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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Pa.aso.ic
Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
_o_e,.o DMC-FX700
Before connecting,
operating
or adjusting
this product,
please read the instructions
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  • Page 1 Pa.aso.ic Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera _o_e,.o DMC-FX700 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2Y02...
  • Page 2 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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: [_[_ [L_I_I]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [1_1]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [i1_1]:...
  • Page 3 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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.
  • Page 4 Advanced (Recording pictures) ® • "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 5 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details [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 dark.
  • Page 6 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1600] when using the flash.) • When setting to [DIS0], ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness...
  • Page 7 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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]I[200 ]I[400]I[800]I[1600] • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount...

  • Page 8: Color Effect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [D], and then touch [_]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., that the frame in the center is filled...
  • Page 9 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly.
  • Page 10 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Specify a person's face and use the Face Recognition functions. Applicable modes: _[_[_}_ [OFF]I[ON]I[MEMORY]I[SET] • Refer to P96 for details. For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23.
  • Page 11 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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 [__,], [[_]] or [[ZL]].

  • Page 12: High Dynamic

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • About [_-j,] [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.
  • Page 13 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: []_][_ [OFF] [Q'AF]:Quick AF [Q'AF] i s displayed on the screen. [C'AF]: Continuous AF _ [C'AF]is displayed on the screen. When recording motion pictures, only [C'AF] ( Continuous AF) can be selected.
  • Page 14 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [_J]_ [_]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.

  • Page 15: Min. Shtr Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) For details [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [AUTO], [1/250],...
  • Page 16 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom or [i.ZOOM]. Applicable modes: [_][_ [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to P45 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE1].

  • Page 17: Noise Reduction

    Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: [_](_ [CONTRAST]: [-I-]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [-]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [SHARPNESS]: [+]: The picture is sharply defined.
  • Page 18 • 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 19 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 20 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. Applicable modes: _[]_[_}_ [AVCHD(1080i)]]/[_ [AVCHD(720p)]]/[it_ [MOTION JPEG]] • Refer to P93 for details. For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
  • Page 21 Advanced (Recording pictures) For details [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. It will continually keep on focusing on the subject that the focus once set for. Applicable modes: _][_ [OFF]/[ON] • When set to [OFF], it may take time for motion picture recording to start.
  • Page 22 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen.
  • Page 23 Advanced (Playback) • About the burst picture group Pictures taken with Burst or Flash Burst are recorded collectively as a burst picture group with burst icon [E_]. Burst icon • Continuous playback and multi playback in a group unit is possible. •...
  • Page 24 Advanced (Playback) • About retrieval of burst picture group information If you delete or change the file names of pictures stored in the built-in memory using a PC, or pictures stored the memory card using a PC or other device, the camera will automatically retrieve the new information and recompose the burst picture groups when...
  • Page 25 Advanced (Playback) You can edit the pictures in the burst picture group as single pictures or in group units (including all pictures in group). • Editing single pictures within a burst picture group • The following editing menu can be used. -[TITLE EDIT] (P143), [TEXT STAMP] (P146/, [RESIZE] (P149/, [CROPPING] (P151/, [LEVELING] (PI52), [FAVORITE] (PI54), [PRINT SET] (PI56), [PROTECT] (PI58),...
  • Page 26 Advanced (Playback) • Editing in burst picture group units All pictures in the burst picture group are edited at once. • For burst picture groups, the following editing menu can be used. -[TITLE EDIT] (P143), [TEXT STAMP] (PI46), [RESIZE] (PI49), [FAVORITE] (P154), [PRINT SET] (P156), [PROTECT] (P158), [FACE REC EDIT] (PI59), [COPY] (PI60) Press [MENU] in normal playback...
  • Page 27 Advanced (Playback) 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 28 Advanced (Playback) • 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. ® Control panel Operate control panel by touching. Return to slide show set screen ®...

  • Page 29: Category Selection]

    Advanced (Playback) • Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback 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.
  • Page 30 Advanced (Playback) 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 (W) to display calendar screen. (P49) Touch [A]/[I'] to select the month to be played back.
  • Page 31 Advanced (Playback) Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. [(_], [REC]/[PLAYBACK] press Slide the selector switch to and then [MODE], Touch [MODE PLAY], Touch the item. - 137-...
  • Page 32 Advanced (Playback) This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such [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...
  • Page 33 Advanced (Playback) You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P154) (Only when [FAVORITE] (P311 is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). lide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [_], and then press [MODE].
  • Page 34 AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. [MOTION JPEG] [AVC H D] Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as [_o]) and then touch to play back.
  • Page 35 Advanced (Playback) • 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. Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind _2 @ Play/Pause (:_ Fast forward, Frame-by-frame...
  • Page 36 Advanced (Playback) You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Motion Picture Touch during playback. • Motion picture is paused. Touch [ Touch [YES]. Touch [D] to finish. _([HD])/_,([WVGA]) 2 M (16:9) ([VGA])/_,([QVGA]) 0.3 M (4:3) [QUALITY] is fixed to [.=.].
  • Page 37 Advanced (Playback) You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a newly edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the...
  • Page 38 Advanced (Playback) Enter the text. (P128) Press [MENU] several times to return to the menu screen. _ menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • To delete the title, erase all the text in the text input screen. •...
  • Page 39 Advanced (Playback) Recorded motion picture be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want divide a part you need with a part you do not need. It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) to select _Drag screen horizontally...
  • Page 40 Advanced (Playback) YOU can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a Picture Size larger than [[_] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Mode Select [TEXT STAMP] on [PLAYBACK]...
  • Page 41 Advanced (Playback) Select the item to stamp. Touch the item, [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] Stamps names registered in name settings [NAME] ["_:i ]: [FACE RECOG.].
  • Page 42 Advanced (Playback) Touch [SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [[_]], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. F_i_iiTqil_q_ i_IT.'f_MI'_-_IT"_M _ To stamp [AGE] when [:_:i] or [_,,,';_] is selected, touch EYES] and proceed to step Touch [YES].
  • Page 43 Advanced (Playback) TO allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch the item. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] [MULTI IN BURST GROUP], select...
  • Page 44 Advanced (Playback) Touch [YES]. menu [MENU] Press several times to return to the screen. _ menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • You can set up to 100 pictures at one time with [MULTI]. •...
  • Page 45 Advanced (Playback) YOU can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Mode Select [CROPPING] [PLAYBACK] menu. (P23) IN BURST Touch [SINGLE] or [SINGLE GROUP]. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], select burst picture group, and proceed to step 3.
  • Page 46 Advanced (Playback) Minute leveling of the image can be adjusted. Mode Select [LEVELING] on [PLAYBACK] menu. (P23) IN BURST Touch [SINGLE] or [SINGLE GROUP]. • When you have selected [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], select burst picture group, and proceed to step 3. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET].
  • Page 47 Advanced (Playback) 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. (P23) Touch [ON]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. •...
  • Page 48 Advanced (Playback) This only be used when [FAVORITE] in setup menu is set to [ON]. 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.
  • Page 49 Advanced (Playback) • Canceling all the [FAVORITE] 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 as a favorite. •...
  • Page 50 • For details about the icon display during burst picture group playback, refer to "About display of [FAVORITE], [PRINT SET] and [PROTECT] icons during playback of burst picture groups." on P132. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_l 10/white_e. htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch the item.
  • Page 51 Advanced (Playback) [A]/[v] prints, [SET] Touch to set the number of and then touch set, • When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and for each picture. (It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.) menu screen.
  • Page 52 Advanced (Playback) YOU can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. • For details about the icon display during burst picture group playback, refer to "About display [FAVORITE], [PRINT SET] and [PROTECT] icons during playback of burst picture groups."...
  • Page 53 Advanced (Playback) YOU can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Mode Select [FACE EDIT] on [PLAYBACK] menu. (P23} Touch [REPLACE] or [DELETE]. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. •...
  • Page 54 [_,,_]] is selected, that picture is not copied. (P189) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic...
  • Page 55 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P301 Turn this unit and the TV off. Yellow: to the video input socket White: to the audio input socket (_ Align the marks, and insert. AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight...
  • Page 56 HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (P1GSI - 162-...
  • Page 57 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P30) Turn this unit and the TV off. O HDMI socket O TV with HDMI socket HDMI mini (C type) @ Align the marks, and insert. (D HDMI mini cable (optional) •...
  • Page 58 [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 59 Link devices. (As of December 2009) Preparations: Set the [VlERA Link] to [ON]. (P31) Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (P162}. camera [REC]/[PLAYBACK] _Turn and slide the selector switch to [(_].
  • Page 60 Connecting to other equipment • Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. 4,/T/,_/I_: Select the image. [OK]: Go to one screen display. Pictures in Burst Picture Group are played Multi Playback back with Multi Playback.
  • Page 61 Link, read the operating instructions for the TV. • 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 VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...
  • Page 62 Connecting to other equipment Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD recorder, or video.
  • Page 63 Connecting to other equipment File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition"...
  • Page 64 Connecting to other equipment You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. •...
  • Page 65 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory..r Ni!!/r USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
  • Page 66 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Touch [PC]. • If [USB MODE] (P29) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.
  • Page 67 Connecting to other equipment • 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 5.2 HD Edition"...
  • Page 68 Connecting to other equipment 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 69 Connecting to other equipment • 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...

  • Page 70: Print Set

    Connecting to other equipment Touch [MULTI PRINT]. Touch the item. • if the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures. Multiple pictures are printed at one time. • Switch the screen by touching [A ]/[V] if these are displayed on the slide bar.

  • Page 71: Print Set (Dpof)]

    Connecting to other equipment Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the "Selecting a single picture and printing it" and in step 3 of the "Selecting multiple pictures 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...
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  • Page 74 O_e_ • In recording Recording in Program AE Mode [_] (Initial setting) Recording Mode REC MODE (P93)/Recording quality (P93) Picture size (P109) Optical Image Stabilizer (P124)/lIr6qll: Jitter alert (P42) Focus (P41) Battery indication (P13) Exposure Compensation (P70) Flash Mode (P56) 201918 14 13 Macro Mode (P61)
  • Page 75 Others 28 29 • In recording (after settings) 26 Available recording time (P89): Rlh2m30sI 1 Spot AF area (Pl16) Spot Metering Target (P120) White Balance (PLI3) Color effect (P122) Intelligent Exposure (P120) 31 Auto Bracket (P71)/_: Audio Recording (P124) 40 39 Wind cut (P127) Flash output adjustment (P59)
  • Page 76 Others • In playback 2345 Playback Mode (P48) _/_, : Recording quality (P93) __j: Burst Playback (P129) [,t,q: Audio playback (PI40) Protected picture (P158) Favorites (P154) Stamped with text indication (P146) Color effect (P122) Playback (Motion Picture, Picture with 171615 Audio) (P140)/Burst Playback (P129) Picture size (P109)
  • Page 77 O_e_ Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such 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 78 Others Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera...
  • Page 79 Others Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), disconnect power plug from 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 80 Others 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 the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 81 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 82 • 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 83 O_e_ Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (PI9) Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
  • Page 84 Others • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC. Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P31) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. • It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.
  • Page 85 Charge the battery. • 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 86 O_e_ First, try out the following procedures (P192-200). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P29) on the [SETUP] menu when tak ng pictures. • The battery is not inserted correctly. (P16) • The battery is exhausted. •...
  • Page 87 Others • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [ITS] setting? (P22) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P52) • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g.
  • Page 88 Others • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) Decrease the ISO sensitivity.
  • Page 89 Others • Use a card with SD Speed Class _ with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. SD Speed Class is the speed standard...
  • Page 90 Others • The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction. • [POWER LCD] is activated. (P27) • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.

  • Page 91: Red-Eye Removal

    Others • 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...
  • Page 92 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (PI61, I62) Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VlERA) with the AVCHD logo. Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P30) • Is it connected properly...
  • Page 93 Others Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. htto:lloanasonic.netlavclsdcardlinformationlSDXC.html A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
  • Page 94 Others • 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.
  • Page 95 O_e_ • 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 96 Others - 202-...
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