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... 9 Names of the Components 10 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 33 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 34 • Using the Playback Zoom 34 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 35 Deleting Pictures 35 • To delete a single picture 35 • To delete multiple... you want to take 31 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 31 • Direction detection function 32 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 32 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 32 6 VQT1W26 About the LCD Monitor 37 Taking Pictures...
... 9 Names of the Components 10 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY 33 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback 34 • Using the Playback Zoom 34 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 35 Deleting Pictures 35 • To delete a single picture 35 • To delete multiple... you want to take 31 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 31 • Direction detection function 32 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 32 • Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom 32 6 VQT1W26 About the LCD Monitor 37 Taking Pictures...
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...8226; > [SENSITIVITY 61 • = [WHITE BALANCE 62 • [I.EXPOSURE 63 • AF [AF MODE 63 • ˜ [BURST 65 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 66 • H [COLOR MODE 66 • [STABILIZER 66 • F [AF ASSIST LAMP 67 • U [CLOCK SET 67 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures...for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and ...
...8226; > [SENSITIVITY 61 • = [WHITE BALANCE 62 • [I.EXPOSURE 63 • AF [AF MODE 63 • ˜ [BURST 65 • ) [DIGITAL ZOOM 66 • H [COLOR MODE 66 • [STABILIZER 66 • F [AF ASSIST LAMP 67 • U [CLOCK SET 67 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures...for Use 90 Message Display 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and ...
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... (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 13 Zoom lever (P32) 14 Speaker (P71) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P27, 55) 17 Intelligent auto button (P27) 18 Hand... ensure that you will not drop it. 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P82, 84, 88) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to P15. 12 13 Before Use 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...
... (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; 12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17) 13 Zoom lever (P32) 14 Speaker (P71) 15 Microphone (P55) 16 Shutter button (P27, 55) 17 Intelligent auto button (P27) 18 Hand... ensure that you will not drop it. 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P82, 84, 88) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to P15. 12 13 Before Use 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22...
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... by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. In this case, wipe them with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up...shocks may not be caused by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • 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...
... by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. In this case, wipe them with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from the electrical outlet. • The battery becomes warm after using it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up...shocks may not be caused by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • 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...
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... either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. of recorded pictures. ! [REC] mode menu (P59 to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can be possible to set the protection, trimming or print settings (DPOF), etc. A... sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the conditions under which the camera is used. OFF ON Press [MENU/SET] to step 4. Setting menu items This section ...[š] in some functions may not work in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on. Note Due to the camera's specifications, it easier for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well...
... either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. of recorded pictures. ! [REC] mode menu (P59 to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can be possible to set the protection, trimming or print settings (DPOF), etc. A... sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the conditions under which the camera is used. OFF ON Press [MENU/SET] to step 4. Setting menu items This section ...[š] in some functions may not work in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on. Note Due to the camera's specifications, it easier for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well...
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...OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to turn the camera off and on the LCD monitor again. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. - When using the AC... adaptor - q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF...
...OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any button to turn the camera off and on the LCD monitor again. • [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. • [POWER SAVE] does not work in the following cases. - When using the AC... adaptor - q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF...
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Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[I.EXPOSURE]/Face detection/ Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction • The status indicator 3 lights when you back to the previous mode. Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your feet slightly apart. In ...then press [MENU/ SET]. • You can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. 1 2 VQT1W26 27 B Flash C AF assist lamp Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Basic [REC...
Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[I.EXPOSURE]/Face detection/ Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction • The status indicator 3 lights when you back to the previous mode. Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your feet slightly apart. In ...then press [MENU/ SET]. • You can be taken) differs depending on the zoom magnification. 1 2 VQT1W26 27 B Flash C AF assist lamp Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take pictures easily. • The following functions are activated automatically. - Basic [REC...
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...(P16) lights red when pictures are set. • If a tripod is used - Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is shaken • To take pictures in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to conditions such as [ ], the shutter speed will be ...-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P38) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P32) Note • Be careful not to move the camera while taking pictures. • An optimum scene for the specified subject will be identified for instance, and the...
...(P16) lights red when pictures are set. • If a tripod is used - Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is shaken • To take pictures in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to conditions such as [ ], the shutter speed will be ...-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P38) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P32) Note • Be careful not to move the camera while taking pictures. • An optimum scene for the specified subject will be identified for instance, and the...
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... [ ] when a face cannot be detected) [STABILIZER] (P66) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P67) [ON] • The following items are used . - [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM] • The other [REC] modes are fixed. Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
... [ ] when a face cannot be detected) [STABILIZER] (P66) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P67) [ON] • The following items are used . - [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM] • The other [REC] modes are fixed. Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
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...without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red • When recording subjects through windows or near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use the face detection function when taking a picture of both distant and near shiny objects...[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in the following cases. We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the...
...without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red • When recording subjects through windows or near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use the face detection function when taking a picture of both distant and near shiny objects...[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in the following cases. We recommend using the digital zoom or when it is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the...
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.... [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n 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 subjects appear closer use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele (T). Even higher levels of the focus range will appear ... set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in wide angle. To make people and objects appear closer or...
.... [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n 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 subjects appear closer use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele (T). Even higher levels of the focus range will appear ... set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in wide angle. To make people and objects appear closer or...
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...area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. In Motion picture mode • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in Scene mode - When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was switched from the [REC] to ...Take care not to interrupt the motion of "Extended optical Zoom". • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is rotated. • When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42...
...area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. In Motion picture mode • [DIGITAL ZOOM] cannot be used in Scene mode - When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was switched from the [REC] to ...Take care not to interrupt the motion of "Extended optical Zoom". • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is rotated. • When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective. • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P42...
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...Release 2/1 when the number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for Camera File system" established by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a ...to play back the picture. • If you want to select a picture. • An icon will appear. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for display. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to save the enlarged picture,...
...Release 2/1 when the number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen. • Pictures are not rotated for Camera File system" established by pressing 3/4/2/1. • The more a ...to play back the picture. • If you want to select a picture. • An icon will appear. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard "Design rule for display. ∫ To return to normal playback 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to save the enlarged picture,...
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... the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with a well-balanced composition. During playback zoom (P34), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P68), you can only select "Normal display F" or "No display...
... the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with a well-balanced composition. During playback zoom (P34), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P68), you can only select "Normal display F" or "No display...
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... focus A and then press it again. Zoom range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during Macro zoom mode. ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in step 2. • Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed during Macro zoom mode regardless of the camera, the picture may become difficult to...
... focus A and then press it again. Zoom range will be displayed in blue (digital zoom range) during Macro zoom mode. ∫ Focus range in AF macro mode ¢ The focus range changes in step 2. • Zoom range, focus range, and zoom magnification are displayed during Macro zoom mode regardless of the camera, the picture may become difficult to...
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...[FLASH BURST] in Scene mode is automatically focused just before recording. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than during normal recording. • The extended optical zoom will blink and then may decrease slightly. At this time, the selected item is poorer than 50 cm ...in [BURST] is fixed to 3. • The number of the picture may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on it fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds...
...[FLASH BURST] in Scene mode is automatically focused just before recording. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than during normal recording. • The extended optical zoom will blink and then may decrease slightly. At this time, the selected item is poorer than 50 cm ...in [BURST] is fixed to 3. • The number of the picture may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on it fully to take the picture. • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds...
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... ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene mode 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. Press 3/4 to select the Scene mode. • You can switch menu screens from [REC... pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that the next time you are displayed. (If you can select it from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
... ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the Scene mode 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. Press 3/4 to select the Scene mode. • You can switch menu screens from [REC... pictures) [REC] mode: ¿ Taking pictures that the next time you are displayed. (If you can select it from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
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... this mode enables the texture of 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. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the Scene ... then press [MENU/SET] to set. • The recording screen for the selected Scene mode will be set in Scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [INTELLIGENT ISO] - [SENSITIVITY] - [I.EXPOSURE] - [COLOR MODE] • [I.EXPOSURE] is [š]. 46 VQT1W26...
... this mode enables the texture of 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. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the Scene ... then press [MENU/SET] to set. • The recording screen for the selected Scene mode will be set in Scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [INTELLIGENT ISO] - [SENSITIVITY] - [I.EXPOSURE] - [COLOR MODE] • [I.EXPOSURE] is [š]. 46 VQT1W26...
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...• The focus range is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second self-timer. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is automatically moved to... (P21). 2 Take pictures. VQT1W26 47 Note • The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide). • The zoom magnification is blinking. Note • [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are brought into focus. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until...
...• The focus range is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 second self-timer. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is automatically moved to... (P21). 2 Take pictures. VQT1W26 47 Note • The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet) (Wide). • The zoom magnification is blinking. Note • [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] are brought into focus. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will remain until...
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... tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. This is not a malfunction. • Noise may become visible when ...(Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [ ].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, ...
... tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. This is not a malfunction. • Noise may become visible when ...(Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [ ].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, ...