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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FH27 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3E12...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...4 Standard Accessories ...5 Names of the Components ...6 How to Use the Touch Panel ...8 Preparation Charging the Battery ...9 • Charging ...9 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ...11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ...15...
  • Page 3 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ...63 • Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation ([Travel Date])...63 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time]) ...65 Using the [Rec] Mode Menu...66 • [Flash] ...66 • [Selftimer] ...69 •...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. –...

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. •...

  • Page 6: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash (P66) Lens (P4, 116) Self-timer indicator (P69) AF Assist Lamp (P82) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 41, Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
  • Page 7 15 Card/Battery door (P13, 16 DC coupler cover (P14) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14. Before Use (P18) - 7 -...

  • Page 8: How To Use The Touch Panel

    How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.
  • Page 10 ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

  • Page 11: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) •...
  • Page 12 Playback time Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced. –...

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 14 Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.

  • Page 15: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 16 ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted).

  • Page 17: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Approximate number of recordable pictures and ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time ∫ Number of recordable pictures • [i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining. Built-in Memory Picture size (Approx.

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Touch [Language Set]. Select the language, and then touch [Set]. Touch [Clock Set].

  • Page 19: Changing The Clock Setting

    Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. • It can be changed in steps • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note •...

  • Page 20: Basic

    Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ • When operating from the [Playback] Mode, touch ] to switch to [Rec] Mode. Once it is switched to [Rec] Mode, [ ] is displayed next to the icon, so touch it again. Touch the mode icon.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [Rec] Mode: 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 22: Tips For Taking Good Pictures

    • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. •...

  • Page 23: 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] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] • [ ¦...

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    · [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.

  • Page 25: Focusing

    Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is Focus focused Focus indication A On White>Green AF area B Beeps 2 times Sound • AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark. ∫...
  • Page 26 ∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures Using The Touch Shutter Function

    ñ· ¿ [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ • Icon will change to [ the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures Touch [ • The display switches to normal playback. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”.
  • Page 29 Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ A Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. – ]: 1 screen – ]: 12 screens – ]: 30 screens – ]: Calendar screen display •...

  • Page 30: Motion Picture Mode

    [Rec] Mode: Motion Picture Mode Touch [ Touch [ Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away.

  • Page 31: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as ]), and then touch [ A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time •...

  • Page 32: Deleting Pictures

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

  • Page 33: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Touch [ Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. • [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when [All Delete ExceptÜ] is selected with the [Delete All] set.

  • Page 34: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back 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 35 Touch the menu item. • Touch and hold the menu item to display the information. • Touch [ ] to switch menu items. • Screen at right is an example of selecting [AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu. Touch the Settings. •...

  • Page 36: About The Setup Menu

    About the Setup Menu [Clock Set], [Sleep Mode] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34. Setting Date/Time. U [Clock Set] • Refer to for details.
  • Page 37 These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. „ [Auto Power LCD] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.
  • Page 38 Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [Auto Review] [HOLD]: [OFF] • [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu. •...
  • Page 39 This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. (Playback Mode only) M [Rotate Disp.] [OFF] • Refer to for information about how to play back pictures. • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif.
  • Page 40 Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. [Calibration] • Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [ i ] mark again. Set the language displayed on the screen.

  • Page 41: Recording

    Recording About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select ” In Recording Mode A Normal display ¢ B No display C No display (Recording ¢...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With Focus And Exposure Set On Subject (Touch Af/Ae)

    ñ· ¿ [Rec] Mode: Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. • Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function. Touch the subject you wish to focus on.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    ñ· ¿n [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 18k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or less.
  • Page 44 Feature Intelligent Zoom Maximum Approximately 1.3 times the Optical magnification Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom Picture No noticeable deterioration quality [i.Resolution] Conditions menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. Screen display ] is displayed. • When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar.

  • Page 45: Using The Easy Zoom

    You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position). The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set. Press [E.ZOOM]. You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [Digital Zoom] •...
  • Page 46 Note • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures with the Optical Zoom. • The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

  • Page 47: Zooming With Touch Operation

    Zooming with touch operation Touch [ • Zoom icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. Touch the zoom icon on the screen. ] The zoom position automatically ¢ moves to Tele. ] The zoom position automatically ¢ moves to Wide. Slow zooming Fast zooming ¢Touching the icon again during the move stops the move.

  • Page 48: Shortcut Setting

    Shortcut setting Shortcut setting allows you to quickly call up certain menu items. Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode. • Read for the [Rec] Mode menu, and Touch [ Touch [ ] or [ Touch [ Drag the menu item to register to the shortcut setting area.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    ¿ [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Selecting Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) Touch [ Touch [ Touch the scene mode to set.

  • Page 50: Registering Frequently Used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode)

    Registering frequently used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode) You can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes. Touch [ Touch [ • If you have already registered My Scene Mode, the icon for the registered Scene Mode will be displayed, rather than [ Touch the scene mode to set.

  • Page 51: [Portrait]

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

  • Page 52: [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 53: [Panorama Assist]

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

  • Page 54: [Sports]

    Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

  • Page 55: [Food]

    This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness.

  • Page 56: [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] (P92).

  • Page 57: [Pet]

    Recording [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. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P56. [Sunset] Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view.

  • Page 58: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture Size Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9). • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst approx.

  • Page 59: [Flash Burst]

    Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture Size Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9). • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Number of recordable max.

  • Page 60: [Fireworks]

    This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks Mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away. •...

  • Page 61: [Pin Hole]

    Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. Note • Face Detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen. Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances.

  • Page 62: [Photo Frame]

    Record the image with a frame around it. ∫ Setting the frame Select from 3 types of frames. Note • The colour of the frame displayed on the screen and the colour of the frame around the actual image may differ, but this is not a malfunction. Recording [Photo Frame] - 62 -...

  • Page 63: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    ñ· ¿n [Rec] Mode: Recording Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 64 Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, refer to • Exit the menu after it is set. ∫ 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 .

  • Page 65: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time])

    Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time]) For details on the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P34. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [Clock Set] to set the current date and time in advance. Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 66: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Using the [Rec] Mode Menu For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Set the flash to match the recording. ñ· Applicable modes: The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
  • Page 67 ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ ñ ¢ — — — ± · — ± ± ± — ±...
  • Page 68 ∫ The available flash range In [ ] in 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.8 m (19.0 feet) [Sensitivity] ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ 1/60 to 1/1600 ‰ The shutter speed changes depending on the ¢1 ¢2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.

  • Page 69: [Selftimer]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This is for recording still pictures using the timer. ñ· Applicable modes: Picture is taken after 10 seconds. • Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [Self Portrait] in Scene Mode. (10 seconds) Picture is taken after 2 seconds.

  • Page 70: [Picture Size]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ· Applicable modes: ¢...

  • Page 71: [Rec Quality]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Applicable modes: Item ¢ ¢ ¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. Recording [Rec Quality] Picture Size 1280k720 pixels 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels - 71 - Aspect Ratio...

  • Page 72: [Sensitivity]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 73: [White Balance]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. 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 74 Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Touch [Ò]. Touch [Ó]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set].

  • Page 75: [Af Mode]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected. · ¿ Applicable modes: [š]: Face Detection ]: AF Tracking ]: 11-area-focusing [Ø]: 1-area-focusing Note • The AF Mode is fixed to [Ø] in [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] in Scene Mode. •...
  • Page 76 ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Touch the subject. • The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked. It will continuously adjust the focus and exposure automatically following the movement of the subject. (Dynamic Tracking) • Lock is cancelled when [ Note •...

  • Page 77: [Macro Mode]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. · Applicable modes: You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 78: [Exposure]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. 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. · ¿n Applicable modes: Underexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 79: [I.exposure]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. 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. ·n Applicable modes: [ON]/[OFF] Note •...

  • Page 80: [Burst]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. 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: [ON]/[OFF] Burst speed (pictures/second) Number of recordable pictures Note •...

  • Page 81: [Color Mode]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. 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·n Applicable modes: This is the standard setting.

  • Page 82: [Af Assist Lamp]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) ·...

  • Page 83: [Stabilizer]

    For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿ Applicable modes: [ON]/[OFF] Note •...

  • Page 84: Entering Text

    Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen.

  • Page 85: Playback/Editing

    ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playback/Editing Various methods to play back You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Touch [ Touch the mode icon. Item [Normal Play] (P28) [Slide Show] (P86) [Filtering Play] (P88) [Calendar] (P89) Playback/Editing Description of settings All the images are played back.

  • Page 86: [Slide Show]

    You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 87 ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next.

  • Page 88: [Filtering Play]

    The images sorted into the category or images set as favourite are played back. Item 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.

  • Page 89: [Calendar]

    You can display pictures by recording date. Touch [3]/[4] to select the month to be played back. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. • Touch [ ] to display the multi playback screen. Select the date you wish to play back, and then touch [Set].

  • Page 90: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    ¸ [Playback] Mode: Using the [Playback] Mode Menu You can set up pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Text Stamp], [Resize] or [Cropping], 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 91 ∫ Upload to the image sharing sites An upload tool built-in to the camera “LUMIX Image Uploader” is automatically copied to the card when you setup [Upload Set]. Perform the upload operation after connecting the camera to a PC (P101). For details, refer to P104.

  • Page 92: [Text Stamp]

    You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location or travel date onto the recorded pictures. Select [Text Stamp] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ Select an image you wish to stamp with text. • [‘] is displayed on pictures already with date or text stamped. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally and select an image.
  • Page 93 Touch [ Touch [OK]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Note • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer.

  • Page 94: [Resize]

    To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [Resize] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ Select the picture and size. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].

  • Page 95: [Cropping]

    You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce...

  • Page 96: [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] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a Slide Show. •...

  • Page 97: [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 98 ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by touching [Date]. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.

  • Page 99: [Protect]

    You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ Select the picture. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].

  • Page 100: [Copy]

    You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch the copy destination. All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.

  • Page 101: Connecting To Other Equipment

    (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 Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC.
  • Page 102 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 a malfunction. Touch [PC].
  • Page 103 Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. ∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (Windows Mac OS X only) Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting USB cable.

  • Page 104: Using "Photofunstudio" To Copy To A Pc

    Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to a PC Transferred images can be printed or sent via mail. • Read the separate instructions for the supplied software for more information about the operating environment and how to install it. Uploading the images to sharing sites Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites (Facebook/ YouTube) using the upload tool “LUMIX Image Uploader”.

  • Page 105: Printing The Pictures

    Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.

  • Page 106: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Selecting a single picture and printing it Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Print]. Touch [Print start]. • Refer to P107 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.

  • Page 107: Print Settings

    Select and set the items both on the screen in step picture and printing it” and in step them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
  • Page 108 Item Settings on the printer are prioritised. 89 mmk127 mm [L/3.5qk5q] 127 mmk178 mm [2L/5qk7q] 100 mmk148 mm [POSTCARD] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [16:9] 210 mmk297 mm [A4] 297 mmk420 mm [A3] 100 mmk150 mm [10k15cm] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [4qk6q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [8qk10q] 216 mmk279.4 mm [LETTER]...
  • Page 109 [Page Layout] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â 2 pictures on 1 page ã...

  • Page 110: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV Aspect]. (P38) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 111: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...

  • Page 112: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Picture Size (P70) Flash Mode (P66) Optical Image Stabilizer (P83)/ alert (P24) Focus (P25) AF area (P25) Battery indication (P11) Recording Mode selection Playback Mode selection 10 Zooming with touch operation 11 Touch shutter (P27)
  • Page 113 ∫ In recording (after settings) 19 Available recording time 20 Recording Quality (P71) 21 White Balance (P73) 22 Colour Mode (P81) 23 Exposure compensation 24 Burst (P80) 25 Macro Mode (P77) 26 Auto Focus Mode (P75) 27 AF assist lamp (P82) 28 Intelligent Exposure (P79)
  • Page 114 ∫ In playback Playback Mode (P28) Recording Quality (P71) Colour Mode (P81) Protected picture (P99) Favourites (P96) Date/Text stamped display (P83, Motion picture playback Number of prints (P97) Elapsed playback time 10 Picture Size (P70) 11 Battery indication (P11) 12 Picture number/Total pictures 13 Power LCD (P37) 14 Recording Mode selection...

  • Page 115: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 116 Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 117 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 118 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, 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 119 We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet. 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. •...

  • Page 120: Message Display

    Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] •...
  • Page 121 [Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. [Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] >...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P122–129). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] [Setup] menu. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on. •...
  • Page 123 The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective. > The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer. The recorded picture looks rough.
  • Page 124 The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved.
  • Page 125 The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [Rotate Disp.] (P39) is set to [ The picture is not played back. The recorded pictures are not displayed. • Is the mode set to [Playback] Mode? •...
  • Page 126 Motion pictures recorded with this unit may not be able to play back on another brand of camera. • Sound from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. Others ], [ ], [...
  • Page 127 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 128 The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Select [PictBridge(PTP)] when connecting. The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. >...
  • Page 129 Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the Extra Optical Zoom or the Intelligent Zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a malfunction. Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3k digital zoom.
  • Page 130 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

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