Panasonic DMCZS10A manual

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    Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS10 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . VQT3G90[...]

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    2 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 3 Contents Before use Before use .............................................. 5 About GPS .................................................... 7 Standard Accessories ........................... 8 Names of parts....................................... 9 Preparations Charging battery .................................. 10 Guidelines[...]

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    2 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 3 Contents Before use Before use .............................................. 5 About GPS .................................................... 7 Standard Accessories ........................... 8 Names of parts....................................... 9 Preparations Charging battery .................................. 10 Guidelines[...]

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    4 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 5 Contents (Continued) 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 th[...]

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    4 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 5 Contents (Continued) 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 th[...]

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    6 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 7 Before use (Continued) ■ 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[...]

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    6 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 7 Before use (Continued) ■ 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[...]

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    8 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 9 Names of parts Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner ’s Manual. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack [...]

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    8 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 9 Names of parts Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner ’s Manual. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack [...]

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    10 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 1 Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protec[...]

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    10 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 1 Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protec[...]

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    12 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 13 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Completely insert battery and card • Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery . ?[...]

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    12 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 13 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the lid [OPEN] [LOCK] Release lever Completely insert battery and card • Battery: Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery . ?[...]

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    14 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■ Built-in memory (approx. 18 MB) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . ( → 1 15) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ?[...]

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    14 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 15 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery (Continued) Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory) ■ Built-in memory (approx. 18 MB) ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . ( → 1 15) ● The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ?[...]

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    16 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 17 How to operate the camera Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode. Shutter button Use this to focus and record still pictures. Zoom lever Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger . Motion picture button Record motion pictures. Camera ON/OFF switch Use this to turn the camera’s power on an[...]

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    16 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 17 How to operate the camera Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode. Shutter button Use this to focus and record still pictures. Zoom lever Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger . Motion picture button Record motion pictures. Camera ON/OFF switch Use this to turn the camera’s power on an[...]

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    18 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 19 Setting the clock (The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) T urn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] • The [Please set the clock] message appea[...]

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    18 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 19 Setting the clock (The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) T urn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] • The [Please set the clock] message appea[...]

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    20 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 21 Sequence of operations 1 T urn on the power 2 Set to 3 Set to the desired Recording Mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. ( → 26) [Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. ( → 22) [Aperture-Priority] Mode Dete[...]

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    20 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 21 Sequence of operations 1 T urn on the power 2 Set to 3 Set to the desired Recording Mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. ( → 26) [Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. ( → 22) [Aperture-Priority] Mode Dete[...]

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    22 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 23 T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ● If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure. Y ou should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min[...]

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    22 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 23 T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode Recording Mode: ● If a warning is displayed about jitter , use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ● If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have appropriate exposure. Y ou should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min[...]

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    24 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 25 T ouching the screen and recording (T ouch Shutter function) Recording Mode: T ouching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure (T ouch AF/AE function) Recording Mode: This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen. T ouch on the screen • The icon[...]

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    24 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 25 T ouching the screen and recording (T ouch Shutter function) Recording Mode: T ouching the screen and adjusting the focus and exposure (T ouch AF/AE function) Recording Mode: This function enables you to focus and record still pictures simply by touching the subjects that appear on the screen. T ouch on the screen • The icon[...]

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    26 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 27 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness[...]

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    26 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 27 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Recording Mode: Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness[...]

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    28 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 29 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: AF T racking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. ■ With cursor button operations Press ▲ to set [AF Mode] to AF T racking • [...]

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    28 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 29 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued) Recording Mode: AF T racking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. ■ With cursor button operations Press ▲ to set [AF Mode] to AF T racking • [...]

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    30 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 31 T aking motion pictures Recording Mode: ■ 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 cor[...]

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    30 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 31 T aking motion pictures Recording Mode: ■ 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 cor[...]

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    32 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 33 V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: 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 . Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back Scrolling to the next picture: Drag your finger across th[...]

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    32 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 33 V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playback Mode: 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 . Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back Scrolling to the next picture: Drag your finger across th[...]

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    34 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 35 V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] (Continued) Playback Mode: Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” T ouch the area that you want to magnify Each time you touch, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower .) • The area can al[...]

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    34 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 35 V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] (Continued) Playback Mode: Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” T ouch the area that you want to magnify Each time you touch, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower .) • The area can al[...]

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    36 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 37 Deleting pictures Playback Mode: ● Do not turn off the power during deletion. ● Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ● Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures • Card switch is in “LOCK” position. • Pictures not of DCF standard [...]

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    36 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 37 Deleting pictures Playback Mode: ● Do not turn off the power during deletion. ● Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ● Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures • Card switch is in “LOCK” position. • Pictures not of DCF standard [...]

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    38 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 39 Refer to the procedure example below when operating menus. Setting the menu ■ About the menu screen Buttons used in menu operations : [MENU/SET] : Cursor button : [ / ] button Menu screen configuration : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide ● The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actua[...]

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    38 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 39 Refer to the procedure example below when operating menus. Setting the menu ■ About the menu screen Buttons used in menu operations : [MENU/SET] : Cursor button : [ / ] button Menu screen configuration : Menu description : Menu items : Operation guide ● The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actua[...]

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    40 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 41 Setting the menu (Continued) Menu type [Rec] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Changing picture preferences ( → 85) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Recording motion pictures using your own settings ( → 96) • Y ou can select the [...]

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    40 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 41 Setting the menu (Continued) Menu type [Rec] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Changing picture preferences ( → 85) • Displays settings such as White Balance, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. [Motion Picture] menu (REC/PLA Y switch: ) Recording motion pictures using your own settings ( → 96) • Y ou can select the [...]

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    42 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 43 Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Item Settings, notes [Clock Set] ( → 18) Set time, date, and display format. [Auto Clock Set] Setting the clock automatically using GPS. ( → 81) [ON]/[OFF] [World T ime] Set the local time at travel destination. ( → 83) [Destinat[...]

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    42 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 43 Using the [Setup] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Item Settings, notes [Clock Set] ( → 18) Set time, date, and display format. [Auto Clock Set] Setting the clock automatically using GPS. ( → 81) [ON]/[OFF] [World T ime] Set the local time at travel destination. ( → 83) [Destinat[...]

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    44 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 45 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [Histogram] Check brightness in picture on graph. [ON]/[OFF] A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc. (Example[...]

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    44 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 45 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [Histogram] Check brightness in picture on graph. [ON]/[OFF] A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction, etc. (Example[...]

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    46 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 47 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder[...]

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    46 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 47 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder[...]

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    48 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 49 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. : Rotate Display is turned on. : Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only . [OFF] • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion picture[...]

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    48 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 49 For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu ( → 38) Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) Item Settings, notes [Rotate Disp.] Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. : Rotate Display is turned on. : Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only . [OFF] • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion picture[...]

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    50 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 51 T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: ∗ 1 The zoom speed does not change during motion picture recording. ∗ 2 When or is touched again while zooming, zooming will stop. ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ● Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ● The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the s[...]

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    50 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 51 T aking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: ∗ 1 The zoom speed does not change during motion picture recording. ∗ 2 When or is touched again while zooming, zooming will stop. ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ● Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ● The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the s[...]

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    52 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 53 T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Press ► to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] T ype, operations Uses [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) T aking pic[...]

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    52 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 53 T aking pictures with flash Recording Mode: Press ► to display [Flash] Use cursor button to select the desired type and press [MENU/ SET] T ype, operations Uses [Auto] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 1 • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) T aking pic[...]

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    54 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 55 T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 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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    54 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 55 T aking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.10 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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    56 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 57 T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press ◄ to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET] T ake a picture Press the shutter [...]

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    56 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 57 T aking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press ◄ to display [Selftimer] Use cursor button to select time duration and press [MENU/ SET] T ake a picture Press the shutter [...]

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    58 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 59 Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Recording Mode: [Aperture-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set mode dial to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Press [E[...]

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    58 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 59 Determine aperture and shutter speed and record Recording Mode: [Aperture-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. Set mode dial to ([Aperture-Priority] Mode) Press [E[...]

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    60 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 61 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: 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 3 current camera settings can be registered. ■ Recording Mode: Select [...]

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    60 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 61 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Recording Mode: 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 3 current camera settings can be registered. ■ Recording Mode: Select [...]

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    62 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 63 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 52) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: [My Scene Mode] Y ou can register a commonly used Scene Mode in on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting th[...]

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    62 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 63 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 52) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: [My Scene Mode] Y ou can register a commonly used Scene Mode in on the mode dial. After the settings are made, pictures can be taken in the preset Scene Mode by simply setting th[...]

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    64 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 65 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 52) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: [Sports] T akes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. T ips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away . Notes • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Night P[...]

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    64 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 65 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 52) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: [Sports] T akes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. T ips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away . Notes • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Night P[...]

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    66 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 67 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 52) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: [Sunset] T akes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with [...]

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    66 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 67 How to select a scene ( → 61) Using flash in Scene Modes ( → 52) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: [Sunset] T akes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [High Sens.] Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture size with [...]

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    68 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 69 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording 3D still pictures [3D Photo Mode] Recording Mode: [Photo Frame] A frame is superimposed over the image. Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET]. Notes • The recording pixel level is 2 M ( ). • Guide lines can[...]

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    68 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 69 T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording 3D still pictures [3D Photo Mode] Recording Mode: [Photo Frame] A frame is superimposed over the image. Use cursor button to select the frame, and then press [MENU/SET]. Notes • The recording pixel level is 2 M ( ). • Guide lines can[...]

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    70 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 71 Burst function Recording Mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully . Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Speed Description No. of pictures Approx. 2 - 10 pictures/sec. • The burst speed is adjusted autom[...]

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    70 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 71 Burst function Recording Mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully . Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select the burst setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Speed Description No. of pictures Approx. 2 - 10 pictures/sec. • The burst speed is adjusted autom[...]

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    72 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 73 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically . ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) • The camera recognizes a registe[...]

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    72 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 73 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording Mode: Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically . ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) • The camera recognizes a registe[...]

  • Page 74

    74 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 75 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording the place of recording with GPS Recording Mode: ■ T o set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [OFF] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Editing or deleting information a[...]

  • Page 75

    74 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 75 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] (Continued) Recording Mode: Recording the place of recording with GPS Recording Mode: ■ T o set the Face Recognition function to [OFF] Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu Select [OFF] with cursor button and then press [MENU/SET] Editing or deleting information a[...]

  • Page 76

    76 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 77 For [GPS] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) Recording Mode: Using GPS Select [GPS Setting] from the [GPS] menu ( → 38) Use cursor button to select [ON] or and press [MENU/SET] • T o cancel, select [OFF] [GPS Setting] Description [ON] Even when the camera’s power is tu[...]

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    76 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 77 For [GPS] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) Recording Mode: Using GPS Select [GPS Setting] from the [GPS] menu ( → 38) Use cursor button to select [ON] or and press [MENU/SET] • T o cancel, select [OFF] [GPS Setting] Description [ON] Even when the camera’s power is tu[...]

  • Page 78

    78 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 79 Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) Recording Mode: For [GPS] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Changing the recorded place name information If there are other candidate locations for the positioning results, you can change the information to nearby place names or landmarks. • When other place name informat[...]

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    78 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 79 Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) Recording Mode: For [GPS] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Changing the recorded place name information If there are other candidate locations for the positioning results, you can change the information to nearby place names or landmarks. • When other place name informat[...]

  • Page 80

    80 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 81 Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) Recording Mode: For [GPS] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Changing the display of location name information The screen display of location name information found by positioning can be changed. Select [Area Info. Set] from the [GPS] menu Use cursor button to select the ite[...]

  • Page 81

    80 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 81 Recording the place of recording with GPS (Continued) Recording Mode: For [GPS] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Changing the display of location name information The screen display of location name information found by positioning can be changed. Select [Area Info. Set] from the [GPS] menu Use cursor button to select the ite[...]

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    82 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 83 Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures ( → 38) [T ravel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded. ■ Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) Select [T ravel Date] from the [Setup] menu Use cursor button [...]

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    82 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 83 Useful features for travel For [Setup] menu setting procedures ( → 38) [T ravel Date] If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, which day of your trip the picture was recorded will be recorded. ■ Recording Mode: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot set.) Select [T ravel Date] from the [Setup] menu Use cursor button [...]

  • Page 84

    84 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 85 Using the [Rec] menu Entering T ext For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) [Aspect Ratio] Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: / / / ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] Set the size (numbe[...]

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    84 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 85 Using the [Rec] menu Entering T ext For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) [Aspect Ratio] Aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: / / / ● Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] Set the size (numbe[...]

  • Page 86

    86 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 87 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [White Balance] Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses valu[...]

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    86 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 87 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [White Balance] Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses valu[...]

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    88 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 89 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. White Balance is set to . • Making this setting will reset White Balance fine adjustment. • Even if the [...]

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    88 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 89 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET]. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. White Balance is set to . • Making this setting will reset White Balance fine adjustment. • Even if the [...]

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    90 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 91 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes ● Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is dif ficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to “Face Detection” in the fol[...]

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    90 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 91 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: [Starry Sky], [Fireworks], [High Speed Movie] Scene Modes ● Use (1-area-focusing) if focus is dif ficult to align with (Spot-focusing). ● Cannot set to “Face Detection” in the fol[...]

  • Page 92

    92 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 93 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Min. Shtr Speed] Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ● Slower shutt[...]

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    92 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 93 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Min. Shtr Speed] Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ● Slower shutt[...]

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    94 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 95 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME]/[WITH TIME]/[OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date cannot be stamped w[...]

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    94 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 95 For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Rec] menu (Continued) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME]/[WITH TIME]/[OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date cannot be stamped w[...]

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    96 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 97 For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Mode] Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Recording format Effect [A VCHD] • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. • The motion pictures on the[...]

  • Page 97

    96 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 97 For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures ( → 38) Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Mode] Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording Mode: ■ Settings: Recording format Effect [A VCHD] • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. • The motion pictures on the[...]

  • Page 98

    98 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 99 Using the [Motion Picture] menu (Continued) Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Recording Mode: [Active Mode] This mode provides image stabilization for major jittering that occurs when recording motion pictures while walking. • A stronger correction effect can be obtained when recording with th[...]

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    98 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 99 Using the [Motion Picture] menu (Continued) Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Recording Mode: [Active Mode] This mode provides image stabilization for major jittering that occurs when recording motion pictures while walking. • A stronger correction effect can be obtained when recording with th[...]

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    100 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 101 Editing motion pictures Playback Mode: Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Playback Mode: Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). ■ Representative picture display A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together wi[...]

  • Page 101

    100 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 101 Editing motion pictures Playback Mode: Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Playback Mode: Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (burst group). ■ Representative picture display A representative picture (first burst picture) is displayed when it is displayed together wi[...]

  • Page 102

    102 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 103 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played bac[...]

  • Page 103

    102 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 103 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] ● When no card is inserted, pictures are played bac[...]

  • Page 104

    104 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 105 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: [Filtering Play] Y ou can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favorite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the filtering method us[...]

  • Page 105

    104 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 105 Different playback methods [Playback Mode] (Continued) Playback Mode: Using the [Playback] menu Playback Mode: [Filtering Play] Y ou can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favorite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the filtering method us[...]

  • Page 106

    106 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 107 For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: [Place-Name Edit] Y ou can edit location name or landmark name recorded by GPS function. Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Candidate] and press [MENU/ SET] Ne[...]

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    106 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 107 For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: [Place-Name Edit] Y ou can edit location name or landmark name recorded by GPS function. Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Candidate] and press [MENU/ SET] Ne[...]

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    108 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 109 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [T ext Stamp] The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [T ravel Date] and [T itle Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Use cursor button to[...]

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    108 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 109 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [T ext Stamp] The recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [T ravel Date] and [T itle Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Use cursor button to[...]

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    1 10 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 1 1 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [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 • Confirma[...]

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    1 10 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 1 1 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [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 • Confirma[...]

  • Page 112

    1 12 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 13 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI[...]

  • Page 113

    1 12 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 13 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Use cursor button to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI[...]

  • Page 114

    1 14 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 15 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [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] Select picture ● [SINGLE] Use cursor button t[...]

  • Page 115

    1 14 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 15 Using the [Playback] menu (Continued) Playback Mode: For Playback menu display and operation methods ( → 38). [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] Select picture ● [SINGLE] Use cursor button t[...]

  • Page 116

    1 16 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 17 V iewing on TV screen Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the A V cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. ( → 47) • T urn off both camera and TV . Connect camera to TV T urn on TV ● Set to aux[...]

  • Page 117

    1 16 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 17 V iewing on TV screen Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the A V cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Getting Ready: • Set [TV Aspect]. ( → 47) • T urn off both camera and TV . Connect camera to TV T urn on TV ● Set to aux[...]

  • Page 118

    1 18 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 19 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDA VI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ● VIERA Link™is a new name for EZ Sync™. ● 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[...]

  • Page 119

    1 18 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 1 19 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDA VI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ● VIERA Link™is a new name for EZ Sync™. ● 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[...]

  • Page 120

    120 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 121 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures 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, Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into [...]

  • Page 121

    120 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 121 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures 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, Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device. Copy by inserting the SD card into [...]

  • Page 122

    122 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 123 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures (Continued) Using with your PC Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer A vailable file types: Still picture JPEG, MPO/ Motion picture A VCHD, Motion JPEG With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, a computer can be used to manage the recorded [...]

  • Page 123

    122 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 123 Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures (Continued) Using with your PC Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer A vailable file types: Still picture JPEG, MPO/ Motion picture A VCHD, Motion JPEG With the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, a computer can be used to manage the recorded [...]

  • Page 124

    124 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 125 Using with your PC (Continued) Connect camera to computer • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET] A message may be displayed on screen if [USB Mode] ( [...]

  • Page 125

    124 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 125 Using with your PC (Continued) Connect camera to computer • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET] A message may be displayed on screen if [USB Mode] ( [...]

  • Page 126

    126 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 127 Using with your PC (Continued) Printing Y ou can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently . Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • When copying pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • Adjust the [...]

  • Page 127

    126 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 127 Using with your PC (Continued) Printing Y ou can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: • Charge the battery sufficiently . Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). • When copying pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • Adjust the [...]

  • Page 128

    128 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 129 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing (Continued) Making print settings on the camera Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step ( → 127) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Sel[...]

  • Page 129

    128 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 129 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing (Continued) Making print settings on the camera Printing multiple pictures Use cursor button to select [Multi Print] in step ( → 127) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Sel[...]

  • Page 130

    130 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 131 Press the [DISP .] button to change display . List of LCD monitor displays ■ In recording ■ In playback • The order of priority for display is location name information, title, destination, name ([Baby]/[Pet]), name ([Face Recog.]). ∗ [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. Screens shown [...]

  • Page 131

    130 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 131 Press the [DISP .] button to change display . List of LCD monitor displays ■ In recording ■ In playback • The order of priority for display is location name information, title, destination, name ([Baby]/[Pet]), name ([Face Recog.]). ∗ [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. Screens shown [...]

  • Page 132

    132 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 133 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures ( → 32) can[...]

  • Page 133

    132 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 133 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures ( → 32) can[...]

  • Page 134

    134 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 135 T ry checking these items ( → 134 - 140) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work eve[...]

  • Page 135

    134 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 135 T ry checking these items ( → 134 - 140) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. (Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their values from the time of purchase.) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work eve[...]

  • Page 136

    136 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 137 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. ● T aking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault. Reddish horizontal streaks appear o[...]

  • Page 137

    136 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 137 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Recording (continued) Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. ● T aking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter speed and result in slightly changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault. Reddish horizontal streaks appear o[...]

  • Page 138

    138 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 139 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. → We recommend setting th[...]

  • Page 139

    138 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 139 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Playback (continued) Blacken red areas of recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. → We recommend setting th[...]

  • Page 140

    140 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 141 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Usage cautions and notes Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting ( → 49). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ● [AF A[...]

  • Page 141

    140 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 141 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) Usage cautions and notes Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting ( → 49). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ● [AF A[...]

  • Page 142

    142 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 143 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Memory cards ● T o prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity . • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● [...]

  • Page 143

    142 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 143 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Memory cards ● T o prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity . • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● [...]

  • Page 144

    144 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 145 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Personal Information If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information. ● Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, stat[...]

  • Page 145

    144 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 145 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Personal Information If names or birthdays are set in [Baby] Mode or in the [Face Recog.] function, keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain personal information. ● Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, stat[...]

  • Page 146

    146 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 147 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) No W arranty . This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Panasonic Corporation and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, in[...]

  • Page 147

    146 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 147 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) No W arranty . This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Panasonic Corporation and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, in[...]

  • Page 148

    148 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 149 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www .psma.com.au). Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und V ermessungswesen Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovenia and/or Ukraine © EuroGeographics France source: Géoroute[...]

  • Page 149

    148 VQT3G90 VQT3G90 149 Usage cautions and notes (Continued) Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www .psma.com.au). Austria © Bundesamt für Eich- und V ermessungswesen Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovenia and/or Ukraine © EuroGeographics France source: Géoroute[...]

  • Page 150

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