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    VQT4B66 M01 12KZ0 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ25/DMC-ZS15 Before use, please read these instructions completely .[...]

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    - 2 - C o n t e n t s Before use Before use .............................................. 5 Standard Accessories ........................... 7 Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 8 Cursor button ................................................ 9 Preparations Charging battery .................................. 10 Inserting the battery ..........[...]

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    - 3 - Co nt ent s Burst function ...................................... 72 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ....................... 74 Registering face pictures ............................ 75 Editing or deleting information about registered persons ..................................... 76 Useful features for travel ......[...]

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    - 4 - Co nt ent s ● Recording mode icons Recording mode: Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen ....................... 1 10 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDA VI Control™) ..... 1 12 Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 1 14 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pict[...]

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    - 5 - B e fo r e u se 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 [...]

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

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    - 7 - S t an d a rd A cc e s so ri e 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 i[...]

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    - 8 - N a me s an d F u nc ti o n s of M ai n P a rt s ● The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→52) Self-timer indicator (→56) / AF Assist Lamp (→88) Lens barrel Card/Battery door (→1 1, 15) Release lever (→1 1, 15) Zoom lever Operate this[...]

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    - 9 - Na me s a nd Fu nct io ns of M ai n P art s Cursor button We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. HDMI socket (→1 10) [A V OUT/ DIGIT AL] socket (→1 2, 1 10, 1 19 , 122) [EXPOSURE] button Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value. (Only in the mode) LCD monitor (→43, 126) Charging lam[...]

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    - 10 - C h ar g i ng b a t te ry 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] (→45)) Y es T urn on No ∗ ∗ During playback only , the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable [...]

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    - 1 1 - Ch ar gin g b at ter y Inserting the battery T o charge the battery , insert it into the camera. • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery all the way • Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. • Insert all the way firmly until a locking soun[...]

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    - 12 - Ch ar gin g b at ter y 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 [...]

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    - 13 - Ch ar gin g b at ter y ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging is 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 requir[...]

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    - 14 - Ch ar gin g b at ter y 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 pic[...]

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    - 15 - I ns e r ti n g an d r e mo vi n g t he c a rd (o pt i on a l) • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Insert the card all the way • Check orientation: terminals face LCD • Push in until it clicks. Do not touch terminal ■ T o remove card Press the centre of the card ● Keep t[...]

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    - 16 - In se rti ng an d r em ovi ng t he ca rd ( op tio nal ) ● Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device. (→48) ● If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. ● It is recommended that yo[...]

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    - 17 - In se rti ng an d r em ovi ng t he ca rd ( op tio nal ) Memory 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) When in operation While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation [...]

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    - 18 - S e tt i n g th 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. (This message does not appear in playback mode.) Press [MENU/[...]

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    - 19 - Se tt ing th e clo ck T o change time setting When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu[...]

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    - 20 - Basics S e qu e n ce o f op er a t io ns 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 pict ures with auto matic setti ngs. (→24 ) [Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. (→22) [Aperture-Priority] Mode D[...]

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    - 21 - Se qu enc e o f ope ra tio 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 Sh[...]

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    - 22 - T a ki ng pi c tu re s w i th y o ur ow n s et t in g s [P ro gr am AE ] Mo de 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 or se[...]

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    - 23 - Useful when subject is not in centre of picture. 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: flashing) AF area ( When focus is aligned: green When focus is not aligned: red) Return to desired composition Press fully [...]

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    - 24 - T a ki ng pi c tu re s w i th a u to m at ic se t ti n g s [I nt el lig en t Au to] M od e 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) Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, ?[...]

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    - 25 - T ak ing p ict ur es wit h aut om ati c s et tin gs [ In te ll ige nt Au to ] 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 when i[...]

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    - 26 - T ak ing p ict ur es wit h aut om ati c s et tin gs [ In te ll ige nt Au to ] Mo de [iHandheld Nite Shot] If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, the camera can record the still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures. ■ Settings Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu a[...]

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    - 27 - T ak ing p ict ur es wit h aut om ati c s et tin gs [ In te ll ige nt Au to ] 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. ● The[...]

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    - 28 - T ak in g mo ti o n p ic t u re s Recording mode: Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→91) / [Rec Quality] (→92) 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 zoom[...]

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    - 29 - T ak ing m oti on pi ctu re s ■ 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. MP4: This is a simpler video format be[...]

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    - 30 - T ak ing m oti on pi ctu re s ■ 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 rig[...]

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    - 31 - T ak ing m oti on pi ctu re s Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. ■ Recording mode: Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording (Max. 2 pictures) The picture is saved with the following conditions. [A VCHD] [Pi[...]

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    - 32 - V ie wi n g y ou r pi ct u r es [N or ma l Pla y] ● It may not be possible to view pictures which were edited in a computer on this camera. ● 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 rule for Camera[...]

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    - 33 - V iew in g y ou r p ict ur es [ Nor mal P lay ] Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the A VCHD, MP4 and QuickT ime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is display[...]

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    - 34 - V iew in g y ou r p ict ur es [ Nor mal P lay ] 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] with cursor but[...]

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    - 35 - V iew in g y ou r p ict ur es [ Nor mal P lay ] Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” T urn to T side Current zoom position • Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower .) • T o reduce zo[...]

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    - 36 - V iew in g y ou r p ict ur es [ Nor mal P lay ] Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” T urn to the W side several times Selected date (First picture from the date) • When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the display method changes to the 12-picture screen. ● Only months [...]

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    - 37 - D e le t i ng 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 (→32) Press to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is di[...]

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    - 38 - De le tin g p ic tur es T o delete multiple (up to 100)/T o delete all pictures A burst group is handled as one picture. (All the pictures in the selected burst group are deleted.) 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[...]

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    - 39 - S e tt i n g th e me nu ● The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen display or some parts of the screen display are omitted. ● The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode. ● The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. ● In recording mode, the menu screen can als[...]

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    - 40 - Se tt ing th e men u Menu type [Rec] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Changing picture preferences (→80) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Recording motion pictures using your own settings (→91) • Y ou can select the picture quality , data form[...]

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    - 41 - Se tt ing th e men u 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 Press to select the settings Press [MENU/SET] ● The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode.[...]

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    - 42 - U s in g th e [ S et up ] me nu Item Settings, notes [Clock Set] (→18) Set time, date, and display format. [World T ime] Set the local time at travel destination. (→78) [Destination]: Set the local time at travel destination. [Home]: Set date and time at home area. [T ravel Date] Record the number of days elapsed in your travels. (→77)[...]

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    - 43 - Us in g t he [S etu p] 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. (→70) (Recording Mode only) [C1] / [C2-1] / [C2-2] / [C2-3] [LCD Disp[...]

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    - 44 - Us in g t he [S etu p] 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 informati[...]

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    - 45 - Us in g t he [S etu p] 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 pow[...]

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    - 46 - Us in g t he [S etu p] 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 forma[...]

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    - 47 - Us in g t he [S etu p] 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.) / [V[...]

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    - 48 - Us in g t he [S etu p] 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] ?[...]

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    - 49 - Us in g t he [S etu p] 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 Sta[...]

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    - 50 - U s in g Zo om Recording mode: Application (Record) ● The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is turned. • The zoom speed does not change during motion picture recording. ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ● Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ● The zoom ratio and the [...]

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    - 51 - Us in g Z oom Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the number of recording pixels is changed. ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 16 times is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→80) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]) • [Macro [...]

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    - 52 - T ak in g pi ct u r es w i t h fl 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 pict[...]

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    - 53 - T ak ing p ict ur es wit h fla sh ● The effect of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject, whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect of red-eye reduction may be negligible. ● Flash settings may be changed[...]

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    - 54 - T ak in g cl os e - up p i c tu re 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 ■ T [...]

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    - 55 - T ak ing c los e- up pic tu res ● It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus. ● Using a tripod and [Selftimer] is recommended. Also, when recording a subject that is close to the camera, setting [Flash] to [Forced Flash Of f] is recommended. ● Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly fo[...]

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    - 56 - T ak in g pi ct u r es w i t h se l f -t im 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 butt[...]

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    - 57 - Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). ■ 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,[...]

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    - 58 - T ak ing p ict ur es wit h Exp os ure Co mp ens at ion ● Cannot be used with flash. ● When [Auto Bracket] is set, [Burst] is cancelled. ● [Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: • [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus]) • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR]) • Motion picture Re[...]

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    - 59 - D et e r mi n e ap e rt u re a n d s hu tt e r s pe ed an d r e c or d Recording mode: [Aperture-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) 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) [...]

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    - 60 - De te rmi ne ap ert ur e a nd s hu tte r sp ee d a nd re cor d [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 ([Ma[...]

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    - 61 - T a ki ng Pi c tu re s w i th d i ff e re nt pi c tu r e e f f ec t s [C re at ive C on tr ol ] mo de 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 [Expressive] This pi[...]

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    - 62 - T ak ing P ict ur es wit h dif fe ren t p ic tur e eff ec ts [Cr ea ti ve Co ntr ol ] m od e ● The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off]. ● 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 .[...]

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    - 63 - T a ki ng pi c tu re s a c co rd i ng to t h e s ce n e [S ce ne Mo de ] 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] (When the scene menu is not displayed →39) ■ Recording mot[...]

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    - 64 - T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) [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 is b[...]

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    - 65 - T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) [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 narrow [...]

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    - 66 - T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) [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 pictures of [...]

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    - 67 - T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) [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 not m[...]

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    - 68 - T ak ing p ict ur es acc or din g to the s cen e [S ce ne M ode ] • How to select a scene (→63) • Using flash in Scene Modes (→52) [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 press [M[...]

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    - 69 - T ak in g 3D p i c tu re s [ 3D P hot o Mo de ] 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). (→1 14) Set mode dial t[...]

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    - 70 - 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[...]

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    - 71 - Re gi ste r y ou r o wn se tt in gs an d r ec ord [Cu st om ] Mod e [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 → Y ou can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the . • When set to → Perform[...]

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    - 72 - B u rs t fu nc 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 Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Speed Description No. of pictures ∗ 1 Approx. 2 - 5 pictures/sec. • The burst speed is adjusted automati[...]

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    - 73 - Bu rs t f unc ti on ■ Note on the picture size setting [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 3M, 2M, 0.3M 2.5M, 0.3M 3M 3:2 2.5M, 0.3M 3M, 0.3M 2.5M 16:9 2M, 0.2M 3.5M, 0.2M 2M 1:1 2.5M, 0.2M 2M, 0.2M 2.5M ● Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). (→94) ● Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, [...]

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    - 74 - R ec o r di n g wi t h t he F a ce Re co g ni t io n f un c ti o n [F ac e Rec og .] 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, the na[...]

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    - 75 - Re co rdi ng wi th th e F ac e Re cog ni ti on fu nct io n [F ace R ec og .] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birth date. Y ou can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up t[...]

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    - 76 - Re co rdi ng wi th th e F ac e Re cog ni ti on fu nct io n [F ace R ec og .] ■ T o set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [OFF] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or delete[...]

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    - 77 - U s ef u l f ea t u re s f o r tr a v el [T ravel Date] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→39) 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: ∗ ∗ Recordin g only . (Cannot set.) Select [T ravel Date] from the [Setup] menu Use cursor b[...]

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    - 78 - Us ef ul fea tu res f or tr av el [World T ime] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures (→39) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording mode: Select [World T ime] from the [Setup] menu • Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step [...]

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    - 79 - E n te r i ng 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[...]

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    - 80 - U s in g th e [ R ec ] m e nu [Aspect Ratio] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: / / / ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures [...]

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    - 81 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Quality] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Set quality of picture. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: High quality , priority to picture quality Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures ● The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode. ● When [3D Photo Mode] is selected, the displa[...]

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    - 82 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [White Balance] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) 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 [...]

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    - 83 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu ■ 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[...]

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    - 84 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [AF Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) 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 . [...]

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    - 85 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: [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 Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot[...]

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    - 86 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Face Recog.] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) For details (→74). [Metering Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Y ou can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Brightness measurement position Conditions [Multi Metering] [...]

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    - 87 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Min. Shtr Speed] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) 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 for [...]

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    - 88 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Digital Zoom] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extra Optical Zoom. (Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality with Digital Zoom.) ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This is fixed to [ON] when [Macro Zoom] is set. ● When Digital Zoom is used si[...]

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    - 89 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Red-Eye Removal] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) 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 circum[...]

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    - 90 - Us in g t he [R ec] m enu [Date Stamp] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures (→39) 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 Bracke[...]

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    - 91 - U s in g th e [ M ot io n Pi ct u r e] m e n u [Rec Mode] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39) Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: Recording format Effect [A VCHD] • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] • This data format i[...]

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    - 92 - Us in g t he [M oti on Pi ct ur e] me nu [Rec Quality] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39) Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording mode: ■ Settings: [A VCHD] in [Rec Mode] Picture size/Bit rate fps [Aspect Ratio] [FSH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 50i 16:9 [SH] 1280×720 pixe[...]

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    - 93 - Us in g t he [M oti on Pi ct ur e] me nu [Continuous AF] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures (→39) 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 pictur[...]

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    - 94 - P la y i ng ba ck st i ll p i ct u re s r ec o rd ed us i ng t he b ur s t f u nc ti 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 motion pictu[...]

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    - 95 - D i ff e r en t p l ay ba c k m et h o ds [P la yb ack M od e] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played back from the b[...]

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    - 96 - Di ff ere nt pl ayb ac k m et ho ds [ Pl ay ba ck Mod e] Use cursor button to set playback effects and press [MENU/ SET] [Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) [AUTO] (only available with [Category Selection] setting) / [NA TURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] / [URBAN] / [OFF] ∗ [Setup] [Duration] ∗ [1SEC] / [2SEC] / [[...]

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    - 97 - Di ff ere nt pl ayb ac k m et ho ds [ Pl ay ba ck Mod e] [Filtering Play] • For switching [Playback Mode] (→95) 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, and press[...]

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    - 98 - R e to u c hi ng 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 a [...]

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    - 99 - Re to uch ing p ict ur es [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 picture to[...]

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    - 100 - U s in g th e [ P la yb a c k] m e n u 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 (→39) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displa[...]

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    - 101 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u ■ 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 (→1 19) before performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→121). ■ T o clear all Select [CANCEL[...]

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    - 102 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [T ext Stamp] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). The recording date and time, texts registered by [Baby] or [Pet] Scene Mode, [T ravel Date] and [T itle Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI], and then press [MENU/SET] Select a st[...]

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    - 103 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u ■ 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] Stamp[...]

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    - 104 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Resize] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). 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 pres[...]

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    - 105 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Cropping] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). 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 s[...]

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    - 106 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Favorite] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). 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 cu[...]

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    - 107 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Print Set] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). 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/SET[...]

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    - 108 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u [Protect] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods (→39). 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 T[...]

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    - 109 - Us in g t he [P lay ba ck] m en u Use cursor button to select the person to replace for another and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Y es] and press [MENU/SET] ● When Face Recognition information is deleted, it cannot be restored. ● Pictures for which all Face Recognition information has been deleted are not categorised in [...]

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    - 1 10 - V ie wi n g o n T V s cr ee n Connecting with other devices Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the A V cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional). Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. (→47) • Turn of f both camera and TV . Connect camera to TV ■ T o connect with an HDMI mini cable (opti[...]

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    - 1 1 1 - V iew in g o n TV scr 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. ● The [Playback] and [Setup] menus become unavailable. ● Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on [...]

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    - 1 12 - V iew in g o n TV scr 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 L[...]

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    - 1 13 - V iew in g o n TV scr ee n Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→47). Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→1 10) 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,[...]

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    - 1 14 - V iew in g o n TV scr 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. [...]

  • Página 115

    - 1 15 - V iew in g o n TV scr 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 d[...]

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    - 1 16 - K e ep t he r e c or de d st il l pi ct u r es a n d m o ti o n p ic t u 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). Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder It is possible to c[...]

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    - 1 17 - Ke ep th e r ec ord ed st il l pi ctu res a nd mo tio n pi ct ure s Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer Using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer . Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to your computer Con[...]

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    - 1 18 - U s in g wi th 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 [...]

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    - 1 19 - Us in g w ith y our P C 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] (→46) is set to [PictB[...]

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    - 120 - Us in g w ith y our P C ∗ 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 ca[...]

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    - 121 - Us in g w ith y our P C 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 ouT ube). There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialised software. Uploading pictures from the camera is[...]

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    - 122 - P r in t i ng Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently . • When copying 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 cab[...]

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    - 123 - Pr in tin 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 [...]

  • Página 124

    - 124 - Pr in tin g Making print settings on the camera (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] When is selected, the printer settings take priority . [Page Layout] (p[...]

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    - 125 - Pr in tin g Print with date and text ■ Printing date without [T ext Stamp] ● Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date printing in store. • Making [Print Set] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store. • Whe[...]

  • Página 126

    - 126 - L i st o f LC D mo ni t o r di s p la ys Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In recording 1 Recording Mode (→20) 2 Recording quality (→92) Backlight Compensation (→25) Picture Size (→80) Quality (→81) Flash (→52) Optical Image Stabiliser (→89[...]

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    - 127 - Li st of LC D mon it or di sp la ys ■ In playback • The displaying is performed in the following priority order: title, travel destination, name ([Baby] / [Pet]), and name ([Face Recog.]). When the number of days elapsed from day of departure is displayed, age in years/months is not displayed. ∗ [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, ?[...]

  • Página 128

    - 128 - M e ss a g e di 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 (→32) cannot be de[...]

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    - 129 - Me ss age di sp lay s [Memory Card Error] [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 (→15)[...]

  • Página 130

    - 130 - Q & A T ro ub le sho ot in g T ry checking these items (→130 - 136) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Battery , power The charging lamp turns off before[...]

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    - 131 - Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabiliser ineffective. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabiliser is less effective. → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body . ● Use a tripod and the self-timer (→56) when using sl[...]

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

  • Página 133

    - 133 - Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is set to . 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 of the pict[...]

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    - 134 - Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g Playback (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin- coloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. → We recommend setting the flash to , or , or [[...]

  • Página 135

    - 135 - Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g TV , computer , printer (continued) VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. ● Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (→1 10) → Check that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is fully inserted. ● Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (→47) → The input setting may not be able to be[...]

  • Página 136

    - 136 - Q& A T rou bl esh oot in g Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→49). 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] (→88). AF Assist Lam[...]

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    - 137 - U s ag e ca ut i o ns a n d n ot e 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 this[...]

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    - 138 - Us ag e c aut io ns an d n ot es Memory cards ● T o prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity . • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● When disposing of/tr[...]

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    - 139 - Us ag e c aut io ns an d n ot es About AC adaptor (supplied) ● Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference). ● The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. ● After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.[...]

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    - 140 - Us ag e c aut io ns an d n ot es Personal Information If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information. ● Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity , acc[...]

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    • HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “A VCHD” and the “A VCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufact[...]