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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS22 Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-FS22
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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT3Q01

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FS22 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3Q01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording Before Use About the LCD Monitor......42 Taking pictures Care of the camera ........4 using the touch operation Standard Accessories .......5 (Touch Shutter function)......43 Names of the Components .......6 Match the focusing and How to Use the Touch Panel ....8 exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE) .....44 Preparation...
  • Page 3 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations .........64 Connecting to other equipment • Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Connecting to a PC .......106 Vacation ([Travel Date])....64 • Recording Dates/Times at • Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to Overseas Travel Destinations copy to a PC ........109 ([World Time]) ........66 •...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    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

    Before Use 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

    Before Use Names of the Components Self-timer indicator (P71) AF Assist Lamp (P84) Flash (P68) Lens (P4, 121) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P8, 42, 117) Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
  • Page 7 15 DC coupler cover (P14) 15 16 • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14. 16 Release lever (P13) - 7 -...

  • Page 8: How To Use The Touch Panel

    Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used when performing tasks such as icons or images displayed on the touch moving to the next image by dragging...

  • 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 Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) •...

  • 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 Preparation ∫ Playback Supplied battery Optional battery Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 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 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 release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
  • 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

    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 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 SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.

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

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time when taking still when recording A Number of recordable pictures pictures motion pictures B Available recording time •...

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

    Preparation 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

    Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P34) • It can be changed in steps to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.

  • Page 20: Tips For Taking Good Pictures

    Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P6) • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

  • Page 21: Basic

    Basic Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ • When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ Touch the Recording Mode icon. ∫ List of [Rec] Modes Intelligent Auto Mode (P22) ¦...

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic 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 23: Changing The Settings

    Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode. Menu Item ¢ ¢ ¢ [Rec] [Flash] /[Selftimer]/[Picture Size] /[Burst]/[Color Mode] ¢ [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep] /[Language]/ [Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P34. ¢...

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 the [Rec] menu.

  • Page 26: 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 A On Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times •...
  • Page 27 Basic ∫ 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 28: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) 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 Basic 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

    Basic [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

    Basic ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as ]), and then touch [ ] to play back. A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 32: 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 touch [ Touch [Delete Single].

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

    Basic 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

    Basic 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 Basic Touch the menu item. • The page can be changed by touching [ Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Description of the icon is displayed by touching and holding the icon for menu item/ setting in steps –...

  • Page 36: Call Up Commonly Used Menus With Ease (Shortcut Setting)

    Basic Call up commonly used menus with ease (Shortcut setting) You can have the LCD monitor display desired menu items. Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode. • Read for the [Rec] Mode menu, and for the [Playback] Mode menu.

  • Page 37: About The Setup Menu

    Basic 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 38 Basic These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. ¢ „ [Auto Power LCD] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [LCD Mode] … [Power LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 39 Basic Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [Auto Review] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until [Exit] is touched. [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 40 Basic This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. It will rotate and display vertically. M [Rotate Disp.] It will display vertically only when playing back connected to a TV. [OFF] • Refer to for information about how to play back pictures.
  • Page 41 Basic Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. Touch [Start]. Touch the orange [r] mark [Calibration] displayed on the screen in order with the stylus pen (supplied) (5 places).

  • Page 42: Recording

    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 Normal display D No display ” In Recording Mode A Normal display ¢...

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Touch Operation (Touch Shutter Function)

    Recording ñ· ¿ [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures using the touch operation (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 [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

  • Page 44: Match The Focusing And Exposure To A Desired Subject Using Touch Operations (Touch Af/Ae)

    Recording ñ· ¿ [Rec] Mode: Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (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 45: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Recording 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.
  • Page 46 Recording Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Approximately 4 times the Optical Maximum Approximately 1.3 times the Optical Zoom, Extra Optical Zoom, or magnification Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom Intelligent Zoom Picture The higher the magnification level, the No noticeable deterioration quality greater the deterioration.
  • Page 47 Recording 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 48: Zooming With Touch Operation

    Recording 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 49: Taking Pictures While Changing The Skin Texture (Cosmetic Mode)

    Recording [Rec] Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode) Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Touch [ Touch [ Touch the item. • Touch [3]/[4] to set the clearness. Item Adjustment contents [Soft Skin] To take a picture with soft skin.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Recording ¿ [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 [...

  • Page 51: Registering Frequently Used Scene Modes (My Scene Mode)

    Recording 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 52: [Portrait]

    Recording [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 53: [Self Portrait]

    Recording [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 54: [Panorama Assist]

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

  • Page 55: [Sports]

    Recording [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. [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

  • Page 56: [Food]

    Recording [Food] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. [Party] 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 57: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Recording [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] (P93).

  • Page 58: [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 P57. [Sunset] Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view.

  • Page 59: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Recording [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), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Maximum Burst approx.

  • Page 60: [Flash Burst]

    Recording [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), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). • Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. Number of recordable max.

  • Page 61: [Fireworks]

    Recording [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 62: [Pin Hole]

    Recording [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. [Film Grain] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. [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...

  • Page 63: [Photo Frame]

    Recording [Photo Frame] Record the image with a frame around it. ∫ Setting the frame Select from 3 types of frames. Note • The picture size is fixed to 5M (4:3). • 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.

  • Page 64: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Recording ñ· ¿n [Rec] Mode: Recording Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation ([Travel Date]) 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 65 Recording Enter the location. • “ ” For details on how to enter characters, refer to Entering Text on P67. • 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 66: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time])

    Recording 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. (P18) Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 67: Entering Text

    Recording 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 68: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Recording Using the [Rec] Mode Menu [Flash] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Set the flash to match the recording. ñ· ¿ ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary.
  • Page 69 Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ ñ í — — — — —...
  • Page 70 Recording ∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is an approximation. Wide Tele In [ ] in 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet) [Sensitivity] ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting...

  • Page 71: [Selftimer]

    Recording [Selftimer] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This is for recording still pictures using the timer. ñ· ¿ ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings 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 72: [Picture Size]

    Recording [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·...

  • Page 73: [Rec Quality]

    Recording [Rec Quality] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings Item Picture Size Aspect Ratio ¢ 1280k720 pixels 16:9 ¢ 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels ¢...

  • Page 74: [Sensitivity]

    Recording [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 75: [White Balance]

    Recording [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 76 Recording 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 77: [Af Mode]

    Recording [AF Mode] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. This allows the appropriate focusing method to be selected. · ¿ ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face Detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 78 Recording ∫ 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 [ ] is touched.

  • Page 79: [Macro Mode]

    Recording [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: ∫ Settings 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 80: [Exposure]

    Recording [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 ∫...

  • Page 81: [I.exposure]

    Recording [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 ∫...

  • Page 82: [Burst]

    Recording [Burst] For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. ñ· ¿ ∫ Applicable modes: ∫ Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Burst speed (pictures/second) approx. 1.3 Depends on the remaining capacity of the Number of recordable pictures built-in memory/card.

  • Page 83: [Color Mode]

    Recording [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 ∫...

  • Page 84: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Recording [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 85: [Stabilizer]

    Recording [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: ∫...

  • Page 86: Playback/Editing

    Playback/Editing ¸ [Playback] Mode: Playback/Editing Various methods to play back You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Touch [ Touch the Playback Mode icon. Playback Mode Description of settings [Normal Play] (P28) All the images are played back. [Slide Show] (P87) Images are played back in sequence.

  • Page 87: [Slide Show]

    Playback/Editing [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 88 Playback/Editing ∫ 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 89: [Filtering Play]

    Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] The images sorted into the category or images set as favourite are played back. Item Description of settings 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 90: [Calendar]

    Playback/Editing [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 91: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Playback/Editing ¸ [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.
  • Page 92 Playback/Editing ∫ 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 (P106). For details, refer to P109.

  • Page 93: [Text Stamp]

    Playback/Editing [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. (P34) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select an image you wish to stamp with text. •...
  • Page 94 Playback/Editing 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 95: [Resize]

    Playback/Editing [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. (P34) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select the picture and size. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].

  • Page 96: [Cropping]

    Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [...

  • Page 97: [Favorite]

    Playback/Editing [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 98: [Print Set]

    Playback/Editing [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 99 Playback/Editing ∫ 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 100: [Protect]

    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P34) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select the picture. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].

  • Page 101: [Copy]

    Playback/Editing [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. (P34) Touch the copy destination. All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.

  • Page 102: Having Fun

    Having fun Having fun Having Fun with Recorded Pictures You can easily process recorded pictures. Being able to stamp or add cosmetic effects to brighten faces allows you to create pictures you like. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or the card.

  • Page 103: [Beauty Retouch]

    Having fun [Beauty Retouch] Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [OK]. Touch the face of the person to edit. • Only a person with an arrow can be selected. Select [ ] or [ ], and touch an item. •...
  • Page 104 Having fun Touch [OK]. • You can go ahead and edit another person. Repeat steps • People already edited cannot be edited again. If you want to edit again, save the picture once and go back to select the person again. Touch [Save].

  • Page 105: [Image Stamp]

    Having fun [Image Stamp] Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [OK]. Touch the position you wish to stamp. After finishing the picture editing, touch [OK]. Touch [OK]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. •...

  • Page 106: 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 107 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 a malfunction. Touch [PC].
  • Page 108 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) For Windows: A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [My Computer] For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX], [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]) is displayed on the desktop Built-in memory DCIM:...

  • Page 109: Using "Photofunstudio" To Copy To A Pc

    Connecting to other equipment 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 110: 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 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 111: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 Drag the screen horizontally to select an 0001 image, and then touch [Print]. Multi Print Print Single Select Touch [Print start]. Print start Print with Date •...

  • Page 112: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures 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 113 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 114 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 115: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [Playback] Mode: 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. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 116: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment 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 117: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode 3 4 5 6 Picture Size (P72) Flash Mode (P68) Optical Image Stabilizer (P85)/ : Jitter alert (P20) Focus (P26) AF area (P26) Battery indication (P10) Recording Mode selection...
  • Page 118 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) ¢2 19 Available recording time (P30): R8m30s 19 20 20 Recording Quality (P73) 21 Exposure compensation (P80) QVGA QVGA QVGA 22 White Balance (P75) 12 12 23 Colour Mode (P83) 24 Burst (P82) 25 Macro Mode (P79) 26 Auto Focus Mode (P77)
  • Page 119 Others ∫ In playback Playback Mode (P86) Recording Quality (P73) 3 4 5 Protected picture (P100) Favourites (P97) 0001 0001 0001 3s 3s 3s Date/Text stamped display (P85, Cable disconnection warning icon (P110) Colour Mode (P83) Motion picture playback (P31) Number of prints (P98) 1ST DAY...

  • Page 120: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera 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 121 Others Cleaning 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 122 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 123 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 124 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 125: 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 picture is protected] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P100) [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] •...
  • Page 126 Others [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 127: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P127–134). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P39) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
  • Page 128 Others 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. (P20) > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the Self-timer. (P71) The recorded picture looks rough.
  • Page 129 Others LCD monitor 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 130 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [Rotate Disp.] (P40) is set to [ ] or [ The picture is not played back. The recorded pictures are not displayed. • Is the mode set to [Playback] Mode? (P28) •...
  • Page 131 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. - 131 -...
  • Page 132 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 133 Others 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. (P110) The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. >...
  • Page 134 Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present. • 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, but this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 135 • 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. • Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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