.
PAL: Video output is set to PAL
system.
TV ASPECT (P94)
(Playback mode only)
Set to [j] or [h] according to your
television.
j: Select if your television has a
16:9 aspect ratio.
q h: Select if your television has a
4:3 aspect ratio.
SCENE MENU (P46)
Setup the screen in SCENE mode.
OFF : Displays the currently selected
scene mode screen
q AUTO :
Displays scene selection screen
Initializing the built-in memory or
a card.
FORMAT
Usually, it is not necessary to format the
built-in memory and the card. Format them
when the message [BUILT-IN MEMORY
ERROR] or [MEMORY CARD ERROR]
appears. Use batteries with sufcient
power when formatting.
When you set [SELECT ON
•
CONNECTION], [PictBridge] / [PC]
selection screen will be displayed when
connecting with USB cable.
Once formatting has been completed,
•
all data including protected pictures
will be deleted. Make sure not to
delete them before formatting
When the card is not inserted, built-in
•
memory can be formatted. When the card
is inserted, the card can be formatted.
Preparation
Press [ ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20)
The setting marked “q” means it is the initial setting.
•
Do not turn the camera off during
formatting.
•
It may take longer to format the built-in
memory than the card. (Max. about 15
sec.)
•
You cannot format an SD Memory Card
DEMO MODE
Display the demonstration.
JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO. (below)
AUTO DEMO: Displays the product
image as a slide show
or an SDHC Memory Card when the
card’s Write-Protect switch set to [LOCK].
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] only
•
If the card has been formatted on a PC or
other equipment, format it on the camera
again.
•
If the built-in memory or the card cannot
be formatted, consult your nearest
Service Centre.
{
LANGUAGE
Set the language displayed on the screen.
When you set to other language by
•
mistake, select [{] from the menu icons
to set the desired language.
•
works in recording mode.
Press [DISPLAY] to nish [JITTER,
•
SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].
Press [MENU/SET] to nish [AUTO
•
DEMO].
While the AV cable or USB connection
•
cable is connected to the camera, [AUTO
DEMO] is not available.
About demonstration of jitter/movement
detection screen
The camera automatically detects jittering
and movement of the subject and indicates
them. (You cannot shoot while the
demonstration is on.)
JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.
A
B
CANNOT BE DISPLAYED
WHILE RECORDING
EXIT
A Jitter indicator
B Movement indicator
The demonstration can also be displayed
•
from quick setting (P59). Select the
stabilizer and press [DISPLAY].
The demonstrations are examples only.
•
The automatic ISO sensitivity setting
•
using movement detection only works
in intelligent ISO and the [SPORTS],
[BABY] and [PET] modes.
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Preparation
1 2
13
8
10
9
5 6 73 4
1112
LCD Monitor and Changes to the Display
Display in normal picture mode [ ].
■
(at the time of purchase)
Recording mode
1�
Flash mode (P39)
2�
The ash icon turns red when
•
activating the ash and pressing the
shutter button halfway.
AF area
3�
The AF area displayed is bigger than
•
usual when taking pictures in dark
places.
Focus (P28)
4�
Picture size (P60)
5�
Quality (P60)
6�
6 : Jitter alert indication (P30)
�
Battery indication
7�
The battery indication turns red
•
and blinks. (The status indicator
blinks when the LCD monitor is
turned off.)
Replace with new batteries or fully
charged Ni-MH batteries.
Remaining number of recordable
8�
pictures (P108)
Recording indication
9�
Built-in memory / Card
10�
( or lights red during accessing.)
Do not do the following when the
•
access indication lights.
Turn the camera off.
–
Remove the batteries or the card.
–
Shake or impact the camera.
–
Disconnect the AC adaptor (optional).
–
Observe the above caution also when
•
pictures are being read or deleted or
the built-in memory (or the card) is
being formatted.
The access time for the built-in
•
memory may be longer than the
access time for a card. (Max. about
7 sec.)
Shutter speed (P28)
11�
Aperture value (P28)
12�
If the exposure is not adequate, the
•
aperture value and the shutter speed
turn red. (They do not turn red when
the ash is activated.)
Optical image stabilizer (P66)
13�
For details about other displays, refer to
•
P96.
Changing the display
■
Press [DISPLAY] to change the display.
Choose whether to display information
such as the number of pixels and
possible number of images for recording
while you are shooting. For details, refer
to P37.
Basic
Taking Pictures Easily ( Intelligent Mode)
The camera automatically sets the
appropriate settings according to the
subject and recording condition. This mode
is recommended for beginners to take
pictures easily.
Set the camera to intelligent
1�
mode [ ].
1
Set the recording/playback switch
to rec mode and press [MODE].
2 Select [ INTELLIGENT] and
press [MENU/SET].
Hold this unit gently with both
2�
hands, keep your arms still at
your side and stand with your
feet slightly apart.
A Flash
B AF assist lamp
Aim the composition and press the
3�
shutter button half way.
C
D
D AF area
AF area is displayed on suitable focus
•
points. (Max. 5 points)
E Aperture value
The camera beeps twice when the
•
subject is focused.
The focus range is 5 cm to Z. However,
•
the available distance between the
camera and the subject becomes further
as you set high magnication (up to 30
cm to Z).
Press the halfway pressed shutter
4�
button fully to take a picture.
The following functions are automatically
activated.
INTELLIGENT ISO
The camera automatically sets the
adequate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed
according to the action and brightness of
the subject.
QUICK AF
Focusing will be faster when the shutter
button is pressed as the camera
automatically adjusts the focus when
there is not much jittering.
STABILIZER
The camera automatically detects and
compensates for jittering.
MACRO
[ i-MACRO] is automatically set when
the subject is close to the camera.
E
C The focus indication lights green.
When the focus indication blinks, the
•
subject is out of focus.
i-MACRO may not work according to
•
the recording condition. In that case,
the setting is xed to initial setting of
Intelligent mode [ ].
You can automatically display pictures
•
vertically if they were recorded holding
the camera vertically (P30, 81).
When you press the shutter button, the
•
screen may become bright or dark for
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Basic
a moment. This function allows easy
adjustment of focus and the recorded
picture will not be affected.
Be careful not to move the camera when
•
you press the shutter button.
Do not cover the photo ash or the AF
•
assist lamp with your nger or other objects.
Do not touch the lens.
•
You cannot use the following functions.
•
Exposure compensation
–
Auto bracket
–
Digital zoom
–
Flash (P39)
■
You can select the setting of ash among
AUTO [r], Auto/Red-eye reduction
[s] or Forced FLASH OFF [v].
The Backlight Compensation
■
(Intelligent mode [ ] only)
Press e to compensate that backlight
cause the subject to appear dark. (Press
again to cancel.)
BACKLIGHT
This icon appears when you are
using backlight compensation.
Standard settings of Intelligent mode
■
[ ] (Fixed)
Quality: Fine (when the picture size is
0.3M: Standard)
WHITE BALANCE: AWB
SENSITIVITY: INTELLIGENT ISO
AF MODE: 5-area-focusing
QUICK AF: ON
AF ASSIST LAMP: ON
POWER SAVE: 5 MIN.
SELFTIMER: [OFF] or [10SEC.] is only
selectable.
Change the setting
■
Press [MENU/SET] to set the following
recording menu, setup menu. Refer to
each corresponding page for the details on
each mode.
Menu Settings
PICTURE SIZE Û (P60)
ASPECT RATIO (P61)
REC menu
BURST (P65)
COLOR MODE Û (P65)
STABILIZER Û (P66)
BATTERY TYPE (P21)
CLOCK SET (P17)
SETUP menu
WORLD TIME (P21)
BEEP (P21)
LANGUAGE (P24)
Û
The available settings differ from the
other recording modes.
The settings for above mentioned
•
recording menu (except [BURST]) are
effective only for Intelligent mode [ ].
The SETUP menu settings are applied in
all modes.
Quick setting
■
Using [Q.MENU] and the cursor button,
you can easily make the following settings.
STABILIZER (P66)
BURST (P65)
PICTURE SIZE (P60)
LCD MODE (P38)
DEMO.
SELECT
EXIT
Refer to P59 for more details on quick
setting.
Basic
Taking Pictures in the Desired Setting
( Normal Picture Mode)
This mode allows you to take pictures
freely as more options are setup is
available than Intelligent mode [ ].
Set the camera to normal picture
1�
mode [ ].
The [ NORMAL PICTURE] is set as
•
initial setting when the camera is shipped.
1
Set the recording/playback switch
to rec mode and press [MODE].
2
Select [ NORMAL PICTURE]
and press [MENU/SET].
Hold the camera gently with both
2�
hands, keep your arms still at
your side and stand with your
feet shoulder-width apart.
A Flash
B AF assist lamp
Aim the AF area D to the point you
3�
want to focus on, and press the
shutter button halfway to focus.
D C
E
F
C The focus indication lights green.
D AF area: white ¦ green
E Aperture value
F Shutter speed
The camera beeps twice when the
•
subject is focused. (When the macro is
not used)
The camera can focus between 50 cm
•
and Z. (When the macro is not used)
The followings indicate that the subject is
•
out of focus.
Focus indication blinks (green).
–
AF area turns white to red or no AF area.
–
Beeps 4 times.
–
The focus indicator may light even if the
•
subject is not properly focused if the
subject is out of range.
Press the halfway pressed shutter
4�
button fully to take a picture.
Using the ash
■
If the ash is set to AUTO [r] or
AUTO/Red-eye reduction [s], the ash
will work when you press the shutter button
if the camera determines that the area to
be shot is too dark.
You can change the ash settings (P39).
•
When you press the shutter button, the
•
screen may become bright or dark for
a moment. This function allows easy
adjustment of focus and the recorded
picture will not be affected.
Be careful not to move the camera when
•
you press the shutter button.
Do not cover the photo ash or the AF
•
assist lamp with your nger or other
objects.
Do not touch the lens.
•
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Photography basics – exposure, focus, and colour
A little knowledge about exposure, focus and colour will come in handy when you are
having trouble with a shot.
Are images dark?
Exposure
problems
Refer to P44
Focus
problems
Refer to P30, 42
Colour
problems
Refer to P62
In normal picture mode [ ], Auto Exposure (AE) normally
sets the correct exposure for you, but images may be dark if
there is backlight.
Use exposure compensation in these situations for
brighter images.
In normal picture mode [ ], Auto Focus (AF) normally sets
the correct focus for you, but images may be unfocused in the
following situations. The camera can focus between 50 cm
and Z.
When shooting something that is far away and something
–
that is close by at the same time.
When shooting through a dirty window.
–
When there are sparkling or shiny objects around the
–
subject.
When shooting in a dark place.
–
When shooting a subject that is moving fast.
–
When shooting a scene with minimal contrast.
–
When shooting something very bright.
–
When taking a close-up picture of the subject.
–
When there is jitter.
–
Use AF/AE lock or macro in these situations.
How the subject appears depends on the kind of lighting, so
colours in different lights will be different. This unit adjusts the
colour automatically to give a more natural result. (Auto white
balance)
You can also adjust the white balance to suit different
situations to reproduce natural colours.
When you want to take a picture of a
■
subject outside the AF area (AF/AE
Lock)
When recording a picture of people with a
composition like the following picture, you
will not be able to focus the camera on the
subject because the people are outside the
AF area.
In this case,
Aim the AF area at the subject.
1�
Press the shutter button halfway to
2�
x the focus and the exposure.
The focus indication lights when the
•
subject is focused.
Press and hold the shutter button
3�
halfway while moving the camera as
you compose the picture.
Press the shutter button fully.
4�
You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock
•
before pressing the shutter button fully.
Basic
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
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Be careful of jittering when pressing the
•
shutter button.
The jitter alert 1 appears when the
•
shutter speed is slow and the chances of
blurring are greater.
1
When the jitter alert appears, use a tripod
•
for best results. By combining the use of
a tripod with the self-timer (P43), you can
avoid blurring caused when you press
the shutter button.
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.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT
–
SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE
LIGHT], [STARRY SKY],
[FIREWORKS] mode
Direction detection function
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If you take pictures by holding the camera
vertically, the information of the rotation
on the pictures is automatically added and
recorded to the pictures.
When [ROTATE DISP.] (P81) is set to
[ON], you can rotate and display pictures
on the screen or the TV according to the
information of the rotation on the pictures.
This function may not work properly on
•
pictures recorded by aiming the camera
up or down.
Motion pictures taken with the camera
•
held vertically are not displayed vertically.
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