Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX3 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
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. Before Use Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
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Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety .......................2 Quick Guide ..............................................6 Standard Accessories ...............................8 Names of the Components .......................9 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap .................12 Preparation Charging the Battery ...............................14 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...........
• [BEACH]............................................93 • [SNOW] .............................................93 • [AERIAL PHOTO] .............................93 • [PIN HOLE] .......................................94 • [FILM GRAIN] ...................................94 Motion Picture Mode ...............................95 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations .................................98 • Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation......................................
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. 1 plug-in type Charge the battery. (P14) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. inlet type 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P18) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P20) Refer to P21 when you use a card.
Before Use 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 1 Lens (P3, 180) Self-timer indicator (P67) AF assist lamp (P124) Flash (P59) Strap eyelet (P13) • Be sure to attach the strap when using 2 3 4 5 the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
Before Use 8 9 10 11 12 13 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P24) [AF/AE LOCK] button (P118) Status indicator (P19, 31, 39) [MENU/SET] button (P22) [DISPLAY] button (P54) Delete button (P54)/ Single or burst mode button (P73) 14 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P67) 4Function button (P29) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [REVIEW]/[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/ [AF MODE]/[I.
Before Use 25 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P167) 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P156, 159, 165) 27 [DC IN] socket (P156, 159) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 28 Terminal door 29 Lens ring front (P169, 171) 30 Lens barrel 29 25 26 27 28 30 31 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. 3 Attach the lens cap. • Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode. • Do not hang or swing around this unit with the lens cap string attached. • Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
Before Use ∫ Strap • We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. 2 Pass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm or more. • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside.
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 also be the same.) 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
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 • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use.
Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable pictures Approx.
Preparation Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it.
Preparation 3 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. 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.
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. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Preparation Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons 2 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) 4 Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET 5 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
Preparation 6 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings 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. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
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. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Preparation ∫ 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. For details, refer to P186. 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.
Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu 5 1 Press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 3 Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. 6 Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 7 Press 3/4 to select [š]. 8 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 9 Press [MENU/SET] to close the 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. 1 Press and hold down the joystick in recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is displayed. 2 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. • You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
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. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P25. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P22 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [CUST. SET MEM.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. (Recording mode only) • Refer to P83 for details. Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [Fn BUTTON SET] [REVIEW]/[FILM MODE]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/[I.
Preparation [GUIDE LINE] 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. (P56) [REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ [HISTOGRAM] [PATTERN]: [ ]/[ ] ] in the Intelligent auto mode. This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram.
Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. • Refer to P81 for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery.
Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [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.
Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). x [USB MODE] 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.
Preparation Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected. } [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. [VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
Preparation ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features. DEMO [DEMO MODE] [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a slide show. A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration • In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed.
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. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 3 Switch the mode by rotating the mode dial.
Preparation ∫ Basic Programme AE mode (P39) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¦ Intelligent auto mode (P44) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ∫ Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode (P75) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P76) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Preparation Select the Aspect Ratio This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch. [4:3] [3:2] (still pictures only) [16:9] [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera high-definition TV, etc. • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
Basic [REC] mode: ³ Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. • The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button) 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Set the mode dial to [ OFF ON ].
Basic 6 Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication lights (P20) red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus A B C D E F G ¢ Focus indication On Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times Focus indication AF area (normal) AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) Focus range Aperture value¢ Shutter speed¢ ISO sensitivity If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P122), a tripod or the self-timer (P67). • 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. – Slow sync.
Basic Programme shift In programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in programme AE mode. 6 F4.
Basic [REC] mode: ñ 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. • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/ [I.
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 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [Œ] is selected • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to P115 for details. • Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. • AF tracking frame will turn yellow. • An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. • Press [AF/AE LOCK] again to cancel.
Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P106)/[AF TRACKING] (P115) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu – [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item [Fn BUTTON SET] (P29) Settings o [GUIDE LINE] (P30) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) (P31) [5MIN.
Basic [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 4.5k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (4:3/3:2/16:9). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.
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 –¶) ¢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. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.
Basic Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review) You can confirm the picture in [REC] mode. You can also move between pictures using 2/ 1, use zoom playback (P52), or delete pictures (P54). 1 Select the [Fn BUTTON SET] on the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [REVIEW] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • You can review by pressing 4 in [REC] mode if it is set. Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When 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.
Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 2 3 Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P50) All the pictures are played back. MENU /SET [DUAL PLAY] (P128) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P130) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P133) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back. [FAVORITE PLAY] (P134)¢ Your favourite pictures are played back.
Basic [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button 2 Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 3 Press [‚].
Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P150) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (optional).
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. During playback zoom (P52), while playing back motion pictures (P135) and during a slide show (P130), you can only select “Normal display G” or “No display I”.
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. A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition. B [ ]: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the screen.
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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash Press the flash open button. OPEN B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. • Open the flash. 1 2 Press 1 [‰]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select a mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item ‡: AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ ‰: Forced flash ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction¢ : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢ Œ: Forced flash OFF Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ], [ ]) selected, it will ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye. ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide AUTO 80 cm to 8.3 m¢ Tele 30 cm to 5.9 m¢ ISO80 80 cm to 2.3 m 30 cm to 1.6 m ISO100 80 cm to 2.6 m 30 cm to 1.8 m ISO200 80 cm to 3.7 m 30 cm to 2.6 m ISO400 80 cm to 5.3 m 40 cm to 3.7 m ISO800 80 cm to 7.4 m 60 cm to 5.3 m ISO1600 1.15 m to 10.6 m 90 cm to 7.5 m ISO3200 1.60 m to 14.9 m 1.30 m to 10.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting ‡ Shutter speed (Sec.) 1 to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2 1/30¢1 to 1/2000th ‰ Œ 1¢1 to 1/2000th 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2, 3 ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P123). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P108) ¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P85) • Refer to P79 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. • Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction etc. It causes a malfunction. • 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 1 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). 1 Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#]. • In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed. AF AF MF 2 Take the pictures. ∫ Focus range ¢ The focus range changes in steps.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 [ë]. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • 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. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P124) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. 1 Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/Multi Aspect 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Multi Aspect Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2] and [16:9] (with a single shutter sound). 1 Press [DISPLAY] to display [MULTI ASPECT] from the auto bracket. • It is switched between auto bracket and multi aspect every time [DISPLAY] is pressed. 2 Press 2/1 to select [ON]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When setting multi aspect, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. 1 Press [ ˜/‚ ] to display the burst mode selection menu, and then press 3/4 to select the burst mode. A [˜ /‚]button 2 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ±´ Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed 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. 1 Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the aperture value. 3 Take a picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. 1 Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed. 3 Take a picture. Note • Refer to P79 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ² Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [²]. 2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/1 to set the aperture value and the shutter speed. • Focus can be set manually when [ ] is displaying. (P80) 3 Press the shutter button halfway.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to P79 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode. • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. ] for flash cannot be set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed (Sec) F8.0 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 F2.5 F2.2 F2.0 8 to 1/2000 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture Value 8 6 5 4 3.2 2.5 2 1.6 1/1.6 1.3 1 1/1.3 1/2 1/2.5 1/3.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. 1 Set the focus selector switch to [MF]. •[ ] is displayed while in manual focus mode. AF AF MF 2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) MF ASSIST If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged. This allows you to focus on the subject more easily. 1 Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or [MF2] and then press [MENU/SET]. [MF1] The centre of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual focus 1 Focus by tilting the joystick toward 3/4. 2 Tilt it a little more in the same direction. 3 Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction to finely focus on the subject. ∫ One shot AF You can focus on the subject with auto focus by selecting [MF] with Focus selector switch and then pressing the [FOCUS] button. This is convenient for prefocus. ∫ Prefocus This allows the camera to be focused in advance on an arbitrary point.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. 1 Select [CUST. SET MEM.] on the [SETUP] menu. 2 Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press [MENU/SET]. • The custom settings registered in [ ] can be used with the [ ] of the mode dial.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. A Display custom settings • When set to [ ] >You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the [ ].
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. 1 2 3 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [¿]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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 as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm. • You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P123). 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 will remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or [PLAYBACK] mode is selected.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • 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 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the self-timer for taking picture. Note • The focus range is 5 m to ¶. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing.
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] (P143). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
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] (P143). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P89. Note • The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst speed approx. 6 pictures/second (built-in memory) Number of recordable pictures approx. 35 (built-in memory)/approx. 35 to 100¢ (card) ¢ the maximum is 100. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
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.]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P27) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.
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]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The focus range becomes the same as AF macro mode. [1 cm (Wide)/ 30 cm (Tele) to ¶] • Face detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Select the aspect ratio using the aspect ratio selector switch. • You cannot record motion picture in [3:2]. 3 Set the mode dial to [n]. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality • When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When using a memory card, [3:2] cannot be selected in motion picture mode. When using the built-in memory, [16:9] and [3:2] cannot be selected in motion picture mode. • Refer to P206 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P25. If you set the departure date and the location 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. 6 Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. 7 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 8 Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P141. 9 10 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture.
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 3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF]. Note • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P25. 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. (P22) 1 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination C area or the home area is displayed. 5 D Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set. E D Current time of the destination area E Time difference • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination, press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to return to the original time.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [FILM MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Every type of film for film cameras has its own colour tone and contrast characteristics. In film mode, you can select the colour tone of the pictures from 9 types in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras. Select different settings in film mode to match the recording situation and your picture of the recording.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Adjusting each film mode to the desired setting 1 Press 2/1 to select a film. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. • Registered settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off. 3 Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY], and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select an item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2]) (After registering, the film mode name that was registered previously is displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Select the film you would like to use with [MULTI FILM] 1 Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM], and then press 4. 2 Press 3/4 to select multifilms 1 to 3 and press 2/1 to pick out the films you wish to use as the multifilms. • One press of the shutter button automatically records the picture to a selected number of films (up to a maximum of three films).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. 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. Applicable modes: ∫ When the aspect ratio is [4:3]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode. (10M) 3648k2736 pixels (7M )¢ 3072k2304 pixels (5M ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M ) 2048k1536 pixels (2M )¢ (0.
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. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. • If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again. • The extra optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P62 for the flash range. • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ 1 ] or [ 2 ] and then press 1. 2 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]. ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • You can set from the quick menu. (P27) 1 Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. 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. Usually, we recommend using this method.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. 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. (max. 15 areas) [ ]: AF Tracking Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock 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. • It is not possible to set [ ] in [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode, or in the motion picture mode. • [ ] does not work in AF tracking.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF]: [ ]: Quick AF [ ] is displayed on the screen. [ ]: Continuous AF [ ] is displayed on the screen. About [ ] and [ ] [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved. Applicable modes: [AF]: Only the focus is locked. •[ ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted. [AE]: Only the exposure is locked.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. 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. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • [LOW], [STANDARD], or [HIGH] represents the maximum range of effect. • When it is set to [LOW], [STANDARD] or [HIGH], [ ] is displayed on the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Decide on the composition, and take the second picture. • After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be superimposed over each other and displayed. • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture. • Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one of the following operations. [NEXT]: Advance to the next picture. [RETAKE]: Return to the second picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About automatic gain control setting Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown in step 1 and set it. [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other. [OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposed exposure effects will be just right.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P48 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE1]. [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting 1/250– 1– Brightness Darker Brighter Jitter Less More Note • This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [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 effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the flash. [2ND]: The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic. Note • Set it to [1ST] normally.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [EXT. VIEWFINDER] When using the external viewfinder (optional), you can switch the screen to a suitable display. Applicable modes: [OFF] [ON]: LCD monitor is off Note • Display on the LCD monitor is switched by pressing [DISPLAY] for a few times. Refer to P56 for switching display on the LCD monitor. • The screen is normally off. However elements such as the focus icon (P41) and the flash charging icon are lit.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. You can widen the field of view when taking pictures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional). Applicable modes: [OFF] [ ]: When the wide conversion lens is fitted. Note • When [ ] is set, the camera is permanently fixed in the Wide-angle position. The image quality will be set to optimal for the wide conversion lens. • Refer to P169 for details about attaching the lens.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 32 Press 1. Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot select [DUAL PLAY] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded picture. 4 Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
Advanced (Playback) • When the magnification is changed, the zoom position indication is displayed for about 1 second, and then you can move the position of the enlarged part by moving 3/4/2/ 1. • You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the same time. • During dual play the selected picture can be deleted by pressing [‚]. 5 Press [MENU/SET] to end dual play. • The selected picture is now played back filling the screen (normal playback). Note • When [ROTATE DISP.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ 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.
Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 4 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P133. 6 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 7 Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. • [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected.
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. You can then play back the pictures in each category. 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 130. Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P150) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 130. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. ] A A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P123) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P154) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P29) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.
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. 1 Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.
Advanced (Playback) Picture size The picture size are as following. Item / 1 picture 2M / 9 pictures 2M 0.3 M 2M 0.3 M 1M • [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. Note • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
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], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING], [LEVELING] 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. [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date.
Advanced (Playback) Note • The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed. • If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, 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, 2008.
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] (P143). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title ([SINGLE] setting) 1 In step 4 when [SINGLE] (P141) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [‚]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ([MULTI] setting) 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) 1 Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Playback) 5 Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than (4:3/[ ]), (3:2/ ]) or (16:9/[ ]), the number of pixels in the picture is reduced as follows. [ Aspect ratio setting Picture size 4:3 / > / 3:2 / / / > 16:9 / / / > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. 6 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) [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.) 1 Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture and size.
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Enlargement () Move the position Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move () 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. 1 2 3 Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counterclockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted. 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. 5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [16:9] aspect ratio to a [3:2] or a [4:3] aspect ratio. 1 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 3/4 to select [3:2] or [4:3] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2/1 to select a picture taken with [16:9] aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET] to set. • Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.
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) 1 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. • Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.
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. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) 1 2 Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
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. When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P155) and then set the DPOF setting.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/ SET] is pressed again. Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to the picture. select the pictures.
Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) 2 Press 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. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
Advanced (Playback) [COPY] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. 1 2 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4. : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory. > step 3.
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 “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this. • 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.
Connecting to other equipment 2 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P33) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with [USB MODE] set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • 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.
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 instruct that printing be started 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. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures. Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • 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. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Press 3. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures. Item PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE CANCEL SELECT SET MENU Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
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] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
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 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) DC IN AV OUT/ DIGITAL COMPONENT OUT 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. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
Connecting to other equipment 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 any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu.
Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN #WFKQ .
Connecting to other equipment Note • 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. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.
Connecting to other equipment Using the Conversion Lens (optional) When the wide conversion lens is used, it is possible to achieve a wider field of view in pictures of landscapes or the like. Refer to P127 for details. Preparations: Turn off the camera and remove the lens cap. 1 Remove the lens ring front. 2 Attach the lens adaptor. 3 Attach the wide conversion lens. • Be careful not to lose the lens ring front.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ The Focus Range When Using the Wide Conversion Lens Wide Conversion Lens Indication 1k Actual magnification 0.75k 35 mm film camera equivalent 18 mm • The focus range is 0.75 times the focal distance of the camera. 4 Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. 5 Press 3/4 to select [ • Refer to P127 for [CONVERSION]. ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Note • When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.
Connecting to other equipment Using the Protector/Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.
Connecting to other equipment • Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened. Note • Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. • If the filter is dropped, it may be destroyed. Be careful not to drop it when attaching it to the camera. • Be careful not to get a fingerprint, dirt, etc.
Connecting to other equipment Using the External Flash (optional) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL360; optional) 1 Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash. • Be sure to firmly secure to dedicated flash with the lock ring B. 2 3 Press 1[‰].
Connecting to other equipment Note • When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO], various different flash settings can be selected to suit the recording mode. For the flash settings that can be selected, refer to P59. • When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO] or [AUTO], the flash output can be adjusted by the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the dedicated flash.
Connecting to other equipment Using External Viewfinder (optional) When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. 1 Insert the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional) all the way into the hot shoe A. • Insert by pressing the bottom part of the external viewfinder. (Do not press on the viewfinder part.
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) 1 Recording mode 1 2 2 Flash mode (P59) 3 AF area (P41) 17 4 Focus (P41) 5 Film mode (P103) 16 6 Picture size (P106) 7 Quality (P107) 8 Battery indication (P16) 9 Number of recordable pictures (P203) 15 10 Built-in memory (P20) : Card (P20) (displayed only during recording) 11 Recording state 12 Joystick (P27, 43, 75, 77, 80) ISO sensitivity (P109) 13 Shutter speed (P41) 14 Aperture value (P41) 15 Exposure com
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 AF macro mode (P65) ISO 80 : MF (P80) 42 : AF tracking (P115) 41 19 Flash output adjustment (P62) Q 40 20 White balance (P110) 39 White balance fine adjustment (P111) 38 21 ISO sensitivity (P109) 37 maximum ISO sensitivity level (P109) 1 3s 22 Picture quality setting (P96) 23 Custom settings (P83) 36 35 34 33 32 31 24 Focus range (P80) 25 Available recording time (P95): R8m30s 26 Spot AF area (P114) : Spot metering target (P113) 27 Name¢1 (P89) 28
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Playback mode (P50) 2 Protected picture (P153) 3 Favourites (P150) 21 100_0001 4 Stamped with text indication (P143) 1/9 20 1 5 Film mode (P103) 9s 6 Picture size (P106) 19 1ST DAY Picture quality setting (P96) 18 7 Quality (P107) 17 8 Battery indication (P16) 16 10:00 1.DEC.
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. • Do not attach any other items to the wrist strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
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. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
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. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
Others When not using the camera for a long period of time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature:15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged.
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]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P21) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
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. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination.
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. • Or try with a different card.
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. • For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P47).
Others [FLASH] (P59) • When auto bracket has been set • [BURST] • ,, /, ï, ô, 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • [MULTI FILM] in [FILM MODE] is set • When using the conversion lens Flash output adjustment (P62) • ,, /, ï, ô, • $ mode [SELFTIMER] (P67) • ô in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode [EXPOSURE] (P69) • º mode • 5 in [SCENE MODE] [AUTO BRACKET] (P70) , 5, and • ô, • $ mode • [MULTI. EXPO.] [MULTI ASPECT] (P71) , 5, and • 9, ô, • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [MULTI. EXPO.
Others [WHITE BALANCE] (P110) • ,, ., 1, 2, 3, /, ï, 5, 4, 6, 8, 7, and [WB ADJUST.] (P111) • ,, ., 1, 2, 3, /, ï, 5, 4, 6, 8, 7, and [METERING MODE] (P113) • Û mode [AF TRACKING] (P115) and in [SCENE MODE] • 5, 4, • $ mode • [STANDARD] ( B&W ),[DYNAMIC] ( B&W ) and [SMOOTH] ( B&W ) in [QUICK AF] (P117) • When AF tracking is set • ., /, 5 and 4 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When manual focus is set Continuous AF (P117) • .
Others [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P124) • 0, ,, /, ï, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • When using the conversion lens [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P125) • Û mode • $ mode [CONVERSION] (P127) • [AF ASSIST LAMP] • in [SCENE MODE] Playback Zoom (P52) • When playing back motion pictures • Still pictures with audio (when playing back audio) [TITLE EDIT] (P141) • Motion pictures • Protected pictures • When [QUALITY] is set to [ [TEXT STAMP] (P143) • Pictures recorded without setting the clock or title • Motion pictures • Still pic
Others [LEVELING] (P147) • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] [ASPECT CONV.] (P148) • Pictures taken with Y or X • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] [ROTATE] (P149) • Motion pictures • Protected pictures [ROTATE DISP.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P191–202). 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. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P18) • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is the [EXT.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P36) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • 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. (P54) The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
Others The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. > The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P39) > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P67) Taking pictures using auto bracket/multi aspect is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.
Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures. • It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.
Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. This is not a malfunction. LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P29) • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P29) The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. • Is the [EXT. VIEWFINDER] (P126) set to [ON]? > Press [DISPLAY] to switch to the LCD monitor. Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P149) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P149) The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P50) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted.
Others With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P22) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
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. > Connect it only to the TV. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
Others The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly? > Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P33, 156) The card is not recognised by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognised.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P35) ] and then select the [~] icon to set A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P124) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. Part of the picture is flashing in black and white. • This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area.
Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens, but this is not a malfunction. Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the extra optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This is not a malfunction.
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.
Others Aspect ratio 4:3 (3M ): (2048k1536) Picture size Quality (0.
Others Aspect ratio 3:2 (4.5M ): (2656k1768) Picture size Quality (3M ): (2112k1408) (2.5M ): (2048k1360) A › A › A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio 16:9 (4.5M ): (2784k1568) Picture size Quality A › 4 22 45 4 2 2 13 26 4 5 27 54 Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 3 32 MB 64 MB Card (2.
Others (DMC-LX3PL/DMC-LX3SG/DMC-LX3GC/DMC-LX3GJ) ¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. (DMC-LX3EG/DMC-LX3E) ¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [10m 30s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.63q CCD, total pixel number 11,300,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 2.5kzoom, fl5.1 mm to 12.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 60 mm)/F2.0 to F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Extra optical zoom: Max. 4.
Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second (3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.) Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 35 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 [HIGH SENS.
Others Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Pictures with audio: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analogue video/ audio: When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] 640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card), 320k240 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9] 1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card) 848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card) Fine/Standard/RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.
