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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS1 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-TS1 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2A99...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents • When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture Before Use you want to take).......45 • Preventing jitter (camera shake) ..46 Quick Guide ..........5 • Direction detection function ....46 (Important) About the waterproof/ Taking Pictures with the Zoom ....47 dustproof and anti-shock performance...
  • Page 3 • [NIGHT PORTRAIT]......71 • [COLOR MODE]......113 • [NIGHT SCENERY] ......71 • [STABILIZER]........114 • [FOOD]..........72 • [MIN. SHTR SPEED].......114 • [PARTY] ..........72 • [AUDIO REC.] .........115 • [CANDLE LIGHT]......72 • [AF ASSIST LAMP] ......116 • [BABY1]/[BABY2]......73 • [CLOCK SET] ........116 • [PET] ..........74 Taking and viewing clipboard pictures •...
  • Page 4 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ........148 Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures........154 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable......154 • Copying to a PC......155 Connecting to a PC .......156 Printing the Pictures ......161 •...

  • Page 5: 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. (P14) •...
  • Page 6 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P49)  - 6 -...

  • Page 7: (Important) About The Waterproof/Dustproof And Anti-Shock Performance Of The Camera

    • If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush. • If there is any crack or deformation in the area coloured black in the figure, contact Panasonic’s Service Centre. • Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 8: Using The Camera Underwater

    Before Use ∫ Securely close the SD card/battery door and terminal cover Red part • To prevent water leakage please check very carefully that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust or fluid is present anywhere within the area of the door seal and door. Close the door by pressing it firmly until it clicks.
  • Page 9 The integrity of the waterproof seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs and other information. - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM •...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P56) Self-timer indicator (P63) AF assist lamp (P116)/LED light (P90) Lens (P172) LCD monitor (P54, 167) Status indicator (P20, 32, Playback button (P26) [MENU/SET] button (P24) [DISPLAY] button (P54) [Q.MENU] (P29)/Delete (P52) button 10 Motion picture button (P37) 11 Mode dial...
  • Page 12 150) 20 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P21, 147, 156, 161) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P21. 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

  • Page 13: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Attaching the hand strap Run the hand strap into the hand strap eyelet on the camera.   Insert your hand following the arrow, then adjust the length. Note • Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure. •...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    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 15 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 on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 90...
  • Page 16 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note •...

  • Page 17: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ • Temperature: 23 oC/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 18 Preparation Playback time Approx. 300 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. Available continuous recording time Approx. 100 min (motion picture) • Recorded continuously setting the recording mode to [AVCHD Lite] and [QUALITY] to [ Available recording time is different depending on the recording intervals or ¢...

  • Page 19: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Check that this unit is turned off. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P7) • 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 20 Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. •...
  • Page 21 3 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall outlet. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the multi conversion adaptor. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic multi conversion adaptor (optional). - 21 -...

  • Page 22: 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 23 ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P36)].

  • Page 24: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 25: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having “...

  • Page 26: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set 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 27: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Note • There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications. 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.
  • Page 28 Preparation Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š].

  • Page 30: 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] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
  • Page 31 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 32 Preparation Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked. REC AREA] [OFF]/[ON] You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. [AUTO POWER OFF]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been q [ECONOMY]...
  • Page 33 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 34 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 35 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
  • Page 36 Preparation Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene } [SCENE MENU] mode appears. [AUTO]: The scene mode menu screen appears. (P67) It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera.

  • Page 37: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Picture Or Motion Picture

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture or motion picture ON/OFF Press and hold down the ON/OFF button. A Motion picture button B Mode dial C Shutter button • The status indicator D lights when the ON/OFF button is pressed.
  • Page 38 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes Intelligent auto mode (P40) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal picture mode (P44) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Sports mode (P66) Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc. ¢...

  • Page 39: Playback The Recorded Still Pictures Or Motion Picture

    Preparation Take the still picture after setting the mode dial Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. Take the motion picture after setting the mode dial Press the motion picture button to start the recording. Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 •...

  • Page 42: Face Recognition

    Basic Face Recognition Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with information such as name and birthday. When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus and exposure preferentially.

  • Page 43: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu ¢1 ¢1 – [PICTURE SIZE] (P100)/[BURST] (P112)/[COLOR MODE] (P113)/[FACE RECOG.] (P91) ¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu ¢2 ¢2...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

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

  • Page 45: 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 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 46: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects •...

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ· ¿¨ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 9.1k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
  • Page 48 Basic • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m –¶) ¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher...

  • Page 49: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. A [(] button • When the mode dial is set to [¨], clipboard will “ be displayed. Refer to Viewing clipboard ” pictures (P119) for information about playing back the clipboard. Press 2/1 to select the picture.

  • Page 50: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Slide the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P131) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Slide the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 51: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P49) MENU All the pictures are played back. /SET [SLIDE SHOW] (P123) The pictures are played back in sequence. [MODE PLAY] (P126) ¢1...

  • Page 52: Deleting Pictures

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

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 (P50), while playing back motion pictures (P129) and during a slide show (P123), you can only select...
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines 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 56: 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 it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode.
  • Page 57 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. 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 58 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) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ ñ ± — — —...
  • Page 59 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 30 cm AUTO 30 cm to 5.1 m to 2.8 m 30 cm ISO80 30 cm to 1.4 m to 80 cm 30 cm...
  • Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 1 to 1/1300th ¢1 1/30 to 1/1300th ¢2 1 or 1/4th to 1/1300th ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P114). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P102) •...

  • Page 61: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by sliding the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
  • Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 30 cm 5 cm • Focus range will be 5 cm to ¶ during macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position. Note •...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Compensating The Exposure

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

  • Page 65: 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 66: Take The Outdoors Scene Expressively

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Take the outdoors scene expressively By setting the mode dial to [ ], [ ], or [ ], pictures can be taken more effectively matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf. Note •...

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [¿].

  • Page 68: [Portrait]

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

  • Page 69: [Transform]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P29). Take pictures.

  • Page 70: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m to ¶. [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫...

  • Page 71: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

  • Page 72: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶. [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.

  • Page 73: [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] (P134).

  • Page 74: [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] (P134).

  • Page 75: [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 76: [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 77: [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 78: [Aerial Photo]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 79: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

  • Page 80: [Underwater]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [UNDERWATER] This is optimal to take pictures underwater 3 m or more using the marine case (DMW-MCFT1: optional). ¢ This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to "IP58". It is possible to take pictures in 3.0 m depth for 60 minutes. Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock.

  • Page 81: Recording Motion Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture High definition image complying with AVCHD standard can be recorded (P85). Select the mode A Mode dial B Motion picture button ∫ Modes that can be recorded for motion picture Item Settings / Note ñ...
  • Page 82 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • It will be recorded in following categories for certain scene modes. Selected scene mode Scene mode while recording motion picture [BABY1]/[BABY2] Portrait mode [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], Low light mode [STARRY SKY] [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [FIREWORKS], Normal motion picture [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PET] •...
  • Page 83 Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In recording motion pictures, [STABILIZER] is fixed to [MODE1].
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to intelligent auto mode • When intelligent auto mode is selected in step , motion picture recording matching to the subject or recording situation can be performed. ∫ Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

  • Page 85: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Effect This is the data format appropriate to playback on the high [AVCHD Lite] definition TV, etc.
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) Aspect ratio ¢2 1280 k 720 pixels 17 Mbps High quality ¢2 1280 k 720 pixels 13 Mbps 16:9 ¢2 1280 k 720 pixels 9 Mbps Longer time What is bit rate...
  • Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Note ¢1 • It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 88: [Continuous Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONTINUOUS AF] It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set. Select [CONTINUOUS AF] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 89: [Wind Cut]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WIND CUT] This will reduce the noise from wind hitting the built-in microphone. Select [WIND CUT] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. •...

  • Page 90: [Led Light]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [LED LIGHT] This will illuminate the subject with a lamp when taking picture in dark surrounding. Select [LED LIGHT] from motion picture [MOTION PICTURE] menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press The light is turned on automatically depending on the condition when recording motion picture.

  • Page 91: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Face Recognition functions Following functions will work when in [REC] mode menu is [FACE RECOG.] [FACE RECOG.] set to [ON].
  • Page 92 Advanced (Recording pictures) Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide. • The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) cannot be registered. • Take a picture of a face from the front Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press 1.
  • Page 93 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen When the is set to [ON] in step of the “Face settings”, the [AUTO REGISTRATION] registration screen will display automatically after taking the picture of a face that has high number of appearance.
  • Page 94 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [AF MODE] is fixed to [š]. • Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered faces in the following instances, depending on the facial expression and environment. – When the face is not facing the camera –...

  • Page 95: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27. 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 96: 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 97 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 98: 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 P27. 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 99 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 100: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 101: [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 102: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 103: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 104: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 105 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 106: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. Specify a person's face and use the face recognition functions. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[SET] Note • Refer to for details. - 106 -...

  • Page 107: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. · ¿ Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus [š]: Face detection and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 108 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
  • Page 109 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] • 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. This is not a malfunction. ∫...

  • Page 110: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 111: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 how you see. ·...

  • Page 112: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 113: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. •...

  • Page 114: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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: [OFF] [AUTO]:...

  • Page 115: [Audio Rec.]

    Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.

  • Page 116: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 117: 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 118 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 119: Viewing Clipboard Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewing clipboard pictures Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press [(]. Press 2/1 to move the picture. Play back the previous picture. Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is slidden to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To return to the full-screen display, slide the zoom lever to [Z] (T).
  • Page 120 Advanced (Recording pictures) Enlarging clipboard pictures and storing them in the memory (zoom marks) This function is useful for enlarging parts of maps, for instance, and storing them in the memory. For details on how to enlarge pictures, refer to “Using the Playback Zoom” on P50.
  • Page 121 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard playback menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard recording menu” (P118).) Item Description of setting Used to release the zoom position. [CANCEL Press 2/1 to select a clipboard pictures with zoom mark [ MARK]...
  • Page 122 Advanced (Recording pictures) Settings During Clipboard • Following functions are fixed. Description Description Item Item of settings of settings [GUIDE LINE] [OFF] [ASPECT RATIO] ([REC. INFO.]) [GUIDE LINE] ([PATTERN]) [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO] [ECONOMY] ([AUTO 5 minutes [WHITE BALANCE] [AWB] POWER OFF]) [ECONOMY] [OFF] [AF MODE]...

  • Page 123: 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. 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 124 Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P127. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 125 Advanced (Playback) ∫ 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 126: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 123. Press to select [MODE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 127: [Category Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 123.

  • Page 128: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P140) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 123. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 129: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio • File formats of motion pictures/still pictures with audio that can be played with this unit are QuickTime Motion JPEG or AVCHD Lite. • For the motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite], only the motion picture that was recorded on this camera or the one that was edited with the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition”...

  • Page 130: 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.] (P115) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P144) information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...

  • Page 131: 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], [TRIMMING] 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 132: [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] (P134). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date are also recorded as the titles.
  • Page 133 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 134: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, 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 135 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 > > > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 136: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.

  • Page 137: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) 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 trimmed.

  • Page 138: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) 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 139: [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. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

  • Page 140: [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 141: [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 142 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 143: [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. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 144: [Audio Dub.]

    • Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 144 -...

  • Page 145: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Playback) [FACE RECOG.] All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared. Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
  • Page 146 • 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 147: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P34) Turn this unit and the TV off.    1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 148: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
  • Page 149 Advanced (Playback) Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P35) 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 150 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 151 Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P35) Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) (P148). Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1 Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link...

  • Page 152: Automatic Input Switching

    Advanced (Playback) • It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV. • [VIERA Link] When the (P35) of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit will be limited.
  • Page 153 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 154: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Method to acquire into other equipment is different for the still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit depending on their file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite or MOTION JPEG).

  • Page 155: Copying To A Pc

    Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC File formats that can be used: [JPEG]/[AVCHD Lite], [MOTION JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create standard quality DVD video which is not high definition from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 HD Edition”...

  • Page 156: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • “ You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”...
  • Page 157 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
  • Page 158 Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT...
  • Page 159 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware.
  • Page 160 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Connection in the PTP mode (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X only) Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)]. Data can now be read only from the card into the PC. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode.

  • Page 161: 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. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 162: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). •...

  • Page 163: 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 164: 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 165 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 166 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 167: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P56) AF area (P45) Focus (P45) Picture size (P100) Quality (P101) Battery indication (P17) Number of recordable pictures (P189) Built-in memory (P22) : Card (P22)
  • Page 168 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 17 AF Tracking (P109) : AF macro mode (P61) : Macro zoom mode (P61) 18 White balance (P104) 19 ISO sensitivity (P103) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P102) 20 Colour mode (P113) 21 Available recording time (P81): R8m30s 22 Spot AF area (P107)
  • Page 169 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P49) Protected picture (P143) Favourites (P140) : Zoom mark (P120) Stamped with text indication (P134) Picture size (P100) Quality (P101) Battery indication (P17) Folder/File number (P159) 10:00 1.DEC.2009 10:00 1.DEC.2009 10:00 1.DEC.2009 Built-in memory (P22) Elapsed playback time (P129): 8m30s...

  • Page 170: Cautions For Use

    3.0 m depth for 60 minutes. ¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.
  • Page 171 Others Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 172 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 173 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 174 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 175 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 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 176: 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 LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 177 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 178 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized 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 179: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P179–188). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P33) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 180 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P52) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 181 Others 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. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
  • Page 182 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 183 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P56) • Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P65) or [BURST] (P112) in [REC] mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times.
  • Page 184 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 185 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P147, 148) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
  • Page 186 Others The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly? > Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P34, 156) The card is not recognised by the PC.
  • Page 187 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P36) White lamp may come on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 188 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 189: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 190 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1080 1690 512 MB 2150 3350 1 GB 1770 4310 6710 2 GB Card 1910 3610 8770 12290 4 GB 3770 7090 17240...
  • Page 191 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1280 2 GB Card 1700 1360 2560 4 GB 1210 1670 1740 3350 2680 5020 6 GB...
  • Page 192 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min Cannot be used. 27 s (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 55 s 64 MB 1 min 12 s 37 s...
  • Page 193 HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition • Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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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