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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FZ18
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Cover Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FZ18 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. VQT1K47...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to thank components, menu items, etc. of your Digital you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat different from Camera. Please read these Operating...
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 4 Please confirm the latest information on the liquids to get into the space around the following website. lens, buttons etc. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs • If water or seawater splashes on the (This Site is English only.) camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Advanced (Recording pictures) Before Use About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..45 • Changing the information Information for Your Safety .......2 displayed...........45 • Brightening the LCD Monitor .....48 Preparation Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash............50 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..55 Standard Accessories .......7 Compensating the Exposure ....57 Names of the Components .......8 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ..59...
  • Page 6 Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) ......90 Connecting to other equipment Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....92 • [W.BALANCE] ........93 Connecting to a PC .......142 • [WB ADJUST.] ........95 Printing the Pictures ......145 • [INTELLIGENT ISO]......96 Playing Back Pictures on a TV •...

  • Page 7: Preparation

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

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the In these operating instructions, the operations using the joystick are Components described as illustrated below shown. e.g.: When you tilt the joystick right e.g.: When you press the centre of the joystick 12 LCD monitor (P45, 152) Lens (P156) 13 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button...
  • Page 9 25 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P142, 145, 150) 26 [DC IN] socket (P142, 145) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 27 Terminal door...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Preparation ∫ Strap (supplied) Attaching the Lens Cap/ 1 Pass the strap through the hole at Strap the strap eyelet. ∫ Lens Cap (supplied) 1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the strap through the stopper 2 Pass the same string through the and fasten the strap.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens 3 Tighten the screw. Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. •...
  • Page 12 Preparation • You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way. • When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood.

  • Page 13: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P19) 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.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation • Charging is complete when the Charging the Battery [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after with the Charger about 120 minutes). • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, read P15. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery 3 Detach the battery after charging is before use.

  • Page 15: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • Temperature: 23 °C/ ¢ operating conditions and storing condition of Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. the battery. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). ∫ Charging • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the Charging Approx.
  • Page 16 Preparation ∫ Charging conditions • Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.) • The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g.

  • Page 17: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P29) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. - 17 -...

  • Page 18: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    Preparation When the switch is slid to the other side, About the Built-in these functions become available.) Memory/the Card (optional) The built-in memory can be used as a • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is temporary storage device when the card compatible with SD Memory Cards based on being used becomes full.

  • Page 19: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 1 Press [MENU/SET]. (Clock Set) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. OFF ON A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P90) •...

  • Page 20: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 21: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation ∫ Basic About the Mode Dial Programme AE mode (P31) If you turn on this unit and then rotate the The exposure is automatically adjusted by mode dial, you can not only switch the camera. between recording and playback but also switch to a scene mode that matches your Intelligent auto mode (P35)
  • Page 22 Preparation Advanced scene mode Portrait mode (P73) Use this mode to take pictures of people. Scenery mode (P74) Use this mode to take pictures of scenery. Sports mode (P74) Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc. Night portrait mode (P75) Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time...

  • Page 23: Setting The Menu

    Preparation ∫ About the menu icons Setting the Menu : The [CUSTOM] mode is displayed. ∫ Displaying the menu screens [REC] mode menu (P92) Press [MENU/SET]. This is displayed when the mode dial is e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is set to [ displayed.
  • Page 24 Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen ∫ Setting menu items • The following example shows how to set Press [MENU/SET]. [PICT.SIZE] when programme AE mode [ ] • When the mode dial is set to [ is selected. ], you can also close the 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item.

  • Page 25: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation • In intelligent auto mode [ ], the auto About the Setup Menu review function is fixed to [1SEC.]. • Set items as required. [POWER SAVE] • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the (Turning off this unit automatically.) initial settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 26 Preparation [MONITOR/VIEWFINDER] [ZOOM RESUME] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P23) select the item to set. (P23) You can adjust the brightness of the monitor The zoom position is stored when this unit is or the Viewfinder in 7 steps.
  • Page 27 Preparation [BEEP] [NO.RESET] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P23) select the item to set. (P23) This allows you to set the beep. Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
  • Page 28 Preparation [VIDEO OUT] [SCENE MENU] (P72, 76) MENU (Playback mode only) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P23) select the item to set. (P23) Set the screen that will appear when the Set to match the colour television system in...

  • Page 29: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Display

    Preparation LCD Monitor/Viewfinder 10 Built-in memory/Card • The access indication lights red when Display/Switching the pictures are being recorded on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder built-in memory (or the card). – When using the built-in memory Display ∫ Screen display in programme AE mode –...
  • Page 30 Preparation • Refer to P152 for information about other screen displays. ∫ Switching the screen display You can change the screen display by pressing [DISPLAY]. This allows you to display information while taking pictures such as the picture size or the number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information.

  • Page 31: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 F2.8 1/30 1/30 • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green.
  • Page 32 Basic ∫ Exposure (P57) • The exposure is automatically adjusted to • When you press the shutter button, the LCD the appropriate exposure on this unit monitor may become bright or dark for a (AE=Auto Exposure). However, depending moment however the recorded picture will on the recording conditions such as when not be affected.
  • Page 33 Basic ∫ When you want to take a picture of a ∫ Direction detection function subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Pictures recorded with the camera held Lock) vertically are played back vertically (rotated). When recording a picture of people with a (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P125) is set to...
  • Page 34 Basic ∫ Programme shift ∫ Example of 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 subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in 1 / 2...

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ∫ Scene detection Taking pictures using The camera will distinguish the scene that the automatic function matches the subject and the recording (Intelligent Auto Mode) conditions. ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable.) Determined scene : [i-PORTRAIT] The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the : [i-SCENERY]...
  • Page 36 Basic ∫ Changing the settings ∫ Other settings in intelligent auto mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu or the [SETUP] menu, and In intelligent auto mode [ ], other settings then select the item to set. (P23) are fixed as follows.
  • Page 37 Basic ∫ Focus range in intelligent auto mode • It is possible to select either AUTO [ or Forced OFF [ ] depending upon 1 cm whether the flash is open or closed. When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO [ AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Changing the zoom speed Taking Pictures with the You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds Zoom depending on the rotation angle of the zoom lever. The zoom speed becomes slower when the Using the Optical Zoom rotation angle is small and the zoom speed becomes faster when the rotation angle is large.

  • Page 39: Using The Extra Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Basic Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • If you set a picture size that activates the extra optical zoom, the extra optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when This camera has a 18k optical zoom.

  • Page 40: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Entering the digital zoom range Using the Digital Zoom The on-screen zoom indication may Further extending the zoom momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again.

  • Page 41: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic ∫ Enlarging the picture Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [T]. • Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8k magnification. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after You can check the recorded pictures while still...

  • Page 42: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Basic • In review playback in recording mode and Playing back/Deleting in multi playback (P113), the pictures can Pictures only be forwarded or rewound one by one. • This camera is based on the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” which The picture data on the built-in memory is was established by the “JEITA (Japan played back or deleted when a card is not...
  • Page 43 Basic ∫ To delete a single picture 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and 1 Press [ then press 4 to set. ] while the picture is being played back. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 44 Basic • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will stop halfway. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional).

  • Page 45: About The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor/ In recording mode Viewfinder Changing the information displayed 1 Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) C Normal display •...
  • Page 46 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Out-of-frame display In playback mode Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the screen. 1ST DAY months days...
  • Page 47 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Monitor priority ∫ Histogram When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the A histogram is a graph that displays [SETUP] menu (P26), the LCD monitor is brightness along the horizontal axis (black to turned on in the following cases. white) and the number of pixels at each You can save the time it would take to switch brightness level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 48: Brightening The Lcd Monitor

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Brightening the LCD Monitor • 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 1 Press [LCD MODE] for 1 second. other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation or in the manual exposure mode...
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling setting The Power LCD is If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for [AUTO automatically activated in 1 second the screen shown in step POWER LCD] bright places such as displayed. Select [OFF] to cancell a setting. outdoors etc.

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

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash Taking Pictures using setting the Built-in Flash Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Press 1 [ ]. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. OPEN • You can also press 1 [ ] to select. A To open the flash •...
  • Page 51 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording : Forced ON mode The flash is activated every time The available flash settings depend on the regardless of the recording conditions. recording mode. • Use this when your subject is back-lit (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial or under fluorescent light.
  • Page 52 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take ¥ ± ± — — — pictures ¥ — — — — — ISO sensitivity Available flash range ¥ — — — — — [AUTO] Wide ¥ ± — — —...
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Adjusting flash output • When the flash is used at the ISO sensitivity [AUTO] setting, the ISO sensitivity is Adjust the flash output when the subject is increased automatically to the maximum small or reflection ratio is extremely high or [ISO400] level.
  • Page 54 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Do not look directly at the flash at close range when it is activated. • 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.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures with the 4 Press the shutter button halfway to Self-timer focus and then press it fully to take the picture. 1 Press 2 [ 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. A Press the shutter button halfway to focus. B Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
  • Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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 recording.

  • Page 57: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Operation with the joystick Compensating the ] with 2 on the joystick Select [ Exposure and then compensate the exposure with 3/4. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) • EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. •...

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket • When setting auto bracket, the auto bracket icon [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically selected exposure compensation range.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst Taking Pictures using mode Burst Mode Number of recordable pic- Burst speed tures (pictures) (pictures/ second) ¢ max. 4 max. 7 Depends on the approx. 2 remaining capacity of the 1 Press and hold the single or burst built-in memory/card.
  • Page 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) • 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 62: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Tele-macro function Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking If you zoom to a magnification of 12k to 18k pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a (close to Tele), you can take a picture of an subject as close as 1 cm from the lens by object that is only 1 m from the lens.
  • Page 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer in macro mode. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.

  • Page 64: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number When you want to take a sharp picture of a when you want a sharp focus background. fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter Set the aperture value to a lower number speed.

  • Page 65: Manual Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Manual exposure 3 Take the picture. Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. F5.6 F5.6 1/125 1/125 1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/1 to set the aperture value and the shutter speed. ∫...

  • Page 66: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Manual exposure Shutter Speed Available Aperture Available Shutter Value Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture-priority AE F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000 Available Aperture Shutter Speed F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 Value (Sec) F5.6 to F7.1...

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ MF ASSIST Taking Pictures with If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when Manual Focus [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.
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ One shot AF [MF1] The centre of the screen is You can focus on the subject with auto focus enlarged. You can adjust the by selecting [MF] with [AF/MF] and then focus while determining the pressing the AF macro/focus switch button. composition of the whole of the This is convenient for prefocus.
  • Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the zoom area The magnified area can be changed while the • You can also use manual focus while in screen is expanded using MF Assist. This is motion picture mode [ ], but the focus convenient when you want to change the cannot be adjusted during recording.

  • Page 70: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering Personal 4 Press 3/4 to select [ ], [ ] or ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) MENU 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then Select the desired recording mode and the press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 71: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When changing the menu settings Taking pictures in Even if the menu settings are changed Custom mode temporarily with [ SET1], [ SET2] or SET3] selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged. To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data using [CUST.

  • Page 72: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information Taking expressive • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an portraits and landscape advanced scene mode in step pictures (Advanced explanations about each advanced scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] scene mode) again, the screen returns to the screen shown in step In this mode, you can take quality pictures of...

  • Page 73: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] • In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the The person stands out from the background [INTELLIGENT ISO] operates, and the and has a healthier complexion. maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. In other modes, the ISO sensitivity [NORMAL PORTRAIT] is fixed to [ISO100].

  • Page 74: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] [SPORTS] This allows you to take pictures of a wide Set here when you want to take pictures of landscape. sports scenes or other fast-moving events. [NORMAL SCENERY] [NORMAL SPORTS] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping as a priority.

  • Page 75: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] • The range in which the focus is adjusted is This allows you to take pictures of a person shown below. and the background with near real-life – [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1.2 m to 5 m brightness.

  • Page 76: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information Taking pictures that • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a match the scene being scene mode in step , explanations about recorded each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns (Scene mode) to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) When you select a scene mode to match the...

  • Page 77: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] [PARTY] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P76) menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This mode allows you to take pictures of food Select this when you want to take pictures at with a natural hue without being affected by a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.

  • Page 78: [Candle Light]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CANDLE LIGHT] [SUNSET] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P76) menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This mode allows you to take pictures with a Select this when you want to take pictures of candle-lit atmosphere.

  • Page 79: [High Sens.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH SENS.] [BABY1]/[BABY2] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P76) MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The menu and select a scene mode. (P76) sensitivity automatically switches to between This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy...

  • Page 80: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Display the age/name [PET] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P76) 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.

  • Page 81: [Panning]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the shutter speed [PANNING] 1 Press 3/4 to select [SHUTTER-PRIORITY] and press MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] [MENU/SET]. menu and select a scene mode. (P76) When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused.

  • Page 82: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] • The shutter speed in panning mode MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] becomes slower to achieve the panning menu and select a scene mode. (P76) effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur. This allows you to take vivid pictures of a •...

  • Page 83: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Starry sky mode [FIREWORKS] • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] taking pictures with the self-timer. menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 84: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] • The focus range is 5 m to ¶ in AF mode. MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] (We recommend performing steps 1 to 5 menu and select a scene mode. (P76) for prefocus.) This allows you to take even more vivid •...

  • Page 85: [Snow]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P76) menu and select a scene mode. (P76) This allows you to take pictures that show the This mode allows you to take pictures through snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a an airplane window.

  • Page 86: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect Motion Picture Mode ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 87 • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 88: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date Recording which Day of (e.g.: The following are examples of the the Vacation You Take screen in programme AE mode [ ].) the Picture 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
  • Page 89 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date 6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return The travel date is automatically cancelled if date and then press [MENU/SET]. 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]...

  • Page 90: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the Time at (Perform steps the Travel Destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press (World Time) [MENU/SET] to set. MENU If you set your home area and the travel destination area when travelling abroad etc., 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area and the local time at the travel destination area...
  • Page 91 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the first destination area is displayed on the top time, the screen returns to the screen shown right of the screen and the time difference in step 1 of “Setting the home area from the home area is displayed at the...

  • Page 92: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode : [COL.EFFECT] (P107) : [PICT.ADJ.] (P108) Menu : [FLIP ANIM.] (P109) : [CONVERSION] (P111) : [CLOCK SET] (P19) ∫ Using the quick setting Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting colour effect, picture adjustment •...

  • Page 93: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto white balance [W.BALANCE] The available white balance range is shown in Adjusting the hue for a more the following illustration. When you take a natural picture picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish.
  • Page 94 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/ • When you take a picture with the flash, the SET]. white balance may not be properly adjusted 2 Select [ WHITE SET 1] or if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.

  • Page 95: [Wb Adjust.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WB ADJUST.] • You can finely adjust the white balance Finely adjusting the white balance independently for each white balance item. • The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash. MENU •...

  • Page 96: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When you press the shutter button halfway, [INTELLIGENT ISO] ] A appears. When you press the Automatically setting the optimal shutter button fully, the shutter speed and ISO sensitivity and shutter speed the ISO sensitivity appear for a while. MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu...

  • Page 97: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P92) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light.

  • Page 98: [Pict.size]/[Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (8M) 3264k2448 pixels Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures (5M EZ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M EZ) 2048k1536 pixels ¢ (2M EZ) 1600k1200 pixels (0.3M EZ) 640k480 pixels ¢...
  • Page 99 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Quality Fine (Low compression): • The number of pixels that can be selected This gives priority to picture differs depending on the aspect ratio. If you quality. Picture quality will be high. change the aspect ratio, set the picture size. •...

  • Page 100: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] [METERING MODE] Recording still pictures with audio Deciding the method to measure brightness MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU and select the item to set. (P92) Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu You can record audio with the still picture if and select the item to set.

  • Page 101: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Spot-focusing: [AF MODE] The camera focuses on Setting the focus method a limited narrow area in the screen. MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P92) ∫ About face detection Select the mode that matches the recording This function detects a person’s face in the conditions and the composition.
  • Page 102 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ ] or [ • The camera may detect the subjects other • You can focus on the subject more quickly than a person as the face. In this case, than other AF modes. switch the AF mode to any modes other than •...
  • Page 103 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About AF area selection When selecting [ ], [ ] or [ You can select the AF area when [ You can select 1 AF area from the 11 areas. ], [ ] or [ ] is selected. 1 Set the focus to AF or AF macro.

  • Page 104: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is also possible to display this screen using [STABILIZER] the quick setting (P92). Detecting jitter and compensating • The camera automatically detects the jitter for it and the movement of the subject and displays these on the indicator. •...

  • Page 105: [Cont.af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONT.AF] [AF ASSIST LAMP] Continuously focusing on a Focusing in low light conditions subject becomes easier MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P92) and select the item to set.

  • Page 106: [Af/Ae Lock]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] • Be careful about the following when using Fixing the focus and exposure the AF assist lamp. – Do not look at the AF assist lamp at close range. MENU – Detach the lens hood. Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu –...

  • Page 107: [Col.effect]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When [AF/AE] is selected [COL.EFFECT] (Fixing the focus and the exposure) Setting colour effects for the 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. recorded pictures 2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and the exposure. •...

  • Page 108: [Pict.adj.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for • When you take pictures in dark places, the recorded pictures picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu...

  • Page 109: [Flip Anim.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3/4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] [FLIP ANIM.] and then press 1. Connecting images to create a motion picture file MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P92) This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by...
  • Page 110 Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 Press [MENU/SET], press 3/4 to 7 Press 4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE], press 1 and select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1. then create a flip animation. MENU • The file number appears after creating a flip animation.

  • Page 111: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Attach the tele conversion lens or [CONVERSION] close-up lens. Using an optional lens MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P92) The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows you to record even more close-up pictures (1.7k more).
  • Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Zoom magnification when a lens is attached • When there is dirt (water, oil, and Magnification fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, ¢ to 18 Tele conversion lens the image may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth to 18 Close-up lens...

  • Page 113: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple ∫ Example of 25 screens Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) ∫ To return to normal playback Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 114: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording Date • The picture that was selected will appear. (Calendar Playback) ∫ To return to the 1 screen playback screen After the calendar screen is displayed, rotate You can display pictures by recording date the zoom lever towards [ ] [T] to display 25...

  • Page 115: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or Zoom press [MENU/SET]. ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES].

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

    Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during motion picture Pictures/Pictures with playback. Audio Fast rewind Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. ∫ Motion pictures To pause Press 2/1 to select a picture with a Press 3 during motion picture playback.
  • Page 117 Advanced (Playback) • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P27) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. •...

  • Page 118: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Saving a single still picture with Creating still pictures 9 screens from the motion picture from a motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture.
  • Page 119 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the 9 screens playback When a motion picture with [ ] or [ ] was selected screen The recorded motion picture is created using After the 9 screens playback screen is 10 still picture frames per second. displayed, rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 120: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P121) : [CATEGORY] (P122) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P125) You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE] (P125) mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.

  • Page 121: [Slide Show]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a press [MENU/SET]. fixed duration (Screen when [ALL] is selected) MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P120) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen.

  • Page 122: [Category]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect [CATEGORY] Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on Searching by recording information the screen shown in step and set. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu Can be set to [1SEC.], and select the item to set.
  • Page 123 Advanced (Playback) 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording information [CATEGORY] e.g. scene modes category to play back and then [PORTRAIT] mode, press [MENU/SET] to set. [i-PORTRAIT], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [i-NIGHT (Portrait etc.) PORTRAIT], [BABY1]/ [BABY2] [SCENERY] mode, [i-SCENERY], MENU (Scenery [SUNSET], etc.) [AERIAL PHOTO]...
  • Page 124 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Playing back a slide show ∫ Recording a slide show If you record a category slide show, you can 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the play it back by selecting [ ] in category to play back and then [SLIDE SHOW] on P121.

  • Page 125: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] • You cannot play back motion pictures as a To display the picture rotated slide show. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu • Still pictures created from a motion picture and select the item to set. (P120) (P118) cannot be played back from the...
  • Page 126 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Rotate (The picture is rotated manually.) • If you take pictures when aiming the camera 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and up or down, it may not be possible to display then press 4. the pictures vertically. •...

  • Page 127: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture [FAVORITE] then press 3. Setting your favourite pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P120) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites.

  • Page 128: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to input the text [TITLE EDIT] Adding text (comments) to pictures (comments) and then press [MENU/ SET] to register the text. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P120) You can add text (comments) to pictures.
  • Page 129 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and • Registered text can be displayed on the then press 4 to SET/CANCEL. screen of this unit. • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.

  • Page 130: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting [TEXT STAMP] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and Stamping text, dates and other registered information on recorded then press4. pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P120) Registered text, recorded date, age and travel dates can be stamped onto recorded pictures.
  • Page 131 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with the menu. a picture size larger than [ ], the ] A appears on • The text stamp icon [ picture size will become smaller as shown screen if the picture is stamped with text.

  • Page 132: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) [DPOF PRINT] • When you print pictures stamped with Setting the picture to print and the text, the date will be printed over the number of prints stamped text if you specify printing of the MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu date at the photo shop or on the printer.
  • Page 133 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then print and then press 3/4 to set the press [MENU/SET]. number of prints. MENU 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the •...

  • Page 134: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Preventing accidental erasure of Order Format”. This feature allows you to pictures write print information to media and then use MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu the information on a DPOF-compliant and select the item to set.

  • Page 135: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures • If you press [MENU/SET] while cancelling protection, the cancelling will stop halfway. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu • The protect setting may not be effective on and select the item to set.

  • Page 136: [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] [RESIZE] Making the picture size smaller and then press [MENU/SET]. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P120) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website.

  • Page 137: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] [TRIMMING] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enlarging a picture and trimming it MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P120) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 138: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 2/1 to determine the [ASPECT CONV.] horizontal position and press the Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 shutter button to set. picture MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P120) You can convert pictures taken with a [ aspect ratio to a [...

  • Page 139: [Copy]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3 to select [YES] and then [COPY] Copying the picture data press [MENU/SET]. (The illustration shows the screen when MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu pictures are copied from the built-in and select the item to set. (P120) memory to a card.) You can copy recorded picture data from the...

  • Page 140: [Format]

    ] is selected, that picture is not copied. • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. MENU (Even if the pictures were recorded with a...
  • Page 141 Advanced (Playback) • Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data including any protected pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting.

  • Page 142: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by •...
  • Page 143 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About motion picture playback on a PC ∫ Folder Composition Use the software “QuickTime” in the CD-ROM Folders are displayed as shown in the (supplied) to play back motion pictures following illustration. recorded on this camera on a PC. ≥Built-in memory DCIM •...
  • Page 144 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is used • Do not use any other USB connection cables In the following cases, the picture is not except the supplied one. recorded in the same folder as the previously •...

  • Page 145: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the PC. When you want to switch between the built-in memory and the card, disconnect the USB connection cable, By connecting the camera directly to a printer insert (or remove) the card and then connect supporting PictBridge via the USB connection...
  • Page 146 Connecting to other equipment 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. • If the mode dial is not set to [ ] when the 2 Set the mode dial to [ camera is connected to the printer, disconnect the USB connection cable, set 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the mode dial to [ ] and then connect the...
  • Page 147 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing it ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and 1 Press 3. then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and PictBridge 100 _ 0001 then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 148 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] prints, the paper size and the page and then press [MENU/SET]. layout Select and set each item in step MULTI SELECT • When you want to print pictures in a paper PRINT START size or a layout which is not supported by the PRINT WITH DATE...
  • Page 149 Connecting to other equipment • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable unit) when the cable disconnection warning icon Settings on the printer are ] is displayed. (Depending on the printer, prioritised.

  • Page 150: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen • Depending on the aspect setting, 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 151: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    Others Others Using the MC Protector/ ND Filter • Do not attach the MC protector and ND filter at the same time. • If the MC protector/ND filter are tightened The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional) is too much, you may not be able to remove a transparent filter which affects neither the them.

  • Page 152: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display In recording Recording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P50) AF area (P31) Focus (P31) Picture size (P98) Quality (P98) F2.8 F2.8 1/30 1/30 In Motion picture mode (P86) : Jitter alert (P33) Battery indication (P29)
  • Page 153 Others 30 Current date and time/ 18 19 Travel destination setting (P90): • This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode. Zoom (P38)/Extra optical zoom (P39)/ Digital zoom (P40): Operation for backlight compensation 33 32...
  • Page 154 Others 17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P88) 18 Power LCD mode (P48) 100 _ 0001 19 Title edit completed display (P128) PLAY AUDIO 20 Audio playback (P116) Motion picture mode (P116): 1ST DAY F2.8 1/30 ISO100 PLAY MOTION 10:00 1.DEC.

  • Page 155: Cautions For Use

    Others Do not spray the camera with insecticides Cautions for Use or volatile chemicals. • If the camera is sprayed with such ∫ Optimal use of the camera chemicals, the body of the camera may be Take care not to drop or knock the unit or damaged and the surface finish may peel off.
  • Page 156 Others ∫ About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ∫ Battery • Do not press the LCD monitor with The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion excessive force. Uneven colours may battery. Its ability to generate power appear on the LCD monitor and it may comes from the chemical reaction that malfunction.
  • Page 157 Panasonic will not • Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the be liable for any damage suffered due to loss terminals on the back of the card and do not of recorded data.

  • Page 158: Message Display

    Others Message Display [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] Confirmation messages or error messages There is no space left on the built-in memory will be displayed on the screen in some or the card. cases. •...
  • Page 159 Others [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/ Use a card compatible with this unit. (P4, 18) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if • The AV cable is connected to the camera. using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded. If you return the menu settings to the initial • Is the mode dial correctly set? settings at the time of purchase, the condition • Is there any memory remaining on the may improve.
  • Page 161 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 9: A reddish vertical line appears on the optical image stabilizer is not effective. LCD monitor when the shutter button • The shutter speed will become slower and is pressed halfway or when recording the optical image stabilizer function may motion pictures.
  • Page 162 Others ∫ LCD monitor/Viewfinder ∫ Flash 1: The LCD monitor/Viewfinder becomes 1: The flash is not activated. darker or brighter for a moment. • Is the flash closed? • This phenomenon appears when you – Press the flash open button to open the press the shutter button halfway to set the flash.
  • Page 163 Others 4: The picture is displayed with a date ∫ Playback different from the actual recording date 1: The picture being played back is in calendar playback. rotated and displayed in an unexpected • Was the picture edited with a PC or direction.
  • Page 164 Others 8: The ends of the pictures are cut at ∫ TV, PC and printer printing. 1: The picture does not appear on the • When using a printer with a trimming or television. borderless printing function, cancel this • Is the camera connected to the TV function before printing.
  • Page 165 Others 7: The lens clicks. ∫ Others • When the brightness changes due to 1: An unreadable language was selected zoom or camera movement etc., the lens by mistake. may click and the picture on the screen • Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] may drastically change.
  • Page 166 Others 12: The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery is inserted or removed when the camera is not turned off, the recorded folder numbers are lost. However if you turn the camera on again and record pictures, the recorded folder numbers are different from the prior recorded folder numbers.

  • Page 167: Number Of Recordable Pictures And 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 168 Others Aspect ratio (7M): (4.5M EZ): Picture size (3264k2176 pixels) (2560k1712 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1070 1700 4 GB 1080 2110 1740 3350...
  • Page 169 Others Aspect ratio (3.5M EZ): (2M EZ): Picture size (2560k1440 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1020 1720 2 GB 1040 2040 1800 3410 4 GB...
  • Page 170 Others • If you set the quality to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG], the picture size is fixed to the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio. • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may not decrease in order.

  • Page 171: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.5 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.7 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels 1/2.5 q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary colour Image sensor:...
  • Page 172 Others Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] in scene mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion picture mode: 1/30th of a second to 1/13000th of a second White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Flash/Halogen/White set1/White set2 Exposure (AE): Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV)
  • Page 173 Others Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital: “USB 2.0” (Full Speed) Analogue video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Terminal [DIGITAL/AV OUT]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) [DC IN]: Type 3 jack Dimensions: Approx.

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