Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FT2 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2Q90...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
• When the subject is not in focus Contents (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take).......50 Before Use • Preventing jitter (camera shake) ..51 • Direction detection function ....51 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ....52 Quick Guide ..........5 •...
Page 3 • [HI-SPEED BURST] ......82 • Taking clipboard pictures ....124 • [FLASH BURST] .......83 • Viewing clipboard pictures ....126 • [STARRY SKY] .........84 Entering Text .........128 • [FIREWORKS] ........84 • [AERIAL PHOTO] ......85 Advanced (Playback) • [PIN HOLE] ........85 • [FILM GRAIN] ........85 •...
Page 4 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..........153 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)......153 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ....154 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ........154 Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures........160...
Page 5: Before Use
Before Use “ Please be sure to read (Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock ” “ ” performance of the camera (P7) Maintenance and waterproof performance (P8) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.
Page 6 Before Use Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P45) Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P55)  - 6 -...
Page 7: (Important) About The Waterproof/Dustproof And Anti-Shock Performance Of The Camera
Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket). ¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
Page 8: Maintenance And Waterproof Performance
G: Crack and deformation H: Fluid • If there is any crack or deformation in the rubber seal inside the card/battery door and terminal cover, get the camera inspected or repaired by the dealer or an authorised Panasonic’s service centre. - 8 -...
Page 9 The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs and other information. - 9 -...
Page 10 Before Use 1:With the [LOCK] switch released, close the card/battery door and terminal cover by pushing until you hear a click. • To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc. •...
Page 11: Using The Camera Underwater
Before Use Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater up to 10 m (33 feet) depth, water temperature from 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF), and not longer than 60 minutes continuously. • If there is a water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and dried at well ventilated area.
Page 12: Caring Of The Camera After Using It Underwater
Before Use Caring of the camera after using it underwater With the card/battery door and terminal cover closed, rinse with water, or if it was used in the sea, soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes or less. •...
Page 13 Before Use ∫ This unit incorporates drain design This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the camera [OFF/ON] button and zoom lever etc. As a result of this, bubbles may come out when you soak the unit in water, but it is not a malfunction. •...
Page 14: Standard Accessories
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. • Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding hand strap/silicon jacket). • Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. • The charger is stored inside the silicon jacket. •...
Page 15: Names Of The Components
Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P62) Self-timer indicator (P69)/ AF assist lamp (P121)/LED light (P123) Lens (P177, 178) LCD monitor (P60, 172) Motion picture button (P42) [MENU/SET] button (P29) [DISPLAY] button (P60) [Q.MENU] (P34)/Delete button (P58) Playback button (P31, 10 Mode dial (P42) 11 Cursor buttons...
Page 16 157) 19 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P26, 153, 162, 166) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P26. 20 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.
Page 17: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Attaching the hand strap Run the hand strap into the hand strap eyelet on the camera. • If the hand strap cord is loose, it may snag when the terminal cover is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it is not snagged in the terminal cover.
Page 18: Attaching The Silicon Jacket
Preparation Preparation Attaching the silicon jacket It is recommended to attach the silicon jacket to prevent unintentional opening of the card/battery door or the terminal cover when using the camera in the mountains or near water. • Check that this unit is turned off. •...
Page 19: Charging The Battery
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 20 Preparation plug-in type 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 90 the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.
Page 21 Preparation ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 130 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. 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 22: 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% 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 23 Preparation ∫ Playback Playback time Approx. 300 min 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 24: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Check that this unit is turned off. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P8) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1:Slide the [LOCK] switch B, and release the lock. 2:Slide the release lever A and open the card/battery door.
Page 25 Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor turns off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. •...
Page 26 Preparation ∫ Connecting the AC adaptor and multi conversion adaptor instead of the battery The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. Also, read the instruction for the multi conversion adaptor (optional) regarding the connection.
Page 27: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
Page 28 Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when to 32 GB) using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card (48 GB http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html to 64 GB) • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
Page 29: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press the [OFF/ON] button. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Page 30: Changing The Clock Setting
Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P104) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. •...
Page 31: Setting The Menu
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Page 32: Setting Menu Items
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Ø...
Page 33 Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. •...
Page 34: Using The Quick Menu
Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Page 35: About The Setup Menu
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P41) can be set.
Page 36 Preparation This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [SHUTTER VOL.]: [s] (Muted) ] (Muted) r [BEEP] [t] (Low) ] (Low) [u] (High) ] (High) [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER TONE]: Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. u [VOLUME] •...
Page 37 Preparation Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P60) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode and the Clipboard Mode.
Page 38 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. • The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P71), [SELF PORTRAIT] (P76), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P82), [FLASH BURST] (P83) [PHOTO FRAME]...
Page 39 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
Page 40 Preparation 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). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
Page 41 Preparation Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected Scene } [SCENE MENU] Mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. [VERSION DISP.] The built-in memory or card is formatted.
Page 42: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Picture Or Motion Picture
Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode, and record still picture or motion picture Press the [OFF/ON] button. A Motion picture button B Mode dial C Shutter button D [(] button Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part E. •...
Page 43 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes Intelligent Auto Mode (P45) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode (P49) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Sports mode (P72) Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc. ¢...
Page 44: Playback The Recorded Still Pictures Or Motion Picture
Preparation Take the still picture after setting the mode dial Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode. Take the motion picture after setting the mode dial Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Page 45: Basic
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 46: Scene Detection
Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. [i-PORTRAIT] > ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY]...
Page 47: Af Tracking Function
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press 3. • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the screen.
Page 48: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu ¢1 ¢1 – [PICTURE SIZE] (P106)/[BURST] (P117)/[COLOR MODE] (P119)/[FACE RECOG.] (P95) ¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu ¢2 –...
Page 49: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)
Basic · [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. Set the mode dial to [·].
Page 50: Focusing
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red ¢2 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal)
Page 51: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P120), a tripod or the self-timer (P69). • 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 52: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
Basic ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra 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 9.8k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Page 53 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum ¢ 4.6k 9.8k magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [PICTURE SIZE] with (P106) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom 18.6k (including Optical Zoom 4.6k) 39.3k (including Extra Optical Zoom 6k (including Optical Zoom 4.6k)
Page 54 Basic ∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
Page 55: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. A [(] button • When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will “ be displayed. Refer to Viewing clipboard ” pictures (P126) for information about playing back the clipboard. •...
Page 56: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Press [W] of the zoom lever. 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P137) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Press [T] of the zoom lever to return to the previous screen. •...
Page 57: Using The Playback Zoom
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Press [T] of the zoom lever. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you press [W] of the zoom lever after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
Page 58: Deleting Pictures
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
Page 59: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...
Page 60: Advanced (Recording Pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P57), while playing back motion pictures (P134) and during a slide show (P129), you can only select...
Page 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
Page 62: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰].
Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings 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. ˆ: 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 64 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ...
Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 30 cm AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.1 m (16.7 feet) (0.99 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 80 cm ISO80...
Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ‹ ¢1 1 to 1/1300th ˆ ¢1 1/30 to 1/1300th ¢2 1 or 1/4th to 1/1300th ‰ Œ Š ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN.
Page 67: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Advanced (Recording pictures) · [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.
Page 68: [Macro Zoom]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. A Focus range • Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position.
Page 69: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...
Page 70: Compensating The Exposure
Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿¨ [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. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Page 71: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...
Page 72: Take The Outdoors Scene Expressively
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Take the outdoors scene expressively By setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more effectively matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf. Note •...
Page 73: [Beach & Surf]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH & SURF] This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m (10 feet) underwater and at the beach. White balance fine adjustment You can adjust the hue to match the water depth and the weather. Press 3 [È] three times to display [WB ADJUST.].
Page 74: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [¿].
Page 75: [Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, 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 Press and hold down the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
Page 76: [Self Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Page 77: [Panorama Assist]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...
Page 78: [Night Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].) • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. •...
Page 79: [Food]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶. [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
Page 80: [Baby1]/[Baby2]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P140).
Page 81: [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P140).
Page 82: [Hi-Speed Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Page 83: [Flash Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Page 84: [Starry Sky]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This mode 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.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 85: [Aerial Photo]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial Photo Mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Page 86: [High Dynamic]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH DYNAMIC] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances. ∫ Setting the effect Press 3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 87: [Underwater]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [UNDERWATER] This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 3 m (10 feet). Use the marine case (DMW-MCFT2; optional) when taking pictures underwater deeper than 10 m (33 feet). ¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP68". It is possible to take (33 feet) pictures in 10 m depth for 60 minutes.
Page 88: Recording Motion Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture 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. Select the mode A Mode dial B Motion picture button ∫...
Page 89: About Focusing
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) •...
Page 90 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Refer to P122 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P199 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. •...
Page 91 Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to Intelligent Auto Mode • When intelligent auto mode is selected in step , motion picture recording matching to the 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 colour changes to the usual red.
Page 92: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, and press 1. (P32) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Features • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
Page 93 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio High 1280k720 pixels ([SH]) ¢2 Approx. 17 Mbps quality 1280k720 pixels ([H]) ¢2 Approx.
Page 94 Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • A sound might be muffed or warped when there is water on the microphone or the speaker.
Page 95: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Page 96: Face Settings
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
Page 97 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 98 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name. [NAME] • refer to “ ” For details on how to enter characters, Entering Text section on P128.
Page 99: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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, and then press 1.
Page 100: Auto Registration
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 101: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 P32. 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 102: Take A Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 103 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Page 104: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P32. 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.
Page 105 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 106: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. 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·...
Page 107: [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.
Page 108: [Aspect Ratio]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. 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 109: [Sensitivity]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. 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 110: [White Balance]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Page 111 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance [ You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. • Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò]. Press [ È ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press to adjust the White Balance.
Page 112: [Face Recog.]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
Page 113 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
Page 114 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
Page 115: [Pre Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.
Page 116: [I.exposure]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. 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. ·...
Page 117: [Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[˜] ¢...
Page 118: [I.resolution]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.RESOLUTION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. 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 without noticeable deterioration in the picture.
Page 119: [Color Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved. ñ·...
Page 120: [Stabilizer]
Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) 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 121: [Af Assist Lamp]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. 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.
Page 122: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [AVCHD Lite]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]] Note •...
Page 123: [Wind Cut]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WIND CUT] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P32. This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Sound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set. •...
Page 124: Taking And Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¨ Mode dial: Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard Mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.
Page 125 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press Item Description of setting Used to change the picture size. [PICTURE SIZE] : initial setting (Prefer quality) : prefer quantity Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures.
Page 126: Viewing Clipboard Pictures
Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewing clipboard pictures Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press [(]. Press 2/1 to move the picture. Play back the previous picture. Play back the next picture. • Press [W] of the zoom lever to enter 12 screen display. To return to the full-screen display, press [T] of the zoom lever.
Page 127 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P125).) Item Description of setting Used to release the zoom position. [CANCEL Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ MARK]...
Page 128: Entering Text
Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press to move to the character selection section.
Page 129: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favourites.
Page 130: Slide Show
Advanced (Playback) slide show ∫ Operations performed during The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop ¢ C Back to previous picture ¢ D Ahead to next picture ¢...
Page 131: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Mode Play]/[Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 129. Press to select [MODE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 132: [Category Play]
Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 129.
Page 133: [Favorite Play]
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P147) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 129. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 134: 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. Motion pictures...
Page 135: Pictures With Audio
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P120) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...
Page 136: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause motion picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 137: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [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 138: [Title Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P140). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 139: [Video Divide]
Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide Motion picture before the dividing will be deleted. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Page 140: [Text Stamp]
Advanced (Playback) [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 [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Page 141 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select text stamp items, and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [SHOOTING DATE] [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes.
Page 142 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > • When selecting [ ] or [ ], press to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then...
Page 143: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) [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. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 144: [Cropping]
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.
Page 145: [Leveling]
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise •...
Page 146: [Rotate Disp.]
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].
Page 147: [Favorite]
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...
Page 148: [Print Set]
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
Page 149 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...
Page 150: [Protect]
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 151: [Face Rec Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P32) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 152: [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 153: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen
Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P39) Turn this unit and the TV off.  ...
Page 154: 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 155 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P40) 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) •...
Page 156 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic 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 157 What is the VIERA Link? • 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. (Not all operations are possible.) •...
Page 158 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. Select the image. 3/4/2/1: Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [OPTION]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
Page 159 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 on the TV.
Page 160: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment 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...
Page 161: Copying To A Pc Using "Photofunstudio 5.0 Hd Edition
Connecting to other equipment 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 162: Connecting To A Pc
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, 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 ”...
Page 163 Connecting to other equipment 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. Set the mode dial to anything except [¨]. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
Page 164 Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT...
Page 165 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 “ ”...
Page 166: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started 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 167: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It
Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). •...
Page 168: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET (DPOF) • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print FAVORITE the pictures.
Page 169: Print Settings
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
Page 170 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Page 171 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...
Page 172: Screen Display
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P62) AF area (P50) Focus (P50) Picture size (P106) Quality (P107) Battery indication (P21) ¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures (P195) Built-in memory (P27) : Card...
Page 173 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 17 AF Tracking (P114) : AF macro mode (P67) : Macro Zoom Mode (P68) 18 White balance (P110) 19 ISO sensitivity (P109) C C C maximum ISO sensitivity level (P108) 20 Colour mode (P119) 21 Available recording time (P89): R8m30s 22 Spot AF area...
Page 174 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P55) Protected picture (P150) Favourites (P147) : Zoom mark (P126) Stamped with text indication (P140) Picture size (P106) Quality (P107) Battery indication (P21) Folder/File number (P165) 10:00 1.DEC. 10:00 1.DEC. 2010 10:00 1.DEC. 2010 2010 2010 Built-in memory...
Page 175: Cautions For Use
10 m (33 feet) depth for 60 minutes. ¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
Page 176 Others Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Page 177 Others Care of the camera • Take extra care when opening or closing the card/battery door or the terminal cover in places with sand or dust, since it may cause water leak or malfunction. • Do not touch the lens or terminal areas with dirty hand. •...
Page 178 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery, 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 179 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Page 180 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 181 About the picture data • 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. About tripods or unipods •...
Page 182: Message Display
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P28) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] >...
Page 183 Others [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P41) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] •...
Page 184 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised 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 Centre. •...
Page 185: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P185–194). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P38) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 186 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P58) The recorded picture is whitish.
Page 187 Others 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.
Page 188 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, 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 189 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P62) • Flash Mode is not available when Auto Bracket (P71) or [BURST] (P117) in [REC] Mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times.
Page 190 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? •...
Page 191 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P153, 155) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
Page 192 The card is not recognised 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 193 Others The card/battery door or terminal cover will not close. • Have foreign objects become trapped? > Remove the foreign objects. (P8) • When closing, do not set the [LOCK] switch to the locked side. Doing so may cause damage or leaks.
Page 194 Others 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. (P29) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present.
Page 195: Available Recording Time
Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
Page 196 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 1080 1690 512 MB 2150 3350 1 GB 1160 4310 6710 2 GB 1220 2360 8770 12290 4 GB 2410 4640 17240 24130 6 GB 3660 7050 26210...
Page 197 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1700 4 GB 1060 1410 1100 1820 1880 3350 6 GB 1100 1620 1440 2150 1680 2770 2860 5090 8 GB...
Page 198 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1000 1090 1980 4 GB 1200 1560 1130 1970 2150 3890 6 GB 1220 1830 1510 2380 1730 3000 3270...
Page 199 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min Cannot be used. 24 s (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in 2 min 2 min 7 min 59 s operation.
Page 200 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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