Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ10 DMC-TZ9 DMC-TZ8 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the Clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (→16). Contents Charge the battery Before use Basics Before use .............................................. 6 Read first .......................................................6 To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults.......................................................
Contents (Continued) Application (Record) Changing recording information display .................................................. 46 Taking pictures with flash................... 47 Taking close-up pictures .................... 49 ‘Tele macro’ function .............................49 [MACRO ZOOM].....................................50 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment.............................................. 51 Taking pictures with self-timer ...........
Before use Read first ■ Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/still pictures with audio) successfully. ■ We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws.
Before use (Continued) About GPS ■ About the camera’s location name information Before using the camera, read “User License Agreement for Location Name Data”. (→165) ■ The GPS function can be used even when the camera’s power is off. When [GPS SETTING] is [ON], the GPS function works to check your current position periodically even if the camera’s power is OFF. • When turning off the camera’s power in an airplane, hospital or other restricted area, set [GPS SETTING] to or [OFF].
Charging battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Camera ON/OFF switch Card/Battery door (→14) (→19) Tripod receptacle Shutter button (→34) Mode dial (→33) Flash (→47) Self-timer indicator (→52)/ AF Assist Lamp (→106) Zoom lever Lens barrel (→39) Lens (→7) DC coupler cover (→15) Release lever (→14) Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.
Charging battery (Continued) Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently; or in colder climates. The number of recordable pictures and the recording time will also be reduced if the GPS function is operating. ■ Recording still pictures Number of recordable pictures Recording time Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 340 pictures Approx. 150 min Approx.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Lever Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid Release lever Using the DC coupler (optional) instead of battery By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor.
Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Setting the Clock Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Set REC/PLAY switch to Capacity 8 MB – 2 GB 4 GB - 32 GB 48 GB - 64 GB Notes • Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats. • Before using SDXC memory cards, check your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported.
Setting the Clock (Continued) If automatically correcting time of day, select [YES] (The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Setting the Clock Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the power. • To manually set date and time →select [NO]. • To return to the previous screen, press . Turn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .
Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting. Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate menus such as the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu, [TRAVEL MODE] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu. (Example) While in [PROGRAM AE] Mode (→37), change [LCD MODE] on the [SETUP] ; mode dial: set to ) menu.
Using the [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Make general camera settings such as adjusting the Clock, extending the battery life, and changing the Beep sounds. [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important for Clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.
Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item Item Settings, notes [REC AREA] Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. [ECONOMY] Turn off the power or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. [OFF]/[ON] • Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a Guideline.
Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item [RESET] Reset to the default settings. Settings, notes [YES]/[NO] [RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?] • Information registered in [FACE RECOG.] is reset if recording settings are reset. • Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following.
Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item [VERSION DISP.] Settings, notes Current version is displayed. For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu (→20) Item [DEMO MODE] View demonstration of functions. Settings, notes [STABILIZER DEMO.]: (Only during recording) Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) Large ← Small → Large Extent of jitter Check the version of the camera firmware.
Basic shooting operation Please set the Clock before shooting (→17). Turn on the power Holding the camera Shutter button AF Assist Lamp Flash Set to : Still pictures and motion pictures can be taken. : The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be played back. • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (→9) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
Basic shooting operation Please set the Clock before shooting (→19). Turn on the power Holding the camera Shutter button AF Assist Lamp Flash Set to : Still pictures and motion pictures can be taken. : The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be played back. • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording audio. (→10) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. ■To use flash Select either (Auto) or (Forced Flash Off). • When is used, , (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction), (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and (Slow Sync.
Taking pictures with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued) [PROGRAM AE] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: About Happy colours If [COLOR EFFECT] is set to[Happy], both still and motion pictures are clearer, with more vivid colouring. • [Happy] can only be set in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode. Using the [REC] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
Taking pictures with your own settings Taking pictures with zoom [PROGRAM AE] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording Mode: You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘Optical Zoom’, and up to 23.4 times with ‘Extra Optical Zoom’ (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use [i.ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM]. Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.
Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: ●Maximum zoom ratios by picture size Optical Zoom [PICTURE SIZE] Max. enlargement [i.ZOOM] Extra Optical Zoom 12 M 8M 5M 3M 0.3 M 11.5 M 7.5 M 4.5 M 2.5 M 0.3 M 10.5 M 7M 4.5 M 2M 0.2 M 12 x ●What is Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)? 14.7 x∗ 18.8 x∗ 23.4 x ∗ When the picture aspect ratio is The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio.
Taking pictures with zoom (Continued) Recording Mode: Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio [DIGITAL ZOOM] Zoom to max. T in one touch. Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.) Press to change zoom ratio Display the [REC] menu Select [ON] Select [DIGITAL ZOOM] Close the menu Each time you press, the ratio changes The illustration shows the DMC-TZ8. ■Change of zoom ratio ●When the Picture Size is 10.
Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in [CLIPBOARD] Mode (→110).) Zoom lever Pictures deleted will be from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Changing recording information display Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Display [FLASH] Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Press to change display ● In Recording Mode Recording information∗1 Select the desired type Motion picture recording information∗1,∗2 No display Guide lines∗1,∗3 Can also be selected with ►. ●Stand at least 1 m (3.
Taking pictures with flash (Continued) Taking close-up pictures Recording Mode: Recording Mode: ■Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, ○∗ – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – – – ○ – – – – ○ ○ ○ – ○ – – : Default setting) – – – – – – – – – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – – – – – – When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 c
Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment Taking close-up pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM] ■Available recording range in ([PROGRAM AE] Mode) Focus range To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO]. Zoom lever Display [MACRO MODE] Distance between the lens and the subject 3 cm 50 cm (0.10 feet) (1.64 feet) 1m (3.
Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Display [SELFTIMER] Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.
Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([AUTO BRACKET]) Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio [MULTI ASPECT] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Determine aperture and record Determine shutter speed and record [APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set to Set to When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes.
Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Register your own settings and record [MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode [CUSTOM] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible. Set to (recording) Set to ([MANUAL EXPOSURE] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed.
Register your own settings and record Taking pictures according to the scene [CUSTOM] Mode (continued) [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: [CUSTOM] Switch to your own settings and record Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Settings registered in [CUST.SET MEM.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to .
Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Smoothes skin colours in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards). Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject.
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene (→61) Using flash in Scene Modes (→48) [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may Tips slow down up to 1 second (or up • Use flash. to 8 seconds if flash is set to • Subject should not move. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. (Forced Flash Off)). • Stand at least 1.5 m (4.
Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with ▲▼ and press [MENU/SET]. [HIGH SENS.] Tips • Focus (same as macro recording) Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above Max. T: 1 m (3.28 feet) and above (5 × to 8 × is 2 m to ∞) Takes pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment.
Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 second or 2 seconds (if there is a little jitter or if Optical Image Stabilizer is [OFF]). (when not using Exposure Compensation) • Main fixed settings: [FLASH]: [FORCED FLASH OFF] [SENSITIVITY]: ISO80 [PRE AF]: [OFF] [AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF] • [AF MODE] default setting is (Face Detection).
Taking pictures according to the scene Registering commonly used scenes [SCENE MODE] (Continued) [MY SCN MODE]/[MY SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips A frame is superimposed over the image. Press ◄► to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET]. [PHOTO FRAME] Achieve natural colours under water. [UNDERWATER] Tips • For fast moving subjects, align with the AF area and press ◄ (AF Lock). (Press ◄ again to release.
Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. Zoom lever Set to Set to a position other than Press to start recording There is no halfway pressing operation. Recording is started after switching to the motion picture recording screen.
Taking motion pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: ■Recording motion pictures in ● For information on the available recording time (→174) ● Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. . • The Recording Mode icon changes to ■Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene.
Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: This records motion pictures with audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible. Sound recording is monaural or stereo .) Zoom can also be used during recording. Microphone (Do not cover with your finger) The illustration shows the DMC-TZ8. Playing back motion pictures (→115) [REC QUALITY] Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class∗1 of ‘Class 6’ or higher.
Recording with the Face Recognition function [FACE RECOG.] Recording Mode: To enable the Face Recognition function, register a face picture (→79), or set the automatic registration of face pictures (→82) to [ON]. (The Face Recognition function is not enabled at the time of purchase.
Recording with the Face Recognition function [FACE RECOG.] (continued) Recording Mode: Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] menu (→20) Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Select the frame for the unregistered face picture • If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person. (→81) ■To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Select [FACE RECOG.
Recording with the Face Recognition function [FACE RECOG.] (continued) Recording Mode: ●The registration screen is displayed for the third time (estimate). (This does not occur Automatically register face pictures You can set the camera so that the registration screen automatically displays after recording a subject that is recorded many times. Select [FACE RECOG.
Recording the place of recording with GPS Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) Before use, read “About GPS” (→8) and “User License Agreement for Location Name Data” (→165). [GPS SETTING]: Using GPS What is GPS? GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which enables people to find their locations using GPS satellites. Receiving signals that include orbit information and time information from multiple satellites to calculate one's current location is referred to as “Positioning”.
Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) ∗ Recording Mode: ∗ Record only (Cannot set) ■When [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] or In Recording Mode, an icon that indicates the positioning status is displayed on the LCD monitor. Then, if positioning is successful, the location name information is displayed. Icon Location name Positioning information (5 minutes maximum) Status Location name information exists (information from the last 5 minutes).
Recording the place of recording with GPS (continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Record only (Cannot set) ■If you do not wish to record place names and landmarks In step , select [DELETE ALL PLACE-NAMES] and place names and landmarks will not be recorded. Or, in step , if you select [YES] when a message asking whether to delete place names and landmarks lower than the selected place name, information of the place name will not be recorded (e.g.
Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE] Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) • If items have been set, the settings for each item are displayed. ●When [TRAVEL DATE] is displayed in white with a minus sign, the [HOME] date is one day in advance of the [DESTINATION] date (this is recorded). ●To print the number of days that have passed, either use [TEXT STAMP] or print using the software on the supplied CD-ROM ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’. The menu name for the selected item is displayed.
Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) [LOCATION] [WORLD TIME] Record your destination. Once the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set, you can set the destination. Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. Perform [CLOCK SET] in advance. Once the [TRAVEL DATE] is set, you can set the destination.
Useful features for travel [TRAVEL MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ■Using GPS to make automatic settings ∗ ∗ Recording only. (Cannot set.) Following step of the previous page, you can select [AUTO] to use the GPS function to set the local time for your destination automatically. This is the same function as [AUTO CLOCK SET]. For details (→89) ●When you have returned from your destination, follow steps and and set [HOME]. ●If [HOME] is already set, change only [DESTINATION] before using.
Using the [REC] menu (Continued) For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) ●Slow-moving subject [QUALITY] ●Fast-moving subject Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) ISO Sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30) [ASPECT RATIO] Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format.
Using the [REC] menu (Continued) For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) [WHITE BALANCE] [FACE RECOG.] Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording Mode: Registering people that appear frequently in your pictures allows them to be given priority when aligning focus, and allows all pictures featuring them to be viewed collectively. For details (→78).
Using the [REC] menu (Continued) Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing (High speed: Focuses faster than other settings)) (1-area-focusing) (Spot-focusing) 1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing: Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) Spot-focusing: Focuses on smaller, limited area. [PRE AF] Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when shutter button is not pressed.
Using the [REC] menu (Continued) For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) [I.EXPOSURE] [BURST] Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. ■ Recording Mode: Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down.
Using the [REC] menu (Continued) For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) [PICT.ADJ.] [DIGITAL ZOOM] Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details (→43) ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF]/[ON] ●This is fixed to [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set. [CONTINUOUS AF] Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording.
Using the [REC] menu (Continued) [AUDIO REC.] [CLOCK SET] Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF]/[ON] (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20) Set the Clock. Same function as that in [SETUP] menu (→22). displayed on screen)) ●To cancel recording → Press [MENU/SET].
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu ●For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures (→20) ●‘Quick menu’ (→112) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. [REC MODE] Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Recording format Effect [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]∗ These are AVCHD Lite motion pictures to which location name information from the start of recording has been added. [AVCHD Lite]∗ This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures [CLIPBOARD] Mode Mode: Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to the clipboard folder of the built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately. Beware of copyrights, etc. (→6) Taking clipboard pictures Zoom lever Set to Shutter button Set to Zoom Mark Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
Using Quick menu Entering Text Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [BABY] and [PET], or to register destinations in [TRAVEL DATE] etc. Recording menu items can be called up easily. (On the setting screen of each menu) Display the character selection screen Set to Display Quick menu Select characters and press [MENU/SET] (repeat) Press the button until the Quick menu is displayed • Text is inserted at the cursor position.
Viewing as list (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback) Watching motion pictures/still pictures with audio Playback Mode: Playback Mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback). Zoom lever Motion pictures and still pictures with audio can be played back just as you view still pictures.
Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Splitting up motion pictures Playback Mode: Playback Mode: Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback ▲: Pause/playback ◄: Fast rewind (2 steps) (during pause) single-frame rewind ►: Fast forward (2 steps) (during pause) single-frame forward A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts.
Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Set to [SLIDE SHOW] Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select the playback method • [ALL] : Play all • [PICTURE ONLY]: Plays back still pictures and still pictures with audio • [VIDEO ONLY]: Playback of motion pictures only • [GPS AREA PLAY] : Selects place name or landmark to play back pictures recorded in the same place.
Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→118) (Continued) Playback Mode: ■Operations during Slide Show During motion picture playback During still picture playback Pause/play (When paused) Previous (During playback) To start of motion picture being played∗ Volume down Pause/play Next (While paused) Next (While paused) Previous Stop [GPS AREA PLAY] You can select the place name or landmark of the place where pictures were recorded to play them back.
Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→118) (Continued) Playback Mode: ■Play back by destination [TRAVEL PLAY] Pictures can be played back by destination if [LOCATION] was set at the time of their recording. Play back only pictures recorded at your destination. ■Play back by travel date Select [LOCATION] Pictures can be played back by travel date if [TRAVEL SETUP] was set at the time of their recording.
Different playback methods [PLAYBACK MODE] For switching [PLAYBACK MODE] procedure (→118) (Continued) Playback Mode: [FAVORITE PLAY] [CATEGORY PLAY] Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu. Select the Category [CATEGORY] Recording information such as Scene Modes Pictures taken using Face Recognition Icons of categories with pictures (dark blue) No.
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20). ) You can edit or protect recorded pictures. • Depending on the Playback Mode, some [PLAYBACK] menu items are not displayed. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [TEXT STAMP] and [RESIZE]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the builtin memory or memory card.
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except [TEXT STAMP] The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [BABY], [PET] Scene Modes, [TRAVEL DATE] and [TITLE EDIT] are stamped on the still picture. Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [TEXT STAMP] Press ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET] For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20).
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20). ) [RESIZE] [CROPPING] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→ [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [RESIZE] ■ [SINGLE] Select [SINGLE] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas.
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20). ) [FAVORITE] [ASPECT CONV.] Convert still pictures taken in Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] → Select to or for printing. [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [ASPECT CONV.
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20). ) [PROTECT] [PRINT SET] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) [PLAYBACK] menu → Select [PRINT SET] Set-up: Press [MENU/SET]→ Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture ●[SINGLE] when using [MULTI] (up to 999 pictures)) ●[MULTI] No.
Using the [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: (Set mode dial to any except For the [PLAYBACK] menu setting procedure (→20). ) [FACE REC EDIT] [COPY] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Operation: On the playback screen, press [MENU/SET] and select [PLAYBACK] menu → [FACE REC EDIT] You can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card.
Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite∗, Motion JPEG). Follow the ∗ correct method for your device.
Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. • If your computer does not support SDXC memory cards, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognised, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.
Using with your PC (Continued) You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■Folder and file names on computer ●Windows DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG : JPG: P1000999.JPG Still pictures MOV: 101_PANA : Motion pictures ∗ 999_PANA ●Macintosh MISC (DPOF files, Favourite) Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ or ‘Computer’ folder. Drives are displayed on the desktop.
Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridgecompatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • Insert card and set mode dial to any setting except . When copying pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards.
Printing (Continued) Viewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting [PRINT START]) Select item Select setting You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable ). (optional ●Also consult TV operating manual. Connect camera to TV Turn on TV ●Set to auxiliary input. Turn on camera Getting Ready: • Set [TV ASPECT]. (→26) • Turn off both camera and TV.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution. What is HDMI? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be output by connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Select a picture with ▲▼◄►, and press [OK] • When operating, refer to the VIERA Link operating panel. Types of pictures displayed (switch between them with the red button) Operating panel ■Switching Playback Mode You can press [OPTION] to switch between Playback Modes. [NORMAL PLAY] Plays back all subject pictures. [SLIDE SHOW] Plays back pictures as a Slide Show. [GPS AREA PLAY] Plays back pictures for which place name information has been recorded, by place name.
List of LCD monitor displays Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display (→46).
Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] [MEMORY CARD ERROR] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. supported. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] [READ ERROR]/[WRITE ERROR] ● Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. (→16) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] ● Release the protection before deleting, etc.
Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Recording Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→14), or needs recharging. LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. ● [SLEEP MODE] is activated. (→24) → Press shutter button halfway to release. ● Battery needs recharging. Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. ● Battery needs recharging. ● Camera is set to [SLEEP MODE]. (→24) → Press shutter button halfway to release.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) Brightness or colouring of recorded picture different from real life. ● Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or colouring, but this is not a fault. Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter button halfway.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) TV, computer, printer (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skincoloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. → We recommend setting the flash to , or , or [RED-EYE REMOVAL] to [OFF] before recording.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [LANGUAGE] setting (→28). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Cannot set [AUTO REVIEW]. ● Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], [BURST], [SELF PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED BURST], and [FLASH BURST] Scene Modes, and [AUDIO REC.]. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Memory cards ● To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) No Warranty. This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psma.com.au). Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovenia and/or Ukraine © EuroGeographics France source: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto® IGN France Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen. Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Screen display SWITZERLAND Country or area Switzerland LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtenstein THAILAND Thailand UAE UAE ■Countries and regions with no landmark information • Some location name information is available, such as country name, region name, and city or town name.
Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Screen display Country or area VANUATU Vanuatu MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF Federated States of Micronesia AMERICAN SAMOA American Samoa COOK ISLANDS Cook Islands FRENCH POLYNESIA Screen display Country or area ■Landmark types The following points of interest, such as tourist spots and public facilities, are displayed as landmarks.
●Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ●Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) ●Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→96), [PICTURE SIZE] (→95), or [QUALITY] (→96) settings. ●When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
●Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ●Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) ●Varies according to [ASPECT RATIO] (→96), [PICTURE SIZE] (→95), or [QUALITY] (→96) settings. ●When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
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