Panasonic DMC-FP3 manual

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    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FP3 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . VQT2P49[...]

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    2 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 3 Quick start guide Contents The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory ( → 12). Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Open the lens cover Select the desir[...]

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    2 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 3 Quick start guide Contents The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory ( → 12). Charge the battery Insert the battery and the card Open the lens cover Select the desir[...]

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    4 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 5 Before use Contents (Continued) ■ Fully peel off the strip of tape from the lens cover before using the camera. Strip of tape ■ Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds successfully . ■ We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will[...]

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    4 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 5 Before use Contents (Continued) ■ Fully peel off the strip of tape from the lens cover before using the camera. Strip of tape ■ Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds successfully . ■ We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will[...]

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    6 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 7 Names of parts Before use (Continued) Microphone ( → 51) ■ Lens • Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight. ■ When using a tripod or unipod • Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.) • Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to [...]

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    6 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 7 Names of parts Before use (Continued) Microphone ( → 51) ■ Lens • Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight. ■ When using a tripod or unipod • Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.) • Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to [...]

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    8 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 9 Charging battery Using theT ouch Panel Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adeq[...]

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    8 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 9 Charging battery Using theT ouch Panel Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adeq[...]

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    10 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 1 1 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Charging battery (Continued) T urn the camera off and slide the release lever to [OPEN] before opening the lid [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Completely insert battery and card • Battery: Insert until the lever locks into place. • Card: Insert until it clicks. Close lid[...]

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    10 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 1 1 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Charging battery (Continued) T urn the camera off and slide the release lever to [OPEN] before opening the lid [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Completely insert battery and card • Battery: Insert until the lever locks into place. • Card: Insert until it clicks. Close lid[...]

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    12 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 13 Setting the clock Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Open the lens cover The power is turned on. If [PLEASE SET THE LANGUAGE] is displayed → go to step If [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] is displayed → go to step T ouch [LANGUAGE SET] T ouch the language you wish to set • T ouch ▲▼ on the scre[...]

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    12 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 13 Setting the clock Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Open the lens cover The power is turned on. If [PLEASE SET THE LANGUAGE] is displayed → go to step If [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] is displayed → go to step T ouch [LANGUAGE SET] T ouch the language you wish to set • T ouch ▲▼ on the scre[...]

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    14 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 15 Setting the menu Setting the clock (Continued) There are a number of functions you can use and settings you can change from the various menus to help you get more use from your camera. ● Settings display may vary according to items. ● Menu items displayed vary according to the mode. T ouch [SET] T ouch [SET] • T o return[...]

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    14 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 15 Setting the menu Setting the clock (Continued) There are a number of functions you can use and settings you can change from the various menus to help you get more use from your camera. ● Settings display may vary according to items. ● Menu items displayed vary according to the mode. T ouch [SET] T ouch [SET] • T o return[...]

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    16 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 17 Setting the menu (Continued) T ouch a menu item • T ouch ▲▼ on the screen to change the page. Zoom lever can be used to change the page. • T ouch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. T ouch the settings you wish to change The setting is changed. • The procedure for making settings varies by menu. T ouch [EXIT] ?[...]

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    16 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 17 Setting the menu (Continued) T ouch a menu item • T ouch ▲▼ on the screen to change the page. Zoom lever can be used to change the page. • T ouch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. T ouch the settings you wish to change The setting is changed. • The procedure for making settings varies by menu. T ouch [EXIT] ?[...]

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    18 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 19 Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( → 15) [CLOCK SET] Set the date and time. ( → 13) Set time, date, and display format. [WORLD TIME] Set the local time at travel destination. ( → 54) [DESTINA TION]: Set the local time at travel destination. [ HOME]: Set date and time at home[...]

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    18 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 19 Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( → 15) [CLOCK SET] Set the date and time. ( → 13) Set time, date, and display format. [WORLD TIME] Set the local time at travel destination. ( → 54) [DESTINA TION]: Set the local time at travel destination. [ HOME]: Set date and time at home[...]

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    20 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 21 Using [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( → 15) [AUTO POWER OFF] The camera turns off automatically after a specified period of inactivity . [OFF] / [2 MIN.] / [5 MIN.] / [10 MIN.] • Not used in the following situations. When an AC adaptor (optional) is used, when connect[...]

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    20 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 21 Using [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( → 15) [AUTO POWER OFF] The camera turns off automatically after a specified period of inactivity . [OFF] / [2 MIN.] / [5 MIN.] / [10 MIN.] • Not used in the following situations. When an AC adaptor (optional) is used, when connect[...]

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    22 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 23 Using [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( → 15) [VIDEO OUT] ∗ Change the video output format when connected to a TV , etc. (Playback Mode only). [NTSC]/[P AL] • Operates when A V cable is connected. [TV ASPECT] Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV , etc. (Play[...]

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    22 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 23 Using [SETUP] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. ( → 15) [VIDEO OUT] ∗ Change the video output format when connected to a TV , etc. (Playback Mode only). [NTSC]/[P AL] • Operates when A V cable is connected. [TV ASPECT] Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV , etc. (Play[...]

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    24 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 25 Please set the clock before recording. ( → 13) Sequence of Recording Open the lens cover The power is turned on. Select the desired Recording Mode and record ■ T o use settings automatically selected by the camera Press the button. ■ T o select the Recording Mode manually Press the [MODE] button. T ouch the desired Recor[...]

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    24 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 25 Please set the clock before recording. ( → 13) Sequence of Recording Open the lens cover The power is turned on. Select the desired Recording Mode and record ■ T o use settings automatically selected by the camera Press the button. ■ T o select the Recording Mode manually Press the [MODE] button. T ouch the desired Recor[...]

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    26 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 27 T aking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording Mode: Open the lens cover The power is turned on. Select [INTELLIGENT AUT O] Mode • Press again to return to the previous Recording Mode. Recording Mode icon (see below) T ake pictures Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the butt[...]

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    26 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 27 T aking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording Mode: Open the lens cover The power is turned on. Select [INTELLIGENT AUT O] Mode • Press again to return to the previous Recording Mode. Recording Mode icon (see below) T ake pictures Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the butt[...]

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    28 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 29 T aking pictures with your own settings [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: ■ T o use zoom ( → 30) ■ T o use flash ( → 36) ■ T o adjust picture brightness ( → 41) ■ T o take close-up pictures ( → 38) ■ T o adjust coloring ( → 61) ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [ST ABILIZER], a tripod, or[...]

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    28 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 29 T aking pictures with your own settings [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: ■ T o use zoom ( → 30) ■ T o use flash ( → 36) ■ T o adjust picture brightness ( → 41) ■ T o take close-up pictures ( → 38) ■ T o adjust coloring ( → 61) ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [ST ABILIZER], a tripod, or[...]

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    30 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 31 T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) W side (wide-angle): 1 x T side (telephoto): up to 4 x Focus range Zoom ratio (approx.) Zoom bar ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. Optical Zoom and Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Automatically switc[...]

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    30 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 31 T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) W side (wide-angle): 1 x T side (telephoto): up to 4 x Focus range Zoom ratio (approx.) Zoom bar ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. Optical Zoom and Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Automatically switc[...]

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    32 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 33 V iewing your pictures [NORMAL PLA Y] Playback Mode: Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Press the Playback button • Press again to enter the Recording Mode. Scroll through pictures File number Picture number/ T otal pictures Previous Next • Press the shutter button to switch to Recording Mode. ● Y ou can also go to the nex[...]

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    32 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 33 V iewing your pictures [NORMAL PLA Y] Playback Mode: Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Press the Playback button • Press again to enter the Recording Mode. Scroll through pictures File number Picture number/ T otal pictures Previous Next • Press the shutter button to switch to Recording Mode. ● Y ou can also go to the nex[...]

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    34 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 35 Changing recording information display T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: Y ou can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor , such as guide lines and recording information. ■ Guide lines • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording. ● During menu display , Multi playback or C[...]

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    34 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 35 Changing recording information display T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: Y ou can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor , such as guide lines and recording information. ■ Guide lines • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording. ● During menu display , Multi playback or C[...]

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    36 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 37 T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: T ouch on the Quick menu ( → 17) • Y ou can also set by touching [FLASH] in the [REC] menu T ouch the type of flash • T ouch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. ● Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using the flash to take pictures of infants. T ype, operations Uses[...]

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    36 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 37 T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: T ouch on the Quick menu ( → 17) • Y ou can also set by touching [FLASH] in the [REC] menu T ouch the type of flash • T ouch [EXIT] to return to the original screen. ● Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using the flash to take pictures of infants. T ype, operations Uses[...]

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    38 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 39 T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: ● In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality . ● When zoomed macro is specified, Extended Optical Zoom is disabled. ● We recommend using a tripod, [SELFTIMER], or setting [FLASH] to [FORCED FLASH OFF]. ● Moving the camera after aligning the focus is [...]

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    38 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 39 T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: ● In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality . ● When zoomed macro is specified, Extended Optical Zoom is disabled. ● We recommend using a tripod, [SELFTIMER], or setting [FLASH] to [FORCED FLASH OFF]. ● Moving the camera after aligning the focus is [...]

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    40 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 41 T aking pictures with exposure compensation Recording Mode: T aking pictures with the T ouched Area in Focus (T ouch AF Area Selection) Recording Mode: Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be poss[...]

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    40 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 41 T aking pictures with exposure compensation Recording Mode: T aking pictures with the T ouched Area in Focus (T ouch AF Area Selection) Recording Mode: Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be poss[...]

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    42 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 43 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) [PORTRAIT] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) • [AF MODE] default se[...]

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    42 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 43 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) [PORTRAIT] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • Stand as close as possible to subject. • Zoom: As telescopic as possible (T side) • [AF MODE] default se[...]

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    44 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 45 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene ( → 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) Scene Uses, Tips Notes [SELF PORTRAIT] T ake pictures of yourself. T ips • Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates → press shutter button fully → [...]

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    44 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 45 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene ( → 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) Scene Uses, Tips Notes [SELF PORTRAIT] T ake pictures of yourself. T ips • Press shutter button halfway → self-timer indicator illuminates → press shutter button fully → [...]

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    46 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 47 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene ( → 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) Scene Uses, Tips Notes [BABY] Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. • T o record age and name ([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately .) T ouch [SET] for [AGE] or [NAME][...]

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    46 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 47 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene ( → 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) Scene Uses, Tips Notes [BABY] Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. • T o record age and name ([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately .) T ouch [SET] for [AGE] or [NAME][...]

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    48 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 49 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene ( → 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) Scene Uses, Tips Notes [FLASH BURST] Enables continuous recording in dim locations. T ouch a number of recording pixels (aspect ratio). T ake pictures (Hold shutter button). Stil[...]

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    48 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 49 T aking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] (Continued) Recording Mode: How to select a scene ( → 42) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 37) Scene Uses, Tips Notes [FLASH BURST] Enables continuous recording in dim locations. T ouch a number of recording pixels (aspect ratio). T ake pictures (Hold shutter button). Stil[...]

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    50 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 51 Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: ● For details on the preset scene, see the pages on Scene Mode. ( → 42) ● If recording settings are reset by [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu, the preset Scene Mode is cleared. ■ T aking pictures in[...]

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    50 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 51 Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: ● For details on the preset scene, see the pages on Scene Mode. ( → 42) ● If recording settings are reset by [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu, the preset Scene Mode is cleared. ■ T aking pictures in[...]

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    52 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 53 T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: Useful features for travel Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) [REC QUALITY] When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗ of ‘Class 6’ or higher . ∗ SD speed class refers to a specification for susta[...]

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    52 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 53 T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: Useful features for travel Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) [REC QUALITY] When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗ of ‘Class 6’ or higher . ∗ SD speed class refers to a specification for susta[...]

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    54 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 55 Useful features for travel (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) ● The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from Playback to Recording Mode or when power is turned on. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen) ● When destination is set in [WORLD TIME] ( → 54), da[...]

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    54 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 55 Useful features for travel (Continued) Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) ● The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from Playback to Recording Mode or when power is turned on. ( displayed at bottom-right of screen) ● When destination is set in [WORLD TIME] ( → 54), da[...]

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    56 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 57 Using [REC] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) ‘Quick menu’ ( → 17) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. [FLASH] For details about the setting ( → 36) [SELFTIMER] For details about the setting ( → 3[...]

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    56 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 57 Using [REC] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) ‘Quick menu’ ( → 17) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. [FLASH] For details about the setting ( → 36) [SELFTIMER] For details about the setting ( → 3[...]

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    58 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 59 Using [REC] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) [AF MODE] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: / / T aking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognized faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposur[...]

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    58 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 59 Using [REC] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) [AF MODE] Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: / / T aking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognized faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposur[...]

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    60 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 61 Using [REC] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) [EXPOSURE] For details about the setting ( → 41) [BURST] Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down. ■ Mode: ■ Settings:[OFF]/ Speed ∗ No. [...]

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    60 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 61 Using [REC] menu (Continued) For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu ( → 15) [EXPOSURE] For details about the setting ( → 41) [BURST] Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down. ■ Mode: ■ Settings:[OFF]/ Speed ∗ No. [...]

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    62 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 63 Using [REC] menu (Continued) Entering T ext [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Mode: Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet) (Do not cover or look at lamp from close range) ■ Settings: [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.) [ON] : Lamp illuminated with half[...]

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    62 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 63 Using [REC] menu (Continued) Entering T ext [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Mode: Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet) (Do not cover or look at lamp from close range) ■ Settings: [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.) [ON] : Lamp illuminated with half[...]

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    64 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 65 V iewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Playback Mode: W atching motion pictures Playback Mode: Y ou can view 9 (or 18) pictures at once (Multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar playback). ■ T o restore T urn to T side ■ T o change from 9/18-screen display to single- screen displ[...]

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    64 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 65 V iewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) Playback Mode: W atching motion pictures Playback Mode: Y ou can view 9 (or 18) pictures at once (Multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar playback). ■ T o restore T urn to T side ■ T o change from 9/18-screen display to single- screen displ[...]

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    66 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 67 Different playback methods (Playback Mode) Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [NORMAL PLA Y] ( → 32) ■ [SLIDE SHOW] ( → 67) ■ [CA TEGOR Y PLA Y] ( → 69) ■ Multi playback ( → 64) ■ Calendar playback ( → 64) ■ [F A VORITE PLA Y] ( → 69) ● When no card is inserted[...]

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    66 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 67 Different playback methods (Playback Mode) Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [NORMAL PLA Y] ( → 32) ■ [SLIDE SHOW] ( → 67) ■ [CA TEGOR Y PLA Y] ( → 69) ■ Multi playback ( → 64) ■ Calendar playback ( → 64) ■ [F A VORITE PLA Y] ( → 69) ● When no card is inserted[...]

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    68 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 69 For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure ( → 66) Different playback methods (Playback Mode) (Continued) Playback Mode: [CA TEGORY PLA Y] Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category . Automatic classification starts when [CA TEGORY PLA Y] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu. [F[...]

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    68 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 69 For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure ( → 66) Different playback methods (Playback Mode) (Continued) Playback Mode: [CA TEGORY PLA Y] Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category . Automatic classification starts when [CA TEGORY PLA Y] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu. [F[...]

  • Page 70

    70 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 71 Using [PLA YBACK] menu Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) [TEXT ST AMP] Stamps the recording date or text you have registered in the [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes or [TRA VEL DA TE] on still pictures. [...]

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    70 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 71 Using [PLA YBACK] menu Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) [TEXT ST AMP] Stamps the recording date or text you have registered in the [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes or [TRA VEL DA TE] on still pictures. [...]

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    72 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 73 For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) Using [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: ■ When the description is ON ( ) When the recording pixel level after resizing is touched, a description is displayed. When [SET] is touched, the recording pixel level with the displayed description is [...]

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    72 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 73 For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) Using [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: ■ When the description is ON ( ) When the recording pixel level after resizing is touched, a description is displayed. When [SET] is touched, the recording pixel level with the displayed description is [...]

  • Page 74

    74 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 75 Using [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) [PRINT SET] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://[...]

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    74 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 75 Using [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) [PRINT SET] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://[...]

  • Page 76

    76 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 77 Using [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) [PROTECT] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU] → [PLA YBACK] menu → T ouch [PROTECT] T ouch [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] Select picture and[...]

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    76 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 77 Using [PLA YBACK] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLA YBACK] menu ( → 15) [PROTECT] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU] → [PLA YBACK] menu → T ouch [PROTECT] T ouch [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] Select picture and[...]

  • Page 78

    78 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 79 Using with your PC Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . ■ T o cancel connection Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows System T ray → disconnect USB connection cable → turn off camera power → disconnect AC adaptor T urn on power of [...]

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    78 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 79 Using with your PC Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . ■ T o cancel connection Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ in the Windows System T ray → disconnect USB connection cable → turn off camera power → disconnect AC adaptor T urn on power of [...]

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    80 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 81 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing ■ T o cancel print Press [MENU] ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off power before inserting or removing[...]

  • Page 81

    80 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 81 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing ■ T o cancel print Press [MENU] ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off power before inserting or removing[...]

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    82 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 83 Printing (Continued) V iewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting [PRINT ST ART]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [PRINT WITH DA TE] [OFF]/[ON] [NUM. OF PRINTS] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [P APER SIZE] (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2L/[...]

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    82 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 83 Printing (Continued) V iewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting [PRINT ST ART]) Select item Select setting Item Settings [PRINT WITH DA TE] [OFF]/[ON] [NUM. OF PRINTS] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [P APER SIZE] (printer takes priority) [L/3.5”×5”] (89×127 mm) [2L/[...]

  • Page 84

    84 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 85 Press the [DISPLA Y] button to change display ( → 7, 34). List of LCD monitor displays In recording 1 Recording Mode ( → 24) Flash mode ( → 36) Optical Image Stabilizer ( → 61) Jitter alert ( → 28) Macro recording ( → 38) 2 AF area ( → 28) 3 Focus ( → 28) 4 Picture size ( → 56) 5 Battery capacity ( → 12) 6 [...]

  • Page 85

    84 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 85 Press the [DISPLA Y] button to change display ( → 7, 34). List of LCD monitor displays In recording 1 Recording Mode ( → 24) Flash mode ( → 36) Optical Image Stabilizer ( → 61) Jitter alert ( → 28) Macro recording ( → 38) 2 AF area ( → 28) 3 Focus ( → 28) 4 Picture size ( → 56) 5 Battery capacity ( → 12) 6 [...]

  • Page 86

    86 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 87 Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays [THIS MEMOR Y CARD CANNOT BE USED] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [THIS MEMOR Y CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] ● Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. ( → 12) [NO V A[...]

  • Page 87

    86 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 87 Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays [THIS MEMOR Y CARD CANNOT BE USED] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [THIS MEMOR Y CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] ● Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. ( → 12) [NO V A[...]

  • Page 88

    88 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 89 T ry checking these items ( → 88 - 93) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode ( → 21).) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly ( → 1 1), or n[...]

  • Page 89

    88 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 89 T ry checking these items ( → 88 - 93) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode ( → 21).) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly ( → 1 1), or n[...]

  • Page 90

    90 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 91 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. ● After recording, monitor shuts of f until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds [...]

  • Page 91

    90 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 91 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. ● After recording, monitor shuts of f until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds [...]

  • Page 92

    92 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 93 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) TV , computer , printer No pictures appears on TV . Pictures blurred or not colored. ● Not connected correctly . ( → 83) ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● The television does not support the type of card used. TV screen display different to LCD monitor . ?[...]

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    92 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 93 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) TV , computer , printer No pictures appears on TV . Pictures blurred or not colored. ● Not connected correctly . ( → 83) ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● The television does not support the type of card used. TV screen display different to LCD monitor . ?[...]

  • Page 94

    94 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 95 Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● T o avoid jitter , use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) ● Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagn[...]

  • Page 95

    94 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 95 Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● T o avoid jitter , use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) ● Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagn[...]

  • Page 96

    96 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 97 Recording picture/time capacity ● Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ● Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly . Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ● The number of pictures that [...]

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    96 VQT2P49 VQT2P49 97 Recording picture/time capacity ● Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ● Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly . Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ● The number of pictures that [...]

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