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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX66 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FX66 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2P83...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • To delete a single picture ....46 Contents • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ....47 Before Use Advanced (Recording pictures) Quick Guide ..........4 About the LCD Monitor......48 Standard Accessories .......6 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash..50 Names of the Components .......7 •...
  • Page 3 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) ..87 Connecting to other equipment Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....89 • [PICTURE SIZE] ......89 • [QUALITY]........90 Connecting to a PC .......133 • [ASPECT RATIO]......91 Printing the Pictures ......136 • [INTELLIGENT ISO]......91 •...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P9) •...
  • Page 5 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P43)  - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included 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 7: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P50) Lens (P153, 154) Self-timer indicator (P57) AF assist lamp (P105) LCD monitor (P48, 149) [MENU/SET] button (P17) [DISPLAY] button (P48) [Q.MENU] (P22)/Delete (P46) button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P19) 9 Cursor buttons A: 3/Exposure compensation (P58)/ Auto Bracket (P59)/White Balance fine adjustment (P94)
  • Page 8 21 Card/Battery door (P13) 22 Release lever (P13) 23 DC coupler cover (P14) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P14. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
  • Page 10 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. •...
  • Page 11 Preparation ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 130 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

  • Page 12: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 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 in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 16 Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 32 GB) using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card (48 GB http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html to 64 GB) • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

  • Page 17: 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. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 18: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P87) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. •...

  • Page 19: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 20: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Ø...
  • Page 21 Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. •...

  • Page 22: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed and while [STABILIZER] (P103) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.] can be displayed.

  • Page 23: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P29) can be set.
  • Page 24 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 25 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. p [SLEEP MODE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] [LCD POWER SAVE]:...
  • Page 26 Preparation Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. v [NO.RESET] • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P135) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P28) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
  • Page 27 Preparation Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback Mode only) | [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. Set to match the type of TV.
  • Page 28 Preparation Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit. [VIERA Link] [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link...
  • Page 29 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.

  • Page 30: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
  • Page 31 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] Modes Intelligent Auto Mode (P32) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Cosmetic Mode (P60) Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture. Scene Mode (P61) Û...

  • Page 32: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 33 Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press 3. • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the screen.

  • Page 36: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu ¢ ¢ – [PICTURE SIZE] (P89)/[BURST] (P100)/[COLOR MODE] (P102)/[FACE RECOG.] (P77) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [SETUP] menu –...

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

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

  • Page 38: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red ¢2 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal)

  • Page 39: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P103), a tripod or the self-timer (P57). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ· ¿n¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 10.5k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
  • Page 41 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum ¢ 10.5k magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [PICTURE SIZE] with (P89) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom 20k (including Optical Zoom 5k) 42.2k (including Extra Optical Zoom 6.5k (including Optical Zoom 5k) 10.5k)
  • Page 42 Basic ∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 43: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 44: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P118) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 45: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic 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”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

  • Page 46: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 47: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 48: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P44), while playing back motion pictures (P116) and during a slide show (P112), you can only select...
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰].
  • Page 51 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ˆ: It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 52 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ...
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet) ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet) ¢...
  • Page 54 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ‹ ¢1 to 1/2000 ˆ ¢1 1/30 to 1/2000 ¢2 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ Š ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P99) ¢2 When [MIN.

  • Page 55: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.

  • Page 56: [Macro Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)]. A Focus range • Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position.

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 58: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿n¨ [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures While Changing The Skin Texture (Cosmetic Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode) Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [ Press 2/1 to select the item, and press 3/4 to adjust the clearness of the skin.

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 62: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

  • Page 63: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 64: [Panorama Assist]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...

  • Page 65: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. •...

  • Page 66: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc.

  • Page 67: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P120).

  • Page 68: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P120).

  • Page 69: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

  • Page 70: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

  • Page 71: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 72: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...

  • Page 73: [Film Grain]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600]. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. [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 74: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...
  • Page 75 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Picture size Aspect ratio ¢ 1280k720 pixels 16:9 ¢...
  • Page 76 • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion Picture Mode, the Direction Detection function cannot be used.

  • Page 77: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.

  • Page 78: Face Settings

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
  • Page 79 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 80 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name. [NAME] • refer to “ ” For details on how to enter characters, Entering Text section on P111.
  • Page 81 Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.

  • Page 82: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P20) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1.

  • Page 83: Auto Registration

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when [BURST] and Auto Bracket is set.) •...

  • Page 84: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿n [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.

  • Page 85: Take A Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

  • Page 87: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P20. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
  • Page 88 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 89: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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 90: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 91: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. · ¿ Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 92: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 93: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. 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 94 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance [ You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. • Set the White Balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò]. Press [ È ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press to adjust the White Balance.

  • Page 95: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
  • Page 96 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
  • Page 97 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 98: [Quick Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [QUICK AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

  • Page 99: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. ·...

  • Page 100: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[˜] ¢...

  • Page 101: [I.resolution]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.RESOLUTION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. · Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] [i.ZOOM]: [I.RESOLUTION] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3 without noticeable deterioration in the picture.

  • Page 102: [Color Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved. ñ·n Applicable modes: [STANDARD]:...

  • Page 103: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿...

  • Page 104: [Audio Rec.]

    Audio recorded with this unit may not play back on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.

  • Page 105: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P20. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 106: Taking And Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¨ Mode dial: Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard Mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.
  • Page 107 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard recording menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press Item Description of setting Used to change the picture size. [PICTURE SIZE] : initial setting (Prefer quality) : prefer quantity Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures.

  • Page 108: Viewing Clipboard Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewing clipboard pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. Play back the previous picture. Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is turned to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To return to the full-screen display, turn the zoom lever to [Z] (T).
  • Page 109 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Viewing pictures stored in the memory Press 2/1 to display the picture with the zoom mark [ Rotate the zoom lever to [Z] (T). Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears.
  • Page 110 Advanced (Recording pictures) Settings During Clipboard • Following functions are fixed. Description Description Item Item of settings of settings [GUIDE LINE] [OFF] [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO] ([REC. INFO.]) [GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) [WHITE BALANCE] [AWB] [ECONOMY] 5 minutes [AF MODE] Ø ([SLEEP MODE]) [SELFTIMER] 2 seconds/off [I.RESOLUTION]...

  • Page 111: Entering Text

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press 4 to move to the character selection section.

  • Page 112: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favourites.
  • Page 113 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop ¢ C Back to previous picture ¢ D Ahead to next picture ¢...

  • Page 114: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 115: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) Recording information Recording information [CATEGORY] [CATEGORY] e.g. Scene Modes e.g. Scene Modes ¢1 [FACE RECOG.] [SPORTS], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [PORTRAIT], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [i-PORTRAIT], [SNOW], [TRANSFORM], [AERIAL PHOTO] [SELF PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [i-BABY] [COSMETIC MODE] [SCENERY], [BABY1]/[BABY2], Î...

  • Page 116: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon •...

  • Page 117: Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P104) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...

  • Page 118: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 119: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P120). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 120: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a Picture Size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
  • Page 121 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select text stamp items, and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] Stamp the year, month and date. [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [WITHTIME]: [OFF] Stamps names registered in name settings for...
  • Page 122 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > • When selecting [ ] or [ ], press to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then...

  • Page 123: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 124: [Cropping]

    Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.

  • Page 125: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise •...

  • Page 126: [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

  • Page 127: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 128: [Print Set]

    Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 129 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...

  • Page 130: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 131: [Face Rec Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P20) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 132: [Copy]

    • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 133: 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 • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
  • Page 134 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P26) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
  • Page 135 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folder number File number JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures MISC: DPOF print Favourite PRIVATE1: Clipboard pictures (Built in memory only) A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations. •...

  • Page 136: Printing The Pictures

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

  • Page 137: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it on a surface and operating it, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

  • Page 138: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET (DPOF) • FAVORITE If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.

  • Page 139: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 140 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 141 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 142: 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]. (P27) 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 143: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (P146)
  • Page 144 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P27) Turn this unit and the TV off. HDMI IN 1 HDMI socket 2 TV with HDMI socket 3 HDMI mini (C type) A Align the marks, and insert. B HDMI mini cable (optional) •...
  • Page 145 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) •...
  • Page 146 What is the VIERA Link? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) •...
  • Page 147 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. Select the image. 3/4/2/1: Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [OPTION]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
  • Page 148 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 149: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P50) AF area (P38) Focus (P38) Picture size (P89) Quality (P90) Battery indication (P11) ¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures (P170) Built-in memory (P15) : Card...
  • Page 150 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 15 AF Tracking (P97) : AF Macro Mode (P55) : Macro Zoom Mode (P56) 16 White Balance (P93) 17 ISO sensitivity (P92) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P91) 18 Colour Mode (P102) 19 Recording Quality (P75) 20 Available recording time (P74): R8m30s...
  • Page 151 Others ∫ In playback Playback Mode (P43) Protected picture (P130) Favourites (P127) : Zoom mark (P108) 1 1 1 Stamped with text indication (P120) Picture size (P89) Recording Quality (P75) Quality (P90) Battery indication (P11) 10:00 1.DEC.2010 10:00 1.DEC.2010 10:00 1.DEC.2010 10:00 1.DEC.2010 Folder/File number (P135)

  • Page 152: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 153 Others Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it.
  • Page 154 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 155 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 156 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 157 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 158: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P16) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] >...
  • Page 159 Others [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) –...
  • Page 160 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. •...

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P161 to 169). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P26) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 162 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P30) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P46) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 163 Others Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 164 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
  • Page 165 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P50) • Flash Mode is not available when Auto Bracket (P59) or [BURST] (P100) in [REC] Mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times.
  • Page 166 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? •...
  • Page 167 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External Input Mode. • Output from the [HDMI] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer. >...
  • Page 168 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 169 Others The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct date without setting the clock. (P17) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present.

  • Page 170: Available Recording Time

    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 171 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 1080 1690 512 MB 2150 3350 1 GB 1160 4310 6710 2 GB 1220 2360 8780 12290 4 GB 2410 4640 17240 24130 6 GB 3660 7050 26210...
  • Page 172 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1700 4 GB 1060 1410 1100 1820 1880 3350 6 GB 1100 1620 1440 2150 1680 2770 2860 5090 Card...
  • Page 173 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1000 1090 1980 4 GB 1200 1560 1130 1970 2150 3890 6 GB 1220 1830 1510 2380 1730 3000 3270...
  • Page 174 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 24 s (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 59 s 2 min 35 s 2 min 40 s 7 min 50 s 512 MB 2 min 00 s 5 min 10 s 5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s...
  • Page 175 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

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