Panasonic DMC-ZS20 manual

VQT4C14-1 M0212KZ1042 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ30/DMC-ZS20 Before use, please read these instructions completely .[...]

- 2 - C o n t e n t s Before use Before use .............................................. 6 About GPS .................................................... 8 Standard Accessories ........................... 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts ... 10 Cursor button .............................................. 1 1 T ouch operations .................[...]

- 3 - Co nt e nt s Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54 [Clock Set] ................................................... 54 [Auto Clock Set] .......................................... 54 [World Time] ................................................ 54 [T ravel Date] ................................................ 54 [Beep] .............[...]

- 4 - Co nt e nt s Register your own settings and record [Custom] Mode .................................... 85 [Cust.Set Mem.] .......................................... 85 [Custom] ...................................................... 86 Burst function ...................................... 87 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Re[...]

- 5 - Co nt e nt s GPS and map functions Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture .......................... 128 Using the GPS function to execute positioning ................................................. 129 Executing the positioning function right away to update the current location .......... 132 Changing place name informa[...]

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

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

- 8 - Be fo r e us e About GPS ■ About the camera’ s location name information Before using the camera, be sure to read “Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map Data”. (→190) ■ When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera is turned OFF . • Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meter[...]

- 9 - S t a nd ar d A c c e s s or ie s 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 Operating Instructions. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery [...]

- 10 - N a m es a n d F u nc ti o n s o f Ma i n P a rt s ● The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. Mode dial (→25) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→66) Built-in GPS antenna (→128) Self-timer indicator (→70) / AF Assist Lamp (→103) Lens barrel Card/Battery door (→14, 19) Release l[...]

- 1 1 - Na me s a nd F un c ti on s of Ma in P ar t s Cursor button We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [HDMI] socket (→156, 158) [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket (→15, 156, 165, 168) This socket is also used when charging the battery . [EXPOSURE] button (→73) In the recording mode: Operate this when setting the [...]

- 12 - Na me s a nd F un c ti on s of Ma in P ar t s T ouch operations This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. T ouch T o “touch” is to press the touch screen and then pull the finger back again. Drag T o “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch screen surface. T ouching is used to select[...]

- 13 - C h a rg in g b a t te ry • 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 (also in [Sleep Mode] (→57)) Y es T urn on No ∗ ∗ During[...]

- 14 - Ch ar g in g ba tt e ry Inserting the battery T o charge the battery , insert it into the camera. • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Insert the battery all the way • Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. [...]

- 15 - Ch ar g in g ba tt e ry 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). Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF ■ Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and[...]

- 16 - Ch ar g in g ba tt e ry ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer .) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 260 min • The charging time indicated above is the time required[...]

- 17 - Ch ar g in g ba tt e ry Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently , or in colder climates. ■ Recording still pi[...]

- 18 - Ch ar g in g ba tt e ry ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [A VCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [GPH] [PSH] [GFS] [FSH] [FHD] A vailable recording time ∗ 1 Approx. 55 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 70 min Actual available recording time ∗ 2 Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min ● Recording conditions • T emperature 23 °C (73.4 °F)[...]

- 19 - I n s er ti ng a n d r em ov i n g th e ca r d ( o pt io na l ) ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● T o remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) ?[...]

- 20 - P i c tu re s a v e de st in a t i o n ( c a rd s an d b u il t- in m e m or y) 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 . (→127) ● The access time for [...]

- 21 - Pi ct u re s av e d es ti na ti o n (c ar ds an d bu il t -i n me mo r y) Displaying the picture recording capacity Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP .] button to switch display) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) While the camera is accessing the card or built-in[...]

- 22 - Pi ct u re s av e d es ti na ti o n (c ar ds an d bu il t -i n me mo r y) 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). ■ Recording picture capacity (still pictures) [Picture Siz[...]

- 23 - S e t ti ng t h e cl oc k T urn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year , month, day , h[...]

- 24 - Se tt i ng t he c l oc k Press to select [Y es] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function • T o manually set date and time → select [No]. • When you select automatic time adjustment using the GPS function, [GPS Setting] is set to [ON]. • For details about [Auto Clock Set] (→140) When [Pleas[...]

- 25 - Basics S e q ue nc e o f op er a t i o n s 1 T urn on the power 2 Set to 3 Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pi ctur es wit h auto mat ic sett ing s. (→3 1) [Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. (→27) [Aperture-Priority] [...]

- 26 - Se qu e nc e of o p er at io ns 4 Aim the camera and shoot ■ T aking still pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture ■ Recording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording Motion picture button [...]

- 27 - T a ki ng p i c t u r es w it h y o ur o wn s e t ti ng s [P r og r am AE ] Mo d e Recording mode: ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ● If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure. Y ou should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings o[...]

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

- 29 - T o uc hi ng t h e sc re en a n d r ec or d i n g (T ouc h S h ut te r f u nc ti o n) This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen. T ouch on the screen • The icon changes to , and you can now proceed with touch shutter recording. T ouch the subject you want to recor[...]

- 30 - T o uc hi ng t h e sc re en a n d a dj us t i n g t he f o c u s a nd e x p os ur e (T ouc h AF /A E f un c ti on ) This function enables the focus and exposure to be set when you touch the subject displayed on the screen. • Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) released. T ouch the place where you want to set th[...]

- 31 - T a ki ng p i c t u r es w it h a u to ma ti c s e tt in gs [I n te l li ge n t Au t o] Mo de Recording mode: Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing) Opti[...]

- 32 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es w it h a ut om at i c se tt in g s [ In te l li ge nt Aut o] Mo de Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically . The icon of scene detected Recognises people Recognises babies ∗ 1 Recognises landscapes Recognises night scenes and people in them (Only [...]

- 33 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es w it h a ut om at i c se tt in g s [ In te l li ge nt Aut o] Mo de [Motion Deblur] The camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject. ■ Settings Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cu[...]

- 34 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es w it h a ut om at i c se tt in g s [ In te l li ge nt Aut o] Mo de [iHDR] (intelligent High Dynamic Range) When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still pic[...]

- 35 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es w it h a ut om at i c se tt in g s [ In te l li ge nt Aut o] Mo de 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. ■ With touch screen operations Perform these operations with the touch shutter function (→29) r[...]

- 36 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es w it h a ut om at i c se tt in g s [ In te l li ge nt Aut o] Mo de [Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions 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. ?[...]

- 37 - T a k i n g m ot i o n p i c tu r e s Recording mode: Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→106)/[Rec Quality] (→107) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. ● Y ou can also use zoom while recording motion pictures. • The [...]

- 38 - T a ki ng m ot i on p ic tu r es ■ 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 on a large format TV or for saving to disc. A VCHD Progressive: The [GPH] or [P[...]

- 39 - T a ki ng m ot i on p ic tu r es ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■ Recording motion pictures in The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the [...]

- 40 - T a ki ng m ot i on p ic tu r es ● 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. (Only when [Rec Quality] is set to [GPH], [PSH], [GFS] or [FSH]) ● Use a sufficiently charged battery . ● The available recording time[...]

- 41 - T a ki ng m ot i on p ic tu r es Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures are recorded with [Aspect Ratio] setting of 16:9 and [Picture Size] setting of 3.5M.[...]

- 42 - V i e w i ng y o u r p ic tu r e s [N o rm a l Pl a y] ● It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on a computer . ● If the REC/PLA Y switch is moved from to while the power is on, the lens barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. ● This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design[...]

- 43 - V ie wi n g yo ur p i ct ur es [ No rm al P l ay ] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” T ouch the area that you want to magnify Each time you touch an area, the camera magnifies the selected area by 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x in succession. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower .) • The area can also be magnified by mov[...]

- 44 - V ie wi n g yo ur p i ct ur es [ No rm al P l ay ] Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” Move the zoom lever toward W side several times T ouch the recording date to be displayed, and touch [Set] to enter the date Select the month The pictures recorded on the selected date appear on the 12-picture screen. • The r[...]

- 45 - V iewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the A VCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. • Slide the REC/PLA Y switch to . Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and touch Playback now starts. • Y ou can also press to play back motion pictures. Motion picture recording time Example: After 1[...]

- 46 - V ie wi n g mo ti on pi ct ur es ● Y ou can also use the cursor button to perform playback operations. : Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps)/Single-frame rewind (while paused) : Fast forward (2 steps)/Single-frame forward (while paused) [MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures (→47) • V olume can be adjusted with[...]

- 47 - V ie wi n g mo ti on pi ct ur es 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 T ouch • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] with cursor button and then press [MENU/[...]

- 48 - V ie wi n g mo ti on pi ct ur es [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 travelling. Select a motion picture to be split and then touch • Y ou can also p[...]

- 49 - D e l et in g p i c tu re s ● Do not turn off the power during deletion. ● Use a sufficiently charged battery . ● Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures • Card switch is in “LOCK” position. • Pictures not of DCF standard (→42) Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is di[...]

- 50 - De le t in g pi ct u re s Press to delete displayed picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/ [Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ● [Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP .] button Picture selected • T o cancel → Press [DISP .] button again. • T o execute → Press [MENU/SET]. • Y ou can select [All Delete Exc[...]

- 51 - S e t ti ng t h e me nu Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Use cursor button to select a menu, and then press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Use to select the menu item, and then press [MENU/SET] Menu items Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever .) Current setti[...]

- 52 - Se tt i ng t he m e nu Menu type [Rec] menu (→95) (Recording mode only) • Y ou can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] menu (→106) (Recording mode only) • Y ou can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings. [GPS] menu (→128) • Y ou can select the GP[...]

- 53 - Se tt i ng t he m e nu Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press [Q.MENU] button Press to select a menu item • The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode. Press to select the settings Press [MENU/SET][...]

- 54 - U s i ng t h e [ S et up ] m e n u Item Settings, notes [Clock Set] (→23) Set time, date, and display format. [Auto Clock Set] Setting the clock automatically using GPS. (→140) [ON] / [OFF] [World T ime] Set the local time at travel destination. (→93) [Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination. [Home]: Set date and time at[...]

- 55 - Us in g t he [ Se t up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [V olume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV . [Cust.Set Mem.] Register settings on current camera. (→85) [C1] / [C2-1] / [C2-2] / [C2-3] [LCD Display] Adjust brightne[...]

- 56 - Us in g t he [ Se t up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [Guide Line] Select recording information display and types of guidelines. [Rec. Info.] [ON] (Display recording information with guidelines.) [OFF] [Pattern] / : Change the patterns of guidelines. • When [Intelligent Auto] Mode has been selected, only is displayed. Also, recording informa[...]

- 57 - Us in g t he [ Se t up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [Economy] T urn off the power or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimise battery consumption. [Sleep Mode] [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]: Automatically shut off power while not in use. • T o restore → Press the shutter button halfway , or turn on the p[...]

- 58 - Us in g t he [ Se t up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer , and for[...]

- 59 - Us in g t he [ Se t up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [Output] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. [Video Out] [NTSC] / [P AL] If the default setting is changed, A VCHD motion pictures may not be played correctly . [TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an A V cable (optional) is connected.) / [...]

- 60 - Us in g t he [ Se t up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. : Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation. : Rotate and display only pictures displayed on a TV screen in portrait orientation. [OFF][...]

- 61 - Us in g t he [ Se t up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [Language] Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen. [Demo Mode] View demonstration of functions. [Stabilizer Demo.] Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after correction • During demo screen display , the Optical Image S[...]

- 62 - C h a ng in g r e c or di n g i n fo rm a t i o n d is p l a y Application (Record) Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as Histograms. Press [DISP .] button to change display ● In Recording Mode Recording information ∗ 1 Motion picture recording information ∗ 1, ∗ 2 No display Guide lines ∗ 1, ∗ 3 ● In Playback [...]

- 63 - U s i ng Z o o m Recording mode: ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ● Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ● The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates. ● The camera may make a rattling noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated - this is not a malfunction. Y ou can adjust the area [...]

- 64 - Us in g Z oo m Using the zoom by performing touch operations T ouch The zoom bar appears on the screen. T ouch the T or W edge of the zoom bar on the screen Fast zooming all the way to the T end ∗ Fast zooming Fast zooming all the way to the W end ∗ Slow zooming ∗ When or is touched again while zooming, zooming will stop.[...]

- 65 - Us in g Z oo m Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 20x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→95) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]) • [Macro Zoom[...]

- 66 - T a k i n g p ic t u r e s w it h f l a s h Recording mode: Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET] T ype, operations Uses ∗ 1 [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 2 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) T aking p[...]

- 67 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es w it h f la sh ■ A vailable types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ ∗ 1 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○○○○○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ––– ○ ––– – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○○○○○ – ○ – – – – ○ ––––– ○ ○ ○ ○○?[...]

- 68 - T a k i n g c lo s e - u p p ic t u r e s 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. W). Press to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET] display ?[...]

- 69 - T a ki ng c lo s e- up p ic t ur es [Macro Zoom] 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 to display [Macro Mode] Use cursor button to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/SET] Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever Return[...]

- 70 - T a k i n g p ic t u r e s w it h s e l f - ti m e r Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/SET] T ake a picture Press the shutter [...]

- 71 - Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. ■ Recording mode: Press to display [Exposure] Use cursor button to select a value and press [MENU/SET] • If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the “+” direction. • If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure to the “-[...]

- 72 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es w it h E xp os ur e C om pe ns a ti on Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket]) Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard. ■ Recording mode: Press several times to display [Auto[...]

- 73 - D e t er mi ne a p e rt ur e a n d sh ut te r s p e ed a nd r e c or d Recording mode: [Aperture-Priority] 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 ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Press [EXPOSURE] [...]

- 74 - De te r mi ne a pe r tu re a nd sh ut te r s pe ed a nd re co rd [Manual Exposure] Mode This mode of recording lets you set any aperture value and shutter speed when exposure adjustment prevents you from recording at the desired exposure (brightness/darkness). Also, long-exposure recording of up to 15 seconds is possible. Set mode dial to ([[...]

- 75 - T a ki ng P i c t u r es w it h d i ff er en t p i ct ur e e f f e ct s [C r ea t iv e C on t ro l] mo d e Recording mode: Y ou can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor . Set mode dial to Press to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Effect [EXPS] [Express[...]

- 76 - T a ki ng P ic t ur es w it h d if fe re n t pi ct ur e e ff ec ts [ Cr ea ti v e Co nt ro l ] mo de ● A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the camera is turned off. ● Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually . [Sensitivity], [White Balance], [i.[...]

- 77 - T a ki ng p i c t u r es a cc o r d i ng t o t h e sc en e [S c en e M od e ] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. Set mode dial to Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] ■ Changing the selected scene mode ([Scene Mode] menu) [...]

- 78 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es a cc o rd in g to th e sc en e [S ce ne Mo de ] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera[...]

- 79 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es a cc o rd in g to th e sc en e [S ce ne Mo de ] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) [Panorama Shot] (Continued) T ips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a na[...]

- 80 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es a cc o rd in g to th e sc en e [S ce ne Mo de ] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) [Sports] T akes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. T ips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away . Notes • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Night Portrait] T akes picture[...]

- 81 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es a cc o rd in g to th e sc en e [S ce ne Mo de ] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) [HDR] The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. T ips • After the shutter button has been pressed, do [...]

- 82 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es a cc o rd in g to th e sc en e [S ce ne Mo de ] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) [Sunset] T akes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and pre[...]

- 83 - T a ki ng p ic t ur es a cc o rd in g to th e sc en e [S ce ne Mo de ] • How to select a scene (→77) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→66) [High Speed Video] Records rapid movements at a high speed of 220 fps. Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording • Motion picture [...]

- 84 - T a k i n g 3 D p i c t u r e s [3 D P ho t o Mo d e] Recording 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 is required (This unit will play back in 2D). (→160) Set mode d[...]

- 85 - 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.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. ■ Recording mode: Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] m[...]

- 86 - Re gi s te r yo ur ow n se tt i ng s an d r ec or d [ C us to m] M o de [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . ■ Recording mode: Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) • When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in . • When set to → [...]

- 87 - B u r st f u n c t i on Recording mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully . Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu (→51) Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Speed Description No. of pictures ∗ 1 Approx. 2 - 10 pictures/sec. • The burst speed is adjust[...]

- 88 - Bu rs t f un ct io n ■ Note on the picture size setting [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 5 M, 3 M, 0.3 M 2.5 M, 0.3 M 3 M 3:2 4.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.3 M 3 M, 0.3 M 2.5 M 16:9 3.5 M, 2 M, 0.2 M 3.5 M, 0.2 M 2 M 1:1 3.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.2 M 2 M, 0.2 M 2.5 M ● Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). (→109) ● Depending o[...]

- 89 - R e c or di ng w i t h th e F a c e R ec og n i t i o n fu nc t i o n [F a ce Re co g .] Recording mode: ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) • The camera recognises a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure. • When registered faces that have set names are recognised, th[...]

- 90 - Re co r di ng w it h t he F ac e R ec og ni t io n fu nc t io n [ Fa c e Re co g. ] 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 person[...]

- 91 - Re co r di ng w it h t he F ac e R ec og ni t io n fu nc t io n [ Fa c e Re co g. ] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→51) Select [MEMOR Y] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select t[...]

- 92 - U s e fu l f e a t u re s f o r t ra ve l [T ravel Date] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→51) If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded. ■ Recording mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) Select [T ravel Date] from the [Setup] menu (→51) Use [...]

- 93 - Us ef u l fe at ur e s fo r tr a ve l [World T ime] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→51) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording mode: ■ Preparation: Set [Auto Clock Set] to [OFF]. (→140) Select [World T ime] from the [Setup] menu (→51) • Message will be displayed when setting[...]

- 94 - E n t er in g T e x t Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [T ravel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Cursor position T ext is inserted at the cursor posit[...]

- 95 - U s i ng t h e [ R ec ] m e n u [Aspect Ratio] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Set the aspect ratio of still pictures. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: / / / ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Set the size (number of pixels) of st[...]

- 96 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [Quality] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Set quality of picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: ([Fine]) High quality , priority to picture quality ([Standard]) Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures ● The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode. ● When [3D Photo Mode][...]

- 97 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [White Balance] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor, cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / (set [...]

- 98 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET] Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET] White Balance is set to . • Even if the camera’s power is OFF , the set White Balance is remembered. • It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjec[...]

- 99 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [AF Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: / / / / T aking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly [...]

- 100 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: • [High Speed Video] scene mode • [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] mode ● Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([Panorama S[...]

- 101 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [Face Recog.] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) For details (→89). [Metering Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Y ou can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Condition[...]

- 102 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [Min. Shtr Speed] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ● Slower shutter speeds allow f[...]

- 103 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [Burst] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) For details (→87). [Color Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Set colour effects. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ST ANDARD] / [VIVID] ∗ 1 (sharper) / [B&W] / [SEPIA] / [Happy] ∗ 2 ∗ 1 Except [Intelligent Auto] Mode ∗ 2 [Intell[...]

- 104 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [Red-Eye Removal] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ). ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection). ● Depending on the cir[...]

- 105 - Us in g t he [ Re c ] me nu [Date Stamp] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→51) Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bra[...]

- 106 - U s i ng t h e [ M ot io n P i c tu re ] m e n u [Rec Mode] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→51) Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [A VCHD] • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] • This data format is suited for playing [...]

- 107 - Us in g t he [ Mo t io n Pi ct u re ] me nu [Rec Quality] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→51) Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [A VCHD] in [Rec Mode] Item Picture size/Bit rate fps [Aspect Ratio] [GPH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 28 Mbps 50p 16:9 [PSH] ∗ [...]

- 108 - Us in g t he [ Mo t io n Pi ct u re ] me nu [Continuous AF] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→51) Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion pi[...]

- 109 - P l a yi ng b a c k st il l p i c t ur es r e c o r d ed u si n g t he b u r st f un c t i o n Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). ■ Representative picture display A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together with other still pictures or with motio[...]

- 1 10 - Pl ay i ng b ac k s ti ll p ic t ur es r ec o rd ed u si n g th e bu r st f un ct i on ● [Playback] menu items cannot be used while the display appears within each burst group. ● Burst pictures cannot be displayed as a burst group during [GPS Area Play] or [Favorite] playback with [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play]. ● The following ope[...]

- 1 1 1 - D i f fe re n t p l ay ba c k m e th od s [P l ay ba c k M od e] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode The menu selection screen is displayed. Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Use cursor b[...]

- 1 12 - Di ff e re nt p la y ba ck m et h od s [ Pl a yb ac k Mo d e] [Slide Show] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→1 1 1) Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Picture Only] Plays back still pictures. [Mot[...]

- 1 13 - Di ff e re nt p la y ba ck m et h od s [ Pl a yb ac k Mo d e] ■ Operations during Slide Show The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor . • If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turned off. T o display the guide again, press the [DISP .] button. During motion picture/b[...]

- 1 14 - Di ff e re nt p la y ba ck m et h od s [ Pl a yb ac k Mo d e] [Filtering Play] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→1 1 1) Y ou can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favourite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the filtering method using cursor button,[...]

- 1 15 - R e t ou ch i n g p ic tu r e s [Auto Retouch] Y ou can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card. • Example picture Select[...]

- 1 16 - Re to u ch in g pi c tu re s [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. Select a still pictu[...]

- 1 17 - U s i ng t h e [ P la yb a c k ] me nu Y ou can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displ[...]

- 1 18 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→165) before performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→167). ■ T o clear all Select [CANC[...]

- 1 19 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [T ext Stamp] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [T ravel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI],[...]

- 120 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu ■ 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] [T ravel Date] Sta[...]

- 121 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [Resize] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■ [SINGLE] Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] and pr[...]

- 122 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [Cropping] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position • Confirmation screen is displayed. If you[...]

- 123 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [Favorite] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favourite pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use [...]

- 124 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [Print Set] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). 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 .) Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU[...]

- 125 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [Protect] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ● [SINGLE] ● [MUL[...]

- 126 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [Face Rec Edit] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cur[...]

- 127 - Us in g t he [ Pl a yb ac k] m e nu [Copy] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→51). Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a time from[...]

- 128 - U s i ng t he G P S f un ct i o n to r ec o r d t he l oc a t i o n of a p i c tu re GPS and map functions Before using the GPS function, read “About GPS” (→8) and “Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map Data” (→190). GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Y ou can check your current location using GPS satellites. The camer[...]

- 129 - Us in g t he G PS fu nc ti on to r ec or d t he l oc a ti on o f a p ic tu re Using the GPS function to execute positioning 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 longitu[...]

- 130 - Us in g t he G PS fu nc ti on to r ec or d t he l oc a ti on o f a p ic tu re ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor . When positioning is successful, camera will search the place name information (name of place and landmark) inside its [...]

- 131 - Us in g t he G PS fu nc ti on to r ec or d t he l oc a ti on o f a p ic tu re ■ Information to be recorded on the pictures When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the following information in still pictures and motion pictures ∗ (except for the picture quality settings of [PSH], [FSH], and [SH]). • Location infor[...]

- 132 - Us in g t he G PS fu nc ti on to r ec or d t he l oc a ti on o f a p ic tu re Executing the positioning function right away to update the current location 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 po[...]

- 133 - Us in g t he G PS fu nc ti on to r ec or d t he l oc a ti on o f a p ic tu re ■ 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 [Ai[...]

- 134 - Us in g t he G PS fu nc ti on to r ec or d t he l oc a ti on o f a p ic tu re Changing place name information to be displayed Y ou can change the recorded place name information items to be displayed on the screen. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Area Info. Set] and p[...]

- 135 - Us in g t he G PS fu nc ti on to r ec or d t he l oc a ti on o f a p ic tu re Disabling the positioning function when the camera is turned off When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function remains activated even if the camera is turned off. T o disable the positioning function when the camera is turned off, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON]. Press[...]

- 136 - C h a ng in g t h e pl ac e n a m e i nf or m a t i o n to b e r e c or de d 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 neighbourhood. • When there is a choice for differing place name information, appears in front of the place name [...]

- 137 - C h a ng in g t h e r ec o r d e d G PS i n f o rm at i o n [Edit Location] Y ou can edit the location information (latitude and longitude) recorded on still pictures and motion pictures. • Y ou can edit the location information only on a picture ( appears on the screen when this picture is played back) recorded with GPS information (loca[...]

- 138 - Ch an g in g th e r ec or de d G PS i nf or m at io n ■ Using the location information of another picture for reference Use cursor button to select [Use another picture] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a picture to be used as a reference for the recording location and press [MENU/SET] A map is displayed with the location [...]

- 139 - Ch an g in g th e r ec or de d G PS i nf or m at io n ■ Selecting a place name from candidates Use cursor button to select [Candidate] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select an item to be edited and press [MENU/SET] Place names or landmark names near the location information recorded in a picture are searched. Select a place nam[...]

- 140 - A d j us ti n g t h e ti m e u s in g G P S 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. Select [...]

- 141 - R e d uc in g t h e ti me r e q u i re d fo r p o s it io ni n g 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. • A computer that can be connected to the Internet is required to download the GPS assist d[...]

- 142 - Re du c in g th e t im e re qu i re d fo r p os it io ni n g Using the “GPS Assist T ool” ■ Using “GPS Assist T ool” by connecting the camera and computer Preparation: Turn on the computer and close all other open application programs. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button t[...]

- 143 - Re du c in g th e t im e re qu i re d fo r p os it io ni n g ■ 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 proce[...]

- 144 - Re du c in g th e t im e re qu i re d fo r p os it io ni n g Updating the GPS assist data Start up the “GPS Assist T ool” on the computer ■ Windows Double-click [GPSASIST .EXE] stored in the connected camera or memory card The “GPS Assist T ool” will start up. • When the “GPS Assist T ool” is copied to the memory card, [GPSA[...]

- 145 - Re du c in g th e t im e re qu i re d fo r p os it io ni n g Checking the expiration date of the GPS assist data The GPS assist data expires in 30 days. We recommend using new GPS assist data. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Assist Data] and press [MENU/SET] Use curso[...]

- 146 - U s i ng t h e m a p fu n c t i o n Y ou can display a map showing the location where a picture was taken or your current location. ● If you copy the map data stored on the supplied DVD to a memory card, you can display more detailed maps. (→150) ● The place name information recorded on a picture and the place name displayed on a map [...]

- 147 - Us in g t he m ap fu nc ti on Displaying your current location on a map When positioning is executed successfully using GPS, you can display your current location on a map. • Make sure to set [GPS Setting] to [ON]. (→129) Press [MAP] button in playback mode T ouch [My Location] Map scale level (The levels that can be displayed vary depe[...]

- 148 - Us in g t he m ap fu nc ti on Displaying only pictures taken in the same area Y ou can select the area of a picture on a map to narrow down the pictures to be displayed. Press [MAP] button in playback mode Display the map so that the place where you took the pictures is moved within the display range of the frame Display range T ouch the +/[...]

- 149 - Us in g t he m ap fu nc ti on Displaying a map by selecting a country or region Y ou can select a place name that you want to display and show it on a map. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use cursor button to select [Map] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Select Area] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [[...]

- 150 - U s i ng t he m a p d at a o n t he D VD ( s u p pl ie d) Y ou can use “LUMIX Map T ool” to copy the map data on the DVD (supplied) to a memory card. When the map data is copied to the memory card, detailed maps can be displayed on the camera. ● Install “LUMIX Map T ool” on your computer before starting the detailed map display pr[...]

- 151 - Us in g t he m ap da ta o n t he D VD ( s up pl ie d) Copying the map data to a memory card Preparation: • Install “LUMIX Map T ool” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. (→150) • Turn on the computer and close all other open application programs. • Insert the supplied DVD in your computer drive before starting[...]

- 152 - Us in g t he m ap da ta o n t he D VD ( s up pl ie d) ■ Copying map data directly to a memory card in the camera from the computer instead of a card reader/writer (commercially available) Y ou can copy the map data to a memory card inserted in the camera by connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB connection cable. • S[...]

- 153 - R e g is te r i n g my l a n d m a rk 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) ● Y ou can only register the landmark name as My landmark. (Y ou cannot register place names such as cit[...]

- 154 - Re gi s te ri ng m y l an dm ar k Registering the recording location as my landmark Y ou can use the location information of a picture to register it as My landmark. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use cursor button to select [Map] menu or [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [My Landmark] and press [MENU/SET] Use c[...]

- 155 - Re gi s te ri ng m y l an dm ar k Selecting My landmark and displaying it on a map Y ou can display a map by moving the registered My landmark to the centre. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use cursor button to select [Map] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Select Area] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select[...]

- 156 - V i e w i ng o n T V sc re e n Connecting with other devices Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI mini cable (optional) or A V cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Preparation: • Set [Output] to connect your camera to a TV using the A V cable (optional) (→59) • Tur[...]

- 157 - V ie wi n g on T V s cr ee n ■ T o connect with an HDMI mini cable (optional) ● Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ● Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ● [Playback], [GPS], [Map], and [Setup] menus cannot be used. ● Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depend[...]

- 158 - V ie wi n g on T V s cr ee n 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 mini cables (optional) for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.) ● VIERA [...]

- 159 - V ie wi n g on T V s cr ee n Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→59). Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→156) T urn on camera Set REC/PLA Y switch to Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed on the TV screen • When operating,[...]

- 160 - V ie wi n g on T V s cr ee n 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 inserting the card into the slot.[...]

- 161 - V ie wi n g on T V s cr ee n ● On the LCD monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D (conventional pictures). ● If you switch between 3D still pictures and normal still pictures while playing back pictures, a black screen will be displayed for a few seconds. ● If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or [...]

- 162 - K e e p th e r e c o rd ed s t i l l p ic tu r e s a nd m ot i o n p i c tu re s The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, MPO, A VCHD, MP4, Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Y ou[...]

- 163 - Ke ep th e re co r de d st il l p ic tu re s a nd m ot i on p ic tu r es Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer Using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied disc, you can save still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer . Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to your computer ?[...]

- 164 - U s i ng w i t h y ou r P C Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting[...]

- 165 - Us in g w it h yo u r PC Connect camera to computer • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET] • A message may be displayed on screen if [USB Mode] (→58) is set to [P[...]

- 166 - Us in g w it h yo u r PC ∗ 1 New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.). • When recording after performing [No.Reset]. ∗ 2 Note that pictures c[...]

- 167 - Us in g w it h yo u r PC Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or Y ouTube). There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialised software. Uploading pictures from the camera is[...]

- 168 - P r i nt in g Preparation: • Charge the battery sufficiently . • 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 • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection ca[...]

- 169 - Pr in t in g ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn of f power before inserting or removing memory cards. ● When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable. Use a[...]

- 170 - Pr in t in g Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step (→168) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select] : Scroll between pictures with cursor button, select pictures to print with the [DISP .] button. (Press [DISP .] button again to release selection.) Press [MENU/SET] when[...]

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

- 172 - L i s t of L C D mo ni t o r d is pl a y s Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In recording Others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 8 9 10 1 Recording Mode (→25) 2 Backlight Compensation (→32, 34) Recording quality (→107) Picture Size (→95) Quality (→96) Flash [...]

- 173 - Li st of L CD m o ni to r di s pl ay s ∗ 1 XXhXXmXXs, RXXhXXmXXs [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. ∗ 2 The displaying is performed in the following priority order: location name information, travel destination, name ([Baby]/[Pet]), and name ([Face Recog.]). When the place name information or the number[...]

- 174 - Li st of L CD m o ni to r di s pl ay s Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Playback Mode (→1 1 1) 2 Protected picture (→125) Favourites (→123) Date/text stamped display (→105, 1 19) Colour Mode (→103) Retouched pic[...]

- 175 - Li st of L CD m o ni to r di s pl ay s Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In playback 1 1 13 14 15 10 16 10 Recording date/time World time (→93) Name ∗ 1 (→81) Age in years/months ∗ 1 (→81) Place name information ∗ 1 (→136) Destination setti[...]

- 176 - M e s sa ge d i s p la ys Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→42) cannot be de[...]

- 177 - Me ss a ge d is pl a ys [Memory card parameter error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ● Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→19). ● Data write h[...]

- 178 - Q & A T r ou bl e sh o ot in g T ry checking these items (→178 - 185) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→58). (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery , power The charging lamp turns [...]

- 179 - Q& A T rou bl e sh oo ti ng GPS (continued) Positioning takes time. ● When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while, positioning may take several minutes. ● Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS satellites change, it may take longer depending on the recordi[...]

- 180 - Q& A T rou bl e sh oo ti ng Recording (continued) Some pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. ● Camera is set to use [Auto Bracket] or [Burst]. Focus not aligned correctly . ● Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording mode.) ● Subject outside of focus ran[...]

- 181 - Q& A T rou bl e sh oo ti ng Recording (continued) Panorama picture recording stops before finishing. ● If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been aborted and stops recording. ● If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the recording direction, the camera sto[...]

- 182 - Q& A T rou bl e sh oo ti ng Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated (→60) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● REC/PLA Y switch is not set to (play). ● No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not). ● Has the file name o[...]

- 183 - Q& A T rou bl e sh oo ti ng TV , computer , printer No image appears on TV . Image blurred or not coloured. ● Not connected correctly (→156). ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/P AL) on the camera. (→59) TV screen display different to LCD monitor . ● Aspect ratio [...]

- 184 - Q& A T rou bl e sh oo ti ng TV , computer , printer (continued) Cannot print when connecting to printer . ● Printer not compatible with PictBridge. ● Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)] (→58). The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. ● Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consul[...]

- 185 - Q& A T rou bl e sh oo ti ng Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→61). 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] (→103). AF Assist L[...]

- 186 - U s a ge c a u t i o ns a n d n o te s 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 th[...]

- 187 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s When not using for a while ● T urn off camera power 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 ba[...]

- 188 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s About charging the battery ● The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ● Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter . ● Battery will run [...]

- 189 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s About 3D viewing ● Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suf fers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D contents. • Viewing 3D contents may have an adverse effect to the individual. ● If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D contents, stop vie[...]

- 190 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s Important! Be sure to read the following before using the location names that are stored in this product. Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map 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 licen[...]

- 191 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s 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 not li[...]

- 192 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s 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 regulations[...]

- 193 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s Notices related to licensed software copyright holders © 201 1 NA VTEQ. All rights reserved. “MAPPLE” is a trademark of Shobunsha Publications, Inc. This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, © Queen’s Print[...]

- 194 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s T erritory Notice Australia © Hema Maps Pty . Ltd, 201 1. Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www .psma.com.au). Product incorporates data which is © 201 1 T elstra Corporation Limited, GM Holden Limited, Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd, NA VTEQ International LLC, [...]

- 195 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s T erritory Notice Sri Lanka This product incorporates original source digital data obtained from the Survey Department of Sri Lanka © 2009 Survey Department of Sri Lanka The data has been used with the permission of the Survey Department of Sri Lanka Sweden “Based upon electronic data © National Land S[...]

- 196 - Us ag e c au ti on s a nd n ot e s ■ 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 December 201 1 and will not be updated.) • It differs from that registered on our GPS-equipped models before 201 1. Zoo [...]

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