Panasonic DMCZS40K manuel d'utilisation

VQT5E74 M1213KZ0 Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS40 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 VQT5E74 - 2 - Preparations Before use .............................................. 8 About GPS .................................................. 10 Standard Accessories ......................... 1 1 Names and Functions of Main Parts ............................................ 12 Viewfinder (L VF) .......................................[...]

Contents VQT5E74 - 3 - Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 62 [Clock Set] ................................................... 62 [Auto Clock Set] .......................................... 62 [World Time] ................................................ 62 [T ravel Date] ................................................ 62 [Airplane Mode] [...]

Contents VQT5E74 - 4 - T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode .................... 1 10 [Expressive] ............................................... 1 12 [Retro] ....................................................... 1 12 [Old Days] ................................................. 1 12 [High Key] .................[...]

Contents VQT5E74 - 5 - Application (View) Changing the picture information display , etc. ........................................ 156 Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function ................... 157 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ................................ 159 [2D/3D Settings] ................................[...]

Contents VQT5E74 - 6 - Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi ® Function and NFC Function ... 185 [Airplane Mode] ......................................... 187 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function ..................................... 188 Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet ............................. 189 Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic[...]

Contents VQT5E74 - 7 - GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture .................... 257 [GPS Setting] ............................................ 258 [Repositioning] .......................................... 261 [GPS Area Select] ..................................... 263 [Area Info. Set] ....................................[...]

Preparations Before use VQT5E74 - 8 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 9 - ■ 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 Before use VQT5E74 - 10 - About GPS Y our Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken. The specific physical address of this location can easily be derived from this information. If you upload such “geotagged” photos to the Interne[...]

Preparations Standard Accessories VQT5E74 - 1 1 - 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 bat[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5E74 - 12 - 1 Flash (→31, 85) 2 Self-timer indicator (→105) / AF Assist Lamp (→149) Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. 3 Control ring (→33) Allows you to zoom and adjust settings when recording. 4 Lens barrel 5 Lens 6 Speaker 7 Microp[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5E74 - 13 - 16 Viewfinder (L VF) (→15) In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the L VF . 17 Diopter adjustment dial (→15) T urn the dial to adjust the focus in the viewfinder . 18 [L VF] button (→15) Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor . 19 LCD monitor ([...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5E74 - 14 - 21 Strap eyelet (→16) 24 [Wi-Fi] antenna 25 GPS antenna (→258) 26 NFC antenna (→194) 27 [Wi-Fi] button (→186) 28 Playback button Use this to select the Recording Mode or Playback Mode. 29 [Q.MENU/ ] / [ ] button Y ou can display the Quick Menu (→34) and erase pictures (→58) .[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5E74 - 15 - Viewfinder (L VF) When you use the viewfinder , you can check the view of the subject even if you are in a bright area. ■ Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder Press [L VF] button • For each of recording mode and playback mode, whether pictures were displayed on the LCD mo[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts VQT5E74 - 16 - [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial [MENU/SET] button • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→60) Cursor button This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→60) Y ou can perform the following operation[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5E74 - 17 - 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 VQT5E74 - 18 - 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 and then slid[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5E74 - 19 - 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) AC adaptor (supplied) Computer Getting ready: T urn on the co[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5E74 - 20 - ● If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ● If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of t[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5E74 - 21 - ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. ● Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ● Do not use a USB extension cable. ● The AC adaptor (supplied) an[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5E74 - 22 - 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 operating times and number of recordable pictures will d[...]

Preparations Charging battery VQT5E74 - 23 - ■ Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor) [Rec Format] [A VCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [FHD/60p] [FHD/60i] [FHD/30p] A vailable recording time Approx. 75 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 90 min Actual available recording time * Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min * The time you can actually [...]

Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) VQT5E74 - 24 - ● 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 screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) • Ma[...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) VQT5E74 - 25 - Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory [ ] if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 12 MB) ● Y ou can store only still pictures. ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . (→184) ● The access time for the bu[...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) VQT5E74 - 26 - 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) VQT5E74 - 27 - ■ 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/60p] 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s [FHD/60i] / [HD/60p] 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s When [Rec Forma[...]

Preparations Setting the clock VQT5E74 - 28 - 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 VQT5E74 - 29 - Press to select [Y es] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function • [GPS Setting] (→258) is set to [ON]. • T o manually set date and time → Select [No], and press [MENU/SET]. When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press to set your[...]

Basics Sequence of operations VQT5E74 - 30 - 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 ake pictu res wit h autom ati c setti ngs . (→35) [Program AE] Mode T ake pictures with automatic shutter spe[...]

Basics Sequence of operations VQT5E74 - 31 - 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 Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■ Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to s[...]

Basics Sequence of operations VQT5E74 - 32 - 4 Play back pictures Press the Playback button Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed ■ Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press . 5 Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera[...]

Basics Using the control ring/control dial VQT5E74 - 33 - The “Control Ring/Control Dial” is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. Y ou can use the control ring ( )/control dial ( ) to change the settings of the unit. (In [Intelligent Auto] Mode) Setting indication Items that can be set by[...]

Basics Using the control ring/control dial VQT5E74 - 34 - Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. 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 or control dial to change the [...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5E74 - 35 - ■ 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 mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press li[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5E74 - 36 - Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically . The icon of scene detected When taking pictures [i-Portrait] [i-Night Portrait] * 2 (Only when [ ] is selected) [i-Baby] * 1 [i-Scenery] [i-Night Scen[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5E74 - 37 - 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 or control dial to adjust background defocusing Defocus background condition Defocus the[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5E74 - 38 - ● When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate exposure range, and the background defocusing may not change for some subject brightness. ● Y ou can use [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode to adjust brightness and color[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5E74 - 39 - [iHandheld Night Shot] If a night scene is detected automatically while the unit is being handheld, [iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise without using a tripod by combining a burst of pictures. It is preset to [ON] wit[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5E74 - 40 - 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 VQT5E74 - 41 - [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 VQT5E74 - 42 - ■ Adjusting brightness, coloring, and background defocusing Press Press to select an item to adjust Adjusts brightness. Adjusts background defocusing. Adjusts coloring. • [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment. T urn the control ring or c[...]

Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode VQT5E74 - 43 - 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 VQT5E74 - 44 - ■ 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 mode dial to [ ] ([Program AE] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus[...]

Basics T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode VQT5E74 - 45 - Program Shift The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination is called “Program Shift”. Y ou can use “Program Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value e[...]

Basics T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode VQT5E74 - 46 - ● When the camera is turned off, Program Shift is canceled. ● Program Shift is canceled if more than 10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However , the Program Shift setting is memorized. ● Depending on the brightness of the subject, Program Shift may[...]

Basics Adjusting focus VQT5E74 - 47 - When [AF Mode] is set to [ ] (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center , follow the steps below . Adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illumin[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5E74 - 48 - ■ Recording mode: Y ou can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory . Press the motion picture button to start recording Microphones [Rec Format] (→152) / [Rec Quality] (→152) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5E74 - 49 - ■ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either A VCHD or MP4 formats. A VCHD: Y ou can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc. A[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5E74 - 50 - ● 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 rec[...]

Basics Recording motion pictures VQT5E74 - 51 - T aking 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 VQT5E74 - 52 - When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . Press the Playback button • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Press or turn the control dial t[...]

Basics Viewing your pictures VQT5E74 - 53 - Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move the zoom lever toward T side 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 o reduce zoom[...]

Basics Viewing your pictures VQT5E74 - 54 - Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Move the zoom lever toward W side Picture no./T otal no. Motion pictures Panorama 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 VQT5E74 - 55 - Searching and viewing pictures by their recording date [Calendar] Move the zoom lever toward W side several times Use 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 VQT5E74 - 56 - 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. Motion picture recording time Example: After 29 minutes and 30 seconds: [29m30s] • When playback starts, the elapsed pla[...]

Basics Viewing motion pictures VQT5E74 - 57 - 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] • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] and press [MENU/SET]. ?[...]

Basics Deleting pictures VQT5E74 - 58 - 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 that ar[...]

Basics Deleting pictures VQT5E74 - 59 - T o delete multiple (up to 100)/T o delete all pictures A picture group (→157) 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 turn[...]

Basics Setting the menu VQT5E74 - 60 - 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] Press or turn the control dial to select the [Rec] menu, and press [MENU/SET] Press or turn the control dial to select [AF Mode], and press [MENU/SET] Pag[...]

Basics Setting the menu VQT5E74 - 61 - 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. [GPS] Y ou can select the GPS setting, location name display and other [...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 62 - [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. (→60) ● In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World T ime], [Airplane Mode], [Beep], [Composition Guide] and [Language] are se[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 63 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Beep] Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds. ● [Beep Level] ■ Settings: ([Low]) / ([High]) / ([OFF]) ● [Beep T one] ■ Settings: / / ● [Shutter V ol.] ■ Settings: ([Low]) / ([High]) / ([OFF]) ● [Shutter T one] ■ Settings: / / ■ Beep s[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 64 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Cust.Set Mem.] Register the current camera settings. (→131) [Fn Button Set] Register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn] button for faster operation. (→133) [Zoom Lever Set] Switches the zoom lever[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 65 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Live View Mode] Sets the display speed and picture quality of the screen (Live View screen) when recording pictures using the LCD monitor or viewfinder . ■ Settings [30fps] Picture quality has higher priority over display speed and pictures are displ[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 66 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 67 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 68 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 This will display the numbe[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 69 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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] The camera is automatically turned off while not in use. ■ Settings: [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF] ?[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 70 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 71 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.) • T o reset folder number to 100: First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Then, select [Y es] o[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 72 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [USB Mode] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable (supplied). Update the GPS assist data. ■ Settings [Select on connection] Select communication method each time you connect to a compu[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 73 - ● [VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable. (→279) ■ Settings [ON] Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible device. • Not all operation[...]

Basics Using the [Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 74 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [V ersion Disp.] Check the camera firmware version or display software information. ● When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information such as the license is displayed. [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory[...]

Basics Entering T ext VQT5E74 - 75 - 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 to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Cursor position T ext is inserted at the cursor position. ?[...]

Application (Record) Switching the display of recording information, etc. VQT5E74 - 76 - Y ou can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→79) . Y ou can switch the display , such as turning off the display of information for a simple display , for example when determining the composition.[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] VQT5E74 - 77 - ■ 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] VQT5E74 - 78 - ■ How to select guidelines Press [Fn] button Use to select the guideline to display and press [MENU/SET] • Y ou can also select the guideline with the control dial. • Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn w[...]

Application (Record) Using the level gauge VQT5E74 - 79 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 80 - ■ Recording mode: Y ou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Move the zoom lever 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 Op[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom VQT5E74 - 81 - ● If you are not holding the camera, for example when using self-timer recording (→105) or remote recording (→196) , the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends during zooming, so make sure to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means. ● Do not touch the lens barrel duri[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom VQT5E74 - 82 - 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 the [i.Zoom] in the[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom VQT5E74 - 83 - [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) Using Zoom VQT5E74 - 84 - ● When using [Step Zoom], the focal length displayed is an estimate. It is based on the [Aspect Ratio] setting of 4:3. ● The focal length will change in the following cases: • When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] • When [Burst] is set to [ ] • When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set in Scene[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with flash VQT5E74 - 85 - ■ Recording mode: Press [ ] button ( ) Use to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET] T ype, operations Uses * 1 [Auto] • Automatically judges when to use flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] * 2 • Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces red-eye) T aking pictures of subje[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with flash VQT5E74 - 86 - ● Do not put your hands over the light-emitting area of the flash (→12) 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 VQT5E74 - 87 - ■ A vailable types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ * 1 ○○○○ – ○○○ – ○○○ ––– ○ – – ○○○○ – ○○○ – ○ ––– ○ ––– ○○○○○○○○○ * 1 Set to [ ], [ ], [ ] [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5E74 - 88 - ■ 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 [ ] button ( ) Use to select [AF] and press [MENU/SET] ■ Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] me[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5E74 - 89 - 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 VQT5E74 - 90 - 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 AF T racking frame When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow , and the subject is automati[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5E74 - 91 - 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. ● Cannot set to [ ] (23-area-focusing) in the following[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus VQT5E74 - 92 - ■ Changing the position and size of the AF area ([Focus Area Set]) 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 and press [MENU/SET] (→60) Use to select [ ] from the [AF Mo[...]

Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures (Macro recording) VQT5E74 - 93 - ■ Recording mode: 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 [ ] button ( ) Use to select [AF Macro] ([ ]) and pre[...]

Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures (Macro recording) VQT5E74 - 94 - 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) VQT5E74 - 95 - [Macro Zoom] ■ Recording mode: 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 [ ] button ( ) Use to select [Macro Zoom] ([ ]) and press [MENU/SET] Adjust the m[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Manual Focus VQT5E74 - 96 - ■ 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 [ ] button ( ) Use to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET] T urn the control ring to adjust focus Focus range indication Fo[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Manual Focus VQT5E74 - 97 - ■ 1 Shot AF When [1 Shot AF] is registered in the [Fn] button (→133) , you can press the [Fn] button once to temporarily activate Auto Focus and focus on a subject. • First use [1 Shot AF] to focus on an area close to the subject. This makes it easier to adjust the focus w[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Manual Focus VQT5E74 - 98 - ■ [Peaking] If [Peaking] is set to [ON] in the [Setup] menu, color is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. Peaking ● T o change the [Detect Level] or [Display Color] settings Select [Peaking] from the [Setup] menu (→60) Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE Lock] VQT5E74 - 99 - ■ Recording mode: 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 subject outside t[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation VQT5E74 - 100 - ■ Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. Press [ ] button ( ) T urn the control ring or control dial to select the compensation value and press [MENU/SET] • If the picture is too dark, adjust t[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation VQT5E74 - 101 - Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) ■ Recording mode: Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. Press [ ] button ( ) Use[...]

Application (Record) Burst function VQT5E74 - 102 - ■ Recording mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully . Press [ ] button ( ) Use to select [Burst] and press [MENU/SET] • T o change the burst setting, press the [DISP .] button and select a setting with . Setting Speed Description No. of picture[...]

Application (Record) Burst function VQT5E74 - 103 - Setting Speed Description No. of pictures * 1 Approx. 10 pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. 6 Approx. 40 pictures/sec. • Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture. • Note on the picture size setting. 30 Approx. 60 pictures[...]

Application (Record) Burst function VQT5E74 - 104 - ● Pictures taken with the [ ] or [ ] setting are recorded together as a group (picture group). (→157) ● 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 [ ] setti[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with self-timer VQT5E74 - 105 - ■ Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press [ ] button ( ) Use to select [Self Timer] and press [MENU/SET] • T o change the time setting, press the [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode VQT5E74 - 106 - ■ 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 or cont[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode VQT5E74 - 107 - ■ 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 or control dial [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode VQT5E74 - 108 - ■ Recording mode: Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set mode dial to [ ][...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode VQT5E74 - 109 - ■ Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure). Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows [...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 10 - ■ Recording mode: Y ou can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the screen. Set mode dial to [ ] Use to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET] • If you press the [DISP .][...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 1 1 - ● 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 [Creativ[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 12 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→1 10) [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. ■ Items that can be set (→1 1 1) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Degree of [...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 13 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→1 10) [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. ■ Items that can be set (→1 1 1) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Degr[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 14 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→1 10) [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. ■ Items that can be set (→1 1 1) Brightness Underexposure (darker) O[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 15 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→1 10) [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. ■ Items that can be set (→1 1 1) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Degree of backg[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 16 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→1 10) [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. ■ Items that can be set (→1 1 1) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (br[...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 17 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→1 10) [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. ■ Items that can be set (→1 1 1) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Degree of [...]

Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 18 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→1 10) [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected color to emphasize impressiveness. ■ Items that can be set (→1 1 1) Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter[...]

Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode VQT5E74 - 1 19 - ■ 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” and [...]

Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode VQT5E74 - 120 - Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion to the recording 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 [...]

Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode VQT5E74 - 121 - ■ Changing the recording direction or picture effects Press Use to select the recording direction and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the picture ef fect and press [MENU/SET] ■ Tips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the c[...]

Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode VQT5E74 - 122 - ● 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] VQT5E74 - 123 - ■ Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to [ ] Use to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] ■ Changing the selected Scene Mode ● [Scene Mode] menu [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5E74 - 124 - • How to select a scene (→123) [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] VQT5E74 - 125 - • How to select a scene (→123) [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 w[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5E74 - 126 - • How to select a scene (→123) [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 t[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5E74 - 127 - • How to select a scene (→123) [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 to select [Age] or [N[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5E74 - 128 - • How to select a scene (→123) [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Use to select the aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET] ■ Settings: [3M] / [2.5M] / [2M] / [2.5M] [Starry Sky] Gives starry skies and dark subjects a c[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5E74 - 129 - • How to select a scene (→123) [High Speed Video] Motion pictures are recorded by greatly increasing frames per second, so movement can be displayed in slow motion during playback. Use to select motion picture quality (frame rate), then press [MENU/SET] fp[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] VQT5E74 - 130 - • How to select a scene (→123) [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 i[...]

Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode VQT5E74 - 131 - 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 regis[...]

Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode VQT5E74 - 132 - [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 r[...]

Application (Record) Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button VQT5E74 - 133 - ■ 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/control dial VQT5E74 - 134 - ■ Recording mode: Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial. Select [Ring/Dial Set] from [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] (→60) Use to select [ ] (control ring) or [ ] (control dial) and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the s[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] VQT5E74 - 135 - ■ Recording mode: • Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. • When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically . ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording • The camera recognizes a registered face a[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] VQT5E74 - 136 - 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.] VQT5E74 - 137 - ■ Recording tips when registering face pictures • Make sure the subject’s eyes are open and mouth closed; have the subject face the camera directly , and make sure the outline of the face, the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair . • Make sur[...]

Application (Record) Useful features for travel VQT5E74 - 138 - [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 (→60) Use to select [T ravel Setup] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Use [...]

Application (Record) Useful features for travel VQT5E74 - 139 - [World T ime] Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. Preparation: Set [Auto Clock Set] to [OFF]. (→265) Select [World T ime] from the [Setup] menu (→60) • A message such as [Please set the home area] will be displayed when setting for the first t[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 140 - Y ou can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Aspect Ratio] ■ Recording mode: Set the aspect ratio of still pictures. ■ Settings: [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] ● Edges may be cut off when printing –[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 141 - ● Mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions. ● Cannot be set in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([High Sens.], [3D Photo Mode]) • When [Quality] is set to [ ] • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Quality] ■ Recording mode: Set the pic[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 142 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Sensitivity] ■ Recording mode: Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually . We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. ■ Settings: [AUTO] / [ ] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200][...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 143 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [ISO Limit Set] ■ Recording mode: Y ou can set the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. ■ Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] ● This function is disabled during motion pictu[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 144 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [White Balance] ■ Recording mode: Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color . ■ Settings A WB (automatic white balance) Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source. (clear sky) Adjust to the col[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 145 - ■ 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 T urn the control ring or the c[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 146 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [AF Mode] ■ Recording mode: For details (→88) . [Quick AF] ■ Recording mode: The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption) ■ Settings: [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 147 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 148 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 149 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [AF Assist Lamp] ■ Recording mode: Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Settings [ON] Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button. ([ ] appears.) [OFF] Lamp is not illuminated. (T aking pictures of anima[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 150 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Motion Deblur] ■ Recording mode: For details (→38) . [iHandheld Night Shot] ■ Recording mode: For details (→39) . [iHDR] ■ Recording mode: For details (→39) . [Stabilizer] ■ Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu VQT5E74 - 151 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 152 - Y ou can select the Recording Mode and picture quality and other settings. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 153 - ■ About motion picture icon [Rec Format] Picture size 60 i Location information/Place name log fps ● What is bit rate Bit rate is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger . This unit uses the “VBR” recordi[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu VQT5E74 - 154 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Continuous AF] ■ Recording mode: Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings [ON] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start o[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu VQT5E74 - 155 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Wind Cut] ■ Recording mode: Automatically detects wind sounds (wind noise) captured by the microphones and suppresses the sound if the wind is blowing too strongly . ■ Settings [AUTO]: Wind noise is automatically suppressed [...]

Application (View) Changing the picture information display , etc. VQT5E74 - 156 - 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 VQT5E74 - 157 - 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 m[...]

Application (View) Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function VQT5E74 - 158 - ● 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. ● Burst pictures cannot be displayed as[...]

Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] VQT5E74 - 159 - 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 to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to sele[...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5E74 - 160 - 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 (→159) Use to select the filtering method and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only] Play [...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5E74 - 161 - 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] (→160) [Picture Only] Play back still[...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5E74 - 162 - Narrowing down by selecting pictures recorded at a destination Play back pictures with [T ravel Date] (→138) that have been set at the time of their recording. Select [T ravel] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→160) Use to select the setting and press [[...]

Application (View) Selecting pictures to play back [Filtering Play] VQT5E74 - 163 - 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] (→160) Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] ■ T o change the date to display Press in the [...]

Application (View) Playing back pictures in order automatically [Slide Show] VQT5E74 - 164 - Automatically play pictures in order . Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select [Slide Show] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→159) Use to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] ■ T o select pictures for automatic play back If you have previously select[...]

Application (View) Playing back pictures in order automatically [Slide Show] VQT5E74 - 165 - ■ Operations during Slide Show ● Cursor button The operation guide appears on the bottom right on the screen. Pause/Play Previous Next Stop V olume down Volume up • If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turn[...]

Application (View) Searching by recording date [Calendar] VQT5E74 - 166 - Y ou can search for pictures by the date they were recorded. Select [Calendar] from the [Playback Mode] menu (→159) Use to select recording date to display • Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Press [MENU/SET] to display a list of pictu[...]

Application (View) Retouching pictures VQT5E74 - 167 - [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 on the memory card. • Ex[...]

Application (View) Retouching pictures VQT5E74 - 168 - [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 VQT5E74 - 169 - Setting Effect [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. [Star Filter] This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect. [One Point Color] This effect leaves on[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 170 - Y ou can specify picture protection, resizing, print settings, and other settings for pictures you have taken. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) • 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 VQT5E74 - 171 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 172 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Title Edit] Y ou can give titles, etc. to your favorite still pictures. Use to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ● [SINGLE] Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] ● [MUL TI] (up to 1[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 173 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Place-Name Edit] Place name information can be written in pictures. Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] Use to select an editing method and press [MENU/SET] [Candidate] Select an item to edit and press [MENU/SET] Select a place n[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 174 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [T ext Stamp] Y ou can stamp the recording date and time, names, travel destination, travel dates, etc. on the recorded still pictures. Use to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ● [SINGLE] Use to se[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 175 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 176 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 177 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 to select [SINGLE] and press [MEN[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 178 - ■ [MUL TI] Use to select [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use to select a still picture and press [DISP .] button (up to 100 pictures) Number of pixels before/after resizing Resize setting • T o cancel → Press [DISP .] button again. • T o execu[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 179 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position • Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Y es][...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 180 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 to select [SINGLE] or [M[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 181 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [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 VQT5E74 - 182 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ● [SINGLE] Picture protected ● [MUL TI][...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 183 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] Use to select a person and press [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu VQT5E74 - 184 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Copy] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a time from card to[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi ® Function and NFC Function VQT5E74 - 185 - 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 VQT5E74 - 186 - ■ About the Wi-Fi connection lamp Wi-Fi connection lamp Lit blue: When the Wi-Fi function is ON Blinking blue: When sending data ■ About the [Wi-Fi] button ● Before a Wi-Fi connection is established, press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button to display the information (QR Code, SSID, passwo[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Wi-Fi ® Function and NFC Function VQT5E74 - 187 - ● 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 recommend that you use a fully charged battery when you send pictures. ● When the battery indic[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC What you can do with the Wi-Fi function VQT5E74 - 188 - Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet T aking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) (→196) Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone/tablet (→197) Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet (→197) Sending pictures in the camera to so[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 189 - 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 t[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 190 - 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. (→189) Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button SSID and Password QR C[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 191 - Operate the smartphone • When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone. (It may take some time after the operation for the connection to be established.) • The connection method differs depending on the smartphone[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 192 - ● When connecting with SSID and password Select [Wi-Fi] * under [Settings] * on the smartphone T urn on [Wi-Fi] * and select the SSID displayed on this unit Enter the password displayed on this unit (First time connecting only) Return to the home screen and start “Image Ap[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 193 - ■ Changing the connection method T o change the connection method, press the [DISP .] button and select the connection method. ● When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Select [Via Network] and press [MENU/SET] • Connect the camera to a wireless access point b[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 194 - Connecting to a smartphone/tablet 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 devi[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 195 - Start “Image App” on your smartphone 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 complete the connection. • When the connection is complete, live images captured by the c[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 196 - ● 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 communicatio[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 197 - Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone/tablet Connect to a smartphone (→190) Select [ ] from “Image App” • The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone. • When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size. Saving pictur[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 198 - ■ Easily transferring pictures in the camera Y ou can establish a Wi-Fi connection using the NFC function and easily transfer over Wi-Fi the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone close to the camera. Pictures can be transferred as soon as they are recorded, so [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 199 - 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 [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 200 - Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Connect to a smartphone (→190) Select [ ] from “Image App” • The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone. Press and hold the picture and drag it to send it to the social networking servi[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 201 - Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet Y ou can acquire location information from a smartphone, and write it on images afterwar ds. Refer to (→170) for how to write the location information on the images recorded by this unit. ● Caution: Be sur[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 202 - Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone or tablet ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RA W 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[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 203 - ■ 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 [Sm[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 204 - Select [Via Network] or [Direct] and press [MENU/SET] ● When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Connect the camera to a wireless access point (→246) (On your smartphone) Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select the wireless access point you connected to the camera,[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 205 - ■ 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[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet VQT5E74 - 206 - Select [Via Network] or [Direct] and press [MENU/SET] ● When connecting with [Via Network] (On the camera) Connect the camera to a wireless access point (→246) (On your smartphone) Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” Select the wireless access point you connected to the camera,[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Displaying still pictures on a TV VQT5E74 - 207 - 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 VQT5E74 - 208 - ● 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 Wireless printing VQT5E74 - 209 - Y ou can send still pictures to a compatible printer and print them wirelessly . ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RA W 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 on the device. ?[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Wireless printing VQT5E74 - 210 - Select the still picture and print • Pictures are selected the same way as when connecting by USB connection cable (supplied). For more details (→291) . • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) ● Motion pictures cannot be printed out.[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5E74 - 21 1 - 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).[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5E74 - 212 - 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”. (→231) • Address number and access [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to A V equipment VQT5E74 - 213 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 214 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 215 - Select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 216 - 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] (→238) ) ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RA W MP4[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC VQT5E74 - 217 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 218 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 219 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 220 - Select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 221 - 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 sma[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5E74 - 222 - When sending images to WEB service ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RA W 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 n[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5E74 - 223 - ● 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 VQT5E74 - 224 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 225 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 226 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 227 - When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ■ Sending method, and pictures that can be sent JPEG RA W 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 im[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5E74 - 228 - ■ 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. Servic[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services VQT5E74 - 229 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 230 - Select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] • T o change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) ■ 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” VQT5E74 - 231 - 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” VQT5E74 - 232 - Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set • For details (→246) . • 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” VQT5E74 - 233 - ■ 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” VQT5E74 - 234 - ■ 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” VQT5E74 - 235 - ■ 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] (→60) Use cursor button to [...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5E74 - 236 - Configuring the external A V device settings Images can be sent to the A V device of relatives and acquaintances via “LUMIX CLUB”. Preparation: Check the address number (16-digit number) and access number (4-digit number) of the destination A V device issued by “LUMIX CLUB”. (Refer to the A V[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC Using “LUMIX CLUB” VQT5E74 - 237 - ■ 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] (→60) 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] VQT5E74 - 238 - [Smart T ransfer] automatically transfers pictures from your camera to your PC, A V equipment or Cloud Folder . [Auto T ransfer] automatically transfers pictures while charging the camera, and [T ransfer Now] transfers the recorded pictures immediately . AC adaptor (sup[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5E74 - 239 - ● 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] VQT5E74 - 240 - Setting [Smart T ransfer] The first time you use [Smart T ransfer], follow the steps below to make settings. For the second and subsequent times, you can change the settings with [Set Destination] (→243) . Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5E74 - 241 - [Auto T ransfer] Automatically transfer pictures during charging. Preparation: Set [Smart T ransfer]. (→240) 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 a[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5E74 - 242 - [T ransfer Now] T ransfer pictures to the preset destination immediately . Preparation: Set [Smart T ransfer]. (→240) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical ou[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5E74 - 243 - [Set Destination] Changes transfer destination of pictures and settings. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→60) Use cursor button to select [Smart T ransfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Set Destination] and press [M[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC T ransferring pictures automatically [Smart T ransfer] VQT5E74 - 244 - [Charge Priority] Set priority to charge or picture transfer . Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→60) Use cursor button to select [Smart T ransfer] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Charge Priority] and press [MENU/SET] U[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5E74 - 245 - 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 VQT5E74 - 246 - [Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point 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 i[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5E74 - 247 - ■ If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List]) 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, network authenticat[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5E74 - 248 - ■ When connecting with [Manual Input] On the screen of step of “If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility (connecting by [From List])”, select [Manual Input] (→247) Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to, then select [Set] • For details on how to enter characters[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5E74 - 249 - [Direct] Connecting directly Y ou can select the connection method to your equipment. Select a connection method with which your equipment is compatible. • T o connect this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct], Android OS 4.0 or above is required and the device must be compatible with Wi-Fi Direct™. • WPS refer[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5E74 - 250 - 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 VQT5E74 - 251 - ■ 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” (→75) . • Up to 30 characters can be entered. A double-byte char[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5E74 - 252 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 253 - 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. ■ [Send Images While Recording] A picture can be automat[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC About connections VQT5E74 - 254 - ■ 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 VQT5E74 - 255 - 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 (→60) . Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu Use cursor button to select item, and pres[...]

Wi-Fi/NFC [Wi-Fi Setup] menu VQT5E74 - 256 - Item Description [NFC Operation] Makes NFC function setting. [ON]: The NFC function works. [OFF] [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 you protect the Wi-Fi function with a password.[...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 257 - GPS Before use, read “About GPS” (→10) and “User License Agreement for Location Name Data” (→320) . GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Y ou can check your current location using GPS satellites. The camera receives radio signals that contain orbital inf[...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 258 - [GPS Setting] When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the camera periodically receives radio signals from the GPS satellites and executes positioning. When positioning is executed successfully , the place name and position (latitude and longitude) information are recorded in still p[...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 259 - ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear . When positioning is successful, camera will search the place name information (name of place and landmark) inside its internal database and disp[...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 260 - ■ Information to be recorded on the pictures When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the following information in still pictures and motion pictures * . • Location information (latitude and longitude) • Place name information (Country/region, [...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 261 - [Repositioning] If the displayed place name is different from the current location or a previous location is displayed, update the positioning information. If some time has elapsed since the last time positioning was executed successfully ([ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] is displa[...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 262 - ■ Interval between positioning operations Even if the positioning information is not updated, the camera automatically tries to execute positioning immediately after it is turned on and subsequently at regular intervals when [GPS Setting] is [ON]. Also, when [Airplane [...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 263 - [GPS Area Select] When there are other candidate locations as a result of positioning, you can change the location information to another place name or landmark in the neighborhood. • When there is a choice for differing place name information, [ ] appears in front of [...]

GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture VQT5E74 - 264 - [Area Info. Set] Y ou can switch the display of place name information on the screen on or off. Select [Area Info. Set] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select an item to be changed and press [MENU/SET] Use to set items that you want to display to [ON] and ite[...]

GPS Adjusting the time using GPS VQT5E74 - 265 - Y ou can automatically update the [Clock Set] of the camera using the date and time information contained in GPS radio signals. When you move to a different time zone from your home area and positioning is executed successfully , the camera automatically adjusts the time to the local time. Preparatio[...]

GPS Reducing the time required for positioning VQT5E74 - 266 - Y ou can reduce the time required for positioning by copying in advance the predicted satellite information (GPS assist data) of GPS satellites required for positioning to the camera. • For downloading/updating GPS assist data, there is a method to use the “GPS Assist T ool” on a [...]

GPS Reducing the time required for positioning VQT5E74 - 267 - ■ Using “GPS Assist T ool” by connecting the camera and computer Preparation: T urn on the computer and close all other open application programs. Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Connect USB] and [...]

GPS Reducing the time required for positioning VQT5E74 - 268 - ■ Using a card reader/writer (commercially available) Preparation: • Turn on the computer that is connected to a card reader/writer (commercially available) and close all other open application programs. • Insert a memory card in the camera before starting the updating procedure. [...]

GPS Reducing the time required for positioning VQT5E74 - 269 - ■ Operating the “GPS Assist T ool” Start up the “GPS Assist T ool” on the computer • Windows: Double-click [GPSASIST .EXE] stored in the connected camera or memory card • Mac: Double-click [GPSASIST .DMG] stored in the connected camera or memory card Double-click [GPSASIST[...]

GPS Reducing the time required for positioning VQT5E74 - 270 - Using the Wi-Fi function to update Y ou can connect to a wireless access point that is hooked up to the Internet and update GPS assist data. Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Wi-Fi] and press [MENU/SET] U[...]

GPS Reducing the time required for positioning VQT5E74 - 271 - Checking the expiration date of the GPS assist data The GPS assist data expires in 30 days. We recommend using new GPS assist data. Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Expiry Date] and press [MENU/SET] ● Y ou can also check the expiration date on t[...]

GPS Registering my landmark VQT5E74 - 272 - Y ou can register a user-defined location that is not registered in this camera as my landmark in order to display it when positioning is executed or to record it on a picture. (Up to 50 landmarks) First, move to the location that is to be registered, and operate the GPS where positioning can be executed.[...]

GPS Using the GPS log VQT5E74 - 273 - Location information positioned using GPS can be recorded as a “GPS log”. An output of the GPS log file can be utilized on compatible websites, etc. Recording the GPS log Y ou can set the GPS log’s recording interval or recording duration. • GPS logs cannot be recorded to the built-in memory . Use a car[...]

GPS Using the GPS log VQT5E74 - 274 - ● In the following cases, GPS logging automatically ends: • When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] • When battery charging is started ● In the following cases, GPS logging will be aborted: • When the camera is turned off when the battery remaining indication is [ ] (one bar) or less • When the camera is[...]

GPS Using the GPS log VQT5E74 - 275 - Outputting the GPS log file Convert GPS log files (NMEA format) to KML format and output to use it on a website, etc., that supports the KML format. Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [KML File Output] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select the GPS log recording date and press [MENU[...]

GPS Using the GPS log VQT5E74 - 276 - Deleting the GPS log Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Delete Log] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [1 DA Y] / [ALL] and press [MENU/SET] ● For [1 DA Y] Use to select the date and press [MENU/SET] • Displays up to 1,000 items. • The confirmation screen appears. Select [...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5E74 - 277 - 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 VQT5E74 - 278 - ■ 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 ype D-T ype A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) ● Some of the playback func[...]

Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen VQT5E74 - 279 - 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 VQT5E74 - 280 - Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→73) . Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI micro cable (→277) 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 VQT5E74 - 281 - 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 VQT5E74 - 282 - ■ 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] (→159) • Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), o[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder VQT5E74 - 283 - Follow the correct method for your device. Copying by inserting the card into the recorder Y ou can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. • See the instruction manu[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5E74 - 284 - 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 instruction manual for your computer . • If yo[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5E74 - 285 - About supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.3 PE Y ou can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured pi[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5E74 - 286 - ■ LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / V ista / XP) LoiLoScope is a video editing software that draws out the full power of your PC. Creating videos is as easy as organizing cards on top of a desk. Use your music, pi[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5E74 - 287 - Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE 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. ■ Download procedure Download SILKYPIX Dev[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5E74 - 288 - 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 to select [PC] and press[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5E74 - 289 - ■ 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 . * 2 ● Window[...]

Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC VQT5E74 - 290 - ■ For PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→72) 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 reco[...]

Connecting with other devices Printing VQT5E74 - 291 - 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 VQT5E74 - 292 - ● 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 VQT5E74 - 293 - Printing multiple pictures Multiple pictures are printed at one time. Press to select [Multi Print] in step (→291) Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select] : Scroll between pictures with cursor button, select pictures to print with the [DISP .] button. (Press [DISP .] bu[...]

Connecting with other devices Printing VQT5E74 - 294 - Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pic[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5E74 - 295 - Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . In recording Recording Mode (→30) Backlight Compensation (→36, 39, 150) 60 i Rec Format (→152) Rec Quality (→152) Aspect Ratio (→140) Picture Size (→140) Quality (→141) Flash Mode (→85) Stabilizer (→44[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5E74 - 296 - Brightness (→42, 1 1 1, 1 19) Exposure Compensation (→100) Manual Exposure Assistance (→109) AF T racking (→40, 90) AF Assist Lamp (→149) Metering Mode (→147) AE Lock (→99) Defocus background condition (→37, 42, 1 1 1) Program Shift (→45) F5.9 Aperture value (→44, 10[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5E74 - 297 - Place name information (→260) Changing the GPS place name (→263) Destination settings (→138) T ravel elapsed days (→138) Name (→127, 136) Age in years/months (→127, 136) Current date/time World time (→139) Focus range (→94) Zoom (→80) GPS reception icon (→259) Upda t[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5E74 - 298 - Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . In playback Playback Mode (→159) Protected picture (→182) Favorites (→180) Date/text stamped display (→151, 174) Retouched picture (→167, 168) Aspect Ratio (→140) Picture Size (→140) Quality (→141) Remai[...]

Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays VQT5E74 - 299 - Print settings (→181) With place name information (→173, 260) With location information (→170, 260) Acq uiri ng inform atio n icon (→157) Monitor Luminance (→66) Recording Mode (→30) Flash Mode (→85) White Balance (→144) Exposure Compensation (→100) Creative control ad[...]

Others Message displays VQT5E74 - 300 - 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 VQT5E74 - 301 - [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ● Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→24) . ● Data write has failed. → Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. ● Card may possibly be damaged. → Try with a d[...]

Others Message displays VQT5E74 - 302 - [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 . (→248) → Power of the [...]

Others Message displays VQT5E74 - 303 - [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 VQT5E74 - 304 - T ry checking these items (→304 - 315) first. If the problem persists, Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→71) . (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Also, see the Panasonic support site[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 305 - GPS Cannot perform positioning. ● When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]. (→258) ● Depending on the recording environment, such as when indoors or near buildings, it may not be possible to correctly receive the signals from the GPS satellites. (→257) → When using the GPS, we recommend holding the[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 306 - Recording Cannot record pictures. ● Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→58) . Recorded pictures look white. ● Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). → Turn the camera on to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. ● Lens is fogg[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 307 - Recording (continued) Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. ● When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color . These are a result of the characteristics of the light source[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 308 - 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 VQT5E74 - 309 - Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated. (→73) 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 com[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 310 - 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 VQT5E74 - 31 1 - About the Wi-Fi function (continued) The camera cannot be connected to Mac computer/Windows PC via Wi-Fi connection. → Please confirm login name and password are correctly typed. → When the system time of Mac computer or Windows PC connected to a camera differs severely from that of the camera, th[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 312 - About the Wi-Fi function (continued) I cannot display or delete the images uploaded to the WEB service by this unit. ● The images uploaded to the WEB service cannot be displayed or deleted by this unit. → Perform the task using a smartphone or a PC. Y our “LUMIX CLUB” login ID and password were[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 313 - TV , computer , printer No image appears on TV . Image blurred or not colored. ● Not connected correctly (→277) . ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. The display on the TV and on the camera do not match. ● Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain[...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 314 - 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 Card) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC [...]

Others Q&A Troubleshooting VQT5E74 - 315 - Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→74) . 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] (→149) . AF[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 316 - 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 VQT5E74 - 317 - 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 VQT5E74 - 318 - Battery ● The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery . If the temperature is too high or too low , the operating time of the battery will become shorter . ● The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and [...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 319 - 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 viewi[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 320 - Important! Be sure to read the following before using the location names that are stored in this product. User License Agreement for Location Name Data Personal Use Only . Y ou agree to use this Data together with this digital camera for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were [...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 321 - No W arranty . This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Panasonic Corporation and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, including but n[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 322 - Export Control. Panasonic Corporation shall not export from anywhere any part of the Data or any direct product thereof except in compliance with, and with all licenses and approvals required under , applicable export laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the laws, rules and regula[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 323 - About Location Information and Place Name Information About the geographical coordinate system The latitude and longitude standard (geographical coordinate system) recorded with this camera is WGS84. About copyright According to copyright law , the map data stored in this camera may not be used for pu[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 324 - T erritory Notice Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und V ermessungswesen Croatia © EuroGeographics Belgium (If using T raffic Codes for Belgium) T raffic Codes for Belgium are provided by the Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap and the Ministèrie de l’Equipement et des T ransports. Cyprus © Euro[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 325 - T erritory Notice Australia (If using RDS-TMC T raffic Codes for Australia) Product incorporates traffic location codes which is © 2012 T elstra Corporation Limited and its licensors. Australia (If using Actual Address Range Content for Australia) Copyright. Based on data provided under license from [...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 326 - ■ Landmark types Although approx. 1,000,000 landmarks are registered in the built-in memory , there are also some unregistered landmarks. (The registered information is current as of October 2012 and will not be updated.) Zoo Botanical garden Aquarium Amusement park Golf course Camp sites Ski resort[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 327 - • 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”, “A VC[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes VQT5E74 - 328 - • 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 VQT5E74 - 329 - 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[...]