Panasonic DMC-F5 manual

VQT4W38 M1212KZ0 Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-F5 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)[...]

- 2 - VQT4W38 Contents Before use Before use ......................................................................................................................... 5 Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 7 Names and Functions of Main Parts .....................[...]

- 3 - VQT4W38 Contents Using the [Setup] menu ................................................................................................. 39 [Clock Set] ................................................................................................................... ...................... 39 [Beep] ..........................................[...]

- 4 - VQT4W38 Contents ■ How to read this document ● Recording mode icons Recording mode: Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 64 [Slide Show] ...............................................................[...]

- 5 - VQT4W38 Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor , or camera body . This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard sur[...]

- 6 - VQT4W38 Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly . ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent r[...]

- 7 - VQT4W38 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner ’s Manual. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text[...]

- 8 - VQT4W38 Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 23 4 5 6 1 Lens 2 Flash ( → 22, 45) 3 Self-timer indicator ( → 47) 4 Microphone ( → 22, 29) 5 Speaker ( → 39) 6 Lens barrel ● The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.[...]

- 9 - VQT4W38 Names and Functions of Main Parts 7 LCD monitor ( → 42, 80, 81) 8 Camera [ON/OFF] button ( → 19, 21) Use this to turn the camera on and off. 9 Shutter button ( → 22, 24) Use this to focus and record still pictures. 10 [DIGIT AL] socket ( → 74, 76) This socket is also used when charging the battery . ( → 11 ) • When connect[...]

- 10 - VQT4W38 Names and Functions of Main Parts Cursor button [MENU/SET] Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. ( → 37) Left cursor button ( ) • Self-timer ( → 47) Down cursor button ( ) • Changing information display ( → 42) Up cursor button ( ) • Exposure Compensation. ( → 48) Right cursor button ( ) • Flash ( ?[...]

- 1 1 - VQT4W38 Charging battery Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge T urn off Ye s T urn on No ● If the battery is not inserted, neither charg[...]

- 12 - VQT4W38 Charging battery Inserting the battery T o charge the battery , insert it into the camera. T urn off the camera and slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated Insert the battery all the way • Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. • Insert all the way firmly until a locking[...]

- 13 - VQT4W38 Charging battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). T urn off the camera ■ Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera us[...]

- 14 - VQT4W38 Charging battery ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer .) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 120 min • The charging time indicated above is the time require[...]

- 15 - VQT4W38 Charging battery Remaining battery Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery . Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may[...]

- 16 - VQT4W38 Inserting and removing the card (optional) ■ T o remove card Press the center of the card T urn off the camera and slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated Insert the card all the way • Check orientation: terminals face LCD • Push in until it clicks. Do not touch terminal Close the card/bat[...]

- 17 - VQT4W38 About built-in memory/cards Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 10 MB) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . ( → 70) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer [...]

- 18 - VQT4W38 About built-in memory/cards Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press to switch display) Displayed when n[...]

- 19 - VQT4W38 Setting the clock Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display order o[...]

- 20 - VQT4W38 Setting the clock Changing time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 24 hours even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 5 hours beforehand. Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup][...]

- 21 - VQT4W38 Sequence of operations 3 Use cursor button to select the recording mode and press [MENU/SET] [Auto Scene Mode] T ake pictures with automatic settings. ( → 24) [Normal Picture] Mode T ake pictures with your own settings. ( → 27) [Panorama Shot] Mode T ake panorama pictures. ( → 49) [Scene Mode] T ake pictures according to scene.[...]

- 22 - VQT4W38 Sequence of operations 4 Aim the camera and shoot ■ T aking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures ( → 29) Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording Shutter butto[...]

- 23 - VQT4W38 Sequence of operations 5 Press the Playback button Playback button 6 View pictures ( → 31, 34, 51) • Press to select a picture • Press to play back motion pictures or panorama pictures ( → 49) ■ T aking pictures once again • Press Playback button to enter the recording mode 7 T urn off the camera (Press the Camera [ON/OFF[...]

- 24 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode] Recording mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually . [...]

- 25 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode] Using flash Press to select or . ● When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically depending on conditions. ( → 46) ● When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated. ● When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced. Automat[...]

- 26 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode] [Auto Scene Mode] restrictions Only the menu items that are displayed in the [Auto Scene Mode] can be set. The settings selected in the [Normal Picture] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed. ● The settings for the followin[...]

- 27 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode Recording mode: Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen Use cursor button to select [Normal Picture] Mode and press [MENU/SET] T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Using the [[...]

- 28 - VQT4W38 Adjusting focus When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center , follow the steps below . Adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When f[...]

- 29 - VQT4W38 Recording motion pictures Recording mode: Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen Use cursor button to select the desired recording mode and press [MENU/SET] • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] Mode ( ). Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Quality] ( → 63) Elapsed[...]

- 30 - VQT4W38 Recording motion pictures ■ Recording motion pictures in A motion picture will be recorded without Automatic Scene Detection operating. ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture[...]

- 31 - VQT4W38 V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . Press the Playback button • Press again to enter the recording mode. Use the cursor button to select a picture that you want to play back • Hold down to qui[...]

- 32 - VQT4W38 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Press the T side of the zoom button Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.) 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x Press the T side of the zoom button Press the W side of the zoom button • Move zoom position → ● Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playb[...]

- 33 - VQT4W38 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar” Press the W side of the zoom button several times Selected date 1-picture screen 12-picture screen 30-picture screen Calendar screen Press the W side of the zoom button Press the T side of the zoom button • When you select a recording date[...]

- 34 - VQT4W38 Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen. Example: After 10 minutes and 30 seconds: [10m30s] Motion picture icon ■[...]

- 35 - VQT4W38 Deleting pictures Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) ● Do not turn off th[...]

- 36 - VQT4W38 Deleting pictures T o delete multiple (up to 50)/T o delete all pictures Press [ ] while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ■ [Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]. • T o cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Use cursor button to select [OK] and press [M[...]

- 37 - VQT4W38 Setting the menu Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Normal Picture] Mode Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET] : Pages The pages can [...]

- 38 - VQT4W38 Setting the menu Menu type [Rec] menu (In recording mode only) Changing picture preferences ( → 56) • Enables you to set the coloring, picture size, and other items. [Motion Picture] menu (In recording mode only) Recording motion pictures using your own settings ( → 63) • Y ou can select the picture quality . [Setup] menu Mak[...]

- 39 - VQT4W38 Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Clock Set] ( → 19, 20) Set time, date, and display format. [Beep] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. / / : Low / High / Mute [V olume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] [Video Rec Area] Enables verification of the recordable are[...]

- 40 - VQT4W38 Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Light Freq.] Correct flickers on the LCD monitor . [50Hz] / [60Hz] • If the LCD monitor flickers when you record pictures under lighting such as fluorescent or LED lighting, set the utility frequency of the area where you are using the camera. [Auto Review] Automatically display still pi[...]

- 41 - VQT4W38 Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/ built-in memory carefully before formatting. • When formatting th[...]

- 42 - VQT4W38 Changing recording information display Y ou can switch between the various types of information shown on the LCD monitor, such as recording information. ■ In Recording Mode Recording information, Number of recordable pictures Recording information, Available recording time No display ∗ ∗ When pressing the shutter button halfway[...]

- 43 - VQT4W38 Using Zoom Recording mode: Y ou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) When Extended Optical Zoom is set Optical Zoom range Zoom bar Digital Zoom range Zoom ratio Focus range ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ● The zoom rati[...]

- 44 - VQT4W38 Using Zoom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. ( → 56) ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 5x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. ■ Extended Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 10.5x is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture Si[...]

- 45 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with flash Recording mode: Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] T ype, operations Uses ∗ 1 [Auto] • Automatically judges when to use flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 2 • Automatically judges when to use flash (reduce red-eye) T aking pictures of subjects[...]

- 46 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with flash ■ A vailable types in each mode ( ○ : Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ ∗ 1 ○○○ – ○○○ – ○○ ––– ○ – – ○○○ – ○○○ –––– ○ ––– ○○○○○○○○ ∗ 1 Set to , , or depending on the subject and brightness[...]

- 47 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET] T ake a picture Press the shutter button full[...]

- 48 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: This feature allows the user to manually adjust the exposure when a proper auto exposure cannot be obtained. Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] EV • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction. [...]

- 49 - VQT4W38 T aking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode Recording mode: Creates a single panorama picture by stitching multiple still pictures taken in rapid succession. Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen Use cursor button to select [Panorama Shot] Mode and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the recor[...]

- 50 - VQT4W38 T aking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode Press the shutter button fully again to end recording Y ou can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pictures. ■ Tips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or ma[...]

- 51 - VQT4W38 T aking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode ■ About panorama playback Y ou can operate the zoom button to enlarge still pictures taken in [Panorama Shot] mode in the same way as with other still pictures (Playback Zoom → 32). Y ou can also press to automatically scroll pictures in the same way as when playing back a motion pic[...]

- 52 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen Use cursor button to select [Scene Mode] and press [MENU/ SET] Use cursor button to [...]

- 53 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 52) • Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 46) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. ■ Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is[...]

- 54 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 52) • Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 46) [Night Portrait] T akes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. ■ Tips • Use flash. • Subject should not move. • T ripod, self-timer recommended. [Night Scenery] T akes [...]

- 55 - VQT4W38 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 52) • Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 46) [Baby] T aking pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. Use cursor button to select [Age] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Set birthday with cursor button, a[...]

- 56 - VQT4W38 Using the [Rec] menu [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Recording pixel level type 14M 4320x3240 10M ∗ 3648x2736 5M 2560x1920 3M ∗ 2048x1536 0.3M 640x480 12.5M 4320x2880 10.5M 4320x2432 10.5M 3232x323[...]

- 57 - VQT4W38 Using the [Rec] menu [Sensitivity] Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually . We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [Intelligent ISO] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] Setting guide [Sensitivity] [100] [1600] Location (recommended) Bright (outdo[...]

- 58 - VQT4W38 Using the [Rec] menu [White Balance] Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color . ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set manually) ● When [A WB] (Automatic White Balan[...]

- 59 - VQT4W38 Using the [Rec] menu ■ [A WB] operational range: 10000K 9000K 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K 3000K 2000K Cloudy sky (rain) Shade Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Blue sky K=Kelvin color T emperature [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number [...]

- 60 - VQT4W38 Using the [Rec] menu ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following case: • Scene Modes ([Night Scenery] [Food]) • [Panorama Shot] Mode ● If the camera misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in (Face Detection) setting, switch to another setting. ● If conditions prevent the face from being recognized, such as when t[...]

- 61 - VQT4W38 Using the [Rec] menu [Flash Burst] • Number of pictures taken using burst ∗ : maximum of 5 pictures ∗ The number of pictures that can be taken using burst varies depending on the recording conditions and the type of card. • Setting is possible only in [Normal Picture] Mode. • The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2[...]

- 62 - VQT4W38 Using the [Rec] menu [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date cannot be stamped in the following cases: • [Burst] • Motion pictures • [...]

- 63 - VQT4W38 Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Quality] Set the picture size of motion pictures. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Picture Quality Picture Size No. of Frames Picture Aspect Ratio [HD] 1280x720 pixels 30 fps 16:9 [VGA] 640x480 pixels 4:3 [QVGA] ∗ 320x240 pixels ∗ [QVGA] is fixed when recording to the built-in memory . ● De[...]

- 64 - VQT4W38 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . ● The [Playback Mode] automatically becomes [Normal Play] when switching from recording mode to playback mode. Press the Playback button Press [MODE][...]

- 65 - VQT4W38 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order . Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Category Selection] Select category and play back motion or still pictures. (Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET].) ( → 66) Use curso[...]

- 66 - VQT4W38 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] [Category Selection] Y ou can narrow down the pictures displayed to view only a selected category . Select category with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] Recording information such as Scene Modes [Portrait] / / [Night Portrait] / / [Baby] [Scenery] / / [Sunset] / [Panorama Shot] / [Night P[...]

- 67 - VQT4W38 Using the [Playback] menu Y ou can edit the picture (for example, resize), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 37) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed. • It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other[...]

- 68 - VQT4W38 Using the [Playback] menu ■ [MUL TI] Use cursor button to select [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] (up to 50 pictures) Number of pixels before/after resizing Resize setting • T o cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. ?[...]

- 69 - VQT4W38 Using the [Playback] menu [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ● [SINGLE] ● [MUL TI] Picture protected Picture protected • T o cancel → Press [...]

- 70 - VQT4W38 Using the [Playback] menu [Copy] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory . Select picture with cursor button and p[...]

- 71 - VQT4W38 Using with your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting y[...]

- 72 - VQT4W38 Using with your PC Using the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8) This software allows you to import still pictures and motion pictures to a PC as well as organize by categorizing them based on [...]

- 73 - VQT4W38 Using with your PC Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE OS Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2 Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1 Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) CPU Windows XP [...]

- 74 - VQT4W38 Using with your PC Copying still pictures and motion pictures Getting Ready: • When importing pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • T urn on the camera and computer . Connect camera to computer Check the plug direction and insert it straight in. (Damage to plug can lead to faulty operation.) [Access] (sen[...]

- 75 - VQT4W38 Using with your PC ∗ New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.). ■ T o cancel connection • Windows: Execute “Safely Remove Hardware”[...]

- 76 - VQT4W38 Printing Y ou can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. • Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Getting Ready: • When printing pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • Adjust the print quality or other se[...]

- 77 - VQT4W38 Printing ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than them may cause a malfunction. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. ● When the battery begi[...]

- 78 - VQT4W38 Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Siz[...]

- 79 - VQT4W38 Printing Printing with date and text ■ Printing in store Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. ■ Using computer Print settings for recording date and text information can be made using “PHOT[...]

- 80 - VQT4W38 List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press to change display . ■ In recording 1 Recording Mode ( → 21) 2 Recording quality ( → 63) Picture Size ( → 56) Flash ( → 45) Jitter alert ( → 27) White Balance ( → 58) Color Mode ( → 61) 3 Battery capacity ( → 15[...]

- 81 - VQT4W38 List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press to change display . ■ In playback ∗ [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. 1 Playback Mode ( → 64) 2 Protected picture ( → 69) Date stamped display ( → 62) Color Mode ( → 61) Picture Siz[...]

- 82 - VQT4W38 Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . [This memory card cannot be used] ● Not compatible with the camera. → Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures ( → 31) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data on [...]

- 83 - VQT4W38 Message displays [Insert SD card again] [T ry another card] ● Access to card has failed. → T urn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. ● T ry with a different card. [Memory card parameter error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, o[...]

- 84 - VQT4W38 Q&A T roubleshooting T ry checking these items ( → 84 - 89) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Battery , power The charging lamp turns off before th[...]

- 85 - VQT4W38 Q&A T roubleshooting Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and a picture is prone to blurring. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body . → Set [Sensitivity] to [ ] and [Digital Zoom] to [OFF]. ( → 57, 60) Recorded pictures appear coarse, o[...]

- 86 - VQT4W38 Q&A T roubleshooting LCD monitor Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway . (Does not affect recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is[...]

- 87 - VQT4W38 Q&A T roubleshooting Playback (continued) Incorrect date displayed in [Calendar]. ● Picture edited on computer or taken on dif ferent device. ● [Clock Set] is incorrect ( → 19). (Incorrect date may be displayed in [Calendar] on pictures copied to a computer and then back to the camera, if computer and camera dates differ .)[...]

- 88 - VQT4W38 Q&A T roubleshooting Computer , printer Cannot communicate with the computer . ● Not connected correctly ( → 74). ● Check whether computer has recognized camera. ● Select [PC] when connecting the camera to your computer ( → 74). ● T urn the camera off and then on again. Computer does not recognize card (only reads bui[...]

- 89 - VQT4W38 Q&A T roubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting ( → 41). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Camera is hot. ● Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not af fect performance or quality . Lens makes a click[...]

- 90 - VQT4W38 Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV , the pictures and/or sound on this unit[...]

- 91 - VQT4W38 Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ● T o prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity . • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● When disposing of/tran[...]

- 92 - VQT4W38 Usage cautions and notes About AC adaptor (supplied) ● Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ● The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. ● After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. [...]

- 93 - VQT4W38 Usage cautions and notes Personal Information If birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information. Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity , accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operation[...]

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