Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP2 Model No. DMC-FP1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2M98...
Quick start guide Contents The battery is not charged Charge the battery Before use Basics when the camera is shipped. Charge the Before use ..........5 Sequence of Recording ...... 23 battery and set the clock Read first ............5 Convenient ways to turn the power on ..24 before use.
[TRANSFORM] ........41 damage. This camera is not waterproof. [PRINT SET] ..........71 [SELF PORTRAIT]/ [SCENERY] Panasonic will not provide compensation [PROTECT]..........72 • Do not expose the camera to water, [SPORTS]/ [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ..42 even if damage is caused by faults with [COPY]...........73...
LCD monitor change rapidly, but the recording is not The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. This affected. manual uses the screens from DMC-FP1 as examples in its explanations. VQT2M98 VQT2M98...
MB). battery decreases. The number of recordable pictures do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode and guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been camera is turned on.
The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. [QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] only can be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory. Compatible memory cards (optional) Do not The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) touch Type of Card Capacity...
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Open the lens cover Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, Do not touch the lens. display order or time display format), and press to set The power is turned on.
Settings display may vary according to items. Setting the menu Menu items displayed vary according to the mode. Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu Select the setting and [PLAYBACK] menu. (Example) Change [LCD MODE] in [SETUP] menu when in [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode. Settings Selected setting Open the lens cover...
Setting the menu Using [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 14) Using Quick menu Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. Recording menu items can be called up easily.
Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 14) (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 14) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes [OFF]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.] [LCD MODE] [OFF]: Normal (cancel setting) [AUTO POWER OFF] Make LCD monitor easier...
Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 14) (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 14) Item Settings, notes Item Settings, notes [RESET REC. SETTINGS?] [NTSC]/[PAL] [VIDEO OUT] [RESET] [YES]/[NO] •...
Using [SETUP] menu Sequence of Recording (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( 14) Please set the clock before recording. ( 12) Open the lens cover Item Settings, notes Do not touch the lens. The power is turned on. Set the language displayed on the screen.
Taking pictures with automatic settings Sequence of Recording [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: Holding the camera Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ ‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear AF assist lamp •...
Taking pictures with automatic settings Taking pictures with your own settings (Continued) [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: To use flash Using [REC] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Select either (i Auto) or (Forced flash off).
‘Optical Zoom’ offers 4 x magnification. At a lower recording pixel level, ‘Extended Optical Align focus for desired composition Zoom’ can be used to zoom up to 8.4 x (DMC-FP2) or 7.8 x (DMC-FP1). For zooming in even closer, ‘Digital Zoom’ is available.
Taking pictures with zoom Viewing your pictures (Continued) [NORMAL PLAY] Playback Mode: Recording Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, Enlarging further [DIGITAL ZOOM] pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom.
Deleting pictures Changing recording information display Playback Mode: Pictures deleted will be from the card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) lines and recording information.
Taking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Display [FLASH] We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Display [SELFTIMER] Select the desired type Select time duration (Can also be...
Taking pictures with flash Taking close-up pictures (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Available types in each mode ( : Available, —: Not available, : Default setting) When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet) [SCENE MODE] for max.
Taking pictures with exposure Taking close-up pictures (Continued) compensation Recording Mode: Recording Mode: Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM] brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.
Taking pictures according to the scene Using flash in Scene Modes ( 36) [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, Scene Uses, Tips Notes coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Improves the skin tone of subjects for a •...
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Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene ( 40) (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Using flash in Scene Modes ( 36) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes • Main fixed settings Takes clear pictures of night scenes. •...
[AF ASSIST LAMP]: [OFF] • If recording is repeated, speed Approx. 5.5 pictures/sec • Refer to [BABY] for other notes depending on the usage (DMC-FP1) and fixed functions. conditions, there may be a delay Built-in Approx. 15 or before the camera takes pictures...
Taking pictures according to the scene How to select a scene ( 40) (Continued) [SCENE MODE] Using flash in Scene Modes ( 36) Recording Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes Scene Uses, Tips Notes Enables continuous recording in dim • The picture quality becomes Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night •...
Registering commonly used scenes Taking motion pictures [MY SCENE MODE] [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Recording Mode: You can register commonly used Scene Mode in Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) After you register it, simply switch to [MY SCENE MODE] and you can record in the Display the screen for Recording Microphone...
Additionally, incorrect recording information may be indicated. day in advance of the [DESTINATION] date (this is recorded). Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital To print travel date or destination Use [TEXT STAMP], or print using supplied CD- cameras sold before July 2008.
Mode: Set destination area Set home area Settings: Select [DESTINATION] Select [HOME] Recording picture capacity ( 92) DMC-FP2 DMC-FP1 Recording pixel level type Recording pixel level type 14 M 4320 × 3240 12 M 4000 × 3000 3648 × 2736 3264 ×...
Using [REC] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( 14) (Continued) [SENSITIVITY] [WHITE BALANCE] Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. Mode: Mode: Settings: [AWB] (automatic) /...
Approx. 1.5 pictures/sec (Face Detection) Yellow : When the shutter button is Until card/built-in memory is full DMC-FP1 Approx. 1.8 pictures/sec pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is Recording becomes progressively slower. (The onset of delay varies depending on the type of focused.
Using [REC] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( 14) (Continued) [COLOR MODE] [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. Set color effects. Mode: Mode: Settings: [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.) Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] / [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter [COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red)
Viewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Entering Text Playback Mode: You can view 12 (or 30) pictures at once (Multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a Use the cursor buttons to enter names in Scene Modes [BABY] and [PET], or to enter certain date (Calendar playback).
Watching motion pictures Different playback methods (Playback Mode) Playback Mode: Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press the Playback button Press the Playback button Select the motion picture and start Display the screen for Playback playback...
Different playback methods (Playback Mode) For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure ( 63) (Continued) Playback Mode: Operations during Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] Pause/play Automatically play still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. (While paused) (While paused) Previous...
Different playback methods (Playback Mode) Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu ( 14) [CATEGORY PLAY] [CALENDAR] Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu. Select the date from the calendar screen to view only the pictures taken on that day ( 61).
Using [PLAYBACK] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu ( 14) Playback Mode: Items that can be stamped [MULTI] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the recording date Select [MULTI] in step Select still picture (up to 50 pictures) [WITH TIME]: Stamp the recording time the previous page [NAME]...
Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] [PLAYBACK] menu Select [ROTATE DISP.] For more information visit: Select [ON] http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Set-up: Press [MENU/SET] [PLAYBACK] menu Select [PRINT SET] Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] [ON] [OFF] [ROTATE DISP.] cannot be used with motion pictures.
Identically-named files will not be copied from card to built-in memory ( DPOF settings will not be copied. Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures ( 32)).
(Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. DCIM (Still pictures/motion pictures) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) • Imported pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the P1000001.JPG...
Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. Printing For details, see the manual for your printer. You can connect directly to a PictBridge- Turn on power of both Printing multiple pictures compatible printer for printing. camera and printer Select [MULTI PRINT] in Select item Print...
Printing Viewing on TV screen (Continued) You can view still pictures and motion Connect camera to TV Making print settings on camera pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied). Turn on TV Also consult TV operating manual.
List of LCD monitor displays Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display ( 7, 33). In recording In playback Recording Mode ( 23) White Balance ( 55) Playback Mode ( 63) Recorded date and time Flash mode ( 35) ISO sensitivity ( 54) Protected picture ( 72) Travel destination setting ( 51) Optical Image Stabilizer ( 58)
There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy pictures from the built-in Use a genuine Panasonic battery. memory to the card (batch copy), he pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
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Try checking these items ( 84 - 89) first. Q&A (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Troubleshooting Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode ( 20).) Battery, power Recording (continued) Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Recorded pictures are blurred.
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Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on Red-eye reduction is active ( 35). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with The Scene Mode is set to [FLASH BURST].
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Q&A (Continued) Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer Others No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. Menu not displayed in desired language. Not connected correctly. ( 79) Change [LANGUAGE] setting ( 22). The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. Camera rattles if shaken.
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. Recording picture capacity (still pictures) The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the [PICTURE SIZE] setting. ( 53) When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed. DMC-FP1 DMC-FP2 Picture aspect Picture aspect...
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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
(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 PHOTOfunSTUDIO (¢ 3) QuickTime .._ . _ _ n-~...-...
Introduction PHOTOfunSTUDIO • Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks (Windows XP/Vista/7) of Microsoft Corporation, USA in the United States and other countries. This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model Machines Corporation of the U.S.
Follow the steps below after installation to read the file containing the Insert the CD-ROM with the operating instructions for PHOTOfunSTUDIO (PDF format). supplied software. [start] » [All Programs (Programs)] » [Panasonic] » The install menu will start. [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0] » [Manual] • If the install menu does not automatically start, double-click [My Computer] on the You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later...
Operating environment How to Remove the supplied software (Uninstall) PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Windows® XP Windows Vista® Windows® 7 • Usually, it is unnecessary to uninstall these programs. When these IBM® PC/AT IBM® PC/AT IBM® PC/AT programs go out of order, uninstall and install them again. compatible compatible compatible...
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Necessary DirectX® 9.0c' DirectX® 10 USB-connectable environment software .NET framework 2.0 Compatible OS Windows® Millennium Edition, SQL Server Compact 3.5 Windows® 2000 Professional, Internet Explorer 6.0 or more Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, QuickTime Player 7.6.5 or more Windows Vista®...
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Contents Setting as Favorites …………………………… When using for the first time Using right-click menus ……………………… What can this software do?……………………… Viewing pictures Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them …………………………………… Displaying the playback window …………… Displaying detailed picture information …… Before use Playing back slide shows ……………………...
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Contents Editing still pictures Editing motion pictures Rotating pictures ……………………………… Creating still pictures from motion pictures ………………………………… Resizing a picture ……………………………… Retouching pictures Convenient functions (changing brightness or color) ……………… Displaying memory card pictures …………… Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures ……………………………………………...
When using for the first time What can this software do? Copy from a digital camera to a PC still pictures and motion pictures with this software View Categorize Back up still pictures and still pictures and motion still picture and motion pictures pictures motion pictures data...
When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Here, the procedure is described for copying still pictures or motion pictures that are recorded with a digital camera onto a PC. Connect Copy View a digital camera to a PC (→6) pictures (→7) copied pictures (→9)
When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Connect a digital camera to a PC (→16) Start the PC. Turn on the digital camera. Connect with the supplied USB connection cable. Set the digital camera to PC connection.
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When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Copy pictures (→19) If there are any pictures that you do not want to copy, click and deselect them. When the box in the top left of a picture is selected, the picture will be copied to the PC.
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When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Click the copy destination folder. Select the setting for the subfolder to create in the copy destination folder. For example, if you select [Day of acquisition], a folder with today’s date is created and the pictures are copied to this folder.
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When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them View copied pictures (→33) Click the folder that contains copied pictures. If the subfolder is not displayed, click Searching for pictures. You can also search for pictures that you want to view by using the slider to enlarge a reduced picture (thumbnail).
Before use Introduction About the contents of these instructions Precautions for use ● ● Do not pull out the connected cable of media (memory card and DVD, Please note that some of the explanations and screens covered in these operating instructions may differ from the actual screens etc.) or digital camera when using it with this software.
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Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage or loss resulting from the alteration or vanishing of information including personal information.
Before use Supported picture files Picture files which can be handled in PHOTOfunSTUDIO are in the following formats. Still picture JPEG format Extensions: JPEG is an abbreviation for Joint Photographic Experts Group, and derives from the designation of the .JPG, .JPEG, .JPE committee that has developed this compression format.
Before use System requirements The PC environment required for using this software is described below. Personal computer For Windows 7: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer having Intel Pentium III 1GHz or higher CPU (including ® ® ® ® compatible CPU) For Windows Vista : IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer having Intel...
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Before use System requirements Necessary For Windows ® DirectX software ® For Windows Vista ® DirectX ® For Windows ® DirectX 9.0c ® ● If you install the software in a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may stop operating properly. If you are ®...
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Before use System requirements ● ● Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating If the settings for the size of characters in the screen settings dialog instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. box in Windows is larger than the standard size, some buttons may ●...
Setting up Connecting a digital camera to a PC When a digital camera compatible with this software is connected, a picture can be acquired from the memory card of camera, or a picture can be recorded on a memory card from a PC. Important Start the PC.
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Setting up Connecting a digital camera to a PC Removing the digital camera from the PC Make sure that the digital camera is not accessing the PC, such as performing a writing operation. Task tray example Double-click on the task tray of the PC.
Double-click on the desktop. Programs] → [Panasonic] → [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0] → [Readme] and read the supplementary explanation and the latest information. In the Start menu, select [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0]. Tips ● Checks for application updates when launched (→110)
Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC Important Connect the device, such as a digital Do not operate the digital camera or disconnect the USB connection camera or memory card reader. cable while transferring data. Click [Yes].
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Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC Select the copy destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed Click [Browse save destination folders]. Select a folder and click [OK]. ● To create a new folder to save to, click [Make New Folder], enter a folder name, and click [OK].
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Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC When the copying completion message is displayed, click [OK]. When the completion window is displayed after copying, click [Close]. About saving folders The following copy destinations are set by default. ●...
Basic operations About the main window Menu bar You can change the order of the You can select or deselect all Different functions are arranged picture list in the display area and the displayed pictures. by item. specify the data format for the pictures to display.
Basic operations Switching between window display styles Displaying pictures in a folder in list view (thumbnail display) Only pictures in a registered folder can be displayed. Click [Folder]. The window display style is switched. ● You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Thumbnail display] from the menu.
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Basic operations Switching between window display styles Displaying pictures with the same recording date (calendar display) Click [Calendar]. The window display style is switched. ● You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Calendar display] from the menu. Click a displayed year, month, and day.
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Basic operations Switching between window display styles Adding registration folders Adding or registering display folders. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Registration folder]. : Currently registered folders Click [Add]. Select the folder to register and click [OK]. Click [Apply].
Basic operations Selecting pictures Select pictures to display, copy, move or edit, etc. In addition to selecting pictures by clicking a thumbnail, you can also select them by adding a check mark in the picture selection window of each function. Selection Check mark Click a picture to add a frame around it.
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Basic operations Selecting pictures Adding check marks to pictures When selecting the target pictures in the screen for the executed function, such as copying to PC or picture editing, click the picture to add a check mark. Click the picture. A check mark is added and the picture is selected.
Basic operations Copying/moving pictures Click [Folder]. Select the picture that you want to copy or move. ● You can select multiple pictures. Drag and drop the picture to the destination folder. ● To copy, drag and drop while holding down the [Ctrl] key. When the confirmation message is Tips displayed, click [Yes].
Basic operations Deleting pictures You can delete pictures that are saved on your PC. Select the picture that you want to delete. ● You can select multiple pictures. Select [File] → [Delete] from the menu. ● You can also delete by pressing the [Delete] key. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
Basic operations Protecting pictures You can protect against accidental deletion. When protection is set, pictures are read-only and cannot be deleted. Select the picture that you want to protect. Select [File] → [Protect] →[ON] from the menu. ● When [OFF] is selected, the picture protection is canceled. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
Basic operations Refreshing the display If the display is not updated with the results of operations such as picture edits, refresh the display manually. Select [View] → [Refresh] from the menu. The display is refreshed. Tips ● If the display is not updated with file or folder operations that you perform using other software, refresh the display.
Basic operations Using right-click menus When a picture or folder is selected and right-clicked, some functions pop up. Select a picture. Right-click on the picture. The right-click menu is displayed. Select a function. Tips ● The menu that is displayed depends on the status of the picture or folder.
Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window You can display pictures that are saved on the PC. Click the folder that contains the picture that you want to view. The pictures in the folder are displayed in a reduced view. ● When using the calendar display, set the recording date calendar display.
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Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window About the playback window During still picture display : Displays the previous picture. : Displays the next picture. : Rotates 90 degrees counter-clockwise. : Rotates 90 degrees clockwise. : Enlarges the picture. : Reduces the picture. : Displays in the original size.
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Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window During motion picture playback : Displays the previous picture. : Displays the next picture. : Pauses. : Plays back. : Stops. : During pause, performs reverse playback by frame. : During pause, performs forward playback by frame. : Saves the paused window as a still picture.
● Enter the text and click [Apply]. Camera information of picture files that were recorded by a digital camera not made by Panasonic or that have been processed may not be properly displayed. ● You can only add a comment to pictures that have been copied to your PC.
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Viewing a slide show immediately You can make a slide show out of the pictures (still / motion pictures in any format other than RAW) in the display area and play it back. The music and switching effects follow the settings. (→43) Select the folder or pictures.
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Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Selecting pictures to create a slide show You can create a slide show in which you can add your favorite music or transition effects to pictures (still / motion pictures in any format other than RAW) in the display area.
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Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Change the slide show settings. ● If you do not want to change the settings, go to step Playback Set the slide show picture quality. Setting Recommended system environment [Picture quality priority] Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher [Normal] Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher [Speed priority]...
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Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Click [Save]. The [Save slide show] window is displayed. ● Click [Playback] to play back the created slide show. Enter a file name and click [Save]. The slide show is saved. Click [Close].
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Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Playing back saved slide shows Click [Slide show] and then select [Load]. The slide show registration listing screen is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Slide show]→[Load] from the menu. Select a file and click [Next].
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Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Deleting a slide show Deleting a saved slide show. Click [Slide show] and then select [Delete]. The slide show registration listing screen is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Slide show]→[Delete] from the menu.
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Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Settings for slide shows You can set the switching effects and music for when immediate playback is performed for a slide show. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. The settings window is displayed. Click [Slide show] —...
Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures The pictures saved on the PC are automatically categorized according to information such as recording scene and keyword. If you filter the display by selecting a categorization item, you can search for the picture that you want from a large number of pictures. Select the folder or recording date to display.
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Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures About categorization items Categorization item Description Favorite Categorizes pictures that are set as favorites with a supported digital camera or this software. CATEGORY Pictures are categorized by the respective categories, similar to the [CATEGORY PLAY] function of LUMIX digital cameras.
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Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures Categorization item Description Recording mode Pictures are categorized by the scene mode in which they were recorded. ● The pictures that can be categorized are pictures in RAW format or JPEG format with Exif information that have been saved with scene information.
Face Recognition Registering the face pictures About Face Recognition If you register the face (person) that you want to categorize, the faces on the still pictures that are saved on the PC can be analyzed Face Recognition does not guarantee steady recognition even if the for this face and categorized accordingly.
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Face Recognition Registering the face pictures Click [Face Recog.] and select [Register/edit face]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Register/edit face] from the menu. Click [Add new].
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Face Recognition Registering the face pictures Select still pictures that contain a face to be registered. If a face is recognized in the still pictures, the face pictures are displayed. Drag and drop the face pictures to the registration area. Up to five pictures can be registered for one person.
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Face Recognition Registering the face pictures Click [Yes]. The Face Recognition information is registered. To exit the Face Recognition registration or changes, click [No]. ● To continue the registration or changes, click [Yes] to return to the registration list window. Click [Close].
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Face Recognition Analyzing still pictures for categorization by Face Recognition Analyzing saved still pictures Categorizes still pictures currently in the saving folders using the registered face pictures for Face Recognition. Click [Face Recog.] and then select [Start face analysis]. ● You can also start the analysis by selecting [Tools] →...
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Face Recognition Analyzing still pictures for categorization by Face Recognition Performing automatic Face Recognition analysis When pictures are copied to a PC or new Face Recognition information is registered, automatic analysis of the saved pictures can be performed to refresh the Face Recognition categorization up to date. Select [Tools] →...
Face Recognition Changing registered contents Click [Face Recog.] and select [Register/edit face]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Register/edit face] from the menu. Click the person that you want to change.
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Face Recognition Changing registered contents Add or delete a face picture. To add a face picture Select the picture to add. Drag and drop the face pictures to the registration area. To delete a face picture Select the face picture to delete from the face pictures in the registration area.
Face Recognition Displaying only still pictures that contain a specific person Select the folder or recording date to display. To search from all your pictures, click [All files] in the folder display. If the narrow setting area is not displayed, click Number of pictures that contain the person Face Recognition list Click [Face Recog.].
Face Recognition Correcting categorizations of incorrect persons Select [All files] in the folder display. If the narrow setting area is not displayed, click Click [Face Recog.]. In the Face Recognition list, select a registered person. Drag and drop the incorrectly categorized still pictures to the correct categorization destination in the Face Face Recognition list...
Face Recognition Manually categorizing still pictures for which Face Recognition does not work You can manually categorize still pictures for which the Automatic Face Recognition does not work. Preparation: Check still pictures for which the Face Recognition does not work. Display a still picture that you want to categorize for Face Recognition.
Face Recognition Deselecting Face Recognition registrations Click [Face Recog.] and select [Remove from list]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Remove from list] from the menu. Select the person to be deselected and add a check mark.
Editing still pictures Rotating pictures Select the still picture to rotate. Click ● You can also rotate a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Counter-clockwise Rotation] or [Clockwise Rotation] from the menu. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
Editing still pictures Resizing a picture Click [Edit] and then select [Resize]. The [Resize] screen is displayed. ● You can also resize a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Resize] from the menu. Select a picture by selecting its check box and click [Next].
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Editing still pictures Resizing a picture Click [Save Settings]. Delete the original file : Delete the original picture. Save Destination Folder : Save in the same folder as the original picture. : Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination.
Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) Click [Edit] and then select [Retouch]. The [Retouch] screen is displayed. ● You can also retouch a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Retouch] from the menu. Select a picture and click [Execute]. The screen changes to display the picture retouch window.
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Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) Retouch the picture. Enlarge the picture Click Click the picture window. Right-click to reduce the size. ● To display the actual size, click ● Select [View] → [Fit window] to display everything in the picture window.
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Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) About effects Sepia Brightness & Contrast Click Click Select the color for retouching. Move the slider to adjust the effect. Hue & Saturation Negative Click Click Move the slider to adjust the effect. Sharpness Grey Scale Click...
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Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) Red Eye Remove Auto Enhancement Click Cropping Select [Effect] → [Cropping Picture] from the menu. Click Position the frame over an eye that has turned red because of the flash. Click [Apply]. Adjust the frame to specify the area to cut.
Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures By connecting several still pictures, you can create a panorama picture. Click [Edit] and select [Panorama stitch]. The [Panorama stitch] screen is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Panorama stitch] from the menu.
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Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures Select the panorama type. Horizontal type: Stitching still pictures horizontally. From 2 to 16 still pictures can be registered. 360 degrees: Stitching pictures horizontally 360 degrees around the picture taker’s position. From 6 to 32 still pictures can be registered.
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Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures Check the order of the still pictures to be stitched and select [Output size]. Output size : Outputs the stitched size unchanged. Select when you want to print. : Reduces the size of the stitched picture. Select when you want to display on a PC, etc.
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Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures Click [Save]. The screen for inputting the file name is displayed. Input the file name, select the panorama saving format and save. ● JPEG format (extension: .JPG) All types of panorama pictures (horizontal type, 360 degrees, vertical type) can be saved.
Processing still pictures Converting data format You can convert still pictures in BMP format and TIFF format to JPEG format. You can also change the compression ratio of still pictures in JPEG format. Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Format conversion] from the menu.
Processing still pictures Changing several picture file names at one time Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Batch Rename] from the menu. The [Batch Rename] screen is displayed. Select a picture by selecting its check box and click [Next]. Set the file name.
Processing still pictures Changing the recording date You can correct the recording date and time of pictures that were recorded while the time setting of the digital camera was incorrect. By applying the gap between the actual recording time and the recorded time (correction time) to other pictures, you can correct at the same time the recording date of multiple pictures that were recorded while the time setting was incorrect.
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Processing still pictures Changing the recording date Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Change recording date] from the menu. The [Change recording date] screen is displayed. ● You can change the recording date of only JPEG pictures with Exif information (containing the recording date information). When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK].
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Processing still pictures Changing the recording date Click [Save Settings]. : Overwrite and save. : Save in the same folder as the original picture. : Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination. Click [Execute]. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
Processing still pictures Using a picture as wallpaper Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Register as wallpaper] from the menu. The [Register as wallpaper] screen is displayed. Select one picture and click [Execute]. Select a display position. [Fit to screen]: Display pictures matching the desktop size. [Center]: Display in the center of the desktop.
Processing still pictures Adding date and title information to a picture You can create still picture data on which information such as the recording date or title is added. Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Burn-in] from the menu. The [Burn-in] screen is displayed.
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When burn-in is performed, the picture quality may deteriorate. ● The date may not be properly burned-in to pictures if the date was not set on the digital camera when the picture was taken or if it was recorded by a digital camera not manufactured by Panasonic.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures You can print many pictures on one sheet, or arrange many thumbnails together and print them together with various information. Pictures that can be printed are still pictures in BMP, JPEG and TIFF format. (In the case of Windows 7 and Windows Vista only, pictures in RAW format (extension .RW2) can be printed; however, the printing process might take some time.
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The date may not be properly printed for pictures recorded before Click [Close] after returning to the [Print] the date was set or with digital cameras that were not made by Panasonic. screen. ● The display format of the date follows the Windows settings (Regional...
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Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the information to print Click [Options] in the print window. Set the information to print. Date setting : Print the travel date. : Print the age in months/years of a baby or pet. Set title information : Prints the destination, and the name, age and title of the baby or pet.
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Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the information to print Click [OK]. The screen returns to the print window. Tips ● The title information or Face Recognition name is usually printed in the top left or bottom left, but if this will overlap the date setting position, it is printed on the right side of the picture.
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Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the printer Click [Print settings] in the print window. Select a printer. ● Click [Properties…] to display the properties window for the printer. Set the printer. : If supported by the printer, perform borderless printing. : Select the paper.
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Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing multiple pictures on one sheet of paper Select multiple picture printing from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Item Description Print 2 pictures Print two pictures on one sheet of paper. on a page Print 4 pictures Print four pictures on one sheet of paper.
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Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing many thumbnails on one sheet of paper Select index printing from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Item Description large Print about 20 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. thumbnail medium Print about 40 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. thumbnail small Print about 80 thumbnails on one sheet of paper.
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Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing file information or camera information next to pictures Select information printing from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Item Description Print file Print information such as the file name and information picture size. Print camera Print recording information.
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Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing recorded pictures in SIMPLE MODE Select [Simple Print] from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Select the direction of the paper. Select the information and other items to print. [Show date]: The recording date is printed. If the number of travel days or age in months/ years are recorded for a picture, these too are printed.
Utilizing pictures Print settings (DPOF setting) You can perform settings such as the number of copies to print for still pictures (JPEG or TIFF format) in a memory card that were recorded with a digital camera. The memory card that contains the pictures with the print settings can then be used with a printer or other device that supports DPOF. Select [Output] →...
Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail You can attach pictures to an e-mail. You can also convert a picture to a specified size before sending it. The picture formats that can be attached to e-mails are BMP, JPEG, TIFF and MOV. Click [Send e-mail].
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Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail Process the picture. ● Motion pictures cannot be processed. Convert items such as the format or size of the picture data. Picture Conversion : Specify the picture size. : Enter the picture width. : Enter the picture height. : Fix the picture aspect ratio.
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Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail E-mail software settings If you cannot attach a picture to an e-mail, exit from PHOTOfunSTUDIO, and then set up the e-mail software. Start the e-mail software. ● If you activate it for the first time, set the mail addresses, etc. If the message, [Would you like to make it your default client?] appears, select [Yes].
Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card Still pictures and MOV motion pictures that have been saved on a PC (hard disk) can be copied to a memory card. You can play back these copied pictures on a digital camera. Click [Copy to media].
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Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card Select the drive (memory card). Click [Next]. Select a picture by selecting its check box. Check the total data size of the selected pictures and the free space available on the card. Click [Execute].
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Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. The pictures are copied. Click [Close]. ● Click [Confirm] to display the pictures on the memory card. When the confirmation message for the completion of [Copy to media] is displayed, click [Yes].
For Windows XP: Enable CD writing. ● When a Panasonic DVD MULTI drive is used with Windows XP, a message will be displayed confirming the writing of data to a DVD-RAM. To write data to a CD-R/RW, select [No] to enable the CD writing function.
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Utilizing pictures Backing up pictures to a CD or DVD Insert the disc that you want to write to into the drive. ● If the media is not displayed, click [Refresh]. Select the writing drive. Click [Next]. Select a picture by selecting its check box.
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Utilizing pictures Backing up pictures to a CD or DVD Click [Finish]. The display returns to the [Copy to media] screen. ● You can also follow the instructions on the wizard to write the same pictures onto a different disc. Click [Cancel].
Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube It is easy to upload motion pictures saved on a PC to YouTube. ● Future operation is not guaranteed if YouTube changes its services or specifications. Please note that the contents of the service or the windows may be changed at any time without prior notice.
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Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube Select a motion picture. The selected motion picture is the target for uploading. ● Double-click to play back. Enter information to display on YouTube, such as the title of each motion picture. : Select the motion picture whose information you want to edit.
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Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube When the confirmation message for the content copyright is displayed, check the contents, select the check box and click [OK]. The motion picture is uploaded. Click [OK]. Click [Cancel]. Click [Close].
Editing motion pictures Creating still pictures from motion pictures You can extract a frame from a playing motion picture and save it as a still picture in JPEG format with Exif information. In the playback window, pause the motion picture at the location where you want the still picture.
Convenient functions Displaying memory card pictures Pictures inside a memory card are displayed. Pictures stored on media other than a memory card cannot be displayed. Select [File] → [SD card picture browsing] from the menu. The [SD card picture browsing] screen is displayed. Select the drive containing the pictures you wish to display, and click [Next].
Convenient functions Deleting pictures from memory cards This software can be used to delete pictures stored on memory cards. Pictures stored on media other than memory cards cannot be deleted with this software. Select [File] → [Delete SD card pictures] from the menu.
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Convenient functions Deleting pictures from memory cards When the confirmation message is displayed again, click [Yes]. ● Selected pictures will be deleted. Click [OK]. Click [Close]. Tips ● Pictures cannot be deleted if the write-protect switch on the memory card is set to the [LOCK] position. ●...
Convenient functions Registering other software Up to 10 software programs can be registered in the menu, allowing you to execute them directly using this software. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. The settings window is displayed. Click [General] — [Launcher]. Click [Add].
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Convenient functions Registering other software Opening pictures with registered software Tips Select a picture. ● A confirmation message will be displayed if 10 or more pictures are selected to be shown. If [Yes] is clicked, a maximum of 10 pictures will Select the registered software in [Tools] be opened with the registered external program.
Convenient functions Changing the settings for copying pictures to a PC You can change the settings for copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Basic]. Change the settings.
Convenient functions Performing simple playback of thumbnail motion pictures You can set a function where a preview is performed when the mouse pointer is placed on a motion picture thumbnail. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. The settings window is displayed. Click [General] —...
Convenient functions Setting the operation when the same file name exists You can set the operation if there is a still picture of the same name already in the save destination folder (including the subfolder) when copying to a PC. Select [Tools] →...
Convenient functions Setting motion picture playback method Set the method of playback for motion pictures on the playback window. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [Movie] — [Playback]. Set the method of playback for motion pictures. [File unit]: Play back the displayed motion picture to the end and then stop.
Convenient functions Checking software update information Automatically checking update information Software update information is automatically checked each time PHOTOfunSTUDIO is activated, and guides you to the latest updates as necessary. ● Confirmation of update information is also possible by selecting [Help] → [Check for application updates] from the menu. Tips ●...
Others Menu list File Menu item Description Reference Copy to PC Copies a picture from a device such as a digital camera or memory card to a PC. SD card picture browsing Displays pictures in SD cards. Delete SD card pictures Delete pictures stored on memory cards.
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Others Menu list View (continued) Menu item Description Reference Picture to display Displays all (corresponding) still pictures and motion pictures. Still Picture Displays still pictures only. Movie Displays motion pictures only. Sorting pictures ascending order Sorts the picture display in ascending order. descending order Sorts the picture display in descending order.
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Others Menu list Output Menu item Description Reference Print Prints pictures. Send e-mail Sends pictures by e-mail. Copy to media Copies the pictures to a memory card or CD/DVD. 91, 94 Network Upload to YouTube Uploads motion pictures to YouTube. Print Set[DPOF] Sets information such as the number of pictures to print.
Others Right-click menu list Functions that cannot be executed because of the operating status or other reasons are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. When pictures (or thumbnails) are right-clicked Menu item Description Reference Playback Displays the selected picture on the playback window. Slide show Sets the selected pictures in a slide show for viewing.
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Others Right-click menu list When Face Recognition lists are right-clicked Menu item Description Reference Change Name Changes the name of the selected list. Delete category results Deletes the selected list.
Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Display Symptom Check Display is possible in thumbnail mode, The maximum supported size is exceeded. but not in the playback window. Only thumbnail display is possible for pictures that have Exif data thumbnail pictures. Two files associated with each other (associated files) have the same name except for the extension.
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Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Connection and PC saving Symptom Check Even when your digital camera and Is any memory card inserted into the digital camera? PC are connected using the USB Depending on the digital camera, it becomes necessary to set the digital camera to be connection cable, the PC does not connected with the PC.
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Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Others Symptom Check Startup may be slow on PCs that are not connected to the Internet. Application startup is slow. Check whether the PC can connect to the Internet. Confirm that the login information (user name and password) is correct. Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.
Others Glossary ● ● DPOF PRINT Image Matching DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format, which is standard This is technology created by Seiko Epson Corporation that for record printing information to memory card. It can be used in enables digital cameras and printers to work together. DPOF-compliant memory card, printer.
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