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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FX75 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2V76...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Quick Guide ...4 Standard Accessories ...6 Names of the Components ...7 How to Use the Touch Panel ...9 Preparation Charging the Battery ...11 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ...14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...16 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ...18 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)...20...
  • Page 3 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function ...91 • Face Settings ...92 • Setting Auto Registration/ Sensitivity...96 • Auto Registration ...97 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ...98 • Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture ...98 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) ...101 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ...103...

  • Page 4: 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. Charge the battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 5 Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P48) Before Use - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    • 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 7: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash (P56) Lens (P172, 173) Self-timer indicator (P63) AF Assist Lamp (P119) Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 54, [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P22) [MODE] button (P23, 33,...
  • Page 8 20 Release lever (P16) 21 DC coupler cover (P17) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P17. Before Use 153) - 8 -...

  • Page 9: How To Use The Touch Panel

    How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied touch pen.
  • Page 10 Note • The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off. • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) •...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine 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 12 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.
  • Page 13 ∫ Charging time Charging time • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

  • Page 14: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
  • Page 15 ∫ Playback Playback time Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. –...

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    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.
  • Page 17 Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. •...

  • Page 18: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    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 on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 19 [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P31)].

  • Page 20: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Touch [LANGUAGE SET]. Select the language. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) Touch [CLOCK SET].

  • Page 21: Changing The Clock Setting

    Touch [SET] to set. Touch [SET]. • Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings screen. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

  • Page 22: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back 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.

  • Page 23: Setting Menu Items

    This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button C [MENU] button...
  • Page 24 Touch [š]. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Touch the [SETUP] menu icon [ •...

  • Page 25: 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. Touch [ ] to display the Quick Menu in recording status. Touch the menu item. A Item B Settings Touch the content of the setting.

  • Page 26: About The Setup Menu

    Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P32) For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23.
  • Page 27 These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] 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.
  • Page 28 You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. p [SLEEP MODE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered.
  • Page 29 Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. v [NO.RESET] • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P31) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
  • Page 30 Set to match the type of TV. (Playback Mode only) [TV ASPECT] [W]: [X]: • This will work when the AV cable is connected. Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional).
  • Page 31 If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Preparation For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com - 31 -...
  • Page 32 Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. [CALIBRATION] Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [ i ] mark again. •...

  • Page 33: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Picture Or Motion Picture

    Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Record Still Picture or Motion Picture Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch the mode. ∫ List of [REC] Modes [INTELLIGENT AUTO] ¦...

  • Page 34: The Picture

    A Shutter button B Motion picture button Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P43). ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each Recording Mode. Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

  • Page 35: Basic

    ñ [REC] Mode: Basic Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 36: Scene Detection

    ∫ When taking pictures using the flash • When [ ] is selected, [ brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled. • Shutter speed will be slower during [ ∫ When taking pictures using the Zoom ∫...

  • Page 37: Af Tracking Function

    It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Touch the subject. • AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it will determine the most appropriate scene for the locked subject.
  • Page 38 ∫ [SETUP] menu [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item [GUIDE LINE] (P27) [ECONOMY] ([SLEEP MODE]) [AUTO REVIEW] (P28) Flash (P56) [QUALITY] (P105) [SENSITIVITY] (P106) [ISO LIMIT SET] (P107) [WHITE BALANCE] (P107) [AF MODE] (P110) [PRE AF] (P113)

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    · [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 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.
  • Page 40 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The focus range is 50 cm to ¶. (3.28 feet) (Tele) • If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, refer to “...

  • Page 41: Focusing

    • Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. • It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function if the touch shutter function is set to [ (P43) × E F G A Focus indication B AF area (normal)

  • Page 42: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P117), a tripod or the self-timer (P63). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Touch Shutter Function

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ ] in recording mode. × • Icon will change to [ Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With Focus And Exposure Set On Subject (Touch Af/Ae)

    · ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. When [AF MODE] (P110) is set to [ focus and exposure of the subject automatically even when the subject moves.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/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 10.5k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent...
  • Page 46 ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Maximum magnification Picture No deterioration quality Conditions Screen display Feature Intelligent Zoom 6.5k (including Optical Zoom 5k) Maximum 13.7k (including Extended Optical magnification Zoom 10.5k) Picture No noticeable deterioration quality [I.RESOLUTION] Conditions menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. Screen display ] is displayed.
  • Page 47 Note • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. • The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the Zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. •...

  • Page 48: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 49: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ ] to change to the 12 screen display. A Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. – ]>1 screen – ]>12 screens – ]>30 screens –...

  • Page 50: Using The Playback Zoom

    Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever toward [Z] (T). • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. •...

  • Page 51: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode Press [MODE] during playback. Touch the mode. [NORMAL PLAY] (P48) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P122) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CALENDAR] (P125) You can display pictures by recording date. [MODE PLAY] (P126) Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite] ¢1 This is the specification to record and playback high definition images.

  • Page 52: Deleting Pictures

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. Touch [YES].

  • Page 53: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Touch [ Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Select the picture to be deleted. (repeat this step) • ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels the setting.

  • Page 54: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom (P50), while playing back motion pictures (P129) and during a slide show (P122), you can only select “Normal display E” or “No display G”. In Recording Mode ¢1, 2 A Normal display...

  • Page 55: About The Histogram

    ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Touch [ Touch the item. • For information about flash settings that can be “ selected, refer to Available Flash Settings by ”...
  • Page 57 Item The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it 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 ¢...
  • Page 58 ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ ¢ ñ ± — — — · ± ± ± ± ± ¥...
  • Page 59 ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 7.4 m (24.2 feet) ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet) ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.8 m (5.91 feet) ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.6 m (8.53 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) ISO400...
  • Page 60 ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 1/60 to 1/2000 ‰ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. ¢2 When [MIN. SHTR SPEED] is set to [AUTO]. ¢2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases. •...

  • Page 61: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    · [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Touch [ Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. •...

  • Page 62: [Macro Zoom]

    You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)]. A Focus range Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode •...

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Touch [ Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 64: Compensating The Exposure

    · ¿ [REC] Mode: 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 Compensate the exposure towards positive. Touch [ Adjust the exposure by touching the slide bar.

  • Page 65: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    · ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture d0 EV...
  • Page 66 Note • When setting Auto Bracket, [ • When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. Exposure value is displayed in the touch icon at the top right of the screen when the exposure is compensated. •...

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Touch [ Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
  • Page 68 Note • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed to the settings used for the first picture. • When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3. • If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, outdoors etc.

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures While Changing The Skin Texture (Cosmetic Mode)

    [REC] Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode) Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [COSMETIC MODE]. Select the item and touch clearness. Item [SOFT SKIN] [NATURAL SKIN]...
  • Page 70 Touch [EXIT] to finish. ∫ About the information • Description of the selected item is displayed by selecting the item and touching [ ∫ To change settings • Touch [ ] in the recording screen to return to step Note •...

  • Page 71: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    ¿ [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].

  • Page 72: [Portrait]

    When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

  • Page 73: [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. •...

  • Page 74: [Panorama Assist]

    You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Touch the direction to take picture. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE]. Touch [NEXT].

  • Page 75: [Sports]

    Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

  • Page 76: [Food]

    This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc.

  • Page 77: [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] (P135).

  • Page 78: [Pet]

    Select this mode 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] (P135). For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P77.

  • Page 79: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY]. Touch the picture size and aspect ratio. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.

  • Page 80: [Flash Burst]

    Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.

  • Page 81: [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.]. Touch the number of seconds you wish to set. Take pictures.

  • Page 82: [Beach]

    This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color 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. •...

  • Page 83: [Film Grain]

    Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600]. The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances.

  • Page 84: Recording Motion Picture

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture Advanced (Recording pictures) This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. A Motion picture button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button...
  • Page 85 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) •...
  • Page 86 Note • The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps A Still picture recording ¢1 screen B Motion Picture Mode ¢2 setting C Motion picture recording screen D Still Picture Mode setting ¢1 Touch [ ] to display the available recording time before recording motion pictures.
  • Page 87 • When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step subject or recording situation can be performed. ∫ 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 color changes to the usual red. >...

  • Page 88: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]

    Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Touch [REC MODE] on the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Select the item and then touch [SET]. Recording format • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. •...
  • Page 89 Touch the item. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Item High ([SH]) quality ([H]) Longer time ([L]) ¢1 What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR”...
  • Page 90 Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player.

  • Page 91: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.

  • Page 92: Face Settings

    You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images •...

  • Page 93: The Guide

    Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu. Touch [MEMORY]. Touch [NEW]. • [NEW] will not display if there are 6 people already registered. Delete a person already registered to register a new person. Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide.
  • Page 94 Touch item to edit. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item It is possible to register names. [NAME] It is possible to register the birthday. [AGE] Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused. [FOCUS ICON] Select and touch the focus icon.
  • Page 95 Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu. Touch [MEMORY]. Touch the face image to edit or delete.

  • Page 96: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

    Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu. Touch [SET]. Touch the item. Item [AUTO REGISTRATION] [SENSITIVITY] Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Advanced (Recording pictures) Description of settings [OFF]/[ON]...

  • Page 97: Auto Registration

    When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when [BURST] and Auto Bracket is set.) •...

  • Page 98: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. 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 (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.

  • Page 99: Take A Picture

    Touch year/month/day, set the return date using [3]/[4], and then touch [SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, touch [SET] while the date bar is displayed. Touch [LOCATION]. Touch [SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen.
  • Page 100 ∫ Canceling the travel date The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, touch [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then perform the operation in step set to [OFF] in step , [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].

  • Page 101: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. 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. Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 102 Touch [DESTINATION]. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Select the destination area of your trip using [2]/[1], and then touch [SET]. D Current time of the destination area E Time difference •...

  • Page 103: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Using the [REC] Mode Menu For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. · ¿ Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 104: [Picture Size]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: ∫...

  • Page 105: [Quality]

    Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 106: [Sensitivity]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 107: [Iso Limit Set]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. · Applicable modes: [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] Note • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise.
  • Page 108 ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [ ], and then touch [ Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [SET].
  • Page 109 ∫ 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 color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly.

  • Page 110: [Face Recog.]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to for details. For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
  • Page 111 Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
  • Page 112 ∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction. ∫...

  • Page 113: [Pre Af]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] ]: Quick AF ¢ ]: Continuous AF ¢ When recording motion pictures, only [ About [ ] and [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera is reduced.

  • Page 114: [I.exposure]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. · Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note •...

  • Page 115: [I.resolution]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. · Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] [i.ZOOM]: [I.RESOLUTION] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3 Note •...

  • Page 116: [Color Mode]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved. ñ· Applicable modes: [STANDARD]: This is the standard setting.

  • Page 117: [Stabilizer]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] [AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.

  • Page 118: [Audio Rec.]

    Audio recorded with this unit may not play back on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.

  • Page 119: [Af Assist Lamp]

    For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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.

  • Page 120: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu

    Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [AVCHD Lite]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]] Note • Refer to for details. For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.

  • Page 121: Entering Text

    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.) You can use the touch pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen.

  • Page 122: Advanced (Playback)

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence 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. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites.
  • Page 123 ∫ Operations performed during slide show Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A Control panel Operate control panel by touching.     CANCEL Advanced (Playback) B Return to slide show set screen C Back to previous picture...
  • Page 124 ∫ 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], [AUTO] •...

  • Page 125: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards [L] (W) to display the calendar screen.

  • Page 126: [Mode Play]

    Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MODE PLAY]. Touch the item. Advanced (Playback) [MODE PLAY] - 126 -...

  • Page 127: [Category Play]

    This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 128: [Favorite Play]

    You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] [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]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] - 128 -...

  • Page 129: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Select a picture with a Motion Picture...

  • Page 130: Pictures With Audio

    ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching.     • About fast forward/rewind playback –...

  • Page 131: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback. • Motion picture is paused. Touch [ SAVE Touch [YES]. Touch [ ] to finish.

  • Page 132: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
  • Page 133 Enter the text. (P121) Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Note • To delete the title, erase all the text in the text input screen. •...

  • Page 134: [Video Divide]

    Recorded motion picture can be a part you need with a part you do not need. divide It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Drag the screen horizontally to select a motion picture to divide, and touch [SET]. •...

  • Page 135: [Text Stamp]

    You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a Picture Size larger than [ resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI].
  • Page 136 Select the item to stamp. Touch the item. Item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: [WITHTIME]: [OFF] [NAME] [OFF] [LOCATION] [ON]: [OFF] [TRAVEL DATE] [ON]: [OFF] [TITLE] [ON]: Advanced (Playback) Setting item Stamp the year, month and date. Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. Stamps names registered in name settings for [FACE RECOG.].
  • Page 137 Touch [SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting • To stamp [AGE] when [ Touch [YES]. • The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size [ Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 138: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch...
  • Page 139 Touch [YES]. Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. •...

  • Page 140: [Cropping]

    You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. Select the parts to be cropped.

  • Page 141: [Leveling]

    Minute leveling of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. Touch then touch [SET]. : clockwise : counter-clockwise •...

  • Page 142: [Rotate Disp.]

    This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Touch [ON]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to for information about how to play back pictures.

  • Page 143: [Favorite]

    You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 144: [Print Set]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]. Select the picture.
  • Page 145 ∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Touch [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step Touch [YES]. Touch [EXIT] 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 touching [DATE].

  • Page 146: [Protect]

    You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]. Select the picture. [SINGLE] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET].

  • Page 147: [Face Rec Edit]

    You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. Touch [REPLACE] or [DELETE]. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. •...

  • Page 148: [Copy]

    • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 149: Connecting To Other Equipment

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P30) 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.

  • Page 150: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
  • Page 151 Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. Turn this unit and the TV off. HDMI IN 1 HDMI socket 2 TV with HDMI socket 3 HDMI mini (C type) A Align the marks, and insert. B HDMI mini cable (optional) • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.) Connect the HDMI mini cable B (optional) to the HDMI input socket on the TV.
  • Page 152 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
  • Page 153 VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 154 ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. Multi Playback One screen display Slide show A Operation icon Connecting to other equipment This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. 3/4/2/1: Select the image. [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back.
  • Page 155 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support the TV.

  • Page 156: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD recorder, or video.

  • Page 157: Copying To A Pc Using "Photofunstudio 5.0 Hd Edition

    Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...

  • Page 158: Connecting To A Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...
  • Page 159 Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
  • Page 160 Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note •...
  • Page 161 ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) when you write the image from PC to a card.

  • Page 162: Printing The Pictures

    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 from 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.

  • Page 163: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it on a surface and operating it, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

  • Page 164: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Touch [MULTI PRINT]. Touch the item. • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures. Item Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • Switch the screen by touching [3]/[4] if these are displayed on the slide bar.

  • Page 165: Print Settings

    Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
  • Page 166 Item Settings on the printer are prioritized. [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...
  • Page 167 [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Settings on the printer are prioritized. 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...

  • Page 168: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode REC MODE (P88)/Recording quality (P88) Picture size (P104) Optical Image Stabilizer (P117)/ Jitter alert (P42) Focus (P41) Battery indication (P13) Exposure Compensation Flash Mode (P56) Macro Mode (P61)
  • Page 169 ∫ In recording (after settings) 24 Available recording time (P85): 25 Spot AF area (P110) 26 White Balance (P107) 27 Color Mode (P116) 28 Intelligent Exposure (P114) 29 Intelligent Resolution (P115) 30 Auto Bracket (P65)/B: Audio Recording (P118) 31 Wind cut (P120) 32 AF Assist Lamp (P119)
  • Page 170 ∫ In playback Playback Mode (P48) Audio playback (P129) : Recording quality Protected picture (P146) Favorites (P143) Stamped with text indication Color Mode (P116) : Cosmetic Mode (P69) Playback (Motion Picture, Picture with Audio) (P129) Picture size (P104) Battery indication (P13) 10 Favorites settings (P143)

  • Page 171: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 172 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.
  • Page 173 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.
  • Page 174 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.
  • Page 175 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 176 • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 177: Message Display

    Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P19) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] >...
  • Page 178 [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.
  • Page 179 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. •...

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P180–188). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. • The battery is not inserted correctly. •...
  • Page 181 The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? • 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. The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 182 Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc.
  • Page 183 Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
  • Page 184 The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. • Flash Mode is not available when Auto Bracket Flash is activated several times. • The flash is activated twice when Red-Eye Reduction •...
  • Page 185 • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? >...
  • Page 186 > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P149, > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo.
  • Page 187 The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
  • Page 188 The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct date without setting the clock. (P20) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present.

  • Page 189: Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    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.
  • Page 190 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1630 6 GB 2470 8 GB 3310 Card 12 GB 5000 16 GB 6670 24 GB 9690 32 GB 13390 48 GB 19170 64 GB 26010...
  • Page 191 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 1110 8 GB 1490 Card 12 GB 2250 16 GB 3010 24 GB 4370 32 GB 6040 48 GB 8880 64 GB 12050 Aspect ratio...
  • Page 192 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 1230 8 GB 1650 Card 12 GB 2500 16 GB 3330 24 GB 4840 32 GB 6690 48 GB 9840 64 GB 13350 Aspect ratio...
  • Page 193 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 1370 8 GB 1840 Card 12 GB 2780 16 GB 3710 24 GB 5390 32 GB 7450 48 GB 10710 64 GB 14530 Aspect ratio...
  • Page 194 ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB Card 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB •...
  • Page 195 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

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