Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ7, LUMIX DMC-ZS1 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3

DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link, AVCHD Lite, and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only.

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This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS3/DMC-ZS1. The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3.

Details about functions specific to each model are indicated by symbols added to headings or at the end of descriptions, etc.

(Example)

Functions available in the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only: Functions available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 only:

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Quick start guide

The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use.

When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P.14).

Charge the battery

Insert the battery and the card

Turn on the power

Set REC/PLAY switch to

Set the mode dial to

Press the shutter button and take pictures

To play back the pictures

1. Set REC/PLAY switch to .

2. Select the picture you want to view.

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Record, view, save those

Record P.26

Taking picture with

automatic settings

●Camera automatically detects the scene ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ mode (P.30)

●Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness settings based on the movement of the subject

‘AF TRACKING’ (P.32)

●Recognises faces and brings them into sharp focus ‘Face detection’ (P.32, 71)

Wide Angle

●Everyone can fit into a group photo ‘25 mm wide angle lens’

Zoom Shooting (P.35)

●‘Optical 12x zoom’ (‘21.4x zoom’ with Extra optical zoom) for close-up pictures of people at a distance

Taking Motion Pictures (P.59, 62)

●Quick switching to motion picture recording at the touch of a button ‘Motion picture Button’

●High-definition motion picture recording over extended durations ‘AVCHD Lite’ (1280 x 720p)

●Zoom functions available even during motion picture recording

Face recognition function (P.63)

●Detect faces close to those that have been registered for priority focus and exposure adjustment.

‘Face recognition’

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Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory card slots.

●SD memory card/SDHC memory card2 (optional)

precious moments.

View	P.105	●Enjoy crisp pictures on large
		screens!
		AV cable
		HDMI mini cable (optional)
		●Easy operation with
		VIERA remote control
		‘VIERA Link’ support
Print	P.102	●With your printer
		Use a PictBridge-compatible
		Connect directly to easily print
		pictures at home.

printer.

USB connection cable

●At digital photo centre

Give card to shop assistant to print pictures.

SD memory card

Save and enjoy your pictures! P.97

Use the bundled software ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO3’ for

●Saving, retouching, and managing your images

●Creating DVD discs (AVCHD/DVD-Video) from recorded motion pictures

SD memory card

USB connection cable

With DVD recorder1

Save to DVD or hard disk

SD memory card

AV cable

1 See respective products’ instruction manuals for details.

2 Can be used on SDHC memory card-compatible devices.

3 ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition’ is included with the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 model. ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0’ is included with the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 model.

In this manual, ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ refers to either version of the software.

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Contents

Before use

Before use..............................................	8
Read first.......................................................	8
To prevent damage and faults.......................	8
Standard accessories ...........................	9
Names of parts.....................................	10
Cursor button ..............................................	10

Preparations

Charging battery..................................							11
Inserting battery and card ..................							13
	Picture save destination
	(cards and built-in memory) ........................						14
	Remaining battery and memory capacity....						14
Setting the clock..................................							15
Using menus........................................							16
	Menu type ...................................................						17
	Using Quick menu.......................................						18
	Using SETUP menu					.........................	19
		CLOCK SET/			WORLD TIME/
		TRAVEL DATE/			BEEP/ VOLUME/
		MONITOR..............................................					19
		LCD MODE/			DISPLAY SIZE/
		GUIDE LINE/			HISTOGRAM/
		REC AREA			...............................		20
		ECONOMY/			AUTO ............REVIEW		21
		ZOOM RESUME/				NO.RESET/
		RESET/		USB MODE .........................			22
		VIDEO OUT/			TV ASPECT/
			HDMI MODE				23
					........................
		VIERA Link			/	VERSION DISP/
		FORMAT/			LANGUAGE .....................		24
		DEMO MODE ........................................					25

Basics

Basic shooting operation				........	26
Holding the camera/Direction detection function ...					27
Mode dial.....................................................					27
Basic shooting operation					28
Holding the camera/Direction detection function ...					29
Mode dial.....................................................					29

Taking picture with automatic settings ... 30

Face Detection and Face Recognition........				32
AF TRACKING ............................................				32
Taking pictures with your own settings ...				33
Align focus for desired composition ............				34
Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom...				35
DIGITAL ZOOM .....................................				37
Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)...				38
Deleting pictures		.................................		39
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures...				39
Application (Record)
Changing recording information display ...				40
Taking pictures with flash...................				41
Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures...				43
TELE MACRO ......................................				43
MACRO ZOOM		.......................................		44
Positioning camera and subject within
accessible range for focus alignment...				45
Taking images with self-timer ............				46
Taking pictures/motion pictures with
exposure compensation .....................				47
EXPOSURE ..........................................				47
AUTO BRACKET (Pictures only) ..........				47
Taking pictures by automatically
changing the aspect ratio .......				48
Taking pictures according to the scene...				49
PORTRAIT/		SOFT SKIN/
TRANSFORM/			SELF PORTRAIT .....	50
SCENERY/		PANORAMA ASSIST/
SPORTS	................................................			51
NIGHT PORTRAIT/
NIGHT SCENERY/ FOOD/
PARTY/ ..................	CANDLE LIGHT			52
BABY/ ..................	PET/		SUNSET	53
HIGH SENS./ .....			HI-SPEED BURST	54
FLASH BURST/ .........			STARRY SKY	55
FIREWORKS/			BEACH/ SNOW/
AERIAL PHOTO/ .............			PIN HOLE	56
FILM GRAIN/ ..........			UNDERWATER	57
Setting frequently-used scene
modes on ................the mode dial				58
Taking motion ......pictures				59

Taking motion pictures ......					62
Taking pictures with the face
recognition function ..........					63
Face Recognition function...........................					63
Face registration .........................................					63
Useful features for travel ....................					65
TRAVEL DATE.......................................					65
WORLD TIME........................................					66
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu				...	67
PICTURE SIZE......................................					67
QUALITY/	ASPECT RATIO/
INTELLIGENT ISO ................................					68
SENSITIVITY.........................................					69
WHITE BALANCE .................................					70
FACE RECOG.			/ AF MODE...		71
PRE AF/	METERING MODE.............				73
I.EXPOSURE/		BURST......................			74
DIGITAL ZOOM/			COLOR MODE/
STABILIZER .........................................					75
MIN. SHTR SPEED/			AUDIO REC./
AF ASSIST LAMP......................................					76
CLOCK SET/		REC MODE		.....77
REC QUALITY/		CONTINUOUS AF/
WIND CUT		...............................			78
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures ....					79
Viewing clipboard pictures .........................					79
Zoom mark/CLIPBOARD menu ..................					80
Application (View)
Viewing as list
(Multi playback/Calendar playback)...					81
Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audio.....					82
Different playback methods ...............					83
SLIDE SHOW ........................................					84
MODE PLAY			.............................		85
CATEGORY PLAY.................................					86
FAVORITE PLAY ...................................					86
Using PLAYBACK menu .....................					87
CALENDAR/		TITLE EDIT..................			87
Text input method........................................					87
TEXT STAMP.........................................					88
RESIZE..................................................					89
TRIMMING.............................................					90

LEVELING/	FACE RECOG.	...91
ASPECT CONV.	/ ROTATE DISP.		.. 92
FAVORITE .............................................			93
PRINT SET ............................................			94
PROTECT/	AUDIO DUB. ..................		95
COPY.....................................................			96
Connecting with other devices
Copying recorded pictures.................			97
Dubbing playback images via AV cables.....			97
Copying to computers .................................			97
Using with your PC..............................			98

Copying still pictures and motion pictures ...99 Using the Multi Conversion Adaptor (optional) ...101

Printing...............................................	102
Printing multiple pictures/
Print with date and text..............................	103
Making print settings on camera ...............	104
Viewing on TV screen .......................	105
Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket
......................................................	106
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI ControlTM)
......................................................	107
Others
List of LCD monitor displays............	110
In recording ...............................................	110
In playback................................................	111
Message displays..............................	112
Q&A Troubleshooting ......................	114
Usage cautions and notes................	120
Recording picture/time capacity......	122

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Before use

Read first

Do a test shot first!

Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with audio) successfully.

We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage.

Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card.

Certain pictures cannot be played back

•Pictures edited on a computer

•Pictures taken or edited on a different camera

(Pictures taken or edited on this camera may also not be able to be played back on other cameras)

Software on the CD-ROM supplied

The following actions are prohibited:

•Making duplicates (copying) for sale or rent

•Copying onto networks

LCD monitor characteristics

To prevent damage and faults

Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure

•Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with

the camera in your pocket.

(Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera. Hanging any items other than the supplied hand strap from the camera can apply pressure against it.)

•Do not press the lens or the LCD monitor.

Do not get the camera wet or insert foreign objects

This camera is not waterproof.

•Do not expose the camera to water, rain, or seawater. (If camera gets wet, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Wring cloth thoroughly first if wet with seawater, etc.)

•Avoid exposing lens and socket to dust or sand, and do not allow liquids to leak into gaps around buttons.

Avoid condensation caused by sudden changes in temperature and humidity

•When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use.

•If the lens clouds up, switch off the power and leave for about two hours to allow camera to adjust to conditions.

•If the LCD monitor clouds up, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

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 on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

Unit temperature
The camera may become warm during use. (Especially grip area, etc.)
This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the
camera.	Grip area

Lens

•If lens is dirty:

Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).

Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

•Do not leave in direct sunlight.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage lens. Be careful when removing camera from bag, etc.

When using tripod

•Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws at an angle (may damage camera, screw hole, or label.)

•Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Read the tripod’s instruction manual.)

When transporting

Switch off power.

We recommend using a genuine leather case (DMW-CT3, optional).

Please also refer to ‘Usage cautions and notes’ (P.120).

Standard

Accessories

Battery Pack

Charge the battery before use.

(referred to in this manual as ‘battery’)

Battery Charger

(referred to in this manual as ‘charger’)

Battery Carrying Case

AC Cable

Hand Strap

USB Connection Cable

AV Cable

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions

CD-ROM

Software

•Install software on your computer to use it.

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

Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P.14)

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

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Names of parts

		Mode dial		P.29)	Release lever (P.13)
		(	P.27,
		Shutter button
		(	P.26,	P.28)
		Camera ON/OFF switch (P.15)					Tripod receptacle
		Flash (		P.27,	P.29)	Card/Battery door (P.13)
		Self-timer indicator (P.46)/
		AF assist lamp (P.76)			Hand strap eyelet
Zoom lever (P.35)		Lens barrel
							We recommend using
		Lens (P.9)
							the supplied hand strap
STEREO MIC 1 (		P.59 (	62), 76, 95)				to avoid dropping the
							camera.
Speaker (P.19)						HDMI socket 2
LCD monitor 3							(P.106, 107)
						AV/DIGITAL/MULTI
(P.19, 20, 40, 110)
Status indicator						socket (P.99, 101,
						102, 105)
(P.13, 30)						• Always use a genuine
REC/PLAY switch							Panasonic AC adaptor
		P.28, 38)					(optional).
(	P.26, 38,			• Do not use any other adaptors except a
DISPLAY button (P.40)				genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor
				(DMW-MCA1; optional).
Q.MENU (Quick setting P.18)/			Motion picture button 4				(P.59)
delete button (P.39)

MENU/SET

(menu display/set/finish) (P.16)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer (P.46)

Down cursor button (▼)

•Macro mode (P.43)

•AF Lock (AF tracking) (P.32, 71)

Cursor button

Up cursor button (▲)

•Exposure compensation (P.47)

•Auto bracket (P.47)

• Multi aspect2 (P.48)

• White balance fine adjustment (P.70)

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash (P.41)

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by▲▼◄►.

The appearance, specifications, and screen display vary depending on the model that is used. The descriptions in this manual are primarily based on the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3.

1 DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 has only one microphone (Monaural).

2 This is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1.

3 The size in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 is different. 4 DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 does not have this button.

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Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)

About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of February 2009)

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10E.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of

a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

•Use the dedicated charger and battery.

•This camera has a function identifying batteries that can be used, and this function is compatible with the dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10E). (Batteries not compatible with this function cannot be used.)

Charger (model-specific)

Charging light (CHARGE)

On: Charging in progress, approx. 130 min. (Max.)

Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

•Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).

•Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Battery (model-specific)

Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger

Ensure ‘LUMIX’ faces outwards.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet

The AC

mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal.

A gap will remain as shown right.

Detach the battery after charging is complete

Disconnect charger and battery when charging is complete.

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Charging battery (Continued)

The battery life

Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage).

Number of recordable	Approx. 300 pictures
pictures	Approx. 320 pictures							By CIPA standard in normal
Recording time	Approx. 150 min							picture mode
	Approx. 160 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• Temperature 23 °C, humidity 50 %					• First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned
• LCD monitor ON					on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’)
(The number of recordable pictures decreases					• 1 picture taken per 30 sec.
in AUTO POWER LCD, POWER LCD, and					• Full flash used for every other picture
HIGH ANGLE				mode)	• Zoom operation for each picture
• Using Panasonic		SD		memory card (32 MB)	(max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W)
• Using the supplied battery					• Power turned off after each 10 pictures,
• NORMAL PICTURE mode					battery allowed to cool

Number reduced if intervals longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter (75 pictures / 80 pictures ) for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions.

Playback time

Approx. 300 min

The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary slightly according to battery and usage conditions.

	Recording time capacity (motion pictures)	Approx. 90 min
		See P.123 for details.

• Continuous recording with ‘REC MODE’ set to ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘REC QUALITY’ to ‘SH’ Available recording time varies according to usage conditions and intervals between recording.

Available recording time will be reduced when the camera is switched ‘ON’/‘OFF’, recording is stopped/started, or zoom operations are used frequently.

Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C - 35 °C).

Frequently charging up battery is not recommended.

(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause battery to expand.) Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please purchase a new battery.

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

When charging

•Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.

•Keep at least 1 m away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

•Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.

•Always remove from mains socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if left in place).

Store battery in battery carrying case after use.

Do not use if damaged or dented (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).

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Inserting battery and card

Battery

(check orientation)

Card

(check orientation)

Do not touch terminal

Status indicator

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the ‘OPEN’ position and open the lid

OPEN

LOCK

Release lever

Completely insert battery and card

(both click into place)

Close lid

Slide to the ‘LOCK’ position.

To remove

• To remove battery:		• To remove card:
move lever in	Lever	press down in
direction of arrow.		centre.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E).

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Do not remove card or battery while power is ‘ON’ or while status indicator is on (Camera may cease operating correctly, or card/recorded contents may be damaged).

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

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

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Inserting battery and card (Continued)

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

•SD memory cards (8 MB - 2 GB)

•SDHC memory cards (4 GB - 32 GB)

Can only be used with devices compatible with SDHC memory cards. (Always read your device’s operating instructions before proceeding)

•Cards of over 4 GB may only be used if they have the SDHC logo.

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device. (P.24)

If the switch on the card is set to ‘LOCK’, operations such as formatting, recording, and deleting cannot be performed. MultiMediaCards may also be used (for pictures only)

Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)

SD memory card/ SDHC memory card (optional)

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Switch	SDHC logo
(LOCK)

Built-in memory is slower than SD memory card.

‘QVGA’ in ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.78) only can be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory.

Clipboard pictures (P.79) are saved to built-in memory.

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory (P.96).

Remaining battery and memory capacity

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red (or status indicator flashed when LCD

monitor is off), recharge or replace battery. (P.11)

Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

Pictures remaining (

P.122

P.124)

When in operation

(Card) or

(Built-in memory) are illuminated red.

This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, reading, deleting, or formatting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).

Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).

For model numbers and types,

see http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)

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Setting the clock	(The clock is not set when the
	camera is shipped.)

Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power.

REC/PLAY switch

To change time setting

Select ‘CLOCK SET’ from SETUP menu (P.19), perform and .

•Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.

To set local time at travel destination

‘WORLD TIME’ (P.66)

Turn on the power

Press ▲▼to select the language, and press ‘MENU/SET’. (The language select screen is not displayed on DMC-TZ7GJ.)

‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.

While this message is displayed

Press ‘MENU/SET’

Select the setting item (year, month, date, time, display order, time display format), and set.

Select the setting item

Set the

date, Select the display format time, or

display.

•To cancel → Press .

•Setting example of display order and time display format [D/M/Y] [AM/PM]: PM 12:34 15.APR.2009

[M/D/Y] [24HRS]: 12:34 APR.15.2009 [Y/M/D] [24HRS]: 2009.4.15 12:34

When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.

Set

Press ‘MENU/SET’

•Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing ‘DISPLAY’ several times.)

Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improperly printed when printing pictures in digital photo centre or when using ‘TEXT STAMP’ (P.88).

Year can be set between 2000 and 2099.

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Using menus

(Example) Change ‘VOLUME’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.

(REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial )

Bring up the menu

	Camera ON/OFF switch	The selected
	Shutter button	item is
		displayed with
		an orange
	Mode dial	background.
		Select SETUP menu

	Highlight	Select and return
		to menu items
	Turns
REC/PLAY switch	orange
To restore default settings	Select the item
‘RESET’ (P.22)		Page
		(Zoom lever can
		be used to switch
		to next screen.)
		Item
	Select the setting
		Settings
		Selected
		setting

Finish

• When the REC/PLAY switch is set to , menu can be closed with a half-press of the shutter button.

Settings display may vary according to items.

To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus.

Menu type
REC menu	REC menu	REC menu
MOTION PICTURE menu
Changing image preferences
(P.67 - 78)
• Make settings such as white
balance, sensitivity, aspect
ratio, and picture size.	MOTION
	PICTURE menu
SETUP menu
Making the camera more
convenient to use (P.19 - 25)
• Make settings for ease of use
such as adjusting the clock and
changing the beep sounds.
PLAYBACK MODE menu
Viewing recorded pictures
(P.83 - 86)
• Choose a playback type to see
slideshows or just your favourite
pictures.
PLAYBACK menu
Using your pictures (P.87 - 96)
• Make settings for using the
images you have taken,
including protecting, trimming,
and handy settings for printing
your pictures (DPOF).
REC/PLAY switch

Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.

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Using menus (Continued)

Using Quick menu

Recording menu items can be called up easily.

Set to

Display ‘Quick menu’

Hold

Quick menu

Select item and setting

Select

Press

Setting

Item

Settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode.

Using SETUP menu

Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds.

‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.16)

Item	Settings, notes
CLOCK SET	Set time, date, and display format.
Set the date and time.
(P.15)
WORLD TIME	DESTINATION: Set the local time at travel destination.
Set the local time at	HOME: Set date and time at home area.
travel destination. (P.66)
TRAVEL DATE	TRAVEL SETUP
Record the number of	OFF/SET (Register departure and return dates)
days elapsed in your
	LOCATION
travels. (P.65)
	OFF/SET (Input name of destination.) (P.87)
BEEP	BEEP LEVEL
Change or mute the	/ / : Mute/Low/High
beep/shutter sounds.	BEEP TONE

// : Change beep tone.

		SHUTTER VOL.
		/	/	: Mute/Low/High
		SHUTTER TONE
		/	/	: Change shutter tone.
	VOLUME	0 • • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6
		• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when
	Adjust volume of sound
		connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume
	from speakers (7 levels).
		to 0)
	MONITOR	+1 - +3:		Brighter
		±0:		Standard
	Adjust the brightness of
	the LCD monitor	−1 - −3:		Darker
	(7 levels).

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Using SETUP menu (Continued)

Item				Settings, notes
LCD MODE	OFF: Normal (cancel setting)
Make LCD monitor easier			AUTO POWER LCD:
to see.			The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on
			how bright it is around the camera.
			POWER LCD:
			Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).
			HIGH ANGLE:
			Makes screen	easier		to	see when taking pictures from
			high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)

•‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be cancelled when power is turned off (including POWER SAVE).

•Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen difficult to see.

•‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used in the following cases. During playback mode or menu screen display, or when connected to computer/printer.

•‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by pressing any button)

•Brightness/colour of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect on pictures recorded.

•‘AUTO POWER LCD’ cannot be set in playback mode.

•The number of recordable pictures and the recording time are reduced when using ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘POWER LCD’.

	DISPLAY SIZE	STANDARD/LARGE
	Change the display size
	of the menu.
	GUIDE LINE	REC. INFO.
	Select recording	OFF/ON (Display recording information with guide lines.)
	information display and
		PATTERN
	types of guidelines.
		/	: Change the patterns of guide lines.
	(P.40)
	HISTOGRAM	OFF/ON
	Check subject brightness
	on graph. (P.40)
	REC AREA	OFF/ON		This section is not
		• Recordable area displayed for motion		recorded.
	Enables verification of	pictures should be interpreted as a
		guideline.
	the recordable area for
		• When using extended optical zoom,
	a motion picture before	the recordable area may not always be
	recording.	displayed for certain zoom ratios.

•This setting cannot be used with Intelligent Auto Mode.

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See P.16 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.

Item	Settings, notes
ECONOMY	POWER SAVE
Turn off LCD monitor	OFF/2MIN./5 MIN./10MIN. :
and power while not	Automatically shut off power while not in use.
in use to save battery	• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on
consumption.
	the power again.
	• Cannot be used in the following cases:
	When using AC adaptor (optional), when connected
	to computer/printer, during motion picture recording/
	playback, during slideshows
	• Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below),
	‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode or CLIPBOARD
	Mode, or ‘10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.
	AUTO LCD OFF
	OFF/15SEC./30SEC. :
	LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for
	a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated
	while monitor is off.)
	• Cannot be used in the following cases:
	When using INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode, CLIPBOARD
	Mode, or AC adaptor (optional), when menu screen is
	displayed, when using self-timer setting or during motion
	picture recording.
	• To restore → Press any button.
AUTO REVIEW	OFF: No auto review
	1 SEC./2 SEC. : Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.
Automatically display
pictures immediately	HOLD: Auto review screen remains until a button (other
after taking them.	than the display button) is pressed
	ZOOM: Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1
	second
	• Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode.
	• In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘HI-SPEED
	BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ scene modes, ‘AUTO
	BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT	’, ‘BURST’ Mode, or
	pictures with audio, auto review performed regardless of
	setting.
	• Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
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Using SETUP menu (Continued)

	Item	Settings, notes
	ZOOM RESUME	OFF/ON
	Remember the zoom	• Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene
	ratio when turning power
		mode.
	off.
	NO.RESET	YES/NO
	Reset image file	• The folder number is updated and the file number starts
	numbers.
		from 0001.

•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.24).

•To reset folder number to 100:

First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using ‘NO. RESET’. Then, select ‘YES’ on the folder number reset screen.

•File numbers and folder numbers. (P.100, 119)

RESET	RESET REC. SETTINGS?
	YES/NO
Reset to the default
settings.	RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
	YES/NO
	• Information registered in ‘FACE RECOG.’				is reset
		if recording settings are reset.
	• Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be
		reset:
		Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes,
		‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’,
		‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE
		DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
	• Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
	• Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is
		reset. This is not a fault.
USB MODE				SELECT ON CONNECTION:
Select communication	Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a
	computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
method for when
connecting camera to a				PictBridge (PTP) : Select when connecting to a
computer or printer with				PictBridge-compatible printer
USB connection cable.				PC: Select when connecting to a computer

See P.16 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.

			Item	Settings, notes
			VIDEO OUT	NTSC /PAL:
				Motion pictures that were recorded in AVCHD Lite may
	Change the video output
				not be played back correctly in some cases.
	format when connected
				• Operates when AV cable is connected.
	to a TV, etc. (PLAYBACK
	mode only).

				TV ASPECT	/
Change the aspect ratio					• When set to			, pictures will be displayed vertically long
when connected to a TV,
					on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
etc. (PLAYBACK mode
only).
				HDMI MODE	AUTO: The output resolution is automatically
						determined based on information from the
Set the output resolution						connected TV.
					1080i:	Outputs 1080 effective scanning lines in
when connected to a
						interlaced format.
high-definition TV with
					720p:	Outputs 720 effective scanning lines in
an HDMI mini cable
						progressive format.
(optional). (P.106)
					576p 1/480p 2: Outputs 576 (or 480) effective scanning
								lines in progressive format.
					1 When the video out is set to ‘PAL’
					2 When the video out is set to ‘NTSC’
					Interlaced and Progressive Formats
					In ‘i’ = interlaced format (interlaced scanning), half of the
					effective scanning lines are displayed alternately every 1/50
					second. In ‘p’ = progressive format (progressive scanning),
					high-density video signals are sent simultaneously for all
					effective scanning lines every 1/50 second.
					The HDMI socket of this camera supports ‘1080i’ high
					definition video output.
					To enjoy progressive video or high definition video, a TV
					compatible with these formats is required.

•Even if ‘1080i’ is set, the motion picture is output at 720p during playback.

•If no video appears on the TV even though ‘AUTO’ is set, try switching to ‘1080i’, ‘720p’, or ‘576p’ (‘480p’) to adjust to a video format that can be displayed on your TV. (See the manual for your TV.)

•This is activated when an HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.

•For further details, see P.106.

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	The ‘HDMI MODE’ menu item is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1.

Using SETUP menu (Continued)

	Item	Settings, notes
	VIERA Link	OFF : Operations must be performed via the camera’s
	Enable automatic linking	own buttons.
		ON: Operations may be performed via the remote control
	with other VIERA Link-
		of the VIERA Link-compatible device.
	compatible devices,
		(Not all operations will be available.) Operability of
	and operability with a
		the camera’s own buttons will be limited.
	VIERA remote control
	when connecting via an	• Works when connected via an HDMI mini cable
	HDMI mini cable (sold
		(sold separately).
	separately) (P.107).
	VERSION DISP.
	Check the version of the	Current version is
	camera firmware.
		displayed.
	FORMAT	YES/NO
	Use when ‘BUILT-IN	• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.11) or AC
	MEMORY ERROR’
		adaptor (optional).
	or ‘MEMORY CARD
		(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in
	ERROR’ appears, or
		memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
	when formatting the built-
		• Always format cards with this camera.
	in memory or card.
		• All picture data including protected pictures will be
	When a card/built-in	deleted. (P.95)
		• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during
	memory is formatted,
		formatting.
	the data cannot be
		• Consult your nearest Service Centre if format cannot be
	restored. Check the
		successfully completed.
	content of the card/
		• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
	built-in memory
	carefully before
	formatting.
	LANGUAGE	Set the language displayed on the screen.
	Change display
	language.

See P.16 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.

Item			Settings, notes
DEMO MODE	JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording)
View demonstration of	Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on
	graph. (Estimate)
functions.
	Large ← Small → Large
			Jitter
			Movement detection
	• When the REC/PLAY switch is , a guidance message
	is displayed that asks the user to switch to .

•To stop→ Press display button (P.10).

•Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.

•Use the movement detection demo with objects with contrasting colouring.

AUTO DEMO : View introductory slideshow

OFF/ON

•To close → Press ‘MENU/SET’

•If the camera is left switched on while connected to the AC adapter (sold separately) and with no card inserted, the demo will automatically begin whenever no operations are performed for approx. 2 minutes.

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Basic shooting operation

Shutter button

Status indicator

Motion picture button

•Motion pictures can be recorded immediately by pressing the motion picture button.

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

Set to

: Pictures and motion pictures can be taken.

: The captured pictures and motion pictures can be played back.

Set to the desired recording mode

Aim the camera and shoot

Taking still pictures Press the shutter button

Gently press the shutter button

Press halfway

(Adjust the focus)

Press and hold the shutter button to take picture

Press fully

Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button

Press the motion picture button to start recording

Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

•Motion pictures cannot be recorded in (CLIPBOARD mode). (P.59)

Please set the clock before shooting (P.15).

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

AF assist lamp • Stand with your arms close to your body and with

	Flash	your legs apart.
		• Do not touch the lens.
		• Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
		(P.10)
		• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it
		from close range.
		• Pictures taken with camera held vertically can
		automatically be displayed vertically in playback.
		(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.92) is set to ‘ON’)
		Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically
		if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards.
		Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during
		playback.

Mode dial

Align to correct mode

The current mode will be displayed on the

LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

INTELLIGENT AUTO

Mode

NORMAL PICTURE Mode

MY SCN MODE

SCENE MODE

CLIPBOARD Mode

Take images with automatic settings (P.30).

Take images with customized settings (P.33).

Taking images in frequently-used scene modes (P.58).

Take images according to scene (P.49).

Take pictures as memos (P.79).

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	VQT2C11	For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1, see P.28.	VQT2C11

Basic shooting operation

Turn on the power

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

Shutter button

Set to

: Pictures and motion pictures can be taken.

: The captured pictures and motion pictures can be played back.

Set to the desired recording mode

Status indicator

Aim the camera and shoot

(Press the shutter button)

Press halfway (Adjust the focus)

Press fully

When recording motion pictures, fully press the shutter button one more time to end recording.

Please set the clock before shooting (P.15).

Holding the camera/Direction detection function

AF assist lamp • Stand with your arms close to your body and with

	Flash	your legs apart.
		• Do not touch the lens.
		• Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
		(P.10)
		• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it
		from close range.
		• Pictures taken with camera held vertically can
		automatically be displayed vertically in playback.
		(Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.92) is set to ‘ON’)
		Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically
		if taken with camera facing upwards or downwards.
		Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during
		playback.

Mode dial

Align to correct mode

The current mode will be displayed on the

LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

INTELLIGENT AUTO

Mode

NORMAL PICTURE Mode

MY SCENE MODE

SCENE MODE

MOTION PICTURE Mode

CLIPBOARD Mode

Take pictures with automatic settings (P.30).

Take pictures with customized settings (P.33).

Taking pictures in frequently-used scene modes (P.58).

Take pictures according to scene (P.49).

Take motion pictures (P.62).

Take pictures as memos (P.79).

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e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes ‘i MACRO’

Taking picture with automatic settings

‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’

Mode:

Turn on the power

	Status indicator illuminated for
Shutter button	approx. 1 second.

Status indicator

Automatic scene detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

•During AF tracking (P.32), the optimum scene is automatically selected for the subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

Recognises ‘i PORTRAIT’

Follows face to take clear, bright pictures.

Recognises ‘i SCENERY’

Takes sharp pictures of near and far landscapes.

Recognises ‘i MACRO’

Reads distance to take sharp pictures of close subjects

Recognises ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’

Takes bright, natural pictures of people and night scenery. (Only with )

Recognises ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’

Uses slow shutter speed to achieve natural colouring.(Only with )

Recognises ‘i BABY’

(P.32)

Recognises movement

Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.

Set to

Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode)

Take a picture

	Focus display
	(when focus
Press halfway	aligned:
	flashing →
(Adjust the	illuminated)
focus)
	Recognized scene icon displayed in
	blue for 2 sec.
Press fully

To take motion pictures (P.59)

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Backlight compensation

Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject. When this occurs, the subject appears darker, and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the brightness of the entire image.

To use flash

Select either (Auto) or(forced flash off).

When using , (AUTO), (Auto/red-eye reduction) and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched between automatically (see P.41 for details).

A second flash will be emitted in and for red-eye reduction.

Focus range → (P.45).

In addition to automatic scene detection, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, and ‘BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION’ will operate automatically.

The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode.

•(REC menu): ‘PICTURE SIZE 1’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE 1’, ‘FACE RECOG. 1’

• (MOTION PICTURE menu) : ‘REC MODE’, ‘REC QUALITY1’, ‘COLOR MODE1’

• (SETUP menu2): ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘BEEP1’, ‘LANGUAGE’

1 Items that may be set differ from other recording modes.

2 Other items in the SETUP menu will reflect settings made in other recording modes. According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.

•Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, colouring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter

If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate recording mode.

(scene mode: P.49)

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’.

When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod)

with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed can reach a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera.

The settings for the following functions are fixed.

•AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE:

•WHITE BALANCE: AWB • QUALITY: (Fine) • STABILIZER: AUTO

•AF MODE: (Face detection)1 • AF ASSIST LAMP: ON

•METERING MODE: (Multiple) • PRE AF: Q-AF

1 (11-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

The following functions cannot be used.

‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT’ , ‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’

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Taking picture with automatic settings

‘INTELLIGENT AUTO mode’ (Continued)

Mode:

Face Detection and Face Recognition

If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the image ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces. (P.71)

Face Recognition

The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together with their names, ages, and other information.

If pictures are taken with ‘FACE RECOG.’ (P.63) set to ‘ON’, priority is given to the focus and exposure adjustments of the faces close to those that have been registered. Also, the camera memorises detected faces during Face Detection, automatically recognises faces which are taken frequently, and displays them on the face registration screen.

Face Recognition searches for faces close to those that have been registered. Correct recognition of faces cannot be guaranteed.

In some cases, the camera may be unable to correctly distinguish between people with similar facial characteristics, such as parents and children and brothers and sisters.

When using Face Recognition, the facial characteristics are extracted for performing recognition, and so this process takes longer than regular Face Detection.

For subjects registered as newborns and infants (people with birthdays set to less than 3 years), is displayed, and the picture will be taken to give the skin a more healthy appearance.

AF TRACKING

Even if a subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the camera can continue to keep it in focus.

Set AF MODE to AF tracking

• To cancel AF tracking → Press▲again.

AF tracking frame

Align the AF tracking frame with the subject, and then lock.

•To cancel AF Lock → Press▲.

•The optimum scene is detected for the subject

where the focus was locked (AF Lock).

AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red (flash)

Face recognition will be inactive while using AF tracking.

Please refer to P.71 if AF Lock is not successful for certain objects.

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Taking pictures with your own settings

‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’

Mode:

Using REC menu (P.67) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Turn on the power

Shutter button

Zoom lever

Status indicator

To take motion pictures

(P.59)

To use zoom

(P.35)

To use flash

(P.41)

To adjust image brightness

(P.47)

To take close-up pictures

(P.43)

To adjust colouring

(P.70)

Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second.

Set to

Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)

Take a picture

	Focus display
	(when focus
Press halfway	aligned: flashing
	→ illuminated)
(Adjust the
focus)
	AF area
	(Aligns focus with subject; when
	complete: red/white → green)
Press fully

When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image								Jitter alert
								display
stabilizer (P.75), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.46).
If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red,
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or
change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.69) settings.
Aperture value
						Shutter speed
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Taking pictures with your own settings

‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ (Continued)

Mode:

Align focus for desired composition

Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

			Subjects/environments which may
			make focusing difficult:
	Hold down		• Fast-moving or extremely bright
			objects, or objects with no colour
	halfway
			contrast.
			• Taking pictures through glass or near
	AF	area	objects emitting light. In dark, or with
			significant jitter.
			• When too close to object or when
			taking pictures of both distant and
			close objects together in the same
			picture.
			We recommend using the ‘Face
			detection’ function when taking pictures
			of people (P.71).

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

Use the focus range displayed in red (P.45) as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.

AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom.

Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Focus display

Focus range

Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom

Mode:

You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 21.4 times with ‘Extra optical zoom’ (pictures only) with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further.

Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.

Zoom In/Out

Restore Enlarge

Turn to W side

Turn to T side

Focus range (P.45)

			Zoom ratio
			(approx.)
Zoom bar

Zoom speed can be adjusted. Zoom slowly → turn slightly Zoom quickly → turn completely

Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.

Optical zoom and extra optical zoom (EZ)

Automatically switches to ‘optical zoom’ when using maximum picture size (P.67), and to ‘extra optical zoom’ (for further zooming) otherwise. (EZ is short for ‘extra optical zoom’.)

• Optical zoom							• Extra optical zoom
						Zoom bar					( displayed)
	Max. enlargement: 12 x							Max. enlargement: 14.3 x - 21.4 x
								(Varies according to picture size.)

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Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom

(Continued)

Mode:

Maximum zoom ratios by picture size

	Optical zoom			Extra optical zoom
PICTURE	10 M	7 M	5 M	3 M	2 M	0.3 M
SIZE	9.5 M	6.5 M	4.5 M	3 M	2.5 M
	9 M	6 M	4.5 M	2.5 M	2 M
Max. enlargement	12 x	14.3 x	17.1 x		21.4 x
PICTURE	10 M	7 M	5 M	3 M	2 M	0.3 M
SIZE	9 M	6 M	4.5 M		2.5 M
	7.5 M	5.5 M	3.5 M		2 M
Max. enlargement	12 x	14.3 x	17.1 x		21. 4 x

What is Extra optical zoom (EZ)?

If, for example, set to ‘3M ’ (equivalent to 3 million pixels), a picture will only be taken of a 3M-sized central part of a 10 M (equivalent to 10.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further.

The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate.

In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P.43) is activated when maximum zoom ratio is reached.

A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of close objects, while using more telescopic zoom may result in more colouring appearing around the outlines of objects.

The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated – this is not a fault.

When using extra optical zoom, zoom movement may stop momentarily near maximum W (1x), but this is not a fault.

Extra optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

‘MACRO ZOOM’, motion picture, ‘TRANSFORM’ ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM GRAIN’ scene modes

‘ZOOM RESUME’ (P.22) allows zoom ratio to be memorised even if power is turned off.

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Enlarging further ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’

Zoom 4 times further than optical/extra optical zoom (maximum 48 x – 85.5 x). (Note that, with digital zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.)

Display REC menu

Select ‘ON’

Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’

Finish

Digital zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen.

e.g. With 48x

Digital zoom area

•Zoom motion stops momentarily when entering digital zoom range.

•Within digital zoom range, AF area is displayed larger when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P.46).

Digital zoom cannot be used in the following modes:

(INTELLIGENT AUTO mode), (CLIPBOARD mode), scene modes (‘SPORTS’, ‘BABY’, ‘PET’, ‘HIGH SENS.’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, ‘FLASH BURST’, ‘PIN HOLE’, and ‘FILM GRAIN’), when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is not set to ‘OFF’

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Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)

REC/PLAY switch:

When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.79).)

Zoom lever

Set to

Scroll through pictures

DISPLAY

To enlarge (playback zoom)

Turn to

T side

Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.)

•Zoom ratio: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x

•To reduce zoom→ Turn lever towards W side

•Move zoom position→ ▲▼◄►

To playback as list

(P.81)

To view with different playback modes

(slideshow, etc.) (P.83)

To playback motion pictures

(P.82)

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File number

Picture number/ Total pictures

Previous Next

Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards.

(Only file numbers change while held down; picture is displayed when released)

Scroll speed increases the longer you press. (Speed may vary according to playback conditions)

If file number is not displayed, press display button.

After the final picture, display returns to the first picture.

Some pictures edited on computer may not be able to be viewed on this camera.

If the REC/PLAY switch is moved from to

while the power is on, the lens barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds.

This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and with Exif (Exchangeable image file format). Files that are not DCF-compliant cannot be played back.

Deleting pictures

REC/PLAY switch:

Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Set to

Press to delete displayed picture

Select ‘YES’

		• Do not turn off
	DISPLAY	the power during
		deletion.

Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional).

To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures

(after step )

Select type of deletion

• To use ‘DELETE ALL’ → go to step

Select the pictures to delete

(Repeat)

• To release → Press

DISPLAY again

Picture selected

Delete

Select ‘YES’

•To cancel → press ‘MENU/SET’.

•May take time depending on number of pictures deleted.

•‘ALL DELETE EXCEPT (FAVORITE)’ may be selected in ‘DELETE ALL’ when ‘FAVORITE’ is set to ‘ON’ (P.93) and pictures have been registered.

Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases:

•Protected pictures (P.95)

•Card switch is in ‘LOCK’ position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (P.38)

Motion pictures can also be deleted.

To delete clipboard pictures, set mode dial to .

To delete all data including protected images, perform FORMAT. (P.24)

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