Panasonic DMC-LF1K manual

VQT5A33-1 M0513KZ1063 Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LF1 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)[...]

Contents VQT5A33 - 2 - Preparations Before use .............................................. 7 Standard Accessories ........................... 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 10 Cursor button/Control dial ........................... 12 Putting on the hand strap ............................ 12 Charging battery .............................[...]

Contents VQT5A33 - 3 - Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54 [Clock Set] ................................................... 54 [World Time] ................................................ 54 [T ravel Date] ................................................ 54 [Airplane Mode] ........................................... 54 [Beep] .........[...]

Contents VQT5A33 - 4 - T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode ...................... 96 [Expressive] ................................................. 98 [Retro] ......................................................... 98 [Old Days] ................................................... 98 [High Key] .................[...]

Contents VQT5A33 - 5 - Application (View) Changing the picture information display , etc. ........................................ 142 Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function ................... 143 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ................................ 145 [2D/3D Settings] ................................[...]

Contents VQT5A33 - 6 - About connections ............................ 229 Connecting at home (through a network) ................................... 230 Connecting when you are out (direct connection) ..................................... 233 Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([History Connection]/ [Favorite Connection]) [...]

Preparations Before use VQT5A33 - 7 - ■ 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 , viewfinder , or camera body . This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the[...]

Preparations Before use VQT5A33 - 8 - ■ 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 c[...]

Preparations Standard Accessories VQT5A33 - 9 - Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner ’s Manual. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or batte[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5A33 - 10 - Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→75) Self-timer indicator (→89) / AF Assist Lamp (→136) Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. Control ring (→27) Allows you to zoom and adjust settings when reco[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5A33 - 1 1 - [HDMI] socket (→241, 243) Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable. Doing so may cause malfunction. [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket (→241, 252, 255) This socket is also used when charging the battery . (→15) [L VF] button (→66) Use this to switch display between vie[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5A33 Cursor button/Control dial - 12 - [MENU/SET] button • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→52) Left cursor button ( ) • Macro recording (→78, 80) , Manual Focus (→87) Down cursor button ( ) • Drive Mode (Burst (→1 19) ), Auto Bracket (→91) , self-time[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5A33 - 13 - 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 Y es T urn on No ■ About batteries that you can [...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5A33 - 14 - Inserting the battery T o charge the battery , insert it into the camera. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery all the way • Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever . Close the card/battery door • Slide the[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5A33 - 15 - 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). Make sure that the camera is turned off. USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug [...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5A33 - 16 - ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress (Red) 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. 160 min • The charging time indicated above [...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5A33 - 17 - Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. 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 tim[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5A33 - 18 - ■ Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor) [Rec Format] [A VCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [FHD] [FHD] A vailable recording time Approx. 70 min Approx. 80 min Actual available recording time * Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min * The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and[...]

Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) VQT5A33 - 19 - ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● T o remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) ?[...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) VQT5A33 - 20 - Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 87 MB) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . (→169) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access [...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) VQT5A33 - 21 - 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 (switch [...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) VQT5A33 - 22 - ■ Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) When [Rec Format] is [A VCHD] [Rec Quality] 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [FHD] [HD] 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s When [Rec Format] is [MP4] [Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 [...]

Preparations Setting the clock VQT5A33 - 23 - The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). 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 languag[...]

Preparations Setting the clock VQT5A33 - 24 - ● If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [T ext Stamp]. ● If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of t[...]

Basics Sequence of operations VQT5A33 - 25 - Basics 1 Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera 2 Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ak e pictu res wit h autom ati c setti ngs . (→29) [Program AE] Mode T ake pictures with automatic shutter sp[...]

Basics Sequence of operations VQT5A33 - 26 - 3 Aim the camera and shoot ■ T aking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording Motion picture butt[...]

Basics Using the control ring VQT5A33 - 27 - The “Control Ring” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. Y ou can use the control ring to change the settings of the unit. (In [Intelligent Auto] Mode) Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending on recording modes. Following are[...]

Basics Using the control ring VQT5A33 - 28 - Using Quick menu Using the Quick menu, you can change camera settings with the control ring. Press [Q.MENU/ ] button Press to select menu items • The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode. T urn the control ring to change the setting Sensitivity • Y ou[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 29 - ■ Recording mode: This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) T ake a picture Focus display ( When focus is aligned[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 30 - Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically . AF T racking AF T racking The icon of scene detected Recognizes people Recognizes babies * 1 Recognizes landscapes Recognizes sunsets Recognizes night[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 31 - Defocusing the background Y ou can also use [Intelligent Auto] Mode to adjust background defocusing easily , as with in [Aperture-Priority] mode. Press T urn the control ring to adjust background defocusing Select Exit • [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during a[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 32 - About the Happy color setting When [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid coloring. ■ Settings Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Color Mode] and press [MENU/SET] Press to sele[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 33 - [iHDR] When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. It is preset to [ON] with this unit. ?[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 34 - AF T racking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press to set [AF Mode] to AF T racking • T o cancel AF Tracking → Press . Align the AF T racking frame wi[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 35 - [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and coloring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the user- friendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode. ■ Sw[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 36 - ■ Adjusting brightness, coloring, and background defocusing Press Press to select an item to adjust Select Exit Adjusts brightness. Adjusts background defocusing. Adjusts coloring. • [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment. Use the control[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5A33 - 37 - About [Intelligent Auto] setting items Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed. ● The s[...]

Basics T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode VQT5A33 - 38 - ■ Recording mode: T ake pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Set to ([Program AE] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully [...]

Basics How to adjust focus VQT5A33 - 39 - 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 . First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Focus display ( When focus is aligned: i[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5A33 - 40 - ■ Recording mode: * 1 * 2 * 1 Y ou cannot record motion pictures in [3D Photo Mode]. * 2 Y ou cannot record motion pictures in [Soft Focus] and [Star Filter]. Y ou can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Press the motion picture button to start recording Microphones [Rec Format] (→139) / [[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5A33 - 41 - About recording modes ■ Recording motion pictures in The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the right. • In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected. • will be selected for ni[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5A33 - 42 - ● If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously , is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. ● When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus. ● Depending on the environment when recordi[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5A33 - 43 - Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures can be taken while a motion picture is being recorded. [Still Picture Size] [...]

Basics Viewing your pictures VQT5A33 - 44 - When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . Press the Playback button • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Press to select a picture to[...]

Basics Viewing your pictures VQT5A33 - 45 - Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move the zoom lever toward T side Cancel Delete Current zoom position • Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower .) • T[...]

Basics Viewing your pictures VQT5A33 - 46 - Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Move the zoom lever toward W side Picture no./T otal no. Panorama pictures Motion pictures • Move the zoom lever toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture screen → 30-pi[...]

Basics Viewing your pictures VQT5A33 - 47 - Viewing pictures by their recording date [Calendar] Move the zoom lever toward W side several times Use cursor button to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] • Pictures are displayed in Multi Playback (30-picture screen). The cursor will appear on the first picture taken on the selected date. • [...]

Basics Viewing motion pictures VQT5A33 - 48 - This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the A VCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. AM10:00 APR. 1.2014 Play Video Motion picture recording time Motion picture icon (differs depending on the recording mode [...]

Basics Viewing motion pictures VQT5A33 - 49 - Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback Press [MENU/SET] Save • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] with cursor button [...]

Basics Deleting pictures VQT5A33 - 50 - 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.) However , pictures will not be deleted in the following cases. • Protected pictures • Card switch is in “LOCK” position. • Pictures not of [...]

Basics Deleting pictures VQT5A33 - 51 - T o delete multiple (up to 100)/T o delete all pictures A picture group (→143) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted) Press [ ] button while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] • Items can also be selected by turni[...]

Basics Setting the menu VQT5A33 - 52 - Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] • Items can also be selected by turning the control dial. Press to select [AF Mode] and then[...]

Basics Setting the menu VQT5A33 - 53 - Menu type ● In recording mode ● In playback mode [Rec] Y ou can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] Y ou can select the recording format and picture quality and other settings. [Setup] Y ou can perform settings for convenience of use such as the cl[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 54 - [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) ● In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World T ime], [Airplane Mode], [Beep], [Composition Guide], [Stabilizer Demo.] a[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 55 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Speaker V olume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). ■ Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] ● Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV . [Cust.Set Mem.] Register the current camera settings. (→1 15[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 56 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Monitor Luminance] Make LCD monitor easier to see. ■ Settings [Auto Power Monitor] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [Power Monitor] The brightness becomes higher than usual for easy viewing out[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 57 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Histogram] Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a r[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 58 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Remaining Disp.] Switch the display between the remaining number of still pictures you can take or the remaining recording time of a motion picture that you can record for the available card or built-in memory . ■ Settings Displays the number of pict[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 59 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Economy] T urn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. ● [Auto Power Off] Automatically shut off the camera while not in use. ■ Settings: [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF] ● T [...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 60 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. ■ Settings [1SEC] / [2SEC] Displays the playback screen for the set time before automatically returning to the recording screen. [HOLD] Keeps the automatic playback scre[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 61 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Reset] Reset to the default settings. ● [Reset Rec. settings?] ● [Reset setup parameters?] ● Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset. ● Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following: • A[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 62 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Output] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. [TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an A V cable (optional) is connected.) ■ Settings: / [VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-comp[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 63 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. ■ Settings Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation. Rotate and display only pictures displaye[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 64 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [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 befo[...]

Basics Entering T ext VQT5A33 - 65 - Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [T ravel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Cursor position T ext is inserted at the curs[...]

Application (Record) Switching between the monitor and viewfinder VQT5A33 - 66 - Application (Record) By using the viewfinder , you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright area. Press [L VF] button ■ About diopter adjustment T urn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displaye[...]

Application (Record) Switching the display of recording information, etc. VQT5A33 - 67 - Y ou can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→70) . Press [DISP .] button to change display With information * With information (simple display) Without information With information (simple display[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] VQT5A33 - 68 - ■ Recording mode: By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your subject (the composition), you can take more impressive still pictures. The following guidelines can be used. Compositio n name Guideline Description [R[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] VQT5A33 - 69 - ■ How to select guidelines Press [Fn] button Use cursor button to select the guideline to display and press [MENU/SET] Select Set Cancel Composition Guide • Y ou can also select the guideline with the control dial. • Explanations and examp[...]

Application (Record) Using the level gauge VQT5A33 - 70 - ■ Recording mode: If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. Press [DISP .] button to switch the display Press the button to switch the display . Press the button unt[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom VQT5A33 - 71 - ■ 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) • The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is moved. When Extended optical zoom is set Optical Zo[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom VQT5A33 - 72 - Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 7.1x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→128) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • [Macro Zoom] • [...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom VQT5A33 - 73 - T o increase the zoom ratio further , the following zoom can be used in combination. ■ [i.ZOOM] Y ou can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality . Set [i.Resolution] to [[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom VQT5A33 - 74 - [Step Zoom] Y ou can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens. • If re[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with flash VQT5A33 - 75 - ■ 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 whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] * 2 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-e[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with flash VQT5A33 - 76 - ● Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→10) or look at it from close range. Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects (heat/light may damage subject). ● The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with flash VQT5A33 - 77 - ■ A vailable types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ * ○○○○○ – ○○○ – ○○○○ ––– ○ – – ○○○○○ – ○○○ – ○ –––– ○ ––– ○○○○○○○○○○ * Set to , ,[...]

Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures (Macro recording) VQT5A33 - 78 - ■ Recording mode: * * Only [3D Photo Mode] can be set. When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. Wide). Press Use cursor button [...]

Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures (Macro recording) VQT5A33 - 79 - Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. ■ Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the subject. This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom posi[...]

Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures (Macro recording) VQT5A33 - 80 - [Macro Zoom] ■ Recording mode: * * Cannot be set in the following modes: [T oy Effect], [Miniature Effect] T o take even larger images of the subject, setting to [Macro Zoom] ( ) enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF Macro] ( ). Press Use curso[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5A33 - 81 - ■ Recording mode: When Auto Focus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focusing methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting. Press Use cursor button to select [AF] and press [MENU/SET] ■ Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] men[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5A33 - 82 - T aking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly . AF area Y ellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway , the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5A33 - 83 - Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF T racking) Align the AF T racking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway Lock Off Lock Off AF T racking frame When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow , and the s[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5A33 - 84 - Subject not centered in picture (23-area-focusing) Focuses on the subject in the wide range area (up to 23-area-focusing) on the recording screen. ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) during motion picture recording. Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5A33 - 85 - ■ Changing the position and size of the AF area When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), you can move the position or size of the AF area at the center . Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select [ ] from the [AF Mode] items and press [DISP .] button T [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock] VQT5A33 - 86 - ■ Recording mode: * * AF lock only The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take a still picture composed with the [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Manual Focus VQT5A33 - 87 - ■ Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. Press Use cursor button to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET] Use the control ring to adjust focus MF Assist Adjust. MF Area Fo[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Manual Focus VQT5A33 - 88 - ■ Enlarged display (MF assist) When [MF Assist] in the [Setup] menu is [ON] and you perform the Manual Focus operation, an enlarged display appears. • Shortly after you stop operating Manual Focus, the display switches to normal. ● T o change the position of an enlarged di[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with self-timer VQT5A33 - 89 - ■ 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 Use cursor button to select [Self Timer] and press [MENU/SET] • T o change the time setting, press the [D[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation VQT5A33 - 90 - ■ Recording mode: * * Cannot be set when using [Starry Sky]. Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. Press • Press again if Manual Focus is set. Use the control ring to select a compensation value and press [MEN[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation VQT5A33 - 91 - Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ■ Recording mode: * 1 * 2 * 1 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] * 2 Cannot be set in the following modes: [T oy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode VQT5A33 - 92 - ■ Recording mode: When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set mode dial to T urn the control ring to select th[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode VQT5A33 - 93 - ■ Recording mode: When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. Set mode dial to T urn the control ring to select the shutter[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode VQT5A33 - 94 - ■ Recording mode: Y ou can use this recording mode to set the desired shutter speed and aperture value when you want to take pictures using the same exposure (same combination of shutter speed and aperture value) or when you[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode VQT5A33 - 95 - ■ Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness. Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows darker pictures. For standard[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 96 - ■ Recording mode: Y ou can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor . Set mode dial to Press to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET] Select Set Cancel Creative [...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 97 - ● The flash is set to [ ] ([Forced Flash Off]). ● The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording screen may differ from the actual recorded pictures. ● A setting that was selected in [Creative C[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 98 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Expressive] This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the color . ■ Items that can be set (→97) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter)[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 99 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [High Key] This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set (→97) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposur[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 100 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Dynamic Monochrome] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher contrast and more dramatic atmosphere. ■ Items that can be set (→97) Brightness Underexpos[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 101 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Cross Process] This picture effect creates a unique atmosphere with surprising colors. ■ Items that can be set (→97) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) D[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 102 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. ■ Items that can be set (→97) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 103 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set (→97) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexpo[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5A33 - 104 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96) [One Point Color] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining the color you selected only , and adds memorable emphasis to it. ■ Items that can be set (→97)[...]

Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode VQT5A33 - 105 - ■ Recording mode: Y ou can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time. • The recording direction is set as “left → right” at th[...]

Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode VQT5A33 - 106 - Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in the selected direction to start recording • T aking pictures from left to right Recording direction and progress status (approximate) 1 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. • Pan the camera s[...]

Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode VQT5A33 - 107 - ● The zoom position is fixed to the W end. ● The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5A33 - 108 - ■ Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] ■ Changing the selected scene mode Press [MENU/[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5A33 - 109 - • How to select a scene (→108) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. ■ Tips • The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and a distant background is selected, the greater the effect will [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5A33 - 1 10 - • How to select a scene (→108) [Sports] T akes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. ■ Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away . ● Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Night Portrait] T akes pictures of people and nightscapes [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5A33 - 1 1 1 - • How to select a scene (→108) [Handheld Night Shot] T akes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of still pictures. ■ Tips • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5A33 - 1 12 - • How to select a scene (→108) [Baby] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. ■ T o record age and name [Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately . Use cursor button to sel[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5A33 - 1 13 - • How to select a scene (→108) [Starry Sky] Gives starry skies and dark subjects a clear appearance. Use cursor button to select shutter speed, and then press [MENU/SET] ■ Settings: [15 sec.] / [30 sec.] / [60 sec.] ■ Tips • Tripod, self-timer recom[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5A33 - 1 14 - • How to select a scene (→108) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally , and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. T o view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D [...]

Application (Record) Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode VQT5A33 - 1 15 - Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] ■ Recording mode: Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. Select[...]

Application (Record) Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode VQT5A33 - 1 16 - [Custom] ■ Recording mode: Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) • When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in . • When [...]

Application (Record) Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button VQT5A33 - 1 17 - ■ Recording mode: Register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn] button for faster operation. • It is set to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase. ■ How to register Select [Fn Button Set] from [Setup[...]

Application (Record) Changing the settings assigned to the control ring VQT5A33 - 1 18 - ■ Recording mode: Changes the settings assigned to the control ring. Select [Control Ring Set] from [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select the setting to change and press [MENU/SET] ● Settings that can be assigned • [Step Zo[...]

Application (Record) Burst function VQT5A33 - 1 19 - ■ Recording mode: * 1 * 2 * 1 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] * 2 Cannot be set in the following modes: [T oy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button i[...]

Application (Record) Burst function VQT5A33 - 120 - Setting Speed Description No. of pictures * 1 Approx. 10 pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. 12 * 2 40 pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. • Note on the picture size setting. 40 * 2 60 pictures/sec. ?[...]

Application (Record) Burst function VQT5A33 - 121 - ● Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (picture group). (→143) ● Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the , , or setting. ● Burst speed ma[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] VQT5A33 - 122 - ■ Recording mode: * 1 * 2 * 1 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Food] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode] * 2 Cannot be set in the following modes: [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] • Default [Face Recog.] setting is[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] VQT5A33 - 123 - ● Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered, but there is no guarantee it will always recognize these faces. In some cases, the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes even registered people depending on their expression[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] VQT5A33 - 124 - Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. Y ou can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same p[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] VQT5A33 - 125 - Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→52) Select [MEMOR Y] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to sel[...]

Application (Record) Useful features for travel VQT5A33 - 126 - [T ravel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded. Select [T ravel Date] from the [Setup] menu (→52) Use cursor button to select [T ravel Setup] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [SE[...]

Application (Record) Useful features for travel VQT5A33 - 127 - [World T ime] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. Select [World T ime] from the [Setup] menu (→52) • Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step . Use cursor button to select [Destin[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 128 - Y ou can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Aspect Ratio] ■ Recording mode: * * Cannot be set when using [3D Photo Mode]. Set the aspect ratio of still pictures. ■ Settings: / / / ● Edges ma[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 129 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Quality] ■ Recording mode: Set quality of picture. ■ Settings [Fine] Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. [Standard] Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality . [RA W+Fine] S[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 130 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Sensitivity] ■ Recording mode: * 1 * 2 * 1 [ ] cannot be set. * 2 [AUT O] and [ ] cannot be set. Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually . We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. ■ Settin[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 131 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Extended ISO] ■ Recording mode: Extends the [Sensitivity] setting to [H.12800]. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [White Balance] ■ Recording mode: Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color . ■ Settings A WB (au[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 132 - ■ White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [A WB]) White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colors still do not appear as anticipated. Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP .] button to display the [WB Adjust.] screen Adjust with if red is strong, a[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 133 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [AF Mode] ■ Recording mode: For details (→81) . [Quick AF] ■ Recording mode: * * The following modes are fixed to [OFF]: [Night Portrait] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [Starry Sky] The focus is automatically adjusted when came[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 134 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Metering Mode] ■ Recording mode: Y ou can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Settings [Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions [Multi Metering] Whole screen Normal usage (produces[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 135 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Min. Shtr Speed] ■ Recording mode: Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 136 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Color Mode] ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ST ANDARD] / [VIVID] * 1 (Vivid looking picture) / [Happy] * 2 (T ake a picture with higher level of color brightness and vividness) / [B&W] / [SEPIA] * 1 Except [Intelligent Auto] Mode * [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 137 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Motion Deblur] ■ Recording mode: For details (→32) . [iHandheld Nite Shot] ■ Recording mode: For details (→32) . [iHDR] ■ Recording mode: For details (→33) . [Stabilizer] ■ Recording mode: * * [Handheld Night Shot] is fixed t[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5A33 - 138 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Date Stamp] ■ Recording mode: Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ● Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on pr[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu VQT5A33 - 139 - Y ou can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Rec Format] ■ Recording mode: Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Settings [A VCHD ] This is a data format suitable for pl[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu VQT5A33 - 140 - ● What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger . This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of “V ariable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu VQT5A33 - 141 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Wind Cut] ■ Recording mode: * * Cannot be set when using [Miniature Effect]. Automatically detects wind sounds (wind noise) captured by the microphones and suppresses the sound if the wind is blowing too strongly . ■ Setting[...]

Application (View) Changing the picture information display , etc. VQT5A33 - 142 - Application (View) Y ou can disable the display of picture information (file number , etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back. Press [DISP .] button to change display Has picture information (recording date an[...]

Application (View) Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function VQT5A33 - 143 - Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (picture group). ■ Representative picture display A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together with other still pictures or with motion pi[...]

Application (View) Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function VQT5A33 - 144 - ● If only one still picture is left over in a picture group after deletion or other operations, it will not be formed into a group. ● Burst pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock. ● When pictures set to [Favorite] are p[...]

Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] VQT5A33 - 145 - Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. T o change the Playback Mode, refer to and perform the following steps. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode The menu selection screen is displayed. Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SE[...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5A33 - 146 - Y ou can narrow down the pictures to be displayed with set filters, such as recording dates, categories, or favorite pictures. Select [Filtering Play] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→145) Select the filtering method using cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] [Pictu[...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5A33 - 147 - Narrowing down by selecting picture type Select picture type, such as still pictures only or motion pictures only , then play them back. Select [Picture Only] / [Video Only] / [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→146) [Picture Only] Play back still[...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5A33 - 148 - Narrowing down by selecting picture category or a person in the picture Play back pictures that have been narrowed down by category , such as Scene Mode. Also, from among the pictures recorded using the Face Recognition function (→122) , select a person in the pic[...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5A33 - 149 - Narrowing down by selecting recording date Select the recorded date, and play the pictures back. Select [Select Date] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→146) Use cursor button to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] ■ T o change the date to display[...]

Application (View) Playing back pictures in order automatically [Slide Show] VQT5A33 - 150 - Automatically play pictures in order . Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select [Slide Show] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→145) Use cursor button to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] ■ T o select pictures for automatic play back If you have pre[...]

Application (View) Playing back pictures in order automatically [Slide Show] VQT5A33 - 151 - ■ Operations during Slide Show ● Cursor button The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor . Pause/play Previous Next Stop V olume down V olume up • If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide [...]

Application (View) Searching by recording date [Calendar] VQT5A33 - 152 - Y ou can search for pictures by the date they were recorded. Select [Calendar] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→145) Use cursor button to select the recording date to display • Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Press [MENU/SET] to displ[...]

Application (View) Retouching pictures VQT5A33 - 153 - [Auto Retouch] Y ou can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card. • Example p[...]

Application (View) Retouching pictures VQT5A33 - 154 - [Creative Retouch] Y ou can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply . • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card. Sel[...]

Application (View) Retouching pictures VQT5A33 - 155 - Setting Effect [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. [Star Filter] This picture effect creates a picture with the light from the light so[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 156 - Y ou can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) • The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. ● In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 157 - ■ Abort writing location information Press [MENU/SET] while location information is being written • [ ] is displayed for the period of the abort operation. If selected again while [ ] is displayed, writing location information will resume where it left off. ■ Delete received locatio[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 158 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Title Edit] Y ou can give titles, etc. to your favorite still pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ● [SINGLE] Use cursor button to select a still picture and pres[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 159 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [T ext Stamp] Y ou can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ?[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 160 - ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time [Name] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [T ravel Date] [[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 161 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Video Divide] A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 162 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■ [SINGLE] Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 163 - ■ [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 [DISP .] button (up to 100 pictures) Number of pixels before/after resizing Resize setting • T o cancel → [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 164 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Cropping Cancel Zoom Set Expand Change position • Confirmat[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 165 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Up to 999 pictures can be set as favorites. Use cursor button to select [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 166 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility .) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_1 [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 167 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [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] Pi[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 168 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] U[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5A33 - 169 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→52) [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 tim[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi ® Function and NFC Function VQT5A33 - 170 - Wi-Fi/NFC ■ Use the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any res[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi ® Function and NFC Function VQT5A33 - 171 - ■ About the Wi-Fi connection lamp Wi-Fi connection lamp Lit blue: When the Wi-Fi function is ON Blinking blue: When sending data ■ Pressing the [Wi-Fi] button during a Wi-Fi connection Pressing the [Wi-Fi] button during a Wi-Fi connection enables the following operation. (excluding [R[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi ® Function and NFC Function VQT5A33 - 172 - ● The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. ● Use a IEEE802.1 1b, IEEE802.1 1g or IEEE802.1 1n compatible device when using a wireless access point. ● We strongly recommend that you set an encryption to maintain information security . ● We recommend[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC What you can do with the Wi-Fi function VQT5A33 - 173 - What you can do Operating the camera using a smartphone Record by smartphone Save pictures in the camera to the smartphone Send pictures to social networking services Connect easily , transfer pictures easily Y ou can easily use the Wi-Fi function by pressing and holding the [Wi-Fi] [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 174 - Y ou can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone. The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) must be installed on your smartphone. Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that all[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 175 - Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Y ou can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on the camera by pressing and holding the [Wi-Fi] button or using the NFC function. Preparation: Install “Image App” in advance. (→174) Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button • The information (SSID and[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 176 - ■ Changing the connection method T o change the connection method, press the [DISP .] button and select the connection method. (On the camera) Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→230) (On your smartphone) ● When connecting with [Via Network] Set Wi-Fi function to “O[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 177 - Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, the camera and a smartphone can easily exchange the information needed to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Compatible models: This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Andro[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 178 - Start “Image App” on your smartphone • After it has started, a screen is displayed from which you select a connection destination. While the [ ] is displayed on the connection screen of the “Image App”, hold the smartphone close to the camera • It may take some time to co[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 179 - ● Y ou can register up to 20 smartphones. If the number of registered smartphones exceeds 20, registrations will be deleted starting from the smartphone touched first. ● If you perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], smartphone registration will be deleted. ● If the communication envir[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 180 - Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone Connect to a smartphone (→175) Select [ ] from “Image App” Drag the picture and save it to the smartphone • When the picture is tapped, it is played back at a larger size. (Motion pictures cannot be played back.) • Functions c[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 181 - ■ Easily transferring pictures in the camera Y ou can establish a Wi-Fi connection using the NFC function and easily transfer the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone close to the camera. Pictures can be transferred as soon as they are recorded, so you can easily tra[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 182 - On the camera, play back the picture you wish to transfer to a smartphone Start “Image App” on the smartphone you are transferring the picture to While the [ ] is displayed on the connection screen of the “Image App”, hold the smartphone close to the camera • It may take so[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 183 - Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Connect to a smartphone (→175) Select [ ] from “Image App” Drag the picture and send it to the social networking service, etc. • The picture will be sent to the social networking service or other WEB services. • F[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 184 - Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet Y ou can acquire location information from a smartphone, and write it on images afterwards. Refer to (→156) for how to write the location information on the images recorded by this unit. ● Read the [Help] in the [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 185 - Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone or tablet ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 A VCHD 3D Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While Recording] Y es No No No No Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Cam[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 186 - ■ Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Smartphon[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 187 - Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) (On your smartphone) ● When connecting with [Via Network] Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select a wireless access point and set Start “Image App” * (→174) ● When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Dire[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 188 - ■ Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Smartphone] and p[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone VQT5A33 - 189 - Select [Via Network] or [Direct] to connect (→229) (On your smartphone) ● When connecting with [Via Network] Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select a wireless access point and set Start “Image App” * (→174) ● When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Dire[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Displaying still pictures on a TV VQT5A33 - 190 - Y ou can display still pictures on a TV that is compatible with a DLNA certified digital media renderer (DMR) function. Preparations: Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode. • Read the operating instructions for your TV . • For details about compatible devices, refer to the website below . ht[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Displaying still pictures on a TV VQT5A33 - 191 - ● When a TV is connected to this unit, the TV screen may temporarily return to the status before the connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or play back pictures. ● [Effect] and [Sound] of the Slide Show are disabled. ● Motion pictures cannot be played back. ● Durin[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending still pictures to a printer VQT5A33 - 192 - Y ou can send still pictures to a compatible printer and print them wirelessly . ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 A VCHD 3D Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] Y es No No No No • Some images may not be played back or sent depending[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending still pictures to a printer VQT5A33 - 193 - Select the still picture and print • Pictures are selected the same way as when connecting by USB connection cable (supplied). For more details (→255) . • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ● When sending still pictures on a mobile network, high [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5A33 - 194 - Still pictures and motion pictures can be sent to A V equipment in the home (home A V equipment), such as DLNA compatible recorders. Through LUMIX CLUB, you can also send your still pictures and motion pictures to A V equipment of family and friends far away (outside A V equipment). Y ou c[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5A33 - 195 - Preparations: When sending a picture to [Home], set your device to DLNA waiting mode. • Read the operating instructions of your device for details. When sending images to [External], the following are required: • Registration to “LUMIX CLUB”. (→214) • Address number and access [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5A33 - 196 - ■ Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [A V[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5A33 - 197 - ■ Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [A V device][...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5A33 - 198 - Select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ■ When [SINGLE] is selected Select the picture Select [Set] ■ When [MUL TI] is selected Select the picture (repeat) • If selected again, the setting will be canceled. Select [OK] • [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC VQT5A33 - 199 - Still pictures and motion pictures recorded by the camera can be sent to a PC. Y ou can make a setting so that pictures in the camera can be sent to a PC automatically while the camera battery is charging. ([Smart T ransfer] (→222) ) ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RA W MP4[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC VQT5A33 - 200 - ■ T o create a folder that receives images • Create a PC user account (account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to 32 characters)) consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters. ■ When usin[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC VQT5A33 - 201 - ■ Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [PC] and press [MENU/SET][...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC VQT5A33 - 202 - ■ Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [PC] and press [MENU/[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC VQT5A33 - 203 - Select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ■ When [SINGLE] is selected Select the picture Select [Set] ■ When [MUL TI] is selected Select the picture (repeat) • If selected again, the setting will be canceled. Select [OK] • The numbe[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 204 - Through LUMIX CLUB, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services, etc. By selecting the setting to automatically transfer still pictures and motion pictures to [Cloud Sync. Service], you can receive the transferred still pictures and motion pictures on a PC or a smartphon[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 205 - When sending images to WEB service ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 A VCHD 3D Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While Recording] Y es No No No Y es Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] Y es No Y es No Y es • Some images may no[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 206 - ● Images uploaded to the WEB service cannot be displayed or deleted with this camera. Check images by accessing the WEB service with your smartphone or computer . ● If sending images fails, a report email outlining the failure will be sent to the email address registered with “LUMIX CLUB”. ● Im[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 207 - ■ Using WEB services When sending images to WEB services, such as Facebook or Y ouT ube, the WEB service being used must be registered with the “LUMIX CLUB”. Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously . • Check the “F AQ/Contact us” on the following site[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 208 - ■ Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Web service], and [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 209 - ■ Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Web service], and then pre[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 210 - When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 A VCHD 3D Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While Recording] Y es No No No Y es Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] Y es No Y es No Y es • Some ima[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 21 1 - ■ Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images While Recording], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Cloud Sync. Servi[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 212 - ■ Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Cloud Sync. Service], and [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5A33 - 213 - Select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→171) ■ When [SINGLE] is selected Select the picture Select [Set] ■ When [MUL TI] is selected Select the picture (repeat) • If selected again, the setting will be canceled. Select [OK] • The number of p[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 214 - About the [LUMIX CLUB] Acquire a “LUMIX CLUB” login ID (free). If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronize images between the devices you are using, or transfer these images to WEB services. Use the “LUMIX CLUB” when uploading pictures to WEB services or external A [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 215 - Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set • For details (→230) . • The settings screen will only appear during the first connection. Connection methods set on this unit are stored and will be used for subsequent connections. If you want to change the wireless access p[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 216 - Check the login ID and select [OK] • The login ID (12-digit number) will be displayed automatically . When logging in to the “LUMIX CLUB” with a computer , you only need to enter the numbers. • A message is displayed when the connection is complete. Select [OK]. • Be sure to make a note of [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 217 - ■ Using a previously acquired login ID/confirming and changing login ID and password ([Set Login ID]) Preparation: T o use a previously acquired login ID, confirm your ID and password. T o change the “LUMIX CLUB” password on the camera, access the “LUMIX CLUB” website from your smartphone o[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 218 - ■ T o set the same login ID for the camera and the smartphone/tablet • Setting the same login ID on this unit and your smartphone is convenient for sending images on this unit to other devices or WEB services. ■ When either this unit or the smartphone/tablet has acquired the login ID Connect th[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 219 - ■ Delete your login ID and account from the “LUMIX CLUB” Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. Y ou can also delete your “LUMIX CLUB” account. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 220 - Configuring the external A V device settings Images can be sent to the A V device of relatives and acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”. • See the following site for A V device that is compatible with “LUMIX CLUB”. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5A33 - 221 - ■ Change or delete information on registered A V device Information on A V device that has already been registered can be changed or deleted. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [External A V device], and press [MENU/SET] Select the A V[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer] VQT5A33 - 222 - [Smart T ransfer] automatically transfers pictures from your camera to your PC, A V equipment or Cloud Folder . AC adaptor (supplied) PC [Auto T ransfer] set to [ON] PC A V device Web services, Cloud Folder Charging Start transferring • [Smart T ransfer] is executed w[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5A33 - 223 - ● When [Auto T ransfer] is set to [ON], the camera automatically uploads recorded pictures. For this reason pictures may be uploaded unintentionally if, for example, you share this unit with other people. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5A33 - 224 - Setting [Smart T ransfer] Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [Smart T ransfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select transfer destination and press [MENU/SET] Select the method for connecting to[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5A33 - 225 - [Smart T ransfer] Preparation: Set [Smart T ransfer]. (→224) T urn off the camera (When using a power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet (Wh[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5A33 - 226 - ■ T ransferring pictures now Preparation: Set [Smart T ransfer]. (→224) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet • Switch to Playback Mode. Select [Wi[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5A33 - 227 - Changing transfer destination and settings of pictures Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [Smart T ransfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Set Destination] and press [MENU/SET] Use curso[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5A33 - 228 - ■ T o change priority settings for charging and picture transfer [Charge Priority] Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→52) Use cursor button to select [Smart T ransfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Charge Priority] [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 229 - After selecting the Wi-Fi function and sending destination, select the connection method. If you are out and unable to use your wireless access point, or temporarily connecting to equipment you do not ordinarily use, or in a similar situation, it is convenient to make a direct connection. If you are conne[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 230 - Connecting at home (through a network) Select a connection method to the wireless access point. * WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. T o check if the wireless access point you are using is compatible wit[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 231 - ■ If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection]) Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted. • When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 232 - ■ When connecting with [Manual Input] On the screen of step of “If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [Manual Connection])”, select [Manual Input] (→231) Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to, then select [Set] • For details on how to enter ch[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 233 - Connecting when you are out (direct connection) Y ou can select the connection method to your equipment. Select a connection method with which your equipment is compatible. Connection method Description [Wi-Fi Direct] Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct™ mode Select [Wi-Fi Direct] Select the device to connec[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 234 - Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([History Connection]/[Favorite Connection]) The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function. Y ou can register items in the History to Favorite. Y ou can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting fro[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 235 - ■ Registering History items to Favorite Press [Wi-Fi] button Select [History Connection] Select the item you wish to register and press Enter a registration name • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering T ext” (→65) . • Up to 30 characters can be entered. A double-byte char[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 236 - ■ Editing items registered in Favorite Press [Wi-Fi] button Select [Favorite Connection] Select the Favorite item you wish to edit and press Select item Item Description [Remove from Favorite] — [Change the Order in Favorite] Select the destination [Change the Registered Name] • For details on how t[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 237 - Settings for sending pictures When sending pictures, first select [New Connection], then select the method of sending pictures. After you have completed connecting, you can also change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent. • When sending images on a mobile network, high packet c[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5A33 - 238 - ■ Changing the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting, you can change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent, by pressing the [DISP .] button. Item Description [Size] Resize the image to send. [Original]/[Auto] * 1 /[Change] • If you select [Auto], the i[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC [Wi-Fi Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 239 - Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function. [Wi-Fi Setup] cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi. (excluding [Network Address]) • For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to (→52) . Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu Use cursor button to select item, and pres[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC [Wi-Fi Setup] menu VQT5A33 - 240 - Item Description [NFC Operation] Makes NFC function setting. [ON]: The NFC function works. [OFF] • It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. [Wi-Fi Password] T o prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, it is recommended that [...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5A33 - 241 - Connecting with other devices Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI micro cable or A V cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Preparation: • Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the A V cable (opti[...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5A33 - 242 - ■ T o connect with an HDMI micro cable ● Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (T ypeD-T ypeA plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) ● Some of the playback functi[...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5A33 - 243 - VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDA VI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ● VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link- compatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not av[...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5A33 - 244 - Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→62) . Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI micro cable (→241) T urn on the camera and press the playback button • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is turned of[...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5A33 - 245 - Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV , and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV . If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by ins[...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5A33 - 246 - ■ T o switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D Select the picture recorded in 3D Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback Mode] menu and then press [MENU/SET] (→145) • Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), o[...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder VQT5A33 - 247 - Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Y ou can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. Check the latest information abou[...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5A33 - 248 - 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 [...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5A33 - 249 - About supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE Y ou can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured picture[...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5A33 - 250 - ■ SILKYPIX Developer Studio This software develops and edits RA W file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. • Operating environment Supported OS Windows ® XP Windows[...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5A33 - 251 - Installing supplied software The software compatible with your PC will be installed. Preparation: • Check your PC’s specifications and operating environment for each software. • Before inserting the CD-ROM (supplied), close all running appl[...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5A33 - 252 - Connect camera to computer • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera t[...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5A33 - 253 - ■ Copying to your computer without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (except A VCHD motion pictures) Y ou can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer . DCIM (Still/motion [...]

Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5A33 - 254 - ■ For PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→61) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)]. • Only picture output can be performed. • If you cannot connect to your PC in PTP mode, set [USB Mode] to [PC] and reconnect[...]

Connecting with other devices Printing VQT5A33 - 255 - Preparation: • When printing pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer , as needed. • Turn on the camera and printer . Connect camera to printer • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the suppli[...]

Connecting with other devices Printing VQT5A33 - 256 - ● Turn of f the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. ● Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) after printing. ● When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (supplied). ● Still pictur[...]

Connecting with other devices Printing VQT5A33 - 257 - Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step (→255) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select] : Scroll between pictures with cursor button, select pictures to print with the [DISP .] button. (Press [DISP .] button again to release[...]

Connecting with other devices Printing VQT5A33 - 258 - 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 [...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5A33 - 259 - Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . In recording Recording Mode (→25) Backlight Compensation (→30, 33, 137) Rec Format (→139) Rec Quality (→139) Picture Size (→128) Quality (→129) Flash Mode (→75) Stabilizer (→38, 137) Motion Deblur (→32[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5A33 - 260 - Brightness (→36) Exposure Compensation (→90) AF T racking (→34, 83) AF Assist Lamp (→136) Metering Mode (→134) AE Lock (→86) ISO Sensitivity (→130) Defocusing control (→31, 36, 97) F5.9 Aperture value (→38, 92, 94) Minimum shutter speed (→135) 1/60 Shutter speed (→[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5A33 - 261 - Current date/time World time (→127) Name (→1 12, 124) Age in years/months (→1 12, 124) Destination settings (→126) T ravel elapsed days (→126) Focus range (→79) Zoom (→71)[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5A33 - 262 - Retouch Retouch Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . In playback Playback Mode (→145) Protected picture (→167) Favorites (→165) Date/text stamped display (→138, 159) Color Mode (→136) Retouched picture (→153, 154) Picture Size (→128) Quality [...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5A33 - 263 - Retouch Retouch Print settings (→166) With location information (→156) Acq uiri ng inform atio n icon (→143) Monitor Luminance (→56) Recording Mode (→25) Flash Mode (→75) White Balance (→131) Exposure Compensation (→90) Creative control adjustment display (→97) ISO Sen[...]

Others Message displays VQT5A33 - 264 - The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder , and how to respond to them. [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 (?[...]

Others Message displays VQT5A33 - 265 - [Memory card parameter error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ● Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→19) . ● Dat[...]

Others Message displays VQT5A33 - 266 - [Failed to connect wireless access point] / [Connection failed] / [No destination found] ● Check following regarding the wireless access point. → The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key . (→232) → Power of the [...]

Others Message displays VQT5A33 - 267 - [Unavailable. Please set Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site.] ● Login to the “LUMIX CLUB” from your smartphone or PC, and set the login details of the destination WEB service. [Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected together] ● WEB services designed only for pictures, and WEB ser[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting VQT5A33 - 268 - T ry checking these items (→268 - 278) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→61) . (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 tu[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 269 - Recording Cannot record pictures. ● Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→50) . Recorded pictures look white. ● Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). → T urn the camera on to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ● Lens is fog[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 270 - Recording (continued) Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording. ● This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfu[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 271 - LCD monitor/Viewfinder Pictures do not show on the LCD monitor . ● The camera is set for viewfinder display . → Press [L VF] button and switch to LCD monitor display . Brightness is unstable. ● Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway . (Does not affect recorded picture.) Thi[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 272 - Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated (→63) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not). ● Has the file name of the picture been changed on a comp[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 273 - About the Wi-Fi function It cannot connect to the wireless LAN. Radio waves get disconnected. ● Use within the communication range of the wireless LAN network. ● Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless access point. → Refer to the operating instructio[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 274 - About the Wi-Fi function (continued) Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer . ● If a firewall is enabled by the OS or security software, this unit may be unable to connect to the computer . Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB service. → Confirm that the login information (login ID/user [...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 275 - About the Wi-Fi function (continued) T ransmission of the image fails midway . ● Is the size of the image too large? → T ransmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide] (→161) . → Reduce the image size at [Size] (→238) , and then send. → Image cannot be transmitted when the ba[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 276 - TV , computer , printer No image appears on TV . Image blurred or not colored. ● Not connected correctly (→241) . ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. TV screen display different to LCD monitor . ● Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisi[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 277 - TV , computer , printer (continued) Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). ● Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with card in place. Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5A33 - 278 - Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→64) . Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ● [AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (→136) . AF[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5A33 - 279 - 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 t[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5A33 - 280 - When not using for a while ● T urn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ● Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ● Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer , etc. Store[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5A33 - 281 - About charging the battery ● The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ● Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter . ● Battery will[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5A33 - 282 - About 3D viewing ● Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. • Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual. ● If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5A33 - 283 - • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “A VCHD” and the [...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5A33 - 284 - • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • “Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “Wi-Fi Direct”, “WP A” and “WP A2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • DLNA, th[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5A33 - 285 - This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it wi[...]