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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ18 Owner's Manual

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Digital Camera

DMC-ZS9
Model No.
DMC-ZS8/
DMC-TZ18
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT3H43

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-ZS9 Model No. DMC-ZS8/ DMC-TZ18 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3H43...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Before use ... 5 Standard Accessories ... 7 Names of parts... 8 Cursor button ...8 Preparations Charging the battery ... 9 Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time ...10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ...
  • Page 3 Application (Record) Changing recording information display ... 39 Taking pictures with flash ... 40 Taking close-up pictures ... 42 Taking close-up pictures without standing close to subject “Tele macro” function ...42 Taking pictures at even closer range [Macro Zoom] ...43 Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment ...
  • Page 4 Contents Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures... 82 [Rec Quality] ...82 [Continuous AF] ...82 [Wind Cut] ...82 Using Quick menu ... 83 Entering Text ... 84 Application (View) Viewing as list (Multi Playback/ Calendar Playback) ... 85 Watching motion pictures ... 86 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ...

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before use ■ Camera handling ■ Condensation (lens clouding) Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
  • Page 6 Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    (→14) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Zoom lever (→32) ∗ (→61) Microphone Speaker (→19, 86) LCD monitor (→20, 39, 110, 116) REC/PLAY switch (→25) [EXPOSURE] button (→48, 49, 50) [DISP.] button (→39) Q.MENU/ (Delete/Return) button (→38, 83) Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer (→45) Down cursor button (▼) •...

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 10: Guidelines For The Number Of Recordable Pictures And Operating Time

    Products Association]. • [Program AE] Mode • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50 %RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. ∗ The number of recordable pictures decreases when [LCD Mode] is used.
  • Page 11 ● The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ● Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. ●...

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    To remove • To remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.

  • Page 13: Using The Ac Adaptor (Optional) And Dc Coupler (Optional) Instead Of The Battery

    By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor. DC IN socket...

  • Page 14: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards ∗...

  • Page 15: Remaining Battery And Memory Capacity

    Remaining battery and memory capacity Remaining battery (only when using battery) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) When in operation (Card) or (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.

  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Set REC/PLAY switch to REC/PLAY switch [MENU/SET] To change time setting Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu, perform • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. (Example) While in [Program AE] Mode, change [LCD Mode] on the [Setup] menu. (REC/PLAY switch: set to Camera ON/OFF switch Mode dial Shutter button REC/PLAY switch [MENU/SET] (menu display/set) ] (Delete/Return) button ●...

  • Page 18: Menu Type

    Setting the menu [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: [Motion Picture] menu Changing picture preferences (→70 - 82) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Setup] menu (REC/PLAY switch: Making the camera more convenient to use (→19 - 24) •...

  • Page 19: Using The [Setup] Menu

    Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. Item [Clock Set] (→16) [World Time] Set the local time at travel destination.

  • Page 20: [Cust.set Mem.]

    Using the [Setup] menu Item [Cust.Set Mem.] Register settings on current camera. (→51) [LCD Mode] Make LCD monitor easier to see. [Guide Line] Select recording information display and types of guidelines. (→39) [Histogram] Check subject brightness on graph. (→39) VQT3H43 (Continued) Settings, notes [C1] / [C2] / [C3]...

  • Page 21: [Zoom Resume]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) Item [Zoom Resume] Remember the zoom position when turning the power off. [Economy] Turn off the power or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption.

  • Page 22: [No.reset]

    Using the [Setup] menu Item [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. [Reset] Reset to the default settings. [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. VQT3H43 (Continued) Settings, notes • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.

  • Page 23: [Output]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) Item [Output] Operates when AV cable is connected. [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. [Version Disp.] Check the version of the camera firmware. [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in...

  • Page 24: [Language]

    Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17) Item [Language] Change display language. [Demo Mode] View demonstration of functions. VQT3H43 (Continued) Settings, notes Set the language displayed on the screen. [Stabilizer Demo.]: Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after correction •...

  • Page 25: Basic Shooting Operation

    Basic shooting operation Shutter button The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/ DMC-TZ18. Taking still pictures Press the shutter button Gently press the shutter button Press halfway (Adjust the focus) Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture Press fully Set to : Still pictures and motion pictures can be taken.

  • Page 26: Mode Dial

    Basic shooting operation ■ Holding the camera AF Assist Lamp Flash [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Program AE] Mode [Aperture-Priority] Mode [Shutter-Priority] Mode [Manual Exposure] Mode [Custom] Mode [Scene Mode] [My Scene Mode] [Motion Picture] Mode VQT3H43 (Continued) • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your legs apart.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures With Automatic

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Shutter button ■...
  • Page 28 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: ■ To use flash ● Focus range (→44). ● The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode: • [Rec] menu: [Picture Size] ∗ • [Setup] menu ∗ : [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] ∗...

  • Page 29: About Happy Colors

    If [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], still pictures are clearer, with more vivid coloring. Face Detection and Face Recognition If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the picture ( exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces. (→63) ■...

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Your Own

    Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Shutter button ● If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ●...

  • Page 31: Aligning The Focus

    Aligning the focus Useful when subject is not in the center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Return to desired composition Press fully ● The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures With Zoom

    Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: You can zoom in up to 16 times with “Optical Zoom”, and up to 33.8 times with “Extended Optical Zoom” (pictures only) with lower picture quality. To zoom further, you can use [i.ZOOM] or [Digital Zoom]. Do not block the lens barrel movement while zooming.
  • Page 33 ● What is Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)? If, for example, set to [3M of a 3M-sized central part of a 14 M (equivalent to 14.1 million pixels) area, meaning that the picture can be enlarged further. ● The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates. ●...

  • Page 34: [I.zoom]

    Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: The camera uses super resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio. Using super resolution technology, the zoom ratio can be increased up to about 1.3 times higher than the original zoom ratio with almost no deterioration of picture quality. Display the [Rec] menu Select [i.Resolution] ●...

  • Page 35: Easy Zoom: For Zooming Rapidly To Maximum Ratio

    Easy Zoom: For zooming rapidly to maximum ratio Zoom to max. T in one touch. The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/ DMC-TZ18. ■ Change of zoom ratio ● When the Picture Size is 10.5 M or more Current recording ratio (or 1 X) Optical Zoom Maximum ratio ∗...

  • Page 36: [Digital Zoom]

    Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality.) Display the [Rec] menu Select [Digital Zoom] VQT3H43 (Continued) [Digital Zoom] Select [ON] Press [ / ] several times...

  • Page 37: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Zoom lever [DISP.] ■ To enlarge (Playback Zoom) Turn to T side Current zoom position •...

  • Page 38: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) [DISP.] To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures (after step Select type of deletion •...

  • Page 39: Changing Recording Information Display

    Changing recording information display Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. ■ Histogram Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure).

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Type, operations [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash ∗ [Auto/Red-Eye] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) [Forced Flash On] • Always flash [Forced On/Red-Eye] • Always flash (reduce red-eye) [Slow Sync./Red-Eye] •...
  • Page 41 ■ Available types in each mode ∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○ ○ – – – – ○ – – ○ ○ ○ ∗ Set to • The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures, Scene Modes ■...

  • Page 42: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Taking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 feet) for max. W). ● It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures At Even Closer Range [Macro Zoom]

    Taking pictures at even closer range [Macro Zoom] To take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro]. Zoom lever ● In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. ●...

  • Page 44: Positioning Camera And Subject Within Accessible Range For Focus Alignment

    Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer

    Taking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration) ● Focus will be automatically adjusted immediately before recording if shutter button is pressed fully here.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording Mode: Corrects exposure to obtain optimum exposure (for example, if there is difference between bringhtness of object and background). ● Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. ● After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( ●...

  • Page 47: Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically ([Auto Bracket])

    Recording while exposure is changed automatically Recording Mode: Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. ● Cannot be used with flash. ● Canceled when the power is turned off. ●...

  • Page 48: Determine Aperture And Record

    Determine aperture and record [Aperture-Priority] Mode Recording Mode: When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Aperture value ●...

  • Page 49: Determine Shutter Speed And Record

    Determine shutter speed and record [Shutter-Priority] Mode Recording Mode: When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. Shutter speed ● LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. ●...

  • Page 50: Determine Aperture And Shutter Speed

    Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [Manual Exposure] Mode Recording Mode: This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 60 seconds is possible. Aperture value/shutter speed ■...

  • Page 51: Register Your Own Settings And Record

    Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode Recording Mode: Registering your preferred Recording Mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to [Cust.Set Mem.] Registering your own settings Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered. ■...

  • Page 52: Switch To Your Own Settings And Record

    Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode Recording Mode: [Custom] Switch to your own settings and record Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial ● Even if [Rec] menu, etc. is changed in [Custom], the content of the custom set does not change.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. [MENU/SET] ● Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture.

  • Page 54: [Portrait]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Scene Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. [Portrait] Tips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) Smooths skin colors in bright, outdoor daylight conditions (portraits from chest upwards).

  • Page 55: [Panorama Assist]

    How to select a scene (→53) Using flash in Scene Modes (→41) Scene Use the supplied software to join multiple pictures into a single panorama picture. Use ▲▼ to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Special panorama guidelines will be displayed. Take the picture.

  • Page 56: [Food]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Scene Takes natural-looking pictures of food. [Food] Brighten subjects and background in pictures of indoor events, such as weddings. Tips • Stand approx. 1.5 m (4.92 feet) away. [Party] •...

  • Page 57: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    How to select a scene (→53) Using flash in Scene Modes (→41) Scene Takes pictures of rapid movement or a decisive moment. Use ▲▼ to select [Speed Priority] or [Image Priority], and press [MENU/SET] to set. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with ▲▼and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 58: [Fireworks]

    Taking pictures according to the scene (Continued) [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: Scene Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips [Fireworks] • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject.

  • Page 59: [High Dynamic]

    How to select a scene (→53) Using flash in Scene Modes (→41) Scene Reduces over- and underexposure when recording into the light and in night scenes. Use ▲▼ to select the effect and press [MENU/SET]. [STD.] Natural coloring effect [High An impressionistic effect emphasizing Dynamic] [ART]...

  • Page 60: Saving Commonly Used Scenes [My Scene Mode]

    Saving commonly used scenes [My Scene Mode] Recording Mode: You can register a commonly used Scene Mode in After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting the mode dial to [MENU/SET] ■...

  • Page 61: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: Playing back motion pictures (→86) This records motion pictures with audio. (Sound recording is monaural ∗ Zoom can also be used during recording. ∗ DMC-ZS8/DMC-TZ18 ∗ DMC-ZS9 Microphone (Do not cover with your finger) The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/ DMC-TZ18.

  • Page 62: [Rec Quality]

    Taking motion pictures Recording Mode: Changing the motion picture size. When recording a motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗ of “Class 6” or higher. ∗ SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Display the [Rec] menu Select [Rec Quality] Picture Quality...

  • Page 63: Recording With The Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]

    Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is •...

  • Page 64: Registering Face Pictures

    Recording with the Face Recognition function (Continued) [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).
  • Page 65 For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Select the item to edit and make the setting Item [Name] [Age] [Focus Icon] [Add Images] ■ To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→17) Select [OFF] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] About settings Select [SET] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (text input procedure: →84)

  • Page 66: Editing Or Deleting Information About Registered Persons

    Recording with the Face Recognition function (Continued) [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→17) Select [MEMORY] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Using ▲▼◄►, select the person whose information you wish to edit or delete, and press [MENU/SET] Select the item...
  • Page 67 For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Item About settings Information editing Edit name or other registered information. (→65) Registration order Set priority order for focus and exposure. Deleting Delete information and face pictures of registered persons. Select the registration order with ▲▼◄►, and then press [MENU/SET] VQT3H43...

  • Page 68: Useful Features For Travel

    Useful features for travel If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded. ■ Recording Mode: Select [Travel Date] from [Setup] menu (→17) Select [Travel Setup] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Select [SET] with ▲▼, and then press [MENU/SET] Select the departure date with ▲▼◄►, and then press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 69: [World Time]

    For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→17) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording Mode: Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu (→17) • [Please set the home area] will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step ■...

  • Page 70: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Using the [Rec] menu Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality] (→71).

  • Page 71: [Quality]

    For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Set quality of picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures) ● The setting is fixed to ([Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst]) Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.

  • Page 72: [White Balance]

    Using the [Rec] menu Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic)/ (outdoor, clear sky)/ (outdoor, cloudy sky)/ (outdoor, shade)/ (Incandescent lighting)/ (uses value set in (set manually) ● [AWB] operational range: 10000K Blue sky 9000K...
  • Page 73 For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) ■ White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB]) White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the [WB Adjust.] screen.

  • Page 74: [Af Mode]

    Using the [Rec] menu Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF Tracking) Subject not centerd in picture (AF area displayed only when focused)
  • Page 75 For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) ● In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] Scene Modes, the AF Mode setting is fixed to (1-area-focusing). ● (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: [Panorama Assist], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Aerial Photo], [Underwater] Scene Modes ●...

  • Page 76: [Quick Af]

    Using the [Rec] menu Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject when camera blurring is small even when shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption) ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ● Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to max. T, or if suddenly moving closer to subject.

  • Page 77: [I.exposure]

    For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between background and subject. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]/[OFF] ● [LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the maximum range of correction. ●...

  • Page 78: [Digital Zoom]

    Using the [Rec] menu Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details (→36) ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ● This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down.

  • Page 79: [Color Mode]

    For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Set color effects. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [STANDARD]/[NATURAL] (soft)/[VIVID] (sharp) /[B/W]/[SEPIA]/ [COOL] (more blue)/[WARM] (more red)/[Happy] ( ● If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL]. ● ([Intelligent Auto]), only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set. [Color Mode] only) VQT3H43...

  • Page 80: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Using the [Rec] menu Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.) ● The AF Assist Lamp has an effective distance of 1.5 m (4.92 feet).

  • Page 81: [Date Stamp]

    For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME]/[WITH TIME]/[OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date is not stamped when [Burst] is set or when [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst] or [Flash Burst] Scene Modes is set.

  • Page 82: Using The [Rec] Menu For Motion Pictures

    Using the [Rec] menu for motion pictures Recording Mode: For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→17) For details (→62) Either allows the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fixes the focus position at the start of recording. ■...

  • Page 83: Using Quick Menu

    Using Quick menu Recording menu items can be called up easily. ● Setting items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode. Set to Display Quick menu Press the button until the Quick menu is displayed Select item and setting Select Press (Finished) VQT3H43...

  • Page 84: Entering Text

    Entering Text Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register destinations in [Travel Date] etc. Press ▲▼◄► to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Cursor position ■...

  • Page 85: Viewing As List (Multi Playback/Calendar Playback)

    Viewing as list Playback Mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi Playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar Playback). Zoom lever ■ To restore Turn to T side ■ To change from 12/30-screen display to single- screen display...

  • Page 86: Watching Motion Pictures

    Watching motion pictures Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. ■ Operations during motion picture playback ▲:Pause/play ▼:Stop ◄: Fast rewind (2 steps) Single-frame rewind (while paused) ►: Fast forward (2 steps) Single-frame forward (while paused) •...

  • Page 87: Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]

    Different playback methods Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. ● The [Playback Mode] automatically becomes [Normal Play] when the REC/PLAY switch is set to and the power is turned on, or when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.

  • Page 88: [Slide Show]

    Different playback methods (Continued) Playback Mode: Automatically plays back still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select the playback method • [All] • [Picture Only] • [Video Only] • [Travel]: Play back only pictures that were recorded with the [Travel Date] or •...
  • Page 89 For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (→87) ■ Operations during Slide Show During motion picture playback Pause/play Previous Stop Volume down ● When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. ● Music effects cannot be added. During still picture playback Next (While paused)

  • Page 90: [Filtering Play]

    Different playback methods (Continued) Playback Mode: For switching [Playback Mode] procedure (→87) You can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the refining method using ▲▼, and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only] [Video Only]...

  • Page 91: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17). You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. • Depending on the Playback Mode, some [Playback] menu items are not displayed. •...

  • Page 92: [Title Edit]

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→103) before performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→105). ■...

  • Page 93: [Text Stamp]

    For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Press ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select still picture...
  • Page 94 Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording date and time [Name] [Location] [ON]: Stamp Destination registered in [Setup]’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date] [ON]: Stamp Travel Date set in [Setup]’s [Travel Date] [Title] [ON]: Stamp text registered in [Title Edit]...

  • Page 95: [Resize]

    For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■ [SINGLE] Select [SINGLE] Select still picture ■...

  • Page 96: [Cropping]

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Press ◄► to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop Expand Change position Press ◄ to select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET] ●...

  • Page 97: [Favorite]

    For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can enjoy [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play] of these pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ●...

  • Page 98: [Print Set]

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture ● [SINGLE]...

  • Page 99: [Protect]

    For the [Playback] menu setting procedure (→17) Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ● [SINGLE] Picture protected ■ To clear all Select [CANCEL] in step ■ To cancel while releasing all Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 100: [Face Rec Edit]

    Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] Select the picture Select a person • If [DELETE], go to step • People whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected.

  • Page 101: [Copy]

    Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( ● The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. - [Print Set] - [Protect] - [Favorite] ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. [Copy] VQT3H43...

  • Page 102: Using With Your Pc

    (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...

  • Page 103: Copying Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Copying still pictures and motion pictures Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • Insert the card and turn on power. When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. [Access] (sending data) •...
  • Page 104 Using with your PC You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■ Folder and file names on computer ● Windows Drives are displayed in “My Computer” or “Computer”...

  • Page 105: Using "Photofunstudio" To Copy Pictures To Your Computer

    Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer After importing pictures to your computer, you can print or e-mail them. ● Read the separate operating instructions for more information about the operating environment and the installation. Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool (LUMIX Image Uploader), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).

  • Page 106: Printing

    Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge- compatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • Insert the card and turn on power. When copying pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards.

  • Page 107: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Select [Multi Print] in step on the previous page • [Multi Select] • [Select All] :Print all pictures. • [Print Set (DPOF)] : Print pictures selected in [Print Set]. •...

  • Page 108: Making Print Settings On The Camera

    Printing Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Select item Item [Print with [ON]/[OFF] Date] [Num.of Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) prints] [L/3.5”×5”] [2L/5”×7”] [Paper Size] [POSTCARD] (100×148 mm) [16:9] [A4] [Page Layout] ●...

  • Page 109: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV screen Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. (→23) • Turn off both camera and TV. You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Check socket direction and insert straight in.

  • Page 110: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays 1 Recording Mode (→26) 2 Picture Size (→70) Recording quality (→62) 3 Quality (→71) Flash (→40) Optical Image Stabilizer (→80)/ Jitter alert (→30) White Balance (→72) Color Mode (→79) 4 Battery capacity (→15) 5 Burst Mode (→78) Auto Bracket (→47) Macro recording (→42) i.Exposure (→77)

  • Page 111: In Playback

    Press the [DISP.] button to change display (→39). 1 Playback Mode (→87) 2 Protected picture (→99) Favorites (→97) Text stamped display (→93) Date Stamp (→81) Color Mode (→79) Picture size (→70) Quality (→71) 3 Battery capacity (→15) 4 Picture number/Total pictures (→37) Elapsed playback time (→86) ∗...

  • Page 112: Message Displays

    Message displays [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→37) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→23) [No additional selections can be made] ●...
  • Page 113 → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [This battery cannot be used] ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. ● Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

  • Page 114: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→12), or needs recharging. LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. ● [Sleep Mode] is activated. (→21) →...
  • Page 115 Try checking these items (→114 - 119) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using [Reset] in [Setup] menu in Recording Mode (→22).) Recording (Continued) Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. ● Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer. Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.
  • Page 116 Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved.
  • Page 117 The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio quality. For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [Motion JPEG] may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this model.) ∗...
  • Page 118 The card is not recognized by the computer. (You are using an SDXC Memory Card.) ● Make sure your computer supports SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ● When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not format it.
  • Page 119 Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→24). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●...

  • Page 120: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). •...
  • Page 121 When not using for a while ● Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ● Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ● Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in a drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C - 25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40 %RH - 60 %RH) and no major temperature changes.
  • Page 122 Usage cautions and notes Lens ● If lens is dirty: Images may appear slightly white if lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the power on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ●...
  • Page 123 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
  • Page 124 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation.

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