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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ25 Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-TZ25/DMC-ZS15
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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT4B66
M0112KZ0

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-TZ25/DMC-ZS15 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT4B66 M0112KZ0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Viewing your pictures Before use [Normal Play] ........32 Viewing motion pictures ......33 Before use ..........5 Capturing still pictures from Standard Accessories ......7 motion pictures ..........34 Names and Functions of Main Parts ..8 Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ...35 Cursor button ..........9 Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback”...
  • Page 3 Contents Burst function ........72 Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ....... 74 Using Zoom .......... 50 Registering face pictures ......75 Zoom types and use ........51 Editing or deleting information about Taking pictures with flash ....52 registered persons ........76 Taking close-up pictures ....
  • Page 4 Contents Application (View) Connecting with other devices Playing back still pictures recorded Viewing on TV screen ....... 110 using the burst function ..... 94 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..112 Viewing 3D still pictures ......114 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ........

  • Page 5: Before Use

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

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    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 8: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→52) Self-timer indicator (→56) AF Assist Lamp (→88) Lens barrel Lens Speaker (→43) Zoom lever Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger.

  • Page 9: Cursor Button

    Names and Functions of Main Parts REC/PLAY switch (→18) Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode. LCD monitor (→43, 126) We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [EXPOSURE] button Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value.

  • Page 10: Charging Battery

    To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery

    To remove battery Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Charging lamp AC adaptor (supplied) Align the marks ( to ) and...

  • Page 13: Remaining Battery

    Charging battery ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging is stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx.

  • Page 14: Guidelines For Number Of Recordable Pictures And Operating Time

    • Recording once every 30 seconds with full 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. flash every second recording. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card • Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or (32 MB). vice versa in every recording.

  • Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)

    Inserting and removing the card (optional) • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position Release lever and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the card all the way • Check orientation: terminals face LCD •...

  • Page 16: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes ∗ SD Memory Cards 8 MB –...

  • Page 17: Memory Capacity

    Inserting and removing the card (optional) Memory capacity Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) When in operation While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card or AC adaptor (supplied) (as this could cause data loss or damage).

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning on the power. Turn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press...

  • Page 19: To Change Time Setting

    Setting the clock To change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→39) Set the date and time...

  • Page 20: Sequence Of Operations

    Sequence of operations Turn on the power Set to Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to → the mode that you want to use. [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→24) Record pictures with your own settings. [Program AE] Mode (→22) Determine aperture, then record pictures.
  • Page 21 Sequence of operations Aim the camera and shoot ■ Taking still pictures Motion picture button Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recording Microphone Press the motion picture button again to...

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings

    Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording mode: Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. • Slide the REC/PLAY switch to Set to ([Program AE] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway Press fully (press lightly to focus) (press the button all the...

  • Page 23: How To Adjust Focus

    How to adjust focus Useful when subject is not in centre of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area Focus display with the subject ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) AF area Hold down halfway ( When focus is aligned: green...

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. •...

  • Page 25: Automatic Scene Detection

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically. Recognises people ∗ Recognises babies Recognises landscapes Recognises night scenes and people in them ∗ (Only when is selected) ∗...

  • Page 26: [Ihandheld Nite Shot]

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [iHandheld Nite Shot] If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, the camera can record the still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures. ■...

  • Page 27: Af Tracking

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking •...

  • Page 28: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures Recording mode: You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). • Slide the REC/PLAY switch to Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→91) / [Rec Quality] (→92) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ●...
  • Page 29 Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit. • For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) - 29 -...
  • Page 30 Taking motion pictures ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■ Recording motion pictures in The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the right.

  • Page 31: Recording Still Pictures While A Motion Picture Is Being Recorded

    Taking motion pictures Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. ■ Recording mode: Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording (Max. 2 pictures) The picture is saved with the following conditions.

  • Page 32: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. • Slide the REC/PLAY switch to Use the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back •...

  • Page 33: Viewing Motion Pictures

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen.

  • Page 34: Capturing Still Pictures From Motion Pictures

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback Press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 35: Zooming In And Viewing "Playback Zoom

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Turn to Current zoom position T side • Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) •...

  • Page 36: Viewing Pictures By Their Recording Date "Calendar Playback

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” Selected date (First picture from the date) Turn to the W side several times • When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the display method changes to the 12-picture screen.

  • Page 37: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 38: To Delete Multiple (Up To 100)/To Delete All Pictures

    Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A burst group is handled as one picture. (All the pictures in the selected burst group are deleted.) Press to delete displayed picture to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/ SET] ●...

  • Page 39: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the procedure example below when operating menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET] : Pages The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.

  • Page 40: Menu Type

    Setting the menu Menu type [Rec] menu (REC/PLAY switch: Changing picture preferences (→80) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLAY switch: Recording motion pictures using your own settings (→91) • You can select the picture quality, data format (recording mode) and other settings. [Setup] menu (REC/PLAY switch: Making the camera more convenient to use (→42)

  • Page 41: Using Quick Menu

    Setting the menu Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press [Q.MENU] button Press to select a menu item Press to select the settings Press [MENU/SET] ● The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode.

  • Page 42: Using The [Setup] Menu

    Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes Set time, date, and display format. [Clock Set] (→18) [Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination.

  • Page 43: [Volume]

    Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] [Volume] • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when Adjust volume of sound connected to TV.

  • Page 44: [Guide Line]

    Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes [Rec. Info.] [Guide Line] [ON] (Display recording information with guidelines.) Select recording [OFF] information display and types of guidelines. [Pattern] : Change the patterns of guidelines. •...

  • Page 45: [Economy]

    Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes [Sleep Mode] [Economy] Turn off the power or [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]: make the LCD monitor Automatically shut off power while not in use. go dark while not using •...

  • Page 46: [No.reset]

    Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes • The folder number is updated and the file number starts [No.Reset] from 0001. Reset picture file • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. numbers.

  • Page 47: Output

    Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes [Output] [Video Out] Change the settings [NTSC] / [PAL] to be used when the camera is connected to a If the default setting is changed, AVCHD motion pictures may not be played correctly.

  • Page 48: [Rotate Disp.]

    Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes : Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV [Rotate Disp.] screen as well as those displayed on the LCD Automatically rotate monitor of the camera in portrait orientation.

  • Page 49: Language

    Using the [Setup] menu • For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→39) Item Settings, notes Set the language displayed on the screen. [Language] Change display language. [Stabilizer Demo.] [Demo Mode] Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) View demonstration of Extent of jitter functions.

  • Page 50: Using Zoom

    Using Zoom Recording mode: You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a Enlarge wider area the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) When Extra Optical Zoom is set Focus range Zoom ratio Optical Zoom range Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range Zoom bar...

  • Page 51: Zoom Types And Use

    Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 16 times is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→80) ●...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] Normal use ∗ • Automatically judges whether or not to flash ∗ [Auto/Red-Eye] Taking pictures of subjects in dark •...
  • Page 53 Taking pictures with flash ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ∗ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – – – – ○...

  • Page 54: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Taking close-up pictures Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. W). Press to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 55: Focus Range

    Taking close-up pictures Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode. ■ Shortest recording distance ∗...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer

    Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET] Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). ■ Recording mode: Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+”...

  • Page 58: Recording While Exposure Is Changed Automatically ([Auto Bracket])

    Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. ■ Recording mode: Press several times to display [Auto Bracket] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 59: Determine Aperture And Shutter Speed And Record

    Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Recording mode: [Aperture-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set mode dial to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Press [EXPOSURE] button and use cursor button to determine...

  • Page 60: [Manual Exposure] Mode

    Determine aperture and shutter speed and record [Manual Exposure] Mode This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 15 seconds is possible. Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) •...

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures With Different Picture Effects

    Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode Recording mode: You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor. Set mode dial to Press to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Effect This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances...
  • Page 62 Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected effects. ● The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. ● A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] (When the scene menu is not displayed →39) ■...

  • Page 64: [Portrait]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Tips [Portrait] • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
  • Page 65 Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Tips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small)

  • Page 66: [Sports]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. [Sports] Notes •...

  • Page 67: [Hdr]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. Tips •...

  • Page 68: [Sunset]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [Sunset] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/ [High Sens.] SET].

  • Page 69: Taking 3D Pictures [3D Photo Mode]

    Taking 3D pictures [3D Photo Mode] Recording mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 2D).

  • Page 70: Register Your Own Settings And Record [Custom] Mode

    Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. ■...

  • Page 71: [Custom]

    Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial ■ Recording mode: Set mode dial to ([Custom] mode) • When set to → You can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the •...

  • Page 72: Burst Function

    Burst function Recording mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] No. of Setting Speed Description pictures •...
  • Page 73 Burst function ■ Note on the picture size setting [Aspect Ratio] 3M, 2M, 0.3M 2.5M, 0.3M 2.5M, 0.3M 3M, 0.3M 2.5M 16:9 2M, 0.2M 3.5M, 0.2M 2.5M, 0.2M 2M, 0.2M 2.5M ● Pictures taken with the setting are recorded together as a group (burst group).

  • Page 74: Recording With The Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]

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

  • Page 75: Registering Face Pictures

    Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).

  • Page 76: Editing Or Deleting Information About Registered Persons

    Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ■ To set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [OFF] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted.

  • Page 77: Useful Features For Travel

    Useful features for travel [Travel Date] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→39) If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded. ■ ∗ Recording mode: ∗...

  • Page 78: [World Time]

    Useful features for travel [World Time] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→39) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording mode: Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu • Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step Use cursor button to select [Home] or [Destination] and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 79: Entering Text

    Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Text is inserted at the cursor position.

  • Page 80: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Using the [Rec] menu [Aspect Ratio] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] •...

  • Page 81: [Quality]

    Using the [Rec] menu [Quality] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Set quality of picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: High quality, priority to picture quality Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures ● The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode.

  • Page 82: [White Balance]

    Using the [Rec] menu [White Balance] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor, shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in...
  • Page 83 Using the [Rec] menu ■ Setting White Balance manually ( Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. White Balance is set to • Even if the camera’s power is OFF, the set White Balance is remembered. •...

  • Page 84: [Af Mode]

    Using the [Rec] menu [AF Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Taking front-on Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus pictures of people accordingly.

  • Page 85: [Quick Af]

    Using the [Rec] menu ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] mode ● (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: •...

  • Page 86: [Face Recog.]

    Using the [Rec] menu [Face Recog.] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) For details (→74). [Metering Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Brightness measurement position Conditions...

  • Page 87: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Using the [Rec] menu [Min. Shtr Speed] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ●...

  • Page 88: [Digital Zoom]

    Using the [Rec] menu [Digital Zoom] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. (Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality with Digital Zoom.) ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set.

  • Page 89: [Red-Eye Removal]

    Using the [Rec] menu [Red-Eye Removal] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection).

  • Page 90: [Date Stamp]

    Using the [Rec] menu [Date Stamp] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●...

  • Page 91: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu

    Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Mode] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39) Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Recording format Effect • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition [AVCHD] TVs.

  • Page 92: [Rec Quality]

    Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Quality] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39) Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AVCHD] in [Rec Mode] Picture size/Bit rate [Aspect Ratio] [FSH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx.

  • Page 93: [Continuous Af]

    Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Continuous AF] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39) Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Recording mode: ■...

  • Page 94: Playing Back Still Pictures Recorded Using The Burst Function

    Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Pictures taken with the setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). ■ Representative picture display A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together with other still pictures or with motion pictures. •...

  • Page 95: Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]

    Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] ●...
  • Page 96 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/ SET] [Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) [AUTO] (only available with [Category Selection] setting) / [NATURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] / ∗ [URBAN] / [OFF] [Setup] ∗...

  • Page 97: [Filtering Play]

    Different playback methods [Playback Mode] [Filtering Play] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→95) You can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only]...

  • Page 98: Retouching Pictures

    Retouching pictures [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card. •...

  • Page 99: [Creative Retouch]

    Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.

  • Page 100: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Using the [Playback] menu You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed. •...

  • Page 101: [Title Edit]

    Using the [Playback] menu ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→119) before performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→121). ■...

  • Page 102: [Text Stamp]

    Using the [Playback] menu [Text Stamp] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). The recording date and time, texts registered by [Baby] or [Pet] Scene Mode, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ●...

  • Page 103: [Video Divide]

    Using the [Playback] menu ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time [Name] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date]...

  • Page 104: [Resize]

    Using the [Playback] menu [Resize] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■...

  • Page 105: [Cropping]

    Using the [Playback] menu [Cropping] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position •...

  • Page 106: [Favorite]

    Using the [Playback] menu [Favorite] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favourite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 107: [Print Set]

    Using the [Playback] menu [Print Set] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility) Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 108: [Protect]

    Using the [Playback] menu [Protect] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●...

  • Page 109: [Copy]

    The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. - [Print Set] - [Protect] - [Favorite] ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ● Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be set. - 109 -...

  • Page 110: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional). Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. (→47) • Turn off both camera and TV. Connect camera to TV ■...
  • Page 111 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot • Still pictures can be played back. • AVCHD motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo. • When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format.

  • Page 112: Viera Link (Hdmi) (Hdavi Control™)

    CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with VIERA Link (HDMI). ● This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the latest Panasonic standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of November 2011) ●...
  • Page 113 Viewing on TV screen Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→47). Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→110) Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch to Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed on the TV screen •...

  • Page 114: Viewing 3D Still Pictures

    Display still pictures recorded in 3D • When the [VIERA Link] setting (→47) on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA), the television automatically switches its input and the playback screen is displayed.
  • Page 115 ● When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may appear side-by-side on the screen. ● You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or Panasonic recorder. (→116) - 115 -...

  • Page 116: Keep The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder It is possible to copy onto Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, or hard disk by inserting an SD card with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder.

  • Page 117: Use "Photofunstudio" To Copy To Your Computer

    Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer Using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer. Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...

  • Page 118: Using With Your Pc

    (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognised, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • For details about the software on the supplied CD-ROM, operation environment and installation, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

  • Page 119: Copying Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Using with your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Getting Ready: Check socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.) • Charge the battery sufficiently. • When importing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards.
  • Page 120 Using with your PC You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■ Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG JPG: ●...

  • Page 121: Uploading Pictures To Image-Sharing Websites

    Using with your PC Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube). There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialised software. Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to a network, even when you are away from your regular computing environment.

  • Page 122: Printing

    Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. • Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Getting Ready: • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection icon •...

  • Page 123: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Printing ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ● When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable.

  • Page 124: Making Print Settings On The Camera

    Printing Making print settings on the camera (Make settings before selecting [Print start]) Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with [ON] / [OFF] Date] [Num.of Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) prints] [Paper Size] When...

  • Page 125: Print With Date And Text

    Printing Print with date and text ■ Printing date without [Text Stamp] ● Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • Making [Print Set] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store.

  • Page 126: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change display. ■ In recording 7, 8 1 Recording Mode (→20) 8 Current date/time World time (→78) 2 Recording quality (→92) Name (→67, 75) Backlight Compensation (→25) Age in years/months (→67, 75)
  • Page 127 List of LCD monitor displays ■ In playback 1 Playback Mode (→95) 9 Recording date/time World time (→78) 2 Protected picture (→108) Name (→67, 75) Favourites (→106) Age in years/months (→67, 75) Date/text stamped display (→90, 102) Destination settings (→77) Colour Mode (→88) Travel elapsed days (→77) Auto Retouch (→98)

  • Page 128: Message Displays

    Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●...
  • Page 129 → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [This battery cannot be used] ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. ● Battery cannot be recognised as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
  • Page 130 Q&A Troubleshooting Try checking these items (→130 - 136) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery, power The charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 131: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabiliser ineffective. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabiliser is less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body. ● Use a tripod and the self-timer (→56) when using slower shutter speed with [Min.
  • Page 132 Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction.
  • Page 133 Q&A Troubleshooting Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is set to Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● REC/PLAY switch is not set to (play). ● No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not).
  • Page 134 Q&A Troubleshooting Playback (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin- coloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas.
  • Page 135 Computer does not recognise card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html → A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card.
  • Page 136 Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→49). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●...

  • Page 137: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 138 Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ● To prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ●...
  • Page 139 Usage cautions and notes About AC adaptor (supplied) ● Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ● The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 140 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
  • Page 141 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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