Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS1 Before use, please read these instructions completely. All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link, AVCHD Lite, and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7/DMC-ZS3 only.
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 (P.14). Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Turn on the power Set REC/PLAY switch to Set the mode dial to Press the shutter button and take pictures To play back the pictures This manual provides operating instructions for the DMC-TZ7/DMC-TZ6/DMC-ZS3/DMC-ZS1.
Record, view, save those Record precious moments. View P.26 P.105 ● Easy operation with VIERA remote control ‘VIERA Link’ support ● Camera automatically detects the scene ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ mode (P.30) ● Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness settings based on the movement of the subject ‘AF TRACKING’ (P.32) ● Recognises faces and brings them into sharp focus ‘Face detection’ (P.32, 71) Print P.102 ● At digital photo centre Give card to shop assistant to print pictures.
Contents Taking picture with automatic settings ... 30 Before use Before use .............................................. 8 Read first .......................................................8 To prevent damage and faults .......................8 Standard accessories ........................... 9 Names of parts..................................... 10 Cursor button ..............................................10 Taking pictures with your own settings ... 33 Charging battery ............................
Before use Read first Standard Accessories To prevent damage and faults Do a test shot first! Avoid shocks, vibration, and pressure Lens Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with audio) successfully. • Avoid exposing the camera to strong vibration or shock; e.g. dropping or hitting the camera, or sitting down with the camera in your pocket. (Attach hand strap to avoid dropping camera.
Charging battery Names of parts Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Mode dial ( P.27, Release lever (P.13) P.29) Shutter button ( P.26, P.28) Camera ON/OFF switch (P.15) Flash ( P.27, P.29) Self-timer indicator (P.46)/ AF assist lamp (P.76) Lens barrel Zoom lever (P.35) Tripod receptacle Card/Battery door (P.13) Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. Lens (P.9) STEREO MIC 1 ( P.
Charging battery (Continued) Inserting battery and card The battery life Battery (check orientation) Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures Recording time Approx. 150 min Approx.
Inserting battery and card (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on power. Turn on the power if not. Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press ‘MENU/SET’. (The language select screen is not displayed on DMC-TZ7GJ.) ‘PLEASE SET THE CLOCK’ will be displayed when power is turned on for the first time.
To enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus. Using menus (Example) Change ‘VOLUME’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode. (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial ) Menu type Bring up the menu Camera ON/OFF switch The selected item is displayed with an orange background. Shutter button Mode dial Select SETUP menu Highlight REC/PLAY switch To restore default settings ‘RESET’ (P.
Using menus (Continued) Using SETUP menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.16) Using Quick menu Recording menu items can be called up easily. Set to Item CLOCK SET Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. Set the date and time. (P.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item See P.16 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Settings, notes LCD MODE Item ECONOMY OFF: Normal (cancel setting) Make LCD monitor easier to see. AUTO POWER LCD: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. POWER LCD: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). HIGH ANGLE: Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from high positions.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item ZOOM RESUME Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off. NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. RESET Reset to the default settings. Settings, notes OFF/ON • Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode. YES/NO • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999.
Using SETUP menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes VIERA Link Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Linkcompatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately) (P.107). OFF : Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons. ON: Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible device. (Not all operations will be available.) Operability of the camera’s own buttons will be limited.
Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P.15). Turn on the power Holding the camera/Direction detection function Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button AF assist lamp • 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. (P.10) • 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 (P.15). Turn on the power Holding the camera/Direction detection function Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button AF assist lamp • 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. (P.10) • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.
Taking picture with automatic settings ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ Mode: Turn on the power Backlight compensation Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Shutter button (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode) Status indicator Automatic scene detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. • During AF tracking (P.32), the optimum scene is automatically selected for the subject where the focus was locked (AF Lock).
Taking picture with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings Mode: Mode: ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO mode’ (Continued) Face Detection and Face Recognition ‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ Using REC menu (P.67) to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Turn on the power If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the image ( or ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces. (P.
Taking pictures with your own settings Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom Mode: Mode: ‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ (Continued) You can zoom in up to 12 times with ‘optical zoom’, and up to 21.4 times with ‘Extra optical zoom’ (pictures only) with lower picture quality. You can also use ‘digital zoom’ to zoom in even further. Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.
Taking pictures/motion pictures with zoom (Continued) Mode: Maximum zoom ratios by picture size Optical zoom PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement PICTURE SIZE Max. enlargement Enlarging further Extra optical zoom 10 M 7M 5M 9.5 M 6.5 M 9M 6M 12 x 14.3 x 10 M 7M 5M 9M 6M 4.5 M 2.5 M 7.5 M 5.5 M 3.5 M 2M 12 x 14.3 x 3M 2M 4.5 M 3M 2.5 M 4.5 M 2.5 M 2M 17.1 x 17.1 x 0.3 M ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Zoom 4 times further than optical/extra optical zoom (maximum 48 x – 85.5 x).
Viewing your pictures (NORMAL PLAY) Deleting pictures REC/PLAY switch: REC/PLAY switch: When there is no card inserted, the pictures played back from the built-in memory. (Clipboard pictures can only be played back in CLIPBOARD mode (P.79).) Pictures deleted will be from card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Changing recording information display Taking pictures with flash 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 In playback mode Recording information Recording No display or histogram 1 information Histogram Guide lines 1, 3 1 Set ‘HISTOGRAM’ to ‘ON’ to display histogram (P.20).
Taking pictures with flash (Continued) Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures Mode: Mode: Available types in each mode ( : default setting) When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to ‘AF MACRO ( )’ enables you to take images at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm for max. W).
Taking close-up pictures/motion pictures Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment (Continued) Mode: Taking images at even closer range ‘MACRO ZOOM’ Focus range for (NORMAL PICTURE 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. Display ‘MACRO MODE’ Distance between the lens and the subject Zoom lever 3 cm 50 cm 1m ∞ 2m 1 x (max.
Taking images with self-timer Mode: Taking pictures/motion pictures with exposure compensation 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’ EXPOSURE only 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.
Taking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio ‘MULTI ASPECT’ Taking pictures according to the scene In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures in each of three aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once.) Using SCENE MODE enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Mode: Display ‘AUTO BRACKET’ Press ▲ twice to switch ‘EXPOSURE’ to ‘AUTO BRACKET’.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) 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) Smooths 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 ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Take pictures of people and nightscapes with • Interference may be noticeable close to actual brightness. with dark scenes. • Shutter may remain closed for 8 Tips second after taking picture. • Use flash. • Main fixed setting • Subject should not move. PRE AF: OFF NIGHT • Tripod, self-timer recommended. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is PORTRAIT • Stand at least 1.5 m away at the Wide end (face detection).
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) 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. HI-SPEED BURST Tips • Focus: Max. W: 3 cm and above Max. T : 1 m and above (2 m and above unless max.T) Take pictures of rapid movement or a • The number of burst recording decisive moment. pictures increases immediately after formatting.
Taking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Take clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips FIREWORKS • Stand at least 10 m away. • Tripod recommended. Bring out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject. BEACH SNOW Bring out the natural colour of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes. Take pictures of the view from aircraft windows.
Setting frequently-used scene modes on the mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE’ Mode: Frequently-used scene modes can be preset to ( for ) on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset scene mode by simply setting the mode dial to MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE. Mode: Enables motion pictures to be recorded with (stereo) audio. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording.
Taking motion pictures (Continued) Mode: (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode) The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any of the right. (i PORTRAIT) (i LOW LIGHT) (i SCENERY) (i MACRO) • If brightness or other conditions change during recording, the scene mode will be changed automatically. • In (i PORTRAIT) mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.
Taking motion pictures Taking pictures with the face recognition function ‘MOTION PICTURE mode’ Mode: Mode: This enables recording of (monaural) audio motion pictures. (Recording with muted sound is not possible.) Zoom can also be used during recording. If the motion picture is recorded on a memory card, one that is marked as ‘10 MB/s’ or faster on the package is recommended. Microphone Set to Set the mode dial to (MOTION PICTURE mode). Start recording Remaining recording time (approx.
Taking pictures with the face recognition (Continued) function Useful features for travel Mode: Mode: Face recognition editing screen Recording only. (Cannot set.) TRAVEL DATE (Record travel date and destination) Select items with ▲▼, and press ► to set. • NAME: Register names (text input method: P.87) • PRIORITY: Set priority order for focus and exposure adjustment Changing priority order: Select new registration number with ▲▼◄►, and press [MENU/SET].
Useful features for travel (Continued) Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu Mode: Recording only. (Cannot set.) WORLD TIME (Registering local time at your travel destination) Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (P.15). • Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ SETUP MENU’ → Select ‘WORLD TIME’ ‘PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA’ will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press ‘MENU/SET’ and skip to step . REC/PLAY switch: See P.16 for menu setting procedure. ‘Quick menu’ (P.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu See P.16 for menu setting procedure. (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: QUALITY Slow-moving subject Fast-moving subject ISO sensitivity 200 (Shutter speed 1/30) ISO sensitivity 800 (Shutter speed 1/125) Set quality of picture. MODE: → REC menu → REC menu Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few seconds after recording.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.16 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: WHITE BALANCE FACE RECOG. Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.16 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: Determined position for focus 1-area-focusing (High speed) 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) 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 REC/MOTION PICTURE menu See P.16 for menu setting procedure. (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: I.EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: OFF/ON ( Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extra optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) See P.16 for menu setting procedure. REC/PLAY switch: MIN. SHTR SPEED CLOCK SET Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. MODE: Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of jitter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu Taking/viewing clipboard pictures REC/PLAY switch: Mode: (Continued) See P.16 for menu setting procedure. Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memos. Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboard folder of built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed immediately. REC QUALITY Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Mode: REC/PLAY switch: ‘CLIPBOARD mode’ (Continued) You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (calendar playback). Zoom mark Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audio Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ REC/PLAY switch: REC/PLAY switch: Motion pictures and pictures with audio can be played back in the same way as pictures. Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways.
Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ (Continued) See P.83 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. REC/PLAY switch: Operations during slide show SLIDE SHOW Automatically play images in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select playback method • • • • ALL : Play all PICTURE ONLY: Playback of pictures only MOTION PIC. ONLY: Playback of motion pictures only CATEGORY SELECTION : Playback of pictures only Select category, and playback slideshow.
Different playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ Using PLAYBACK menu See P.83 for switching PLAYBACK MODE procedure. REC/PLAY switch: (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: Images can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when ‘CATEGORY PLAY’ is selected from the playback mode selection menu. CATEGORY Icons of categories with pictures (dark blue) No.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: To edit (Set mode dial to any except select ‘SINGLE’ in step → select picture with ◄►, and press ‘MENU/SET’ → correct text and select ‘EXIT’ → press to return to the menu. Cannot be set in ‘CATEGORY PLAY’, or ‘FAVORITE PLAY’ playback mode. Cannot be used with pictures taken on other devices, protected pictures, or motion pictures. To print text, use ‘TEXT STAMP’ (below) or the supplied CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO).
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.16. ) MULTI Select ‘MULTI’ in step the previous page on Select picture (up to 50 pictures) LEVELING Slight slanting in the picture can be corrected. Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ Select size Resize setting To see description of resize: Press display button Select ‘YES’ and set Picture quality is reduced after resizing.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.16. ) FAVORITE ASPECT CONV. Convert pictures taken in to Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ Select or or for printing. PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘ASPECT CONV.’ Select horizontal position and convert Mark your favourite pictures and enable the following functions. Favourites-only slide show (P.84) Delete all except favourites (useful for when printing in shop, etc.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.16. ) PRINT SET PROTECT Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF printcompatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘PRINT SET’ Select ‘SINGLE’ or ‘MULTI’ Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures.
Using PLAYBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLAY switch: (Set mode dial to any except For the PLAYBACK menu setting procedure, see P.16. Copying recorded pictures ) COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder. Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLAYBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY’ Select copy method (direction) : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ) (Clipboard pictures cannot be copied. Use ‘COPY’ in the clipboard menu (P.80).
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. • Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
Using with your PC (Continued) You can save images to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100-PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG Windows Drives are displayed in ‘My Computer’ folder. Macintosh Drives are displayed on the desktop. (Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, ‘NO_NAME’, or ‘Untitled’.) P1000999.
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. Set-up: • Use a fully charged battery, or connect the AC adaptor (optional) and Multi Conversion Adaptor (DMW-MCA1, optional). (P.101) • Card : Insert card Built-in memory: Remove card (Copy clipboard pictures to the card (P.80)) • Adjust settings on your printer (print quality, etc.) as required.
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. Set-up: Item OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) PAPER SIZE (printer takes priority) L/3.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable enjoyment of pictures 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 outputted by connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device.
Viewing on TV screen (Continued) Available functions Other related operations Use your television’s remote control to operate the camera. (1) Multiple playback Press the red button on your television’s remote control to switch between the types of data to be played. • Playback data type options can be scrolled as follows: ‘ALL’ → → → → ‘ALL’ Use ▲▼◄► to select image, and press ‘OK’ to display as single image. Slideshow settings and other options can be accessed by pressing the ‘OPTION’ button.
List of LCD monitor displays Press the display button to change display (P.10, 40). In recording 1 2 3 10 5 14 13 12 F3.3 1/30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Recording mode ( P.27, P.29) Recording quality (P.78) Flash mode (P.41) Optical image stabilizer (P.75) Jitter alert (P.33) Metering mode (P.73) Wind cut (P.78) AF tracking (P.32) Macro recording (P.43) Tele macro (P.43) 2 AF area (P.33) 3 Focus (P.33) 4 10 Picture size (P.67) Recording quality (P.78) Quality (P.68) Battery capacity (P.
Message displays THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P.14) NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Release the protection before deleting, etc. (P.95) SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED/THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED Non-DCF images (P.38) cannot be deleted. → Save all necessary data to computer (or other device), and ‘FORMAT’ (P.24) card to delete.
Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (P.114 - 119) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P.22).) Battery, power Recording (continued) Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P.13), or needs recharging (P.11). LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. Camera is set to ‘POWER SAVE’ or ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.21). → Press shutter button halfway to release.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor Playback (continued) LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P.21). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory) Brightness is unstable. Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued) TV, computer, printer TV, computer, printer (continued) No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. Not connected correctly (P.105, 106). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card) TV screen display different to LCD monitor. Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TV.
Usage cautions and notes When in use Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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’ (P.68), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.67), or ‘QUALITY’ (P.68) 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’ (P.68), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.67), or ‘QUALITY’ (P.68) settings. When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
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