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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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
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:
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 precious moments.
● Enjoy crisp pictures on large
screens!
AV cable
HDMI mini cable (optional)
● Easy operation with
VIERA remote control
‘VIERA Link’ support
● With your printer
Connect directly to easily print
pictures at home.
Use a PictBridge-compatible
printer.
USB connection cable
● At digital photo centre
Give card to shop assistant to
print pictures.
SD memory card
1
Record
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’
P.26
View
Print
P.105
P.102
Save and enjoy your pictures!
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
With DVD recorder
Save to DVD or hard disk
SD memory card
USB connection cable
AV cable
P.97
Cards may be inserted directly into devices with SD memory
3232
32
card slots.
● SD memory card/SDHC memory card
(optional)
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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
Mode dial ..................................................... 27
Basic shooting operation ....... 28
Holding the camera/Direction detection function
Mode dial ..................................................... 29
...27
...29
Taking picture with automatic settings
Face Detection and Face Recognition ........ 32
AF TRACKING ............................................32
Taking pictures with your own settings
Align focus for desired composition ............34
Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom
DIGITAL ZOOM .....................................37
Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY)
... 30
... 33
... 35
... 38
Deleting pictures .................................39
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
...39
Application (Record)
Changing recording information display
Taking pictures with flash ................... 41
Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures
TELE MACRO ......................................43
MACRO ZOOM.......................................44
Positioning camera and subject within
accessible range for focus alignment
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
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
... 40
... 43
... 45
... 49
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
PICTURE SIZE ...................................... 67
QUALITY/ ASPECT RATIO/
INTELLIGENT ISO ................................68
SENSITIVITY .........................................69
WHITE BALANCE .................................70
FACE RECOG. / AF MODE
PRE AF/
I.EXPOSURE
DIGITAL ZOOM/
STABILIZER .........................................75
MIN. SHTR SPEED/AUDIO REC./
AF ASSIST LAMP......................................76
CLOCK SET/
REC QUALITY/ CONTINUOUS AF/
WIND CUT ...............................78
METERING MODE ............. 73
/ BURST ......................74
COLOR MODE
REC MODE ..... 77
... 67
...71
/
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
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
..... 82
LEVELING/ FACE RECOG.
ASPECT CONV. / ROTATE DISP. ..
FAVORITE .............................................93
PRINT SET ............................................ 94
PROTECT/ AUDIO DUB. ..................95
COPY .....................................................96
...91
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
Using the Multi Conversion Adaptor (optional)
...99
...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 Control
......................................................107
TM
)
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
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.
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.
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
Cursor button
Hand strap eyelet
Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
Mode dial
( P.27, P.29)
Release lever (P.13)
Shutter button
( P.26, P.28)
Camera ON/OFF switch (P.15)
Flash ( P.27, P.29)
Self-timer indicator (P.46)/
Zoom lever (P.35)
AF assist lamp
Lens barrel
(P.9)
Lens
(P.76)
STEREO MIC1 ( P.59 ( 62), 76, 95)
Speaker (P.19)
LCD monitor
(P.19, 20, 40, 110)
3
Status indicator
(P.13, 30)
REC/PLAY switch
( P.26, 38, P.28, 38)
DISPLAY button (P.40)
Q.MENU (Quick setting P.18)/
delete button
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)
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.
(P.39)
Motion picture button
• Do not use any other adaptors except a
genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor
(DMW-MCA1; optional).
Up cursor button (▲)
• Exposure compensation (P.47)
• Auto bracket (P.47)
• Multi aspect
• White balance fine adjustment (P.70)
Right cursor button (►)
• Flash (P.41)
4
DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 does not have this button.
Tripod receptacle
Card/Battery door (P.13)
We recommend using
the supplied hand strap
to avoid dropping the
camera.
HDMI socket
2
(P.106, 107)
AV/DIGITAL/MULTI
socket
102, 105)
• Always use a genuine
4
(P.99, 101,
Panasonic AC adaptor
(optional).
(P.59)
2
(P.48)
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)
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
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.
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)
Inserting battery and card
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
pictures
Recording time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature 23 °C, humidity 50 %
• LCD monitor ON
(The number of recordable pictures decreases
in AUTO POWER LCD, POWER LCD, and
HIGH ANGLE
• Using Panasonic SD memory card (32 MB)
• Using the supplied battery
• NORMAL PICTURE mode
Approx. 300 pictures
Approx. 320 pictures
Approx. 150 min
Approx. 160 min
mode)
• First picture taken 30 sec. after power turned
on (STABILIZER ‘AUTO’)
• 1 picture taken per 30 sec.
• Full flash used for every other picture
• Zoom operation for each picture
(max. W → max. T, or max. T → max. W)
• Power turned off after each 10 pictures,
battery allowed to cool
By CIPA standard in normal
picture mode
Battery
(check orientation)
Card
(check orientation)
Do not touch terminal
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)
• 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).
Approx. 90 min
See P.123 for details.
To remove
• To remove battery: • To remove card:
move lever in
direction of arrow.
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.
Status indicator
Lever
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.
press down in
centre.
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Inserting battery and card
To change time setting
(Continued)
Setting the clock
( The clock is not set when the
camera is shipped.)
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)
SD memory card/
SDHC memory card
Switch
(LOCK)
Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)
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.)
(optional)
3232
32
SDHC logo
Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power.
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,
REC/PLAY switch
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)
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.
After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the camera screen.
time display format), and set.
Select the
setting
item
Set the
time, or
• 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
display.
When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00,
and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Select the display format
date,
.
Set
Press ‘MENU/SET’
• Turn on power again and check time display.
(Time and date can be displayed by pressing
‘DISPLAY’ several times.)
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Using menus
Menu type
To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting
can be changed from the 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
Shutter button
Mode dial
The selected
item is
displayed with
an orange
background.
Select SETUP menu
REC/PLAY switch
To restore default settings
‘RESET’ (P.22)
Highlight Select and return
Turns
orange
Select the item
to menu items
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.
REC menu
MOTION PICTURE menu
Changing image preferences
(P.67 - 78)
• Make settings such as white
balance, sensitivity, aspect
ratio, and picture size.
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
REC menu
MOTION
PICTURE menu
REC menu
Settings display may vary according to items.
Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.
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Using menus
(Continued)
Using SETUP menu
Using Quick menu
Recording menu items can be called up easily.
Set to
Display ‘Quick menu’
Hold
Select item and setting
Select
Press
Settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode.
Setting
Quick menu
Item
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 the date and time.
(P.15)
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at
travel destination. (P.66)
TRAVEL DATE
Record the number of
days elapsed in your
travels. (P.65)
BEEP
Change or mute the
beep/shutter sounds.
VOLUME
Adjust volume of sound
from speakers (7 levels).
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of
the LCD monitor
(7 levels).
Set time, date, and display format.
DESTINATION: Set the local time at travel destination.
HOME: Set date and time at home area.
TRAVEL SETUP
OFF/SET (Register departure and return dates)
LOCATION
OFF/SET (Input name of destination.) (P.87)
BEEP LEVEL
/ / : Mute/Low/High
BEEP TONE
/ / : Change beep tone.
SHUTTER VOL.
/ / : Mute/Low/High
SHUTTER TONE
/ / : Change shutter tone.
0 • • LEVEL3 • • LEVEL6
• Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when
connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume
to 0)
+1 - +3: Brighter
±0: Standard
−1 - −3: Darker
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Using SETUP menu
(Continued)
See P.16 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.
Item Settings, notes
LCD MODE
Make LCD monitor easier
to see.
DISPLAY SIZE
Change the display size
of the menu.
GUIDE LINE
Select recording
information display and
types of guidelines.
(P.40)
HISTOGRAM
Check subject brightness
on graph. (P.40)
REC AREA
Enables verification of
the recordable area for
a motion picture before
recording.
OFF: Normal (cancel setting)
AUTO POWER LCD:
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’.
STANDARD/LARGE
REC. INFO.
OFF/ON (Display recording information with guide lines.)
PATTERN
/ : Change the patterns of guide lines.
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
• Recordable area displayed for motion
pictures should be interpreted as a
guideline.
• When using extended optical zoom,
the recordable area may not always be
displayed for certain zoom ratios.
• This setting cannot be used with Intelligent
Auto Mode.
This section is not
recorded.
Item Settings, notes
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor
and power while not
in use to save battery
consumption.
AUTO REVIEW
Automatically display
pictures immediately
after taking them.
POWER SAVE
OFF/2MIN./5 MIN./10MIN. :
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
• To restore → Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on
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.
OFF: No auto review
1 SEC./2 SEC. : Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.
HOLD: Auto review screen remains until a button (other
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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The ‘REC AREA’ menu item is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1.
Using SETUP menu
(Continued)
See P.16 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.
Item Settings, notes
ZOOM RESUME
Remember the zoom
ratio when turning power
off.
NO.RESET
Reset image file
numbers.
RESET
Reset to the default
settings.
USB MODE
Select communication
method for when
connecting camera to a
computer or printer with
USB connection cable.
OFF/ON
• Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene
mode.
YES/NO
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts
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 REC. SETTINGS?
YES/NO
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
YES/NO
• Information registered in ‘FACE RECOG.’
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.
is reset
SELECT ON CONNECTION:
Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a
computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.
PictBridge (PTP) : Select when connecting to a
PC: Select when connecting to a computer
PictBridge-compatible printer
Item Settings, notes
VIDEO OUT
Change the video output
format when connected
to a TV, etc. (PLAYBACK
mode only).
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio
when connected to a TV,
etc. (PLAYBACK mode
only).
HDMI MODE
Set the output resolution
when connected to a
high-definition TV with
an HDMI mini cable
(optional). (P.106)
/PAL:
NTSC
Motion pictures that were recorded in AVCHD Lite may
not be played back correctly in some cases.
• Operates when AV cable is connected.
/
• When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
AUTO: The output resolution is automatically
1080i: Outputs 1080 effective scanning lines in
720p: Outputs 720 effective scanning lines in
576p
1
When the video out is set to ‘PAL’
2
When the video out is set to ‘NTSC’
Interlaced and Progressive Formats
I
n ‘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.
determined based on information from the
connected TV.
interlaced format.
progressive format.
1
/480p2: Outputs 576 (or 480) effective scanning
lines in progressive format.
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The ‘HDMI MODE’ menu item is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1.
Using SETUP menu
(Continued)
See P.16 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu.
Item Settings, notes
VIERA Link
Enable automatic linking
with other VIERA Linkcompatible devices,
and operability with a
VIERA remote control
when connecting via an
HDMI mini cable (sold
separately) (P.107).
VERSION DISP.
Check the version of the
camera firmware.
FORMAT
Use when ‘BUILT-IN
MEMORY ERROR’
or ‘MEMORY CARD
ERROR’ appears, or
when formatting the builtin memory or card.
When a card/built-in
memory is formatted,
the data cannot be
restored. Check the
content of the card/
built-in memory
carefully before
formatting.
LANGUAGE
Change display
language.
OFF : Operations must be performed via the camera’s
own buttons.
ON: Operations may be performed via the remote control
of the VIERA Link-compatible device.
(Not all operations will be available.) Operability of
the camera’s own buttons will be limited.
• Works when connected via an HDMI mini cable
(sold separately).
Current version is
displayed.
YES/NO
• This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.11) or AC
adaptor (optional).
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
• Always format cards with this camera.
• All picture data including protected pictures will be
deleted. (P.95)
• Do not turn off power or perform other operations during
formatting.
• Consult your nearest Service Centre if format cannot be
successfully completed.
• Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
Set the language displayed on the screen.
Item Settings, notes
DEMO MODE
View demonstration of
functions.
JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording)
Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on
graph. (Estimate)
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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The ‘VIERA Link’ menu item is not available in the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1.
Basic shooting operation
Holding the camera/Direction detection function
Mode dial
Turn on the power
Shutter button
Set to
Status indicator
Motion picture button
• Motion pictures can be recorded
immediately by pressing the
motion picture button.
Set to the desired recording mode
Aim the camera and shoot
Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.
: Pictures and motion
pictures can be taken.
: The captured pictures and
motion pictures can be
played back.
Please set the clock before shooting (P.15).
AF assist lamp
Flash
• Stand with your arms close to your body and with
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.
Taking still pictures
Press the shutter button
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Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter
button to take picture
Press fully
For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1, see P.28.
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)
Align to
correct mode
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Mode
NORMAL PICTURE Mode
MY SCN MODE
SCENE MODE
CLIPBOARD Mode
The current mode will be displayed on the
LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.
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).
Basic shooting operation
Holding the camera/Direction detection function
Mode dial
Turn on the power
Shutter button
Set to
Set to the desired recording mode
Status indicator
Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.
: Pictures and motion
pictures can be taken.
: The captured pictures and
motion pictures can be
played back.
Please set the clock before shooting (P.15).
AF assist lamp
Flash
• Stand with your arms close to your body and with
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.
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For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3, see P.26.
(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.
Align to
correct mode
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Mode
NORMAL PICTURE Mode
MY SCENE MODE
SCENE MODE
MOTION PICTURE Mode
CLIPBOARD Mode
The current mode will be displayed on the
LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.
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).
Aim the camera and shoot
Taking picture with automatic settings
Automatic scene detection
‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’
Mode:
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.
Shutter button
Status indicator
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.
)
)
To take motion pictures (P.59)
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for
approx. 1 second.
Set to
Set to (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode)
Take a picture
Focus display
(when focus
Press halfway
(Adjust the
focus)
Press fully
Recognized scene icon displayed in
blue for 2 sec.
aligned:
flashing →
illuminated)
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 SIZE1’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE1’, ‘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.’
e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes
‘i MACRO’
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Taking picture with automatic settings
‘INTELLIGENT AUTO mode’ (Continued)
Mode:
Taking pictures with your own settings
‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’
Mode:
Face Detection and Face Recognition
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear
as subjects in the image (
exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces. (P.71)
or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and
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.
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 illuminated for
approx. 1 second.
Set to
Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)
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)
When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image
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.
Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the
focus)
Press fully
Focus display
(when focus
aligned: flashing
→ illuminated)
AF area
(Aligns focus with subject; when
complete: red/white → green)
Jitter alert
display
Aperture value Shutter speed
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Taking pictures with your own settings
p
‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ (Continued)
Mode:
Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom
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
halfway
AF area
• Fast-moving or extremely bright
objects, or objects with no colour
contrast.
• Taking pictures through glass or near
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
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
Zoom bar
Zoom speed can be adjusted.
Zoom slowly → turn slightly
Zoom quickly → turn completely
Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom.
Focus
range
(P.45)
Zoom ratio
(approx.)
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
Max. enlargement: 12 x Max. enlargement: 14.3 x - 21.4 x
Zoom bar
( displayed)
(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
SIZE
Max. enlargement 12 x 14.3 x 17.1 x 21.4 x
PICTURE
SIZE
Max. enlargement 12 x 14.3 x 17.1 x 21. 4 x
10 M
9.5 M
9 M
10 M
9 M
7.5 M
7 M
6.5 M
6 M
7 M
6 M
5.5 M
5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M
4.5 M 3 M 2.5 M
4.5 M 2.5 M 2 M
5 M 3 M 2 M 0.3 M
4.5 M 2.5 M
3.5 M 2 M
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.
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
REC/PLAY switch:
(NORMAL PLAY)
Deleting pictures
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
File number
Picture number/
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)
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.
Total pictures
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
Use a sufficiently charged
battery or an AC adaptor
(optional).
the power during
deletion.
To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures
(after step )
Select type of deletion
• To use
‘DELETE
ALL’ → go to
step
Delete
Select ‘YES’
Select the pictures to delete
(Repeat)
• To release
→ Press
DISPLAY
again
Picture selected
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)
• 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.
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