Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZX1 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Before Use Quick Guide ..............................................4 Standard Accessories ...............................6 Names of the Components .......................7 Preparation Charging the Battery .................................9 • About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) .....................12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...............................14 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........16 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)............
Taking a picture with Face Recognition function....................................................85 • Face Settings ....................................86 • Auto Registration ..............................90 • Sensitivity ..........................................91 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................92 • [PICTURE SIZE] ...............................92 • [REC QUALITY] ................................93 • [QUALITY].........................................93 • [ASPECT RATIO].......................
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P9) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P14) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P17 when you use a card.
Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. • 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. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 Flash (P56) Lens (P154) Self-timer indicator (P63) AF assist lamp (P107) 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor (P54, 150) Status indicator (P15, 26, 38) [MENU/SET] button (P18) [DISPLAY] button (P54) [Q.MENU] (P23)/Delete (P52) button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P20) 10 [E.
Before Use 12 13 14 15 16 17 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) Zoom lever (P46) Speaker (P120) Microphone (P82, 106, 135) Shutter button (P38, 82) Mode dial (P36) 12 13 1415 16 17 18 Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when 18 19 using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. • Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. 90 inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed.
Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging.
Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. ∫ The battery life Number of recordable pictures Approx.
Preparation Playback time Approx. 300 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min • 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 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it.
Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. • Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. • Clipboard pictures (P108) are stored on the built-in memory even if a card is inserted.
Preparation Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) Press [MENU/SET].
Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. : : A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P34) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format. • AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected. • When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00.
Preparation 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.
Preparation Setting menu items Here, the method for making settings in the Normal Picture Mode is described, but settings can be made in a similar way on the Playback menu, the Setup menu etc. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Preparation Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed and while [STABILIZER] (P105) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.] can be displayed. Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P29) can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P18 for details. This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [LCD MODE] [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor.
Preparation [HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P55) [OFF]/[ON] You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.
Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. o [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC.
Preparation [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. • If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
Preparation Useful Functions at Travel Destinations (Travel Mode) • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) Select an item from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu, and press 1 (P21). • On completion, the set content is displayed. A The name of the selected menu item is displayed.
Preparation Set the departure date and return date of your vacation. The number of days which have passed since the departure date (i.e. what day of the vacation it is) is then recorded when you take pictures and can be displayed at playback. You can stamp your pictures with this information using [TEXT STAMP] (P125). [OFF]/[SET] ∫ Setting the travel date 1 2 [TRAVEL DATE] 3 4 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date, and then press [MENU/SET].
Preparation • The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set. • When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.
Preparation Set a travel destination. The destination is then recorded when you take pictures and can be displayed at playback. You can stamp your pictures with this information using [TEXT STAMP] (P125). [OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION] ∫ Setting the travel destination 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the travel destination. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] 3 section on P123. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Preparation Set times in the region where you live and the region of your overseas destination. You can then display local time and record local time when taking pictures on your vacation. [DESTINATION]/[HOME] ∫ Setting areas for [DESTINATION]/[HOME] When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 2. 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET].
Preparation • To reset the time to [HOME] time when you get back from your vacation etc., follow the instructions of Step 1 and 2. • If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use. • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.
Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial OFF ON Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Preparation ∫ List of [REC] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P38) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ! Normal Picture Mode (P43) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode (P66) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û Scene Mode (P66) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. $ Motion Picture Mode (P82) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
Basic [REC] Mode: ñ Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. – Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/Quick AF/ [I.
Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 1 • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification.
Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-BABY]¢ • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 1 Press 3. • [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the screen. • Press 3 again to cancel. 2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject. • AF tracking frame will turn yellow. • An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen. • Press 3 to cancel.
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P92)/[BURST] (P103)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P104)/[FACE RECOG.] (P85) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [TRAVEL MODE] menu – [TRAVEL DATE]/[LOCATION]/[WORLD TIME] [SETUP] menu – [CLOCK SET]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P25) ([REC. INFO.
Basic [REC] Mode: · Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. A Mode dial B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Set the mode dial to [·]. • To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P92).
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. A B C DE When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus Focus indication On Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound¢2 Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times F G A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢1 F Shutter speed¢1 G ISO sensitivity ¢1 If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P105), a tripod or the self-timer (P63). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. – Slow sync.
Basic [REC] Mode: ñ· ¿n¨ Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 15.6k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W). Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.
Basic • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶) ¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
Basic Using the Easy zoom You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position). The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set. Press [E.ZOOM]. You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P104) is set to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set: The zoom stops once at the maximum zoom position of the optical zoom. (1) When [E.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. • When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will be displayed. Refer to “Viewing clipboard pictures” (P110) for information about playing back the clipboard.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P122) 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 are not rotated for display. • Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ 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. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. A [DISPLAY] button B [‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET].
Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P131) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P51), while playing back motion pictures (P120) and during a slide show (P113), you can only select “Normal display F” or “No display H”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition. B [ ]: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P58) Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item ‡: AUTO ˆ: AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction¢ ‰: Forced flash ON Š: Forced ON/Red-Eye Reduction¢ ‹: Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction¢ Œ: Forced flash OFF Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ˆ ‰ ñ · ±¢ — — — — ± ± ± ± ± — ± * + ± ¥ ± — — ± ± ¥ ± — — ± ± ¥ ± — — ± ± ¥ ± — — ± — — — — — ¥ — — — — — ¥ ¥ — ± — — ± — — — ¥ — — — — — ± — ± — — — — ± ± ± 0 , .
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity AUTO Available flash range Wide Tele 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet) ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) ¢ ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet) ¢ ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO400 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.4 m (4.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ 1/30¢1 to 1/2000 Shutter speed (Sec.) 1¢1 to 1/2000 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000¢2 Œ Š ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P102). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P94) • ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. – When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ·n Taking Close-up Pictures Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A A Focus range •[ ] is displayed during AF Macro Mode and [ ] is displayed during Macro Zoom Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)]. • Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position. B • Zoom range will be displayed in blue. (digital zoom range B) • The image quality is poorer than during normal recording. • Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used when [ ] in [AF MODE] is set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ñ· ¿¨ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: · ¿n¨ Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: · ¿ Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV Press 3 [È] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene Mode (My Scene Mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [ ].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene Mode each time you make a recording. 1 2 In step 2, set the mode dial to [¿]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. • The recording screen for the selected Scene Mode will be displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction 1 Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. 2 Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE]. 3 Press 3 to select [NEXT] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [‹] or [Š].) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P125). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. 2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P125). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P73. Note • The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 2 3 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. 2 Take pictures. • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Number of recordable pictures max.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P23) 2 Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. 2 Take pictures. Note • [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH DYNAMIC] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances. ∫ Setting the effect 1 Press 3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P23).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [UNDERWATER] Use the marine case (DMW-MCZX1; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a natural colour. Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc. 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. A 2 Press 2 to fix the focus. • The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused. • Press 2 again to cancel AF lock.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A A Audio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P174 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ñ· ¿ Taking a picture with Face Recognition function 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. To use the Face Recognition function, set the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu to [ON], and register the face images of the people to recognise.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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) ∫ 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. • If 6 people have already been registered, the list of registered people will appear. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the person to be replaced and press [MENU/SET]. Information of the person that was replaced will be deleted. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item [NAME] Description of settings It is possible to register names. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P123. [PRIORITY] The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the priority and then press [MENU/SET]. [AGE] It is possible to register the birthday. 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Change the information for a registered person You can add a picture to the information of the registered people, replace or delete the pictures which have already been registered, and information such as names and register priority. 1 2 3 4 5 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P21) Press 4 to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [EDIT] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step 3 of "Change the information for a registered person" (P89) while [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when [BURST], [AUDIO REC.] and Auto Bracket is set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Sensitivity Changing the sensitivity of Face Recognition. 1 2 3 4 Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P21) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to select [SENSITIVITY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [HIGH] or [LOW] and then press [MENU/SET]. Item 5 Description of settings [HIGH] Set when recognition is difficult. The likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood of mistaken recognition.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ ∫ When the aspect ratio is [X]. ¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. • If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: · ¿ [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. [X] [Y] [W] Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ] You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò]. 1 Press 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press 2/1 to adjust the white balance. 2 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is bluish. 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is reddish. • Select [0] to return to the original white balance. Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. Applicable modes: ñ· ¿ [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to P85 for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: · ¿ [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù]. • If the AF Mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus. • Switch the AF Mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù]. • The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction. ∫ Setting up [ 1 ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press 4 to lock the subject.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF] [ ]: Quick AF [ ] is displayed on the screen. [ ]: Continuous AF [ ] is displayed on the screen. About [ ] and [ ] [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is reduced. [ ] will adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. 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. Applicable modes: ·n [OFF]/[ON] Note ] is displayed on the screen. • When [ON] is set, [ • Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO80]/[ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than [ISO80]/[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: ñ· [OFF], [˜] ¿ approx. 2.3¢ Burst speed (pictures/second) Number of recordable pictures A max. 3 › max. 5 ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P46 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1]. • The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be set in Motion Picture Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition. [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] Mode. [MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded. [ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen. Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded. (It will stop in 5 seconds) • If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is cancelled.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: · ¿ [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on. [ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.) Note • The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Mode dial: ¨ Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard Mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press 1. Item Description of setting Used to change the picture size. [PICTURE SIZE] 2M : initial setting (Prefer quality) 1M : prefer quantity [AUDIO REC.] Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures. ¢ This setting is not reflected in [AUDIO REC.] (P106) in the [REC] Mode menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewing clipboard pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture. 1: Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is turned to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To return to the full-screen display, turn the zoom lever to [Z] (T). ∫ Deleting clipboard pictures The steps taken are the same as for normal deletion. Refer to P52.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Viewing pictures stored in the memory 1 Press 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark [ 2 Rotate the zoom lever to [Z] (T). ]. Clipboard Playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P109).) Item [CANCEL MARK] Description of setting Used to release the zoom position.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Settings During Clipboard • Following functions are fixed. Item [GUIDE LINE] ([REC. INFO.]) Description of settings [OFF] [GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) Item Description of settings [ASPECT RATIO] X [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO] [ECONOMY] ([POWER SAVE]) 5 minutes [WHITE BALANCE] [AWB] [ECONOMY] ([AUTO LCD OFF]) [OFF] [AF MODE] Ø [SELFTIMER] 2 seconds/off [AF ASSIST LAMP] [ON] [QUALITY] › • In the Clipboard Mode, the following functions cannot be used.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can set the pictures you have taken to music, playing them back in sequence with a fixed interval between. You can also put together slide shows composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, only pictures taken in travel mode, or only favourites. The slide show is a recommended way of viewing your pictures when you connect your camera to a TV.
Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category or the date to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. [CATEGORY SELECTION] [CATEGORY SELECTION] setting • For details on categories, refer to P116. [TRAVEL DATE] setting 3/4: Select the month 2/1: Select the date • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. • All pictures recorded while using the [TRAVEL DATE] setting are played back in order of date, starting with the selected date.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A B C D ¢ Play/Pause Stop Back to previous picture¢ Ahead to next picture¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode or during motion picture playback.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[TRAVEL PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 113. Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. .
Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY] Recording information e.g. Scene Modes [CATEGORY] [FACE RECOG.]¢ * [PORTRAIT], [i-PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [TRANSFORM], [SELF PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [i-BABY] , [SCENERY], [i-SCENERY], [SUNSET], [AERIAL PHOTO] . Recording information e.g.
Advanced (Playback) [TRAVEL PLAY] You can play back the pictures taken in the Travel Mode. The pictures can be displayed according to the dates on which they were taken. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 113. Press 3/4 to select [TRAVEL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to select [TRAVEL DATE], and then press [MENU/SET]. • If [ALL] is selected, all pictures taken in Travel Mode are played back in the normal way. • Pictures without travel dates are not displayed.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P131) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 113. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE DISP.], [PRINT SET], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. ] A A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P106) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P135) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P24) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture. [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date.
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P125). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in Travel Mode are also recorded as the titles. Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [‚]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting 1 Select [EXIT] without entering text in step 4, and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [FACE RECOG.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size / X Y W • The picture becomes slightly rougher. / > / / > / / > Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Reduction Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Enlargement () Move the position () Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise • Up to 2 o can be adjusted. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P49 for information about how to play back pictures. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ]) Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You cannot set pictures as favourites if [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF].
Advanced (Playback) [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 (P137) and then set the print setting.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. [MULTI] When [MULTI] has been selected • Repeat these steps for each picture. • The settings are cancelled when [MENU/ SET] is pressed again. Press 2/1 to select the picture. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures.
Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.) • Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) 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]. • You cannot select pictures for which Face Recognition information has not been registered. Press 2/1 to select the person and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE] > step 6.
Advanced (Playback) [COPY] You can copy data of pictures you have shot from the built-in memory onto a card, from a card into the built-in memory or from a card into the dedicated clipboard folder. • When copying clipboard pictures onto a card, select [COPY] on the Clipboard Playback menu. (P111) Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4.
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this. • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
Connecting to other equipment Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P28) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient. • When the camera has been connected to the PC with [USB MODE] set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures モヷチヰヶヵバ ュリヨリヵモロ 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 from the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures. Set the mode dial to anything except [¨].
Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET (DPOF) FAVORITE the pictures. CANCEL SELECT Item SET Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item { Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) モヷチヰヶヵバ ュリヨリヵモロ Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P28) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied). • You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.
Connecting to other equipment Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural. • When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. • Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) 1 2 1 Recording Mode 2 Flash Mode (P56) 3 AF area (P44) 14 4 Focus (P44) 5 Picture size (P92) 6 Quality (P93) 7 Battery indication (P12) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P170) 9 Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity (P95) 12 Shutter speed (P44) 13 Aperture value (P44) 14 Optical Image Stabilizer (P105)/ : Jitter alert (P45) - 150 - 3 4 5
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 15 AF Tracking (P100) : AF Macro Mode (P61) : Macro Zoom Mode (P62) 16 White balance (P96) 17 ISO sensitivity (P95) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P94) 18 Colour Mode (P104) 19 Recording quality (P83, 93) 20 Available recording time (P82): R8m30s 21 Spot AF area (P98) 22 Name¢1 (P73) 23 Histogram (P55) 24 Travel date (P31) 25 Elapsed recording time (P82) AF tracking operation (P41, 100) 15 35 34 33 32 31 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Q 23 1 29 28 3s 24 25 26 2
Others ∫ In playback 1 Playback Mode (P49) 2 Protected picture (P134) 3 Favourites (P131) : Zoom mark (P110) 1 1/5 4 Stamped with text indication (P125) 5 Picture size (P92) Motion picture icon (P120) 6 Quality (P93) 7 Battery indication (P12) 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in, as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. • Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or 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. • Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).
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% to 60%] • Always remove the battery and the card from the camera. • If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off.
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination.
Others [READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • It has failed to read or write data. > Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, and try to read or write the data again. • The card may be broken. > Insert a different card. [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P161–169). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P14) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P36) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P52) 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. (P95) > Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P104) > Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.
Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer. The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P130) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P49) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? > The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted.
Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture. Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black.
Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External Input Mode. • Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer. > Connect it only to the TV. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P29) ] and then select the [~] icon to set A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P107) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] Mode menu set to [ON]? (P107) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
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. (P140) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory.
Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects. ∫ Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio X ( Picture size ) ( ) ( ) Quality A › A › A › A › Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio X ( Picture size ) ( ) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio Y ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others Aspect ratio W ( Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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