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Advanced (Recording pictures)

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Following functions are fixed.

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In the Clipboard Mode, the following functions cannot be used.

–

[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[PRE AF]/

[I.EXPOSURE]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[BURST]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR MODE]/

[HISTOGRAM]/[SLIDE SHOW]/[MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]

•

The [STABILIZER]

(P120)

setting in [REC] Mode is also reflected in Clipboard Mode.

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Other items in the [SETUP] menu can be set in the normal picture mode, etc. Setting will be

reflected to the clipboard mode.

Note

•

Please bear copyrights and other such matters in mind.

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The [PLAYBACK] Mode menu

(P137)

function cannot be used.

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You cannot print while using the Clipboard Mode. (Clipboard images copied to card can be

printed.)

Clipboard playback menu

When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu
screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard
recording menu”

(P125)

Item

Description of setting

[CANCEL

MARK]

Used to release the zoom position.

Press

to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ ].

Press [MENU/SET] to cancel.

[COPY]

Used to copy clipboard pictures onto a card one at a time.

Zoom marks are not copied.

Press

to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

Press

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

[LCD MODE]

This has same function as the [LCD MODE] in the [SETUP] menu.

(P36)

Settings During Clipboard

Item

Description

of settings

Item

Description

of settings

[GUIDE LINE]

([REC. INFO.])

[OFF]

[SENSITIVITY]

[AUTO]

[GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN])

[WHITE BALANCE]

[AWB]

[ECONOMY] ([AUTO

POWER OFF])

5 minutes

[AF MODE]

[SELFTIMER]

2 seconds/off

[I.RESOLUTION]

[i.ZOOM]

[QUALITY]

›

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

[ON]

[ASPECT RATIO]

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Summary of Contents for DMC-FT2

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No DMC FT2 VQT2Q90 Before use please read these instructions completely ...

Page 2: ...te settings Normal Picture Mode 49 Focusing 50 When the subject is not in focus such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take 50 Preventing jitter camera shake 51 Direction detection function 51 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 52 Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extra Optical Zoom EZ Using the Intelligent Zoom Using the Digital Zoom 52 Playing back Pictures ...

Page 3: ...ZOOM 118 COLOR MODE 119 STABILIZER 120 AUDIO REC 120 AF ASSIST LAMP 121 RED EYE REMOVAL 121 CLOCK SET 121 Using the MOTION PICTURE Mode menu 122 REC MODE 122 REC QUALITY 122 CONTINUOUS AF 122 WIND CUT 123 LED LIGHT 123 Taking and viewing clipboard pictures Clipboard Mode 124 Taking clipboard pictures 124 Viewing clipboard pictures 126 Entering Text 128 Advanced Playback Playing Back Pictures in Se...

Page 4: ...still pictures and motion pictures 160 Copy the playback image using an AV cable 160 Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5 0 HD Edition 161 Connecting to a PC 162 Printing the Pictures 166 Selecting a single picture and printing it 167 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 168 Print Settings 169 Others Screen Display 172 Cautions for Use 175 Message Display 182 Troubleshooting 185 Number ...

Page 5: ...e of the camera P7 and Maintenance and waterproof performance P8 before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled which may cause water to seep in Charge the battery P19 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use plug in type inlet type Insert the battery and the card P24 When you do not use the card you can record or play back pi...

Page 6: ...Before Use 6 Turn the camera on to take pictures 1 Press the shutter button to take pictures P45 Play back the pictures 1 Press 2 Select the picture you want to view P55 ...

Page 7: ...to the camera occurs it should be inspected subject to a fee by a Panasonic s service centre to verify that the waterproofing is still effective Any malfunction caused by customer misuse or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty Handling of the camera Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low ski resort etc or very high above 40 oC 104 oF in...

Page 8: ...ing the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow until the red area becomes visible and open the card battery door and terminal cover Confirm that there are no foreign objects on inner side of the card battery door or terminal cover B rubber seal and C place where rubber seal meets If there is any crack or deformation in the rubber seal inside the card battery door and terminal cover get the came...

Page 9: ...1 year with use and age To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year Please contact Panasonic s Service Centre for related costs and other information Example of foreign object on the inner side of the card battery door J Area where rubber seal sits around the card battery compartment K Rubber seal site around the card battery cover Example of foreign object...

Page 10: ...se the camera without securely closing the door and cover it may open and close of its own accord Note If there is any foreign object remove it with attached brush Sand and dust etc will unintentionally adhere to the camera by lodging in between the gap around the card battery door or terminal cover when used in the following locations Where sand is floating such as in the sea or water etc Where t...

Page 11: ...ly placing the hand strap around your wrist or similar measure Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC 104 oF in the bath or hot spring When the camera is splashed with detergent soap hot spring bath additive sun oil sun screen chemical etc wipe it off immediately Card and battery are not waterproof Do not handle with a wet hand Also do not insert wet card or battery into the camera When the cam...

Page 12: ... it Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage discolouration corrosion unusual odour or deterioration 2 Wipe off the water and dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth in a well ventilated shaded area 3 Confirm there is no water on the camera and open the card battery door and terminal cover 4 Wipe off any water or sand inside the card battery door and ter...

Page 13: ...r use at the seaside or under water make sure that the card battery door and terminal cover are firmly closed and soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less If the zoom lever mode dial or camera OFF ON button do not move smoothly it may be caused by an adhesion of foreign objects Using in such a state may cause malfunctions such as locking up so wash off any ...

Page 14: ...a where the camera was purchased For details on the accessories refer to Basic Operating Instructions Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in m...

Page 15: ...te button P58 9 Playback button P31 42 10 Mode dial P42 11 Cursor buttons A 3 Exposure compensation P70 Auto bracket P71 White balance fine adjustment P111 B 4 Macro mode P67 AF Tracking P47 114 C 2 Self timer button P69 D 1 Flash setting button P62 In these operating instructions the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3 4 2 1 e g When you press the 4 down ...

Page 16: ...6 153 162 166 When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor optional and AC adaptor optional are used For connection details refer to P26 20 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it 21 Card Battery door P24 22 Release lever P24 23 LOCK switch P8 10 24 e g To make subjects appear closer use Tele Place your...

Page 17: ...nal cover is opened or closed Since damage or leaks may result be sure to attach the cord firmly checking that it is not snagged in the terminal cover Insert your hand following the arrow then adjust the length Note Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure The camera will sink in the water so use it underwater securely fastening the strap around your wrist ...

Page 18: ...ter may scratch or dirty the camera We recommend that you remove the Silicon Jacket from the camera rinse and then wipe away the water with a soft dry cloth Maintenance after using Do not forcibly remove the Silicon Jacket from the camera It may damage the camera or Silicon Jacket Take the camera out of the Silicon Jacket and check that foreign objects sand etc or water sea water etc are not adher...

Page 19: ...camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC 50 oF to 95 oF The battery temperature should also be the same 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 ...

Page 20: ...rt with a dry cloth Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal A gap will remain as shown on the right plug in type inlet type The CHARGE indicator turns on The CHARGE indicator A is turned on and charging will start The CHARGE indicat...

Page 21: ... adaptor optional connected The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery Note The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging The camera also becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left but it is not reco...

Page 22: ...r vice versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time If the recording interval time becomes longer the number of recordable pictures decreases For example if you were to take one picture every two minutes then the number of pictures w...

Page 23: ...ns such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery the life of the battery may have expired Buy a new battery Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use The battery performance will decrease so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place such as inside your col...

Page 24: ...ing careful about the direction you insert it Pull the lever C in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright D Do not touch the connection terminals of the card The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted Close the card bat...

Page 25: ...rmally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost About the card battery door If you turn on the power with the card battery door open a warning sound will go off in order to avoid immersion and the message shown below will appear on the LCD monitor P184 The camera cannot be operated when the card battery door is open Only the OFF ON button can be operated Close it sec...

Page 26: ...ti conversion adaptor optional Ensure that only the AC adaptor optional and multi conversion adaptor optional for this camera are used Using any other equipment may cause damage 5 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall outlet 6 Connect the AC adaptor to the multi conversion adaptor Note Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor optional Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion ad...

Page 27: ... time for a card The following operations can be performed using this unit When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded in the built in memory and played back When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back Clipboard pictures P124 are stored on the built in memory even if a card is inserted When using the built in memory k ð access indication When u...

Page 28: ...ra to vibration impact or static electricity The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally If operation fails due to vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again Write Protect switch A provided When this switch is set to the LOCK position no further data writing deletion or formatting is possible The ability to write delete and f...

Page 29: ...that you can maintain the waterproof performance If you select NO before starting or END after the slide show PLEASE SET THE CLOCK will be displayed For details about the PRECAUTIONS demo refer to P7 It is not displayed when the power is turned on by pressing and holding Press MENU SET Press the OFF ON button A MENU SET button B Cursor buttons If the language select screen is not displayed proceed...

Page 30: ...ettings that were performed When MENU SET has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set set the clock correctly by following the Changing the clock setting procedure below Select CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu and press 1 P32 It can be changed in steps 5 6 and 7 to set the clock The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built in clock battery even wit...

Page 31: ...6 to 121 MODE playback mode menu P55 129 to133 This menu lets you set the Colouring Sensitivity Aspect Ratio Number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as Playback or Slide show of only the pictures set as FAVORITE MOTION PICTURE mode menu P122 to 123 PLAYBACK mode menu P137 to 152 This menu lets you set t...

Page 32: ...N button A button B MENU SET button C Mode dial Set the mode dial to To set the playback menu proceed to step 3 by pressing the Press MENU SET to display the menu You can switch menu screens from any menu item by pressing the zoom lever Press 3 4 to select AF MODE Select the item at the very bottom and press 4 to move to the second screen Press 1 Depending on the item its setting may not appear or...

Page 33: ...T to close the menu Press MENU SET to set Switching to other menus e g Switching to the SETUP menu 1 Press MENU SET to display the menu 2 Press 2 3 Press 4 to select the SETUP menu icon 4 Press 1 Select a menu item next and set it ...

Page 34: ... easily found Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes Using the quick menu Press and hold Q MENU when recording Press 3 4 2 1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press MENU SET to close the menu A The items to be set and the settings are displayed A ...

Page 35: ...ETUP menu settings refer to P32 Refer to P7 for details Refer to P29 for details Refer to P104 for details Refer to P101 for details PRECAUTIONS To maintain waterproof performance display the Slide Show about the things you need to check before use U CLOCK SET Setting Date Time WORLD TIME Set the time in your home area and travel destination DESTINATION Travel destination area HOME Your home area ...

Page 36: ...t to block the light The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and Power LCD Mode AUTO POWER LCD cannot be selected in Playback Mode r BEEP This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound r BEEP LEVEL s Muted t Low u High SHUTTER VOL Muted Low High BEEP TONE SHUTTER TONE u VOLUME Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels LCD MODE These menu settings make it eas...

Page 37: ...of LCD MODE has priority over the setting of LCD POWER SAVE regarding the brightness of the LCD monitor GUIDE LINE Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed P60 REC INFO OFF ON PATTERN HISTOGRAM This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram P6...

Page 38: ...to reset the folder number When the RESET setting is selected during recording the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning When the REC Mode settings are reset data registered with FACE RECOG will be also reset too When SETUP menu settings are reset the following settings...

Page 39: ...camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable supplied y SELECT ON CONNECTION Select either PC or PictBridge PTP if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge PictBridge PTP Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge z PC Set after or before connecting to a PC VIDEO OUT Set to match the colour television system in each country Playb...

Page 40: ... for details This will work when the HDMI mini cable optional is connected Refer to P157 for details HDMI MODE Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable optional AUTO The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV 1080i The interlace method with 1080 av...

Page 41: ...n Playback Mode STABILIZER DEMO cannot be displayed STABILIZER DEMO is an approximation Press DISPLAY to close STABILIZER DEMO AUTO DEMO has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode Press MENU SET to close AUTO DEMO SCENE MENU Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to OFF The recording screen in the currently selected Scene Mode appears AUTO The SCENE MODE menu ...

Page 42: ... picture or motion picture Press the OFF ON button A Motion picture button B Mode dial C Shutter button D button Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part E Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode SCN NORMAL PICTURE ...

Page 43: ...ically selected by the camera Normal Picture Mode P49 The subjects are recorded using your own settings Sports mode P72 Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events etc It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording Snow mode P72 This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow covered mountain Beach Surf mode...

Page 44: ...ng start stop of motion picture recording Sound volume can be set in BEEP LEVEL P36 Motion pictures cannot be recorded in Clipboard Mode P124 Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible For more details refer to Recording Motion Picture P88 Press Press 2 1 to select the picture For more details refer to Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY P55 Playing Back Motion Pictures Pictur...

Page 45: ...enabled Shutter speed will be slower during or When taking pictures using the zoom P52 When recording motion pictures P88 To take pictures using the Face Recognition function which stores faces of frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays P95 Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication 1 green lights when the subject is focused The AF area 2 is display...

Page 46: ...d faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected Note Due to factors such as size contrast motion and proximity a different mode may be identified for the same subject Subject conditions When the face is bright or dark The size of the subject The colour of the subject The distance to the subject The contrast of the subject When the subject is moving Recording c...

Page 47: ...bject AF tracking frame will turn yellow An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen Press 3 to cancel Note FACE RECOG does not work during AF tracking Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on P114 In Intelligent Auto Mode Happy can be selected in COLOR MODE of the REC menu When Happy is selected it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brillianc...

Page 48: ...2 Fix to MODE 1 during motion picture recording The following functions cannot be used EXPOSURE AUTO BRACKET White Balance fine adjustment DIGITAL ZOOM AUDIO REC MIN SHTR SPEED HISTOGRAM The other items on the SETUP menu can be set in a mode such as the Normal Picture Mode What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent Auto Mode Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode Item Settings GUIDE LINE P37 REC ...

Page 49: ...image appears too red P110 When recording motion pictures P88 Set the mode dial to A Mode dial To change the setting while taking pictures refer to Using the REC Mode Menu P106 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused The focus range is 30 cm 0 99 feet to If pictures are to be taken at ...

Page 50: ...button fully We recommend that you use the Face Detection function when taking pictures of people P112 Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus Fast moving subjects extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast When the focus range display has appeared in red When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects When it is dark or when jitter occurs When the ...

Page 51: ... NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY PARTY CANDLE LIGHT STARRY SKY FIREWORKS or HIGH DYNAMIC in Scene Mode P74 When the shutter speed is slowed in MIN SHTR SPEED Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically rotated Only when ROTATE DISP P146 is set to ON The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down Mo...

Page 52: ...cation can be increased by approximately 1 3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent Zoom is used Even higher levels of magnification are possible when DIGITAL ZOOM is set to ON in REC menu Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extra Optical Zoom EZ Using the Intelligent Zoom Using the Digital Zoom To make subjects appear closer use...

Page 53: ...lay A is displayed Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Maximum magnification 6k including Optical Zoom 4 6k 12 7k including Extra Optical Zoom 9 8k 18 6k including Optical Zoom 4 6k 39 3k including Extra Optical Zoom 9 8k 24 2k including Optical Zoom and i ZOOM 6k 51k including Extra Optical Zoom and i ZOOM 12 7k Picture quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the magnification level the ...

Page 54: ...in When using the Digital Zoom STABILIZER may not be effective When using the Digital Zoom we recommend using a tripod and the self timer P69 for taking pictures I RESOLUTION is fixed to i ZOOM in following conditions Intelligent Auto Mode SPORTS SNOW BEACH SURF Scene Mode Clipboard Mode i ZOOM cannot be used when in HIGH SENS HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST or PIN HOLE in Scene Mode The Extra Optical ...

Page 55: ...keep pressing 2 1 the number of pictures forwarded rewound increases To finish playback Press again press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway Press A button When the mode dial is set to clipboard will be displayed Refer to Viewing clipboard pictures P126 for information about playing back the clipboard Normal playback is displayed automatically when the power is turned on...

Page 56: ...of the zoom lever to return to the previous screen Pictures are not rotated for display Pictures displayed using cannot be played back To return to normal playback 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a picture An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings 2 Press MENU SET The picture that was selected will appear Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback A ...

Page 57: ...you change the magnification the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3 4 2 1 The more a picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates When you move the position to be displayed the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second Switching the PLAYBACK Mode 1 Press MENU SET during playback 2 Press 1 3 Pr...

Page 58: ...tures cannot be recovered Pictures on the built in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted and then press A DISPLAY button B button Press 2 to select YES and then press MENU SET ...

Page 59: ...ing DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL or ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü the deleting will stop halfway Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted it may take some time to delete them If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected P150 they will not be deleted even if DELETE ALL or ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ is selected To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures Press Press 3 4 to select D...

Page 60: ...h between available recording time and number of recordable pictures 3 Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed by setting GUIDE LINE in SETUP menu You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed Note In NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY STARRY SKY and FIREWORKS in Scene Mode the guideline is grey P74 In PHOTO FRAME in Scene Mode the guid...

Page 61: ...ge because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other The histogram is an approximation in Recording Mode The histogram of a picture may not match in Recording Mode and Playback Mode The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc Histograms are not displayed in the following cases Intelligent Auto Mode Mult...

Page 62: ...formation about flash settings that can be selected refer to Available flash settings by Recording Mode P64 Press MENU SET You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds At this time the selected item is automatically set A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...

Page 63: ...e it necessary ˆ AUTO Red eye reduction The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red eye phenomenon eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture and then activated again for the actual recording Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions Forced flash ON Š Forced ...

Page 64: ...depending on the type of subject and brightness The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed Set the flash setting again if necessary The flash setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off However the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture ˆ Š Œ ˆ Š Œ ñ í ï 9 ô 5 0 4...

Page 65: ...ange also differs Wide Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to approx 3 4 m 11 2 feet Tele Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to approx 1 9 m 6 23 feet ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm 0 99 feet to 5 1 m 16 7 feet 30 cm 0 99 feet to 2 8 m 9 18 feet ISO80 30 cm 0 99 feet to 1 4 m 4 59 feet 30 cm 0 99 feet to 80 cm 2 62 feet ISO100 30 cm 0 99 feet to 1 6 m 5 24 feet 30 cm 0 99 feet to 90 cm 2 96 fee...

Page 66: ...r lighting from the flash When you take a picture beyond the available flash range the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark When the flash is being charged the flash icon blinks red and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject Wh...

Page 67: ... fully to take the picture is displayed during AF Macro Mode and is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode To cancel select the OFF in step 2 Zoom range focus range and zoom magnification are displayed during zooming This mode allows you to take close up pictures of a subject e g when taking pictures of flowers You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm 0 17 feet from the lens by pressing the z...

Page 68: ...We recommend setting the flash to Œ when you take pictures at close range If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights When a subject is close to the camera the effective focus range is significantly narrowed Therefore if the distance between the camera and the subject is chang...

Page 69: ...umber of pictures which can be taken in FLASH BURST in Scene Mode is fixed to 5 Self timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in SELF PORTRAIT in Scene Mode or Clipboard Mode Setting of the self timer cannot be performed in following conditions In HI SPEED BURST and UNDERWATER in scene mode When recording motion pictures Press 2 ë Press 3 4 to select a mode You can also press 2 ë to select Press MENU SET...

Page 70: ... value appears on the lower left of the screen The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject Exposure compensation cannot be used when in STARRY SKY in Scene Mode Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensate the exposure towards n...

Page 71: ...you turn the camera off or AUTO POWER OFF is activated When Auto Bracket is set the Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting You cannot set the Auto Review function in the SETUP menu The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the subject Œ is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set Burst is cancelled when Auto Bracket is s...

Page 72: ...on picture recording When the camera is set to STABILIZER and there is very little jitter or if STABILIZER is set to OFF shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m 16 4 feet or more I EXPOSURE is automatically activated for SPORTS INTELLIGENT ISO is activated and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes ISO1600 The shutter spee...

Page 73: ... are no foreign objects such as sand hair dust etc clamped and close the card battery door and terminal cover all the way until it clicks Also read Important About the waterproof dustproof and anti shock performance of the camera P7 before using the camera Dip the camera in fresh water in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less after using it then wipe the water off with dry soft cloth P12 The ...

Page 74: ...e displayed If you press DISPLAY again the screen returns to the scene mode menu Note To change the scene mode press MENU SET and then press 1 and return to step 2 above The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene The...

Page 75: ...subject to make this mode more effective Note If a part of the background etc is a colour close to skin colour this part is also smoothed This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness The initial setting for AF MODE is š Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched and at the same time skin can be recorded smoothly 1 Press 3 4 to select the setting and then press MENU SE...

Page 76: ...he slow shutter speed we recommend using the 2 second self timer Note The focus range is about 30 cm 0 99 feet to 1 2 m 3 94 feet You can record yourself with audio P120 If you do this the self timer indicator will light up while recording the audio The Zoom Magnification is automatically moved to Wide 1k The self timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds If it is set to 2 seconds this setting wil...

Page 77: ...3 and 4 You can retake the picture by selecting RETAKE 5 Press 3 4 to select EXIT and then press MENU SET Note It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording The flash setting is fixed to Œ The focus zoom exposure White Balance shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture We recommend using a tripod When it is dark we recommend...

Page 78: ...OFF shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places The initial setting for AF MODE is š This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape Note During motion picture recording low light settings are used whic...

Page 79: ... for taking pictures It is recommended to take picture about 1 5 m 5 feet away from the subject after setting the zoom to full W wide by pressing W of the zoom lever Note The initial setting for AF MODE is š This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle lit atmosphere Technique for Candle Light Mode This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash Note The focus range is 5...

Page 80: ...age and name can be printed out using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5 0 HD Edition bundled software on the CD ROM supplied If AGE or NAME is set to OFF even when the birthday or name has been set the age or name will not be displayed Before taking pictures set AGE or NAME to ON The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 30 cm 0 99 feet Tele to When the camera is set to STABILIZER and there is very little jitter ...

Page 81: ...en you want to take pictures of sunset view This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun Note The flash setting is fixed to Œ This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms Select this for high sensitivity processing The sensitivity automatically switches to between ISO1600 and ISO6400 Picture size and asp...

Page 82: ...e recording during the motion picture recording The flash setting is fixed to Œ I RESOLUTION is fixed to ON QUALITY is automatically fixed to You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q 10k15 cm printing The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 30 cm 0 99 feet Tele to The focus zoom exposure white balance shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture SENSITIVITY will...

Page 83: ...e It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording I RESOLUTION is fixed to OFF QUALITY is automatically fixed to You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q 10k15 cm printing The shutter speed becomes 1 30th of a second to 1 1300th of a second The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 30 cm 0 99 feet Tele to The focus zoom exposure shutter speed ISO sensitivity and flash...

Page 84: ...ngs are used which will provide better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall The flash setting is fixed to Œ The Optical Image Stabilizer function is fixed to OFF ISO sensitivity is fixed to ISO80 This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky Technique for Fireworks Mode Since the shutter speed becomes slower we recommend using a tripod Note It will ...

Page 85: ...The focus range is 5 m 16 4 feet to Turn the camera off when taking off or landing When using the camera follow all instructions from the cabin crew Be careful about the reflection from the window Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects Note I RESOLUTION is fixed to OFF The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 30 cm 0 99 feet Tele to Face Detection P113 may not operate normal...

Page 86: ...ABILIZER is set to OFF shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction LCD screen noise may be more visible than during normal recording due to brightness compensation of the darker areas Record the image with a frame around it Setting the frame 1 Press 2 1 to select the frame ...

Page 87: ...s set to White balance fine adjustment You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather 1 Press 3 È three times to display WB ADJUST 2 Press 2 1 to adjust the white balance Select 0 if you do not want to finely adjust the white balance 3 Press MENU SET to close the menu If you adjust the white balance appears on the screen in red or blue Note To prevent water leakage make sure that ...

Page 88: ...the settings to the camera and take motion pictures easily Normal picture mode Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture and shutter speed SPORTS It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording SNOW Motion picture enhancing the whiteness of the snow at ski resorts or snowy mountains BEACH SURF You can take pictures with a more vibrant blue colour und...

Page 89: ...Release the motion picture button right after you press it The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built in microphone on this unit Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio The recording state indicator red C will flash while recording motion pictures The screen will become dark momentarily and recording will start after adjusting the display Stop the recording by pressing the m...

Page 90: ...me into focus Noise may be recorded underwater If the Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button recordable area will be changed drastically since these settings are cancelled When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures the angle of view changes at the start of motion picture recording When REC AREA P37 is set to ON angle of view during motion...

Page 91: ...osure Face Detection P113 Note Refer to P48 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode Due to conditions such as the ones below a different scene may be identified for the same subject Subject conditions When the face is bright or dark The size of the subject The colour of the subject The distance to the subject The contrast of the subject When the subject is moving Recording conditions Sunset Sunrise ...

Page 92: ... definition video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD Refer to the instructions of the device used for details on compatibility Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher MOTION JPEG Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC It can be recorded using l...

Page 93: ...ents the speed of transmission When MOTION JPEG is selected in step 2 3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode With the AVCHD Lite or for MOTION JPEG high quality motion picture can be enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable optional For details see Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket on P154 It cannot be recorded to built in memory except for the Press MENU SET to close t...

Page 94: ...n may not be displayed properly In this case use this unit For details on AVCHD compatible devices refer to the support sites below http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Motion picture recorded in AVCHD Lite does not comply with the DCF Exif so some information will not display while playback Sound from motion pictures When REC MODE is set to MOTION JPEG or pictures wit...

Page 95: ...ly the first picture After pressing the shutter halfway down a different person s picture information may be added when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph FACE RECOG can be used in the following Scene Modes SPORTS SNOW BEACH SURF PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN SELF PORTRAIT SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT PARTY CANDLE LIGHT BABY1 BABY2 PET SUNSET HIGH SENS PIN HOLE HIGH DYNAMIC PHOTO FRAME AUTO ...

Page 96: ...nging the SENSITIVITY setting P99 When a person who is registered is not recognised correct by re registering Example of faces that are hard to recognise Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered faces in the following instances depending on the facial expression and environment Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows A The face is dark the lig...

Page 97: ...MENU SET Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide The faces of subjects other than people pets etc cannot be registered When recognition fails a message will appear and the display will return to the recording screen In this case try taking the picture again Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU SET Select item to edit with 3 4 and then press 1 You can register up to 3 face images Re...

Page 98: ...r the birthday 1 Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU SET 2 Press 2 1 to select the items Year Month Day and then press 3 4 to set and then press MENU SET FOCUS ICON Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused Press 3 4 to select the focus icon and then press MENU SET ADD IMAGES To add additional face images Add Images 1 Select the unregistered face recognition frame and then ...

Page 99: ...the menu Change or delete the information for a registered person Item Description of settings INFO EDIT Changing the information of an already registered person Perform step 6 in Registering face image of new person PRIORITY The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher priority faces Press 3 4 2 1 to select the priority and then press MENU SET DELETE Deleting information of a reg...

Page 100: ... 3 Perform the operation in Step 6 and following in Registering face image of new person Note If the registration screen will not display it may display easier by recording in the same conditions or with the same expressions If a face is not recognised even though it is registered it will make the recognition easier by registering the person again using the FACE RECOG in the REC Mode menu in that ...

Page 101: ...d when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with TEXT STAMP P140 The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5 0 HD Edition bundled software on the CD ROM supplied Select CLOCK SET to set the current date and time in advance P29 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Select TRAVEL DATE from th...

Page 102: ...Press 4 to select SET and then press MENU SET Enter the location For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text on P128 Press MENU SET twice to close the menu Take a picture The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set When the travel date is se...

Page 103: ...ra is turned off If TRAVEL DATE is set to OFF the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded Even if TRAVEL DATE is set to SET after taking the pictures which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date minus is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you ...

Page 104: ...en press 1 When first using the camera after purchasing it the PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA message appears Press MENU SET and set the home area on the screen in step 3 Press 4 to select HOME and then press MENU SET Press 2 1 to select the home area and then press MENU SET A Current time B Time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time If daylight saving time is used at the home area press 3 Press 3 aga...

Page 105: ...when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination Press 3 to select DESTINATION and then press MENU SET to set C Depending on the setting the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed Press 2 1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press MENU SET to set D Current time of the destination area E Time difference If daylight saving time is used at th...

Page 106: ...is X This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode When the aspect ratio is Y When the aspect ratio is W PICTURE SIZE 14M 4320k3240 pixels 10M 3648k2736 pixels 7M 3072k2304 pixels 5M 2560k1920 pixels 3M 2048k1536 pixels 0 3M 640k480 pixels 12 5M 4320k2880 pixels 9M 3648k2432 pixels 6M 3072k2048 pixels 4 5M 2560k1712 pixels 2 5M 2048k1360 pixels 0 3M 640k424 pixels 10 5M 4320k2432 pixels 7 5...

Page 107: ...n TRANSFORM HIGH SENS HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST PIN HOLE and PHOTO FRAME in Scene Mode so the picture size for is not displayed Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions Refer to P195 for information about the number of recordable pictures For details on REC Mode menu settings refer to P32 Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored Appli...

Page 108: ... limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise Note Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving jitter may not be avoided Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small when a moving subject is at the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved a...

Page 109: ...AUTO the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of ISO400 according to the brightness It can be adjusted to a maximum of ISO1000 when using the flash The setting is not available when INTELLIGENT ISO is being used is displayed To avoid picture noise we recommend that you either reduce the ISO sensitivity level or set COLOR MODE to NATURAL and then take pictures P119 SENSITIVITY ISO...

Page 110: ...tions SNOW BEACH SURF In SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY FOOD PARTY CANDLE LIGHT SUNSET FLASH BURST STARRY SKY FIREWORKS AERIAL PHOTO FILM GRAIN or UNDERWATER in scene mode Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value Use to match the condition when taking photographs 1 Select Ó and then press MENU SET 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc so that the frame in the c...

Page 111: ...te balance fine adjustment level in Ò returns to 0 when you reset the White Balance using Ó In the BEACH SURF or UNDERWATER in scene mode the white balance is fixed at AWB but it can be finely adjusted White balance fine adjustment cannot be set for B W SEPIA COOL and WARM in COLOR MODE Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken the pictures may take on a red...

Page 112: ...etects the person s face The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what portion of the picture it is in max 15 areas AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves Dynamic tracking 11 area focusing The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the...

Page 113: ...O and UNDERWATER in Scene Mode About š Face Detection The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces Yellow When the shutter button is pressed halfway the frame turns green when the camera is focused White Displayed when more than one face is detected Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused Under certain picture...

Page 114: ...nderwater If it fails to lock AF area will flash in red and disappear Press 4 again AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified the subject is lost or has failed to be tracked The picture will be taken with Ø in AF MODE in that case FACE RECOG does not work when AF tracking is active will not operate during AF tracking It is not possible to set in PANORAMA ASSIST STARRY SKY FIRE...

Page 115: ...ter button is pressed becomes faster It is effective when you do not want to miss the photo opportunity Note The battery will be consumed faster than usual Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject will not operate during the AF tracking In NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY STARRY SKY and FIREWORKS in Scene Mode this setting is fixed to OFF When it is set to it...

Page 116: ...u settings refer to P32 You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting MIN SHTR SPEED slower Also you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject Applicable modes AUTO 1 125 1 60 1 30 1 15 1 8 1 4 1 2 1 Note This should usually be set to AUTO to take pictures When you select a minimum shutter speed other than AUTO appears on the screen Setting MIN SHTR SPEED to slower speed might i...

Page 117: ... subject while taking pictures in a place landscape indoors outdoors etc where there is a large difference between the light and shade the exposure may not become optimal The Burst speed pictures second may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places if the ISO sensitivity is high etc Burst Mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off If you take pictures i...

Page 118: ...ode to OFF for the FLASH BURST and PIN HOLE in Scene Mode and to i ZOOM in all other Scene Modes For details on REC Mode menu settings refer to P32 This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom Applicable modes OFF ON Note Refer to P52 for details If camera shake jitter is a problem during zooming it is recommended that STABILIZER be set to AUTO or MODE1 The setti...

Page 119: ...can be set only during Normal Picture Mode Note When you take pictures in dark places noise may become visible To avoid noise we recommend setting to NATURAL In Intelligent Auto Mode you can set this mode separately COLOR MODE STANDARD This is the standard setting Happy 1 Image with enhanced brightness and vividness NATURAL 2 The picture becomes softer VIVID 2 The picture becomes sharper B W The p...

Page 120: ...versation during the shooting or the situation as a memo Applicable modes If you press MENU SET during audio recording the audio recording is cancelled Note The sound is set separately from AUDIO REC P125 in the Clipboard Mode Audio is recorded from the built in microphone on the camera Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment Sound from motion pictures When REC MODE is se...

Page 121: ...on Refer to P63 for details For details on REC Mode menu settings refer to P32 To set the year month day and time It functions in exactly the same way as CLOCK SET P35 in the SETUP menu AF ASSIST LAMP OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on ON When taking pictures in dark places the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway Larger AF areas are now displayed Note The effecti...

Page 122: ...s ñ When REC MODE is AVCHD Lite SH H L When REC MODE is MOTION JPEG HD WVGA VGA QVGA Note Refer to P92 for details For details on MOTION PICTURE Mode menu settings refer to P32 It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set Applicable modes OFF ON Note When set to OFF it may take time for motion picture recording to start Set this function to OFF if you wish to fix...

Page 123: ...Note Maximum illuminating range of the LED light is 70 cm 2 29 feet The life of battery will decrease when the LED light is turned on constantly It may not turn on even in a dark place when the battery is low while set to Set to for places where the usage of the light is prohibited or if the LED light does not turn off in bright places when it is set to It is fixed to for BABY1 BABY2 and UNDERWATE...

Page 124: ...and made available for immediate viewing Clipboard pictures can be recorded played back and deleted only when the mode dial is set to Motion picture cannot be taken in Clipboard Mode Set the mode dial to Take the pictures Number of recordable pictures when using the built in memory solely for clipboard pictures If the built in memory contains pictures recorded in another Recording Mode fewer pictu...

Page 125: ...nu You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu Clipboard recording menu Item Description of setting PICTURE SIZE Used to change the picture size 2M initial setting Prefer quality 1M prefer quantity AUDIO REC Used to record sound 5 seconds together with the pictures This setting is not reflected in AUDIO REC P120 in the REC Mode menu LCD MODE This has same function as the LCD MO...

Page 126: ... instance and storing them in the memory For details on how to enlarge pictures refer to Using the Playback Zoom on P57 Viewing clipboard pictures Press 2 Play back the previous picture 1 Play back the next picture Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory zoom marks Select the position to record by zoom lever and 3 4 2 1 Press MENU SET The zoom mark A now appears on the picture ...

Page 127: ...n be printed Clipboard playback menu When MENU SET is pressed during clipboard playback the menu screen appears The steps taken are the same as for the Clipboard recording menu P125 Item Description of setting CANCEL MARK Used to release the zoom position 1 Press 2 1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark 2 Press MENU SET to cancel COPY Used to copy clipboard pictures onto a card one at a t...

Page 128: ...press MENU SET to register Press DISPLAY to switch text between A capitals a lower case and 1 special characters and numbers The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever To enter a blank move the cursor to SPACE to delete an entered character move the cursor to DELETE or to stop editing during text entry move the cursor to CANCEL and press MENU SET A maximum of 30 char...

Page 129: ...ou view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV Press and then press MENU SET Set the mode dial to anything except Press 1 Press 3 4 to select SLIDE SHOW and then press MENU SET Press 3 4 to select the item and then press MENU SET FAVORITE can be selected only when FAVORITE on the PLAYBACK menu P147 is at ON and there are pictures already set as favourites During CATEGORY SELECTION press 3 ...

Page 130: ...d back with the recommended effects in each category EFFECT is set to OFF when playing a slide show with motion pictures only SETUP DURATION or REPEAT can be set DURATION can be set only when OFF has been selected as the EFFECT setting Note It is not possible to add new music A Play Pause B Stop C Back to previous picture D Ahead to next picture These operations can be performed only in the Pause ...

Page 131: ...ying them Back MODE PLAY CATEGORY PLAY FAVORITE PLAY Playback in PICTURE AVCHD Lite or MOTION JPEG can be selected Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 129 Press 3 4 to select MODE PLAY and then press MENU SET MODE PLAY Press 3 4 to select the item and then press MENU SET ...

Page 132: ...ORY PLAY Press 3 4 2 1 to select the category and then press MENU SET to set If a picture is found in a category the category icon turns blue It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card or the built in memory If you press while searching the searching will stop halfway Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below CATEGORY Recording information e g Scene Modes...

Page 133: ...ITE P147 Only when FAVORITE is set to ON and there are pictures which have been set to FAVORITE Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 129 Press 3 4 to select FAVORITE PLAY and then press MENU SET Note You can use only ROTATE DISP PRINT SET or PROTECT in the PLAYBACK menu FAVORITE PLAY ...

Page 134: ...g playback to fast forward press 2 to rewind The fast forward rewind speed increases if you press 2 1 again The display on the screen changes from 5 to Press 3 to resume normal playback speed Note Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime or PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5 0 HD Edition to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures that we...

Page 135: ... adjust the volume in the SETUP menu Pictures with audio recorded with other equipment may not playback on this unit Pictures with audio Press 2 1 to select a picture with the audio icon and then press 3 to play back A Audio icon Refer to AUDIO REC P120 for information about how to create still pictures with audio A ...

Page 136: ...ed motion picture Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU SET Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU SET QUALITY is fixed to Note You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment Picture size MOTION JPEG Picture size AVCHD Lite Picture size HD WVGA 2 M SH H L 2 M VGA QVGA 0 3 M ...

Page 137: ... the first picture recorded on that day is displayed You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099 If the date is not set in the camera the recording date is set as the 1st January 2010 If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in WORLD TIME the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback CALENDAR Select CALENDAR on the P...

Page 138: ...ut screen Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen You can print out texts comments using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5 0 HD Edition bundled software on the CD ROM supplied You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with MULTI You cannot use TITLE EDIT for the following types of pictures Motion pictures Protected pictures Pictures recorded with other equipment TITLE EDIT...

Page 139: ...rding time cannot be divided Motion pictures cannot be divided at a location close to the start or end of the motion picture With MOTION JPEG motion pictures the order of pictures will change if divided With AVCHD Lite motion pictures the order of pictures will not change VIDEO DIVIDE Select VIDEO DIVIDE on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P32 Press 2 1 to select the motion picture to divide and then press ...

Page 140: ...etc on them Select TEXT STAMP on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P32 Press 3 4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET TEXT STAMP Select the picture and then press MENU SET to set appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text MULTI setting Press DISPLAY to set repeat and then press MENU SET to set The setting is cancelled when DISPLAY is pressed again SINGLE MULTI Press 2 1 to select the ...

Page 141: ...THTIME Stamp the year month day hour and minutes NAME OFF Name registered in Face Recognition will be stamped Stamps names on pictures that already have been registered name settings of BABY1 BABY2 or PET in Scene Mode LOCATION OFF ON Stamps the travel destination name set under LOCATION TRAVEL DATE OFF ON Stamps the travel date set under TRAVEL DATE TITLE OFF ON Title input in the TITLE EDIT will...

Page 142: ...When you print pictures stamped with text the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in MULTI The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out Depending on the printer being used some characters may be cut at printing Check before printing When text is stamped ...

Page 143: ...ed with other equipment Motion pictures pictures with audio and pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP cannot be resized RESIZE Reducing the picture size number of pixels Press 3 4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET Select the picture and size SINGLE setting 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET 2 Press 2 1 to select the size and then press MENU SET Only the sizes to w...

Page 144: ...picture The picture quality of the cropped picture will deteriorate It may not be possible to crop pictures recorded with other equipment Motion pictures pictures with audio and pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP cannot be cropped Information regarding the Face Recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images having undergone CROPPING CROPPING Press 2 1 to select the picture and then...

Page 145: ...g is performed Levelling may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment Motion pictures pictures with audio and pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP cannot be levelled Information regarding the Face Recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images having undergone LEVELING LEVELING Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET Press 2 1 to adjust the tilting and...

Page 146: ... allows recording information etc to be added It was established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment The display is not rotated during Multi Playback P56 Pictures recorded with the camera upside down will not be displayed rotated ROTATE DISP Press 4 to select ON and then ...

Page 147: ...lose the menu You cannot select CANCEL if not even one picture has been set as a favourite Note You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites When printing pictures at a photo printing store ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ P59 is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favourites FAVORITE Press 4 to select ON and the...

Page 148: ...ded on the built in memory copy them to a card P152 and then set the print setting Select PRINT SET on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P32 Press 3 4 to set the number of prints and then press MENU SET to set When MULTI has been selected repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures Press to return to the menu screen Press MENU SET to clos...

Page 149: ...Depending on the photo printing store or the printer the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date For further information ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text Note The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999 With a printer supporting PictBridge the date print settings of t...

Page 150: ...ncelling will stop halfway Note The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment Even if you protect pictures in the built in memory or a card they will be deleted if the built in memory or the card is formatted Even if you do not protect pictures on a card they cannot be deleted when the card s Write Protect switch is set to LOCK PROTECT Press 3 4 to select SINGLE or MULTI and then pre...

Page 151: ...not edit the Face Recognition information of protected pictures FACE REC EDIT Press 3 4 to select REPLACE or DELETE and then press MENU SET Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET You cannot select pictures for which Face Recognition information has not been registered Press 2 1 to select the person and then press MENU SET DELETE step 6 You cannot select a person who has not been r...

Page 152: ...nly be copied halfway We recommend using a card which has more free space than the built in memory about 40 MB If a picture exists with the same name folder number file number as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when is selected a new folder is created and the picture is copied If a picture exists with the same name folder number file number as the picture to be copied in the copy ...

Page 153: ...e audio input sockets on the TV Connect the AV cable to the AV socket on the camera Turn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on and then press Normal playback is displayed automatically when the power is turned on by pressing and holding the button Note Depending on the ASPECT RATIO black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures Do not use ...

Page 154: ...y high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the HDMI compatible high definition TV using HDMI mini cable optional Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket What is HDMI HDMI is the interface for digital devices When this unit is connected to a HDMI compatible device the image and audio can be output wit...

Page 155: ...lugged in obliquely or in wrong direction Connect the HDMI mini cable B optional to the HDMI input socket on the TV Connect the HDMI mini cable to the HDMI socket on the camera Turn the TV on and switch to HDMI input Turn the camera on and then press Normal playback is displayed automatically when the power is turned on by pressing and holding the button When VIERA Link P40 is set to ON and the ca...

Page 156: ...MI mini cable are connected HDMI output is not possible even if you connect the HDMI mini cable while the unit is connected to the PC or the printer HDMI connection is disabled and connection with the USB connection cable will take priority when you connect the USB connection cable while the HDMI mini cable is connected When pictures are displayed they may not be displayed properly depending on th...

Page 157: ...d to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable optional for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control specification Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed When using devices made by ...

Page 158: ...yback and then press OK 2 1 Go to previous next image 3 Display the recording information 4 Return to Multi Playback OK Playback the motion picture when motion picture is selected Playback the audio when picture with audio is selected Red button Start the Slide Show OPTION Go to Slide Show setting screen During Motion Picture Playback use 2 1 for back forward and 4 to stop playback Slide show Pres...

Page 159: ...atically if Set has been selected for the TV s Power on link setting Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel For details on how to switch input please read the operating instructions for the TV If VIERA Link does not work properly refer to page 191 Note If you are unsure wheth...

Page 160: ...able supplied 2 Start the playback of this unit 3 Start the recording on the recording equipment When ending the recording copying stop the playback on this unit after stopping the recording in recording equipment Note When you play back motion pictures on 4 3 aspect ratio TV you must set TV ASPECT P39 on this unit to 4 3 before starting a copy The image will be vertically long if you play back mo...

Page 161: ...stall PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5 0 HD Edition to the PC Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD ROM supplied and how to install it 2 Connect camera to PC For details on connecting refer to Connecting to a PC P162 3 Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5 0 HD Edition For details refer to the operating instructions of PHOTOfu...

Page 162: ...ead the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD ROM supplied and how to install it PC that can be used PC with Windows 98 98SE or older or Mac OS 8 x or older cannot be connected via USB but it can acquire the pictures if an SD memory card reader writer can be used 1 It is necessary for Internet Explorer 6 0 or newer to be install...

Page 163: ...ch may cause malfunction B Align the marks and insert Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor optional When using the AC adaptor optional use the multi conversion adaptor optional If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating the alarm beeps Refer to Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely P164 before disconnecting the USB conn...

Page 164: ...emoving a card turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable Otherwise data may be destroyed If the camera is connected in Clipboard Mode the built in memory data is displayed even if a card is inserted Press 3 4 to select PC and then press MENU SET If USB MODE P39 is set to PC in the SETUP menu in advance the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the US...

Page 165: ...containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted Such as when pictures were taken using another make of camera When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder Connection in the PTP Mode WindowsR XP Windows VistaR WindowsR 7 and Mac OS X only Set USB MODE to PictBridge PTP Data can now be read only from the card into the PC When there are 1000 or more pictures on a c...

Page 166: ...rs and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction B Align the marks and insert Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor optional When using the AC adaptor optional use the multi conversion adaptor optional If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connecte...

Page 167: ...onnection cable to the printer again Copy the pictures recorded in Clipboard Mode copy them onto a card P127 and then print them out Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD Lite cannot be printed out Selecting a single picture and printing it Press 2 1 to select the picture and then press MENU SET The message disappears in about 2 seconds Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU SET Refer to P1...

Page 168: ... printed When DISPLAY is pressed again the setting is cancelled After the pictures have been selected press MENU SET SELECT ALL Prints all the stored pictures PRINT SET DPOF Prints the pictures set in PRINT SET only P148 FAVORITE Prints the pictures set as favourites only P147 Press 3 to select PRINT START and then press MENU SET Refer to P169 for the items which can be set before starting to prin...

Page 169: ...ate printing the date cannot be printed on the picture Since the printer s settings may take precedence over the print with date setting check the printer s print with date setting as well When printing images with a text stamp please remember to set print with date to OFF or the date will print on top Note When asking the photo shop to print the pictures By stamping the date using TEXT STAMP P140...

Page 170: ...Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised L 3 5qk5q 89 mmk127 mm 2L 5qk7q 127 mmk178 mm POSTCARD 100 mmk148 mm 16 9 101 6 mmk180 6 mm A4 210 mmk297 mm A3 297 mmk420 mm 10k15cm 100 mmk150 mm 4qk6q 101 6 mmk152 4 mm 8qk10q 203 2 mmk254 mm LETTER 216 mmk279 4 mm CARD SIZE 54 mmk85 6 mm ...

Page 171: ...per set PAGE LAYOUT to ä and then set NUM OF PRINTS to 1 for each of the 4 pictures Note The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the indication lights orange during printing After finishing printing make sure there are no problems with the printer If the number of prints is high the pictures may be printed several times In this case the remaining number of prints indicated m...

Page 172: ...lity P107 7 Battery indication P21 8 Number of recordable pictures 1 P195 9 Built in memory P27 Card P27 displayed only during recording 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity P109 12 Shutter speed P50 13 Aperture value P50 14 Quick AF P115 15 Optical image stabilizer P120 Jitter alert P51 16 REC MODE P92 Recording quality P92 F3 3 F3 3 F3 3 1 30 1 30 1 30 ISO ISO 100 100 ISO 100 ...

Page 173: ...9 Self timer mode P69 30 Age 2 P80 Location 3 P101 31 Exposure compensation P70 32 LCD Mode P36 LCD Power Save P37 33 Intelligent Exposure P116 34 Intelligent Resolution P118 35 Continuous AF P115 AF Lock UNDERWATER P87 AF assist lamp P121 36 Number of days that have passed since the departure date P101 37 Burst P117 Auto bracket P71 B Audio recording P120 38 Wind cut P123 39 LED light P123 1 i999...

Page 174: ...tion P70 13 Recording information P60 14 Favourites settings P147 15 Recorded date and time World Time P104 Name P80 98 Location P101 Title P138 16 Age P80 17 Number of days that have passed since the departure date P101 18 Power LCD P36 LCD Power Save P37 19 Colour mode P119 20 Number of prints P148 21 Audio playback P135 Motion picture playback P134 Rec quality P92 Cable disconnection warning ic...

Page 175: ...k performance of the camera P7 It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low below 0 oC 32 oF such as ski resorts etc for a long period of time Use gloves or similar when using it for long periods The performance of the battery number of recordable pictures operating time may decrease temporarily when using in a temperatur...

Page 176: ... the camera disturbing the pictures and sound If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or...

Page 177: ...Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that s included with your camera While being stored that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Take extra care when taking pictures otherwise recorded pictures may be ...

Page 178: ...mages appearing Keep the camera warm when using in a cold environment The performance will resume to normal when the internal temperature rises Do not press the lens with excessive force Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction Also be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window If there is water or dirt on the lens...

Page 179: ... a ski resort When you travel do not forget to bring the battery charger supplied so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are travelling in Dispose of unusable battery The battery has a limited life Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can ca...

Page 180: ... set for BABY1 BABY2 Face Recognition function this personal information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image Disclaimer Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation effect of static electricity accident malfunction repair or other handlings Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirec...

Page 181: ...a gel when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod Make su...

Page 182: ...e time when MULTI has been selected for DELETE MULTI P59 FAVORITE P147 TITLE EDIT P138 TEXT STAMP P140 or RESIZE P143 has been exceeded Reduce the number of pictures set and then repeat the operation More than 999 favourites have been set CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE TITLE EDIT TEXT STAMP or PRINT SET cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT IN MEMORY NOT...

Page 183: ...ard 48 GB to 64 GB INSERT SD CARD AGAIN TRY ANOTHER CARD An error has occurred accessing the card Insert the card again Insert a different card READ ERROR WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD It has failed to read or write data Remove the card after turning the power OFF Insert the card again turn the power on and try to read or write the data again The card may be broken Insert a different card MOTI...

Page 184: ...Press MENU SET if you want to delete this message at once Select TV ASPECT in the SETUP menu if you want to change the TV aspect P39 This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only In this case connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer P163 166 PRINTER BUSY PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER The printer cannot print Check the printer NO BA...

Page 185: ...e power on this unit also turns off If you are not using VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF P40 Is AUTO POWER OFF P37 of the ECONOMY Mode active Please turn camera off and then on again Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low If it is it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty Wipe off the...

Page 186: ...C Mode menu to OFF The focus range varies depending on the recording mode Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera P49 There is camera shake jitter or the subject is moving slightly P51 Turn the power on again If the operations are still not working normally remove the power and consult the dealer or your nearest service centre The ...

Page 187: ...otion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least Class 4 or if you use a card that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment the data writing speed is lower In such cases we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format P41 the card in this unit If the subject has different colours as the periphery set the AF area to those colours specific to the subject by alignin...

Page 188: ...omed or when the camera is moved This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera and it is not a malfunction The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light This is not a malfunction POWER LCD is activated P36 This is not a malfunction These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures In dark places noise may appear to m...

Page 189: ...t in memory appear when a card is not inserted The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC If it is it cannot be played back by this unit Has MODE PLAY CATEGORY PLAY or FAVORITE PLAY been set for playback Change to NORMAL PLAY P55 Were the pictures recorded in Clipboard Mode Playback in Clipboard Mode P126 Flash The flas...

Page 190: ...y be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording At such times the sound may break up This is not a malfunction This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording At such times a clicking sound is heard and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures This is not a malfunction The operatio...

Page 191: ... HDMI mini cable optional is firmly fitted Is the VIERA Link on this unit set to ON P40 Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch input For details on how to switch input please read the operating instructions for the TV Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device Turn the power to the unit ...

Page 192: ...o the operating instructions for the printer When you order photo studios to print pictures ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends Press MENU SET select the SETUP menu icon and then select the icon to set the desired language P41 AF assist lamp P121 will turn on white in the dark place to assist the focusing Is AF ASSIST LAMP on the REC mode menu set to ON P121 The AF a...

Page 193: ...N button Either clean with the supplied brush or wash off with fresh water Below cases are not malfunctions so you can use the camera as normal You hear a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while the power is off or during playback mode Sound of lens moving When power is turned ON or OFF or when switching from recording to playback mode there is a rattling noise this is the sound of the lens...

Page 194: ...numbers from the ones used prior to the operation P165 If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera s power off the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures Check the clock P29 and b...

Page 195: ...Memory Approx 40 MB 7 10 9 14 11 19 14 25 Card 256 MB 41 61 55 82 68 105 80 140 512 MB 83 120 110 160 135 210 155 280 1 GB 165 240 220 320 270 430 320 560 2 GB 340 490 450 660 550 870 650 1130 4 GB 660 980 880 1310 1090 1720 1280 2230 6 GB 1010 1490 1340 1990 1660 2620 1950 3390 8 GB 1360 1990 1800 2660 2230 3500 2610 4540 12 GB 2050 3010 2720 4020 3360 5290 3940 6860 16 GB 2740 4010 3630 5370 449...

Page 196: ...00 580 2150 3350 1 GB 600 1160 4310 6710 2 GB 1220 2360 8770 12290 4 GB 2410 4640 17240 24130 6 GB 3660 7050 26210 36700 8 GB 4910 9440 35080 49120 12 GB 7400 14240 52920 74090 16 GB 9880 19000 70590 98830 24 GB 14350 27590 102500 143510 32 GB 19820 38120 141620 198260 48 GB 28020 52030 182130 182130 64 GB 38020 70610 247150 247150 ...

Page 197: ...0 7720 13720 24 GB 4320 6340 5640 8440 6580 10870 11210 19930 32 GB 5970 8770 7800 11660 9090 15010 15480 27530 48 GB 8670 12560 11380 16550 13000 21420 22760 40470 64 GB 11760 17040 15440 22460 17650 29070 30890 54920 Aspect ratio Y Picture size Quality A A Built in Memory Approx 40 MB 30 58 210 310 Card 256 MB 170 320 1170 1690 512 MB 330 640 2320 3350 1 GB 670 1280 4640 6710 2 GB 1360 2560 8770...

Page 198: ... 8820 15940 24 GB 4780 7170 5920 9310 6760 11760 12810 23140 32 GB 6600 9910 8190 12870 9350 16250 17700 31970 48 GB 9580 14570 11740 18210 13490 22760 26010 45530 64 GB 13000 19770 15940 24710 18300 30890 35300 61780 Aspect ratio W Picture size Quality A A Built in Memory Approx 40 MB 40 77 250 340 Card 256 MB 220 420 1380 1900 512 MB 440 830 2740 3770 1 GB 880 1670 5490 7550 2 GB 1800 3410 10240...

Page 199: ... s 512 MB 3 min 00 s 4 min 00 s 7 min 00 s 2 min 00 s 5 min 10 s 5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s 1 GB 7 min 00 s 9 min 00 s 14 min 00 s 4 min 00 s 10 min 20 s 10 min 50 s 31 min 20 s 2 GB 15 min 00 s 20 min 00 s 29 min 00 s 8 min 20 s 21 min 20 s 22 min 10 s 1 h 3 min 4 GB 30 min 00 s 40 min 00 s 1 h 00 min 16 min 30 s 41 min 50 s 43 min 40 s 2 h 5 min 6 GB 46 min 00 s 1 h 00 min 1 h 28 min 25 min 10 s 1 h...

Page 200: ...pple Inc used under license therefrom Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video ...

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