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1. Recording information e g Scene Modes FS Face Recog oO Portrait i Portrait Night Portrait i Night Portrait Soft Skin Baby1 Baby2 i Baby Self Portrait Transform EN Scenery i Scenery Sunset i Sunset Aerial Photo Night Scenery i Night Scenery Night Portrait i ro i Night Portrait Starry Sky Handheld Night Shot iHandheld Nite Shot Sports Party Candle Light Fireworks Beach Snow Aerial Photo Baby1 Baby2 i Baby Pet tof Food fa Travel Date x Play back by selecting and touching the picture of the person you desire to play back 113 Playback Editing Dual Play You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them Note e You cannot select Dual Play if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded picture e You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the same time Dual Play is not available for motion pictures Setup menu and Playback Mode menu cannot be used Calendar You can display pictures by recording date Fn Touch A V to select the month to be played back e If there were no pictures recorded during a month that month is not displayed Touch to display the multi playback screen B Select the date you wish to play back and then touch Set i Touch the picture you wish to play back pep jie i sc
2. 44 Basic E Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen If no operation is performed for about 2 seconds it will return to original status 2 Operate control panel by touching m Play Pause m Stop 44 Fast rewind gt Fast forward lt n Frame by frame rewind gt Frame by frame forward while pausing while pausing Increase volume level Reduce volume level The fast forward rewind speed increases if you touch gt gt 44 again Note e When using a high capacity card it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC use the PHOTOfunSTUDIO software on the CD ROM supplied Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture Fn Touch em during Motion Picture playback E Touch s e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Note e Pictures cannot be created from 3D motion pictures e The picture is saved with the following recording sizes AVCHD Picture size MP4 Picture size FHD HD 2 M 16 9 FSH SH 2 M 16 9 VGA 0 3 M 4 3 You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion pictur
3. Amount of jitter Amount of jitter after correction Auto Demo ON OFF The Stabilizer function is switched between On and Off every time Stabilizer is touched during the Stabilizer Demo Stabilizer Demo is an approximation e Auto Demo is not output to the television 60 Recording About the LCD Monitor Touch fis to change During Playback Zoom while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show you can only select Normal display or No display Me In Recording Mode Normal display Normal display No display 2 No display Recording guideline In Playback Mode Normal display Display with recording information No display 3 1 If the Histogram in Setup menu is set to On histogram will be displayed x2 When operation ceases for a certain amount of time only the icons shown below are displayed In Recording Mode bx EEs In Playback Mode i 0 8 x3 Name of the registered person in Face Recog is displayed when 01s is touched hie 2 Recording Applicable modes na SCN Taking pictures using the touch operation Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically Fn Touch fax Icon will change to e and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possibl
4. Insert a different card Read Error Write Error Please check the card e It has failed to read or write data Remove the card after turning the power OFF Insert the card again turn the power on and try to read or write the data again e The card may be broken Insert a different card Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card e Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures e In the event that it stops even after using a Class 4 card or higher the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format P59 e Depending on the type of the card motion picture recording may stop in the middle Cannot record due to incompatible format NTSC PAL data on this card If you want to delete some pictures format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P59 Insert a different card A folder cannot be created e A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P59 If you execute No Reset in the Setup menu after formatting the folder number is reset to 100 P56 Picture is displayed for 16 9 TV Picture is displayed for 4 3 TV Select TV Aspect in the Setup menu if you want to change the TV aspect P57 e This message also appears when the USB connecti
5. Soft SKN aissis TIAMSIONM ina e Self Portrait m Scenery rona e Panorama Assist eee SPONS ities aarin araras e Night Portrait eee aes Night Scenery sesser 73 e Handheld Night Shot Py FOO n ctestevee oc 74 gt Party isss 74 Candle Light 74 Baby1 Baby2 75 POU iseni 76 e Sunset 76 High Sens 76 Flash Burst Starry Sky Fireworks nw 30 E 23 Aerial Photo bis Pin Hole iriiria Film Grain siseessesrirsrrnnnssassiissdssnsia High Dynamic a Photo Frame ssessessssreseessrereerereen Taking a Picture with Face Recognition FUNCUON is cscessscscazsieceezssdezeccscssesvertasstessesss 80 Face SCHINGS cs cccscisesccccccsectcorsciseceesse 81 Entering Toxt 84 Using the Rec Mode Menu ia Flash s irais oeaiei SelftiMer seeseesssecresseeeseesseesesees Aspect Ratio i Picture Size Quality sede secticieeasen cer indtenice ates Sensitivity White Balance Me AF Mode 194 Macro Mode Quick AF Face Recog Exposure r EXPO SUTO ssi onesies 100 Min Shtr Speed ee 100 i RESOIUHON scins 101 Digital ZOOM isiin 101 Color Mode ceeeeeeeeeeeeee AF Assist Lamp eeeeee Red Eye Removal Stab ili Zen 3 32 0iecs coteabtcasseesssdencendse Date Stamp
6. il Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow Note e Remove the battery after use The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged Turn the camera off and wait for the LUMIX display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing the card or battery Otherwise this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost 15 Preparation About the Built in Memory the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built in memory and played back When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back When using the built in memory in Sin access indication When using the card access indication x The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card Built in Memory You can copy the recorded pictures to a card P127 e Memory size Approx 70 MB The access time for the built in memory may be longer than the access time for a card Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit These cards are indicated as card in the text Remarks SD Memory Card Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or
7. 4 Touch Next Part of the recorded image is displayed as a transparent image 5 Take picture after moving the camera horizontally or vertically so the transparent image overlaps e When taking the third and later pictures repeat steps 4 and 5 6 Touch Exit Note The focus zoom exposure White Balance shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture e We recommend using a tripod When it is dark we recommend using the self timer for taking pictures Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction The recorded images can be combined into panorama pictures using the software PHOTOfunSTUDIO on the CD ROM supplied 72 Recording Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast moving events Note Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second e This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m 16 4 feet or more Night Portrait This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real life brightness E Technique for Night Portrait Mode e Use the flash You can set to S Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture Note We recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 second
8. Format or delete using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before transferring to another party or disposing Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user About the personal information If a name or birthday is set for Baby1 Baby2 Face Recognition function this personal information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image Disclaimer e Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation effect of static electricity accident malfunction repair or other handlings Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information When requesting a repair transferring to another party or disposing e Reset the settings to protect the personal information P56 lf there are pictures stored in the built in memory copy them into the memory card P127 before formatting the built in memory P59 as needed Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair Built in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired e Please contact the dealer w
9. Starry Sky This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject E Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of 15 sec or 30 sec e Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed When countdown finishes Please wait is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing E Technique for Starry Sky Mode e The shutter opens for 15 or 30 seconds Be sure to use a tripod We also recommend taking pictures with the self timer This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky E Technique for Fireworks Mode Since the shutter speed becomes slower we recommend using a tripod Note e This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m 32 8 feet or more away The shutter speed is fixed to 1 4th of a second or 2 seconds e You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure 77 Recording ELE This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea sky etc It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight Note Do not touch the camera with wet hands e Problems caused by sand seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow covered mountain Aerial Photo This mo
10. When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed use the self timer P88 Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible e Is there any memory remaining on the built in memory or the card The recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture e Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow ISO sensitivity is set to Auto when the camera is shipped Therefore when taking pictures indoors etc noise will appear Decrease the ISO sensitivity P91 Set Color Mode to Natural P103 Take pictures in bright places Has High Sens in the Scene Mode been set If so the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing but this is not a malfunction Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture e This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera s pickup sensors This is not a malfunction The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction e When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting LED lighting fixture mercury lamp sodium lighting etc the colors
11. 527 6M EA 2448x2448 3527 3 5M a 2560x 1440 3s 7 3 5M d 1920x1920 27 2M 1920x1080 as 2 2 5MEA 1536x1536 222 0 2MA 640x360 Lo22 0 2MA 480x480 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode e For 3D recording the settings will be as follows Aspect Ratio Z8 Aspect Ratio H31 8m 8M 3264x2448 6m 6M 3264 x 1840 Note If you change the aspect ratio set the picture size again In specific modes Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used and the picture size for F4 is not displayed For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used refer to P67 e Pictures may appear in mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions 89 Recording Quality Applicable modes Q For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored z Fine when giving priority to the picture quality t Standard when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels Note e The setting is fixed to in Transform High Sens or Flash Burst in Scene Mode e In 3D recording MPO images and fine JPEG images are simultaneously recorded 90 Recording Sensitivity Applicable modes For details on Rec
12. Effect is fixed to OFF Some Effect will not operate when playing back pictures displayed vertically Setup Duration or Repeat can be set Item Settings Duration 1 SEC 2 SEC 3 SEC 5 SEC Repeat ON OFF OFF There will be no sound AUTO Music is played when the still pictures are played back and audio is played when the motion pictures Sound are played back MUSIC Music is played back AUDIO Audio only for motion pictures is played back Duration can be set only when OFF has been selected as the Effect setting 112 Playback Editing Filtering Play The images are played back according to type Item Settings Picture Only Only still pictures are played back Video Only Only motion pictures are played back 8D Play Only 3D images are played back This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories such as Portrait Scenery or Night Scenery and sort the pictures into each of the categories You can then play back the pictures in each category z oo Category Selection Touch the category to play back 99 S Only the category for which pictures have been found can be selected Bo Favorite You can play back the pictures you have set as Favorite P122 E About the categories to be sorted It will be sorted as following when Category Selection is set
13. P24 Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when correct exposure is not achieved Exclude when using a flash 34 Basic Applicable modes Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily The following functions are activated automatically Scene Detection Backlight Compensation Intelligent ISO sensitivity control Auto White Balance Face Detection Quick AF i Exposure i Resolution i Zoom AF Assist Lamp Red Eye Removal Stabilizer Continuous AF Image quality is fixed to zis FE Set the 3D 2D switch to 2D A In Recording Mode touch ca Ej Touch 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture Focus indication The AF area is displayed around the subject s face by the Face Detection function In other cases it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus e When the subject is touched AF Tracking function works For details refer to P64 35 Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set Menu Item Rec Flash Selftimer Picture Size Burst Color Mode Motion Deblur iHandheld Nite Shot Face Recog Motion Pict
14. viisiin 3D Adjustment Clock Set irissen inesse Using the Motion Picture Mode MOM sy opaan nte asard aten E aaRS 107 REC Mode scesssssseseteeseeesees 107 s Rec Quality eee 108 e Continuous AF 110 s Wind Gut sven cnavnends tannins 110 Playback Editing Various methods to playback 111 Slide SHOW ennn 111 s Filtering Play kiritea 113 Dual Play e Calendar Using the Playback Mode Menu 115 e Upload Set oo sesessesseeseceeeees s Tithe Egit eieae Text Stamp iirin e Video Divide a amp ROSIZE wssiseiiecciscrinrennisestianavens Cropping eee eee eene eee eeee Favorite ve Print Set patra PFOLCCl iisisti e Face Rec Edit Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 128 e Playback using VIERA Link ADM Serner ana 131 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures eee 133 Copy by inserting the SD card into the r COrder cccecceeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 133 Copy the playback image using an AV cable oste 134 Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO nsee 135 Connecting to a PC eee 136 e Acquiring of still pictures and MP4 motion pictures other than 3D motion pictures and AVCHD motion pictures 137 Uploading the images to sharing SILOS naaar teats 139 Printing the Pictures 140 e Selecting a single picture a
15. DMW AVC1 optional Check the TV Aspect P57 e Audio will be played back as monaural HDMI mini cable optional Align the marks and insert HDMI socket AV cable optional Yellow to the video input socket White to the audio input socket Turn on the TV and select the input to match the terminal in use B Turn the camera on and set to the Playback Mode 129 Connecting to other equipment Note Depending on the Aspect Ratio black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures e Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are connected e The connection with the USB connection cable will take priority when you connect the USB connection cable simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable e When you play back a picture vertically it may be blurry e When pictures are displayed they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV e You cannot select Dual Play e Read the operating instructions for the TV The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot e Proper playback aspect ratio will be dependent on the TV used for viewing e Motion pictures recorded with AVCHD can be played back on Panasonic TVs VIERA with the AVCHD logo mark e For cards compatible wit
16. E Spot AF area m aai a 3 1 Area is displayed es 1 Area e When it is set to Spot AF Spot area L Spot is displayed e The AF area turns yellow and the subject is locked The Ine camera will continuously adjust the focus and exposure s AF Tracking automatically following the movement of the subject Dynamic Tracking Touch to go back to the original Focus Mode A Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture 63 Recording E Setting up tz AF Tracking e The AF tracking frame will turn red and then turn off if the lock fails Try to lock the frame again The camera records pictures with AF Mode as when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not working e AF Tracking is canceled when the Touch Shutter is set to ez It cannot be set to in the following conditions When recording in 3D In Panorama Assist Pin Hole Film Grain or High Dynamic in Scene Mode In B W Sepia Cool or Warm in Color Mode e The lock may fail in cases with the following recording conditions When the subject is too small When the recording location is too dark or bright When the subject is moving too fast When another subject or background is similar in color to the subject When jitter is occurring When using the zoom Note Touch operation is not poss
17. Mode menu 2 Touch P8 Cancel e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed E To print the date After setting the number of prints set cancel printing with the recording date by touching Date Depending on the photo printing store or the printer the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date For further information ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer e The date cannot be printed on pictures with date or text stamped Note The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999 Depending on the printer the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment In this case cancel all the settings and reset the settings Print Set cannot be set for motion pictures e If the file is not based on the DCF standard the print setting cannot be set 124 Playback Editing You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake Fr Select e Protect on the Playback Mode menu P48 A Touch o7 Single or 7 Multi il Select the picture Single setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set Setting is canceled by touching Cancel e Exit the menu after it is set Multi setting Touch the pictur
18. Mode menu settings refer to P48 This allows the sensitivity to light ISO sensitivity to be set Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark Rro Auto The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness e Maximum ISO800 With the flash on ISO1600 gso i ISO The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness e Maximum ISO1600 0 100 300 200 z00 400 300 800 S600 1600 3200 3200 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings IS0100 ISO3200 Recording location eT ak recommended When it is light outdoors When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subject Increased Less E About fso Intelligent ISO sensitivity control The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully Note e For the focus range of flash when Auto is set refer to P87 The setting is fixed to fiso i
19. Note e Settings in the Setup Menu cannot be set You may not be able to use some of the registered items depending on the Rec Mode 50 Basic About the Setup Menu using them Clock Set Economy and Auto Review are important items Check their settings before For details on how to select the Setup menu settings refer to P48 Clock Set e Refer to P21 for details World Time Set the time in your home area and travel destination You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take After selecting Destination or Home select your area with lt V gt and touch Set Set Home first thing after purchasing Destination can be set after setting up Home gt r Destination Travel destination area Current time of the destination area Time difference from home area Home Your home area Current time Time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time Setup cancel summer time by touching when selecting your area e If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen set by the time difference from the home area S5l Basic Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the r
20. amp Intelligent Auto Mode P35 The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera 48 Wide amp Zoom Dual Shooting P68 Images with different angles of view are simultaneously recorded SCN Scene Mode P70 This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded Note When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Rec Mode the previously set Rec Mode will be set 33 Basic Applicable modes a Recording 2D Pictures Normal Picture Mode You can record 2D pictures by switching the 3D 2D switch Note that here the description is for the Normal Picture Mode in which the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in Rec Mode menu FEJ set the 3D 2D switch to 2D B In Recording Mode touch ia B Touch B Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture ISO sensitivity Aperture value Shutter speed A 2D image is recorded using the left lens The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused The minimal distance how close you can be to the subject will change depending on the zoom factor Please check with the recordable range display on the screen
21. and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed Refer to P131 for details e For the images recorded in 3D 3D will appear on the thumbnail display at playback 30 Basic E Play back as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures and motion pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D Play in Slide Show in the Playback Mode P111 E Play back in 3D by selecting only the still pictures and motion pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D Play in Filtering Play in the Playback Mode P113 E About displaying 3D images When connecting to the television using an HDMI mini cable optional Type of n 3D 2D switch Display on television 3D 3D 3D compatible television 2D 2D Images recorded with the left lens are displayed 3D 2D The two images recorded with the left and right 3D lenses are displayed non compatible television 2D 2D Images recorded with the left lens are displayed e When inserting a card into a television with an SD card slot Type of television Display on television 3D compatible television 3D 3D non compatible television 2D Images recorded with the left lens are displayed 31 Basic Note e During 3D playback on a connected television the Setup menu and Playback Mode menu are not available e When the picture
22. message will be displayed please re set the clock P21 Zooming stops instantaneously e When using the Extended Optical zoom or the Intelligent Zoom the zooming action will stop temporarily This is not a malfunction 161 Others Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification ls the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode P96 Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3x Digital Zoom The file numbers are not recorded consecutively When you perform an operation after taking a certain action the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation The file numbers are recorded in ascending order If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera s power off the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures A different thing gets selected from what you touched e Perform the calibration P59 When the camera is left alone the slide show is suddenly displayed e This is Auto Demo to introduce the features of this unit 162 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks MWC KH B i of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby CX DOLBY Laboratories DIG
23. 247150 18 Preparation E Available recording time when recording motion pictures e h is an abbreviation for hour m for minute and s for second When recording in 3D Recording Built in Memory quality setting Approx 70 MB 2GB 32 GB 64 GB 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m When recording in 2D Recordin Built in Memor quality setting Approx 70 MB 2GB 32 GB 64 GB 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m 12m15s 3h23m10s 6h51m9s 23m24s 6h27m53s 13h4m56s 1im41s 51m30s 14h13m41s 28h47m30s Note e Number of recordable pictures available recording time for the card may decrease when Upload Set is performed e The maximum time for continuous recording of 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds e Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with FSH in AVCHD is 29 minutes 59 seconds Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with MP4 is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen 19 Preparation Turning the Power On Off You can switch the power on off using the lens cover or the power button To record lower the lens cover Turn the camera on Turn the camera off Lower the lens cover Raise the lens cover e You can turn on the power by pressing and You can also turn off the power by press
24. 8 MB to 2 GB higher when recording motion pictures SDHC Memory Card e SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory SDXC Memory Card Card compatible equipment 48 GB 64 GB Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Check via the label on the card etc cLass Gy e g Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only tee Preparation Note e Do not turn this unit off or remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit when pictures are being written read or deleted or the built in memory or the card is being formatted Furthermore do not subject the camera to vibration impact or static electricity The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally If operation fails due to vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again e Write Protect switch provided When this switch is set to the LOCK position no further data writing deletion or formatting is possible The ability to write delete and for
25. Fn Select Upload Set on the Playback Mode menu P48 A Touch 4 Single or Mutti il Select the picture Single setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set Setting is canceled by touching Cancel e Exit the menu after it is set Multi setting Upload Set 1 Touch the picture you wish to upload repeat CARIERA Setting will be canceled by touching the same picture again FAFARA g 2 Touch OK o Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed E Upload to the image sharing sites An upload tool built in to the camera LUMIX Image Uploader is automatically copied to the card when you setup Upload Set Perform the upload operation after connecting the camera to a PC P136 For details refer to P139 115 Playback Editing E Canceling all the Upload Set settings 1 Select Upload Set on the Playback Mode menu 2 Touch Cancel e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note Setting may not be possible for pictures recorded with other cameras It cannot be set with the card less than 512 MB Title Edit You can add text comments to pictures After text has been registered it can be stamped in prints using Text Stamp P117 Fn Select L2 Title Edit on the Playback M
26. Red Eye Removal P104 on the Rec Mode menu is set to On f appears on the flash icon 85 Recording E Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode O Available Not available Scene Mode initial setting vA O O SO vA A 40 S Q m or o o e e o o O oO O O O O O J O O BRI S e S S O O O EB J O O i ee a e O J QO O PNI O _ O O e O O ej e O O e J l Rs f O O Stel O EJ O oe O il a E e J Q e S a a a e f f J O HM O mi ellejle o o jm o o Byi o e SS Q O pej O O O O O Qo i A is displayed The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed Set the flash setting again if necessary e The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off However the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed e Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture For 3D recording only A 6 and can be set 86 Recording E Th
27. and screen brightness may change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen 155 Others Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording e This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera s pickup sensors It appears when the subject has a bright part Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas but this is not a malfunction It is recorded in pictures or motion pictures It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light Motion picture recording stops in the middle Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures Depending on the type of the card recording may stop in the middle If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least Class 4 or if you use a card that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment the data writing speed is lower In such cases we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format P59 the card in this unit The subject cannot be locked AF track fails If the subject contains sections that differ in color to the surroundings touch those sections or the main colors of the subject to set the AF frame P64 Recorded image may be warped or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject e It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly or the borders get colored depen
28. e We recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures e We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide 1x and being about 1 5 m 4 92 feet from the subject when taking pictures Candle Light This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle lit atmosphere E Technique for Candle Light Mode e This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash Note We recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second 74 Recording Baby1 Baby2 This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion When you use the flash the light from it is weaker than usual It is possible to set different birthdays and names for Baby1 and Baby2 You can select to have these appear at the time of playback or have them stamped on the recorded image using Text Stamp P117 E Birthday Name setting 1 Touch Age or Name 2 Touch SET 3 Enter the birthday or name Birthday Touch A V for each item to set year month day and touch Set Name For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text on P84 When the birthday or name is set Age or Name is automatically set to ON If ON is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered the setting screen appears automatically 4 Touch Exit to finish E To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in step 2 Note The age and name c
29. in clock battery even without the battery Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built in battery Note If the clock is not set the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture or when you stamp the date on the pictures with Date Stamp or Text Stamp e If the clock is set the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera 22 Basic Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart To prevent dropping be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist P8 Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash AF assist lamp microphone speaker or lens etc Strap AF Assist Lamp Flash E Direction Detection Function Rotate Disp Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically rotated Only when Rotate Disp P58 is set When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures the Direction Detection function may not work correctly e Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically e You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation Preventing jitter camera shake Whe
30. is high or recording motion pictures continuously LAI may be displayed and the recording may stop Built in memory can only store data as the VGA of MP4 e The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly Depending on the type of the card the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures This is not a malfunction The screen may be blacked out momentarily or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc depending on the environment of the motion picture recording When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures it may take time to come into focus If you operate the zoom etc while recording motion pictures the sound of the operation may be recorded e Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures e If the Extended Optical zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button recordable area will be changed drastically since these settings are canceled Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still and motion pictures the angle of view may change at the start of the motion picture recording When 8 Rec Area P54 is set to On angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes A motion picture recording matching each sc
31. keep on focusing on the subject that the focus was once set for CaF On C 4F Off Note Set this function to Off if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording e In Starry Sky and Fireworks in Scene Mode this setting is fixed to Off For 3D recording the setting is fixed to On Wind Cut Applicable modes For details on Motion Picture Mode menu settings refer to P48 This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording 361 COn 36 1 Off Note Sound quality may be different than usual when Wind Cut is set e This setting is not available for 3D recording The settings made for 2D recording will be used 110 Playback Editing Various methods to playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Fn In Playback Mode touch A Touch the Playback Mode icon Following items can be selected gt Normal Play P42 Dual Play P114 Ey Slide Show P111 Calendar P114 Be Filtering Play P113 e Refer to P30 for the method to playback 3D images in 3D You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures only motion pictures only 3D images etc We recommend this feature when you view your pictures b
32. menu are set Flash is activated several times The flash is activated twice when Red Eye Reduction P85 has been set e Has Flash Burst P77 in Scene Mode been set 157 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction Rotate Disp P58 is set to Qf or LI The picture is not played back There are no recorded pictures ls the mode set to Playback Mode P42 e Is there a picture on the built in memory or the card The pictures on the built in memory appear when a card is not inserted The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted e Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC If it is it cannot be played back by this unit It is recommended to use the PHOTOfunSTUDIO software in the CD ROM supplied to write pictures from PC to card Has Filtering Play been set for playback Change to Normal Play P111 The folder number and the file number are displayed as and the screen turns black e Is this a non standard picture a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera Did you remove the battery immediately after picture taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above P59 Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to
33. motion pictures copied with 16 9 setting on a 4 3 aspect TV e Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable DMW AVC1 optional Displayed touch icons etc are also recorded See the instruction manual for the recording equipment regarding the details of copying and playing back ON 134 Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO File formats that can be used JPEG MPO AVCHD MP4 3D motion pictures It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or MP4 formats or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as AVCHD using PHOTOfunSTUDIO in the CD ROM supplied Also you can write images to DVD combine multiple pictures to create a single panorama picture or create a slide show by adding audio and or music These pictures can then be stored onto a DVD 1 _ Install PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC Read the separate Basic Owner s Manual for more information about the software in the CD ROM supplied and how to install it Connect camera to PC e For details on connecting refer to Connecting to a PC P136 Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO e For details refer to the operating instructions of PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF Note Do not delete or move imported files or folders in Windows Explorer When viewing in PHOTOfunSTUDIO you will not be
34. of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its color changes to the usual red When taking pictures A E i Portrait FN i Scenery M li Macro Ez i Night Portrait i Night Scenery iHandheld Nite Shot f li Sunset i Baby x1 Only when iA is selected 2 Only displayed when iHandheld Nite Shot is set to On 3 When Face Recog is set to On EJ will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected When recording motion pictures A E i Portrait i Scenery RJ i Low Light R i Macro Ly is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set When R M or E is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face Detection If a tripod is used for instance and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as RX the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures When Face Recog is set to On and the face similar to the registered face is detected R is displayed in the top right of FQ K and H Due to conditions such as the ones below a different scene may be identified for the same subject Subject conditions When the face is bright or dark the size of
35. on following the subject even if it moves Dynamic tracking e Refer to P64 for details 23 Area Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting 1 Area The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen Spot The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen Lm will be used during motion picture recording Note It will be fixed to g when the Face Recog is set to On The AF Mode is fixed to in Starry Sky Fireworks in Scene Mode e Itis not possible to set 8 in the following cases In Panorama Assist Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Food and Aerial Photo in Scene Mode e For 3D recording t and cannot be set 94 Recording E About g Face Detection The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces Yellow When the shutter button is pressed halfway the frame turns green when the camera is focused White Displayed when more than one face is detected Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused Note e Under certain picture taking conditions including the following cases the face detection funct
36. or down P9 The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or down P9 e Pictures displayed using cannot be played back Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part to enlarge firmly 1X 2x 4x 8x gt 16x e You can also enlarge reduce the picture by rotating the zoom lever p When you change the magnification the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second The more a picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates You can move the enlarged part by dragging P9 the screen e Picture will return to the original size 1x by touching 9 When you touch Q the magnification becomes lower 43 Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures The camera can play back the following motion picture file formats AVCHD except AVCHD Progressive recorded with this unit or other Panasonic digital camera LUMIX MP4 QuickTime Motion JPEG and 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit In Playback Mode select a picture with the motion picture icon such as E amp H23 B22 and touch gt in the middle of the screen Motion picture icon The motion picture recording time After playback starts the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen For example 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as 8m30s Some information recording information etc is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and 3D
37. press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture e You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully cS E Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus e Fast moving subjects extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects e When it is dark or when jitter occurs e When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects 25 Basic Taking 3D pictures With the two lenses built into this unit you can record 3D pictures 3D pictures are stored in MPO format In this unit both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded simultaneously The following functions are activated automatically Auto in Sensitivity Auto White Balance Quick AF i Resolution AF Assist Lamp Stabilizer Fn Set the 3D 2D switch to 3D B Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on B Press the shutter button halfway to focus ISO sensitivity Aperture value Shutter speed Be careful not to get too close to the subject If the distance to the subject is too close the 3D alert indication Q3D will appear The recommended range for 3D recording may differ depending on the amount of zoom P27 Make sure that your
38. than during normal recording due to brightness compensation of the darker areas Photo Frame Record the image with a frame around it E Setting the frame Select from 3 types of frames Note e The picture size is fixed to 5M 4 3 The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual image may differ but this is not a malfunction 79 Recording Applicable modes na SCN Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo the camera can still take a clear picture Face Recog is initially set to Off on the camera Face Recog will turn On automatically when the face image is registered e The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition function In Recording Mode Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered face if name has been set for the registered face In Playback Mode Display of name and age if information has been registered Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition Category Selection in Filtering Play x Names of up to 3 people are displayed Precedence for the names displayed when taking pictures is determined according to the ord
39. the PC without displaying the USB Mode selection screen e When the camera has been connected to the PC with USB Mode set to PictBridge PTP a message may appear on the PC s screen Select Cancel to close the screen and disconnect the camera from the PC Then set USB Mode to PC again Operate the PC You can save the images into the PC by drag and drop the image or the folder with the image you would like to transfer onto the different folder in the PC 137 Connecting to other equipment Note Before inserting or removing a card turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable Otherwise data may be destroyed E Viewing the contents of the built in memory or card using the PC folder composition For Windows A drive Removable Disk is displayed in Computer For Mac A drive LUMIX NO_NAME or Untitled is displayed on the desktop e Built in Memory Card DCIM reset DCIM Images 100 PANA 1 Folder number P1000001 JPG Fie number m a JPG Still pictures P1000002 MP4 MP4 MP4 Motion pictures P1000999 MPO MPO 3D pictures IOIRRANA MISC DPOF print 999_PANA Favorite MISC AVCHD AVCHD Motion pictures PRIVATE 3D motion pictures AVCHD AD_LUMIX For Upload set AD_LUMIX LUMIXUP EXE Upload tool LLUMIXUPEXE LUMIX Image Uploader x Cannot be created in the built
40. the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance 1 Touch 3 o Ax 9 lt from the White Balance 2 Touch W4 3 Drag the slide bar to make fine adjustments Red Touch when the hue is bluish Blue Touch when the hue is reddish Select 0 to return to the original White Balance 4 Touch Set Exit the menu after it is set Note e The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue e You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item e The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash e The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off The White Balance fine adjustment level in NE returns to 0 when you reset the White Balance using SET e White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for B W Sepia Cool and Warm in Color Mode 93 Recording Applicable modes i Sen For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected e Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person s face The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what portion of the picture it is in max 15 areas ms AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject Focus will keep
41. the subject the color of the subject the distance to the subject the contrast of the subject when the subject is moving Recording conditions Sunset sunrise under low brightness conditions when the camera is shaken when zoom is used For the best results it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode e The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject In this case the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically es Basic Applicable modes MOEN Recording 2D Motion Pictures FEJ Set tne 3D 2D switch to 2D 24 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Available recording time Elapsed recording time A 2D image is recorded using the left lens e You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode e Release the motion picture button right after you press it e The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures e For the setting of the Rec Mode and Rec Quality refer to P107 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again 38 Basic Note e When the image quality setting is FSH the maximum continuous recording time for motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds If you are recording motion pictures in an environment where the ambient temperature
42. to 10 seconds in Self Portrait in Scene Mode Setting of the self timer cannot be performed in following conditions When recording motion pictures Aspect Ratio Applicable modes a For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method ZI Aspect Ratio of a 4 3 TV kma Aspect Ratio of a 35 mm film camera WEN Aspect Ratio of a high definition TV etc fH Square aspect ratio Note e The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing P160 For 3D recording only R8 and R can be set 88 Recording Picture Size Applicable modes AOE EN For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Set the number of pixels The higher the numbers of pixels the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets Aspect Ratio Z8 Aspect Ratio aa 12m 12M 4000x3000 105m 10 5M 4000x2672 a 7 8MEA 3264x2448 L77 7M 3264x2176 52 5M Gia 2560x1920 as 4 5MA 2560x1712 37 BMA 2048x1536 os 2 5M4 2048x1360 2 7 2MEA 1600x1200 Loa 0 3M 640x424 932 0 3M La 640x480 Aspect Ratio H1 Aspect Ratio H 9m 9M 4000x2248 9m 9M 2992x2992 6 27 16M EA 3264 1840
43. with date or text stamped Pictures recorded with other equipment 118 Playback Editing Video Divide Recorded motion picture can be divided in two It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need It cannot be restored once divided E Select Ci Video Divide on the Playback Mode menu P48 Drag the screen horizontally to select a motion picture to divide and touch Set il Touch gt u at the location to divide e Motion picture is played back from the same location when m is touched again Make fine adjustments to the division position by touching lt n1 m while the motion picture is paused B Touch lt Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed e Motion picture may be lost if the card or battery is removed while processing the dividing Note Video Divide may not be performed on motion pictures recorded with other equipment Motion pictures cannot be divided at a location close to the start or end of the motion picture e With MP4 motion pictures the order of pictures will change if divided It is recommended to search these motion pictures by using Calendar or Video Only in the Filtering Play Motion pictures with a short recording time cannot be divided 119 Playback Editing To allow easy posting to web pages attachment to e mail etc pictur
44. x5 89 mmx 127 mm 2L 5 x7 127 mmx178 mm POSTCARD 100 mmx 148 mm 16 9 101 6 mmx 180 6 mm A4 210 mmx297 mm A3 297 mmx420 mm 10x 15cm 100 mmx 150 mm 4 x6 101 6 mmx 152 4 mm 8 x10 203 2 mmx254 mm LETTER 216 mmx279 4 mm CARD SIZE 54 mmx85 6 mm e Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed Page Layout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit Item Description of settings Pha Settings on the printer are prioritized A 1 picture with no frame on 1 page 2 1 picture with a frame on 1 page pe pe 2 pictures on 1 page HH 4 pictures on 1 page An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout E Layout printing When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper set Page Layout to 4H and then set Num of prints to 4 for the picture that you want to print When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper For example if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper set Page Layout to B8 and then set Num of prints to 1 for each of the 4 pictures Note e The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the indication lights orange during printing After finishing printing make sure there are no problems with the printer e If the number of prints is high the pictures may
45. AF tracking Quick AF cannot be set when in Night Portrait Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Starry Sky and Fireworks in Scene Mode e For 3D recording the setting is fixed to On Face Recog e Refer to P80 for details 97 Recording Applicable modes Q For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background Look at the following examples Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed gt Ely Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive towards negative 1 Adjust the exposure by dragging the slide bar Select 0 EV to return to the original exposure 2 Touch Exit e Exit the menu after it is set The exposure compensation value appears on the screen Note e EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value a unit indicating the amount of exposure The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject Exposure Compensation cannot be used with Starry Sky in scene mode 98 Recording Auto Bracket Applicable modes In this mode 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each tim
46. Confirm that the HDMI mini cable optional is firmly fitted ls the VIERA Link on this unit set to On P58 Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch input For details on how to switch input please read the operating instructions for the TV Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again Set VIERA Link to Off on the TV and then turn it back to On Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details 159 Others 3D playback is not possible ls the camera correctly connected to a 3D compatible television P30 Connect using an HDMI mini cable optional Set the 3D 2D switch of this unit to 3D The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC s the camera connected to the PC correctly s the camera recognized by the PC correctly Set to PC in USB Mode P57 137 The card is not recognized by the PC The built in memory is recognized Disconnect the USB connection cable Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera If there are two or more USB terminal on a single PC try connecting the card to another USB terminal The card is not recognized by the PC SDXC memory card is used Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards http panasonic
47. Grain or Photo Frame in Scene Mode Zooming with touch operation Fn Touch GD e Zoom icon is displayed on the LCD monitor A Touch the zoom icon on the screen The zoom position automatically t IE moves to Tele The zoom position automatically IW moves to Wide L Slow zooming H Fast zooming Touching the icon again during the move stops the move Zoom speed may be slower than normal in recording motion pictures Note In Wide amp Zoom Dual Shooting touch zoom is not available 67 Recording Applicable modes ci Recording Images with Differing Angles of View Wide amp Zoom Dual Shooting Using the two lenses you can simultaneously record two pictures with differing angles of view or simultaneously record a motion picture and a picture with differing angles of view The following functions are activated automatically Auto in Sensitivity Auto White Balance Quick AF i Zoom AF Assist Lamp Stabilizer Continuous AF Wind Cut r Set the 3D 2D switch to 2D A In Recording Mode touch cl B Touch F Touch either the left or the right image The touched image is displayed enlarged and in a selected state Adjust the angle of view using the zoom lever Adjust the left and right images by repeating steps 4 and 9 e After turning off the power or changing the Recording Mode the left image will revert to the
48. ITAL Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks STEREO PIETA of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC H m m in the United States and other countries HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom QuickTime e Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc e This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or s
49. Motion Pictures Recording still pictures while recording MOTION PICTUFES eee eeeeceeeseeesteereeeeees 41 Playing Back Pictures Normal Play 42 e Forward or rewind the image 42 e Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback scce 43 e Using the Playback Zoom 43 Playing Back Motion Pictures 44 Creating Still Pictures From a Motion PICtUIG es tetverceritea che neta 45 Deleting Pictures sessssscessseeeseeeee 46 e To delete a single picture 46 e To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures ee 47 Setting the Menu cccceeeseeeeeseeeeeeee 48 e Setting menu items e eee 48 Call up commonly used menus with ease Shortcut setting 50 About the Setup Menu eee 51 Recording About the LCD Monitor 61 Taking pictures using the touch operation Touch Shutter function 62 Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations Touch AF AE ceceseeteeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaee 63 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 65 e Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extended Optical zoom EZ Using the Intelligent Zoom Using the Digital Zoom e Zooming with touch operation Recording Images with Differing Angles of View Wide amp Zoom Dual Shooting 68 Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded Scene Mode POM sccsscssccereconsrcesnenesoens at
50. PC with higher processing performance is required depending on the function to be used It may not play back correctly or operate correctly depending on the environment of the PC used 2 To transfer 3D motion pictures and AVCHD motion pictures always use PHOTOfunSTUDIO 136 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and MP4 motion pictures other than 3D motion pictures and AVCHD motion pictures Preparations Turn on the camera and the PC Remove the card before using the pictures in the built in memory USB connection cable supplied e Check the directions of the connectors and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction Align the marks and insert Use a battery with sufficient battery power If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating the alarm beeps Refer to Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely P139 before disconnecting the USB connection cable Otherwise data may be destroyed Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable supplied Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction Touch PC If USB Mode P57 is set to PC in the Setup menu in advance the camera will be automatically connected to
51. Panasonic Owner s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera v n DMC 3D 1 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely 32 m VQT3U43 Contents Before Use Main features of the camera 008 5 Care of the camera seenen 6 Standard Accessories cceeeeeeees 7 Names of the Components 8 How to Use the Touch Panel 00 9 Preparation Charging the Battery eee 11 CHARGING tices itsecsesicans aaia 11 Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery eceeeeeee 15 About the Built in Memory the Card 16 Approximate number of recordable UM Oer E N 18 Turning the Power On Off eeseeeseen 20 Setting Date Time Clock Set mal Changing the Clock Setting 22 Basic Tips for taking good pictures 23 e Fit the strap and hold the camera CAL OTUlly sciri 23 Preventing jitter camera Shake eceeeeeeeeeeee 23 FOCUSING inaa iaa th aamen Taking 3D pictures ui Recording 3D motion pictures 0 28 Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion PICIU OS cassis cscas cess pianika Selecting a 2D Recording Mode Recording 2D Pictures Normal Picture Mode cc ee 34 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode 35 Recording 2D
52. Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen Preparations Turn this unit and the TV off Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals Image quality may vary with the connected terminals High quality 2 HDMI socket Video socket 3 Connect the camera and a TV e Check the direction of the terminals and plug in out straight holding onto the plug It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction To connect using an HDMI mini cable optional HDMI IN e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet e Audio will be played back as stereo e Pictures are not displayed on the LCD monitor When VIERA Link is Off Touch icons for operation are displayed When VIERA Link is On Touch icons for operation are not displayed Some playback functions are restricted e Playback Mode menu and Setup menu cannot be used e For more details about VIERA Link HDMI playback refer to P131 e To play back in 3D connect with an HDMI mini cable optional P30 128 Connecting to other equipment To connect with an AV cable optional e Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable
53. Rec is set to i Zoom menu is set to On E Z Mi n Screen koat display a BE W m T Bae is displayed The Digital Zoom range is displayed When using the Zoom function an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar Example 0 5 m 1 64 ft x The magnification level differs depending on Picture Size and Aspect Ratio setting 66 Recording Note The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation e EZ is an abbreviation of Extended Optical Zoom It is possible to take more magnified pictures with the optical zoom When using the Digital Zoom we recommend using a tripod and the self timer P88 for taking pictures e The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases When recording in 3D In Motion Deblur in Intelligent Auto Mode In Macro Zoom Mode In Handheld Night Shot High Sens Flash Burst or Pin Hole in Scene Mode e The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases When recording in 3D In Motion Deblur in Intelligent Auto Mode In Macro Zoom Mode In Transform High Sens Flash Burst Pin Hole or Photo Frame in Scene Mode When recording motion pictures Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following cases When recording in 3D In Intelligent Auto Mode In Transform Handheld Night Shot High Sens Flash Burst Pin Hole Film
54. Wide angle of view and the right image to the Tele angle of view Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused e When the shutter button is pressed halfway the ISO sensitivity the shutter speed and the aperture value for the selected image are displayed 68 Recording E Simultaneously recording motion pictures and pictures with differing angles of view Press the motion picture button as described in step 6 to start recording the left image as a motion picture Press the shutter button during the motion picture recording to record the right image as a picture P41 e Press the motion picture button again to end the motion picture recording Rec Mode and Rec Quality will be reflected by setting of other recording mode Image from motion picture recording Image that can be recorded as a picture Note The Quality is fixed to ss e The AF Mode is fixed to e When Auto Review is set the Auto Review will start from the left image and proceed to the right image 69 Recording Applicable modes SCN Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded Scene Mode When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture uls Set the 3D 2D switch to 2D A I
55. able to play back or edit 135 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera For details refer to the operating instructions of your PC If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message prompting you to format may appear Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format If the card is not recognized please refer to the below support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported Use of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied is a convenient way of doing this E PC that can be used 98 98SE or older Me 2000 XP Vista 7 OS 9 OS X Can the PHOTOfunSTUDIO be O 1 e used Can the 3D motion pictures and the eu E AVCHD motion pictures be acquired to the PC Can the MP4 motion picture be acquired to the O OS 9 2 2 0S X PC 10 1 10 7 Can the still picture be O acquired to the PC O OS 9 2 2 0S X 10 1 10 7 e PC with Windows 98 98SE or older or Mac OS 8 x or older cannot be connected via USB but it can acquire the pictures if an SD memory card reader writer can be used 1 It is necessary for Internet Explorer 6 0 or newer to be installed
56. ake some time to delete them 47 Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily In particular the Setup menu contains some important settings relating to the camera s clock and power Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera Setting menu items Example In the Rec menu change AF Mode from 1 area focusing to i8 Face Detection Fn Touch few A Touch the menu icon Menu Description of settings Rec This menu lets you set the Coloring P85 to 106 Sensitivity Aspect Ratio Number of pixels Rec Mode only and other aspects of the pictures you are recording a2 Motion Picture This menu lets you set the Rec Mode Rec P107 to 110 Quality and other aspects for motion Rec Mode only picture recording Playback This menu lets you set the Protection P115 to 127 Cropping or Print Settings etc of recorded Playback Mode only pictures Setup This menu lets you perform the clock P51 to 60 settings select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera 48 Basic 3 Touch the menu item The page can be changed by touching lt V gt Touch the Se
57. an be printed out using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied If Age or Name is set to OFF even when the birthday or name has been set the age or name will not be displayed Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second 75 Recording Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat You can set your pet s birthday and name For information about Age or Name refer to Baby1 Baby2 on P75 Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms E Picture size and aspect ratio Select the picture size of 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 2M 16 9 or 2 5M 1 1 J6 Recording Still pictures are taken continuously with flash It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places E Picture size and aspect ratio Select the picture size of 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 2M 16 9 or 2 5M 1 1 Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully Number of recordable pictures max 5 pictures Note The focus zoom exposure shutter speed ISO sensitivity and flash level are fixed to the settings for the first picture Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the self timer is used
58. and printing it and in step 3 of the Selecting multiple pictures and printing them procedures e When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera set Paper Size or Page Layout to da and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer For details refer to the operating instructions of the printer e When Print Set DPOF has been selected the Print with Date and Num of prints items are not displayed Print with Date Item Description of settings ON Date is printed OFF Date is not printed If the printer does not support date printing the date cannot be printed on the picture Depending on the printer the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case e When printing images with Date Stamp or Text Stamp please remember to set Print With Date to OFF or the date will print on top Note When asking the photo shop to print the pictures e By stamping the date using Date Stamp P105 or Text Stamp P117 or setting date printing at the time of the Print Set P123 setting before going to a photo shop the dates can be printed at the photo shop Num of prints You can set the number of prints up to 999 142 Connecting to other equipment Paper Size Item Description of settings Ea Settings on the printer are prioritized L 3 5
59. andle Light Sunset Flash Burst Starry Sky Fireworks Beach Snow Aerial Photo or Film Grain in Scene Mode E Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge Furthermore when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white Auto White Balance may not function properly In this case set the White Balance to a mode other than AWB 1 Auto White Balance will work within this range 2 Blue sky e000 2 3 Cloudy sky Rain aw 9 4 Shade 7000 K 4 5 Sunlight nE st 6 White fluorescent light EON o 7 Incandescent light bulb K 8 Sunrise and sunset xak yp 9 Candlelight 2o00 8 A K Kelvin Color Temperature o 4 i 92 Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value Use to match the condition when taking photographs 1 2 3 Touch J Touch SET Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch Set e If the subject is overly bright or overly dark you may not be able to set the White Balance If this is the case adjust to an appropriate brightness and then set the White Balance again e Exit the menu after it is set Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust
60. ased For details on the accessories refer to Basic Owner s Manual e Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text e Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card If any accessories are lost customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 for further information about obtaining replacement parts Before Use Names of the Components 1 Self timer indicator P88 AF Assist Lamp P104 2 Right lens 3 Flash P85 4 Left lens 5 Lens cover P20 6 Speaker P52 Do not cover the speaker with your fingers 7 Microphone 8 Power button P20 9 Shutter button P26 34 10 Zoom lever P65 11 Motion picture button P28 38 12 3D 2D switch P26 30 34 13 Touch panel LCD monitor P9 61 144 14 Strap eyelet Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it 15 AV OUT DIGITAL socket P128 134 137 140 16 HDMI socket P30 128 131 17 Tripod receptacle 18 Card Battery door P15 19 Release lever P15 1 This unit does not support an AC adaptor or DC coupler Before Use How to Use the Tou
61. ave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction Also be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window 147 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity If the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the battery will become shorter Always remove the battery after use Place the removed battery in a plastic bag and store or carry away from metallic objects clips etc If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera Bring charged spare batteries when going out Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort e When you travel do not forget to bring the battery charger supplied so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in Dispose of unusable battery The battery has a limited life Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion e The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws Call the RBRC hotline at 1 800 822 8837 for information Do not allow battery termi
62. ay also malfunction or image may not be recorded Drop or hit the camera Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor This camera is not dust drip water proof Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust water Zs Z 19 sand etc e Liquids sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens buttons etc Be particularly careful since it may not Q just cause malfunctions but it may become unrepairable S P k Places with a lot of sand or dust x Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as e when using it on a rainy day or on a beach E About Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains fungus and camera malfunction If condensation occurs turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature Before Use 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 purch
63. be printed several times In this case the remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set 143 Others Screen Display E In recording 1 2 7 891011 1213 14 15 3 Emel alit fates ae as ERF 38 EN 1 37 36 10 Iso Vi si EE afl 32 31 30 29 28 27 2625 24 23 1 Recording Mode 25 Date Stamp P105 2 Recording Mode when recording 26 Histogram P54 motion pictures P107 27 Self timer Mode P88 Recording quality P108 28 Shutter speed P34 3 Picture size P89 MIN 1 Minimum shutter speed P100 4 Quality P90 29 Aperture value P34 5 3D alert P26 30 ISO sensitivity P91 6 Flash Mode P85 31 Current date and time 7 Optical Image Stabilizer P105 or World Time P51 fey Jitter alert P23 Number of days that have passed since 8 Focus P24 the departure date P52 9 AF area P24 Location P52 10 White Balance P92 Name P75 Motion Deblur P36 Age P75 11 Exposure Compensation P98 Zoom P65 12 Color Mode P103 13 Burst P102 G4 Auto Bracket P99 14 Macro Mode P96 15 Battery indication P12 16 AF Tracking P94 32 Touch AF AE canceled P63 33 Display P61 34 Menu P48 Elapsed recording time P38 8m30s 17 AF Assist Lamp P104 35 Shortcut setting area P50 18 Intelligent Exposure P100 36 Spot AF area P63 19 Wind cut P110 a Rae state sei 20 Recording Mode selecti
64. ble flash range the White Balance may not be properly adjusted The flash effect may not be sufficient when using Flash Burst in Scene Mode or when shutter speed is fast It may take time to charge the flash if you are taking pictures in quick succession Take a picture after the access indication disappears The Red Eye Reduction effect differs between people Also if the subject is far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash the effect may not be evident p72 Recording Applicable modes fy For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 This is for recording still pictures using the timer Sy 10 sec Pictures are taken in 10 seconds Pictures are taken in 2 seconds X 2 sec e When using a tripod etc this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button der LOff Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture The self timer indicator blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds or 2 seconds Note e When you press the shutter button once fully the subject is automatically focused just before recording In dark places the self timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF Assist Lamp to allow the camera to focus on the subject We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self timer Self timer cannot be set
65. ch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel aO Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel e It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously so try to touch the center of the icon This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally or changing the range of the displayed image This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar Note If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it g l is not responding well Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is pressing on the touch panel Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard except for the supplied stylus pen Do not operate with your fingernails Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard e Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others For information ab
66. creases The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time If the recording interval time becomes longer the number of recordable pictures decreases For example if you were to take one picture every two minutes then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one quarter of the number of pictures given above based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds E Recording motion pictures When recording in 2D When recording in AVCHD MP4 3D Picture quality setting Picture quality setting is FSH is FHD Recordable time Approx 50 min Approx 70 min Approx 70 min Acuan ise tole Approx 25 min Approx 30 min Approx 30 min These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 C 73 4 F and a humidity of 50 RH Please be aware that these times are approximate Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply ON OFF starting stopping recording zoom operation etc The maximum time for continuous recording of 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds e Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with FSH in AVCHD is 29 minutes 59 seconds Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with MP4 is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen 13 Preparation E Playback Playbac
67. de allows you to take pictures through an airplane window E Technique for Aerial Photo Mode e We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc Aim the camera at something with high contrast press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects Note e Face Detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen Film Grain Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand Recording High Dynamic You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun at night or in similar circumstances E Setting the effect st0 Standard Natural color effect fart Art Eye catching effect which emphasises contrast and color Bew B W Black and white effect Note Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions e When it is dark we recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds e The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction LCD screen noise may be more visible
68. dical conditions If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D images stop viewing at once Continuing to view may cause illness Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing When viewing 3D images we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes e Viewing for extended periods may cause eye fatigue Short sighted or long sighted persons those with differences in the sight of their right and left eyes and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing glasses etc Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D images e There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D images Please correct your sight appropriately before viewing 3D images e You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D 149 Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight Do not bend or drop the card e The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card Do not allow dirt dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers Notice for when transferring to another party or disposing of the memory card e
69. ding Mode will be reflected This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound Beep Level LA Shutter Vol 0 Low 1 Low Beep q High 1 High X Muted 2X Muted gt 90 Beep Tone LO Shutter Tone bO LOLLE Volume Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels When you connect the camera to a TV the volume of the TV speakers does not change 52 Basic LCD Display Adjust the brightness and contrast or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor O Brightness Adjust the brightness Contrast Saturation Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors s Red Tint Adjust the red tint 2 Blue Tint Adjust the blue tint 1 Touch the item to set and adjust with I D 2 Touch OK e Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor However this does not affect the recorded pictures LCD Mode These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places AX Auto Power LCD The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera L Power LCD The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors rebi Off Can be set only when Rec Mode is set The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increas
70. ding on the zoom magnification due to the characteristics of the lens Also the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used This is not a malfunction 156 Others The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera and it is not a malfunction The LCD monitor flickers indoors The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after the power is switched on This is an operation to correct flicker caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights LED lights etc and is not a malfunction The LCD monitor is too bright or dark ls LCD Mode active P53 Black red blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor e This is not a malfunction These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures Noise appears on the LCD monitor e In dark places noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor This does not affect the pictures you are recording The flash is not activated ls the flash setting set to Change the flash setting P85 The flash is not available when Auto Bracket P99 or Burst P102 in the recording
71. directly from an inserted SD card containing pictures taken with this unit and equipment that supports AVCHD MP4 and 3D formats http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only See the instruction manual for the recorder about the details of copying and playing back Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions 133 Connecting to other equipment Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used AVCHD MP4 Copy images played back with this unit to Blu ray disc DVD disc hard disk or video using a Blu ray Disc Recorder DVD recorder or video This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high definition so it is convenient for distributing copies Image will be standard quality instead of high definition at this time Yellow to the video input socket White to the audio input socket AV cable optional Connect this unit with the recording equipment with an AV cable optional Start the playback of this unit Start the recording on the recording equipment When ending the recording copying stop the playback on this unit after stopping the recording of the recording equipment Note e When you play back motion pictures on 4 3 aspect ratio TV you must set TV Aspect P57 on this unit to 4 3 before starting a copy The image will be vertically long if you play back
72. displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note e You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites e You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites 122 Playback Editing DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store For details ask at your photo printing store When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built in memory copy them to a card P127 and then set the print setting For more information visit http panasonic jp dc dpof_110 white_e htm Fr Select 75 Print Set on the Playback Mode menu P48 B Touch 5 Single or 8 Multi Select the picture Single setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set Multi setting Touch the picture you wish to print Touch A to set the number of prints and then touch Set to set e When Multi has been selected repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures e Exit the menu after it is set 123 Playback Eaiting E Canceling all the Print Set settings 1 Select Print Set on the Playback
73. e Touch Shutter enabled fx Touch Shutter disabled Touch the subject you wish to focus on and then take a picture AF area is displayed at the position you touch and a picture is taken It cannot be set to edge of the screen il Touch 4_ to cancel the Touch Shutter function Note Touch operation is not possible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed Touch Shutter setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off You cannot record motion pictures with the Touch Shutter 62 Recording Applicable modes na SCN Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations Touch AF AE It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel e Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function Touch the subject you wish to focus on e The AF area can be set freely at a position on the screen Cannot be set at the edge of the screen e Action will vary depending on the setting of AF Mode P94 Touch AF AE will be fixed to AF Tracking during Intelligent Auto Mode and the most appropriate scene will be determined for the touched subject AF Mode Operations when touched e In Face Detection the AF Example area turns yellow when touched When AF area is set to r i e When it is set to anything other 1 A e than
74. e Approx 90 cm 2 96 feet Wide Approx 3 4 m 11 2 feet Tele to Pay attention to the following points when 3D video recording e Where possible record with the unit in a horizontal state Be careful not to get too close to the subject e When moving the unit as you record move it slowly e Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or walking 28 Basic Note The maximum continuous recording time for 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds If you are recording motion pictures in an environment where the ambient temperature is high or recording motion pictures continuously A may be displayed and the recording may stop 3D motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built in memory Zoom operations are not available during 3D motion picture recording It is recommended to use a tripod to record steady motion pictures The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly Depending on the type of the card the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures This is not a malfunction The screen may be blacked out momentarily or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc depending on the environment of the motion picture recording e When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures the angle of view changes at the start
75. e available flash range The available flash range is an approximation Wide Tele Auto in Sensitivity 30 cm 0 99 feet to 3 5 m 11 5 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 2 4 m 7 88 feet E Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Flash setting Shutter speed Sec vA 1 S 1 to 1 1300 1 60 to 1 1300 1 or 1 8 to 1 1300 2 1 or 1 4 to 1 1300 2 3 40 x1 It may vary depending on the Min Shtr Speed setting x2 When Min Shtr Speed is set to Auto x3 When Sensitivity is set to fiso 2 The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to Off When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to On In Intelligent Auto Mode shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene In Scene Mode shutter speed will be different from the above table Note If you bring the flash too close to an object the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the flash When you take a picture beyond the available flash range the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become too bright or too dark e When the flash is being charged the flash icon blinks red and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully e When you take a picture beyond the availa
76. e size number of pixels is reduced Fr Select Resize on the Playback Mode menu P48 B Touch eq Single or Multi il Select the picture and size oe setting ie setting 2 3 Note Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set Touch the size you wish to change and then touch Set Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Touch the size you wish to change Touch a picture repeat Selection will be canceled by touching the same picture again Touch OK Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed e You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in Multi e The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment e You cannot use Resize for the following types of pictures 3D images Motion pictures Pictures with date or text stamped 120 Playback Editing Cropping You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture Fr Select lt Cropping on the Playback Mode menu P48 B Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set B Select the parts to be cropped Touch A Enlarge Touch Q Reduce Drag Move ZB Touch tsen Confirmation sc
77. e taken on other equipment Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality 45 Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered e Pictures on the built in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted e Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted To delete a single picture In Playback Mode select the picture to delete and touch amp B Touch Delete Single e Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is deleted by selecting Yes 46 Basic To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures Fr In Playback Mode touch GJ Touch Delete Multi or Delete All Delete All Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is deleted by selecting Yes e It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when All Delete Except 4c is selected with the Delete All set When Delete Multi is selected Touch the Feia aa picture to be deleted OSA l repeat this step 44 appears on the selected pictures Touching again cancels the setting When Delete Multi is selected Touch OK Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is deleted by selecting Yes Note Do not turn the camera off while deleting Use a battery with a sufficient battery power Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted it may t
78. e the shutter button is pressed With Auto Bracket 1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture 0 EV 1 EV Touch a during exposure compensation 2 Adjust the compensation range of the exposure by touching gt 4 4 gt When you do not use Auto Bracket select OFF 0 3 Touch Exit e Exit the menu after it is set Note e When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range Exposure value is displayed on the screen when the exposure is compensated e The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the subject is set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set Setting of the Auto Bracket cannot be performed in following conditions When recording in 3D In Transform Panorama Assist Handheld Night Shot Flash Burst Starry Sky Pin Hole Film Grain and Photo Frame in Scene Mode When recording motion pictures 99 Recording i Exposure Applicable modes Q For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject to bring the image close to real life Li 1 On i 1 Off Note Even when the Sensitivity is set to ISO100 Sensitivity may be set higher than ISO100 if the picture i
79. e you wish to protect Setting is canceled by touching the same picture again Exit the menu after it is set E Canceling all the Protect settings 1 Select Protect on the Playback Mode menu 2 Touch 65 Cancel e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment e Even if you protect pictures in the built in memory or a card they will be deleted if the built in memory or the card is formatted e Even if you do not protect pictures on a card they cannot be deleted when the card s Write Protect switch is set to LOCK 125 Playback Editing Face Rec Edit You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture d Select Ge Face Rec Edit on the Playback Mode menu P48 a Touch IES Replace or SH Cancel 3B Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set 4 Touch the name of the person you wish to edit B When Replace is selected Touch the person to replace e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note Cleared information regarding the Face Recog cannot be restored e When all Face Recognition information in a picture has been canceled the picture will not be categorized using Face Recognition in Category Selectio
80. ecorded pictures with Text Stamp P117 Travel Setup SET Departure date and return date are set Elapsed days how many days after of the travel are recorded OFF Travel Date Elapsed days are not recorded The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date If the Travel Setup is set to OFF Location will be also set to OFF Location SET Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording OFF For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text on P84 e The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set If you set World Time to the travel destination the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off e The number of days that have passed since the departure date is not recorded before the departure date The Travel Date feature is disabled for Motion picture recorded in 3D motion pictures or AVCHD motion pictures e While recording motion pictures the Location feature is disabled e When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected the Travel Date feature is disabled Setting of other Recor
81. ed When the folder number reaches 999 the number cannot be reset We recommend formatting the card P59 after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere To reset the folder number to 100 format the built in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number A reset screen for the folder number will then appear Select Yes to reset the folder number Reset The Rec or Setup menu settings are reset to the initial settings e When the Reset setting is selected during recording the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning When the Rec Mode settings are reset data registered with Face Recog will be also reset too e When Setup menu settings are reset the following settings are also reset Shortcut setting The birthday and name settings for Baby1 Baby2 and Pet in Scene Mode The settings of Travel Date departure date return date location The World Time setting The folder number and the clock setting are not changed 56 Basic USB Mode Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable supplied USE 42 Select on connection Select either PC or PictBridge PTP if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer suppo
82. ed so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor However this does not affect the recorded pictures e The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD Mode It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation The number of recordable pictures decreases in LCD Mode 53 Basic Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures You can also set whether or not to have the recording information Guide Line displayed when the guidelines are displayed Rec Info Pattern ON OFF ENEK e When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines you can take pictures with well designed composition by viewing the size the slope and the balance of the subject The Pattern setting is fixed to E8 in the Intelligent Auto Mode e In Photo Frame in Scene Mode the guideline is not displayed This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram Twa CONT eel 1 LO FET A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness Histogram along the horizontal axis black to white and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis It allows you to easily check a picture s exposure in ra L dark optimal bright When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places the Histogram is dis
83. ene will be performed for the ones not listed below Selected Scene Mode Scene Mode while recording motion picture Baby1 Baby2 Portrait Mode Night Portrait Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Low Light Mode Starry Sky Panorama Assist Sports Pet Flash Burst Fireworks Normal motion picture Photo Frame 39 Basic E About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record 2D motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats AVCHD This is a format for precise high definition video This format is best used when the video will be displayed on a high definition TV or saved to a disk and watched on a computer MP4 This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed or when uploading videos to the internet E About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or MP4 may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats Also the recording information may not be displayed properly In this case use this unit e For details on AVCHD and MP4 compatible devices refer to the support sites below hitp panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only 40 Basic Applicable modes AE ESSN Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictur
84. er of registration Note During the Burst Mode Face Recog picture information can be attached to only the first picture e Face Recog does not guarantee secure recognition of a person e Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than regular Face Detection e Even when Face Recognition information has been registered pictures taken with Name set to OFF will not be categorized by Face Recognition in Category Selection Filtering Play e Even when Face Recognition information is changed P83 Face Recognition information for the pictures already taken will not be changed For instance if the name is changed pictures recorded before the change will not be categorized by Face Recognition in Category Selection Filtering Play To change the name information of the pictures taken perform the Replace in Face Rec Edit P126 e Face Recog cannot be used in the following cases When recording in 3D In Transform Panorama Assist Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Food Flash Burst Starry Sky Fireworks Aerial Photo or Film Grain in Scene Mode When recording motion pictures 80 Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person up to 3 pictures registration E Poin
85. es can be recorded even while recording a motion picture During motion picture recording press the shutter button fully to record a still picture The camera records a picture with the right lens during recording of a motion picture with the left lens Make sure that your fingers are not over either of the lenses e You can perform burst recording while recording a motion picture e When set to 2 settings will automatically be LH When set to B or Ay focus will be fixed to the settings for the first picture Note e You can record up to 6 pictures per motion picture recording e Simultaneously recorded still pictures will be recorded in an aspect ratio of I and picture size of 9M Because the motion pictures and still pictures are recorded with separate left and right lenses the angle of view in the motion picture and still pictures may not match The camera may take a few moments to focus before recording the picture Recordable pixels picture quality and recordable number of pictures are displayed by pressing the shutter button halfway e Zooming will stop when a picture is recorded while zooming Operation sound of the shutter button and the lens may be recorded when a picture is taken during motion picture recording e The flash setting is fixed to e When using the built in memory pictures taken when taking a motion picture will not be recorded e You cannot record pictures during 3D
86. etting the flash to when you take pictures at close range If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights e When a subject is close to the camera the effective focus range is significantly narrowed Therefore if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject it may become difficult to focus on it again Macro Mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera Therefore if the distance between the camera and the subject is far it takes longer to focus on it e When you take pictures at close range the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly This is not a malfunction Macro Zoom Mode cannot be used in the following cases When ts is set in AF Mode e This setting is not available for 3D recording 96 Recording Applicable modes G3 For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 As long as the camera is held steady the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture taking opportunity QaF On QAF Off e Note e The battery will be consumed faster than usual e Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject It does not operate during
87. f or AF is set focus prediction will be performed in a possible range to prioritize the burst speed Therefore if you try to take a picture of a subject that is moving fast it may have trouble with focusing or it may take time to focus e When L is set the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture depending on changes in the brightness of the subject e When the Self timer is used the number of recordable pictures in Burst Mode is fixed to 3 e The burst speed pictures second may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places if the ISO sensitivity is high etc Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built in memory it will take time to write the picture data is set for the flash when burst is set You cannot use Burst Mode in following conditions When recording in 3D In Panorama Assist Handheld Night Shot Flash Burst Starry Sky Fireworks Pin Hole and Photo Frame in Scene Mode 102 Recording Color Mode Applicable modes fy For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Using these modes the pictures can be made sharper or softer the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved Standard This is the standard setting 2 Happy Image with enhanced brightness and viv
88. f the background etc is a color close to skin color this part is also smoothed e This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness Transform Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched and at the same time skin can be recorded smoothly E Setting the level of transform Select the level of transform Note e The picture size is fixed to 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 2M 16 9 or 2 5M 1 1 Do not use the material against the public order and morals or to offend someone Self Portrait Select this to take pictures of yourself E Technique for Self Portrait Mode e Press the shutter button halfway to focus The self timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus Making sure you hold the camera still press the shutter button fully to take the picture The subject is not focused when the self timer indicator is blinking Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed we recommend using the 2 second self timer vis Recording Scenery This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape Panorama Assist You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images E Setting the recording direction 1 Touch the direction to take picture 2 Touch OK The horizontal vertical guideline will be displayed 3 Take the picture e You can retake the picture by selecting Retake
89. fingers are not over either of the lenses During 3D recording the image from the right hand lens is not displayed If a finger etc is covering a lens the 3D alert indication Q3D will appear The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused e Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when correct exposure is not achieved Exclude when using a flash Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture H 26 Basic To achieve good a 3D effect we recommend that you record with the distance to the subject set as follows Outside this range left right distortion increases and may prevent the 3D effect being achieved at the edges of the image The angle of view may change when pressing the shutter button halfway to record subjects that are closer than the recommended range below as the distortion is adjusted automatically The 3D pictures will be recorded with the angle of view when the shutter button is pressed halfway The recommended ranges for 3D recording are target ranges 3 4 m 11 2 feet pi i 90 cm 2 96 feet co Pay attention to the following points when 3D picture recording Where possible record with the unit in a horizontal state Be careful not to get too close to the subject Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking Note e You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation Changing the sett
90. g Otherwise a fire and or electric shocks may be caused by short circuiting or the resulting heat generated The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging The camera also becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction e The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged Since characteristic swelling may occur 12 Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures E Recording still pictures By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode When recording in 3D When recording in 2D Number of 7 recordable pictures Approx 200 pictures Approx 200 pictures Recording time Approx 100 min Approx 100 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 32 MB e Using the supplied battery e Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to On Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery de
91. h playback refer to the operating instructions of the TV 130 Connecting to other equipment Playback using VIERA Link HDMI What is the VIERA Link HDMI HDAVI Control e VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync e This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable optional for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control specification Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices e This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver 5 VIERA Link Ver 5 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices As of December 2010 Preparations Set the VIERA Link to On P58 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable optional P128 B Turn the camera on and set to the Playback Mode B Operate with the remote control for the TV e Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Li
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93. he recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up e This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording At such times the sound may break up This is not a malfunction Motion pictures recorded with this model can not be played back on other equipment 3D Motion pictures or motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or MP4 may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats Also the recording information may not be displayed properly TV PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television Is the camera connected to the TV correctly Set the TV input to External Input Mode The display areas on the TV screen and the camera s LCD monitor are different Depending on the TV model the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV e Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable optional or with the HDMI mini cable optional and then play back the motion pictures on the camera P128 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV Check TV Aspect setting P57 VIERA Link does not work e Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable optional P128
94. here you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if above operations are not possible due to malfunction When transferring to another party or disposing of the memory card please refer to Notice for when transferring to another party or disposing of the memory card on P150 150 Others When not using the camera for a long period of time e Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH Always remove the battery and the card from the camera If the battery is left inserted in the camera it will discharge even if the camera is turned off If the battery continues to be left in the camera it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged e When storing the battery for a long period of time we recommend charging it once a year Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant silica gel when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet About the picture data e Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data About tripods or unipods e When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it e When the tripod or
95. ible at the top right of the LCD monitor even if image is displayed 64 Recording Applicable modes MON Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extended Optical zoom EZ Using the Intelligent Zoom Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle To make subjects appear even closer maximum of 7 8x do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio BR ema K amp N H To make subjects appear closer use Tele mn W T Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele O To make subjects appear further away use Wide ims Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide O 65 Recording E Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom EZ Maximum magnification 4x ner Picture foci nuna quality No deterioration No deterioration ap Picture Size with iq P89 is Conditions None selected Screen ii display VV E T EZ T fH is displayed Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Maximum Approximately 1 3 times the Optical Approximately 4 times the Optical magnification Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Zoom Extended Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom Picture p er The higher the magnification level the quality No noticeable deterioration greater the deterioraisn Conditions i Resolution P101 on the Rec menu Digital Zoom P101 on the
96. idness 2 Natural 2 The picture becomes softer NAT Vivid The picture becomes sharper 2 Su B W The picture becomes black and white VIVID ga Sepia The picture becomes sepia Cool The picture becomes bluish gy Warm The picture becomes reddish x1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set x2 This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode Note For 3D recording the setting is fixed to Standard 103 Recording AF Assist Lamp Applicable modes Q For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions LaF On ar Off Note The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is 1 5 m 4 92 feet When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp e g when taking pictures of animals in dark places set the AF Assist Lamp to Off In this case it will become more difficult to focus on the subject AF Assist Lamp is fixed to Off in Self Portrait Scenery Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Sunset Fireworks and Aerial Photo in Scene Mode For 3D recording the setting is fixed to On Red Eye Removal Ap
97. ils on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Set the flash to match the recording The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions A Auto make it necessary The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the 4A Auto Red Eye red eye phenomenon eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture and then activated again for the actual recording e Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions 4 Forced Flash The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording On conditions Forced On e Use this when your subject is back lit or under fluorescent Red Eye light If you take a picture with a dark background landscape this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so so Slow Sync that the dark background landscape will become bright Red Eye Simultaneously it reduces the red eye phenomenon e Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background The flash is not activated in any recording conditions I9 Forced Flash e Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of Off the flash is not permitted x The flash is activated twice The subject should not move until the second flash is activated Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject
98. in memory A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations After No Reset P56 in the Setup menu has been executed e When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted Such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera e When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder 138 Connecting to other equipment E Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the f icon in task tray displayed on the PC and then click Eject DMC XXxX XXX varies by model e Depending on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed e If the icon is not displayed check that Access is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware E Connection in the PTP Mode Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 and Mac OS X only Set USB Mode to PictBridge PTP Data can now be read only from the card into the PC Hee there are 1000 or more pictures on a card the pictures may not be imported in the PTP ode e Motion pictures 3D pictures cannot be played back in PTP Mode Uploading the images to sharing sites Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites Facebook YouTube using the upload tool LUMIX Image Uploader You do not need to transfer the images to the PC or install dedicated software onto the PC so you can easily upload the images even away from your home or
99. ing holding the power button the power button Note If you press the power button with the lens cover in the raised state a message will appear Please lower the lens cover If the power is off when the lens cover is in the lowered state press and hold down the power button to turn on the power 20 Preparation Setting Date Time Clock Set e The clock is not set when the camera is shipped ii Turn the camera on If the language select screen is not displayed proceed to step 4 B Touch Language Set 3B Select the language and then touch Set FB Touch Clock Set Touch the items you wish to set Year Month Day Hours Minutes and set using AY Time at the home area Ocwek ser Time at the travel destination MoOrcaemen e You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching A V syle Touch 5 to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time To set the display order and the time display CET E format EEEE Riki mR Set Touch Style to display the settings screen for setting display order time display format O Touch Set to set Touch Set in the confirmation screen If Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select Clock Set in the Rec or Setup menu P48 It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built
100. ings Following menus can be set Menu Item Rec Flash Selftimer Picture Size AF Mode Exposure 3D Adjustment Clock Set e For the setting method of the menu refer to P48 Settings may be different from other Rec Modes 27 Basic Recording 3D motion pictures 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit are in side by side 2 screen structure format The image quality is fixed at 1920x 1080 pixels Because the 3D motion pictures are in side by side format the image quality of the recorded 3D motion picture differs from that of high definition images The following functions are activated automatically Auto in Sensitivity Auto White Balance Continuous AF Stabilizer EN set the 3D 2D switch to 3D 2 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Available recording time Elapsed recording time e Release the motion picture button right after you press it The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures Be careful not to get too close to the subject Make sure that your fingers are not over either of the lenses Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again To achieve good a 3D effect we recommend that you record with the distance to the subject set as follows Outside this range left right distortion increases and may prevent the 3D effect being achieved at the edges of the imag
101. ion may fail to work making it impossible to detect faces AF Mode is switched to while motion pictures are taken When the face is not facing the camera When the face is at an angle When the face is extremely bright or dark When there is little contrast on the faces When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses etc When the face appears small on the screen When there is rapid movement When the subject is other than a human being When the camera is shaking When Digital Zoom is used If the camera is registering something other than someone s face change the settings to something other than 92 95 Recording LETAKA Coxe GI Applicable modes GQ For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 This mode allows you to take close up pictures of a subject e g when taking pictures of flowers You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm 0 17 feet from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide 1x You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3x while Macro maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position l Zoom 5 cm 0 17 feet e The image quality is poorer than during normal recording Zoom range will be displayed in blue Digital Zoom range AFM AF Macro More Off Note We recommend using a tripod and the self timer We recommend s
102. is not appropriate to view in 3D disparity is too large etc Slide Show The picture will be played back in 2D Filtering Play Confirmation screen is displayed Select whether or not to play back the picture in 3D A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching back and forth playback of 3D images and 2D images When you select a 3D image thumbnail it may take a few seconds for playback to start After playback the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear Depending on the 3D compatible television you are using it may take some time to switch to 3D mode and this may prevent you from viewing the initial part of the motion picture In this case you may find it useful to pause the playback e When viewing 3D images your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television screen e If your television does not switch to a 3D image make the necessary settings on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV e You can store 3D pictures and motion pictures on a PC For details refer to P133 32 Basic Selecting a 2D Recording Mode Fr Set the 3D 2D switch to 2D In Recording Mode touch 1 e When operating in Playback Mode touch a to switch to Recording Mode and then touch g 6 Touch the Recording Mode icon E List of Rec Modes Normal Picture Mode P34 The subjects are recorded using your own settings
103. istant objects with apparent 3D effect e The closer this setting is to Maximum the more subjects in the foreground will seem to extend towards the viewer e The closer this setting is to Minimum the easier it will be to view subjects in the foreground e Taking a test picture first to check the effects P30 is recommended Clock Set e Refer to P21 for details 106 Recording Using the Motion Picture Mode Menu BEACH Applicable modes 3 3 For details on Motion Picture Mode menu settings refer to P48 This sets up the data format of motion pictures AVCHD Select this format to record HD high definition video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC MP4 Note e When recording in Wide amp Zoom Dual Shooting the camera may make use of settings made for other Recording Modes e This setting is not available for 3D recording 107 Recording Rec Quality Applicable modes fy For details on Motion Picture Mode menu settings refer to P48 This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures When AVCHD is selected Item Picture size Bit rate fps Aspect ratio 60i FSH 1920x1080 pixels Approx 17 Mbps Sensor output is 30 fps 16 9 60p f SH 1280x720 pixels Approx 17 Mbps Sensor output is 30 fps Picture size fps Aspect
104. k time Approx 160 min Note e The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions For example in the following cases the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced In low temperature environments such as on ski slopes When using LCD Mode When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery the life of the battery may have expired Buy a new battery 14 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery e Check that this unit is turned off We recommend using a Panasonic card Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door e Always use genuine Panasonic batteries If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product Battery Being careful about the battery orientation insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it securely all the way until you hear a click while being careful about the direction in which you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright Do not touch the connection terminals of the card
105. lowering the image quality of the LCD monitor further during the recording Excluding the Digital Zoom range ON OFF e Auto Power Off is set to 5MIN in the Intelligent Auto Mode e Auto Power Off does not work in the following cases When connecting to a PC or a printer When recording or playing back motion pictures During a slide show Auto Demo The effect of the LCD Power Save is lower in the Digital Zoom range compared to the Optical Zoom range e The effect of the LCD Power Save will not affect the image being recorded Setting of LCD Mode has priority over the setting of LCD Power Save regarding the brightness of the LCD monitor Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture Auto Review IS 1 U1 sec I 2 sec IR 1 LOff OFF e Auto Review is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases In Handheld Night Shot and Flash Burst in Scene Mode When using Auto Bracket During the Burst Mode e In Intelligent Auto Mode or Photo Frame in Scene Mode the Auto Review function is fixed to 2 sec e Auto Review does not work when recording motion pictures 55 Basic No Reset Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001 The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001 lt A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assign
106. mat data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position The data on the built in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card We recommend storing important data on a PC etc Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation P59 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 17 Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time E About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching isr several times P61 Number of recordable pictures com pe e By Available recording time l e The number of recordable pictures and the E available recording time are an approximation These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects E Number of recordable pictures 99999 is displayed if there are more than 100 000 pictures remaining When recording in 3D EI 4 3 220 6m E 9 260 4260 8520 When recording in 2D Aspect ratio R8 Quality s 6260 12670 5M EZ 24 650 10620 21490 0 3M EZ 380 10050 162960
107. motion picture recording Al Basic Playing Back Pictures Normal Play In Recording Mode touch E The display switches to normal playback Note e This camera complies with the DCF standard Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association and with Exif Exchangeable Image File Format Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back e Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit Forward or rewind the image Drag P9 the screen horizontally Forward drag from right to left Rewind drag from left to right File number Picture number e Speed of picture forwarding rewinding changes depending on the playback status e You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the left or right sides of the screen after forwarding rewinding a picture Pictures are displayed reduced in size 42 Basic Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Touch E Slide bar e It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons m 1 screen E 12 screens 30 screens amp Calendar screen display Switch the screen by touching A V if these are displayed on the slide bar The screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up
108. n Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 You can take a picture with date and time of recording P W O Time Stamp the year month and day TIME L J With Time Stamp the year month day hour and minutes 23 LOff Note e Date information for pictures recorded with the Date Stamp set cannot be deleted When printing pictures with Date Stamp at a shop or with a printer the date will be printed on top of the other if you choose to print with the date If the time has not been set you cannot stamp with the date information The setting is fixed to Off in the following cases When recording in 3D In Panorama Assist and Flash Burst in Scene Mode Auto Bracket and Burst in Rec Mode menu When recording motion pictures Text Stamp Resize and Cropping cannot be set for pictures recorded with Date Stamp set Even if you take a picture with Date Stamp set to Off it is possible to stamp dates into the recorded pictures using Text Stamp P117 or setup the Date print P124 142 105 Recording 8D Adjustment Applicable modes Qi For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 The 3D adjust allows you control the 3D depth intensity Q Minimum Low Standard High Maximum Note For the recommended ranges for 3D recording refer to P27 3D photography may not capture d
109. n in Filtering Play e You cannot edit the Face Recognition information of protected pictures 126 Playback Editing You can copy data of pictures you have taken from the built in memory onto a card or from a card into the built in memory Fn Select E Copy on the Playback Mode menu P48 A Touch the copy destination CE All the picture data in the built in memory are copied onto the card at one time Bhan One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built in memory Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process Note e If a picture exists with the same name folder number file number as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when A is selected a new folder is created and the picture is copied If a picture exists with the same name folder number file number as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when l is selected that picture is not copied e It may take time to copy the picture data e Print Set Protect or Favorite settings will not be copied Perform the settings again after copying is finished Motion picture recorded in 3D motion pictures or AVCHD cannot be copied 127 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
110. n Recording Mode touch 1 B Touch scN 4 Touch the scene mode to set The page can be changed by touching K gt Touching and holding the scene mode icon will display a description It will be set when you release your finger ae It will not be set when you move your finger to the position YA where there is no icon and then release your finger Note Scene Modes can be changed by touching scn from the menu screen The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting Sensitivity Macro Mode i Exposure Min Shtr Speed i Resolution Color Mode When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier E Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective 70 Recording When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with Portrait It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up E Technique for Soft Skin Mode To make this mode more effective Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective Note If a part o
111. n the following cases In Sports Baby1 Baby2 Pet and Flash Burst in Scene Mode e The setting is fixed to Auto when 3D recording or motion picture recording 9 Recording White Balance Applicable modes For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 In sunlight under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source AWB Auto White Balance Automatic adjustment 3 Daylight When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky ee Cloudy When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky Q Shade When taking pictures outdoors in the shade O Incandescent When taking pictures under incandescent lights White Set Value set by using SET Note Under fluorescent lighting LED lighting fixture etc the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type so use AWB or SET The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off However the White Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to AWB when the Scene Mode is changed e White Balance is fixed to AWB in following conditions When recording in 3D Scenery Night Portrait Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Food Party C
112. n the jitter alert rom appears use Stabilizer P105 a tripod or the Self timer P88 e Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen We recommend using a tripod Slow sync Red Eye Reduction In Panorama Assist Night Portrait Night Scenery Party Candle Light Starry Sky Fireworks High Dynamic in Scene Mode When the shutter speed is slowed in Min Shtr Speed 23 Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway Basic When the subject is focused When the subject is not Focus focused Focus indication On Blinks AF area White Green White Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark About focus range The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position e g Focus range during the Normal Picture Mode CIES 1 m 3 28 feet ee 50 cm 1 64 feet co 24 Basic E When the subject is not in focus such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take 1 Aim the AF area at the subject and then
113. nals to come into contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc e This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery Charger If you use the battery charger near a radio the radio reception may be disturbed Keep the charger 1 m 3 28 feet or more away from radios The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used This is not a malfunction After use be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean 148 Others About 3D About 3D recording When recording in 3D do not record subjects which are closer than the minimum recording distance e The 3D effects may be more pronounced and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort For 3D recording the minimum recording distance is Approx 90 cm 2 96 feet Wide Approx 3 4 m 11 2 feet Tele When recording in 3D be careful not to shake the unit The large amplitude shake that occurs when riding in a vehicle or walking may cause the viewer tiredness and discomfort When moving the unit as you record move it slowly We recommend using a tripod About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D images Doing may have an adverse affect on such me
114. nd PIUATING Thincecsscesseaseccedacctsctedesetosccessens 141 e Selecting multiple pictures and printing them sssr 141 Print SCUINGS s scvccisecccessenetecceccrsnsans 142 Others Screen Display ccccccccsccseccscevesetevseeceeesset 144 Cautions for Use eee cece eeee eee 146 Message Display c cee eeeeee 152 Troubleshooting cscesesessesseesseeee 154 Before Use Main features of the camera This unit has two lenses built in so that you can enjoy making a variety of different recordings You can switch between the following functions using the 3D 2D switch When the 3D 2D switch is set to 3D e You can easily record 3D pictures and 3D motion pictures P26 28 e When you connect this unit to a television that supports 3D you can view the 3D images you have recorded using the unit P30 On the unit 3D images are played back in 2D When the 3D 2D switch is set to 2D e You can record conventional 2D pictures and 2D motion pictures P34 38 In Wide amp Zoom Dual Shooting you can simultaneously record images with differing angles of view P68 e The camera records a picture with the right lens during recording of a motion picture with the left lens P41 Before Use Care of the camera Remove the lens cover seal before use Do not subject to strong vibration shock or pressure The lens LCD monitor or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions It m
115. nd of lens moving e There is a rattling sound etc when the power is turned on or off or when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode Sound of the aperture e When you hear a clicking or snapping sound from the lens while taking pictures The sound of the aperture adjusting to changes in light levels When this occurs the image on the LCD monitor may appear to change dramatically However the picture is not affected An unreadable language was selected by mistake Touch p en select the Setup menu icon Then select X to set the desired language P59 A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway In dark places the AF Assist Lamp lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on ls AF Assist Lamp on the Rec Mode menu set to On P104 e The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places The camera becomes warm The surface of the camera may become warm during use This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera The lens clicks e When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change However the picture is not affected The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture This is not a malfunction The clock is reset If you do not use the camera for a long time the clock may be reset Please set the clock
116. net avc sdcard information SDXC html A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting but do not format If the Access displayed on the LCD monitor does not disappear disconnect the USB connection cable after turning off the power There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook Confirm that the login information login ID user name mail address password is correct Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet Confirm that resident software such as virus protection software or firewall is not blocking access to YouTube or Facebook Confirm with YouTube or Facebook as well The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge Set to PictBridge PTP in USB Mode P57 140 The ends of the pictures are cut at printing When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing function cancel this function before printing For details refer to the operating instructions for the printer When you order photo studios to print pictures ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends 160 Others When shaking the camera there is a rattling sound In the following cases there is no problem with the camera so do not worry There is a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while the power is off or during Playback Mode Sou
117. nk SUB MENU OK RETURN x The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region Operate following the TV guide displayed on screen 131 Connecting to other equipment Note To play back the audio of the motion pictures set the Sound in the Slide Show setting screen to AUTO or AUDIO Operation icons are hidden if no operation is performed for a while when the operation icons are displayed Operation icons are displayed when one of the following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed A V lt gt OK SUB MENU Red button Green button Yellow button e It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV e Operation on this unit will be limited E Other linked operations Turning the power off If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power the power on this unit also turns off Automatic input switching e If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit s screen If the TV s power is in standby status it will turn on automatically if Set has been selected for the TV s Power on link setting Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the inpu
118. o a printer supporting PictBridge you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera s LCD monitor Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera For details refer to the operating instructions of your printer Preparations Turn on the camera and the printer Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built in memory Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures USB connection cable supplied e Check the directions of the connectors and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction Align the marks and insert Use a battery with sufficient battery power If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected the alarm beeps If this happens during printing stop printing at once If not printing disconnect the USB connection cable Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable supplied E Touch PictBridge PTP Note Do not disconnect the USB cable while Cable disconnect prohibit icon is displayed may not be displayed depending on the type of printer used Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction Before inserting or
119. ode menu P48 Touch Gz iSingle or Multi B Select an image to add text to X is displayed for pictures with titles already registered Single setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image 2 Touch Set Multi setting 1 Touch a picture repeat CARIA n Selection will be canceled by touching the same picture again Rare z 2 Touch OK gt OK Enter the text P84 Exit the menu after it is set Note To delete the title erase all the text in the text input screen e You can print out texts comments using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied e You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with Multi e You cannot use Title Edit for the following types of pictures 3D images Motion pictures Pictures recorded with other equipment 116 Playback Editing Text Stamp You can stamp the recording date time name location travel date or title onto the recorded pictures FR Select Cay Text Stamp on the Playback Mode menu P48 PA Touch GI iSingle or GI Multi Select an image you wish to stamp with text 4 is displayed on pictures already with date or text stamped Single setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally and select an image 2 Touch Set Multi setting 1 Touch a picture repeat Selection will be canceled by touching the same picture again 2 Touch OK E t
120. oducts in contact with the camera for a long period of time 146 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth When the camera is soiled badly it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth and then with a dry cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol kitchen detergents etc to clean the camera since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off When using a chemical cloth be sure to follow the accompanying instructions About the LCD monitor Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction If the camera is cold when you turn it on the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first However the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen However there may be some dark or bright spots red blue or green on the screen This is not a malfunction The LCD monitor screen has more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built in memory or a card About the Lens Do not press against the lens with excessive force Do not le
121. of motion picture recording When 8 Rec Area P54 is set to On angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures 29 Basic Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion pictures When you playback recorded 3D images on the LCD monitor of this unit they will play back in 2D i e as conventional images For how to play back on this unit please refer to P42 and P44 When you connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back you can enjoy spectacular 3D pictures and motion pictures Insert your SD card into a 3D compatible television equipped with an SD card slot and you will be able to play back recorded 3D pictures and motion pictures For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D images recorded with this unit please refer to the below support site http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Fr Set the 3D 2D switch of this unit to 3D e If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange while viewing the recorded 3D images switch to 2D The 3D images will play back in 2D Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable and display the playback screen P128 HDMI IN HDMI mini cable optional Align the marks and insert HDMI socket 3D compatible television e When VIERA Link P58 is set to On
122. on P33 UIC Memory Ae f 21 Playback Mode selection P111 A ae ae displayed only during 22 Zooming with touch operation P67 recoraing 23 LCD Mode P53 39 Number of Recordable Pictures P18 LCD power save P55 Available recording time 24 Touch shutter P62 P38 R8m30s 144 Others E In playback 6 7 8 9 1011 et 9g z 13 Ca 14 THA x M O is I7 m 19 148 1 Playback Mode P111 26 Folder File number P138 2 Recording Mode when recording Built in memory P16 motion pictures P107 Cable disconnection warning icon Recording quality P108 P140 3 Protected picture P125 x h is an abbreviation for hour m for 4 Favorites P122 minute and s for second 5 Date Text stamped display P105 117 6 Color Mode P103 7 Playback Motion Picture P44 8 a1 Number of prints P123 9 Picture size P89 21 Quality P90 Elapsed playback time P44 8m30s Battery indication P12 Picture number Total pictures Power LCD P53 LCD power save P55 Histogram P54 Recording Mode selection P33 Playback Mode selection P111 Delete P46 Multi Playback P43 Location P52 Recording information P61 Name P75 82 Age P75 Title P116 Number of days that have passed since the departure date P52 Recorded date and time s World Time P51 Display P61 Menu P48 Shortcut setting area P50 Motion picture recording time P44 8m30s 145 Othe
123. on cable is connected to the camera only In this case connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer P137 140 This battery cannot be used e Use a genuine Panasonic battery If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center e If the battery terminal is dirty clean it and remove any objects 153 Others Troubleshooting First try out the following procedures P154 162 If the problem is not resolved it may be improved by selecting Reset P56 on the Setup menu when taking pictures Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on e The battery is exhausted Charge the battery If you leave the camera on the battery will be exhausted Turn the camera off frequently by using the Economy etc P55 This unit is turned off automatically e If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable optional and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV the power on this unit also turns off If you are not using VIERA Link set VIERA Link to Off P58 Card battery door does not close Insert the battery securely all the way in P15 Recording The picture cannot be recorded e Is the lens cover closed Please lower the lens cover e Is
124. or software is compatible with Exif Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc to be added It was established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment e The display is not rotated during Multi Playback 3D images cannot be rotated Version Disp It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera 58 Basic Format The built in memory or card is formatted Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting e Use a battery with sufficient battery power when formatting Do not turn the camera off during formatting If a card has been inserted only the card is formatted To format the built in memory remove the card If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment format it on the camera again e It may take longer to format the built in memory than the card If the card cannot be formatted please try another card before contacting your nearest Service Center For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 or http www panasonic com contactinfo send e mail to lumixconcierge ca panasonic com Adjust the po
125. ouch set 117 Playback Editing B Select the item to stamp Item Setting item OFF Shooting Date W O TIME Stamp the year month and date WITH TIME Stamp the year month day hour and minutes OFF 5 Stamps names registered in name settings for Name Face Recog Q R Stamps names registered in name settings for Baby1 Baby2 or Pet in Scene Mode OFF Location ON Stamps the travel destination name set under Location OFF Travel Date ON Stamps the travel date set under Travel Date g OFF Title a ai ta ON Title input in the Title Edit will be stamped Touch 5 Touch OK Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note e When you print pictures stamped with text the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer e You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in Multi e The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out Depending on the printer being used some characters may be cut at printing Check before printing e When text is stamped onto the images smaller than 0 3 M it is difficult to read it Text and dates cannot be stamped on the pictures in the following cases 3D images Motion pictures Pictures recorded without setting the clock and title Pictures
126. out the icons displayed on the touch panel refer to Screen Display on P144 Before Use E About the Stylus pen It is easier to use the stylus pen supplied for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers Do not place it where small children can reach Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor 10 Preparation Charging the Battery 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 adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used e Use the dedicated charger and battery Charging e The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use e Charge the battery with the charger indoors Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery plug in type Connect the charger to the elec
127. played in orange because the recorded picture and the Histogram do not match each other The Histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode e The Histogram of a picture may not match in the Recording Mode and the Playback Mode The Histogram displayed in this camera does not match Histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc e Histograms are not displayed in the following cases Intelligent Auto Mode Multi Playback When recording motion pictures Playback Zoom Photo Frame in Scene Mode When HDMI mini cable is connected Calendar Dual Play Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked Rec Area rc Ma On qy Off Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation e Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size setting e It will be fixed to Off during the Intelligent Auto Mode 54 Basic You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus Also the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor er Auto Power Off The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting Economy Qf 2MIN J QF 5MIN OF 1 10MIN OF OFf SMIN 10MIN OFF amp LCD Power Save Brightness of the LCD monitor is lowered The battery life will be conserved by
128. plicable modes a For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 When Red Eye Reduction 9 s9 is selected Digital Red Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used The camera automatically detects red eye and corrects the picture SH COn S 1 Ott Note Only available when AF Mode is set to 8 and Face Detection is active e Under certain circumstances red eye cannot be corrected This setting is not available for 3D recording 104 Recording Stabilizer Applicable modes Q For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Using this mode jitter during picture taking is detected and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter enabling jitter free images to be taken LURNI COn LOFI Note e The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button When there is a lot of jitter When the zoom magnification is high In Digital Zoom range When taking pictures while following a moving subject When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places The setting is fixed to On in the following cases When recording in 3D In Self Portrait and Handheld Night Shot in Scene Mode When recording motion pictures The setting is fixed to Off in Starry Sky in Scene Mode Date Stamp Applicable modes For details o
129. ratio 60i Sensor output is In 3D recording the images are recorded in side by side format and the image quality is fixed as follows 1920x1080 pixels 30 fps 16 9 When MP4 is selected Item Picture size Bit rate fps Aspect ratio FHD 1920x1080 pixels Approx 20 Mbps HD 1280x720 pixels Approx 10 Mbps 20 Ea VGA 640x480 pixels Approx 4 Mbps 4 3 108 Recording Note e What is bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time and the quality becomes higher when the number gets bigger This unit is using the VBR recording method VBR is an abbreviation of Variable Bit Rate and the bit rate volume of data for definite period of time is changed automatically depending on the subject to record Therefore the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded e When recording in Wide amp Zoom Dual Shooting the camera may make use of settings made for other Recording Modes To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu ray Disc Players DMP BD30 DMP BD31 DMP BD50 it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu ray Disc Player You can download the latest firmware version from the following website http panasonic net support 109 Recording Continuous AF Applicable modes Q For details on Motion Picture Mode menu settings refer to P48 It will continually
130. reen Note The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date the first picture recorded on that day is displayed e You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099 If the date is not set in the camera the recording date is set as January 1st 2011 If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in World Time the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback 114 Playback Editing Using the Playback Mode Menu You can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorded pictures as well as set up the protection of recorded images etc e With Text Stamp Resize or Cropping a new edited picture is created A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture Upload Set It is possible to setup the images to be uploaded to the image sharing sites Facebook YouTube on this unit e You can only upload motion pictures to YouTube while you may upload both motion pictures and still pictures to Facebook e This cannot be done to the images in the built in memory Copy the images to a card P127 and then perform the Upload Set
131. reen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note e The picture quality of the cropped picture will deteriorate It may not be possible to crop pictures recorded with other equipment e You cannot use Cropping for the following types of pictures 3D images Motion pictures Pictures with date or text stamped Information regarding the Face Recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images having undergone Cropping 121 Playback Editing You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites e Play back only the pictures set as favorites Favorite in Filtering Play e Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show e Delete all the pictures not set as favorites All Delete Excepty Fn Select x Favorite on the Playback Mode menu P48 B Touch 3 Single or 47 Multi il Select the picture Single setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set Setting is canceled by touching Cancel e Exit the menu after it is set Multi setting Touch the pictures you wish to set as favorites Setting is canceled by touching the same picture again Exit the menu after it is set E Canceling all the Favorite settings 1 Select Favorite on the Playback Mode menu 2 Touch Cancel e Confirmation screen is
132. removing a card turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable Motion pictures cannot be printed out 140 Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Print Multi Print Single Select A Touch Print start rae Printwith Date e Refer to P142 for the items which can be set before N starting to print the pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing E o Selecting multiple pictures and printing them d Touch Multi Print A Touch the item Item Description of settings Multiple pictures are printed at one time Multi Select Select the picture you wish to print Touch the same picture again to cancel the selection e After the pictures have been selected touch OK Select All Prints all the stored pictures Print Set DPOF Prints the pictures set in Print Set only P123 Favorite Prints the pictures set as favorites only P122 B Touch Print start If the print check screen has appeared select Yes and print the pictures e Refer to P142 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing 141 Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the Selecting a single picture
133. restore them Therefore check well before formatting With a Calendar Search pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken e Is the clock in the camera set properly P21 e When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched they may be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air This is not a malfunction A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black e When Digital Red Eye Correction 4 49 s9 is in operation if you take a picture of a subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red Eye Correction function It is recommend to take the picture with Flash Mode set to 4A vi or or Red Eye Removal on the Rec Mode menu set to Off P104 158 Others Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen ls it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment In such cases these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality The sound of t
134. rs Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e If you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery Then reinsert the battery and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Always use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords or the cables Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals e If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off Do not keep rubber or plastic pr
135. rting PictBridge deS PictBridge PTP Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge i PC Set after or before connecting to a PC Output Set to match the type of TV TV Aspect E When connecting to a 16 9 screen TV E When connecting to a 4 3 screen TV e This will work when the AV cable optional is connected 57 Basic VIERA Link Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable optional weit On Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled Not all operations are possible The operations you can perform on the camera are limited vith Loft Operations will be on the camera only e This will work when the e Refer to P131 for details HDMI mini cable optional is connected Rotate Disp This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically EP On It will rotate and display vertically LA External Only It will display vertically only when playing back connected to a TV OFF Ea LOff e Refer to P42 for information about how to play back pictures e When you play back pictures on a PC they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS
136. s e The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction e Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places Night Scenery This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape Note We recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds e The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction e Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places Handheld Night Shot This mode allows you to record multiple pictures of night scenes at high speed which are all combined to make a single picture It will reduce the jitter and noise from the picture even when recording with the camera in your hand Note Do not move the camera while recording pictures continuously Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places or take pictures of moving subjects Recording This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real life brightness E Technique for Party Mode Use the flash You can set to or S
137. s taken with i Exposure set to valid Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions iQ in the screen turns to yellow when i Exposure is in effect e This setting is not available for 3D recording Min Shtr Speed Applicable modes G3 For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting Min Shtr Speed slower Also you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject L r Auto SE 1 01 1251 Se C1601 555 01 30 Se C115 P E 1 8 S51 01 41 1 95 1 01 20 1 0D Minimum shutter speed setting 1 125 1 Brightness Darker Brighter Jitter Less More Note e This should usually be set to Auto to take pictures When you select a minimum shutter speed other than Auto MN appears on the screen e When Auto is selected shutter speed may be set up to 1 second when there is not much jitter to adjust with the Stabilizer or when Stabilizer is set to Off e Setting Min Shtr Speed to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter so we recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures e Setting Min Shtr Speed to faster speed might make the picture darker so we recommend recording the picture in a well lit area If correct exposure cannot be achieved MN will flash in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway For 3D recording the setting is fixed to Au
138. sition of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond 1 Touch Start 2 Touch the orange mark Calibration displayed on the screen in order with the stylus pen supplied 5 places A message is displayed once the position is set 3 Touch End to finish Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched Touch the mark again The disparity image shift during 3D recording is corrected automatically by the camera 1 Touch OK OK is displayed only when the bar displayed on the left of the screen exceeds q 2 Touch End to finish Auto 3D Adjustment During the adjustment fix the camera so that it does not move e Make these adjustments if the unit has been dropped or otherwise subjected to a sharp impact or if you feel strange or uncomfortable when viewing the recorded 3D images Selecting subjects that are bright with minimal movement and featuring many different shapes makes adjustment easier Language Set the language displayed on the screen If you set a different language by mistake select Qi from the menu icons to set the desired language 59 Basic Demo Mode Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected Stabilizer Demo The camera s features are displayed as slide shows Auto Demo Stabilizer Demo
139. ster names 1 Select SET Name 2 Enter the name e For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text section on P84 It is possible to register the birthday 1 Select SET Age 2 Set the Year Month Day by touching A V for each item and touch Set Focus Icon Change the displayed focus icon when the subject is focused Add Images To add additional face images Add Images 1 Touch Add 2 Perform step 4 in Face Settings To delete one of the face images Delete Touch the face image to delete lf there is only one image registered it cannot be deleted e Exit the menu after it is set 82 Recording Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person You can also delete the information of the registered person AON Select Face Recog from the Rec Mode menu P48 Touch Memory Touch the face image to edit or delete Set the item Item Description of settings Info Edit Changing the information of an already registered person Perform step 5 in Face Settings The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher priority faces Priority 1 Touch the position you wish to change in the order of registration 2 Touch Set Delete Deleting information of a registered person Exit the menu after it is se
140. t 83 Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies and pets names and the names of travel destinations when recording Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered You can use the stylus pen supplied if it is hard to operate with your fingers Display the entry screen e You can display the entry screen via the following operations Name of Baby1 Baby2 or Pet in Scene Mode Name in Face Recog Location in Travel Date Title Edit Enter characters Touch 4 to switch text between A capitals a alt aS 2 small case 1 numbers and amp special UV waxy te characters Set Touching lt gt will move the position of the text input cursor left and right e Touch e to enter a blank or Delete to delete an entered character The following characters and numbers can be entered A maximum of 30 characters can be entered Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in Face Recog A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for T J and Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in Face Recog EJ Touch tsen Note Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen e It is displayed in order of title location Name Baby1 Baby2 Pet Name Face Recog a a v Be 84 Recording Using the Rec Mode Menu Applicable modes wa For deta
141. t be copied Copy could not be completed e The following pictures cannot be copied When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination Only when copying from a card to the built in memory Files not based on the DCF standard Moreover pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied Built In Memory Error Format built in memory e This message will be displayed when you format the built in memory on a PC Format the built in memory on the camera again P59 The data on the built in memory will be deleted Memory card error This card cannot be used in this camera Format this card e It is a format that cannot be used with this unit Insert a different card Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc P59 Data will be deleted Please turn camera off and then on again System Error e This message appears when the camera is not operating properly Turn the camera off and on If the message persists contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center 152 Others Memory card parameter error This memory card cannot be used Use a card compatible with this unit P16 SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB Insert SD card again Try another card An error has occurred accessing the card Insert the card again
142. t channel For details on how to switch input please read the operating instructions for the TV If VIERA Link does not work properly refer to page 159 Note If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link read the operating instructions for the TV Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support the TV Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet 132 Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format JPEG MPO AVCHD MP4 or 3D motion pictures Here are a few suggestions Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder File formats that can be used JPEG AVCHD It is possible to copy onto Blu ray disc DVD disc or hard disk by inserting an SD card with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic Blu ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder Check the following support site for the latest information on equipment that can dub
143. t of recording when registering the face images Face front with eyes open and mouth closed making sure the Good example for outline of the face the eyes or the eyebrows are not covered registering with the hair when registering e Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when registering Flash will not flash during registration 4a E When it is not recognising during recording e Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors or with different expressions or angles P83 Additionally register at the location of recording e When a person who is registered is not recognized correct by re registering e Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize faces correctly even for registered faces depending on the facial expression and environment Fr Select Face Recog on the Rec Mode menu P48 B Touch 2 Memory E Touch New New will not display if there are 6 people already registered Delete a person already registered to register a new person 4 Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide The faces of subjects other than people pets etc cannot be registered e An information for taking face images is displayed when is touched Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected 81 B Set the item Recording e You can register up to 3 face images Item Description of settings It is possible to regi
144. there any memory remaining on the built in memory or the card Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory P46 e You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power ON when using a large capacity card The recorded picture is whitish The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e g fingerprints on the lens Ifthe lens is dirty lightly wipe the surface with a soft dry cloth After wiping the lens perform Auto 3D Adjustment P59 The recorded picture is too bright or dark Check that the exposure is correctly compensated P98 Setting the Min Shtr Speed to faster speed might make the picture darker Set the Min Shtr Speed P100 to slower speed Multiple pictures are taken at one time Set Auto Bracket P99 or Burst P102 of the Rec Mode menu to Off e Has Flash Burst P77 in Scene Mode been set 154 Others The subject is not focused properly The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject e The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera P24 There is camera shake jitter or the subject is moving slightly P23 The recorded picture is blurred The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures P23
145. to 100 Recording i Resolution Applicable modes Q For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology LLR 1 On i Resolution is activated IR fi Zoom i Resolution is activated and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1 3x without noticeable deterioration in the picture LLR 1 Off Note e Refer to P65 for information about the Intelligent Zoom For 3D recording the setting is fixed to On Digital Zoom Applicable modes Qi StN For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom or i Zoom 311 LOn 1 EF Oft Note e Refer to P65 for details e The setting is fixed to On in Macro Zoom Mode 101 Recording Applicable modes fy For details on Rec Mode menu settings refer to P48 Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed Burst speed Maximum pictures Features recordable pictures second pictures 2i 2 The focus exposure and White Balance are a Fi adjusted for each recording in the burst 100 5 The focus exposure and White Balance are fixed to Sy 8 Au 12 the first picture L Off Note When Li
146. trical outlet e The CHARGE indicator lights up and charging begins inlet type 11 Preparation E About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator turns on The CHARGE indicator is turned on during charging The CHARGE indicator turns off The CHARGE indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed When the CHARGE indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth E Charging time Charging time Approx 130 min e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal E Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor mmm m Fo The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery Note Do not leave any metal items such as clips near the contact areas of the power plu
147. ttings Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Description of the icon is displayed by touching and holding the icon for menu item setting in steps 3 and 4 It will be set when you release your finger It will not be set when you move your finger to the position where there is no icon and then release your finger E Close the menu Touch 5 several times or press the shutter button halfway Note There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications 49 Basic Call up commonly used menus with ease Shortcut setting You can have the LCD monitor display desired menu items Up to 2 frequently used menu items can be registered per Rec Playback Mode e Read P85 for the Rec Mode menu P107 for the Motion Picture Mode menu and P115 for the Playback Mode menu Fr Touch M on the menu item selection screen Drag the menu item to register to the shortcut setting area Shortcut setting area Menu item The registered menu item is displayed Exit the menu after it is set E Replacing or removing items In Step 2 drag the menu item you want to register to an item already registered The items will be replaced e In Step 2 drag registered items out of the shortcut setting area Registration is canceled leaving an empty item
148. unipod is attached the card battery door does not open Remove the tripod or unipod before removing the card and battery Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it Also the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod e Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully 151 Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases The major messages are described below as examples This picture is protected Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting P125 Some pictures cannot be deleted This picture cannot be deleted e Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted If you want to delete some pictures format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P59 Cannot be set on this picture e Title Edit Text Stamp or Print Set cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard Not enough space on built in memory Not enough memory on the card e There is no space left on the built in memory or the card e When you copy pictures from the built in memory to the card batch copy the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full Some pictures canno
149. ure Rec Mode Rec Quality Setup Clock Set World Time Beep Language Stabilizer Demo e For the setting method of the menu refer to P48 x Settings may be different from other Rec Modes e Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode Color setting of Happy is available in Color Mode It is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness When Motion Deblur is set to On 8 is displayed on the recording screen The camera automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce blur on the subject In such a case the number of pixels may be reduced When iHandheld Nite Shot is set to On and PA is detected while taking handheld night shots pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise without using a tripod If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand PA will not be detected E About the flash e When i A is selected i A 4 i or i S is set depending on the type of subject and brightness When iE or is is set Digital Red Eye Correction is enabled Shutter speed will be slower during j s or igs 36 Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon
150. work if there is a PC that is connected to the network e Itis only compatible with a PC with Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 e For details refer to the operating instructions of LUMIX Image Uploader PDF Preparations Setup the images to upload with Upload Set P115 Connect the PC to the Internet Create an account at the image sharing site to be used and prepare the login information 1 Startup the LUMIXUP EXE by double clicking it P138 An upload tool LUMIX Image Uploader may startup automatically if the PHOTOfunSTUDIO software on the CD ROM supplied is installed 2 Select the destination to upload Operate following the instructions displayed on the PC screen Note Operation cannot be guaranteed for future specification changes of the YouTube and Facebook services Service contents or screen may be modified without notice This service is as of October 1st 2011 Do not upload any images protected by copyright unless you own the copyright yourself or have permission from the relevant copyright holder Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user such as a title the time and date when the images was taken and the location where the image was taken if the camera includes a GPS function Check this information before uploading images to WEB services 139 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera t
151. y connecting the camera to a TV Fn Touch the group to playback In Category Selection touch the category you wish to play back For details on categories refer to P113 A Touch istart 111 Playback Editing Operations performed during slide show 1 Display control panel by touching screen If no operation is done for 2 seconds it will return to original status 2 Operate control panel by touching Cz Play Pause a Exit slide show x Back to previous picture Ahead to next picture while pausing playing back gt gt while pausing playing back motion pictures motion pictures Increase volume level Reduce volume level Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes E Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting aqarsastew Effect or Setup on the slide show menu screen Sten Effect Effect Men This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when sewe switching from one picture to the next NATURAL SLOW SWING URBAN OFF AUTO When URBAN has been selected the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect 2 AUTO can be used only when Category Selection has been selected The pictures are played back with the recommended effects in each category During the Motion Pic Only slide show

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