Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FX80 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT4A54 F0112MC0...
Contents • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........34 • Using the Playback Zoom ....34 Playing Back Motion Pictures....35 Before Use • Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture ........36 Care of the camera ........5 Deleting Pictures ........37 Standard Accessories .......6 •...
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• [Photo Frame] ........67 • [Title Edit] ........107 Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)..68 • [Text Stamp] ........108 Taking pictures while changing the skin • [Video Divide] ........110 texture (Cosmetic Mode)......69 • [Resize] ...........111 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition •...
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• Uploading the images to sharing sites ..........143 Printing the Pictures ......144 • Selecting a single picture and printing it .........145 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ........145 • Print Settings........146 Others Screen Display ........149 Cautions for Use ........151 Message Display........157 Troubleshooting ........160 - 4 -...
Before Use Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not record if you: –...
Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. •...
Before Use How to Use the Touch Screen This touch screen is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch screen. A movement without releasing the touch screen. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used when performing tasks such as icons or images displayed on the touch moving to the next image by dragging...
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used. We recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. - 9 -...
Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Being careful about the battery...
Preparation Charging • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Check that this unit is turned off. A To power outlet B AC adaptor (supplied) C Computer (Turn the power on) D USB connection cable (supplied)
Preparation ∫ About the charging lamp Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.) ∫ Charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 180 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH 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 Stabiliser function is set to [On].)
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Preparation ∫ Playback Playback time Approx. 150 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced: –...
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click”...
(4 GB to 32 GB) • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html SDXC Memory Card • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. (48 GB, 64 GB) ¢...
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Preparation Note • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn off the power, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching ] several times. (P52) A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time...
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Preparation ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) • “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second. [AVCHD] Recording Built-in Memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB quality setting (Approx. 60 MB) 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m 14m00s 4h10m...
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press power button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Touch [Language Set]. Select the language, and then touch [OK]. Touch [Clock Set].
Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P39) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P7) •...
Basic Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. On the Recording Mode list screen, touch Recording Mode. ∫ List of Recording Modes Normal Picture Mode (P24) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Intelligent Auto Mode (P27) ¦...
Basic Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is focused When the subject is not Focus focused Focus indication A Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times •...
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Basic ∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.
Basic Recording Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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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. When taking pictures > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] ¦ [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢...
Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item [Rec] [Flash] ¢ /[Selftimer]/[Picture Size] ¢ /[Burst] ¢ /[Color Mode] ¢ [Motion Deblur]/[Face Recog.] [Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality] [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep] ¢ /[Shortcut setting]/[Language]/ [Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P39.
Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit. • For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) - 30 -...
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Basic Note • When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.
Basic Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. Note • You can record up to 2 pictures per motion picture recording. •...
Basic Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Press [(]. • Normal Playback is displayed automatically when the power is turned on by pressing and holding the [ ( ] button. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association”...
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ A Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. – ]: 1 screen – ]: 12 screens – ]: 30 screens – ]: Calendar screen display •...
Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime formats. Motion JPEG In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture icon (such as [ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle of the screen.
Basic ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for about 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching. Play/Pause Stop Fast rewind ¢ Fast forward ¢...
Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch [...
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures In Playback Mode, touch [ Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. • [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when [All Delete Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set.
Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back 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.
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Basic Touch the menu item. • The page can be changed by touching [ Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Touch [OK]. ∫ Close the menu Touch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
Basic Call up commonly used menus with ease ([Shortcut setting]) You can use shortcuts to easily change the menu settings from the recording screen. You can register up to 6 of your favourite menus to the shortcuts. Calling a shortcut In Recording Mode, touch [ ].
Basic About the Setup Menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P39. [Clock Set] — • Refer to for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
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Basic Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P108).
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Basic This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. [Beep Level]: [Shutter Vol.]: [Low] [Low] [High] [High] [Beep] [OFF] [OFF] [Beep Tone]: [Shutter Tone]: [Pattern 1] [Pattern 1] [Pattern 2] [Pattern 2] [Pattern 3] [Pattern 3] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels. [Volume] •...
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Basic These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. ¢ „ [Auto Power LCD] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [LCD Mode] … [Power LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
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Basic This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [On]/[Off] A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the [Histogram] number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
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Basic You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. [Auto Power Off]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [Economy]...
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Basic Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. [No.Reset] • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P51) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
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Basic Set to match the colour television system in each country or the type of TV. [Video Out]: [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will operate when the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable [Output] (optional) is connected.
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Basic Setup the output method for 3D pictures. [3D]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television. [3D Playback] [2D]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 3D. Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D (conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
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Basic The built-in memory or card is formatted (Pictures in My Photo Album are also formatted). Formatting irretrievably deletes all [Format] the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
Recording Recording About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display G” or “No display I”. In Recording Mode A Normal display ¢1 B Number of recordable pictures C Normal display...
Recording Applicable modes: Taking pictures using the touch operation (Touch Shutter function) Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Recording Applicable modes: Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. • Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function. Touch the subject you wish to focus on.
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Recording ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) • The AF tracking frame will turn red and then turn off if the lock fails. Try to lock the frame again. • The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ ] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not working.
Recording Applicable modes: Using zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. Setting the number of pixels to 8M or less will operate the Extra Optical Zoom to take zoomed pictures without affecting quality.
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Recording ∫ Screen display A Extra Optical Zoom indication B Optical Zoom range C Intelligent Zoom range D Digital Zoom range E Zoom magnification • When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶) Note •...
Recording Zooming with touch operation Touch [ • The slide bar is displayed. Drag the slidebar to zoom. • You can also zoom by touching the zoom icon. The zoom position automatically ¢ moves to Tele. The zoom position automatically moves to Wide.
Recording Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) You can add effects to the image as you record. You can set the effects you are adding as checking the recording screen. Touch the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. On the Recording Mode list screen, touch [Creative Control].
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Recording Note • Creative Control Modes can be changed by touching [Creative Control] from the menu screen. • Creative Control settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off. • Because the camera is adjusted automatically during Creative Control Mode, the settings cannot be made for [Sensitivity], [White Balance], [i.Exposure], [Min.
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Recording Set the type of blurring for [Miniature Effect] With [Miniature Effect] you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating defocused and in-focus portions. You can set the recording orientation (defocus orientation) and the position and size of the in-focus portion. Select [Miniature Effect] using Step and then touch [OK].
Recording Recording 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. Touch the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. On the Recording Mode list screen, touch [Scene Mode].
Recording [Panorama Shot] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. Select the recording direction, and touch [OK]. Check the recording direction, and touch [OK]. • A horizontal/vertical guide is displayed. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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Recording Note • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
Recording [Sports] Setting for when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • Shutter speed may slow down for up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16 feet) or more. [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
Recording [Food] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants, etc. [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.
Recording [Pet] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P66. [Sunset] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view.
Recording Recording Mode: Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two picutres selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will playback in 2D).
Recording Recording Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode) Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Touch the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. On the Recording Mode list screen, touch [Cosmetic Mode]. Touch the item.
Recording Applicable modes: Recording Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [Face Recog.] is initially set to [Off] on the camera.
Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
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Recording Set the item. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Select [Set] and touch [OK]. Enter the name. [Name] • refer to “ ” For details on how to enter characters, Entering Text section on P74.
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Recording Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu. (P39) Select [Memory], and touch [OK].
Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations. –...
Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P39. [Flash] Applicable modes: Set the flash to match the recording. Settings Description of settings [Auto] The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions ‡ make it necessary.
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Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ — — — ± ± ± ± ± ± ±...
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Recording ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 to 1/1600 1/60 ¢1 to 1/1600 1 or 1/8 to 1/1600 ¢2 ¢2, 3 1 or 1/4 to 1/1600 ‰ Œ...
Recording [Selftimer] Applicable modes: This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Settings Description of settings Pictures are taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. [10sec.] Pictures are taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. • [2sec.] When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
Recording [Picture Size] Applicable modes: 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. Settings [4000k3000] [3264k2448] ¢ [2560k1920] [2048k1536] ¢ [640k480] [4000k2672] [4000k2248]...
Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Settings Description of settings A [Fine] when giving priority to the picture quality › [Standard] when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels Note •...
Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Settings Description of settings [Auto] The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness.
Recording [White Balance] Applicable modes: 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. Settings Description of settings ] ([Auto White...
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Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Touch [Ò]. Touch [ Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set].
Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings Description of settings [Face The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus š Detection] and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
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Recording ∫ About [š] ([Face Detection]) 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 the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Recording [Macro Mode] Applicable modes: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. Settings Description of settings You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from [AF Macro] the lens by pressing the zoom lever completely to Wide (1k).
Recording [Quick AF] Applicable modes: As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. Settings: [On]/[Off] Note •...
Recording [Exposure] Applicable modes: 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. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
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Recording [Auto Bracket] Applicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV Touch [ ] during exposure compensation.
Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [On]/[Off] Note • ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect. •...
Recording [i.Resolution] Applicable modes: Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Settings Description of settings [i.Resolution] is activated. [On] [i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to [i.Zoom] 2 times while limiting deterioration of the picture. [Off] —...
Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Settings Description of settings Burst speed approx. 3.7 pictures/second Number of recordable max. 6 pictures pictures • Focus, exposure, and White Balance will be fixed to the settings for the [On] first picture.
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Recording Settings Description of settings Number of recordable max. 5 pictures pictures • Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. • This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode. • The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). [Flash Burst] •...
Recording [Color Mode] Applicable modes: Sets various colour effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone. Settings Description of settings ([Standard]) This is the standard setting. ([Happy]) ¢1 Image with enhanced brightness and vividness. ¢2 The picture becomes sharper. ([Vivid]) The picture becomes black and white.
Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [On]/[Off] Note • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active. •...
Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings Description of settings [W/O Time] Stamp the year, month, and day. [With Time] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [Off] — Note •...
Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P39. In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the [Motion Picture] menu will not be displayed. [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: This sets up the data format of motion pictures. Settings Description of settings [AVCHD]...
Recording [Continuous AF] Applicable modes: It will continually keep on focusing on a subject for which the focus was once set. Settings: [On]/[Off] Note • Set this function to [Off] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording.
Playback/Editing Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. With the camera in Playback Mode, touch the Playback Mode icon. On the screen listing the Playback Modes, touch Playback Mode. • Following items can be selected. [Normal Play] (P33) [Filtering Play]...
Playback/Editing [Slide Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only 3D pictures etc.
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Playback/Editing ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. [Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next.
Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] Pictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., and played back. Item Settings [Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back. [Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back. Only 3D pictures are played back. [3D Play] •...
Playback/Editing [Playback Album] Pictures registered to an album can be played back by the albums with [My Photo Album]. • For details on [My Photo Album], refer to P106. [Calendar] You can display pictures by recording date. Touch [ ] to select the month to be played back.
Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu You can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Text Stamp], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. 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.
Playback/Editing ∫ Cancelling all the [Upload Set] settings Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] menu. Touch [Cancel]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Note • Setting may not be possible for pictures recorded with other cameras. •...
Playback/Editing [Title Edit] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (P108). Select [Title Edit] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select an image to add text to. •...
Playback/Editing [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. Select [Text Stamp] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select an image you wish to stamp with text. •...
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Playback/Editing Select the information item that you want to stamp, and touch [OK]. Item Setting item [W/O Time]: Stamp the year, month and date. [With Time]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and [Shooting Date] minutes. [Off] [Face Recognition]: Stamps names registered in name settings for [Face Recog.].
Playback/Editing [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide It cannot be restored once divided. Select [Video Divide] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Select the motion picture you wish to divide, and touch [Set].
Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select the picture and size. [Single] setting Select the picture and touch [Set]. Touch the size you wish to change, and then touch [Set].
Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag: Move Touch [Set].
Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...
Playback/Editing [Print Set] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
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Playback/Editing ∫ Cancelling all the [Print Set] settings Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] menu. Touch [Cancel]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by touching [Date].
Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to delete by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Touch [Single] or [Multi]. Select the picture. [Single] setting Select the picture and touch [Set]. • Setting is cancelled by touching [Cancel]. •...
Playback/Editing [Face Rec Edit] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [Face Rec Edit] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Touch [Replace] or [Cancel]. Select an image, and then touch [Set]. Touch the name of the person you wish to edit. (When [Replace] is selected) Touch the person to replace.
Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy data of pictures you have taken from the built-in memory onto a card or from a card into the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. (P39) Touch the copy direction. [IN -> SD]: All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.
Retouching Retouching Applying beauty and make-up effects ([Beauty Retouch]) You can change the impression made by your recorded subjects by defining facial outlines and smoothing the skin with the beauty treatment effect and adding eye makeup and cheek colour with the makeup effect. •...
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Retouching [Aesthetic Retouch] Description of settings Item ] ([Clear Skin]) Reduces blemishes and dullness in the skin while bringing out clearness. ] ([Shine Removal]) Shiny areas of the skin are matted down. ] ([Whitening]) Eyes and teeth are whitened and beautified. ] ([Lift Up]) Face lines are sharpened.
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Retouching Set your desired effect. • With [Smile] selected, touch [ON] to set. • To continue to add different effects, repeat steps • After finishing the still picture editing, touch [OK]. Selecting [Yes] on the confirmation screen displays the still picture before application and after application.
Retouching You can register your favourite retouch settings (My Beauty setting) You can register up to three sets of beauty retouch settings. • Set the retouch settings to the state you wish to register. In Step on P121, touch [Memory]. Touch registration destinations ([My Beauty 1], [My Beauty 2] or [My Beauty 3]).
Retouching Adding image effects ([Artistic Retouch]) You can add effects to the images you have recorded and change vibrancy and brightness to suit your preferences. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card.
Retouching [Defocus Effect] Blurs the background, making the subject stand out. Touch [Defocus Effect]. Touch the part that you want to stand out from the background. Drag the slide bar to change the size of the part that will stand out. Touch [OK].
Retouching [Creative Retouch] Add an effect to produce a striking picture. Touch [Creative Retouch]. Touch the item. • The page can be changed by touching • When [Toy Effect] is selected, you can change between cool, standard and warm colours by touching colour icons. Item Effect This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the...
Retouching [Color/Brightness] You can modify the saturation or brightness of the picture. Touch [Color/Brightness]. Touch the item. Item Description of settings ] ([Color]) Saturation can be changed. ] ([Brightness]) Brightness can be changed. Drag the slide bar to set the effects. •...
Retouching Improving the Visual Quality at the Touch of a Button ([Auto Retouch]) This automatically adjusts the balance between the vividness and brightness of the picture that you took. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card.
Retouching Stamping images ([Image Stamp]) Apply your favourite stamps to recorded pictures, including hearts and stars. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card. Note also that processing will not be possible if the Write-Protect switch of the card is in the [LOCK] position.
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Retouching ∫ Changing or removing stamps Touch the icon below to change or remove a stamp. Item Description of settings ] ([Image Stamp]) Touch the icon of the stamp you wish to use. • You can select from 32 different stamps. •...
To connect with an HDMI mini cable (optional) • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Audio will be played back as stereo.
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• Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. • In some cases, panorama pictures cannot be played back. Also, auto-scroll playback of panorama pictures may not work.
What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? • 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 an HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) •...
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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 the TV.
SD card slot. For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D pictures recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Preparations: Set the [3D Playback] to [ (P50) Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable and display the playback screen.
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• Pictures cannot be deleted when 3D pictures are being played back. The [Setup] menu, [Playback] menu and Playback zoom functions cannot be used. • 3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices. (P136) - 135 -...
(JPEG, MPO, AVCHD, or MP4). Here are a few suggestions. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Panasonic devices compatible with the respective file format (such as a Blu-ray Disc recorder) can be used to copy the images.
Connecting to other equipment Copy the playback image using an AV cable Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, DVD recorder, or video. This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high definition, so it is convenient for distributing copies.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” The software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to save all the still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera in their various formats to your computer. Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
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Connecting to other equipment Note • Use a battery with sufficient battery power. If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. “ ” Refer to Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely (P142) before disconnecting the...
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Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the [ ] icon in the task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model). • Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. •...
Connecting to other equipment Uploading the images to sharing sites Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites (Facebook/ YouTube) using the upload tool “LUMIX Image Uploader”. You do not need to transfer the images to the PC or install dedicated software onto the PC, so you can easily upload the images even away from your home or work if there is a PC that is connected to the network.
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge PictBridge PictBridge Select an image, and then touch [Print]. 1/12 1/12 1/12 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Multi Print Print Single Select Touch [Print start]. Print start •...
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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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 [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
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Connecting to other equipment ∫ Layout printing When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [Page Layout] to [ä] and then set [Num.of prints] to 4 for the picture that you want to print.
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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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.
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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.
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Others About 3D ∫ About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D contents. • Viewing 3D contents may have an adverse effect to the individual. If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D contents, stop viewing at once.
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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.
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About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P116) [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] •...
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Others [Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?] • It is a format that cannot be used with this unit. > Insert a different card and try again. > Reformat on this unit (P51) after saving necessary data using a PC, etc.
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3D. [This battery cannot be used] • 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. •...
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P160–170). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P48) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The charging lamp has gone off but the unit has not been charged. •...
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Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory. (P37) • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large capacity card.
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Others The subject is not focused properly. • The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P25) •...
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Others When recording pictures or half-pressing the shutter button, reddish stripes may appear on the LCD monitor. Alternatively, part or all of the LCD monitor may turn a reddish colour. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part.
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Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved.
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Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P75) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: – in Creative Control Mode (P59) – [Scenery]/[Panorama Shot]/[Night Scenery]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Sunset]/[Glass Through] in Scene Mode (P62) –...
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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? •...
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Others [Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen. • Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality. The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up. •...
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The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
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Others There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook. > Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email address/password) is correct. > Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet. > Confirm that resident software such as virus protection software or firewall is not blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.
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Others The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement, etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset.
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Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
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