Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-SZ9 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 7 Standard Accessories................................................................................................. 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts.......................................................................... 9 Preparation Charging the Battery..................................................................................................
Recording About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 56 Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 57 • Optical Zoom ...................................................................................................... 57 • Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) ..................................................................................... 58 • Intelligent Zoom ....
Entering Text.............................................................................................................. 80 Using the [Rec] Menu................................................................................................ 81 • [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 81 • [Quality]............................................................................................................... 82 • [Sensitivity].
Wi-Fi Wi-FiR function ........................................................................................................ 128 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .............................................................. 131 Remote Shooting..................................................................................................... 132 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” ........................................... 132 • Connecting to a smartphone/tablet...................
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.................................................................. 170 • Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 172 Playing back 3D pictures........................................................................................ 174 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC......................................... 176 • About the supplied software ...................
Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc. – Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional.
Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 Flash (P59) Lens (P7, 191) Self-timer indicator (P63) AF Assist Lamp (P97) 1 4 5 6 7 LCD monitor (P56, 188, 191) [MENU/SET] button (P44) [DISP.] button (P56) [Q.MENU] button (P45)/ [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P42) 8 [MODE] button (P27, 103) 9 Charging lamp (P14) Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P129) 10 Speaker (P48) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 4 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
Before Use 14 Strap eyelet (P26) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera 14 15 to ensure that you will not drop it. 15 Lens barrel 16 [HDMI] socket (P170, 172) • Do not connect with any cable other than an 16 17 HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so may cause malfunction. 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P14, 170, 179, 183) • This socket is also used when charging the battery.
Preparation Charging the Battery Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera. Camera conditions Charge Turned off ≤ Turned on —¢ ¢ The camera can be supplied with power from a power outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied) only during playback mode. (The battery is not charged.
Preparation Inserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera to charge it. 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 3 Being careful about the battery orientation, securely insert it all the way in, and then check that it is locked by the lever A. To remove the battery, move the lever A in the direction of the arrow.
Preparation When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. 1 Open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction. 3 Close the card/battery door. • Ensure that the card/battery door is closed. 4 Open the DC coupler cover A.
Preparation Charging • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Check that this unit is turned off. To power outlet AC adaptor (supplied) PC (Turned on) USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) E Align the marks, and insert.
Preparation ∫ About the charging lamp Lit red: Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.) ∫ Charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 150 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
Preparation • Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. • Do not use a USB extension cable.
Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures Number of recordable pictures Approx. 220 pictures Recording time Approx. 110 min By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery.
Preparation ∫ Playback Playback time Approx. 150 min • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced: – In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [Monitor Luminance]. – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 2 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. A: Do not touch the connection terminals of 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 on the built-in memory and played back. When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
Preparation • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied/optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing [DISP.]. (P56) A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time 25p 25p 5 R1m10s A B • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
Preparation ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) • “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second. [AVCHD] Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 60 MB) 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [FHD/50i] j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m [HD/50p] j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press [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 Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P44) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.
Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P10) • Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of Recording Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P28) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal Picture Mode (P32) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Creative Control Mode (P66) Record while checking the image effect. Panorama Shot Mode (P71) This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording 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/Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/ Face Detection/[Quick AF]/[i.Exposure]/[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. When taking pictures ¦ > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1 [i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Nite Shot]¢2 [i-Sunset] [i-Baby]¢3 ¢1 Only displayed when the flash is set to [ ]. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON]. ¢3 When [Face Recog.
Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item ¢ ¢ [Rec] [Picture Size] /[Burst] /[Color Mode]¢/[Motion Deblur]/ [iHandheld Nite Shot]/[iHDR]/[Face Recog.] [Motion Picture] [Rec Format]/[Rec Quality] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Airplane Mode]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/ [Stabilizer Demo.] • Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set them in other Recording Modes.
Basic ∫ [iHDR] When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. • It is initially set to [ON] on the camera. • When [ ] is displayed on the screen but not otherwise, the iHDR function will work automatically as required.
Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording 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 the [Rec] menu. 1 Press [MODE]. 1 Shutter button 2 3 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Basic Focusing A Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. B ISO 100 Focus Focus indication A F3.1 1/60 When the subject is focused When the subject is not focused On Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times • The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places. ∫ About focus range The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
Basic ∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) 1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. • The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. • For the setting of the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality], refer to P100. 2 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
Basic • When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA/25p]. • 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. • The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.
Basic Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • The picture is saved with the following conditions. [AVCHD] Picture size [MP4] Picture size [FHD/50i]/[HD/50p] 3.5 M (16:9) [FHD/25p]/[HD/25p] 3.5 M (16:9) • You can record up to 2 pictures per motion picture recording.
Basic Playing Back 1 Press [(]. 2 Press 2/1 to select pictures. A 100-0001 A File number B Picture number • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. • Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status. ∫ Playing Back Motion Pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back.
Basic ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback 3 Play/Pause 4 Stop 2 Fast rewind¢/ Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing) 1 Fast forward¢/ Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) ¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press 1/2 again. – You can adjust the volume with the zoom lever. • When the camera is turned off, press and hold [(]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen will be displayed automatically.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1/26 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back. ∫ To return to normal playback Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).
Basic Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. 1 2 Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. • The picture is saved with the following recording sizes. [AVCHD] Picture size [FHD/50i]/[HD/50p] 2 M (16:9) [MP4] Picture size [FHD/25p]/[HD/25p] 2 M (16:9) [VGA/25p] 0.
Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [ ]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 1 2 Press [ ]. Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when [All Delete Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set. 3 (When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISP.] to set.
Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose 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.
Basic 3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. A A Menu screen page • It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom. (It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever) 4 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] until the screen returns to the recording/ playback screen or press the shutter button half-way.
Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P44. • [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Airplane Mode], [Beep]¢, [Language], [Stabilizer Demo.] can be set. ¢ Available settings may be different from other Recording Modes. U [Clock Set] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P24 for details.
Basic Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P116). [Travel Setup]: [SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days (how many days after) of the travel are recorded. — [Travel Date] [OFF] • The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date.
Basic Restricts Wi-Fi settings. [ON]: Wi-Fi functions cannot be used. [Airplane Mode] [OFF] • When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges. This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [Beep Level]: [t] r [Beep] [Shutter Vol.
Basic 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. [Monitor Luminance] [„] ([Auto Power Monitor])¢: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. […] ([Power Monitor]): The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
Basic This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [ON]/[OFF] [Histogram] A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. A dark B optimal C bright • When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the Histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the Histogram do not match each other.
Basic The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. p [Auto Power Off]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. q [Economy] [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF] ECO [Monitor Power Save]: The brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered.
Basic v [No.Reset] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P54) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
Basic Set to match the colour television system in each country or the type of TV. | [Output] [|] ([Video Out]): [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will operate when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI micro cable (optional) is connected. [ ] ([TV Aspect]): [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
Basic This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. M [Rotate Disp.] [ ] ([On]): Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor so that they are displayed vertically. [ ] ([External Only]): Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on TV. [OFF] • Refer to P38 for information about how to play back pictures.
Basic Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. A Amount of jitter B Amount of jitter after correction [Stabilizer Demo.] A B • The Stabiliser function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed. • In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer Demo.] cannot be displayed. • [Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.
Recording About the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. A LCD monitor • When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom, motion picture playback, panorama playback or a slide show, you can only select “Normal display H” or “No display J”.
Recording Using the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. ∫ Screen display Example of display when Extra Optical Zoom (EZ), Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are used together.
Recording Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P81) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 22.5k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.) • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”.
Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: 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. 1 2 Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item ([Auto]) ([iAuto])¢1 [‡] [ ] [ ] ([Forced Flash On]) [‰] [ [Œ] ([Auto/ Red-Eye])¢2 ] ([Slow Sync.
Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ *+:; ,/ ï5 . 1í9 ‰ ±¢ — — ± ± ± ¥ — — Œ — ± ± ± ± ± — ± — — ¥ ¥ — ± — ± — — — ¥ ± ± — ± — ¥ ¥ ± ± — ± ¢ [ ] is displayed. • The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary.
Recording • 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. • Recording a subject from too close, or without sufficient flash will not provide the appropriate level of exposure, and may result in a picture that is too white or dark. • When the Flash is being charged, the Flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.
Recording Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) Applicable modes: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. 1 Press 4 [#]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) [ ] ([AF Macro]) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 1 Press 2 [ë]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item [ ] ([10sec.]) [ ] ([2sec.]) Description of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. • When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. 1 2 Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [Exposure] appears. Press 2/1 to compensate the exposure and then press [MENU/SET]. • The exposure compensation value appears on the screen.
Recording Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1 2 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV Press 3 [È] until [Auto Bracket] appears. Press 2/1 to set the compensation range of the exposure and then press [MENU/SET]. 1/3 • When you do not use Auto Bracket, select [OFF] (d0).
Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 2 3 Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET]. A • The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.
Recording ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasises the colour to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. • If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, the effect may not be apparent in places with insufficient brightness. [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts.
Recording [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look. • If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between pictures may become noticeable. [High Dynamic] This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts.
Recording [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look. Items that can be set Colour Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone • Press 2/1 to select the colour to enhance, and press [MENU/SET]. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. Items that can be set Colour Orange emphasised Blue emphasised • Press 2/1 to select the colour tone, and press [MENU/SET].
Recording [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [Star Filter] This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected colour to emphasise impressiveness.
Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. 1 2 3 4 Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording 7 Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step 3. Recording from left to right E Move the camera in a single panning motion for about 8 seconds. • Move the camera at a constant speed. Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow.
Recording • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • [Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF]. • The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness. • White Balance is fixed to [AWB] while an image effect is applied.
Recording Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) Recording 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 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then press [MENU/SET]. • To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [Scene Mode] using 3/4/2/1, and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording [Portrait] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance 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. [Soft Skin] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait].
Recording [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 [ ].) • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. • Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 4 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing. This is not a malfunction.
Recording [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] (P116). ∫ Birthday/Name setting Press 3/4 to select [Age] or [Name] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording [High Sens.] This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms. ∫ Picture Size Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). [Starry Sky] This mode 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.] or [30 sec.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen.
Recording [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. (This unit will play back in 2D) Refer to P174 for details about the playback method. ∫ Technique for 3D Photo Mode Start the recording and then slide the camera horizontally straight from left to right. • A guide is displayed while recording.
Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. • Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special characters).
Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P44. [Picture Size] Applicable modes: 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. [ Settings Picture Size ] 4608k3456 [ ]¢ 3648k2736 [ ] 2560k1920 [ ]¢ 2048k1536 [ ] 640k480 [ ] 4608k3072 [ ] 4608k2592 [ ] 3456k3456 ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Settings Description of settings [A] ([Fine]) When giving priority to the picture quality [›] ([Standard]) When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels • The setting is fixed to [›] in the following cases. – [High Sens.] (Scene Mode) • The following icons are displayed during the 3D recording.
Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: 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. Settings Description of settings [AUTO] The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. • Maximum [1600] [ The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.
Recording [White Balance] Applicable modes: 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.
Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1 2 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]. • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness. • Exit the menu after it is set.
Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings [š] Description of settings ([Face Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 15 areas) The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. [ ] ([AF Tracking])¢ Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.
Recording ∫ About [š] ([Face Detection]) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Recording [Quick AF] Applicable modes: As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • The battery will be consumed faster than usual. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. • It does not operate during AF tracking.
Recording [Face Recog.] Applicable modes: Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY] [Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera. [Face Recog.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) 1 2 Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Recording 5 Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item [Name] Description of settings 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P80. [Age] 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and then press 3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET]. [Focus Icon] Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused.
Recording ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images • Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair when registering. • Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.) (Good example for registering) ∫ When it is not recognising during recording • Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or angles.
Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: 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 real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect. •[ • Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the picture is taken with [i.Exposure]. • Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions. [Min.
Recording [i.Resolution] Applicable modes: Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Settings Description of settings [ON] [i.Resolution] is activated. [i.ZOOM] [i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to 2 times while limiting deterioration of the picture. [OFF] — • Refer to P58 for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Settings [ Number of recordable pictures • The focus, exposure, and White Balance are adjusted for ] ([2 fps AF-Continuous]) [ Description of settings each picture recorded in the burst. max. 100 pictures¢ ] ([5 fps AF-Continuous]) [ ] ([Hi-Speed Burst]) [ ] ([Flash Burst]) Burst speed: approx. 10 pictures/second • This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.
Recording • Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. • It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritise the burst speed.
Recording [Color Mode] Applicable modes: Sets various colour effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone. Settings Description of settings [STANDARD] This is the standard setting. [Happy]¢1 Image with enhanced brightness and vividness. [VIVID]¢2 The picture becomes sharper. [B&W] The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA] The picture becomes sepia. ¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set.
Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active. • Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings Description of settings [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day. [WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [OFF] — • Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted. • When printing pictures with [Date Stamp] at a shop or with a printer, the date will be printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date.
Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P44. • The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases. – [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) – [3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode) [Rec Format] Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of motion pictures. Settings Description of settings [AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition TV, etc.
Recording [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Recording [Continuous AF] Applicable modes: It will continually keep on focusing on a subject for which the focus was once set. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Set this function to [OFF] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording. • The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. – [Starry Sky] (Scene Mode) [Wind Cut] Applicable modes: This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically.
Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. 1 2 3 Press [(]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Following items can be selected. [ ] ([All]) (P38) [ ] ([2D/3D Settings])¢ [ ] ([Slide Show]) (P104) [ ] ([Filtering Play]) (P106) [ ] ([Calendar]) (P109) ¢ The playback method for the 3D pictures can be switched. This menu is only displayed during HDMI output.
Playback/Editing [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. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only 3D pictures etc. We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV. Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
Playback/Editing ∫ To filter images for slide show playback You can filter images and play them back in a slide show by selecting [Filtering] on the slide show menu screen. • If you select [All], you can play back all images in a slide show. You can also filter images by using the same setting as [Filtering Play]. Refer to P106–108 for the setting. • The filter settings are stored even after terminating slide show playback. To cancel filtering, refer to P106.
Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] Pictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., and played back. Settings Description of settings [Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back. [Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back. [3D Play] Only 3D pictures are played back. • Refer to P174 for the method to play back [3D Play] pictures in 3D.
Playback/Editing Sorting by category to play back 1 2 Press 3/4 to select [Category Selection] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • You can play back only the category in which an image has been found. Category Recording information e.g. Scene Modes [Face Recog.
Playback/Editing You can play back pictures taken on each date 1 2 Press 3/4 to select [Select Date] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back, and then press [MENU/SET]. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed.
Playback/Editing [Calendar] You can search for images by recorded date. 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not 3 4 5 SAT 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 displayed. 2 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI 12 2013 Press [MENU/SET] to display the list of images. • Pictures are displayed with Multi Playback (30 screens).
Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) You can adjust the colour tone of the pictures taken, or add your preferred effects. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card. Note also that processing will not be possible if the Write-Protect switch of the card is in the [LOCK] position. • Effects may be difficult to see depending on the picture. • Pictures taken with other cameras may not be processed.
Playback/Editing [Beauty Retouch] Apply effects similar to that of aesthetics or makeup to brighten up any face. 1 Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P104) or [Filtering Play] (P106), the selection screen appears. You can proceed to step 2 by selecting [Retouch] with 3/4, and then pressing [MENU/SET]. • You can also proceed to step 2 by selecting [Retouch] from the [Playback] menu.
Playback/Editing 6 After finishing the picture editing, press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Selecting [Yes] displays images before application and after application. 7 Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. • Two or more people may not be edited at once. Save the picture first, and then select the next person. • The brightness and colour of pictures you are checking before saving may differ to the actual picture that is saved.
Playback/Editing [Creative Retouch] You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. 1 Press 2/1 to select an picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P104) or [Filtering Play] (P106), the selection screen appears. You can proceed to step 2 by selecting [Retouch] with 3/4, and then pressing [MENU/SET]. • You can also proceed to step 2 by selecting [Retouch] from the [Playback] menu.
Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu • With [Text Stamp], [Retouch], [Resize] or [Cropping], 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. [Location Logging] The location information (longitude/latitude) acquired by the smartphone/tablet can be sent to the camera and written in images.
Playback/Editing • Location information can be written only to images taken on this camera. • Location information is not written onto the images that are recorded after [Send location data]. (P134) • Location information is not written onto the images recorded when [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD]. • When there is insufficient free space on the card, location information might not be able to be written.
Playback/Editing [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date onto the recorded pictures. 1 Select [Text Stamp] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) 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. [SINGLE] • [‘] is displayed on pictures already with date or text stamped. [MULTI] setting Press [DISP.] to set (repeat), and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • The setting is cancelled when [DISP.
Playback/Editing 6 Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and day. [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] [ ] ([Face Recognition]): [Name] [ ] ([Baby/Pet]): Stamps names registered in name settings for [Face Recog.]. Stamps names registered in name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode. [OFF] [ON]: [Location] Stamps the travel destination name set under [Location].
Playback/Editing • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out. • Depending on the printer being used, some characters may be cut at printing. Check before printing. • When text is stamped onto the 0.3M pictures, it is difficult to read it.
Playback/Editing [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. It cannot be restored once divided. 1 2 3 Select [Video Divide] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) Press 2/1 to select the motion picture to divide, and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3 at the location to divide. • Motion picture is played back from the same location when 3 is pressed again.
Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. 1 Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/ SET]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is 3 selected.
Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. 1 Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 4 Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped. Zoom lever (W): Reduction Zoom lever (T): Enlargement 3/4/2/1: Move Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed.
Playback/Editing [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] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a Slide Show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([All Delete Except Favorite]) 1 Select [Favorite] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Playback/Editing [Print Set] 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 (P127) and then set the print setting.
Playback/Editing ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISP.]. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed on pictures with date or text stamped. • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. 1 Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) 2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again. [MULTI] 1 2 3 4 5 6 • Exit the menu after it is set. Press 2/1 to select the picture. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.
Playback/Editing [Face Rec Edit] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. 1 2 3 4 5 Select [Face Rec Edit] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the person and then press [MENU/ SET]. (When [REPLACE] is selected) Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to replace and then press [MENU/ SET].
Playback/Editing [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 Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. (P44) 2 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. [ ] ([IN>SD]): All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. [ ] ([SD>IN]): One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory.
Wi-Fi Wi-FiR function ∫ Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device.
Wi-Fi ∫ Images that can be sent Destination Images to send [Smart phone] [PC] [Cloud Sync. Service] JPEG ± ± ± ± ± ± ± MP4¢1 ± ± ± ± — — — AVCHD¢1, 2 — ± — — — — — 3D — ± ± ± ± ± — [Web service] [AV device] [Home] [External] [Printer]¢1 ¢1 Sending by [Send Images While Recording] is not available. ¢2 A motion picture recorded in [AVCHD] can be sent to [PC] if the file size is 4 GB or smaller. It cannot be sent if the size is greater than 4 GB.
Wi-Fi • When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges. (P48) • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. • Use a IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n compatible device when using a wireless access point. • We strongly recommend that you set an encryption to maintain information security.
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Linking with the Wi-Fi compatible equipment allows you to remotely operate the camera, or share pictures with people in distant places even during recording or playing back. Remote Shooting (P132) Playback on TV (P141) Linking with a smartphone/tablet enables the following: • Remote recording (P134) • Playing back the pictures in the camera (P134) • Saving the pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet, or sending them to WEB services.
Wi-Fi Remote Shooting You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet. You need to install “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone/tablet to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX. For AndroidTM apps For iOS apps Version 1.1 or higher OS Android 2.2~Android 4.2¢ iOS 4.3~iOS 6.
Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Preparations: • Install the “Image App” in advance. (P132) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection destination from [History Connection] (P135) or [Favorite Connection] (P136). 3 Press 3/4 to select [Remote Shooting], and then press [MENU/ SET].
Wi-Fi ∫ Changing the connection method • When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) 1 2 Press 3/4 to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set. • Refer to P138 for details. (On your smartphone/tablet) 3 4 5 On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set. Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.
Wi-Fi • Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate. • To quit [Remote Shooting], press [ ]. • Caution: Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. • If you have changed the clock setting of this unit or the smartphone/tablet after [Time sync], perform [Time sync] again.
Wi-Fi Registering to favourites If you register a frequently used Wi-Fi connection, you can quickly call it and connect. 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [History Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the item you want to register to favourites with 3/4, and then press 1. • To display the connection detail, press [DISP.]. Enter a registration name. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section 4 on P80. • A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
Wi-Fi Editing the items registered to favourites 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Favorite Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Select the favourite item you want to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. 4 Press 3/4 to select the item, and press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings [Remove from Favorite] [Change the Order in Favorite] [Change the Registered Name] — Select the destination with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi Selecting the connection method Connecting via a wireless access point You can select the method for connecting to a wireless access point. ¢ WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. To check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to the manual of the wireless access point.
Wi-Fi If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection]) Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. • When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using. 1 Press 3/4 to select the wireless access point you are connecting to, and press [MENU/SET]. • Pressing [DISP.
Wi-Fi Connecting directly You can select the method for connecting to the device you are using. Select the connection method supported by your device. Connection method Description of settings 1 2 [Wi-Fi Direct] [WPS Connection] 3 Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode. Press 3/4 to select [Wi-Fi Direct] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3/4 to select the device to connect to, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
Wi-Fi Playback on TV You can display pictures on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function of the DLNA standard. Displaying the picture on TV right after taking it/Displaying the picture on TV by playing it back on the camera Preparations: Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode. • Read the operating instructions for your TV. • For details on compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) 1 Press [Wi-Fi].
Wi-Fi • Motion pictures cannot be played back. • During the multi/calendar playback, pictures displayed on the screen of this unit are not displayed on TV. • When a TV is connected to this unit, the TV screen may temporarily return to the status before the connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or play back pictures. • [Effect] and [Sound] of the Slide Show are disabled. What you can do with the [Wi-Fi] button when connected to Wi-Fi 1 2 Press [Wi-Fi] when connected to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi Send Images While Recording A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it. Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording. • Motion pictures cannot be sent. • If you turn off this unit or the Wi-Fi connection before sending is complete, unsent pictures will not be resent. • You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu while sending.
Wi-Fi Selecting the method for connecting to the smartphone/tablet ∫ When you want to connect to the smartphone/tablet via a wireless access point (On your smartphone/tablet) 1 2 3 On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set. Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.¢ (P132) (On the camera) 4 5 Press 3/4 to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi Changing the settings for sending images Press 3/4 to select the item, and press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings Resize the image to send. When [Send Images While Recording] is selected: [Original]: Send the image without changing the size. [Change (1M-2M)]: Resize the image before sending it. [Size] When [Send Images Stored in the Camera] is selected: [Original]: Send the image without changing the size. [Auto]¢1: The image size is determined by the circumstances at the destination.
Wi-Fi When sending images to PC Preparations: • Turn the computer on. • Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC before sending a picture to the PC. (P147) • If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting, you also need to change the setting of this unit in [PC Connection]. (P168) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi To create a folder that receives images • Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters. ∫ When using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” 1 Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC. • For details on hardware requirements and installation, read “About the supplied software” 2 (P177).
Wi-Fi When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] Preparations: You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (P163) and configure the Cloud Sync. setting to send a picture to a Cloud Folder. 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection destination 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press 3/4 to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi When sending images to WEB Service Preparations: You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (P163) to send a picture to a WEB service. To send images to a WEB service, you need to register the WEB service. (P166) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection destination 3 4 5 6 7 Press 3/4 to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi When sending images to AV device Preparations: When sending a picture to [Home], set your device to DLNA waiting mode. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details. When sending images to [External], the following are required: • Registration to “LUMIX CLUB”. (P163) • Address number and access number acquired by the destination External AV device. (P167) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi Send Images Stored in the Camera • When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract. • Details of the playback menu [Favorite] or [Print Set] settings will not be sent. • Some images taken with a different camera may not be able to be sent. • Images that have been modified or edited with a computer may not be able to be sent. When sending images to smartphone/tablet Preparations: • Install the “Image App” in advance.
Wi-Fi Selecting the method for connecting to the smartphone/tablet ∫ When you want to connect to the smartphone/tablet via a wireless access point (On your smartphone/tablet) 1 2 3 On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set. Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.¢ (P132) (On the camera) 4 5 Press 3/4 to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi Select and send the images [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed [SINGLE] when [Yes] is selected. [MULTI] 1 2 3 4 5 6 [MULTI] setting 1 Select the picture, and then press [DISP.] to set Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to (repeat). select the pictures. • The setting is cancelled when [DISP.] is pressed the picture. again. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed.
Wi-Fi When sending images to PC Preparations: • Turn the computer on. • Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC before sending a picture to the PC. (P147) • If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting, you also need to change the setting of this unit in [PC Connection]. (P168) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] Preparations: You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (P163) and configure the Cloud Sync. setting (P148) to send a picture to a Cloud Folder. 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection destination 3 Press 3/4 to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3/4 to select [Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi When sending images to WEB Service Preparations: You need to register to “LUMIX CLUB” (P163) to send a picture to a WEB service. To send images to a WEB service, you need to register the WEB service. (P166) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When connecting with the setting you used before, you can select the connection destination 3 Press 3/4 to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/ SET].
Wi-Fi When sending images to AV device Preparations: When sending a picture to [Home], set your device to DLNA waiting mode. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details. When sending images to [External], the following are required: • Registration to “LUMIX CLUB” (P163) • Address number and access number acquired by the destination External AV device. (P167) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi When sending images to Printer Preparations: • You can print out recorded pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible)¢ printer. ¢ Compliant with the DPS over IP standards. See the following website for information on the PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printer. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) 1 Press [Wi-Fi]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET].
Wi-Fi To transfer images automatically ([Smart Transfer]) Transfer recorded images to a PC, an AV device or a Cloud Folder automatically. • When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], the camera automatically uploads recorded images. For this reason images may be uploaded unintentionally if, for example, you share this unit with other people. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by uploaded images. • Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by the use of [Smart Transfer].
Wi-Fi Performing smart transfer Preparation: Configure [Smart Transfer] in advance. (P159) 1 Turn off the camera. 2 (When using a power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. (When using a PC) Connect this unit to a PC by using the USB connection cable (supplied). • [Smart Transfer] starts automatically according to the [Charge Priority] (P162) setting.
Wi-Fi ∫ Changing the transfer destination or settings of images 1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P44) 2 Press 3/4 to select [Smart Transfer], and press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select [Set Destination], and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select the item, and press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings Changes the destination. [PC]/[Cloud Sync.
Wi-Fi ∫ To switch the priority setting between charging and image transfers ([Charge Priority]) 1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P44) 2 Press 3/4 to select [Smart Transfer], and press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select [Charge Priority], and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press 3/4 to select the item, and press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings [ON] Give priority to charging. Transfer images after charging.
Wi-Fi Using “LUMIX CLUB” About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronise images between the devices you are using, or transfer these images to WEB services. Use the “LUMIX CLUB” when uploading pictures to WEB services or external AV device. • You can set the same “LUMIX CLUB” login ID for this unit and a smartphone/tablet. (P165) Refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.
Wi-Fi 9 Check the login ID and press [MENU/SET]. • The login ID (12-digit number) will be displayed automatically. When logging in to the “LUMIX CLUB” with a computer, you only need to enter the numbers. • A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Press [MENU/SET]. • Be sure to make a note of the login ID and password. • Close the menu after changing settings.
Wi-Fi To set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone/tablet • Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone/tablet is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or WEB services. When either this unit or the smartphone/tablet has acquired the login ID: 1 2 Connect this unit to the smartphone/tablet. (P133) From the “Image App” menu, set the common login ID. • The login IDs for this unit and the smartphone/tablet become the same.
Wi-Fi Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P44) Press 3/4 to select [LUMIX CLUB], and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [Delete account], and press [MENU/SET]. • The message is displayed. Press [MENU/SET]. Select [Yes] in the login ID delete confirmation screen.
Wi-Fi Configuring the external AV device settings Images can be sent to the AV device of relatives and acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”. • See the following site for AV device that is compatible with “LUMIX CLUB”. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Preparations: Check the address number (16-digit number) and access number (4-digit number) of the destination AV device issued by “LUMIX CLUB”.
Wi-Fi How to Use the [Wi-Fi Setup] Menu For details on how to select the [Wi-Fi] menu settings, refer to P44. Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. 1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P44) 2 Press 3/4 to select item, and press [MENU/SET]. [Smart Transfer] — • Refer to P159 for details. [LUMIX CLUB] Acquires or changes the “LUMIX CLUB” login ID. • Refer to P163 for details.
Wi-Fi [External AV device] Images can be sent to the AV device of relatives and acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”. • Refer to P167 for details. To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, it is recommended that you protect the Wi-Fi function with a password. Setting a password will automatically display the password input screen when the Wi-Fi function is used. [Wi-Fi Password] [Setup]: Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password.
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. • Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI socket 3 Video socket 1 Connect the camera and a TV. • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
Connecting to other equipment 2 Turn on the TV and select the input to match the terminal in use. 3 Turn the camera on and then press [(]. • Depending on the [Picture Size], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off. • Output from the HDMI micro cable (optional) has priority when both AV cable (optional) and HDMI micro cable (optional) are connected.
Connecting to other equipment Using VIERA Link (HDMI) What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI micro cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Other linked operations Turning this unit off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn the TV off, this unit is also turned off. Automatic input switching: • If you connect with an HDMI micro cable and then turn this unit on, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
Connecting to other equipment Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact. It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D compatible television with an SD card slot. For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D pictures recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.
Connecting to other equipment • When the picture is not appropriate to view in 3D (disparity is too large, etc.) – [Slide Show]: The picture will be played back in 2D. – [Filtering Play]: Confirmation screen is displayed. Select whether or not to play back the picture in 3D. • 2 pictures may be displayed side by side when a 3D picture is played back on a TV that is not 3D compatible.
Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.
Connecting to other equipment About the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8) This software allows you to manage images. For example, you can send pictures and motion pictures to a PC and sort them by recording date or model name. You can also perform operations such as writing images to a DVD, processing and correcting images, and editing motion pictures.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. 1 Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Transferring pictures to a PC Preparations: 1 Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC. Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). • Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting. • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Copying to a PC without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” If the installation of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” fails, you can copy files and folders to your PC by dragging and dropping them from the camera after connecting to your PC. Directory structure of built-in memory/card of this unit is shown by the figure below. For Windows: A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer] For Mac: A drive ([NO_NAME]) is displayed on the desktop • Built-in Memory • Card DCIM 100_PANA P1000001.
Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc. For details on Panasonic devices compatible with the respective file format (such as a Blu-ray Disc recorder), refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Dubbing with non-compatible equipment You can dub the content played back using this unit to non-compatible equipment such as recorders and video players by connecting this unit to the non-compatible equipment using an AV cable (optional). Non-compatible equipment will be able to play back the content. This is convenient if you wish to pass around dubbed content. In this case, the content will be played back in standard rather than high-definition picture quality.
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. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Refer to P185 for the items which can be set before starting to print the PictBridge 6LQJOH 6HOHFW 3ULQW VWDUW 3ULQW ZLWK 'DWH 1XP RI SULQWV 3DSHU 6L]H 3DJH /D\RXW pictures. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
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.
Others Screen Display ∫ In recording 1 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 B&W 25p 12 29 28 27 26 25 12 13 14 15 16 3s ISO 24 100 F3.
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B&W 21 20 19 18 17 100 _ 0001 3s 1/12 1 25p 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Playback Mode (P103) Protected picture (P125) Favourite (P122) Date/Text stamped display (P99, 116) Colour Mode (P97) After Auto Retouch (P110) After Creative Retouch (P113) After Beauty Retouch (P111) Picture Size (P81) Quality (P82) Battery indication (P15) Picture number Total pictures Elapsed playback time (P38): 8m30s ¢ Number of prints (P123) Histogram (P50) Location (P47) Recording in
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), 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. • Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, etc.).
Others About 3D ∫ About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D contents. • Viewing 3D contents may have an adverse effect to the individual. If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D contents, stop viewing at once. • Continuing to view may cause illness. • After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately. When viewing 3D contents, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted. • Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card. • Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.
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 (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH] • 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.
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 picture is protected] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P125) [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] • Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted. > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
Others [Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] > Use a card compatible with this unit. (P20) – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) – SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) [Insert SD card again]/[Try another card] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. > Insert a different card. [Read Error/Write Error Please check the card] • It has failed to read or write data. > Remove the card after turning this unit off.
Others [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects. [Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[No destination found] • Check following regarding the wireless access point. > The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong.
Others [Some files cannot be sent because of destination limit]/[Transfer completed. Some files are left because of destination limit.] • Check the file format of the image to send. (P129) • Sending motion pictures may fail if the file size is too large. Split the motion picture using [Video Divide]. (P119) [Unavailable. Please set Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site.] • Login to the “LUMIX CLUB” from your smartphone/tablet or PC, and set the login details of the destination WEB service.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P200–212). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P52) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The charging lamp has gone off but the unit has not been charged. Or the charging lamp blinks. • This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or very low.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory. (P42) • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card. The recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt, e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
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.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P83) > Take pictures in bright places. • Have you set [High Sens.
Others Subject cannot be locked. (AF tracking not possible) • Set the AF area to the distinctive colour of the subject if there is a part that is different from the surrounding colour. (P87) Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing. • If the camera is moved too slowly, the camera assumes that camera motion was stopped and ends the still picture recording. • If there is a lot of camera shake in the recording direction while moving the camera, recording ends.
Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P59) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: – When using Auto Bracket (P65) – Creative Control Mode (P66) – Panorama Shot Mode (P71) – [Scenery]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Sunset]/[Starry Sky]/[Glass Through]/ [3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode) (P74) – When recording in [Burst] (except for [ ]) (P95) Flash is activated several times.
Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.
Others About the Wi-Fi function It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. • Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. • Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless access point. > Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point. • When the radio waves are interrupted, the condition may improve by moving the location or changing the angle of the wireless access point.
Others It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone/tablet. • It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the smartphone/ tablet, but it is not a malfunction. This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone/tablet. It takes time to setup the connection. > Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone/tablet. I have forgotten the login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB”.
Others I would like to return the image in the WEB service to the camera. • The images in the WEB Service cannot be saved (downloaded) to this unit. Do not delete the uploaded images, and make a backup of them. I cannot display or delete the images uploaded to the WEB service by this unit. • The images uploaded to the WEB service cannot be displayed or deleted by this unit. > Perform the task using a smartphone/tablet or a PC.
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. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be elongated horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off. The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
Others The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format. > If the [Access] displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB connection cable after turning this unit off. 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 [ ]. Then press [MENU/SET], and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P54) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
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. The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers. • If you insert or remove the battery before turning off this unit, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory.
Others • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Others This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or, (3) open sourced software including the software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/), and the software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
Others This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). Original SSLeay License Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL.
Others This product contains encryption software developed by Eric Young, and can be used under the following licencing conditions. Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are adhered to.
Others This product contains NetBSD software, and can be used under the following licencing conditions. Copyright (c) 1990 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Chris Torek. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
Others This product contains OpenSSL software developed by the OpenSSL Project, and can be used under the following licencing conditions. Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Others This product contains encryption software developed by Eric Young, and can be used under the following licencing conditions. Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are adhered to.
Others This product contains NetBSD software, and can be used under the following licencing conditions. Copyright (c) 1990 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Chris Torek. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
Others This product contains NetBSD software, and can be used under the following licencing conditions. Copyright (c) 1989 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Tom Truscott. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
Others This product contains NetBSD software, and can be used under the following licencing conditions. Copyright (c) 1990, 1993 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by Chris Torek. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
This product contains XML parser library, and can be used under the following licencing conditions.
