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Panasonic VQT1T63 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-LX3
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under
license therefrom.
VQT1T63

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LX3 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1T63...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Before Use Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........51 • Using the Playback Zoom ....52 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..53 Before Use Deleting Pictures ........54 • To delete a single picture ....54 Information for Your Safety .......2 • To delete multiple pictures Quick Guide ..........6 (up to 50) or all the pictures ....54 Standard Accessories .......8...
  • Page 5 • [BEACH]..........93 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu ..139 • [CALENDAR]........139 • [SNOW] ..........93 • [TITLE EDIT] ........141 • [AERIAL PHOTO] ......93 • [TEXT STAMP]........143 • [PIN HOLE] ........94 • [RESIZE] .........145 • [FILM GRAIN] ........94 • [TRIMMING] ........146 Motion Picture Mode .......95 Useful Functions at •...

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P14) The battery is not charged when the •...
  • Page 7 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P50) - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

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

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P3, 180) Self-timer indicator (P67) AF assist lamp (P124) Flash (P59) Strap eyelet (P13) Be sure to attach the strap when using • the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Focus selector switch (P65, LCD monitor (P56, 176)
  • Page 10 Before Use [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P24) [AF/AE LOCK] button (P118) 10 Status indicator (P19, 31, 11 [MENU/SET] button (P22) 12 [DISPLAY] button (P54) 13 Delete button (P54)/ Single or burst mode button (P73) 14 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P67) 4Function button (P29) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button.
  • Page 11 25 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P167) 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P156, 159, 165) 27 [DC IN] socket (P156, 159) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC • adaptor (optional). This camera cannot charge the battery • even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap • to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap.
  • Page 13 Before Use ∫ Strap We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. • Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. Pass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap.

  • Page 14: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should •...
  • Page 15 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than • normal. Also, charging may not be completed. The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. •...

  • Page 16: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • ¢ Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer •...
  • Page 17 Preparation Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above.

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Battery Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. • Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
  • Page 19 Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. If the card/battery door cannot be completely • closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). •...

  • Page 20: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in • the built-in memory and played back. When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the •...
  • Page 21 4 GB or more capacity. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. • http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor •...

  • Page 22: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Turn the camera on. OFF ON A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in •...

  • Page 23: Changing The Clock Setting

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

  • Page 24: Setting The Menu

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

  • Page 25: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P186.
  • Page 26 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. Select a menu item next and set it. • Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to •...

  • Page 27: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • Press and hold down the joystick in recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is displayed.

  • Page 28: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and •...
  • Page 29 Preparation Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. u [VOLUME] When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. • Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.
  • Page 30 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P56) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
  • Page 31 Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. Refer to for details.
  • Page 32 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 33 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 34 Preparation Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected. [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene } [SCENE MENU] mode appears. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. [VERSION DISP.] It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. The built-in memory or card is formatted.
  • Page 35 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired • language. Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features.

  • Page 36: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
  • Page 37 Preparation ∫ Basic (P39) Programme AE mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Intelligent auto mode (P44) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. ∫ Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode (P75) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P76) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

  • Page 38: Select The Aspect Ratio

    Preparation Select the Aspect Ratio This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch. [4:3] [3:2] (still pictures only) [16:9] [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV 35 mm film camera high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 39: Basic

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit •...
  • Page 40 Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. The access indication lights (P20) red when pictures • are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your •...

  • Page 41: Focusing

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

  • Page 42: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P122), a tripod or the self-timer (P67). Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the • moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 43: Programme Shift

    Basic Programme shift In programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called programme shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving F4.0 F4.0 1/30...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 45: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [‡] is selected •...

  • Page 46: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to P115 for details. Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.) •...

  • Page 47: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Settings in Intelligent auto mode Only the following functions can be set in this mode. • [REC] mode menu ¢ [PICTURE SIZE] (P106)/[AF TRACKING] (P115) – ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used. [SETUP] menu [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] –...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 4.5k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (4:3/3:2/16:9).
  • Page 49 Basic 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 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

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

  • Page 51: Confirm The Picture In [Rec] Mode (Review)

    Basic Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review) You can confirm the picture in [REC] mode. You can also move between pictures using 2/ 1, use zoom playback (P52), or delete pictures (P54). Select the [Fn BUTTON SET] on the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [REVIEW] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 52: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after • enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. When you change the magnification, the zoom position • indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 53: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P50) MENU All the pictures are played back. /SET [DUAL PLAY] (P128) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P130) The pictures are played back in sequence.

  • Page 54: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted. • To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
  • Page 55 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P150) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed).

  • Page 56: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not • activated. During playback zoom (P52), while playing back motion pictures (P135) and during a slide show (P130), you can only select...

  • Page 57: About The Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the • following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. When the manual exposure assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation – or in the manual exposure mode When the flash is activated –...

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash OPEN Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. Be sure to close the flash when not •...
  • Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.
  • Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range is an approximation. • Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele ¢ ¢ AUTO 80 cm to 8.3 m 30 cm to 5.9 m ISO80 80 cm to 2.3 m 30 cm to 1.6 m ISO100...
  • Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ 1 to 1/2000th ¢2 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th ¢1 1/30 to 1/2000th ¢1 to 1/2000th ‰ Œ ¢2, 3 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN.
  • Page 64 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The • objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ •...

  • Page 65: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
  • Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. • We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, •...

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • Press [MENU/SET]. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the • jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before •...

  • Page 69: Compensating The Exposure

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

  • Page 70: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Multi Aspect

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

  • Page 71: Multi Aspect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Multi Aspect Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2] and [16:9] (with a single shutter sound). Press [DISPLAY] to display [MULTI ASPECT] from the auto bracket. It is switched between auto bracket and multi aspect every time •...
  • Page 72 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When setting multi aspect, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the • pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.

  • Page 73: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Press [ ˜/‚ ] to display the burst mode selection menu, and then press 3/4 to select the burst mode.
  • Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of – card, the picture size and the quality. You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. –...

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ±´ [REC] mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the...

  • Page 76: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed.

  • Page 77: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ² [REC] mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ ²...
  • Page 78 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note Refer to for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures • using the review function or playback mode. If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the •...

  • Page 79: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/2000 F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 F2.5 F2.2 F2.0 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) 1/1.3...

  • Page 80: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. Set the focus selector switch to [MF].

  • Page 81: Mf Assist

    Advanced (Recording pictures) MF ASSIST If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2], MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged. This allows you to focus on the subject more easily. Select [MF ASSIST] on the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 82 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual focus 1 Focus by tilting the joystick toward 3/4. 2 Tilt it a little more in the same direction. 3 Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction to finely focus on the subject. ∫...

  • Page 83: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 4 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. •...

  • Page 84: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 85: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

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

  • Page 86: [Portrait]

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

  • Page 87: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm. • You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P123). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will • light up while recording the audio. The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).

  • Page 88: [Night Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set • to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.

  • Page 89: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P143).

  • Page 90: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P143).

  • Page 91: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully. • Maximum Burst speed approx. 6 pictures/second (built-in memory) ¢ Number of recordable approx.

  • Page 92: [Starry Sky]

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

  • Page 93: [Beach]

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

  • Page 94: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. • Note [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. •...

  • Page 95: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Select the aspect ratio using the aspect ratio selector switch. You cannot record motion picture in [3:2]. • Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 96 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed • card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 97 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note When using a memory card, [3:2] cannot be selected in motion picture mode. When using the • built-in memory, [16:9] and [3:2] cannot be selected in motion picture mode. Refer to P206 for information about the available recording time. •...

  • Page 98: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P25. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.

  • Page 99: Take A Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] • while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 100 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

  • Page 101: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P25. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P22) •...
  • Page 102 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 103: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [FILM MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Every type of film for film cameras has its own colour tone and contrast characteristics. In film mode, you can select the colour tone of the pictures from 9 types in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras.
  • Page 104 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Adjusting each film mode to the desired setting Press 2/1 to select a film. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. Registered settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off. • Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY], and press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 105 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Select the film you would like to use with [MULTI FILM] Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM], and then press 4. Press 3/4 to select multifilms 1 to 3 and press 2/1 to pick out the films you wish to use as the multifilms. One press of the shutter button automatically records the picture to •...

  • Page 106: [Picture Size]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. 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. Applicable modes: ∫...

  • Page 107: [Quality]

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

  • Page 108: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note...

  • Page 109: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 110: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 111 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1. 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 press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly.

  • Page 113: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.

  • Page 114: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 115 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
  • Page 116 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again. • AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed •...

  • Page 117: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF]: ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 118: [Af/Ae Lock]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved.

  • Page 119: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note...
  • Page 120 Advanced (Recording pictures) Decide on the composition, and take the second picture. After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be • superimposed over each other and displayed. After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to •...
  • Page 121 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About automatic gain control setting Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown in step 1 and set it. [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimposed over each other. [OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposed exposure effects will be just right.

  • Page 122: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note Refer to for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be •...

  • Page 123: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...

  • Page 124: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 125: [Flash Synchro]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the...

  • Page 126: [Ext. Viewfinder]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [EXT. VIEWFINDER] When using the external viewfinder (optional), you can switch the screen to a suitable display. Applicable modes: [OFF] [ON]: LCD monitor is off Note Display on the LCD monitor is switched by pressing [DISPLAY] for a few times. Refer to •...

  • Page 127: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. You can widen the field of view when taking pictures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional). Applicable modes: [OFF] When the wide conversion lens is fitted. Note When [ ] is set, the camera is permanently fixed in the Wide-angle position.

  • Page 128: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 1. Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 129 Advanced (Playback) When the magnification is changed, the zoom position indication is displayed for about • 1 second, and then you can move the position of the enlarged part by moving 3/4/2/ same time. You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the •...

  • Page 130: Playing Back Pictures In Sequence (Slide Show)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 131 Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. For details on categories, refer to P133. • Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 132 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next.

  • Page 133: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

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

  • Page 134: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P150) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 130. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 135: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

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

  • Page 136: Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P123) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P154) • information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note Sound can be heard through the speaker.

  • Page 137: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson etc.
  • Page 138 Advanced (Playback) Picture size The picture size are as following. Item 1 picture 9 pictures 0.3 M 0.3 M [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. • Note You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment. •...

  • Page 139: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING], [LEVELING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited • picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
  • Page 140 Advanced (Playback) Note The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected • when the calendar screen is first displayed. If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day •...

  • Page 141: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P143). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 142 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title ([SINGLE] setting) In step when [SINGLE] (P141) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ([MULTI] setting) In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 143: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
  • Page 144 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than (4:3/[ ]), (3:2/ • , the number of pixels in the picture is reduced as follows. ]) or (16:9/[ Aspect ratio setting Picture size >...

  • Page 145: [Resize]

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

  • Page 146: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.

  • Page 147: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counterclockwise Up to 2 o can be adjusted.

  • Page 148: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [16:9] aspect ratio to a [3:2] or a [4:3] aspect ratio. Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 3/4 to select [3:2] or [4:3] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 149: [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].

  • Page 150: [Favorite]

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

  • Page 151: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) [DPOF PRINT] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 152 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing. •...

  • Page 153: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 154: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears •...

  • Page 155: [Copy]

    Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. • (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after •...

  • Page 156: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the •...
  • Page 157 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) If [USB MODE] (P33) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in • advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU SELECT without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.

  • Page 158: File Number

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the • PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware.

  • Page 159: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 160: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

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

  • Page 161: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

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

  • Page 162: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 163 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 164 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...

  • Page 165: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P33) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 166: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment Note Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or • the left and right of the pictures. Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. •...

  • Page 167: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
  • Page 168 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left • and right of the pictures. Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; • optional). Audio will be output as monaural.

  • Page 169: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Using the Conversion Lens (optional) When the wide conversion lens is used, it is possible to achieve a wider field of view in pictures of landscapes or the like. Refer to P127 for details. Preparations: Turn off the camera and remove the lens cap. Remove the lens ring front.
  • Page 170 Connecting to other equipment ∫ The Focus Range When Using the Wide Conversion Lens Wide Conversion Lens Indication Actual magnification 0.75 35 mm film camera equivalent The focus range is 0.75 times the focal distance of the camera. • Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. P127 Refer to for [CONVERSION].

  • Page 171: Using The Protector/Filter

    Connecting to other equipment Using the Protector/Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.
  • Page 172 Connecting to other equipment Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened. • Note Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. •...

  • Page 173: Using The External Flash (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Using the External Flash (optional) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL360; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
  • Page 174 Connecting to other equipment Note When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO], various different flash • settings can be selected to suit the recording mode. For the flash settings that can be selected, refer to P59. When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO] or [AUTO], the flash output •...

  • Page 175: Using External Viewfinder (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Using External Viewfinder (optional) When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. Insert the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional) all the way into the hot shoe A.

  • Page 176: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording mode 3 4 5 6 7 Flash mode (P59) AF area (P41) 9 9 9 Focus (P41) Film mode (P103) Picture size (P106) Quality (P107) Battery indication...
  • Page 177 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 18 19 20 21 18 AF macro mode (P65) : MF (P80) 80 80 : AF tracking (P115) 19 Flash output adjustment (P62) 20 White balance (P110) White balance fine adjustment (P111) 21 ISO sensitivity (P109) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P109)
  • Page 178 Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 Playback mode (P50) Protected picture (P153) Favourites (P150) 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Stamped with text indication (P143) Film mode (P103) Picture size (P106) Picture quality setting (P96) 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1ST DAY...

  • Page 179: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may •...
  • Page 180 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 181 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 182 Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate • handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 183: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 184 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. • When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are –...
  • Page 185 Others [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred writing the data. • > Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage.

  • Page 186: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will

    Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
  • Page 187 Others [FLASH] (P59) When auto bracket has been set • [BURST] • ,, /, ï, ô, 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • [MULTI FILM] in [FILM MODE] is set • When using the conversion lens •...
  • Page 188 Others [WHITE BALANCE] (P110) • ,, ., 1, 2, 3, /, ï, 5, 4, 6, 8, 7, in [SCENE MODE] [WB ADJUST.] (P111) • ,, ., 1, 2, 3, /, ï, 5, 4, 6, 8, 7, in [SCENE MODE] [METERING MODE] Û...
  • Page 189 Others [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P124) 0, ,, /, ï, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • When using the conversion lens • [FLASH SYNCHRO] Û mode • $ mode (P125) • [CONVERSION] (P127) [AF ASSIST LAMP] • in [SCENE MODE] •...
  • Page 190 Others [LEVELING] (P147) Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ • [ASPECT CONV.] (P148) Pictures taken with Y or X • Motion pictures •...

  • Page 191: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P191–202). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P32) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The battery is not inserted correctly.
  • Page 192 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P36) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? • > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P54) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 193 Others The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective. > The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P39) > When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P67) Taking pictures using auto bracket/multi aspect is not possible.
  • Page 194 Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a • bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
  • Page 195 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on • the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
  • Page 196 Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P29) [POWER LCD] is activated. (P29) • The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. Is the [EXT. VIEWFINDER] (P126) set to [ON]? •...
  • Page 197 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. [ROTATE DISP.] (P149) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P149) • The picture is not played back. Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P50) •...
  • Page 198 Others With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P22) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may •...
  • Page 199 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? • > Set the TV input to external input mode. Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or •...
  • Page 200 Others The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC. Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly? • > Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P33, 156) The card is not recognised by the PC.
  • Page 201 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P35) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P124) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
  • Page 202 Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present. It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on •...

  • Page 203: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 204 Others Aspect ratio (0.3M Picture size (2048k1536) (1600k1200) (640k480) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 1 GB 1180 1830 4640 7550 Card 2 GB 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780...
  • Page 205 Others Aspect ratio (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2656k1768) (2112k1408) (2048k1360) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1230 1310 Card 2 GB 1610 1270 2450 1360 2560 4 GB 1630 3170 2510 4820...
  • Page 206 Others Aspect ratio 16:9 (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2784k1568) (2208k1248) (1920k1080) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 690 1340 900 1720 Card 2 GB 890 1700 160 170 1390 2670 165 170 1800 3410 4 GB...
  • Page 207 Others (DMC-LX3PL/DMC-LX3SG/DMC-LX3GC/DMC-LX3GJ) ¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen. (DMC-LX3EG/DMC-LX3E) ¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible.

  • Page 208: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.7 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.63q CCD, total pixel number 11,300,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 2.5kzoom, fl5.1 mm to 12.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 60 mm)/F2.0 to F2.8...
  • Page 209 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second (3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.) Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 35 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200...
  • Page 210 Others Motion pictures: When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] 640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card), 320k240 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9] 1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card) 848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card) Quality: Fine/Standard/RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard Recording file format...

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