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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX520 Operating Instructions Manual

Digital camera model no. dmc-fx500; dmc-fx520
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DMC-FX500/DMC-FX520
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Before use, please read these
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX500/DMC-FX520 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1Q72...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ How to replace the Fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable. Open the fuse cover with a Figure A Figure B...
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ About Condensation (When the lens and LCD monitor are fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Taking Pictures with the Zoom ....44 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom......44 Before Use Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........46 Information for Your Safety .......2 • Using the Touch Zoom ......47 Quick Guide ..........8 •...
  • Page 7 • [STARRY SKY] .........78 • [EDIT] ..........111 • [FIREWORKS] ........78 • [DELETE] ........115 • [BEACH]..........79 Playing Back Motion Pictures/ • [SNOW] ..........79 Pictures with Audio........116 • [AERIAL PHOTO] ......79 • Motion pictures ........116 Motion Picture Mode .......80 • Pictures with audio ......116 Useful Functions Creating still pictures at Travel Destinations ......83...

  • Page 8: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P15) •...
  • Page 9 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P46) - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software CD-ROM •...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P54) Lens (P5, 145) Self-timer indicator (P60)/ AF assist lamp (P100) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P13, 51, 141) Status indicator (P20, 31, [MENU/SET] button (P23) [DISPLAY] button (P51) [Q.MENU] (P28)/Delete (P49) button [MODE] button (P35) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P25)
  • Page 12 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P129, 132, 138) 21 [DC IN] socket (P129, 132) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 22 Tripod receptacle •...

  • Page 13: How To Use The Touch Panel

    Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

  • Page 14: What Can Be Done By Touch Operation

    Before Use What can be done by touch operation Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation. When recording Select [REC] mode Touch AF/AE (P61) Aperture Value Set (P35) It is possible to set the (P62, [REC] mode can be focus and exposure to Shutter Speed Set selected by touching.

  • Page 15: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should •...
  • Page 16 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note •...

  • Page 17: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE2].)
  • Page 18 Preparation The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 70.] Playback time Approx.

  • Page 19: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
  • Page 20 Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. •...

  • Page 21: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the 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.
  • Page 22 You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 23: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P34) from the [SETUP] menu (P29) before setting date/time. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A Joystick...

  • Page 24: Changing The Clock Setting (In Programme Ae Mode)

    Preparation Changing the clock setting (In programme AE mode) Press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. Move 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P29) Note •...

  • Page 25: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 26: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the programme AE mode Ø...
  • Page 27 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Move 2. Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Move 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to •...

  • Page 28: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P99) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.

  • Page 29: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
  • Page 30 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright [LCD MODE] it is around the camera.
  • Page 31 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P51) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
  • Page 32 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 33 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 34 Preparation The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully [FORMAT] before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. •...

  • Page 35: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
  • Page 36 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. » Programme AE mode (P41) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¹ Aperture-priority AE mode (P62) The subjects are recorded with set aperture.

  • Page 37: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 38 Basic Touch [INTELLIGENT AUTO]. Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. AFlash BAF assist lamp Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused.

  • Page 39: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [‡] is selected •...

  • Page 40: About The Flash

    Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P56) will turn on depending on the type and brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P37). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 42: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 43: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P99), a tripod or the self-timer (P60). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. –...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ³±´²¿n [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
  • Page 45 Basic • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m –¶ (infinity)) ¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position.

  • Page 46: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. [MODE] button • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. –...

  • Page 47: Using The Touch Zoom

    Basic Using the Touch Zoom Touch the [ ] in the bottom right of the screen. Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever toward [Z] (T).

  • Page 48: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MODE] during playback. Touch the item to select. ∫ List of [PLAYBACK] modes [NORMAL PLAY] (P46) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P101) The pictures are played back in sequence. [EASY ORG.] (P109) Pictures can be edited/deleted by the touch panel.

  • Page 49: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
  • Page 50 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P110) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (optional).

  • Page 51: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. In recording mode ¢1 C Normal display ¢3 D No display E No display (Recording ¢1, 2, 3...

  • Page 52: About The Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. – When the manual exposure assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation or in the manual exposure mode –...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Move 1 [‰]. Move 3/4 to select a mode.
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. 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 AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. ∫...
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele AUTO 60 cm to 6.0 m 1.0 m to 2.8 m ISO100 60 cm to 1.9 m 1.0 m ISO200 60 cm to 2.7 m...
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the heat or lighting from the flash. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

  • Page 59: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´²n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever to fully wide position (1k).

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Move 2 [ë]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. You can also move 2 [ë] to select. • Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures With Focus And Exposure Set On Subject (Touch Af/Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Touch [ Touch the subject.

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures With Set Aperture (Aperture-Priority Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ± [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (Aperture-priority AE) Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures With Set Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ´ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures With Exposure Set Manually (Manual Exposure)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ² [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter speed set bar B.
  • Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in playback mode.

  • Page 66: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ±´² [REC] mode: Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ∫ Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 8 to 1/2000 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600 8 to 1/1300 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000...
  • Page 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual exposure Available Aperture Value Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) 60 to 1/1000 F2.8 to F3.5 F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 60 to 1/1600 F5.6 to F7.1 F8.0 60 to 1/2000 Note •...

  • Page 68: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´¿n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´²¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

  • Page 70: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 71: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.

  • Page 72: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self portrait mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 73: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

  • Page 74: [Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode Use the flash.

  • Page 75: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P119).

  • Page 76: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P119).

  • Page 77: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

  • Page 78: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Touch the number of seconds to select. •...

  • Page 79: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...

  • Page 80: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...
  • Page 81 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality Press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then move 1. Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/ SET]. Move 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then move 1.
  • Page 82 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to P165 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • When you set the picture quality to [÷], [ý], [ü] or [ÿ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s”...

  • Page 83: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P26. If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

  • Page 85: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P26. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 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. Move 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 87: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ³±´²¿...

  • Page 88: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 89: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ñ³±´²¿n Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 90: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 91: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 92 Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the white balance manually Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 93: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. ³±´²n Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.

  • Page 94: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. ³±´²¿n Applicable modes: [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.

  • Page 95: [Quick Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) About [š] 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. •...

  • Page 96: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ñ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: ˜...

  • Page 97: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. ³±´²...

  • Page 98: [Pict.adj.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICT.ADJ.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures. ³±´² Applicable modes: [CONTRAST]: [r]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [s]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [SHARPNESS]: [r]: The picture is sharply defined.

  • Page 99: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ñ³±´²¿n Applicable modes: [OFF] [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.

  • Page 100: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P26. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.

  • Page 101: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 102 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A: Control panel Operate control panel by touching. ¢ A Back to previous picture B Play/Pause ¢...
  • Page 103 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings Slide show set screen You can change the settings for [EFFECT] and [MUSIC]. during the slide show playback on the slide show set screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effect when switching from one picture to the next.

  • Page 104: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([Multi Playback])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK]. A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Slide bar •...

  • Page 105: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date ([Calendar])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar screen.

  • Page 106: Playing Back Pictures On The Dual Display ([Dual Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [DUAL PLAY]. •...

  • Page 107: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/[Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 108: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P110) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.

  • Page 109: Organizing Pictures ([Easy Org.])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.]) Favourite setting of the picture, touch zoom, editing and deleting can be done easily by using the touch panel. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [EASY ORG.]. ∫...

  • Page 110: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 111: [Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [EDIT] [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 112 Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [ Touch [TRIMMING]. Reduction Enlargement Select the part to be trimmed. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce...
  • Page 113 Advanced (Playback) Touch [SET]. Touch [YES]. Note • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture. • The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.
  • Page 114 Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P119). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 115: [Delete]

    Advanced (Playback) [DELETE] Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera. • Refer to to delete multiple or all pictures. Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [‚].

  • Page 116: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Select motion picture [ ] and touch [ ] to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 117: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson, etc.
  • Page 118 Advanced (Playback) Picture size Item 1 picture 9 pictures ÷/ö 0.3 M ù/ø 0.3 M ý/ü/ÿ/þ • [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. Note • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment. - 118 -...

  • Page 119: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them, etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [MULTI RESIZE] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
  • Page 120 Advanced (Playback) Move 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P75) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.

  • Page 121: [Multi Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [MULTI RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [MULTI RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.

  • Page 122: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio. Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P26) Move 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 123: [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P26) •...

  • Page 124: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) [DPOF PRINT] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 125 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing. ∫...

  • Page 126: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P26) Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 127: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P26) Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded.

  • Page 128: [Copy]

    • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 129: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
  • Page 130 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Move 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P33) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
  • Page 131 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Built-in memory Folder number DCIM Card File number 100_PANA JPG: Pictures 100_PANA MOV: Motion pictures P1000001.JPG MISC: DPOF print Favourite P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA...

  • Page 132: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and start printing on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 133: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable.

  • Page 134: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Move 3. PictBridge Move 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL SET]. DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.

  • Page 135: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings of the Select and set the items both on the screen in step MULTI SELECT of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 136 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] 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]...

  • Page 137: Page Layout/Printing

    Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...

  • Page 138: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P33) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 139: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...

  • Page 140: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket

    Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural.

  • Page 141: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [»] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P54) AF area (P42) Focus (P42) Picture size (P87) Quality (P88) Battery indication (P17) Number of recordable pictures (P163) Built-in memory (P21) F2.8 F2.8...
  • Page 142 Others 35 Quick AF (P95)/ : AF assist lamp (P100) 36 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P83) 37 Self-timer mode (P60) ¢ 1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
  • Page 143 Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 Playback mode (P46) Protected picture (P126) 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Favourites (P110) Stamped with text indication (P119) Picture size (P87) Picture quality (P81) 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1ST DAY Quality (P88)

  • Page 144: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 145 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 146 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 147 About the picture data • 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. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 148: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 149 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
  • Page 150 Others [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred writing the data. > Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage. [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] •...

  • Page 151: Functions That Cannot Be Set

    Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
  • Page 152 Others • 5 and 4 in [SCENE MODE] Touch AF/AE (P61) • $ mode • [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT] is set • º mode [EXPOSURE] (P68) • 5 in [SCENE MODE] • ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE] [AUTO BRACKET] (P69) •...
  • Page 153 Others • [AUDIO REC.] (P100) [AUTO BRACKET] • [BURST] • ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • 0, ,, /, ï, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P100) • [RESIZE] (P111) Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio [MULTI RESIZE] (P121)

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P154–162). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P32) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 155 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P25) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P49, 115) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 156 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...

  • Page 157: Lcd Monitor

    Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P31) selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
  • Page 158 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P123) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P123) The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P46) •...
  • Page 159 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
  • Page 160 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. • Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer.
  • Page 161 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P34) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 162 Others The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P131) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. •...

  • Page 163: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 164 Others Aspect ratio (9M): (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360) › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1220 1700 1360...
  • Page 165 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio ÷ ö ù ø ý ü ÿ þ Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 5 min 43 s (Approx. 50 MB) 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s 22 s 22 s 2 min...

  • Page 166: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9...
  • Page 167 Others Motion picture recording: When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 640k480 pixels (30 frames/second, 10 frames/second, only when using a Card) 320k240 pixels (30 frames/second, 10 frame/second) When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 848k480 pixels (30 frames/second, 10 frames/second, only when using a Card) 1280k720 pixels (30 frames/second, 15 frames/second, only when using a Card)
  • Page 168 Others ISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600 [HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400 Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE): Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode:...
  • Page 169 Others Quality: Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding Pictures with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)r“QuickTime” (pictures with audio) Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG”...
  • Page 170 Others Battery Charger Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V, 1000 mAh - 170 -...

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