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Operating Instructions for advanced features

1. ccceeeeeeeeees 178 LCD Monitor Display iiciscsiscrorrsdicoradcantan 179 Cautions for Use snisnnttncsxnteinssvewomusnncends 182 Message DISDIOY sicicadisnimtisnctensaatnaainaacies 189 Troubleshooting seniiinsctcsvencnavscdunssaeinnnsian 191 Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration shock or pressure e The lens LCD monitor or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded Drop or hit the camera Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor This camera is not dust drip water proof Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust water 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 just cause malfunctions but it may become unrepairable Places with a lot of sand or dust Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus it may cause a malfunction or damage E About Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up e Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains fungus and camera malfunction If condensation occurs turn
2. e Is the card inserted e ls there a picture on the card e ls 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 e Has PLAYBACK MODE been set for playback Change to NORMAL PLAY P146 The folder number and the file number are displayed as and the screen turns black e ls 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 e 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 P68 Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them Therefore check well before formatting Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar Playback e Is the clock in the camera set properly P61 e Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to the recorded date during the Calendar Playback White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture e 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 ai
3. 21m40s 1h27m 5h54m 11h56m 4h12m 16h59m 34h21m e The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card e The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects e Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds Also motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen ae Preparation Setting Date Time Clock Set Clock can be set with touch operation only at the time of purchase To change the clock settings refer to CLOCK SET in the SETUP menu P61 e The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on e The status indicator lights when you turn this unit on e If ee select screen is not displayed proceed to step 4 B Touch LANGUAGE SET 3 Select the language Touch CLOCK SET Touch the items you wish to set Year Month Day Hours Minutes and set using A V e You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching A V X e Touch CANCEL to cancel the date and time settings CANCELE SELECT Se SET without setting a date and time To set the display order and the time display format e Touch STYLE to display the settings screen for setting LES SES et ae display order time display fo
4. 8 Recording MF ASSIST E Displaying the MF Assist e This is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen In MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode you cannot display by touching the screen e It can also be displayed by pressing lt 4 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button and then pressing MENU SET E Changing the display of the MF Assist You can switch the magnification factor between approx 4 times 5 times and 10 times In the case of 4 times magnification the central region is magnified In the case of 5 and 10 times magnification the whole screen is magnified e You can change the magnification by touching IAMAJ or rotating the control dial E Moving the enlarged area e The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen P10 or pressing the cursor button e The following will return the MF assistance to the original position When the FOCUS MODE is set to other than MF Changing ASPECT RATIO or PICTURE SIZE Turning the camera off When 7 3 is pressed in the setup screen for the enlarged area E Closing the MF Assist e It will close when the shutter button is pressed halfway e It will also close by touching the EXIT on the screen or pressing MENU SET e When displayed by rotating the focus ring it is closed approximately 10 seconds after the operation is stopped Note e When usin
5. 120 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 ii Display the entry screen e You can display the entry screen via the following operations NAME of BABY 1 BABY2 or PET in Scene Mode P108 NAME in FACE RECOG P118 LOCATION in TRAVEL DATE P63 TITLE EDIT P147 Press A V lt 4 gt to select text and then press MENU SET to register e The following operations can be performed by selecting the a a oe Asai M ENU SET CANCEL SELECTeSe INPUT Text between A capitals a small case 1 numbers and amp Special characters DELETE Delete a character lt 4 Move the entry position cursor to the left gt Move the entry position cursor to the right The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the control dial To enter the same character again rotate the control dial to move the cursor A maximum of 30 characters can be entered Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in FACE RECOG Press A V lt gt to move the cursor to SET and then press MENU SET to end text input Note e Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen e NAME of BABY 1 BABY2 or PET can also be entered by touch operation 121 Recording Using the REC Mode M
6. Note e The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the Calendar screen is first displayed e 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 e If the date is not set in the camera the recording date is set as the 1st January 2011 e 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 49 Basic Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part to enlarge firmly 1x gt 2x gt 4x 8x 16x e You can also enlarge reduce the picture by rotating the control dial e When you change the magnification the zoom position indication a appears for about 1 second e The more a picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates e You can move the enlarged part by dragging P10 the screen e Picture will return to the original size 1X by touching R e When you touch A the magnification becomes lower e Screen will switch as follows With information Detailed information display 1 P181 Histogram display 1 P181 Without information Highlight display Without information x1 Itis not displayed during the Playback Zoom while playing back a motion picture or during slide show x2 This is di
7. Number of recordable pictures Approx 320 pictures Recording time Approx 160 min When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Number of recordable pictures Approx 330 pictures Recording time Approx 165 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association e Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on e Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 2 GB e Using the supplied battery e Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used e Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording e Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases e Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to W When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 or H PS14042 is used e Moving the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used 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 upo
8. 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 P 148 E Birthday Name setting 1 Press A F to select AGE or NAME and then press MENU SET 2 Press A V to select SET and then press MENU SET 3 Enter the birthday or name Birthday lt gt Select the items year month day CANCEL SELECT Se_ SET A V Setting MENU SET Set Name For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text on P121 e When the birthday or name is set AGE or NAME is automatically set to ON e If ON is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered the setting screen appears automatically 4 Press A F to select EXIT and then press MENU SET to finish e It can also be set with touch operation E To cancel AGE and NAME Select the OFF setting in step 2 Note e The age and name can 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 106 Recording Select this 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 BABY 1 BABY 2 on P108 Select this when you want to take pic
9. Panasonic Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera v n DMIC GF3 LUMIx Le m S e G M c 1 FOURTHIRDS ae Before use please read these instructions completely VQT3Q99 1 Contents Before Use Care of the camera cccccceeeeseeeeeceeees 5 Standard Accessories ccceeceseeeeeeeeees 6 Names and Functions of Components 7 About the LenS scece seca sceccdicdessecnnezesvacenerseons 12 Preparation Changing the Lens cccccseeseeeeseees 13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 16 Charging the Battery cceeeeeeeees 17 Charging sanuincrnnssanetonananigusmnantacaanadeness 17 e Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures 19 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Bailey serne ionn inian 22 About the Card aennnennnnnnnnennnnnennnrnnn 23 e About cards that can be used with SA eea E 23 e Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time 25 Setting Date Time Clock Set 26 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode 28 Tips for taking good pictures 30 Taking a Still picture ccccccsseeeeeees 31 e How to set focus when taking a still picture AFS AFC cccccesseeeees 31 e Taking a Still picture 008 33 e Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter TUNCU ON ices sisciarnnsdastenaiswiaaa
10. Recording Motion Picture This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG Audio will be recorded in monaural The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded Refer to page 12 for details How to set focus when recording a motion picture Continuous AF Focusing varies depending on the settings of the FOCUS MODE and the CONTINUOUS AF in the MOTION PICTURE Mode menu You can have the camera focus ON continuously e Press the shutter button halfway when it is difficult to focus on the subject AFS AFC The focus position is fixed when beginning to record a motion picture OFF e It is possible to set the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway or touching the subject MF You can focus manually e Depending on the recording conditions or lens used operational sound may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture It is recommended to record with CONTINUOUS AF in the MOTION PICTURE Mode menu set to OFF if the sound of operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens noise e When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures it may take time to come into focus 44 Basic Recording Motion Picture Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible e Screen here
11. e The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down e You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens Refer to the catalogue website etc for compatible lenses e You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation 30 Basic Recording Mode WM RAS WG Taking a Still picture How to set focus when taking a still picture AFS AFC 1 Select FOCUS MODE from the REC Mode REC menu P57 ES giso ISO LIMIT SET oFF 2 Press MENU SET to select the item e Normally use the AFS FACE RECOG Qar QUICK AF AFS is an abbreviation of Auto Focus Single Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway Focus will be fixed while it is pressed halfway AFC is an abbreviation of Auto Focus Continuous This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by continuously focusing on the movement of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway When taking pictures of a moving subject the camera predicts the movement of the subject and focuses on it motion prediction e It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one e Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject e While the shutter button pressed halfway
12. Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording e For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text on P121 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 e 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 e The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off e If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date minus is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded e If the travel date is displayed as minus in white there is a time difference that involves date change between the HOME and DESTINATION It will be recorded e The TRAVEL DATE feature is disabled when recording AVCHD motion pictures e While recording motion pictures the LOCATION feature is disabled e When Intelligent Auto GA or A Mode is selected the TRAVEL DATE feature is disabled Setting of other Recording Mode will be reflected Set the volume of the focus confirmation beep the self timer beep and the alarm beep gt BEEP X Muted Q Low Q High 63 Basic d VOLUME Adju
13. depending on the recording conditions OFF ON e The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different depending on used lens When the interchangeable lens H H014 is attached Approx 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 3 5 m 11 5 feet When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 or H PS14042 is attached and at Wide Approx 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 3 0 m 9 84 feet e The AF Assist Lamp is valid only for the subject in the centre of the screen Use it by positioning the subject in the centre of the screen e Remove the lens hood e 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 e The AF Assist Lamp gets slightly blocked when the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used but it does not affect the performance e The AF Assist Lamp may be greatly blocked and it may become harder to focus when a lens with large diameter is used e The setting for the AF ASSIST LAMP is fixed to OFF in SCENERY ARCHITECTURE NIGHT SCENERY and SUNSET in Scene Mode It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted automatically AF MF It is possible to finely adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring while AF lock FOCUS MODE is set to AFS and shutter button is half way pressed or AF lock with AF AE LOCK e When using the interchangeable lens H PS
14. in PLAYBACK MODE in the PLAYBACK Mode menu P146 E Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D in SLIDE SHOW in the PLAYBACK Mode menu P144 E Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D 1 Select the picture recorded in 3D 2 Select 2D 3D SETTINGS on the PLAYBACK Mode menu and then press MENU SET P57 e Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D conventional image or it will switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D e If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when playing back pictures recorded in 3D set to 2D E Functions that cannot be set do not work with 3D pictures e HIGHLIGHT in the CUSTOM menu e Playback Zoom e Deleting pictures e Editing functions of PLAYBACK Mode menu TITLE EDIT TEXT STAMP VIDEO DIVIDE RESIZE CROPPING ASPECT CONV ROTATE ROTATE DISP FAVORITE PRINT SET PROTECT FACE REC EDIT x Can be used when displayed in 2D 162 Connecting to other equipment Note e When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit it is played back in 2D conventional image e A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching back and forth playback of 3D pictures and 2D pictures e When you select a 3D picture thumbnail it may take a few seconds for playback to start After playback the thumbnail display may take a few seconds
15. magenta green or magenta appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen e Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance e The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash e You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item e The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off e The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting centre point in the following cases When you reset the White Balance in or 4 When you reset the colour temperature manually in K DS Recording E White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once 1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the Finely adjusting the White Balance procedure and touch B to set the bracket Horizontal A to B B Vertical G to M e Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the control dial 2 Touch SET Note e BKT is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set e The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off including Sleep Mode e You will only hear the shutter sound once e
16. recorded pictures 1 Select TEXT STAMP on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 3 Select the picture and then press SINGLE MULTI MENU SET to set HTE CE appears on screen if the picture is STAME TOD stamped with text kA Vials MULTI setting Select the picture with A V lt 4 gt and CJ TEXT STAMP oy KE ey v SEI SCANCEL SELECT _SET set repeat by pressing MENU SET ENNE Sis then press lt a few times to select OK Press lt P to select Press A W lt P gt to and execute by pressing MENU SET e The setting is cancelled when MENU SET is pressed again 4 Press A F to select SET and then press MENU SET 5 Press A to select text stamp items and then press MENU SET the picture select the pictures 148 Playback Eaditing 6 Press A F to select the settings and then press MENU SET ee OFF SHOOTING DATE W OTIME Stamp the year month and date WITHTIME Stamp the year month day hour and minutes ex Name registered in Face Recognition will be stamped Stamps names on pictures that already have been registered name settings of BABY 1 BABY 2 or PET in Scene Mode LOCATION Stamps the travel destination name set under LOCATION TRAVEL DATE Stamps the travel date set under TRAVEL DATE TITLE Title input in the TITLE EDIT will be stamped 7 Press 1 3 8 Press
17. 11 Q MENU Fn button P59 97 Delete Return button 12 MENU SET button P11 57 13 Control dial P11 14 Cursor buttons P11 A Exposure Compensation button P39 76 100 101 gt WB White Balance P92 lt 4 AF Mode button P83 9 1011 121314 V DRIVE MODE button This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following options Single P33 Burst P77 Auto bracket P79 Self timer P81 15 16 17 18 29 Before Use Shoulder strap eyelet P16 e Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it HDMI socket P164 AV OUT DIGITAL socket P164 169 172 174 Microphone Do not cover the microphone with your fingers Shutter button P33 Motion picture button P45 Speaker P64 e Do not cover the speaker with your fingers Focus distance reference mark P91 Intelligent Auto button P35 Camera ON OFF switch P26 Status indicator P26 Tripod receptacle P188 Card Battery door P22 DC coupler cover e When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler optional and AC adaptor optional are used P178 Release lever P22 2122 23 2425 26 27 28 29 Before Use E Lens H H014 H FS014042 LUMIX G 14 mm F2 5 ASPH LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O 1 S q 30 313435 36 32 33 H PS14042 LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH POWER O
18. 22 Jitter alert P70 21 A 7 k Burst P77 20 3 R pp pa 1918 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 9 Others E In recording after settings 24 Custom settings P114 25 Extra Tele Conversion when recording motion pictures P71 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 Extra Tele Conversion when taking still pictures P71 27 Histogram P137 28 Digital Zoom P71 29 WIND CUT P135 30 Defocus control function P41 31 Spot metering target P128 32 Self timer 4 P81 a F 33 White Balance Bracket P96 34 Available recording time 2 P25 R8m30s 40 39 38 37 3635 35 White Balance Fine Adjustment P95 36 White Balance P92 _ Colour P40 37 Current date and time gt r Travel destination setting P62 38 Programme Shift P43 39 AE lock P98 40 Face Recognition P115 41 AF lock P98 42 Mic level display P135 Age P108 Location gt P63 43 Name P108 Number of days that have passed since the departure date P63 44 Intelligent Resolution P129 45 Intelligent Dynamic Range Control P130 46 Photo Style P122 x1 Only available when a lens that supports the Stabilizer function is attached 2 It is possible to switch the display between the number of recordable pictures and available recording time with the REMAINING DISP setting in the CUSTOM menu 3 m is an abbreviation for minute and s for second 4 This is displayed during countdown 5 This
19. 3D compatible television position yourself a distance away that is least 3 times the effective height of the television e Recommended distance For 42 approx 1 6 m 5 25 feet for 46 approx 1 7 m 5 58 feet for 50 approx 1 9 m 6 23 feet for 54 approx 2 0 m 6 56 feet e Viewing from a distance closer than the recommended distance may lead to eye fatigue 186 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 e Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card e 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 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
20. A V to select OK and then press MENU SET e 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 100 pictures at one time in MULTI e The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out e Depending on the printer being used some characters may be cut at printing Check before printing e The TEXT STAMP feature is disabled during the following conditions Motion pictures Pictures recorded without setting the clock and title Pictures that were previously stamped with TEXT STAMP Pictures taken with RAWs s RAW or RAW Pictures recorded with other equipment a7 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 Dividing a motion picture is permanent Decide before you divide 1 Select VIDEO DIVIDE on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press lt gt to select the motion picture to divide and then press MENU SET 3 Press A at the location to divide ll OEO DIVIDE e Motion picture is played back from the same location when A is Mit fii z pressed again j ANS e You can finely adjust the location for division
21. AFS or AFC P31 B Press lt E 83 Touch the item e AF area selection screen is displayed when is pressed while 0 E or L is selected For operation in the AF area selection screen refer to P87 iG Touch SET Note e The is disabled in the following cases FOOD NIGHT SCENERY and ILLUMINATIONS in the Scene Mode e The is disabled in the following cases AFC in the FOCUS MODE e The AF Mode is fixed to when using the Digital Zoom or MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode e AF area will be fixed to a small point in PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS in Scene Mode SCANCED SELECT lt SET 83 Recording About Face Detection The camera automatically detects the person s face The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in max 15 areas When the camera detects a person s face the AF area is displayed 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 Position and size of the AF area can be changed P87 e When 8 is selected and METERING MODE is set to multiple L the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person s face P128 e Under certain picture
22. Doing so may damage the lens While pressing on the lens release button rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove 13 Preparation Attaching the lens Preparations Remove the rear lens cap from the lens e f the body cap is fitted to the camera remove it Align the lens fitting marks red marks and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks e Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens e Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched e Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording Note e Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap are removed from the camera body e To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the camera body fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera body e To prevent scratching of the contact points fit the lens rear cap to the lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body e It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector optional to protect the lens surface when carrying P178 14 Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality To attach the lens hood flower shape that came with the interchange
23. H PS14042 when using the power zoom electrically operated zoom you can record motion pictures even more smoothly and quietly thanks to the powerful high AF following performance and silence design For details on the lens used refer to the website Refer to catalogues Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Note e The available flash range etc differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using e The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm film camera It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens ier Preparation Changing the Lens By changing the lens you will increase your picture taking options and further your enjoyment of the camera Change the lens using the following procedure e Check that the camera is turned off e Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust Refer to P183 P184 when dirt or dust gets on the lens Detaching the lens Preparations Attach the lens cap e When using the interchangeable lens H PS14042 the lens barrel will not retract until the power switch is turned OFF Change the lens only after turning the power switch OFF and checking that the lens barrel has retracted Do not push in the lens barrel with your fingers
24. Standard Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded simultaneously CUSTOM menu e AF AE LOCK FOCUS PRIORITY AF ASSIST LAMP AF MF MF ASSIST MF GUIDE POWER ZOOM LENS BUTTON REC AREA REMAINING DISP DEFOCUS CTRL and TOUCH AF in TOUCH SETTINGS 161 Connecting to other equipment Playing back 3D pictures Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D compatible television with an SD card slot For current information regarding devices that can playback 3D pictures recorded with this unit please refer to the below support site http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Preparations Set the HDMI MODE to AUTO or 1080i P66 Set the 3D PLAYBACK to 3D P67 Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable and display the playback screen P164 e When VIERA Link P67 is set to ON 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 P166 for details e For the pictures recorded in 3D 3D will appear on the thumbnail display at playback E Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D PLAY
25. The White Balance Bracket feature is disabled during motion picture recording 96 Recording Using the function button By assigning functions to the Fn function button you can use AF AE LOCK that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or focus PREVIEW that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture and shutter speed and other functions d Set Q MENU Fn in the CUSTOM menu to Fn P57 B Select Fn BUTTON SET in CUSTOM menu 83 Select the function you want to assign and press MENU SET REC Mode menu Recording functions e AF AE LOCK P98 e FLASH P72 e PREVIEW P99 e SENSITIVITY P126 e PHOTO STYLE P122 e ISO LIMIT SET P127 e ASPECT RATIO P123 e EX TELE CONV e QUALITY P125 still pictures motion pictures P131 e FOCUS MODE P31 e BURST RATE P77 e METERING MODE P128 e AUTO BRACKET P79 CUSTOM menu e GUIDE LINE P138 REC AREA P142 e Exit the menu after it is set Note e Not available with MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode e Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen 07 Recording Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF AE Lock Applicable modes P A S M SCN This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure 1 Set Fn BUTTON SET in the CUSTOM menu to AF AE LOC
26. be required if you notice that the touch panel is not responsive e Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply pressure to the touch panel Doing so may affect the touch panel operation e Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips such as ball point pens e Do not operate with your fingernails e Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others e Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard e For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel refer to LCD Monitor Display on P179 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 e Only use the supplied stylus pen e Do not place it where small children can reach 10 Before Use Cursor buttons MENU SET button Pressing the cursor button Selection of items or setting of values etc is performed Pressing MENU SET Confirmation of setting contents etc is performed This document expresses the up down left and right of the cursor button as follows or as AlV lt gt CPAn KY a A v or Press A W lt gt Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel it is possible to operate with the cursor button and MENU SET button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed ra E E AVCHD FSH Control Dial Rotating the control dial Selection of
27. by pressing lt P gt p while the motion picture is paused 4 Press V e 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 e Avoid trying to divide motion picture near the very beginning or end of the motion picture e The VIDEO DIVIDE feature only works on motion pictures recorded on this camera e With MOTION JPEG motion pictures the order of pictures will change if divided It is recommended to display these motion pictures by using Calendar Playback P49 or MOTION JPEG PLAY in the PLAYBACK MODE P 146 e With AVCHD motion pictures the order of pictures will not change e The VIDEO DIVIDE feature will be disabled during the following conditions Motion pictures with a short recording time 150 Playback Editing To allow easy posting to web pages attachment to e mail etc picture size number of pixels is reduced 1 Select RESIZE on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 3 Select the picture and size SINGLE setting Fy RESIZE TEIT Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU yao 009 SET ra 3Bi6K2112 a F Press lt gt to select the size and then press MENU SET EA For printing up to e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is a2 d
28. careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb Switching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modes P A S M SCN Set the flash to match the recording e Open the flash 1 Select FLASH in the REC Mode menu P57 2 Press A F to select a mode and press MENU SET e Exit the menu after it is set ay eee Recording Item Description of settings 4A AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary 42 It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red eye AUTO Red Eye phenomenon eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture and then Reduction activated again for the actual recording e Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions g Forced Flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions e Use this when your subject is back lit or under fluorescent light 40 Forced ON Red Eye Reduction When taking pictures against a dark background landscape this feature 48 Slow Sync will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated Dark background landscape will appear brighter e Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background Red Eye Reduction Using a slower speed can cause motion blur Using a tripod can enhance your photos The flash is not activated i
29. 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 latest information about the equipment that can copy directly by inserting the SD card recorded by this unit and equipment that is compatible with high definition AVCHD on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only e See the instruction manual for the recorder about the details of copying and playing back e Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions 168 Connecting to other equipment Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used AVCHD Motion JPEG 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 AVCHD 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 a AV cable supplied Connect this unit with the recording equipment with an AV cable supplied Start the playback of this unit Start the recording on the recording equipment e When ending the recording copying stop the playback on this unit aft
30. e It will be saved with PICTURE SIZE set to S 2 M ASPECT RATIO set to R 1 and QUALITY set to zn e Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality e While recording MOTION JPEG using VGA and QVGA the ability to create still pictures is disabled e You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment e BI is displayed during playback of still pictures created from motion pictures ae Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press gt To delete a single picture ii Select the picture to be deleted and then touch Tal B Touch DELETE SINGLE gt e Confirmation screen is displayed EEN Picture is deleted by selecting YES SSS DELETE ALL k BNL SCANCEL SELECT SET 54 Basic To delete multiple pictures up to 100 or all the pictures ii Touch E Touch DELETE MULTI or DELETE ALL e 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 favourite when ALL DELETE EXCEPT x is selected with the DELETE ALL set DELETE MULTI o J When DELETE MULTI is selected Touch the picture to be deleted repeat this step tj appears on the selected pictures Touching again cancels the setting Oak ie so 9 Esa ok MEE erga
31. e The focus range is different depending on lens used Refer to About the focus distance reference mark on P91 for the focus range 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 e Close up regions are prioritised when taking pictures and so time is required to focus if you take a picture of a distant subject e When you take pictures at close range the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly This is not a malfunction e If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust the lens may not be able to focus on the subject correctly 103 Recording You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc E Technique for Food Mode e We recommend using a tripod and the self timer e We recommend setting the flash to when you take pictures at close range Note e Refer to FLOWER for other information about this mode OBJECTS You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection E Technique for Object Mode e We recommend using a tripod and the self timer e We recommend setting the flash to when you take pictures at close range Note e Refer to FLOWER for other information about this mode NIGHT P
32. halfway move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway and then take the picture Only when the FOCUS MODE is set to AFS About Pinpoint You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than Note e The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen P88 e Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the screen for checking the focus position enlarged to approximately 5 times original size e The size of the AF area displayed when the camera has achieved focus may change according to the subject e In the following cases operates as When recording motion pictures 86 Recording Setting up position of the AF area changing size of the AF area e Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function When selecting 8 Position and size of the AF area can be changed Touch the subject e AF area setting screen is displayed e AF area setting screen can be displayed also by pressing lt and then V AF area can be moved also by the cursor button in the AF area setting screen e The AF area returns to the centre when 77 9 is pressed 2 Touch the slide bar to change the size of AF area frame e It can be changed to 4 different sizes e Enlarge reduce can also be performed by rotating the control dial 3 Touch SET SIZE e It is also possible to set by pressing MENU SET e AF area with the s
33. halfway even when AE is locked e Programme Shift can be set even when AE is locked 98 Recording Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed Preview Mode Applicable modes ejow PL ATSIMI C Isela The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode e Confirm the effects of aperture You can check the depth of field effective focus range before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set e Confirm the effects of shutter speed Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter soeed When the shutter speed is set for high speed display in the shutter speed preview will be displayed like a time release film It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water 1 Set Fn BUTTON SET in the CUSTOM menu to PREVIEW P57 2 Switch to confirmation screen by pressing Q MENU Fn e Screen is switched every time Q MENU Fn is pressed Effects of Shutter Speed Normal recording screen Effects of Aperture i u A 2 SHIR SPEED EFFECT ON S18 SHTR SPEED EFFECT OFF 4 3 04 oaa FS Ss A 98 4 ag 99 AFS E Depth of field properties Aperture value Small Large Focus length of the lens Tele Wide Distance to the subject Near Distant Depth of field effective focus range Shallow Narrow Deep Wide x1 Recording conditions x2 Example When you w
34. illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white e This does not work while in Multi Playback P48 Calendar Playback P49 or Playback Zoom P50 Set whether or not to display the exposure meter EXPO METER OFF ON e Set to ON to display the EXPO METER when correcting exposure performing Programme Shift setting aperture and setting shutter speed e Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red e When EXPO METER is not displayed switch the display information for LCD monitor by touching sp JB P34 e The EXPO METER disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed 130 Recording AF AE LOCK AE AF AF AE e Refer to P98 for details It will set So no picture can be taken when it is out of focus This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so FOCUS PRIORITY you can take a picture when the shutter button is pressed fully You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus e It is recommended that this feature be left on to minimise the possibility of pictures with poor focus e FOCUS PRIORITY is disabled during motion picture recording 139 Recording AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half way making it easier for the camera to focus when AF ASSIST LAMP recording in low light conditions Larger AF area is displayed
35. is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to iP Programme AE Mode Start recording by pressing the motion picture button a Elapsed recording time Available recording time e The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures e When recording a motion picture do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other objects e For the setting of the REC MODE and REC QUALITY refer to P133 B Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again 45 Basic Note e Audio will not be recorded for 0 5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is kept pressed Release the motion picture button right after you press it e The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated during the recording of a motion picture e When using the interchangeable lens H PS14042 if you take your finger off the zoom lever or focus lever during recording of a motion picture the sound of the lever returning may be recorded When returning the lever to its starting position do so quietly e The available recording time will be accurately updated at the end of each recording e 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 e When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures the angle of view changes at the start of
36. is possible to register the modified settings This menu lets you perform the clock settings RA SETUP select the operating beep tone settings and set P61 to 68 other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera PLAYBACK This menu lets you set the Protection Cropping or P144 to 159 Print Settings etc of recorded pictures 56 Basic Setting menu items If you set MENU RESUME P143 in the CUSTOM menu to ON the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off It is set to ON at the time of purchase ED Press MENU SET Select the menu by pressing A V lt gt or by rotating the control dial e It can also be set by the touch operation 3 Press MENU SET to display the menu iG Select the menu item by pressing A V or by rotating the control dial e Select the item at the very bottom and press VW or rotate the control dial to move to the next screen Nr SELECT e_SET Press MENU SET e Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way 57 Basic Select the settings by pressing A V or by rotating the control dial e The figure on the right is an example of setting I DYNAMIC from OFF to HIGH Press MENU SET to set E Close the menu CANCEL SELECT e SET Wo io ior nme gA A y Q S Press J several times or press the shutter
37. is pressed iy Press V 2d B Touch burst icon EW etc H W O LIVE VIEW 7 3 Select and touch the burst speed CANCEL SELECT SET H M L High speed Middle speed Low speed Burst speed E Pola lade Available Available ode With RAW files x1 Without RAW files Depends on the remaining capacity of the card x1 Number of recordable pictures x2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full However the burst speed will become slower halfway The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio the picture size the setting for the quality and the type of card used e The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings PICTURE SIZE P124 QUALITY P125 SENSITIVITY P126 FOCUS MODE P31 FOCUS PRIORITY P139 e Burst speed can also be set with BURST RATE in REC Mode menu e Refer to P125 for information about RAW files Wy oa Recording 4 Touch SET Focus on the subject and take a picture O D When Burst Mode is set to high speed H DE e Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode E Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for FOCUS PRIORITY P139 in the CUSTOM menu and the setting for FOCUS MODE P31 in REC Mode menu Focus Mode Focus aa At the first picture Predicted focusing Focus set with Manual Focus x1 When subject is dark the focus i
38. lt gt to select an area and press MENU SET to set e Set HOME first thing after purchasing DESTINATION can be set after setting up HOME ov DESTINATION Travel destination area a Current time of the destination area Time difference from home area amp WORLD TIME Zo SELECT SET HOME Your home area Current time Time difference from GMT London Casablanca Greenwich Mean Time ED SELECT _ SET e Setup cancel of summer time E9 can be performed by pressing A at the time the area is selected e The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time Advance the clock setting by one hour e f you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen set by the time difference from the home area sA 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 recorded pictures with TEXT STAMP P148 TRAVEL SETUP OFF Elapsed days are not recorded SET Departure date and return date are set Elapsed days ga TRAVEL DATE how many days after of the travel are recorded e The travel date is automatically cancelled 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 OFF SET
39. monitor e 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 Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures a 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 e Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor optional If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected the status indicator blinks and 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 i Press A V to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU SET Note e Do not disconnect the USB cable while XX Cable disconnect prohibit icon is displayed e 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 e Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor optional turn the camera off e Before inserting or removing a card turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable e Motion pictur
40. nie O pictures in the digital OS 9 2 2 OS X camera be acquired to the PC using a USB 10 1 10 6 connection cable 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 x1 It is necessary for Internet Explorer 6 0 or newer to be installed 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 Always acquire the AVCHD motion pictures using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO J Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and MOTION JPEG motion pictures other than AVCHD motion pictures Preparations Turn on the camera and the PC a 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 e Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor optional If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps Refer to Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely P173 before disconnecting the USB connection cable Otherwise data may be destroyed Connect the camera to a PC via the USB conne
41. personal information If a name or birthday is set for BABY 1 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 P68 e Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair e Settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired e Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Centre 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 P187 OF 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 e Always remove the battery and the card from the camera e lf the battery is l
42. recording information etc to be added It was established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e t may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment e During Multi Playback the display rotation feature is disabled e Rotation correction is limited to 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical or vice versa 194 Playback Editing FAVORITE You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites e Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show e Play back only the pictures set as favourites FAVORITE PLAY J e Delete all the pictures not set as favourites ALL DELETE EXCEPT x 1 Select FAVORITE on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 3 Select the picture and then press SINGLE MULTI yeer on pictures that are kts A aD A OTa o JAAR already registered as favourites po s rik Si a T fis When MULTI has been selected X W AE A Y I MENUISET is pressed again the TA SELECT A SETICANCEL favourite setting is cancelled Press lt gt to select Press A W lt gt to e Exit the menu after it is set the picture select the pictures E Cancelling all the FAVORITE settings 1 Select FAVORITE on the PLAYBACK Mode menu 2 Press A V to select CANCEL and then press MENU SET e Confirmation screen is display
43. the Slide Show setting screen to AUTO or AUDIO e 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 P OK OPTION RETURN 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 When the VIERA Link P67 of this unit is set to ON operation using the buttons on this unit will be limited e VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc e lf you are not using VIERA Link set VIERA Link P67 to OFF 166 Connecting to other equipment 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 lf you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit and then press gt 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 e Depending on your TV s HDMI connection on some TV s it may be necessary to manually select the HDMI connection yo
44. 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 e The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased For details on the accessories refer to Basic Operating Instructions 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 e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text e The card is optional e Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens H H014 About unavailable functions such as STABILIZER P69 Direction Detection Function P30 description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens H FS014042 or H PS14042 e Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories You can purchase the accessories separately Before Use Names and Functions of Components E Camera body 1 Sensor 2 Flash P72 3 Self timer indicator P81 AF Assist Lamp P140 Lens fitting mark P14 Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button P13 NOOO 8 Flash open button P72 9 Touch panel LCD monitor P10 10 Playback button P47 51
45. to reappear e When viewing 3D pictures your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television screen e If your television does not switch to a 3D picture make the necessary settings on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Saving 3D pictures You can save 3D pictures using a recorder or a computer E Dubbing with a recorder 3D pictures will be recorded in MPO format when copied with the 3D compatible recorder e When the copied pictures do not playback in 3D perform the necessary setup on the television For details refer to the operating instruction of the television e Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions Copying of the still pictures recorded in 3D Check the latest information about the equipment that can copy on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only E Copying to a PC e For details refer to Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO on P170 109 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen Preparations Turn this unit and the TV off ED Connect the camera and a TV eS oD HDMI IN To connect with an AV cable supplied To connect using an HDMI mini cable optional Terminals on your TV Video terminal Yellow to the vi
46. to white Auto White Balance may not function properly In a case like this set the White Balance to a mode other than AWB Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset P Candlelight 8 aie K Kelvin Colour Temperature 1 Auto White Balance will work within this range 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky Rain ya 4 Shade i i 5 Sunlight 5 308 6 White fluorescent light 7 8 9 Note e Under fluorescent lighting LED lighting fixture etc the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type so use AWB or 4 2 e The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera s flash e The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned OFF but when the White Balance is changed in a different Scene Mode WHITE BALANCE for the Scene Mode that was set will return to AWB e In the Scene Modes listed below White Balance is fixed to AWB SCENERY ARCHITECTURE FOOD NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY ILLUMINATIONS PARTY SUNSET 93 Recording E Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value Use to match the condition when taking photographs 1 Select Z and then touch WHITE SET 2 Aim the camera ata sheet of white paper etc so WHITE SET that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch SET Note e White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark Set the Whi
47. when the switch is returned to its original position e The data on 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 e Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation P68 e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing SIA Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time E About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time e Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and available recording time can be performed in the REMAINING DISP P142 in the CUSTOM menu a Number of recordable pictures Available recording time E Number of recordable pictures e 9999 is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining e Aspect ratio R Quality sts PICTURESZe 26B 8GB 32GB 64GB K 510 2060 8350 16470 3260 13210 24710 Aspect ratio ZEj Quality RAW s PICTURE SIZE _ 26B 8GB 32GB 64GB EI o m 105 1710 3400 1880 3660 E Available recording time when recording motion pictures e h is an abbreviation for hour m for minute and s for second e AVCHD RECQUALTY 268 Ece 2ce 4B e MOTION JPEG REC QUALITY 26B 8GB 32GB 64GB HD
48. 0th of a second P75 e The SENSITIVITY is automatically set to AUTO when you switch the Recording Mode to Shutter Priority AE Mode while the SENSITIVITY is set to fiso Intelligent e The SENSITIVITY is automatically set to SQO160 when you switch the Recording Mode to Manual exposure while the SENSITIVITY is set to AUTO or fiso Intelligent e When you use a lens with an aperture ring the setting for the control dial becomes effective if you rotate the aperture ring to the A position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you rotate the aperture ring to a position other than A in Aperture Priority AE Mode e The setting of the aperture ring takes priority when you use a lens with an aperture ring during the manual exposure 102 Recording Recording Mode SCN Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Scene Mode If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions the camera will set optimal exposure colour and focus allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene Set Recording Mode to 0 e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 PORTRAIT 4 Touch the Scene Mode to select Impressive portrait with rich flesh tone With telephoto e The item can be switched by touching IND lens tele setting is recommended for best results 3 Touch SET Note e The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camer
49. 1 e The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001 e A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999 We recommend formatting the card P68 after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere e To reset the folder number to 100 format 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 The REC or SETUP CUSTOM menu settings are reset to the initial settings e When the REC Mode settings are reset data registered with FACE RECOG will also be reset e When SETUP CUSTOM menu settings are reset the following settings are also reset In addition ROTATE DISP is set to ON The birthday and name settings for BABY 1 BABY2 and PET in Scene Mode The settings of TRAVEL DATE departure date return date location The WORLD TIME setting e The folder number and the clock setting are not changed r RESET The card is formatted gt FORMAT Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory card Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are saved elsewhere before using this feature e Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor optional when formatting Do not turn the camera off during formatting e If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment format it on the came
50. 1 S 30 37 38 32 33 30 Lens surface 31 Focus ring P89 32 Contact point 33 Lens fitting mark P14 34 Tele 35 Wide 36 Zoom ring P71 37 Focus lever P89 Move the Focus lever to the or Focus on a subject that is close by Focus on a subject that is far away e Speed to focus will change depending on the amount moved 38 Zoom lever P71 Move the zoom lever to the T Tele side or W Wide side T To make subjects appear closer use Tele W To make subjects appear further away use Wide e The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved Zoom speed will be slower than normal when recording a motion picture Before Use Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure Drag A movement without releasing the touch panel Touch the screen To touch and release the touch panel Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch the slide bar etc panel This can also be used to move to the next e When selecting features using the touch image during playback etc panel be sure to touch the centre of the desired icon Note e 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 e f a commercially available protection sheet is used a little extra pressure may
51. 14042 please use the focus lever instead of the focus ring TWFASSIST __ OFFVION e Refer to P89 for details ee OF FVION e Refer to P89 for details 140 Recording This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom electrically operated zoom For compatible lenses please refer to our website DISP FOCAL LENGTH e g When the When you zoom the focal distance is interchangeable lens displayed and you can confirm the H PS14042 is used zoom position a Current focal distance _4 omi OFF ON A STEP ZOOM e g When the When you operate the zoom with this interchangeable lens setting ON the zoom will stop at H PS14042 is used positions corresponding to predetermined distances 14 e STEP ZOOM is disabled during motion picture recording OFF ON ZOOM RESUME When you switch the power switch ON the zoom positions when you last switched OFF are automatically restored OFF ON ZOOM SPEED You can set the zoom speed for zoom lever operations e lf you set STEP ZOOM to ON the zoom speed will not change PHOTO H High speed M Middle speed L Low speed VIDEO H High speed M Middle speed L Low speed ZOOM RING This may only be selected when a power zoom compatible lens with a zoom lever and zoom ring is attached When set to OFF the operations controlled by the zoom ring are disabled to prevent acc
52. 7 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 79 Taking Pictures with the Self timer 81 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 83 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 89 Adjusting the White Balance 92 Using the function button cee 97 e Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF AE LOCK fincara 98 e Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed Preview Mode 99 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture Shutter Speed sescccactencpsusnsnsskmeenctaceseustennens 100 e Aperture priority AE cccceee 100 e Shutter priority AE ccccceeeeee 100 e Manual Exposure Mode 101 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Scene Mode 103 PORTRAIT cccccesseeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 103 OSCE SII gautnaanstaaasmnasoswantuaaiends 104 SCENER V sesecccatenacccecssonasiacetenesnsen 104 ARCHITEC TURE issiria 104 SPOR O eenn 104 e PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS 105 FLOWER oisinnean 105 e FOOD erinin aen 106 s OBJECTO runn nE E 106 e NIGHT POR TIRAIT ssccsevecescectedecenze 106 e NIGHT SCENERY siicssiecaisaanencincnsdan 107 e ILLUMINATIONS eeeeeees 107 e BABY 1 BABY 2 ccccceeseeeeeees 108 PET ee ee eee ee 109 PARTY prinsinn 109 SUNSET periisse inni ine ienis 109 Taking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control Mode csss
53. CT SET selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note e Cleared information regarding the FACE RECOG cannot be restored e When all Face Recognition information in a picture has been cancelled the picture will not be categorised using Face Recognition in CATEGORY PLAY U A ON 199 Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens H FT012 optional to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact To view 3D pictures a television that supports 3D Is required 3D picture The image is an illustration ii Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera Bring the subject into the frame and record by pressing the shutter button fully e Focusing is not required when recording 3D pictures e Still pictures recorded with the 3D interchangeable lens attached are saved in MPO format 3D To ensure that the 3D pictures can be safely viewed pay attention to the following points when recording e Where possible record with the unit in a horizontal state e The suggested minimum subject distance is 0 6 m 1 97 feet e Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking Note e You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation e It is recommended to use a tripod or a flash to record steady pictures e When a distance to the subject is 0 6 m 1 97 feet to approximately 1 m 3 28 feet horizontal dispar
54. Compensating the Exposure 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 Properly Underexposed exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive towards negative ii Press A 4 to switch to Exposure Compensation operation Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure a Exposure Compensation value EXPO METER e Select 0 to return to the original exposure e Rotate the control dial to display the EXPO METER P138 However it does not appear in SCNT Gy Mode Note e The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off e The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject e When numerical values for aperture and shutter speed are displayed in Programme AE Mode each press of the cursor button A switches between Programme Shift and Exposure Compensation e In Aperture Priority AE Mode each press of the cursor button A switches between Aperture Setting P100 and Exposure Compensation e In Shutter Priority AE Mode each press of the cursor button A switches between Shutter Speed Setting P100 and Exposure Compensation s78 Recording Recording Mode eiew P ATSIMI C Isela Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button
55. DEO OUT setting P66 The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC e Is the camera connected to the PC correctly e Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly Set to PC in USB MODE P66 172 The card is not recognised by the PC Disconnect the USB connection cable Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera The card is not recognised by the PC SDXC memory card is used Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards http panasonic 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 The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer e Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge Set to PictBridge PTP in USB MODE P66 174 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 199 Others The camera makes a noise when turned ON e This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function wo
56. E Registering from the automatic registration screen 1 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET e If there are no registered persons proceed to step 3 e Selection screen is displayed again when NO is selected and when YES is selected with A AUTO REGISTRATION will be set to OFF 2 Press A V to select NEW PERSON or ADDITIONAL IMAGE and then press MENU SET p item Description of settings e A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people already registered Select the person to be replaced To additionally register a face image for a registered person Press A V lt gt to select the person to whom you wish add the picture and then press MENU SET lf 3 images have already been registered the picture replacement screen will appear In this case select the picture you wish to replace ADDITIONAL IMAGE e After additionally registering or changing a face image the screen returns automatically to the recording screen 3 Perform the operation in Step 5 and following in Registering face image of new person Note e If the registration screen will not display it may display easier by recording in the same conditions or with the same expressions e If the registration screen is displayed for a person that is already registered it will make the recognition easier by additionally registering e lt may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered
57. EVIEW Q MENU Fn Fas FOCUS PRIORITY Fn BUTTON SET Displayed only when a custom set with Q MENU Fn set to Fn is selected Touch SET o Display custom settings RS sl e Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen a 113 Recording E Registering Personal Menu Settings Registering custom settings It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets e Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu settings on the camera 1 Select CUST SET MEM in the CUSTOM menu P57 2 Press A F to select the custom set to register and then press MENU SET e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected Exit the menu after it is executed E When changing the menu settings Registered contents will not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with one of the custom settings selected To change what has been registered overwrite the registered data using CUST SET MEM on the CUSTOM menu Note e The following menu settings are not registered in the custom set since they are reflected to other Recording modes REC M REcording functions SETUP menu CUSTOM menu e BABY1 BABY2 or PET birthday and The menus other than A name settings in Scene Mode AUTO REVIEW BUTTON SWITCH e Data registered with FACE RECOG e TOUCH GUIDE e TOUCH SCROLL F14 Recor
58. IIN appears use STABILIZER a tripod or the self timer P81 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 Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY and PARTY in Scene Mode When you set to a slow shutter speed Note e When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O 1 S switch it is possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O 1 S switch on the lens to ON At the time of purchase it is initially set to W e It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod Worr is displayed on the screen at that time e The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases When there is a lot of jitter When the zoom magnification is high When using the Digital Zoom When taking pictures while following a moving subject When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button e The panning effect in I is more difficult to achieve in the following cases In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer s day When the shutter speed is faster than 1 100th of a second When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving s
59. ISO sensitivity to be set Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark Applicable modes P A S M AUTO H i S0 160 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 160 m 6400 Recording location PEE PE recommended When it is light outdoors When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Jitter of the subject Increased Less The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the maximum ISO800 brightness The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness maximum ISO800 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings 160 200 400 800 1600 3200 When the ISO INCREMENTS in REC Mode menu 6400 P127 is set to 1 3 EV items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase x When the ISO LIMIT SET of REC Mode menu P127 is set to anything except OFF it is set automatically within the value set in ISO LIMIT SET 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 minimise the jitter of the subject e 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 F
60. K P57 2 Align the screen with the subject 3 Press Q MENU Fn to fix the focus or exposure a AE lock indication e AF AE Lock is cancelled by pressing Q MENU Fn button again 4 Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press T shutter button fully e When AE is set after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus press the shutter button fully E AF AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in AF AE LOCK in the CUSTOM menu Only the exposure is locked e AEL aperture value the shutter speed light when the exposure is set Only the focus is locked e AFL the focus indication aperture value the shutter speed light when the subject is focused Both focus and exposure are locked AF AE e AFL AEL the focus indication aperture value and the shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set Note e The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor Live View will be also locked when the AE lock is performed e AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode e AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus e AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins During motion picture recording only cancellation of AE AF lock can be performed e The exposure is set even if the brightness of the subject changes e The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button
61. MENU SET e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected Exit the menu after it is executed 11 50 Playback Eaditing E To print the date After setting the number of prints set cancel printing with the recording date by pressing gt e 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 print feature is disabled for pictures that are stamped with text Note e The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999 e Depending on the printer the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case e lt may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment In this case cancel all the settings and reset the settings e If the file is not based on the DCF standard the print setting cannot be set e The PRINT SET feature is disabled for motion pictures and pictures taken with the QUALITY set to RAW 107 Playback Editing PROTECT You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake 1 Select PROTECT on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 3 Select the picture and then press SINGLE MULTI MENU S ET oa PROVECT Lge on PROTECT When MULTI has been selected a
62. MINIATURE EFFECT of Creative Control Mode Defocus Control cannot be used 4 Basic Recording Mode P Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings Programme AE Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in REC Mode menu Set Recording Mode to 2 e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 Note e The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds Rxessss9 and 1 4000th of a second in the following cases When the SENSITIVITY is set to SO160 When the aperture value is set to F2 5 when the interchangeable lens H H014 is attached When the aperture value is set to F3 5 when the interchangeable lens H FS014042 or H PS14042 is attached iA Basic Programme Shift In Programme AE Mode you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure This is called Programme Shift You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen 2 While the values are displayed about 10 seconds perform the Programme Shift by rotating the control d
63. Manual Focus or taking close up pictures a Focus distance reference mark Focus distance reference line 0 18 m 0 59 feet When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used 0 3 m 0 99 feet When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used 0 2 m 0 66 feet When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Wide to focal length 20 mm 0 3 m 0 99 feet When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used focal length 21 mm to Tele OF Recording Recording Mode PTAISIMI C g Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source ED Press gt WB Touch the White Balance to select e The item can be switched by touching lt gt 1 SCANCE SELECT SET p lem Recording conditions Automatic adjustment When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky Ca When ae iis outdoors under a cloudy sky al When taking pictures outdoors nthe shade It will operate as AWB during motion picture recording 99 Recording 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 colour close
64. O OFF e When using a Leica lens mount adaptor DMW MA2M DMW MAS3R optional set SHOOT W O LENS P143 to ON in the custom menu THE LENS IS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY DO NOT PUSH LENS RELEASE BUTTON WHILE LENS IS ATTACHED e Detach the lens once and then attach it again without pressing the lens release button P13 Turn on the power again and if it is still displaying contact the dealer Lens attachment failed Please check connection for dirt e Detach the lens from the camera body and gently wipe the contacts on the lens and the camera body using a dry cotton swab Attach the lens turn on the power again and if it is still displaying contact the dealer MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED gt Use acard compatible with this unit P23 e SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB e SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB e SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB 107 Others INSERT SD CARD AGAIN TRY ANOTHER CARD e An error has occurred accessing the card Insert the card again gt Insert a different card READ ERROR WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD e lt 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 CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT NTSC PAL DATA ON THIS CARD If you want to delete some pict
65. ORTRAIT This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real life brightness E Technique for Night Portrait Mode e Open the flash You can set to s e We recommend using a tripod and the Self timer for taking pictures e When NIGHT PORTRAIT is selected keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture Note e The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction e Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places 106 Recording NIGHT SCENERY This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape E Technique for Night Scenery Mode e We recommend using a tripod and the Self timer for taking pictures Note e The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction e Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places ILLUMINATIONS Illuminations are photographed beautifully E Technique for ILLUMINATIONS Mode e We recommend using a tripod and the self timer Note e The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction e Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places 07 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
66. P121 It is possible to register the birthday Ho 1 Press V to select SET and then press MENU SET 2 Press lt gt to select the items Year Month Day and then press A V to set and then press MENU SET To add additional face images Add Images 1 Select the unregistered face recognition frame and then press MENU SET 2 Perform step 4 in Registering face image of new ADD IMAGES pea To delete one of the face images Delete Press lt gt to select the face image to delete and then press MENU SET e This feature requires that at least one facial image remain once registered e Exit the menu after it is set 118 Recording E 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 1 Select FACE RECOG_ from the REC Mode menu and then press MENU SET P57 2 Press VY to select MEMORY and press MENU SET 3 Press A V lt gt to select the face image to edit or delete and then press MENU SET 4 Press A Y to select the item and then press MENU SET p iem Description of settings Changing the information of an already registered person INFO EDIT Perform step 5 in Registering face image of new person The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher priority faces Post Press A lt gt to select the priority and then pr
67. PECT EAA When connecting to a 16 9 screen TV Ee When connecting to a 4 3 screen TV e This will work when the AV cable is connected Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable optional AUTO The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV 1080i Hom HDMI MODE The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output 720p The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for output 576p 480p 2 The progressive method with 576 480 available scan lines is used for output x1 When VIDEO OUT is set to PAL x2 When VIDEO OUT is set to NTSC e If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is AUTO match with the image format your TV can display and select the number of effective scanning lines Please read the operating instructions for the TV e This will work when the HDMI mini cable optional is connected e Refer to P164 for details 66 Basic Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable optional ven VIERA Link Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled Not all oper
68. Recording functions MOTION PICTURE Mode menu e AF MODE P83 e MOTION PIC SET P133 134 e WHITE BALANCE P92 e Exposure Compensation P76 AES Min N CUSTOM menu e HISTOGRAM P137 APERTURE VALUE P100 e SHUTTER SPEED P100 e DRIVE MODE Single P33 Burst P77 e GUIDE LINE P138 Auto bracket P79 Self timer P81 e REMAINING DISP P142 3 Touch EXIT e It will return to screen of above step 1 Touch EXIT to switch to the recording screen 60 Basic Perform these settings if you need to About the Setup Menu CLOCK SET ECONOMY and AUTO REVIEW are important items Check their settings before using them For details on how to select the SETUP menu settings refer to P57 Setting Date Time 1 Press lt gt to select the items and press A F to set WORLD TIME setting CLOCK SET To set the display order and the time display format e Setup screen for display order and the time display format is displayed by selecting STYLE and then pressing MENU SET 7 Press MENU SET to set a e Refer to Setting Date Time Clock Set on P26 for other information STYLE a 10 00 1 DEC 2011 s l Basic 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 press
69. T 5 Focus on the subject and take a picture Auto Bracket indication e If you press and hold the shutter button the number of pictures that you set is taken e The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures that you set is taken e The picture count is reset to 0 if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken 79 Recording E Changing the settings for _ LSETTINGS STEP and SEQUENCE in Auto Bracket 1 Select AUTO BRACKET in the REC Mode menu P57 2 Press A F to select _ DI SETTINGS STEP or SEQUENCE and then press MENU SET CANCEL SELECT SET 3 Press A F to select the setting and then press MENU SET L single O LIJ SETTINGS SEQUENCE 3 1 3 3 pictures 3 2 3 3 pictures 5 1 3 5 pictures 52 3 5 pictures STEP e You can take one picture at a time when set to _ e You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to L1 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 e The exposure may be compensated incorrectly depending on the brightness of the subject e When taking pictures continuously using Auto Bracket with RESOLUTION set to EXTENDED it may take time to record all the set number of pi
70. The subjects are recorded using your own settings E Advanced f Aperture Priority AE Mode P100 The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set RJ Shutter Priority AE Mode P100 The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set M Manual Exposure Mode P101 The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Custom Mode P113 Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings i Scene Mode P103 This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded Creative Control Mode P110 Record while checking the image effect 299 Basic Tips for taking good pictures e Do not cover the flash the AF assist lamp or the microphone with your fingers or other objects e Hold the camera gently with both hands keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart e Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button E Direction Detection Function A lens which supports the Direction Detection Function is required The interchangeable lens H H014 does not support the Direction Detection Function The interchangeable lens H FS014042 or H PS14042 supports the Direction Detection Function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically rotated Only when ROTATE DISP P154 is set to ON
71. V correctly Set the TV input to external input mode The display areas on the TV screen and the camera s LCD monitor are different e 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 supplied or with the HDMI mini cable optional and then play back the motion pictures on the camera P164 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV Check TV ASPECT setting P66 196 Others VIERA Link does not work e ls it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable optional P164 Confirm that the HDMI mini cable optional is firmly fitted Press on this unit e Is the VIERA Link on this unit set to ON P67 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 Check VI
72. W e Information regarding the face recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images having undergone ASPECT CONV 15S Playback Editing ROTATE ROTATE DISP This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90 steps Rotate The picture is rotated manually 1 Select ROTATE on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 e The ROTATE function is disabled when ROTATE DISP is set to OFF 2 Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU SET 3 Press A F to select the direction to rotate the picture and EONA then press MENU SET f fr The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90 CANE SE SHS ONCE SI lt lt The picture rotates counter clockwise in steps of 90 e Exit the menu after it is set Rotate display The picture is automatically rotated and displayed 1 Select ROTATE DISP on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press V to select ON and then press MENU SET e The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select OFF e Exit the menu after it is set Note e ROTATE DISP can only be used with a lens P12 compatible with the Direction Detection Function P30 e When you play back pictures on a PC they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows
73. When face is not recognised during recording e Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors or with different expressions or angles P119 e Additionally register at the location of recording e Changing the SENSITIVITY setting P119 e When a person who is registered is not recognised correct by re registering e Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognise faces correctly even for registered faces depending on the facial expression and environment 116 Recording E Registering face image of new person Select FACE RECOG_ on the REC Mode menu and then press MENU SET P57 Press A V to select MEMORY and then press MENU SET 2 FACE RECOG Press A V lt gt to select the face recognition frame that is not registered and then press MENU SET SCANCEL SELECT SET 4 Take the picture adjusting the face with the guide e The faces of subjects other than people pets etc cannot be registered e An information for taking face images is displayed when gt is pressed e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected 7 Recording 5 Select item with A V and then press MENU SET e You can register up to 3 face images Description of settings Oo a O It is possible to register names 1 Press V to select SET and then press MENU SET 2 Enter the name e For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text section on
74. When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Tele 30 cm 0 99 feet to 4 0 m 30 cm 0 99 feet to 2 5 m 13 1 feet 8 20 feet x When the ISO LIMIT SET P127 is set to OFF AUTO in SENSITIVITY 74 Recording e If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash part of the recorded image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash range Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture Distance to the subject where the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used When the interchangeable lens H H014 is attached 50 cm 1 64 feet or less When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is attached When the aspect ratio is QR Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash Wide to 17 mm 1 0 m 3 28 feet or less 18 mm 40 cm 1 32 feet or less Tele When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is attached 30 cm 0 99 feet or less Wide 30 cm 0 99 feet or less Tele E Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed Sec Flash setting Shutter speed Sec A oi O 5 2 x1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter Priority AE Mode k2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter Priority AE Mode and 60 seconds in the Manual Exposure Mode e When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1 160 of a second e In Intelligent Auto fia or fa Mode shutter s
75. X TELE CONV vscairessainestaianeess 135 WIND CU T vicineiesnanesecsicvenieanacigsivaanene 135 e MIC LEVEL DISP sciicsiacsonniantame cna 135 e MIC LEVEL ADD risiarsaioinsesacanemeintes 136 FLICKER RED srne 136 Using the CUSTOM Menu 137 Playback Editing Using the PLAYBACK Mode Menu 144 2D 3D SET TINGS cosivssideindtansnnencan tes 144 SOLIDE SHOW ics dutoncuierioticencesucninxn 144 e PLAYBACK MODE sssticeccisuismiaaazran 146 MTLE EDI eee eee 147 TT EXT STAMP siinne 148 VIDEO DIVIDE siisiasinategitiatcinanaerns 150 s RESIA ol ee enn ne er ene 151 CROPPING reisiin 152 ASPECT CONV i ssusconiusroitnnsscnsdeacinn 153 e ROTATE ROTATE DISP 154 FAVORI E sica 155 PRINT SET reenen 156 PROTECT srra tsnena 158 FAGE REG EDIT siiccccaststorsctancneesss 159 Connecting to other equipment Enjoying 3D pictures csciecstesetinceseveincceiin 160 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 164 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures cncvaseontntdondsanscaveanamncneeds 168 e Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder aarnsnactecncsenccsaanhonencisiianes 168 e Copy the playback image using an AV CONIC eersel iaoiae 169 e Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO sicisusesstavateacuas 170 Connecting to PC iriissiisisirisirisisniss 171 Printing the Pictures c ccsseessseeees 174 Others Optional ACCESSOTFIES
76. a automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting Items other than STANDARD and MONOCHROME in PHOTO STYLE SENSITIVITY ISO LIMIT SET METERING MODE I RESOLUTION I DYNAMIC DIGITAL ZOOM PORTRAIT 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 ring as far as possible to Tele when a lens with a zoom function is used e When using the interchangeable lens H PS14042 set to Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective 103 Recording SOFT SKIN When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime 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 ring as far as possible to Tele when a lens with a zoom function is used e When using the interchangeable lens H PS14042 set to Tele by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective Note e If a part of the background etc is a colour close to skin colour this part is also smoothed e This mode may not be effective when th
77. able lens H FS014042 e The interchangeable lens H H014 or H PS14042 does not have a lens hood Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops a Fitting to the mark Note e When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood attach the lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction 15 Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap e We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body a Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass RY it through the stopper Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper 4 Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out e Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap Note e Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder Do not wrap the strap around your neck It may result in injury or accident e Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck 16s Preparation Charging the Battery E About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery p
78. acks 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 inlet type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet a CHARGE e Disconnect the charger from the oy electrical socket and detach the a battery after charging is completed Jog CHARGE E About the CHARGE indicator On It will light up while charging Off It will turn off when it completes the charging normally e 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
79. ame function as is displayed in the touched position when the is selected Setting of the AF area is cleared when Ra is touched When selecting E The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set Touch the screen to display the AF area setting screen e e HR EE and select the AF area frame as shown in the figure on E ae h the right 4 Aes area frame will disappear and only display centre point of selected AF area frame will remain on the screen e AF area frame can be selected by the cursor button when the wA Fi W AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing lt and then cae H AF area frame is set by pressing MENU SET e Setting of the AF area frame is cancelled when R is touched Liy a e a oo oo 4 Ee e After releasing your finger from the touch panel for a while AF 4 5 Vv H 87 Recording When selecting You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen e The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen Touch the subject e The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to approximately 5 times original size e The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing lt pressing Y to display the enlarged position setting screen and then selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons a
80. ant to take a picture with a blurred background etc x3 Example When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background etc Note e It is possible to record while in Preview Mode e Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1 1000th of a second 99 Recording Recording Mode WOW Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture Shutter Speed Aperture priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background Set Recording Mode to f e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value e Each press of the cursor button A switches between Aperture Setting and Exposure Compensation Shutter priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject set with a faster shutter speed When you want to create a trail effect set to a slower shutter speed Set Recording Mode to R e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 Rotate the control dial to set the shutter speed e Each press of the cursor button A switches between Shutter Speed Setting and Exposure Compensation 100 Recording Manual Exposure Mode Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower p
81. anufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom e Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries 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 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 shall be implied for any other use Additional informa
82. at this time After the countdown is finished PLEASE WAIT is displayed for the same time as the selected shutter speed for signal processing e We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures e LONG SHTR NR is disabled during motion picture recording 190 Recording SHADING COMP When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens characteristics you can record pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected Applicable modes P AIS M C sen OFF ON Note e This feature may be automatically disabled depending on the recording conditions e Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity e Correction is not possible in the following cases When recording motion pictures e Depending on the lens used SHADING COMP may not operate Refer to the website for compatible lenses EX TELE CONV OFF ON Note e Refer to P71 for details DIGITAL ZOOM OFF 2Xx 4x Note e Refer to P71 for details BURST RATE H M L Note e Refer to P77 for details AUTO BRACKET QISETTINGS STEP SEQUENCE Note e Refer to P79 for details ie od Recording SELF TIMER O MIRVD Note e Refer to P81 for details COLOR SPACE Set this when you want to correct the colour reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC printer etc Applicable modes P A S M SCN Colour space is se
83. ations are possible Button operation of the main unit will be limited e This will work when the HDMI mini cable optional is connected e Refer to P166 for details Setup the output method for 3D pictures Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television 3D PLAYBACK Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 3D Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D conventional image on a 3D compatible television e This will work when the HDMI mini cable optional is connected e Refer to P162 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond Press MENU SET Touch the orange mark CALIBRATION displayed on the screen in order with the stylus pen supplied 5 places e A message is displayed once the SCANCEL position is set 3 Press MENU SET to finish e To accurately calibrate the LCD Monitor be sure to touch precisely at the designated locations 67 Basic Q8 LANGUAGE Set the language displayed on the screen e lf you set a different language by mistake select R8 from the menu icons to set the desired language VERSION DISP bh ati the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be e is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted om NO RESET Reset the file number of the next recording to 000
84. ause tiredness or discomfort e When the 3D interchangeable lens H FT012 optional is used the minimum focus distance is 0 6 m 1 97 feet When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached be careful not to shake the unit e Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is pronounced due to riding in a vehicle or walking etc e We recommend using a tripod E About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures e Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures stop viewing at once e Continuing to view may cause illness e Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing When viewing 3D pictures 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 pictures e There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D pictures Please correct your sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures e You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D When viewing 3D pictures on a
85. ayback Editing Using the PLAYBACK Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures set protection for them etc e With TEXT STAMP RESIZE CROPPING or ASPECT CONV a new edited picture is created A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the card so we recommend checking that there is free space before editing the picture 2D 3D SETTINGS Playback methods for the 3D pictures can be switched e This is a menu that is only displayed when 3D display is possible Refer to P162 for details SLIDE SHOW 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 pictures etc We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV 1 Select SLIDE SHOW on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select the item and then press MENU SET taste snow e Refer to P162 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D PICTURE ONLY e During CATEGORY SELECTION press A W lt 4 to selecta VIDEO ONLY category and then press MENU SET to proceed to step 3 For details on categories refer to P146 CATEGORY SELECTION 3 Press A to select START and then press MENU SET So Eee ae OE 4 Press F to finish the
86. ble in the Recording Mode e AUTO is disabled during motion picture recording e When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc the LCD monitor becomes darker even if LCD MODE is set to MODE2 e The initial setting when using the AC adaptor optional is MODE2 d Basic You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus Also it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery ry SLEEP MODE The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been ECO ECONOMY used for the time selected on the setting OFF 4MIN 2MIN 5MIN 40MIN AUTO LCD OFF The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting OFF 15SEC S0SEC e Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel SLEEP MODE e SLEEP MODE is set to 5MIN in the Intelligent Auto i4 or ff Mode e SLEEP MODE is fixed to 2MIN when AUTO LCD OFF is set to 15SEC or 30SEC e Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again e SLEEP MODE does not work in the following cases When using the AC adaptor When connecting to a PC or a printer When recording or playing back motion pictures During a slide show Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it AUTO REVIEW OFF 1SEC 3SEC SSEC HOLD The pictures are di
87. both on the screen in step 2 of the Selecting a single picture 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 E PRINT WITH DATE Item Description of settings OFF Date is not printed TON Date is printed e lf the printer does not support date printing the date cannot be printed on the picture e 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 a text stamp please remember to set print with date to OFF or the date will print on top e In some printers the picture date for pictures taken with the aspect ratio set to fi will be printed vertically Note When asking the photo shop to print the pictures e By stamping the date using TEXT STAMP P148 or setting date printing at the time of the PRINT SET P156 setting before going to a photo shop the dates can be printed on the pictures at the photo shop E NUM OF PRINTS You can set the number of prints up to 999 e You can also use t
88. button halfway E Switching to other menus e g Switching to the SETUP menu from REC Mode menu 1 Press lt Menu toggle icon SEXIT REC 12345 3 PHOTO STYLE E ASPECT RATIO i PICTURE SIZE L 1m sis a QUALITY ois AUTO XQ Ser AO rs iso SENSITIVITY SELECT e_SET 2 Press Y or rotate the control dial to select the SETUP menu icon amp 3 Press gt e Select a menu item next and set it Note e 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 58 Basic Setting the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu some of the menu settings can be easily found e The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in Items that cannot be used are displayed in grey Q MENU Fn button can be used in two ways as Q MENU Quick Menu or as Fn function button At the time of purchase it is initially set to Quick Menu e To switch the setting select using Q MENU Fn in CUSTOM menu Some of the menus can be called up easily when Q MENU Quick Menu is selected Some of the functions can be called up easily when Fn function button is selected Refer to P97 for details about the function button ii Press Q MENU Fn to display the Quick Menu e You can also display the Quick Menu by touching RA B Touch the menu ite
89. ce Detection is active e Under certain circumstances red eye cannot be corrected J is displayed on the icon when it is set to ON I L RESOLUTION Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology Applicable modes P A S M OFF LOW STANDARD HIGH EXTENDED Note e EXTENDED allows you to take natural pictures with a higher resolution e The speed of burst and continuous recording becomes slower when EXTENDED is used e When recording a motion picture EXTENDED changes to LOW 129 Recording I DYNAMIC Intelligent dynamic range control 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 how you see Applicable modes P A S M OFF LOW STANDARD HIGH Note e This feature may be automatically disabled depending on the lighting conditions e iQ in the screen turns to yellow when I DYNAMIC is in effect e LOW STANDARD or HIGH represents the maximum range of effect LONG SHTR NR The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc so you can take beautiful pictures Applicable modes P A S M SCN OFF ON Note e If you set ON the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed Do not move the camera
90. ceeeeees 110 Taking Pictures in Custom Mode 113 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition FUNGUO sesiis reee a sane 115 Entering VOX iii sats cactcwnsanevatcnnctanntemecwnvnad 121 Using the REC Mode Menu 122 e PHOTO S TYLE ire sissistientsinevachanseunie 122 e ASPECT _ RAMIO piciesisnisusindossnadeaainn 123 PICTURE SIZE uera aan 124 UAL erar 125 e SENSITIVITY cncssasacctessntonvcrtenansence 126 ISO LIMIT SET iscvesterstvatunicnesavennad 127 e ISO INCREMENTS sisciisesideniranawcian 127 FACE REGOG LT wcoscidisnssanvasoninniirenns 127 FOCUS MODE tniissinacensimtaniineiainan 127 QUICK AR scturtsiueiacencdstnnineonnetaerhons 128 e METERING MODE siccsnssecsccccnetessd 128 FLAS eeina 129 e RED EYE REMOVAL 6 129 LRESOLUTION sic scccswicaiiinsattorancaniin 129 DYNAMIC Intelligent dynamic range control 130 e LONG SHTR NR ssiscrstisetessuinminsaaene 130 e SHADING COMP ccccceeeeeees 131 SIE TELE CONV dl cisacdisccatecertawencen 131 e DIGITAL ZOOM cccceeeeeeees 131 IBURST RATE sireenit 131 e AUTO BRACKET siissisciciissazeaisaasans 131 SELF HUMER norena 132 COLOR SPAC E reier 132 S TABILIZER irrien 132 Using the MOTION PICTURE Mode Menu cccsccceeeceseeeeeeseeeenes 133 REC MODE nn 133 e REC QUALITY aannaaien 134 e CONTINUOUS AF scvcsessinneachoainsinss 135 SIE
91. cropped picture will deteriorate e It may not be possible to crop pictures recorded with other equipment e The CROPPING feature is disabled during the following conditions Motion pictures Pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP Pictures taken with RAWs s RAW Or RAW e Information regarding the Face Recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images having undergone CROPPING 192 Playback Editing ASPECT CONV You can convert pictures taken with a R aspect ratio to a ikea a ZR or a J aspect ratio 1 Select ASPECT CONV on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select mwa EB or and then press MENU SET 3 Press lt P gt to select a picture taken with I1 aspect ratio and then press MENU SET 4 Press lt gt to determine the horizontal position and press m MENU SET to set i e Use A to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically A ak e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is men om selected DCN I Exit the menu after it is executed ADJUST SC SET Note e After converting the aspect ratio the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture e You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment e The ASPECT CONV feature is disabled during the following conditions Motion pictures Pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP Pictures taken with RAWs RAW s or RA
92. ction cable supplied e 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 Press A V to select PC and then press MENU SET If USB MODE P66 is set to PC in the SETUP menu in advance the camera will be automatically connected to 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 e 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 Note e Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor optional turn the camera off e Before inserting or removing a card turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable Otherwise data may be destroyed 1 2 Connecting to other equipment E Viewing the contents of the 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 DCIM Images Folder number Colour space P SRGB _ AdobeRGB File number O JPG Still pictures MOV MOTION JPEG Motio
93. ctures e Auto Bracket setting is fixed to LHi 3 2 3 and 0 in the Intelligent Auto Cia or fx3 Mode e When the flash is activated you can take only 1 picture e Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode When White Balance Bracket is set When recording motion pictures 80 Recording Recording Mode eiew P ATSIMI C scuiav Taking Pictures with the Self timer a Press V GIS Touch self timer icon S q etc Select and touch the time setting for the self timer SCANCEM SELECT ET 10 seconds After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals 2 seconds 4 Touch SET Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture When self timer is set to X e A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is pressed halfway e If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused set FOCUS PRIORITY in the CUSTOM menu to OFF P139 e The self timer indicator blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds or 2 seconds _ a e When X5 is selected the self timer indicator blinks again U after the first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 2 seconds after it blinks AN D 81 Recor
94. d face is detected R is displayed in the top right of FJ M and E e 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 the subject the colour 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 e To take pictures in an intended scene it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode 1 37 Basic Note e The following functions are activated automatically Scene Detection Backlight Compensation Face Detection Auto White Balance Intelligent ISO sensitivity control QUICK AF RED EYE REMOVAL I RESOLUTION l L DYNAMIC LONG SHTR NR SHADING COMP FOCUS PRIORITY AF ASSIST LAMP 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 Backlight compensation is automatically applied 38 Basic Recording Mode Easily adjust and record Intelligent Auto Plus Mode The brightness and colour optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences This mode is useful if you do not like dealing wit
95. de Note e Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when METERING MODE is set to L P128 e If it fails to lock AF area will flash in red and disappear Try to lock again e AF Tracking may be disabled in certain picture conditions such as when it is very dark AF Mode will be switched to in that case e In the following cases G operates as When PHOTO STYLE is MONOCHROME When Creative Control Mode is SEPIA e Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases When the subject is too small When the recording location is too dark or bright When the subject is moving too fast When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject When jitter is occurring When zoom is operated 85 Recording About E 23 area focusing Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused This is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting Note e The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set P87 About 1 area focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the centre of the screen Note e Position and size of the AF area can be changed P87 e When the subject is not in the centre of the composition in you can bring the subject into the AF area fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button
96. ded at this time 194 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject e Depending on the lens used picture may be warped slightly or you may see colours along the edge depending on the zoom factor 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 When the lens is attached to another digital camera stabilizer function cannot be turned off or stabilizer function does not work e The Optical Image Stabilizer function of the interchangeable lens H FS014042 or H PS14042 only works correctly with supported cameras When older Panasonic digital cameras DMC GF1 DMC GH1 DMC G1 are used STABILIZER in the REC Mode menu P69 cannot be set to OFF It is recommended to update the firmware of the digital camera at the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc download When using this lens with another make of digital cameras the Optical Image Stabilizer function will not work As of September 2011 For details contact the respective company The flash is not activated e Is the flash closed Press the 4 OPEN button to open the flash P72 The flash is activated 2 times e The flash is activated 2 times The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red Eye Reduction P73 is set so the subj
97. deo input socket White to the audio input socket HDMI socket a AV cable supplied HDMI mini cable optional Align the marks and insert e Check the TV ASPECT P66 when connecting with an AV cable e Check the HDMI MODE P66 when connecting with an HDMI mini cable e Check the direction of the terminals and plug in out straight holding onto the plug It may result in malfunction if it is plugged in obliquely or in the wrong direction e You can enjoy higher quality still pictures and motion pictures by connecting this unit to an HDMI compatible high definition TV using an HDMI mini cable optional 164 Connecting to other equipment 2 Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connecter in use Turn the camera on and then press gt e Input of the TV will switch automatically and playback screen is displayed when connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI mini cable with the VIERA Link P67 set to ON P166 Note e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one when connecting with an AV cable e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional when connecting with an HDMI mini cable Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet e Audio will be played back in monaural e 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 sc
98. ding Note e Time setting for the self timer can also be set by SELF TIMER in the REC Mode menu e Setting of the time setting for the self timer the REC Mode menu is not possible when Intelligent Auto fia or cit Mode is set e When using a tripod etc setting the self timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button e We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self timer e Depending on the recording conditions the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds when m is selected e The flash output may vary slightly when the ys is selected e ha is disabled in Intelligent Auto fia or fX Mode or when White Balance Bracket is set e When amp is set in Intelligent Auto GA or fiX Mode performing the following operations will reset the camera to X Switching to other recording modes Switching the power ON OFF e The self timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures 189 Recording Recording Mode PTAISIMI C Iscniav Taking Pictures with Auto Focus This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected Also it is possible to set the focus to the subject specified on the touch panel Set the TOUCH AF of the TOUCH SETTINGS in the CUSTOM menu to ON Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition ED Set the FOCUS MODE to
99. ding Recording Mode eiex P ATSIMI C Isela Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises 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 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 The camera will remember the face that has been photographed many times and display the registration screen automatically if AUTO REGISTRATION is set to ON 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 PLAY P146 x Names of up to 3 people are displayed Precedence for the names displayed when taking pictures is determined according to the order of registration Note e FACE RECOG_ only works when the AF Mode is set to 8 e During the Burst Mode FACE RECOG picture information can be attached to only the first picture e You cannot use FACE RECOG in the following cases PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS FOOD NIGHT SCENERY ILLUMINATIONS in Scene Mode MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode When rec
100. dl 4 selected CANCE ateSELE GT SET Exit the menu after it is executed MULTI setting Sa RSE Press A F to select the size and then press MENU SET 4 OS Select the picture with A W lt gt and set repeat by OK ee pressing MENU SET then press lt a few times to select rape a OK and execute by pressing MENU SET hacer ga e The setting is cancelled when MENU SET is pressed again e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note e You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in MULTI e The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate e t may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment e The RESIZE feature is disabled during the following conditions Motion pictures Pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP Pictures taken with RAWs s RAW t or RAW Jole Playback Editing CROPPING You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture 1 Select CROPPING on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU SET 3 Use the control dial and press A lt gt to select the parts to be cropped fr Control dial PR AV i gt O Enlargement Reduction JOs Move 4 Press MENU SET e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note e The picture quality of the
101. e Defocus Control function When playing back the pictures this allows you to set either to display or not display the guide screen of the touch panel OFF ON This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding or rewinding pictures using touch operation TOUCH GUIDE TOUCH SCROLL H High speed L Low speed 142 Recording The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is MENU RESUME turned off OFF ON PIXEL REFRESH It will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing e Imaging device and image processing is optimised when the camera is purchased Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded e Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected SENSOR CLEANING Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed e Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on but you can use this function when you see dust P183 It is possible to setup so the shutter will not operate when there is no lens on the unit SHOOT W O LENS You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is not attached correctly Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit e When using a Leica lens mount adaptor DMW MA2M DMW MASR optional set it to ON 43 Pl
102. eative Control Mode FLICKER RED The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the motion picture Applicable modes P A S M OFF 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 120 Note e Shutter speed for recording a motion picture will be fixed to the selected shutter speed when settings other than OFF are selected 190 Recording Perform these settings if you need to Using the CUSTOM Menu For details on how to select the CUSTOM menu settings refer to P57 eUST SET MEM JCC ANCA e Refer to P114 for details e Refer to P59 for details Fn BUTTON SET e Refer to P97 for details This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram OFF ON Position can be set by dragging the histogram P10 e Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen HISTOGRAM A histogram is a graph that displays brightness 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 bright e When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions the histogram is displayed in orange When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than 0 during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode When the flash is activated When the flash is closed When the brightness of the screen i
103. ect should not move until the second flash is activated 192 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor is too bright or dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to a proper level P64 e Check LCD MODE setting P64 It may flicker for an instant or the brightness of the screen may change significantly for an instant e This occurs due to the aperture of the lens changing when the shutter button is pressed half way or when the brightness of the subject changes This is not a malfunction e This may occur more often when a bright lens such as the interchangeable lens H H014 is used for recording in brightly lit outdoor environments 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 170 Others Playback The picture being played back is not rotated or is rotated in an unexpected direction when displayed e You can display the pictures without being rotated when ROTATE DISP P154 is set to OFF e You can rotate pictures with the ROTATE function P154 e You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens P12 that supports the Direction Detection Function P30 and ROTATE DISP is set to ON The picture is not played back There are no recorded pictures e Did you press
104. ed It is executed when YES is selected Exit the menu after it is executed e In PLAYBACK MODE the CANCEL Mode is disabled Note e You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites e You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favourites e The FAVORITE feature is disabled for pictures taken with the QUALITY set to RAW o Playback Editing PRINT SET 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 1 Select PRINT SET on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 3 Select the picture and then press SINGLE MULTI MENU SET T NS 2B PRINT SET FERS aS A 8 ors M 32 gt ra 4 9 Two m go 7 E M N wi gt DATE 1 gt DATE CANCEL o o SeSama FR CANCEL SET Press lt gt to select Press A V lt gt to the picture select the pictures 4 Press A YV to set the number of prints and then press MENU SET to set e When MULTI has been selected repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture e Exit the menu after it is set E Cancelling all the PRINT SET settings 1 Select PRINT SET on the PLAYBACK Mode menu 2 Press A V to select CANCEL and then press
105. efocus control can be set by touching l in the recording screen P41 e Creative Control settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off e White Balance will be fixed to AWB and SENSITIVITY will be fixed to AUTO 110 Recording Adjust the MINIATURE EFFECT settings as desired With MINIATURE EFFECT you can make the subject stand out by intentionally creating defocused and in focus portions You can set the recording orientation defocus orientation and the position and size of the in focus portion 1 Touch MINIATURE EFFECT using Step 2 on P110 2 Touch SET 3 Touch the screen to display the setting screen e You can also display the setting screen by pressing Q MENU Fn 77 2 4 Touch to set the recording orientation defocus orientation a Setting screen when recording with horizontal orientation Setting screen when recording with vertical orientation 5 Touch the in focus portion e It is also possible to move the in focus portion using the cursor button 6 Touch the slide bar to change the size of in focus portion e It can be changed to 3 different sizes e Enlarge reduce can also be performed by rotating the control dial 7 Touch SET Ls Recording Note e When recording using MINIATURE EFFECT Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are being dropped Auto Focus Mode is fixed t
106. eft 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 e We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant silica gel when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet e Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not used the camera for a long period of time 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 caused 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 You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod e 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 When using this unit with a large diameter lens the lens may come into contact with the pedestal depending on the tripod unipod Tighteni
107. emory remaining on the card The recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture e Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow SENSITIVITY is set to AUTO when the camera is shipped Therefore when taking pictures indoors etc noise will appear gt Decrease the ISO sensitivity P126 Increase the setting for NOISE REDUCTION in PHOTO STYLE or lower the setting for each of the items other than NOISE REDUCTION P123 Take pictures in bright places Set the LONG SHTR NR to ON P130 e Is the PICTURE SIZE P124 or the QUALITY P125 set low e Is the DIGITAL ZOOM set P71 192 Others 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 e When you see noticeable flicker or striping while recording a motion picture you can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up FLICKER RED P136 and fixing the shutter speed It is possible to select a shutter speed from 1 50 1 60 1 100 or 1 120 The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene e When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and colour These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indica
108. enu For details on REC Mode menu settings refer to P57 e PHOTO STYLE FOCUS MODE METERING MODE DYNAMIC and DIGITAL ZOOM are common to both the REC Mode menu and MOTION PICTURE Mode menu Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu PHOTO STYLE 6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record It is possible to adjust the items such as colour or picture quality of the effect to your desire Applicable modes P A B M SCN 3S tp STANDARD This is the standard setting 3Vivo VIVID Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast Nar NATURAL Soft effect with low saturation Sono MONOCHROME Monochrome effect with no colour shades onan SCENERY 2 An effect appropriate for sceneries with vivid blue skies and greens Nort PORTRAIT 1 2 An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautiful skin tone S CUST CUSTOM Use the setting registered in advance x1 This is disabled when Intelligent Auto fia or fx Mode or Scene Mode is selected x2 Colour and picture quality are approximately the same as in the SCENERY and PORTRAIT in Scene Mode but it can be adjusted to desired picture quality by using the picture quality adjustment white balance etc 122 Recording E Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press lt P gt to select the type of Photo Style 2 Press A F to select the items and then press lt P gt to adjust Ite
109. er stopping the recording on recording equipment Note e When you play back motion pictures on 4 3 aspect ratio TV you must set TV ASPECT P66 on this unit to 4 3 before starting a copy The image will be vertically long if you play back motion pictures copied with 16 9 setting on a 4 3 aspect TV e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e See the instruction manual for the recording equipment for details about copying and playing back Q N 169 Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO File formats that can be used JPEG RAW MPO AVCHD Motion JPEG It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or MOTION JPEG formats or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as AVCHD using PHOTOfunSTUDIO in the CD ROM MA a pee 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 e Read the separate instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD ROM supplied and how to install it 2 Connect camera to PC e For details on connecting refer to Connecting to a PC P171 3 Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO e For details ref
110. er to the operating instructions of PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF Note e You will not be able to play back the acquired AVCHD motion pictures when the files or folders related to the motion pictures are deleted modified or moved using Windows Explorer or similar so make sure to acquire the AVCHD motion pictures using PHOTOfunSTUDIO 1 0 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC e Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera For details refer to the operating instructions of your PC e 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 recognised 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 Read the separate instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD ROM supplied and how to install it E PC that can be used Windows 98 98SE Can the PHOTOfunSTUDIO be used Can the AVCHD motion picture be acquired to the Cre PC Can the still pictures and MOTION JPEG motion i
111. ere is insufficient brightness SCENERY This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape ARCHITECTURE This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture The guide lines are displayed SPORTS Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast moving events 104 Recording PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the background to make the subject stand out E Setting the AF area 1 Touch the subject to move the AF area AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button 2 Touch SET Note e Quick AF is performed automatically e Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button such as WHITE BALANCE P92 by assigning them to the menu item of the Quick Menu P59 e AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing the cursor button Press 1 5 to return the AF area to the centre of the screen e The obtained effects will differ depending on factors such as the distance to the subject and background and the type of lens used For best results we recommend getting as close as possible to the subject when taking pictures P91 FLOWER Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colours in macro settings The guide lines are displayed E Technique for Flower Mode e We recommend using a tripod and the self timer e We recommend setting the flash to when you take pictures at close range Note
112. es recorded cannot be printed out 74 Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it 1 Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU SET PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT MULTI PRINTS SELECTS PRIN 2 Press A to select PRINT START and then press MENU SET e Refer to P176 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures e Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Press A 2 Press A F to select an item and then press MENU SET tem Description of settings Multiple pictures are printed at one time e Press A W lt P to select the pictures and then press MENU SET MULTI SELECT When MENU SET is pressed again the setting is cancelled e Once the selection is completed press lt a few times to select OK and press MENU SET SELECT ALL Prints all the stored pictures Beor Prints the pictures set in PRINT SET only P156 FAVORITE Prints the pictures set as favourites only P155 3 Press A to select PRINT START and then press MENU SET e If the print check screen has appeared select YES and print the pictures e Refer to P176 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures e Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing o s Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items
113. ess MENU SET DELETE Deleting information of a registered person Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET e Exit the menu after it is set Setting Auto Registration Sensitivity Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done 1 Select FACE RECOG_ from the REC Mode menu and then press MENU SET P57 2 Press Y to select SET and then press MENU SET 3 Press A F to select the item and then press MENU SET p Item Description of settings OFF ON e When the AUTO REGISTRATION is set to ON FACE RECOG_ will be set to ON automatically e For details see Auto Registration on P120 HIGH NORMAL LOW e Select HIGH when recognition proves to be difficult The likelinood of recognition increases but so does the likelinood SENSITIVITY of mistaken recognition AUTO REGISTRATION e Select LOW when mistaken recognition happens frequently e To return to the original settings select NORMAL e Exit the menu after it is set 119 Recording E Auto Registration When AUTO REGISTRATION is set to ON the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances e Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures e It may be extremely hard to recognise only with AUTO REGISTRATION so register the face images with FACE RECOG in the REC Mode menu beforehand
114. f the battery and the terminals are damaged e Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera Bring charged spare batteries when going out e 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 travelling in Dispose of unusable battery e The battery has a limited life e Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion Do not allow battery terminals 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 e If you use the battery charger near a radio the radio reception may be disturbed e Keep the charger 1 m 3 28 feet or more away from radio e The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used This is not a malfunction e 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 e Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean 102 Others About 3D E About 3D recording With the 3D interchangeable lens attached do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance e The 3D effects may be more pronounced and therefore c
115. fit the body cap or a lens when storing the camera Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it Dust reduction function This unit has a dust reduction function that will blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the imaging device This function will function automatically when the camera is turned on but if you see dust perform the SENSOR CLEANING P143 in the CUSTOM menu Removing dirt on the image sensor The image sensor is very precise and delicate so be sure to observe the following when you do have to clean it yourself e Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower brush Be careful not to blow too strongly e Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount e Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched e Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor e lf you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the blower consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre 100 Others About the LCD monitor e Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction e lf 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
116. flash e Open the flash when the flash is to be used P72 e When j A is selected i54 58 i 3 or iS is set depending on the type of subject and brightness e When i8 or i 3 is set Digital Red Eye Correction is enabled e Shutter speed will be slower during i 3 or i8 5965 Basic E Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its colour changes to the usual red When taking pictures A fA PORTRAIT i NIGHT PORTRAIT e Only when iA is selected When FACE RECOG is set to ON E 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 I FPORTRAT A is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set e When ff K or E is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face Detection e 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 RR the shutter speed will be slower than normal Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures e An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking e When FACE RECOG is set to ON and the face similar to the registere
117. g the interchangeable lens H PS14042 please use the focus lever instead of the focus ring e The MF Assist is disabled when using the Digital Zoom or recording motion pictures e MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used but you can display MF Assist by direct operation of the camera using the touch panel or a button 90 Recording Technique for Manual Focus Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject 1 Rotate it a little more gt Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse Ea Note e With the interchangeable lens H PS14042 you can focus by moving the focus lever instead of the focus ring f you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject focus on the subject again e After cancelling Sleep Mode focus on the subject again e f you are taking close up pictures We recommend using a tripod and the self timer P81 The effective focus range depth of field 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 The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly This is not a malfunction About the focus distance reference mark The focus distance reference mark is a mark used Focus range to measure the focus distance Use this when taking pictures with
118. h detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences Set Recording Mode to fj e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 e Except for allowing setting of the brightness and colour Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is identical to Intelligent Auto Mode For details on automatic functions settings which you can change and automatic scene recognition etc refer to P35 and P37 Setting brightness 1 Press A A to display the setting screen 2 Touch the slide bar to set e This will adjust the brightness of the image e Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial e Pressing the A cursor button again returns to the recording screen 39 Basic Setting colour 1 Press gt WB to display the setting screen 2 Touch the slide bar to set e This will adjust the colour of the image from a reddish colour to a bluish colour e Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial e Pressing the cursor button again returns to the recording screen Note e It is also possible to record a picture by touching E e The brightness and colour settings will return to the default centre point when the power switch is switched OFF or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode AQ Basic Recording Mode Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while check
119. hat is the VIERA Link 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 e 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 P67 1 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable optional P164 2 Turn the camera on and then press 3 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 Link OPTION OK RETURN x The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region Operate following the TV instructions displayed on screen Note e To play back the audio of the motion pictures set the SOUND in
120. he 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 8 Do not touch the connection terminals of the card 3 Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow Note e Remove the battery after use e The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged e 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 Before removing the card or battery turn the camera off and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely Otherwise this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost PE Preparation About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit 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 e Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures in AVCHD Also use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in MOTION JPEG SDHC Memory Card e SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB or SDXC Memory Card compatible e
121. he card in this unit When recording a motion picture the screen may go dark e When recording a motion picture the screen may go dark after a certain period to reduce battery consumption but this will not affect the recorded motion picture The screen may be blacked out momentarily or the unit may record noise e 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 Object seems to be warped e Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor This is not a malfunction In motion pictures abnormal clicking and buzzing sounds are recorded The recorded sound is very quiet e With recording in a quiet environment depending on the lenses used the sound of aperture and focus actions may be recorded in motion pictures This is not a malfunction Focus operation while recording motion pictures can be set to OFF with CONTINUOUS AF P44 e Be careful while recording motion pictures because the sounds of the zoom operations buttons and dial operation etc may be recorded e While recording motion pictures plugging the aperture of the microphone with a finger may reduce the level of audio recording or audio may not record at all Also be careful because the operation sound of lenses can easily be recor
122. he control dial to set 1 7O Connecting to other equipment E PAPER SIZE tem Description of setngs ae ememoris ooo rey 101 6 mmx 180 6 mm fore mmateosmm o pma pomar oo mo orm O e Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed E PAGE LAYOUT Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit ltem Description of settings O Settings on the printer are prioritised O A 1 picture with no frame on 1 page nn AnA 1 picture with a frame on 1 page 2 pictures on 1 page 4 pictures on 1 page e 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 BB 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 3 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 lf the number of prints is high the pictures may be printed several times In this case the remaining number of prints indicated may differ from
123. i 4 When DELETE MULTI is selected Touch OK e Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is deleted by selecting YES Note e Do not turn the camera off while deleting Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor optional e Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted it may take some time to delete them e If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected they will not be deleted even if DELETE ALL or ALL DELETE EXCEPT is selected 55 Basic Setting the Menu When MENU SET is pressed REC MODE and 5 menus TREC MOTION PICTURE CUSTOM SETUP and PLAYBACK are displayed In the 5 different menus there are menus that allow you to setup the recording or playback to your preference or make it more fun and easier to use the camera SELECT e_SET 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 IREC This menu lets you set the aspect ratio number of we ie Ea pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording This menu lets you set the REC MODE REC QUALITY and other aspects for motion picture recording W MOTION PICTURE P133 to 136 Operation of the unit such as displaying of the amp C CUSTOM screen and button operations can be set up P137 to 143 according to your preferences Also it
124. ial e During display of the numerical values each press of the cursor button A switches between Programme Shift and Exposure Compensation P76 e Rotate the control dial to display the EXPO METER P138 e The Programme Shift indication appears on the screen when Programme Shift is activated e To cancel Programme Shift turn the camera off or rotate the control dial until the Programme Shift indication disappears E Example of Programme Shift When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used A Aperture value 1 012 34 5 6 78 9 10 1 12 13 14 Ey B Shutter speed T Programme Shift amount a Programme Shift line chart Maz Programme Shift limit A nun 4 2 1 12 l tg 145 1 30 160 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 4000 1 2000 1 4000 B Note e EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value The EV changes with the aperture value or the shutter speed e If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway the aperture value and shutter speed turn red and blink e Programme Shift is cancelled and the camera returns to normal Programme AE Mode if more than 10 seconds pass after Programme Shift is activated However the Programme Shift setting is memorised e Programme Shift will only allow adjustments to be made when there is an adequate amount of light e Programme Shift is available in all SENSITIVITY settings except fiso 43 Basic Recording Mode eiew P ATSIMI C Isela
125. ibility e Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher FH MOTION JPEG e Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC It can be recorded using less storage when there is not much space left on the memory card or when you want to attach the motion picture to an e mail e Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher 133 Recording REC QUALITY This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures Applicable modes m jew PL ATSIMI C sela When AVCHD is selected item Picture size Bit rate Oooo o is Aspect ratio 50i Sensor output is 25 fps 1920x 1080 pixels Approx 17 Mbps 50p Sensor output is 1280 x 720 pixels Approx 17 Mbps 25 fps 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 FSH can record motion pictures with even higher definition and picture quality than SH When MOTION JPEG is selected Note e Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or MOTION JPEG may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback ma
126. idental operation OFF ON POWER ZOOM LENS It is possible to set how the A button to toggle to Intelligent Auto fia or Mode will operate SINGLE PRESS It will switch to Intelligent Auto fia or Mode by pressing A PRESS AND HOLD It will switch to Intelligent Auto GA or amp Mode by pressing E for a while ees BUTTON SWITCH Enables disables the motion picture button OFF ON A BUTTON 14 Recording This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording REC AREA and still picture recording 6 Picture Motion picture e The recording area indicated is a guide line This will switch display between the number of recordable pictures and available recording time o REMAINING SHOTS This will display the number of recordable pictures for still pictures 3 REMAINING TIME This will display the available recording time for motion pictures REMAINING DISP Enables disables the Touch operation The corresponding touch icon is not displayed on the screen when it is set to OFF TOUCH Q MENU el Touch Quick Menu operation OFF ON DEFOCUS CTRL TOUCH SETTINGS __ IE Defocus control operation OFF ON TOUCH SHUTTER Ce Touch shutter operation OFF ON TOUCH AF Operation to focus on the touched subject OFF ON e DEFOCUS CTRL cannot be selected when you use a lens that cannot utilize th
127. ing the screen ii Touch to display the setting screen Touch the slide bar to set e Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial 3 Recording of pictures or motion pictures e It is also possible to record a picture by touching EJ e Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching PS Note e On the Defocus Control setting screen of Intelligent Auto GA or amp Mode the AF Mode is Pressing lt 4 of the cursor button will display the AF area setting screen Size cannot be changed e Blurriness may change during motion picture recording depending on the recording conditions e Aperture is controlled within the range of appropriate exposure during the recording of a motion picture so the aperture may not actually change even when the slide bar is moved depending on the brightness of the subject and the blurriness may not change For example blurriness may not change for dark scenes such as indoors since the aperture is fixed to fully open e Depending on the lens used you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is used but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction e Depending on the lens used operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during the recording of a motion picture when the function is used e Depending on the lens used Defocus Control function may not operate Refer to the website for compatible lenses e In
128. is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on after setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode x6 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in BABY1 BABY2 or PET in Scene Mode 180 Others E In playback Playback Mode P47 Wf Hla Motion picture playback P51 Protected picture P158 Number of prints P156 Picture size P124 A REC MODE when recording motion pictures P133 Recording quality P134 6 Quality P125 7 Battery indication P19 8 9 ORAON Picture number Total pictures Motion picture recording time P51 8m30s 10 Playback Motion Picture P51 11 Delete P54 12 Multi Playback P48 13 Display P50 14 Recording information 15 Age P108 16 Name P108 118 Location P63 Title P147 17 Number of days that have passed since the departure date P63 18 Stamped with text indication P148 Elapsed playback time P51 8m30s 19 Favourites P155 Cable disconnection warning icon P174 20 Folder File number P173 21 Colour space P132 22 Recorded date and time World Time P62 Histogram P50 2 23 x1 m is an abbreviation for minute and s for second 2 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD 3 It is displayed in order of TITLE LOCATION NAME BABY1 BABY2 PET NAME FACE RECOG 4 This is not displayed for m
129. iss a picture taking opportunity Applicable modes P A S M SCN OFF ON 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 e The QUICK AF feature is disabled in the following conditions During the enlarged display using in AF Mode In Preview Mode In low light situations With lenses that only offer Manual Focus With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF METERING MODE Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed Applicable modes P A S M Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically Usually we recommend using this method Centre weighted This is the method used to focus on the subject on the centre of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly Spot This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target 128 Recording KANI e ViN VIssIl tse Note e Refer to P72 for details RED EYE REMOVAL When Red Eye Reduction 4 S is selected Digital Red Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used The camera automatically detects red eye and corrects the picture Applicable modes P A S M SCN OFF ON Note e Only available when AF MODE is set to i8 and Fa
130. items or setting of values etc is performed In these operating instructions turning the control dial is indicated as follows afle Before Use About the Lens E Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification Lee Le Micro Four Thirds mount MICRO MICRO FOURTHIRDS E Four Thirds mount specification lens Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor DMW MA 1 optional Ma Mar FOURTHIRDS E Leica mount specification lens e When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor DMW MA2M DMW MAS3R optional you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses For certain lenses the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from the rated distance When using a Leica lens mount adaptor set SHOOT W O LENS P143 to ON About the lens and functions There are functions that cannot be used or the operation may be different depending on the lens used Auto Focus Auto aperture setting the Direction Detection Function P30 DEFOCUS CTRL P41 STABILIZER P69 QUICK AF P128 SHADING COMP A POWER ZOOM LENS P141 The interchangeable lens H H014 H FS014042 or H PS14042 is compatible with the Auto Focus and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures With the interchangeable lens
131. ity becomes too great and you may not see the 3D effect at the edges of the image e Using the 3D interchangeable lens darkens the lens and so the automatically adjusted ISO sensitivity may be set higher than normal e Up to approx 640 3D pictures can be recorded on a 2 GB card When the aspect ratio is set to Z and the quality is set to KI sts e Read the operating instructions of the 3D interchangeable lens for details 100 Connecting to other equipment E Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens H FT012 optional the following feature will be disabled Recording functions e Auto Focus Manual Focus operation e Aperture setting e Zoom operation e Recording motion pictures 1 e HIGH DYNAMIC in Creative Control Mode e Defocus control function x1 The motion picture button and the MOTION PICTURE Mode menu will be unavailable or unusable REC Mode menu e PICTURE SIZE 2 QUALITY 3 FOCUS MODE QUICK AF RED EYE REMOVAL lLRESOLUTION ILDYNAMIC SHADING COMP EX TELE CONV DIGITAL ZOOM STABILIZER x2 The setting is fixed as shown below Aspect ratio Picture size 1600 x 1200 pixels 1600x1064 pixels 1600x904 pixels sss 1440 1440 pixels x3 When attaching 3D interchangeable lens the following icons are displayed EN 2 MPO Fine Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded simultaneously EI J MPO
132. layed on the screen 90 Preparation E Playback When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Playback time Approx 270 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Playback time Approx 250 min When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Playback time Approx 270 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 Using the AUTO of LCD MODE or MODE of LCD MODE When flash is used repeatedly e 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 Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery e Check that this unit is turned off e 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 e If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product A 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 t
133. le modes m jex PLATSIMI C Isela ASPECT RATIO of a 4 3 TV mwa ASPECT RATIO of a 35 mm film camera i ASPECT RATIO of a high definition TV etc Square aspect ratio Note e The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing P199 129 Recording PICTURE SIZE 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 Applicable modes mex PLATSIMI C Isela When the aspect ratio is Ei 12M 4000x3000 pixels BIM 6M 2816X2112 pixels Ss 3M 2048x 1536 pixels When the aspect ratio is R 10 5M 4000x2672 pixels M 5M 2816x1880 pixels Ss 2 5M 2048x 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio is fe 9M 4000x2248 pixels EX M 4 5M 2816x1584 pixels 1920x 1080 pixels When the aspect ratio is 9M 2992x2992 pixels BAM 4 5M 2112x2112 pixels S 2M 1504x1504 pixels Note e If you set EX TELE CONV P71 to ON 4 is displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio e A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels The higher the numbers of pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor 124 Recording QUALITY Set the compression rate at which the pictures a
134. lowly The background will not become a blur When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily 70 Recording Recording Mode aeiex P ATSIMI C seio Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can only use the Optical Zoom in fia fj and the Optical Zoom the Extra Tele Conversion in mode E Optical Zoom You can zoom out to record landscapes etc in wide angle Wide or zoom in to make people and objects appear closer Tele by rotating the zoom ring e The interchangeable lens H H014 or H PS14042 does not support the zoom ring function e With the interchangeable lens H PS14042 you can perform zoom operations by moving the zoom lever instead of the zoom ring P9 E Extra Tele Conversion EX To enlarge further set the EX TELE CONV in the REC Mode menu or the MOTION PICTURE Mode menu to ON e When the EX TELE CONV REC Mode menu is used set the picture size to M or S picture size with BA E Digital Zoom Further enlargement is possible by setting the DIGITAL ZOOM in the REC Mode menu or the MOTION PICTURE Mode menu to 2x or 4x E Types of zooms and recording magnification Feature Optical Zoom Sana o Digital Zoom when taking still Recording Different depending on pictures 2X l 2x magnification the lens used when recording motion 4x pictures 3 1 x The higher the Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration magnification le
135. m e Menu item can be switched by touching lt iD gt 83 Select and touch the setting 4 Touch EXIT to exit menu once the setting is completed Note e When MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode is set or when the Q MENU Fn is set to Fn touch fea to display the Quick Menu 59 Basic mM Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Up to 10 items to be used can be setup as Quick Menus Set the menu items depending on the recording conditions etc 1 Touch RA MOTION PIC SET JIMAA AVCHD FSH wat AES Air SELECTA Nir 2 Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the bottom row a Items that can be setup as Quick Menus Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen e If there is no empty space in the bottom row drag it into the menu item to be replaced New item can be set replacing the old item e When the item is dragged from the bottom row to the top row the setting will be cancelled and that space will become empty e Menu item or Settings can be switched by touching gt e Items that can be set are as follows REC Mode menu e PICTURE SETTING P123 124 e ILD YNAMIC P130 e QUALITY P125 e EX TELE CONV e SENSITIVITY P126 still pictures motion pictures P71 e FOCUS MODE P31 BURST RATE P77 e METERING MODE P128 e AUTO BRACKET P79 e FLASH P72 e SELF TIMER P81 e I LRESOLUTION P129 e STABILIZER P69
136. m Effect Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture CONTRAST Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture The picture is sharply defined SHARPNESS The picture is softly focused The colours in the picture become vivid SATURATION The colours in the picture become natural The noise reduction effect is enhanced Picture resolution NE NOISE may deteriorate slightly REDUCTION The noise reduction effect is reduced You can obtain pictures with higher resolution e Registered settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off e If you adjust the picture quality is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen e Colour can be changed by SATURATION when MONOCHROME is selected e Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto GA or Mode and the Scene Mode 3 Press YW to select Custom setting and then press MENU SET e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected e Setting can be registered in CUSTOM Note e In Photo Style the camera may do something equivalent to pull processing or push processing to create a picture with particular characteristics The shutter soeed may become very slow at this time ASPECT RATIO This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method Applicab
137. motion picture recording When REC AREA P142 is set to angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed e When the EX TELE CONV is set to ON the angle of view will change when the screen is switched between the still picture screen and motion picture screen because the zoom factor is different between still pictures and motion pictures P71 e Sound will not be recorded with MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode e With MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode approximately 1 10 of the time period is recorded If you record for 10 minutes the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long e lf you end motion picture recording after a short time when using MINIATURE EFFECT of the Creative Control Mode the camera may go on recording for a certain period Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes e The SENSITIVITY will be set to AUTO for motion pictures when recording motion pictures Also the ISO LIMIT SET will not operate e When recording a motion picture STABILIZER will be fixed to I even if it is set to iW e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor optional when recording motion pictures P178 e If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor optional the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor optional is disconnected etc the motion picture being recorded will not be rec
138. n pictures RW2 Pictures in RAW files MPO 3D pictures MISC DPOF print Favourite AVCHD AVCHD Motion pictures A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations e After NO RESET P68 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 make of camera e When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder E Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the f icon in task tray displayed on the PC and then click Eject DMC XXX 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 e Data can now be read only from the card into the PC e When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode e If your camera is in PTP mode please change it before attempting to play AVCHD motion pictures 1 3 gt Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera s LCD
139. n any recording conditions Forced Flash e Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the OFF flash is not permitted e Close the flash to turn if off if it has been used The flash is activated twice The interval between the first and second flash is longer when 4 J or s is set The subject should not move until the second flash is activated 1 73 Recording E Available flash settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode O Available Not available Initial setting of Scene Mode Peas ee Ee e es ape ALE eS iA is displayed e The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed Set the flash setting again if necessary e The flash setting is memorised 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 E The available flash range e The available flash range is an approximation When the When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used interchangeable lens H aoe is Available flash range according to focal length of lens used When the Eea ratio is aoo flash Wide to 17 mm to 17 mm Tele AUTO in ai a oi feet Vignetting Kalda aA 0 m 3 28 feet aa n 32 feet E a occurs due to the to 3 4 m o i feet light of the flash 11 2 feet n feet
140. n one picture taken every 30 seconds 19 Preparation E Recording motion pictures AVCHD Recording with picture quality set to FSH When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Recordable time Approx 150 min Actual recordable time Approx 75 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Recordable time Approx 130 min Actual recordable time Approx 65 min When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Recordable time Approx 140 min Actual recordable time Approx 70 min MOTION JPEG Recording with picture quality set to HD When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Recordable time Approx 160 min Actual recordable time Approx 80 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Recordable time Approx 140 min Actual recordable time Approx 70 min When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Recordable time Approx 150 min Actual recordable time Approx 75 min e 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 e Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply ON OFF starting stopping recording etc e Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds Also motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Remaining time for continuous recording is disp
141. nd pressing MENU SET Drag the screen to align the subject on the cross point of the crosshair in the centre of the screen e It is also possible to move the focus position with the cursor button e Pressing 1 6 will bring the focus position back to the centre position e On the assist screen it is also possible to record a picture by touching E Note e The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the METERING MODE P128 is set to At the edge of the screen the metering may be affected by the brightness around the AF area 88 Recording Recording Mode eiex P ATSIMI C seio Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus EJ set the FOCUS MODE in REC Mode menu to MF P57 B Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject e When MF ASSIST in the CUSTOM menu is set to ON turning the focus ring switches to the assist screen and enlarges the display MF Assist e MF guide is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is rotated if the MF GUIDE in the CUSTOM menu is set to ON You can check the direction of rotation of the focus ring is toward the near side or the far side e With the interchangeable lens H PS14042 you can focus by moving the focus lever instead of the focus ring P9
142. nd etc gt Turn the camera off and on If the message persists contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre 190 Others Troubleshooting First try out the following procedures P191 201 If the problem is not resolved it may be improved by selecting RESET P68 on the SETUP menu 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 e Charge the battery e If you leave the camera on the battery will be exhausted Turn the camera off frequently by using the ECONOMY Mode etc P65 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 P67 Recording Taking pictures is not possible The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed e Is the subject focused FOCUS PRIORITY is set to ON at the time of purchase and so you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused set FOCUS PRIORITY in the CUSTOM menu to OFF P139 The recorded picture is whitish e Picture might look whitish
143. ng the screw with the lens and pedestal in contact with each other may damage this unit or the lens Therefore it is recommended to attach the tripod adaptor DMW TA1 optional before mounting on the tripod unipod e Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully About the shoulder strap e If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens more than about 1 kg 35 3 oz to the camera body do not carry the camera by the shoulder strap Hold the camera and the lens when carrying them 106 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 gt Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting P158 THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED e This feature can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard If you want to delete some pictures format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P68 CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE TITLE EDIT TEXT STAMP or PRINT SET cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard MEMORY CARD ERROR 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 P68 Data will be deleted LENS NOT FOUND OR YC SHOOT W O LENS IS SET T
144. o J Burst Mode Auto Bracket Defocus Control or Digital Zoom cannot be used No sound is recorded in motion pictures Approximately 1 10 of the time period is recorded If you record for 10 minutes the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long e Pressing Q MENU Fn J on the setting screen returns the recording orientation to horizontal recording the in focus portion to the centre and the size of the in focus portion to intermediate size of the 3 in focus sizes e When the Focus Mode is set to MF move the focused location to the in focus portion e lf you end motion picture recording after a short time the camera may go on recording for a certain period Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes 112 Recording Recording Mode Taking Pictures in Custom Mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with CUST SET MEM to suit the picture taking conditions Initial setting of the Programme AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially Set Recording Mode to e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 B Select and touch the custom settings e Settings for the selected custom set are displayed e Only some of the menu items are displayed Refer to the following for the menu items that are displayed Gar QUICK AF AF ASSIST LAMP ISO LIMIT SET AF MF LONG SHTR NR SHOOT W O LENS AUTO R
145. or 2 seconds it will return to original status Operate control panel by touching z by frame rewind Frame by frame forward while pausing while pausing B Increase volume level Reduce volume level displayed when playing back motion pictures recorded with MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode e About fast forward rewind playback Touch gt j during playback to fast forward touch faj to fast rewind The fast forward rewind speed increases if you touch f gt il aal again The display on the screen changes from gt gt to gt gt gt Touch puf to resume normal playback speed When using a high capacity card it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual Note e To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC use the QuickTime or the PHOTOfunSTUDIO software on the CD ROM supplied e Motion pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit e Motion pictures recorded with MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode play back at approximately 10 times speed s52 Basic Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture dy Touch pmf during Motion Picture playback using touch operation A Touch J e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected Touch io to exit Motion Picture playback after it is executed Note
146. or the focus range of flash when AUTO is set refer to P74 e The setting is fixed to iso in the following cases In SPORTS BABY 1 BABY2 and PET in Scene Mode 120 Recording ISO LIMIT SET It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject Applicable modes P A S OFF 200 400 800 1600 Note e It will work when the SENSITIVITY is set to AUTO or fiso e ISO LIMIT SET is disabled during motion picture recording ISO INCREMENTS SENSITIVITY settings between ISO160 and ISO6400 are changed for every 1 3 EV Applicable modes PTAISIMI C Iscniav 1 3 EV 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6400 1 EV 160 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 Note e When the setting is changed from 1 3 EV to 1 EV SENSITIVITY will be set to value closest to the value set during the 1 3 EV Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back to 1 3 EV It will stay as the setting selected for 1 EV FACE RECOG Note e Refer to P115 for details FOCUS MODE AFS AFC MF Note e Refer to P31 for details 12 Recording 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 m
147. orded e It will be recorded in following categories for certain Recording Modes A motion picture recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while recording motion picture e Programme AE Mode e Aperture Priority AE Mode e Shutter Priority AE Mode e Manual Exposure Mode e PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS PET in Scene Mode e BABY 1 BABY 2 in Scene Mode Portrait Mode e NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY ILLUMINATIONS in Scene Mode Normal motion picture Low Light Mode 46 Basic Playing Back Pictures Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures ii Press gt Forward or rewind the image by dragging P10 the screen horizontally Forward drag from right to left Rewind drag from left to right e It is also possible to forward or rewind the image by pressing lt gt of the cursor button 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 E To finish playback Press gt again press the motion picture button or press the shutter button halfway Note e This camera complies with the DCF standard Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Informa
148. ording motion pictures e Auto face registration is disabled when the FOCUS MODE is set to manual MF e Similarity in facial features can result in one person being recognised as another e Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognise 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 PLAY e Even when Face Recognition information is changed P119 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 PLAY e To change the name information of the pictures taken perform the REPLACE in FACE REC EDIT P159 sF los 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 Point of recording when registering the face images e 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 with registering hair when registering e Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when registering Flash will not flash during registration E
149. ords 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 e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time 102 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera remove the battery or the DC coupler optional or disconnect the power plug from the outlet Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth e 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 e Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry dustless cloth e 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 e When using a chemical cloth be sure to follow the accompanying instructions E About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses Depending on the recording conditions dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture To prevent debris or dust adhering to internal parts of the body avoid changing the lens in a dusty environment and always
150. ortion of the screen to indicate the exposure Set Recording Mode to jfj e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 Rotate the control dial to set the aperture and shutter speed e Each press of the cursor button A switches between Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed Setting Manual Exposure Assistance E Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate UU UU Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value iii Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value Mii e The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen Oe Recording Note e Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching F aperture or SS shutter speed and then dragging the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu P59 e The brightness of the LCD monitor and the recorded pictures may differ Check the pictures on the playback screen e Rotate the control dial to display the EXPO METER Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red e f the exposure is not adequate the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway e Display of the shutter speed will count down when the shutter speed is set slow and the shutter button is pressed all the way e We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow e When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1 16
151. otion pictures recorded in AVCHD MOTION JPEG 181 P19 3318 17 J DAY 16 14 Detailed information display 14 F2 5 60 4 to we iso 160 AFS M Weer ioFF LRE P ist a a 22 AR N 13 5 6 21 Histogram display Others 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 e 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 e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e lf this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor 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 c
152. peed changes depending on the identified scene Note e Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting e Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO Red Eye Reduction etc It causes a malfunction e Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash s rated distance may appear too bright or too dark e You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating the flash is charging e When you take a picture beyond the available flash range white balance may be set incorrectly e When you use certain lenses light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures e When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached the lower portion of the photo may turn dark vignetting effect and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood We recommend detaching the lens hood e lt may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture Take a picture after the access indication disappears e The Red Eye Reduction effect differs between people Also if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash the effect may not be evident 75 Recording Recording Mode PTAISIC Iscniay
153. 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 a card About the Lens e Do not press the lens with excessive force e Do not leave 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 e When there is dirt water oil and fingerprints etc on the surface of the lens the picture may be affected Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft dry cloth before and after taking pictures e Do not place the lens mount facing downwards Do not allow the lens mount contacts Q to become dirty 184 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 e 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 o
154. quipment e SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment e Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB 64 GB http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Check via the label on the card etc CLAssS C CcLassG cS e g Access to the card The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card e Do not turn this unit off remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor optional when the access indication is lit when pictures are being written read or deleted 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 Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only aye Preparation Note 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 format data is restored
155. r This is not a malfunction A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture 19 Others THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED appears on the screen e ls it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment In such cases these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black e When Digital Red Eye Correction A amp amp is in operation if you take a picture of subject with red colour surrounded by a skin tone colour that red part may be corrected to black by the Digital Red Eye Correction function It is recommended to take pictures with the flash closed Flash Mode set to ZA or or RED EYE REMOVAL set to OFF P129 Motion pictures recorded with this model can not be played back on other equipment e Playback of motion pictures recorded with this unit Motion JPEG may not be possible with other companies digital cameras Also Panasonic s digital cameras LUMIX may also not be able to play them back x Introduced prior to December 2008 and FS and LS series introduced in 2009 e Motion pictures recorded with AVCHD cannot be played back with devices that are not compatible with AVCHD Some AVCHD compatible devices may not be able to play them correctly TV PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television e Is the camera connected to the T
156. ra again e If the card cannot be formatted please try another card before contacting your nearest Service Centre 68 Recording Recording Mode aeiew P ATSIMI C scuiav Optical Image Stabilizer Using one of these modes jitter during picture taking is detected and the camera automatically compensates the jitter enabling jitter free images to be taken A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required The interchangeable lens H H014 does not support the stabilizer function The interchangeable lens H FS014042 or H PS14042 supports the stabilizer function E Setting the Stabilizer in the REC Mode menu 1 Select STABILIZER in the REC Mode menu P57 2 Press A F to select the setting and then press MENU SET STABILIZER does not work OFF This can be selected only when using a lens without the O 1 S switch g Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for Normal Camera shake is corrected for up down movements This mode is ideal for panning a method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed direction This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto fia or j Mode e The STABILIZER feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer e Exit the menu after it is set 69 Recording E Preventing jitter camera shake When the jitter alert
157. re to be stored Applicable modes mejex PL ATSIMI C Isela nia A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority JPEG A standard image quality JPEG image This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of pixels RAW RAW JPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image sis or RAW simultaneously RAW RAW You can only record RAW images 1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels L for each image aspect ratio Note e You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files You can save RAW files in a file format JPEG TIFF etc that can be displayed on your PC etc develop them and edit them using the software SILKYPIX Developer Studio by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD ROM supplied e The following effects are not reflected in RAW images PHOTO STYLE RED EYE REMOVAL I L RESOLUTION I DYNAMIC and COLOR SPACE in REC Mode menu Scene Mode Creative Control Mode RAW images are recorded with a smaller data volume than RAWszs Or RAW e When the QUALITY is set to RAW the PRINT SET and FAVORITE features are disabled e You cannot set to RAWs s RAW Or RAW in the following cases When White Balance Bracket is set 129 Recording SENSITIVITY This allows the sensitivity to light
158. reen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off e 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 Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing e You can view pictures on TVs in other countries regions which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set VIDEO OUT in the SETUP menu e During HDMI output no picture is displayed on the LCD monitor e When using single screen playback during HDMI output the LCD monitor on the camera will display Sy the picture will not be displayed To change the display information touch A 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 In all other cases connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable supplied and play back the motion picture e For cards compatible with playback refer to the operating instructions of the TV J69 Connecting to other equipment Playback using VIERA Link HDMI HDAVI Control W
159. rking P183 it is not a malfunction There is a sound from lens unit e It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the power is turned ON or OFF and it is not a malfunction e You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the LCD monitor may suddenly change when the brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera but there is no effect on recording The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture This is not a malfunction An unreadable language was selected by mistake gt Press MENU SET select the SETUP menu icon amp and then select the 0 icon to set the desired language P68 Part of the picture is flashing in black and white e This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area P138 e Is the HIGHLIGHT set to ON A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway e In dark places the AF Assist Lamp P140 lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on e ls AF ASSIST LAMP on the CUSTOM menu set to ON P140 e The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places The camera becomes warm e The surface of the camera may become warm during use This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera The clock is reset e If you do not use the camera for a long time the clock may be reset PLEASE SET THE CLOCK message will be displayed please re set
160. rmat an OMG nen 24HRS a a UD Preparation Touch SET to set Touch SET in the confirmation screen Note e The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built in clock battery even without the battery Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built in battery e If the clock is not set the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with TEXT STAMP P148 or order a photo studio to print the pictures e Be sure to set the correct date and time otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the picture is printed s97 Basic Selecting the Recording Mode ED Press MENU SET A Touch REC MODE e A screen listing the Recording Mode is displayed e It is also possible to display the screen listing the Recording Mode by touching the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode 83 Touch the Recording Mode to select e GJ is turned on when is touched and a description of the Recording Mode is displayed when Recording Mode is touched It will return to the screen listing the Recording Mode when CANCEL is touched and J will turn off 290 lt Basic E Basic Intelligent Auto Mode P35 The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera Intelligent Auto Plus Mode P39 Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record Programme AE Mode P42
161. s fixed on the first picture x2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the subject 3 Burst speed takes priority and focus is estimated within possible range Note e When the burst speed is set to H when FOCUS MODE is AFS or MF the exposure and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well Depending on the brightness of the subject the second picture and subsequent pictures may be brighter or darker e Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places the burst speed pictures second may become slower e BURST RATE is fixed to H in the Intelligent Auto GX or J Mode e When the flash is activated you can take only 1 picture e The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode When White Balance Bracket is set When recording motion pictures 78 Recording Recording Mode eiew P ATSIMI C Isela Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 5 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed With Auto Bracket STEP 3 1 3 SEQUENCE 0 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture AUTO BRACKET B Touch Auto Bracket icon KE amp etc pee EE 5 L L 4 Q TA 36KT 1 3 AUTO BRACKET 83 Select and touch the step ee ee 4 Touch SE
162. s not correctly displayed in dark places When the exposure is not adequately adjusted e The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode e The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc 13 Recording This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture OFF ESI BK H Position can be set by dragging the e GUIDE LINE 9 on the guide line P10 e When it is difficult to move the guide line on the screen edge by touch operation use the cursor button to set the position e Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen 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 When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back HIGHLIGHT white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white OFF ON e lf there are any white saturated areas we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative P76 referring to the histogram P137 and then taking the picture again It may result in a better quality picture e There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash If HIGHLIGHT is set to ON in this case the area directly
163. sens 34 e Switching the Information Displayed on the recording SCreen 008 34 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode 39 Easily adjust and record Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 39 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control FUNCION esseri aeai 41 Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings Programme AE Mode 42 Recording Motion Picture 00 44 e How to set focus when recording a motion picture Continuous AF 44 e Recording Motion Picture 45 Playing Back Pictures Motion Pictures 47 e Playing Back Pictures ceiwciswisitseweecuasce 47 e Changing the information displayed on the playback screen 006 50 e Playing Back Motion Pictures 51 e Creating Still Pictures from a Motion PICIU O rcr pesueseeavenmobececotauubiceycanchaweres 53 Deleting Pictures iicisscssicacectisrnermnessecieceum 54 Setting the Menu sicicssisieinesiionnusianncinivestens 56 e Setting menu items cee 57 Setting the Quick Menu ccccceee 59 About the Setup Menu cccccceee 61 Recording Optical Image Stabilizer 0000 69 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 71 Taking Pictures using the Flash 72 e Switching to the appropriate flash Se LID E E A T 72 Compensating the Exposure 76 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode T
164. shake may be seen on the screen e For the AFC feature refer to the website on P12 MF Set the focus manually P89 e Exit the menu after it is set 293 Basic 3 Press the shutter button halfway Focus Mode ee SEE focused focused aFeea OSC SSCSC S Som SC Beps times When the subject is When the subject is not focused focused x1 When AF Mode is set to E the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be displayed momentarily while pressing halfway x2 A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway e When brightness is insufficient in AFC perform the same operation as in AFS Here the AFC on the screen will go yellow and change to AFS Note e The focus range is different depending on the lens used When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used 0 18 m 0 59 feet to When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used 0 3 m 0 99 feet to When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used 0 2 m 0 66 feet Wide to focal length 20 mm to 0 3 m 0 99 feet focal length 21 mm to Tele to E Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus e Fast moving subjects extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast e 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 subjec
165. sic is played back AUDIO Audio only for motion pictures is played back e DURATION can be set only when OFF has been selected as the EFFECT setting 145 Playback Editing PLAYBACK MODE Playback in NORMAL PLAY PICTURE PLAY AVCHD PLAY MOTION JPEG PLAY 3D PLAY CATEGORY PLAY or FAVORITE PLAY can be selected 1 Select PLAYBACK MODE on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select the item and then press MENU SET e Refer to P162 for the method to playback 3D PLAY pictures in 3D When CATEGORY PLAY is selected in above step 2 3 Press A V lt gt to select the category and then press MENU SET to set e If a picture is found in a category the category icon turns blue e Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below d gt SEARCHING Recording information e g Scene Modes Les FACE RECOG a CATEGORY FREI VASES ka YO tm EH CANCEL SELECT Se_SET Recording information e g Scene Modes SPORTS PARTY PORTRAIT PORTRAIT SOFT SKIN NIGHT PORTRAIT i NIGHT PORTRAIT BABY 1 BABY2 i BABY BABY 1 BABY2 i BABY TRAVEL DATE Motion pictures SCENERY i SCENERY ARCHITECTURE SUNSET iI SUNSET NIGHT PORTRAIT i NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY i NIGHT SCENERY ILLUMINATIONS xPress A W lt to select the person to play back and then press MENU SET 146 Pla
166. slide show e Normal Playback resumes after the slide show finishes 144 Playback Eaiting E Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as A W lt 4 gt Oa poes oOo A fico recuse O meon CHD Control dial Volume adjustment Q x These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode or during motion picture playback e The menu screen is restored when 1 69 is pressed E Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting EFFECT or SETUP on the slide show menu screen EFFECT This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next NATURAL SLOW SWING URBAN OFF AUTO e When URBAN has been selected the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect e AUTO can be used only when CATEGORY SELECTION has been selected The pictures are played back with the recommended effects in each category e EFFECT is set to OFF when playing a slide show with motion pictures only e While viewing pictures in Portrait Mode vertical some selections in the EFFECT feature are disabled SETUP DURATION or REPEAT can be set DURATION 1SEC 2SEC 3SEC 5SEC REPEAT OFF ON OFF There will be no sound Music is played when the still pictures are played AUTO back and audio is played when the motion pictures are played back MUSIC Mu
167. splayed if HIGHLIGHT P138 in the CUSTOM menu is set to ON 3 If it is not operated for a certain length of time fose alone will be displayed x1 2 3 e Histogram is displayed in R red G green B blue and Y luminance during the playback 50 Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures e This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were taken with this model only e Motion pictures in AVCHD format that can be played back on this unit are AVCHD motion pictures that were recorded with this unit AVCHD format including AVCHD Lite motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras LUMIX only ds Press gt Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon amp 8 H and then touch E to play back a 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 e Some information recording information etc is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD e Pressing the cursor button A to allows you to play back motion pictures Display at the bottom right of the screen while playing back corresponds to A W lt gt on the cursor button 8 Basic E Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen e If no operation is performed f
168. splayed until shutter button is pressed halfway e If it is set to HOLD when the camera is set to J j or X switching of the playback screen display or enlargement by rotating the control dial is possible during Auto Review e Regardless of the Auto Review setting pictures will automatically be reviewed when taking burst pictures with H set and recording with Auto Bracket Will not hold e If HIGHLIGHT is set to ON white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when the Auto Review function is activated e AUTO REVIEW is disabled when Burst Mode is set to M or L e When AUTO REGISTRATION in FACE RECOG is set to ON AUTO REVIEW can only be set to 3SEC or 5SEC 65 Basic Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable supplied SELECT ON CONNECTION USB MODE Select either PC or PictBridge PTP if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge da PictBridge PTP Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge PC Set after or before connecting to a PC Set to match the colour television system in each country VIDEO OUT NTSC Video output is set to NTSC system PAL Video output is set to PAL system e This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable optional is connected Set to match the type of TV EA TV AS
169. st the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels e When you connect the camera to a TV the volume of the TV speakers does not change Brightness colour or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor is adjusted 1 Select the settings by pressing A 3 MONITOR 24 MONITOR V and adjust with lt gt or the SSI control dial 2 Press MENU SET to set e Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor However this does not affect the recorded pictures The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on how bright it is around the camera AX AUTO The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera LCD MODE 7x MODE1 Make the LCD monitor brighter 2k MODE2 Set the LCD monitor to the standard brightness 3k MODE3 Make the LCD monitor darker e The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor However this does not affect the recorded pictures e The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard brightness after 30 seconds when recording in MODE1 It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation e If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc shining on it use your hand or another object to block the light e The number of recordable pictures decreases in AUTO and MODE1 e AUTO is only availa
170. t to sRGB colour space This is widely used in computer related equipment AdobeRGB Colour space is set to AdobeRGB colour space AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional printing because it has a greater range of reproducible colours than sRGB Note e Depending on the colour space setting the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown P1000001 JPG Ir P sRGB _ AdobeRGB e Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB e The setting is fixed to SRGB when recording motion pictures STABILIZER OFF Egg Note e Refer to P69 for details 132 Recording Using the MOTION PICTURE Mode Menu For details on MOTION PICTURE Mode menu settings refer to P57 e PHOTO STYLE FOCUS MODE METERING MODE DYNAMIC and DIGITAL ZOOM are common to both the REC Mode menu and MOTION PICTURE Mode menu Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu For details refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in REC Mode menu REC MODE This sets up the data format of motion pictures Applicable modes fia ing Q AVG GMa 8 AVCHD e Select this format to record HD high definition video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection e It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD Refer to the instructions of the device used for details on compat
171. taking conditions including the following cases the face detection function may fail to work making it impossible to detect faces The AF Mode is switched to EE 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 84 Recording Setting up t AF Tracking Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves Dynamic tracking E When operating the touch panel You can lock the subject by touching it e Perform the operation after cancelling the touch shutter function e The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked e Lock is cancelled when i is touched E When operating buttons Place the subject in the AF tracking frame and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject a AF tracking frame e AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject e The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released e Lock is cancelled when MENU SET is pressed e Tracking AF and Face Detection will switch every time lt 4 is pressed in the Intelligent Auto GA or 3 Mo
172. te Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness E Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin As the colour temperature increases the picture becomes more bluish As the colour temperature decreases the picture becomes more reddish 1 Select K and then touch WB K SET 2 Touch the colour temperature setting bar e It is also possible to set the values by touching A V or pressing A V of the cursor button e You can set a colour temperature from 2500K to 10000K 3 Touch SET 94 Recording E Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance 1 Select the White Balance and then touch ADJUST 2 Touch within the frame to finely adjust e You can finely adjust also by touching G M A B or pressing A W lt gt of the cursor button lt A AMBER ORANGE gt B BLUE BLUISH A G GREEN GREENISH V M MAGENTA REDDISH 3 Touch SET Note e If you finely adjust the White Balance to A amber the White Balance icon on the screen will change to orange If you finely adjust the White Balance to B blue the White Balance icon on the screen will change to blue e If you finely adjust the White Balance to G green or M
173. te a malfunction e When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting LED lighting fixture mercury lamp sodium lighting etc the colours and screen brightness may change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen Bright spot not in subject is recorded e This could be an inactive pixel Perform PIXEL REFRESH P143 in the CUSTOM menu Subject cannot be locked AF tracking not possible e Set the AF area to the distinctive colour of the subject if there is a part that is different from the surrounding colour P85 193 Others Motion pictures Recording motion pictures is not possible e You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power ON when using a large Capacity card Motion picture recording stops in the middle e Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures in AVCHD Also use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in MOTION JPEG e 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 on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times or 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 P68 t
174. te let a y my A e Repeat these steps for each picture Ye Si 2 S x k e The settings are cancelled when pots ribs lt a MENU SET is pressed again Ree nay ae n QE 2 e Exit the menu after it is set LEETE SET CANCEI SELECT SET CANCEL Press lt gt to select Press A V lt to the picture select the pictures E Cancelling all the PROTECT settings 1 Select PROTECT on the PLAYBACK Mode menu 2 Press A V to select CANCEL and then press MENU SET e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note e The PROTECT feature is only designed to work with this camera e Even if you protect pictures on a card they will be deleted if 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 156 Playback Editing FACE REC EDIT You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images Select FACE REC EDIT on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 Press A V to select REPLACE or DELETE and then press MENU SET Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU SET Press lt P gt to select the person and then press MENU SET When REPLACE is selected Press A V lt gt to select the person to replace and then press MENU SET e Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when YES is SEANCELY SELE
175. the clock P26 200 Others The file numbers are not recorded consecutively e 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 P173 The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers e 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 Perform the CALIBRATION P67 Z201 e G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System MNAC Hi a standard e Micro Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Xx DOLBY Corporation in Japan the United States the European DIGITAL Union and other countries CREATOR e Four Thirds and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation in Japan the United States the European Union and other Ki ED mil countries e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e The AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e M
176. the histogram by dragging it P10 3 Touch 0M to cancel the Touch Shutter function Note If FOCUS PRIORITY is ON when the Focus Mode is set to AFS and the Touch Shutter fails if the AF area briefly turns red and disappears this signifies that the picture cannot be taken under the current conditions When set to AFC the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green but if the subject comes into focus while you are touching the screen the picture will be taken e Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the METERING MODE P128 is set to _ At the edge of the screen the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Touch 1 to change e Screen will switch as follows With information 2 Without information x1 Guide lines are displayed when the GUIDE LINE of the CUSTOM menu is set to anything except OFF x2 Histograms are displayed when the HISTOGRAM of the CUSTOM menu is set to ON It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the EXPO METER of the CUSTOM menu to ON P138 34 Basic Recording Mode 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
177. the number set e Only pictures taken in JPEG format can be printed Those taken in RAW will use the JPEG pictures that were simultaneously created If an equivalent JPEG picture is not available no print will take place 77 Others Optional accessories Protector Filter optional The MC protector optional is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light so it can always be used to protect the camera s lens The ND filter optional reduces the amount of light to approximately 1 8th equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments without affecting the colour balance PL filter optional will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non spherical surfaces flat non metallic surfaces water vapour or invisible particles in the air making it possible to take a picture with enhanced contrast Note e MC Multi coated ND Neutral Density e Do not attach multiple filters at the same time e You can attach the lens cap or the lens hood when the filter is attached e When using the interchangeable lens H PS14042 turn the power switch OFF and ensure the lens barrel is retracted before attaching or removing a filter e Accessories other than filters such as conversion lenses cannot be mounted It may cause malfunction As of September 2011 e Refer to the instructions for each filter for details AC adaptor optional DC coupler optional By connecting the AC adap
178. them with a dry cloth 217 Preparation E Charging time Charging time Approx 180 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 a long time may be longer than normal Note e Do not leave any metal items such as clips near the contact areas of the power plug Otherwise a fire and or electric shocks may be caused by short circuiting or the resulting heat generated 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 18 Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures E Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the screen o E gt a e The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted The status indicator also blinks Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery E Recording still pictures By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode When the interchangeable lens H H014 is used Number of recordable pictures Approx 340 pictures Recording time Approx 170 min When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used
179. tion Technology Industries Association and with Exif Exchangeable Image File Format This camera can only display pictures that comply with the DCF standard e Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit 47 Basic Displaying multiple screens Multi Playback Touch E e It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons E 1 screen i 12 screens RE 30 screens cat Calendar screen display e Playback screen can also be switched by rotating the control dial v e Switch the screen by touching A V if these are displayed on the slide bar e Screen can be switched by dragging the slide bar up or down P10 a Slide bar e The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or down P10 e Pictures displayed using cannot be played back E To return to Normal Playback Touch the picture to select 48 Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback ii Touch ca on the Multi Playback screen B Touch A to select the month to be playe back e If there were no pictures recorded during a month that month is not displayed Touch X4 to display the multi playback screen Select the date you wish to play back and then touch SET Touch the picture you wish to play back e To return to the calendar screen display turn the control dial or touch cai
180. tion may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com QuickTime
181. tor optional and then plugging them into an electrical socket you can connect this unit to a PC or printer and use without worrying about the capacity of the battery To use the AC adaptor a DC coupler optional is required Note e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor optional e When using an AC adaptor use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor e Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler 17067 Others LCD Monitor Display E In recording Recording in Programme AE Mode 3J Initial setting 1 Recording Mode P28 2 Flash Mode P72 3 REC MODE when recording motion P i pictures P133 Recording quality P134 5 _T e 4 Picture size P124 5 Quality P125 4418 Auto Bracket P79 S Self timer P81 8 Battery indication P19 9 Touch Quick Menu P59 Recording state Flashes red Focus P32 Lights green 10 Touch Shutter P34 11 Display P34 50 12 Number of recordable pictures P25 13 A Guide 14 ISO sensitivity P126 15 Exposure compensation value P76 Brightness P39 Manual Exposure Assistance P101 16 Shutter speed P33 17 Aperture value P33 18 Metering Mode P128 19 AF Mode P83 20 Focus Mode P31 21 Exposure meter P138 Disp focal length P141 Step zoom P141 22 AF area P32 83 23 Card P23 displayed only during recording Elapsed recording time P45 R8m30s 3 6 Optical Image Stabilizer P69
182. ts 39 Basic Taking a Still picture e Set the drive mode to IEJ by pressing Y 1 amp ds Selecting the Recording Mode e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 A Press the shutter button halfway to focus a Aperture value Shutter speed e Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved except when set to flash e When the image is correctly focused the picture will be taken since the FOCUS PRIORITY P139 is set initially to ON Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture BR Basic Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically 1 Touch exi in Recording Mode e Icon will change to Cm and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible 2 Touch the subject you wish to focus on and then take a picture AF area with same function as in AF mode is displayed at the position you touch and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF mode is set to 8 Te E or e The position you touched is enlarged and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF mode is set to Cannot be set at the edge of the screen e If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch touch the subject after first moving
183. tures at a wedding reception 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 e Open the flash You can set to s or 52 e We recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures SUNSET Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red colour of the sun 109 Recording Recording Mode Taking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control Mode You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor Live View and setting the desired effect iy Set Recording Mode to J e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 Touch the item e The item can be switched by touching lt gt CREATIVE CONTROL EXPRESSIVE EXPRESSIVE This is a pop art style image effect that emphasises the colour This is a soft image effect that gives the appearance of a tarnished RETRO photograph HIGH KEY Overall the image effect will become bright ambiance ISEPIA O O A sepia colour image effect This is an impressive image effect that adjusts dark areas and bright HIGH DYNAMIC areas to appropriate brightness together with enhancements on colours This is an imaging effect which defocuses the surroundings to make eee it look like a diorama 83 Touch SET Note e D
184. u are using In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel For details on how to switch input please read the operating instructions for the TV e If VIERA Link does not work properly refer to page 199 Note e lf you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link read the operating instructions for the TV e Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV are 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 are supported on the TV e Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified 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 Before attempting to use VIERA Link be sure the camera is not connected to a PC or Printer e HDMI MODE for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERA Link is operating 167 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 RAW MPO AVCHD or Motion JPEG Here are a few suggestions Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder File formats that can be used JPEG MPO AVCHD It is possible to copy onto Blu ray disc DVD disc or hard
185. ures format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P68 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 in AVCHD Also use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in MOTION JPEG 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 P68 e Depending on the type of the card motion picture recording may stop in the middle A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED e A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used gt Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P68 If you execute NO RESET in the SETUP menu after formatting the folder number is reset to 100 P68 PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16 9 TV PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4 3 TV e Select TV ASPECT in the SETUP menu if you want to change the TV aspect P66 e This message also appears when the USB connection 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 P172 174 Lens not detected Please turn camera on again e This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to being pressed on by a ha
186. vel the greater the deterioration x1 When a picture size of S 3 M aspect ratio of EER is selected The magnification level differs depending on PICTURE SIZE and ASPECT RATIO setting x2 When recording quality setting SH or HD is selected When FSH is selected there will be no enlarging with the Extra Tele Conversion 1 When VGA or QVGA is selected Extra Tele Conversion factor will change to 4 2 Note e When the Extra Tele Conversion is used angle of view for still pictures will be different from the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the S REC AREA P142 setting to the mode you wish to record in e When using the Digital Zoom we recommend using a tripod and the self timer P81 for taking pictures e The EX TELE CONV REC Mode menu and DIGITAL ZOOM are disabled in the following modes When QUALITY is set to RAWs s RAW g Or RAW e In MINIATURE EFFECT of Creative Control Mode the DIGITAL ZOOM cannot be used aie Recording Recording Mode mex P ATSIMI C fscn Taking Pictures using the Flash a To open the flash To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks e Be sure to close the flash when not in use e The flash setting is fixed to while the flash is closed Note e Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out e Be
187. when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth Refer to P183 when the image sensor gets dirty 17 1 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark gt Check that the exposure is correctly compensated P76 e Is the AE Lock P98 applied incorrectly Multiple pictures are taken at one time gt Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket P96 The subject is not focused properly e The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera P32 e There is camera shake jitter or the subject is moving slightly P70 e Is FOCUS PRIORITY in the CUSTOM menu set to OFF P139 In this case the picture may not be properly focused even if AFS or AFC in FOCUS MODE is set e Is the AF Lock P98 applied incorrectly The recorded picture is blurred The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective e The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures P30 We recommend using a tripod and the self timer P81 when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed e Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function P69 Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible e Is there any m
188. who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily Set Recording Mode to ia e For details on setting up Recording Mode refer to P28 e Defocus control can be set by touching If in the recording screen P41 e When the subject is touched AF Tracking function works It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards lt 4 and then pressing the shutter button halfway For details refer to P85 e FOCUS PRIORITY P139 is fixed to ON When the subject is correctly focused the picture will be taken E About J button By pressing the fN button you can switch between the Intelligent Auto fia or Mode of the Recording Mode and other modes e When the Recording Mode is or ffa3 the Gf button lights up Light turns off during recording e To switch between ia and of the Recording Modes use the Recording Mode setting method of P28 35 Basic E Changing the settings Following menus can be set REC PHOTO STYLE ASPECT RATIOJ PICTURE SIZE QUALITY FACE RECOG FOCUS MODE STABILIZER MOTION PICTURE PHOTO STYLE REC MODE REC QUALITY FOCUS MODE CONTINUOUS AF WIND CUT CUSTOM HISTOGRAM GUIDE LINE POWER ZOOM LENS REMAINING DISP TOUCH SETTINGS SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME BEEP LCD MODE LANGUAGE e For the setting method of the menu refer to P57 Settings may be different from other Recording Modes E About the
189. y 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 For details on AVCHD compatible devices refer to the support sites below http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only e 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 134 Recording CONTINUOUS AF OFF ON Note e Refer to P44 for details EX TELE CONV OFF ON Note e Refer to P71 for details WIND CUT This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording Applicable modes m jex PT ATSIMI C Iscuiav OFF LOW STANDARD HIGH Note e Sound quality will be different than usual when WIND CUT is set e Not available with MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode MIC LEVEL DISP Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen Applicable modes P WE M C sen OFF ON Note e Not available with MINIATURE EFFECT in Creative Control Mode s30 Recording MIC LEVEL ADJ Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels Applicable modes 3 A S M C sen Note e Not available with MINIATURE EFFECT in Cr
190. yback Editing TITLE EDIT You can add text comments to pictures After text has been registered it can be stamped in prints using TEXT STAMP P148 1 Select TITLE EDIT on the PLAYBACK Mode menu P57 2 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 3 Select the picture and then press SINGLE MULTI MENU SET to set aE CTE ETET KQ is displayed for pictures with titles DN let a ean Tl already registered MULTI setting Mg Select the picture with A W lt gt and ma set repeat by pressing MENU SET pa SECTS then press lt a few times to select OK Press lt P to select Press A W lt P to and execute by pressing MENU SET the picture select the pictures e The setting is cancelled when MENU SET is pressed again 4 Enter the text P121 e Exit the menu after it is set Note e 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 100 pictures at one time with MULTI e Title editing is disabled during the following conditions Motion pictures Pictures taken with RAWs s RAW or RAW Pictures recorded with other equipment oa o Ce A OK ST 11 anzi CANCEL SELECT amp SET 147 Playback Editing TEXT STAMP You can stamp the recording date time name location travel date or title onto the

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