Panasonic DMC-TZ35 manual

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    VQT4P34 M01 13KZ0 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ35 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.[...]

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    VQT4P34 Contents - 2 - 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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    VQT4P34 Contents - 3 - Application (Record) Changing recording information display .................................................. 55 Using Zoom .......................................... 56 Zoom types and use .................................... 57 T aking pictures with flash ................... 59 T aking close-up pictures ....................[...]

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    VQT4P34 Contents - 4 - Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 96 [Aspect Ratio] .............................................. 96 [Picture Size] ............................................... 96 [Quality] ....................................................... 97 [Sensitivity] .................................................. 97 [White B[...]

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    VQT4P34 Before use Before use - 5 - 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 cam[...]

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    VQT4P34 Before use Before use - 6 - ■ 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 car[...]

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    VQT4P34 Before use Standard Accessories - 7 - 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 ba[...]

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    VQT4P34 Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts - 8 - ● The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode. Flash (→59) Self-timer indicator (→63) / AF Assist Lamp (→104) Lens barrel Card/Battery door (→1 1, 16) Release lever (→1 1, 16) Zoom lever (→56)[...]

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    VQT4P34 Before use Names and Functions of Main Parts Cursor button - 9 - We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera. [HDMI] socket (→130) [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket (→12,130, 139, 141) This socket is also used when charging the battery . (→12) [EXPOSURE] button Operate this when setting the shutter speed or apertur[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Charging battery - 10 - Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. • Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge T urn off Y es T urn on No * * During playback only , the ca[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Charging battery - 1 1 - [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Inserting the battery T o charge the battery , insert it into the camera. 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 the battery all the way firmly and c[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Charging battery - 12 - Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. ■ Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet Connect the AC ada[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Charging battery - 13 - ■ 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. 210 min • The charging time indicated above is the[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Charging battery - 14 - Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery . Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures [...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Charging battery - 15 - ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Format] ([Rec Quality]) [A VCHD] ([FHD/50i]) [MP4] ([FHD/25p]) A vailable recording time Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min Actual available recording time Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min ● Recording conditions • T emperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • The time [...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) - 16 - 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. ■ T o remove card Press the centre of the card Press Pull out ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to pre[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) - 17 - Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 90 MB) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . (→129) ● The access time for the bui[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional) - 18 - Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP .[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Setting the clock - 19 - The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the languag[...]

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    VQT4P34 Preparations Setting the clock - 20 - Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings. • Clock settings will be kept for approx. 3 months even if the battery is removed. (Only if a fully charged battery was inserted for 24 hours beforehand.) Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [R[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Sequence of operations - 21 - Basics 1 Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera 2 Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pict ures with autom atic sett ings. (→25) [Program AE] Mode T ake pictures with automatic shutter speed [...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Sequence of operations - 22 - 3 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 b[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode - 23 - The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set for recording. Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Set to ([Program AE] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button a[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Adjusting focus - 24 - 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 . Adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated [...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 25 - This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) T ake a picture Focus display ( When focus is aligned: illuminated When f[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 26 - 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 is sele[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 27 - [Motion Deblur] [Motion Deblur] automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject. It is preset to [ON] with this unit. ■ Settings Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and pre[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 28 - [iHDR] When there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, [iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation. It is preset to [ON] with this unit. ?[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 29 - AF T racking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press to set [AF Mode] to AF T racking • T o cancel AF T racking → Press again. Align the AF T racking fr[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 30 - [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 set[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Recording motion pictures - 31 - Y ou can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Format] (→107) / [Rec Quality] (→107) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. ● Immediately release the[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Recording motion pictures - 32 - ■ 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 vide[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Recording motion pictures - 33 - ■ 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[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Recording motion pictures - 34 - T aking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording • Still pictures are recorded with aspect ratio setting of and [Picture Size] setting of 3.[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Viewing your pictures - 35 - When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . Press the playback button • By holding down the playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Use the cursor button to sel[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Viewing your pictures - 36 - Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the A VCHD, MP4 and QuickT ime Motion JPEG formats. Press the playback button Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time Motion picture icon (differs by [Rec Format[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Viewing your pictures - 37 - 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 button and the[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Viewing your pictures - 38 - Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move to T side Current zoom position • Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower .) • T o reduce zoom → Move lever tow[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Viewing your pictures - 39 - Searching pictures by the recording date (Calendar search) Move to the W side several times Selected date • Use cursor button to select the recording date, then press [MENU/SET] to select the pictures for the selected recording date. (→1 14)[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Deleting pictures - 40 - Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press [ / ] button to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET]. ?[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Deleting pictures - 41 - T o delete multiple (up to 50)/T o delete all pictures Press [ / ] button while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ● [Delete Multi] Use cursor button to select picture and press [DISP .] button • T o cancel → Press [DISP .] button again. • T o execute → [...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Setting the menu - 42 - Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus. Example: Changing [AF Mode] in the [Rec] menu in [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and press [MENU/SET] : Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Setting the menu - 43 - Menu type ● In recording mode ● In playback mode [Rec] menu Y ou can perform settings such as T ones, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] menu Y ou can adjust settings such as recording method and picture quality . [Setup] menu Y ou can adjust settings to make operating the camer[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Setting the menu - 44 - 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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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 45 - [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) ● In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World T ime], [Beep] and [Stabilizer Demo.] are set. [Clock Set] Set time, date,[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 46 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Speaker V olume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). ■ Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] ● Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV . [Cust.Set Mem.] Register settings on current camera (→86) . [...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 47 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Monitor Luminance] Make LCD monitor easier to see. ■ Settings [Auto Power Monitor]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [Power Monitor]: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). [High [...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 48 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Histogram] Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture (Guide). A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be use[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 49 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Economy] T urn off the camera or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimise battery consumption. [Auto Power Off] Automatically shut off the camera while not in use. ■ Settings: [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF] ● T o re[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 50 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [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 necessa[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 51 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Output] Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or other device. ■ Settings [Video Out] [NTSC] / [P AL] [TV Aspect] (This setting performs when an A V cable (optional) is connected.) / [VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 52 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. ■ Settings : Rotate and display pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera in portrait orientation. : Rotate and display only pictures disp[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 53 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/built-in memory carefully befo[...]

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    VQT4P34 Basics Using the [Setup] menu - 54 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [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 Stabiliser switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is pressed.[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Changing recording information display - 55 - Press [DISP .] button to change display ● In Recording Mode Recording information * 1 (Number of recordable pictures) Motion picture recording information * 1, * 2 (Available recording time) No display Guide lines * 1, * 3 ● In Playback Mode Picture information (recordin[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using Zoom - 56 - Y ou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) When Extra optical zoom is set Optical Zoom range Zoom bar Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range Zoom ratio Focus range ● The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using Zoom - 57 - Zoom types and use The zoom ratio changes when the picture size is changed. ■ Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 20x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→96) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • [Macro Zoom] • Scene Mode ([3D [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using Zoom - 58 - T o increase the zoom ratio further , the following zoom can be used in combination. ■ [i.ZOOM] Y ou can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality . Set the [i.Resolution] [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures with flash - 59 - Press to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET] T ype, operations Uses * 1 [Auto] • Automatically judges when to use flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] * 2 • Automatically judges when to use flash (reduces red-eye) T aking pictures of subject[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures with flash - 60 - ■ A vailable types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ * 1 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○○○○○ – ○ ○ ○ ○ ––– ○ ––– – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – ○○○○○ – ○ – – – – ○ ––––– ○[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures - 61 - 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 [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures - 62 - Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera, the picture may not be properly focused. The shortest recording distance differs depending on the zoom ratio and the setting in macro recording mode. ■ Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance fro[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures with self-timer - 63 - 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 [Self Timer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/SET] T ake a picture Press the shutter button[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation - 64 - Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). 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[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation - 65 - 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. Press several times to display [Auto Bracket][...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording - 66 - [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) Press[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording - 67 - [Shutter-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. Set mode dial to ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) Press [EXPOSURE] button and use[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording - 68 - [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). Set mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) • Manual exposure ass[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode - 69 - 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 the effect, and press [MENU/SET] • When you press [DISP .] button, a description o[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode - 70 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the colour to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the ove[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode - 71 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect give[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode - 72 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look. ■ Adjusting colour Use cursor button to adjust colouring, then press [MENU/SET] • Settings: Greenish colourin[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode - 73 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. ● The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode - 74 - For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→69) [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. ● The recording screen is displayed like a frame dropping with a slight delay compared to normal recording.[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode - 75 - Y ou can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to take, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time. Set mode dial to Use cursor button to select the recording direction, and press [MENU/S[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode - 76 - Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in the selected direction to start recording • T aking pictures from left to right Recording direction and progress status (approximate) 1 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. • Pan the camera so[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode - 77 - ● The zoom position is fixed to the W end. ● The focus, exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture. If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a Panorama picture after the first picture are significantly [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 78 - 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) Press [MENU/[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 79 - • How to select a scene (→78) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. ■ Tips • The closer the zoom is positioned to the T (telephoto) edge and the closer the camera is brought to the subjec[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 80 - • How to select a scene (→78) [Sports] T akes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. ■ Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away . ● Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Night Portrait] T akes pictures of people and nightscapes wit[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 81 - • How to select a scene (→78) [Handheld Night Shot] T akes clear still pictures of night scenes with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of still pictures. ■ Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away . • After the shutter button has been pr[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 82 - • How to select a scene (→78) [Baby] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. ■ T o record age and name [Baby1] and [Baby2] can be set separately . Use cursor button to select[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 83 - • How to select a scene (→78) [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with cursor button and press [MENU/SET] [Starry Sky] Gives starry skies and dark subjects a clear appearance. Us[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 84 - • How to select a scene (→78) [Underwater] Adjusts the colour characteristics of the camera to improve the pictures in an underwater environment. ■ About [White Balance] • Y ou can adjust colours according to your preference by using the “White Balanc[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 85 - • How to select a scene (→78) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally , and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. T o view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 86 - 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. Select the recording m[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 87 - [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) • When set to → Y ou can take pictures with the custom settings registered in the . • When set to → Perform [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Burst function - 88 - A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully . Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu (→42) Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Speed Description No. of pictures Approx. 2 pictures/sec. • The subject is brought into focu[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Burst function - 89 - ■ Note on the available picture size settings [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 3M 3:2 2.5M 16:9 2M 1:1 2.5M ● Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the setting. ● Burst speed may be reduc[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 90 - Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically . ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) • The camera recognises a registere[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 91 - 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 p[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 92 - Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu (→42) Select [MEMOR Y] with cursor button and then press [MENU/ SET] Use cursor button to sel[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Useful features for travel - 93 - [T ravel Date] • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded. Select [T ravel Date] from the [Setup] menu Use cursor button to select [T ravel Setup] and press[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Useful features for travel - 94 - [World T ime] • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. 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[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Entering T ext - 95 - 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 insert[...]

  • Página 96

    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 96 - Y ou can perform settings such as T ones, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Aspect Ratio] ■ Settings: / / / ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. ● This setting is not available in [3D Photo[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 97 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Quality] ■ 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. ● The displayed icons are different [...]

  • Página 98

    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 98 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [White Balance] Adjust the colour depending on the light source to ensure natural colour . ■ Settings: [A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor, clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 99 - ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) T ake a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colours. 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 is turned off, the[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 100 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [AF Mode] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Settings: / / / / T aking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognises faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus acc[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 101 - ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: • Scene Mode ([Starry Sky]) • [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect]) ● Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is difficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to (Face Detection) in the following cases: • Scene M[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 102 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Face Recog.] For details (→90) . [Metering Mode] Y ou can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Settings: Brightness measurement position Conditions [Multi Metering] Whole screen Normal usage (produce[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 103 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Min. Shtr Speed] Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] * [1] * * If t[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 104 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Burst] For details (→88) . [Color Mode] ■ Settings: [ST ANDARD] / [VIVID] * 1 (sharper) / [Happy] * 2 / [B&W] / [SEPIA] * 1 Except [Intelligent Auto] Mode * 2 [Intelligent Auto] Mode only [AF Assist Lamp] Illuminates lamp when dark[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 105 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ). ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This setting will work only when [AF Mode] is (Face Detection). ● Depending on[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 106 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Stabilizer] Automatically detects and prevents jitter . When recording motion pictures, [Active Mode] (stabiliser for motion pictures) will automatically function. This decreases the jitter of the image when recording motion pictures while[...]

  • Página 107

    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 107 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Rec Format] Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Settings: [A VCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] This data format is suited for playing back motion picture[...]

  • Página 108

    VQT4P34 Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 108 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Continuous AF] Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings: [ON] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture re[...]

  • Página 109

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 109 - Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press the playback button Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] ● When no card is inserted, pictures are [...]

  • Página 110

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 1 10 - [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor button to select [Filtering] and press [MENU/SET] • If you want to change Slide Show settings without filtering, go to step . If you want to start the Slid[...]

  • Página 111

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 1 1 1 - Set to your preferred settings and press [MENU/SET] [Effect] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) [NA TURAL] / [SLOW] / [SWING] / [URBAN] / [OFF] * [Duration] * [1SEC] / [2SEC] / [3SEC] / [5SEC] [Repeat] [ON] / [OFF] [Sound] [OFF]: Music and audio [...]

  • Página 112

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 1 12 - ■ Operations during Slide Show The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor . Pause/play Previous Next Stop V olume down V olume up • If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turned off. T o display the g[...]

  • Página 113

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 1 13 - [Filtering Play] • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) 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[...]

  • Página 114

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 1 14 - [Calendar] • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) Y ou can search for pictures by the date they were recorded. Use cursor button to select date to playback • Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen. Press [MENU/SET] to display[...]

  • Página 115

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Retouching pictures - 1 15 - [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 on the memory card. • [...]

  • Página 116

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Retouching pictures - 1 16 - ● The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures. ● Some still pictures may have higher noise levels after retouching. ● It may not be possible to use [Auto Retouch] with still pictures that have already been retouched. ● It may not be possible to retouch still pictures[...]

  • Página 117

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Retouching pictures - 1 17 - Press to select a setting • The picture retouched with the selected effect is displayed. • When [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before retouching). Setting Effect [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the colour to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This [...]

  • Página 118

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Retouching pictures - 1 18 - ■ Operation from the [Playback] menu Y ou can also select [Creative Retouch] from [Retouch] in the [Playback] menu. ● The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures. ● The image effect may appear weak compared to the effect given by the [Creative Control] Mode. ● It may[...]

  • Página 119

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 1 19 - Y ou can edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) • The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. ● In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. B[...]

  • Página 120

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 120 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [T ext Stamp] 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] Sel[...]

  • Página 121

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 121 - ■ 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] [[...]

  • Página 122

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 122 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [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 travellin[...]

  • Página 123

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 123 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■ [SINGLE] Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] [...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 124 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position • Confirmation screen is displayed. [...]

  • Página 125

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 125 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Favorite] 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[...]

  • Página 126

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 126 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility) Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [[...]

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    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 127 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ● [SINGLE] ?[...]

  • Página 128

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 128 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] U[...]

  • Página 129

    VQT4P34 Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 129 - • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42) [Copy] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. Use cursor button to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step ). : Copy 1 picture at a tim[...]

  • Página 130

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen - 130 - 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). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the A V[...]

  • Página 131

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen - 131 - ■ T o connect with an HDMI mini cable (optional) ● Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ● There are restrictions on some playback functions. ● The [Playback] and [Setup] menus become unavailable. ● Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom[...]

  • Página 132

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen - 132 - 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 [...]

  • Página 133

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen - 133 - Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (→51) Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→130) T urn on the camera and press the playback button • By holding down the playback button while the camera is [...]

  • Página 134

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen - 134 - Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV , and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV . If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by ins[...]

  • Página 135

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Viewing on TV screen - 135 - ● On the LCD monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D (conventional pictures). ● When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may appear side-by-side on the screen. ● If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or disp[...]

  • Página 136

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder - 136 - 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. Copying by inserting the SD card into the rec[...]

  • Página 137

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC - 137 - 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 [...]

  • Página 138

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC - 138 - About supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE Y ou can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured picture[...]

  • Página 139

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC - 139 - Connect camera to computer • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera t[...]

  • Página 140

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC - 140 - ■ For PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→50) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)]. • Only picture output can be performed. • If you cannot connect to your PC in PTP mode, set [USB Mode] to [PC] and reconnect[...]

  • Página 141

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Printing - 141 - Getting Ready: • When printing pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer , as needed. • Turn on the camera and printer . Connect camera to printer • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supp[...]

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    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Printing - 142 - ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn of f the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. ● When the battery begins to run out during co[...]

  • Página 143

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Printing - 143 - 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 [...]

  • Página 144

    VQT4P34 Connecting with other devices Printing - 144 - Printing 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[...]

  • Página 145

    VQT4P34 Others Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery - 145 - Others By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor . Insert DC c[...]

  • Página 146

    VQT4P34 Others List of LCD monitor displays - 146 - Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . ■ In recording 1 Recording Mode (→21) 2 Recording format/Recording quality (→107) Backlight Compensation (→26) Picture Size (→96) Quality (→97) Flash (→59) Optical Image Stabiliser (→106) Jitter alert (→23) White[...]

  • Página 147

    VQT4P34 Others List of LCD monitor displays - 147 - • The displaying is performed in the following priority order: travel destination, name ([Baby] / [Pet]) ■ In recording 1 2 3 4 5 1 Self-timer (→63) 2 Focus range (→56) 3 Zoom (→56) 4 Name (→82, 91) Age in years/months (→82, 91) Destination settings (→93) T ravel elapsed days (→9[...]

  • Página 148

    VQT4P34 Others List of LCD monitor displays - 148 - ■ In playback * XXhXXmXXs [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. 1 Playback Mode (→109) 2 Protected picture (→127) Favourites (→125) Date/text stamped display (→106, 120) Colour Mode (→104) Auto Retouch (→1 15) Creative Retouch (→1 16) Picture Size (?[...]

  • Página 149

    VQT4P34 Others List of LCD monitor displays - 149 - 1 Recording date/time World time (→94) Name (→82, 91) Age in years/months (→82, 91) Destination settings (→93) T ravel elapsed days (→93) T itle (→1 19) • The displaying is performed in the following priority order: title, travel destination, name ([Baby] / [Pet]), and name ([Face Re[...]

  • Página 150

    VQT4P34 Others Message displays - 150 - Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . [This memory card cannot be used] ● Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→35) cannot be deleted. → Save needed data o[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Message displays - 151 - [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 . (→16) ● Dat[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 152 - T ry checking these items (→152 - 158) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase.) Battery , power The charging lamp turns off o[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 153 - Recording (continued) Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. ● Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer . Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ● ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low . (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 154 - 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 camer[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 155 - Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated. (→52) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not). ● Has the file name of the picture been changed on a co[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 156 - Playback (continued) Red areas in pictures appear blackened. ● 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 , [...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 157 - TV , computer , printer (continued) Cannot communicate with the computer . ● Not connected correctly . (→139) ● Check whether computer has recognised camera. ● Set [USB Mode] to [PC]. (→50) ● T urn the camera off and then on again. Computer does not recognise card (only reads built-in memo[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 158 - Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting. (→53) 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]. (→104) AF [...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Usage cautions and notes - 159 - When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV , the pictures and/or sound on t[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Usage cautions and notes - 160 - When not using for a while ● T urn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ● Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ● Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer , etc. Store[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Usage cautions and notes - 161 - 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 o[...]

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    VQT4P34 Others Usage cautions and notes - 162 - 3D viewing ● Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers 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 viewi[...]

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