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... 8 Preparation Charging the Battery 9 • Charging 9 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........15 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 19 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode 20 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 21 • Tips for taking good pictures 22 • Changing the settings 22 •...
... 8 Preparation Charging the Battery 9 • Charging 9 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........15 • Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 19 Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode 20 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode 21 • Tips for taking good pictures 22 • Changing the settings 22 •...
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...; Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time 65 Using the [Rec] Mode Menu 66 • [Flash 66 • [Selftimer 69 • [Picture Size 70 • [Rec Quality 71 • [Sensitivity 72 • [White Balance 73 • [AF Mode 75 • [Macro Mode 77 • [Exposure 78 • [i.Exposure 79 • [i.Resolution 79 • [Digital Zoom 79 • [Burst 80 • [Color Mode 81 • [AF Assist Lamp 82 • [Red-Eye Removal 82...
...; Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations ([World Time 65 Using the [Rec] Mode Menu 66 • [Flash 66 • [Selftimer 69 • [Picture Size 70 • [Rec Quality 71 • [Sensitivity 72 • [White Balance 73 • [AF Mode 75 • [Macro Mode 77 • [Exposure 78 • [i.Exposure 79 • [i.Resolution 79 • [Digital Zoom 79 • [Burst 80 • [Color Mode 81 • [AF Assist Lamp 82 • [Red-Eye Removal 82...
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... 30 seconds).] - 11 - Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is set to [ON].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with a fully charged battery. Recharge the battery or replace it until the temperature of the battery decreases. The number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73...
... 30 seconds).] - 11 - Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is set to [ON].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with a fully charged battery. Recharge the battery or replace it until the temperature of the battery decreases. The number of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Normal Picture Mode • Temperature: 23 oC (73...
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... played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory may be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P100) • Memory size: Approx. 70 MB • The access time for a card...
... played back. • When using the built-in memory k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the card † (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory may be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P100) • Memory size: Approx. 70 MB • The access time for a card...
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... subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to write, delete A and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. The card or the data on the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). If operation fails...
... subject the camera to the [LOCK] position, no longer operate normally. The ability to write, delete A and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. The card or the data on the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). If operation fails...
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... set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is available in [Color Mode]. Colour setting of the menu, refer to P34. ¢ Settings may be set ) • The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the Intelligent Auto Mode. [Rec] [Setup] Menu Item [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]¢ [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/ [Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting...
... set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is available in [Color Mode]. Colour setting of the menu, refer to P34. ¢ Settings may be set ) • The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the Intelligent Auto Mode. [Rec] [Setup] Menu Item [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]¢ [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/ [Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting...
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... to take pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus on the screen. In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in the following cases. We recommend using a flash) ABC Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P83), a tripod or the Self-timer (P69). • Shutter speed...
... to take pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to focus on the screen. In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky], [Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in the following cases. We recommend using a flash) ABC Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P83), a tripod or the Self-timer (P69). • Shutter speed...
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...; Sound of operation may be recorded when button or other operations are fixed to play them back. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. Settings from other equipment, the quality of the card, the card access indication may not be setup in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer] • [Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp] cannot be possible to the setting when recording starts...
...; Sound of operation may be recorded when button or other operations are fixed to play them back. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. Settings from other equipment, the quality of the card, the card access indication may not be setup in [AF Mode]/[Stabilizer] • [Digital Zoom] or [AF Assist Lamp] cannot be possible to the setting when recording starts...
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... the LCD monitor is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [Sleep Mode] does not work in Power LCD Mode. When using the AC adaptor - When connecting to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in the following cases. - When recording or playing back motion pictures - However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to a PC or a printer - It will light up...
... the LCD monitor is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • [Sleep Mode] does not work in Power LCD Mode. When using the AC adaptor - When connecting to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in the following cases. - When recording or playing back motion pictures - However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to a PC or a printer - It will light up...
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... also reset. - You will work in Motion Picture Mode. The birthday and name settings for My Scene Mode • When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are displayed until [Exit] is touched. [OFF] • [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu. • In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to a 4:3 screen...
... also reset. - You will work in Motion Picture Mode. The birthday and name settings for My Scene Mode • When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are displayed until [Exit] is touched. [OFF] • [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu. • In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to a 4:3 screen...
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... changed in the extra optical zoom range now returns to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever. - 45 - The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set , the picture size which was originally. Recording Using the Easy Zoom You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [Digital Zoom] (P79) is set to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set: The zoom...
... changed in the extra optical zoom range now returns to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever. - 45 - The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set , the picture size which was originally. Recording Using the Easy Zoom You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [Digital Zoom] (P79) is set to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set: The zoom...
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... bright. Recording Using the [Rec] Mode Menu [Flash] For details on the brightness of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is activated every time regardless of the subject. - 66 - Simultaneously it necessary. : AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction¢ The flash is activated. Set the flash to P34. Forced ON/ Red-Eye Reduction¢ : Slow sync./ Red-Eye Reduction¢ If you take pictures in any recording conditions. • Use this...
... bright. Recording Using the [Rec] Mode Menu [Flash] For details on the brightness of the recording conditions. • Use this when your subject is activated every time regardless of the subject. - 66 - Simultaneously it necessary. : AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction¢ The flash is activated. Set the flash to P34. Forced ON/ Red-Eye Reduction¢ : Slow sync./ Red-Eye Reduction¢ If you take pictures in any recording conditions. • Use this...
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... charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted. • The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter speed is fast. • It may not be evident. - 68 - Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye...
... charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted. • The flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter speed is fast. • It may not be evident. - 68 - Take a picture after the access indication disappears. • The Red-Eye...
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... PC screen. Uploading the images to sharing sites Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites (Facebook/ YouTube) using Internet Explorer) Preparations: Setup the images to upload with Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7. (View the operating instructions of the "LUMIX Image Uploader" using the upload tool "LUMIX Image Uploader". Connecting to other equipment Using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" to copy to a PC Transferred images can be printed or sent via mail. • Read the separate instructions for the supplied software for future specification changes...
... PC screen. Uploading the images to sharing sites Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites (Facebook/ YouTube) using Internet Explorer) Preparations: Setup the images to upload with Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7. (View the operating instructions of the "LUMIX Image Uploader" using the upload tool "LUMIX Image Uploader". Connecting to other equipment Using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" to copy to a PC Transferred images can be printed or sent via mail. • Read the separate instructions for the supplied software for future specification changes...
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...; You can view pictures on TVs in the [Setup] menu. • Change the screen mode on the camera. Note • Depending on the [Picture Size], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of shape which use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you set to the [AV...
...; You can view pictures on TVs in the [Setup] menu. • Change the screen mode on the camera. Note • Depending on the [Picture Size], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of shape which use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you set to the [AV...
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... playback time¢1 (P31): 8m30s 20 1ST DAY 10 Picture Size (P70) 11 Battery indication (P11) 19 18 17 16 12 Picture number/Total pictures 13 Power LCD (P37) 14 Recording Mode selection (P20) 15 Playback Mode selection (P85) 16 Delete (P32) 17 Multi Playback (P29) 18 Recording information 19 Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P63) Age (P56) 20 Display (P41) 21 Menu (P34) 22 Shortcut setting area...
... playback time¢1 (P31): 8m30s 20 1ST DAY 10 Picture Size (P70) 11 Battery indication (P11) 19 18 17 16 12 Picture number/Total pictures 13 Power LCD (P37) 14 Recording Mode selection (P20) 15 Playback Mode selection (P85) 16 Delete (P32) 17 Multi Playback (P29) 18 Recording information 19 Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P63) Age (P56) 20 Display (P41) 21 Menu (P34) 22 Shortcut setting area...
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...; Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P38) • If there are easily generated or exposed to another party, or disposing of the memory card • "Format" or "delete" using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, and it will not erase the data in any direct or indirect damage from the camera when requesting a repair. • Built-in memory, copy them...
...; Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P38) • If there are easily generated or exposed to another party, or disposing of the memory card • "Format" or "delete" using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information, and it will not erase the data in any direct or indirect damage from the camera when requesting a repair. • Built-in memory, copy them...
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... no remaining folder numbers that can be used ] > Use a card compatible with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures. • In the event that it stops even after using a "Class 6" card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P39). • Depending on again]/[System Error] • This message appears when the camera is connected to a PC or a printer. (P101...
... no remaining folder numbers that can be used ] > Use a card compatible with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures. • In the event that it stops even after using a "Class 6" card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P39). • Depending on again]/[System Error] • This message appears when the camera is connected to a PC or a printer. (P101...
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... is turned on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are taken at one time. > Set [Burst] (P80) of the camera. (P25) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is dirt e.g. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it may be improved by using the [Sleep Mode] etc. (P37) Recording The picture cannot be exhausted. > Turn the camera off...
... is turned on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are taken at one time. > Set [Burst] (P80) of the camera. (P25) • There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is dirt e.g. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it may be improved by using the [Sleep Mode] etc. (P37) Recording The picture cannot be exhausted. > Turn the camera off...
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The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. • Is this a folder or picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • 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. (P39) (Other pictures will be deleted as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been...
The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted. • Is this a folder or picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? • 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. (P39) (Other pictures will be deleted as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been...