Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP8 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2G83...
Contents Advanced (Recording pictures) Before Use About the LCD Monitor......47 Taking Pictures using the Quick Guide ..........4 Built-in Flash..........49 Standard Accessories .......6 • Switching to the appropriate Names of the Components .......7 flash setting........49 Taking Close-up Pictures ......54 Preparation • [AF MACRO] ........54 •...
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• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) ..87 Connecting to other equipment Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....89 • [PICTURE SIZE] ......89 Connecting to a PC .......128 • [REC QUALITY] .......90 Printing the Pictures ......131 • [QUALITY]........90 • [ASPECT RATIO]......91 •...
Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P9) •...
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Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P42) - 5 -...
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P49) Self-timer indicator (P56) AF assist lamp (P104) Lens (P145) LCD monitor (P47, 141) [MODE] button (P30) [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P20) Speaker (P110) [MENU/SET] button (P18) Keypad light (P24) 10 [Q.MENU] (P23)/Delete (P45) button 11 [DISPLAY] button (P47)
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(P139) 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P128, 131, 137) 20 [DC IN] socket (P128, 131) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
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Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. 90...
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Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note •...
¢ • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
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Preparation Playback time Approx. 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 130 min • 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.
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
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Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery while the LCD monitor or keypad light (blue) are lit up as the camera settings may not be stored properly. •...
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
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You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note •...
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P87) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. •...
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Ø...
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Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen.
Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed and while [STABILIZER] (P102) is selected, [STABILIZER DEMO.] can be displayed.
Preparation 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. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P29) can be set.
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Preparation Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. [MONITOR] These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [OFF] „...
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Preparation This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P48) [HISTOGRAM] [OFF]/[ON] 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.
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Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
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Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] •...
Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
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Preparation ∫ List of [REC] Modes Normal Picture Mode (P37) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode (P59) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Scene Mode (P59) Û This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Motion Picture Mode (P74) This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
Basic 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 color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [‡] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] ¢...
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press 3. • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen.
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu ¢ ¢ – [PICTURE SIZE] (P89)/[BURST] (P100)/[COLOR MODE] (P101)/[FACE RECOG.] (P77) ¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [SETUP] menu –...
Basic · [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture 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] menu. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red ¢2 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal)
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P102), a tripod or the self-timer (P56). • 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.
Basic ñ· ¿n [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 9.1k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
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Basic • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) –¶) ¢ The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ∫...
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P112) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
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Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P121) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P44), while playing back motion pictures (P110) and during a slide show (P105), you can only select...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guideline 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. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ˆ: 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 ¢...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P104) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when [AF MODE] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active) •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.1 m (10.2 feet) ISO80 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 60 cm (1.97 feet) ISO100...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ‹ ¢1 to 1/1300 ˆ ¢1 1/30 to 1/1300 ¢2 1 or 1/4 to 1/1300 ‰ Œ Š ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P99). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P91) •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [5 cm (0.17 feet)]. • Focus range will be 5 cm (0.17 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also press 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿n [REC] mode: 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 Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene Mode (My Scene Mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording Modes.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) In [SCENE MODE], you can select the Scene Mode each time you make a recording. In step , select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party Mode •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P115).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] 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. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P115).
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH DYNAMIC] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances. ∫ Setting the effect Press 3/4 to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then press Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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• Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion Picture Mode, direction detection function cannot be used.
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) 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) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images [Good example for •...
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. • If 6 people have already been registered, the list of registered people will appear.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name. [NAME] • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P113. The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for higher-priority faces.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Change the information for a registered person You can add a picture to the information of the registered people, replace or delete the pictures which have already been registered, and information such as names and register priority. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step of “Change the information for a registered person” (P81) while [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Sensitivity Changing the sensitivity of Face Recognition. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P21) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to select [SENSITIVITY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [HIGH] or [LOW] and then press [MENU/SET].
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling the travel date The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. 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. ñ·...
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”. • 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.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. · ¿ Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance [ You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. • Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò]. Press [ È ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and then press to adjust the white balance.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
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Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
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Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. ·n Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF], [˜] ¢...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. •...
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿...
Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P21. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (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 pictures of a particular category, or only favorites.
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Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P108. Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].
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Advanced (Playback) ∫ 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 or music effects when switching from one picture to the next.
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon •...
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P103) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P125) information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P115). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in Travel Date are also recorded as the titles.
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Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting Select [EXIT] without entering text in step , and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
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Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise •...
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P127) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
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Advanced (Playback) ∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
Audio dubbing does not work on motion pictures and protected pictures. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 125 -...
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
• Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
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Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P28) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU MENU without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
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Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware.
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 from the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures from the built-in memory.
Connecting to other equipment Note • 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. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). •...
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET (DPOF) • FAVORITE If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. NUM.
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Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...
Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P28) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...
Connecting to other equipment Playing back on the TV with component socket You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional). Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
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Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural.
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P49) AF area (P38) Focus (P38) Picture size (P89) Quality (P90) Battery indication (P12) Number of recordable pictures (P161) Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16)
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Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 15 AF Tracking (P97) : AF Macro Mode (P54) : Macro Zoom Mode (P55) 16 White balance (P93) 17 ISO sensitivity (P92) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P91) 18 Color Mode (P101) 19 Recording quality (P75, 20 Available recording time (P74): R8m30s 21 Spot AF area...
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Others ∫ In playback Playback Mode (P42) Protected picture (P124) Favorites (P121) Stamped with text indication (P115) Picture size (P89) Motion picture icon (P110) Quality (P90) Battery indication (P12) Folder/File number (P130) Built-in memory (P16) Elapsed playback time (P110): 8m30s Picture number/Total pictures 10 Motion picture recording time (P110): 8m30s...
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in, as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
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Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
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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.
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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.
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About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
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 MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
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Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
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[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service center. •...
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P152–160). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
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Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P30) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P45) The recorded picture is whitish.
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Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
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Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the keypad light blinks when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
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Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P120) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P42) • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? >...
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Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
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Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External Input Mode. • Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer.
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Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P29) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
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Others Zooming stops instantaneously. • When using the extended optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily. This is not a malfunction. Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P55) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3k digital zoom.
Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • 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.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
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Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 24 s (Approx. 40 MB) 32 MB 16 s 17 s 56 s 64 MB 12 s 37 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 128 MB 29 s 1 min 18 s...
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SDHC Logo is a trademark. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks • of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft • Corporation. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these •...