Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-F3 DMC-F4 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 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ...............................13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................
• [COLOR MODE] ...............................77 • [STABILIZER] ...................................77 • [AF ASSIST LAMP]...........................78 • [RED-EYE REMOVAL] .....................78 • [CLOCK SET]....................................78 Entering Text...........................................79 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)............................................80 Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([FAVORITE PLAY]) .......................
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. inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P13) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P15) Refer to P16 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.
Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 Flash (P43) Lens (P112) Self-timer indicator (P49) AF assist lamp (P78) Microphone (P62) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LCD monitor (P42, 107) [MENU/SET] button (P17) [DISPLAY] button (P42) [Q.
Before Use 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 13 Zoom lever (P35) 14 Shutter button (P29, 62) 12 13 14 15 Hand strap eyelet 15 16 • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 16 Lens barrel 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P96, 99, 105) 17 18 Speaker (P84) 19 Tripod receptacle 18 19 20 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit. Refer to Basic Operating Instructions about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. • Charging is properly complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off. inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device (charger) from the electrical outlet.
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. ∫ 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.
Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Supplied battery Optional battery Capacity of the battery 740 mAh 940 mAh Number of recordable pictures Approx. 220 pictures Approx. 260 pictures Recording time Approx. 110 min Approx. 130 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Normal Picture Mode. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
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 turns 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. • The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication ¢) • When using the card † (access indication ¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Preparation Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card which can be Remarks used with this unit SD Memory Card (8 MB to • SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be 2 GB) used only in equipment that is compatible with their SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to respective formats. • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 32 GB) using the SDXC Memory Cards.
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 (P68) ‚: 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 This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. 2 Press 2. 3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 4 Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it.
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. 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 About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [SLEEP MODE] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Auto Scene Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set. For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to P17 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. LCD [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. Å [HIGH ANGLE]: The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head.
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 of the buttons is pressed. • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using [SELF PORTRAIT] (P53), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P58) and [FLASH BURST] (P59) in Scene Mode and [BURST] (P76). • In Auto Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. • [AUTO REVIEW] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
Preparation [VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • 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.
Preparation Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Auto Scene 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 [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select the mode.
Basic [REC] Mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Auto Scene 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.
Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • 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 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 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] • [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure.
Basic Settings Auto Scene Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P70)/[BURST] (P76)/[COLOR MODE]¢ (P77)/[STABILIZER] (P77) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [SETUP] menu – [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [SLEEP MODE] (P24) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P25) [2SEC.
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 the [REC] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. A [MODE] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Press 3/4 to select [NORMAL PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET].
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 ∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use a tripod or the self
Basic ·¿n [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 7.8k), set the [PICTURE SIZE] to (8 MB) or less. Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in [REC] menu.
Basic ∫ 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. Note • The Digital Zoom cannot be set in Auto Scene Mode [ ]. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.
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 was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P85) 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 Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode 1 2 Press [MODE] during playback. Press 3 /4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P37) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P80) The pictures are played back in sequence. [FAVORITE PLAY] (P83) ¢ Your favourite pictures are played back. ¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.
Basic [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which 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].
Basic 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]. • [DELETE ALL] > step 5. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) • [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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 (P38), while playing back motion pictures (P84) and during a Slide Show (P80), you can only select “Normal display F ” or “No display H ”.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ·¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 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”. (P45) Press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then reduction¢ activated again for the actual recording.
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) ‡ ‰ Œ ±¢ — — — — ± · ± ± ± — — ± * + 0 , .
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide Tele 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.1 m (23.2 feet) 70 cm (2.30 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) ISO80 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 70 cm (2.30 feet) ISO100 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 1.7 m (5.58 feet) 70 cm (2.30 feet) ISO200 40 cm (1.31 feet) to 2.5 m (8.20 feet) 70 cm (2.30 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) ISO400 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.5 m (11.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting ‡ Shutter speed (Sec.) 1/8 to 1/1000 1/30 to 1/1000 ‰ ¢ When [ Œ 1/8 to 1/1000¢ ] in [SENSITIVITY] is set [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode • In Auto Scene Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. • In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ·n Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 20 cm (0.66 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k). Press 4 [#]. • In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel the Macro Mode, press 4 again. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ·¿ 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 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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [SCENE MODE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. 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) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].) • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture. Note • The focus range is 60 cm (1.97 feet) (Wide)/1.2 m (4.04 feet) (Tele) to 5 m (16.4 feet).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, 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 [ ].) • 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] (P86). ∫ 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] (P86). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P56. Note • The initial setting for the AF Assist Lamp is [OFF]. • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture Size 1 Press 3/4 to select the Picture Size and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 • 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. Maximum Burst speed approx. 6 pictures/second Number of max.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with the flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture Size 1 Press 3/4 to select the Picture Size and then press [MENU/SET] to set. 2 • 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. 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]. 2 • It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu. (P22) 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 onto the lens or in the terminals.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: n Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the Recording Quality 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]. Item ¢ ¢ ¢ Picture Size fps 1280k720 pixels 30 848k480 pixels 30 640k480 pixels 30 320k240 pixels 30 ¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Refer to P129 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ·¿n Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date is recorded when you take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P79. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture. • 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the Travel Date The Travel Date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the Travel Date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step 3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF]. Note • The Travel Date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P17) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3. • 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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: ·¿ ¢ This item cannot be set in the Auto Scene Mode.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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) ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected. Applicable modes: ·¿ [š]: Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas) [ The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] (Face Detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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: ·¿ [OFF], [˜] Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 1.0 Number of recordable pictures Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/card. • The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved. Applicable modes: ·n [STANDARD]: This is the standard setting. [NATURAL]: The picture becomes softer. [VIVID]: The picture becomes sharper. [B/W]: The picture becomes black and white. [SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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) Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations. – [NAME] of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] (P56) in Scene Mode. – [LOCATION] in [TRAVEL DATE] (P65). Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back only those pictures you have set as Favourites as a Slide Show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken.
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¢ Forward to next picture¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode.
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the Slide Show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the Slide Show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. [SETUP] [DURATION] or [REPEAT] can be set. Item Settings [DURATION] 1SEC./2SEC.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([FAVORITE PLAY]) You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P91) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [PRINT SET] or [PROTECT] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Motion Pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. C B A 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) [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] or [RESIZE], 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. Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date 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. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] 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. / / > [X] – – > [Y] – > [W] • When selecting [ ], press 3 to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then press [MENU/SET] and proceed to step 7. 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) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) 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]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the size¢ , and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Playback) Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. • Motion pictures and pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be resized.
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE] This mode allows you to rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated. Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. : The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o. : The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90o. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
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. (P20) 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 (P95) 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. (P20) 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) [COPY] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. : All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time. > step 4. : One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built-in memory. > step 3. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
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. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. • If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.
Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction. Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. USB MODE PLEASE SELECT THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) PC SELECT SET Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop.
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) ≥Built-in memory ≥Card 1 Folder number DCIM 100_PANA 2 File number 3 JPG: 1 MOV: 100_PANA P1000001.JPG MISC: 2 3 Pictures Motion pictures DPOF print Favourite P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. • When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When operating it on a flat surface, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied. 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 the pictures. PictBridge MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) FAVORITE CANCEL SELECT Item SET Description of settings [MULTI SELECT] Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures, and then when [DISPLAY] is pressed, [é] appears on the pictures to be printed.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings { Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã 2 pictures on 1 page ä 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
Connecting to other equipment [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25) 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 The recorded still pictures 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). • SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can only be played back on compatible televisions.
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) 1 2 1 Recording Mode 2 Flash Mode (P43) 3 AF area (P33) 4 Focus (P33) 13 5 Picture Size (P70) 6 Battery indication (P11) 7 Number of recordable pictures¢1 (P128) 8 Built-in memory (P15) : Card (P15) (displayed only during recording) 9 Recording state 10 ISO sensitivity (P71) 11 Shutter speed (P33) 12 Aperture value (P33) 13 Jitter alert (P34)/STABILIZER (P77) - 107 - 3 4 5 6 12 10 F2.
Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Macro Mode (P48) 14 15 16 17 18 White Balance (P72) ISO ISO sensitivity (P71) NATURAL 100 NATURAL Colour Mode (P77) 3 30 Recording Quality (P63) Available recording time (P62): R8m30s 29 Name¢2 (P56) 28 ¢2 Age (P56) 27 Location¢3 (P65) Travel Date (P65) 26 3s Elapsed recording time (P62) 25 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting¢3 (P68) W T 1X : Zoom/Extra Optical Zoom (P35)/Digital Zoom (P35, 76) Expos
Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Playback Mode (P37) Protected picture (P94) Favourites (P91) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stamped with text indication (P86) Picture Size (P70) Motion picture icon (P84) 19 100_0001 Battery indication (P11) 18 1/10 1 Folder/File number (P98) 17 NATURAL NATURAL 9s Built-in memory (P15) 16 Elapsed playback time (P84): 8m30s 1ST DAY 15 Picture number/Total pictures 14 Motion picture recording time 13 10:00 1.DEC.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
Others Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure. The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.
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 or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P16) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] > Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after cancelling the Protect setting.
Others [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. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) – Files not based on the DCF standard. • Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied. [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC.
Others [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] • Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 6” card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P26).
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P119–127). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P25) 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. (P13) • The battery is exhausted. The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on. • Is [SLEEP MODE] (P24) Mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P27) • 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. (P40) 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 [ ] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P71) > Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL]. (P77) > Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.
Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • LCD monitor will turn off when [SLEEP MODE] (P24) is activated. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] The LCD monitor darkens during use. • This camera automatically charges for flash recording and may darken the LCD monitor for efficient charge.
Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P43) • Flash Mode is not available when [BURST] (P76) in [REC] Mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated three times when red-eye reduction (P44) has been set. • Has [FLASH BURST] (P59) in Scene Mode been set? Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • Use [ROTATE]. (P90) The picture is not played back.
Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above.
Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External Input Mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. • Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be elongated horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off. The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ the desired language. (P26) ] 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 (P78) 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]? (P78) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
Others Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the Extra Optical Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a malfunction. 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. (P98) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
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 Picture Size Built-in Memory (Approx.
Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording Quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx.
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