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... REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on bottom of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Marking sign is incorrectly replaced. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you and your convenient Camera information source. Dispose of the unit. 2 VQT1C63 THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED...
... REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on bottom of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Marking sign is incorrectly replaced. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you and your convenient Camera information source. Dispose of the unit. 2 VQT1C63 THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED...
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... Sensitivity mode 51 - Aerial photo mode 52 Motion picture mode 53 Recording which day of the Components 9 Quick Guide 10 About the Batteries 11 Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card (Optional 15 About the Built-in Flash 40 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ........ 43 Compensating the Exposure 44 Shooting with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 39 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Memory/the Card ...... 16 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 17 • Changing the clock setting...
... Sensitivity mode 51 - Aerial photo mode 52 Motion picture mode 53 Recording which day of the Components 9 Quick Guide 10 About the Batteries 11 Inserting/Removing the Batteries/Card (Optional 15 About the Built-in Flash 40 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ........ 43 Compensating the Exposure 44 Shooting with the camera held high above your head (High angle mode 39 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Memory/the Card ...... 16 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 17 • Changing the clock setting...
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... high speed SDHC Memory Card for motion picture recording. (P53) • Save important data in such places as your pictures printed by the SD Association in 2006 for the number of recordable pictures and available recording time on other equipment, format it . Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The built-in memory can be used when a card is inserted.) • The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB. • Picture size...
... high speed SDHC Memory Card for motion picture recording. (P53) • Save important data in such places as your pictures printed by the SD Association in 2006 for the number of recordable pictures and available recording time on other equipment, format it . Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The built-in memory can be used when a card is inserted.) • The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB. • Picture size...
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... you turn the mode dial. Also, [FAVORITE] (P73) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is fixed to [ON]. • The battery type setting, the folder number and the clock setting are reset. j: Select if your television. Preparation Press [ MENU SET ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) 1 RESET The settings on the menu screen from the menu icons to set the desired language...
... you turn the mode dial. Also, [FAVORITE] (P73) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is fixed to [ON]. • The battery type setting, the folder number and the clock setting are reset. j: Select if your television. Preparation Press [ MENU SET ] to display menu, enter the setup menu [ ] and select the item. (P20) 1 RESET The settings on the menu screen from the menu icons to set the desired language...
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optional). 8 Remaining number of recordable pictures 9 Recording indication 10 Built-in memory may be longer than usual when taking pictures in dark place. 4 Focus (P25) 5 Picture size (P62) 6 Quality (P62) 6 : Jitter alert indication (P27) 7 Battery indication • The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor is activated.) 13 Optical image stabilizer (P64) • For details about 7 sec.) 11 Shutter speed (P25) 12 Aperture value (P25) • If the exposure is not...
optional). 8 Remaining number of recordable pictures 9 Recording indication 10 Built-in memory may be longer than usual when taking pictures in dark place. 4 Focus (P25) 5 Picture size (P62) 6 Quality (P62) 6 : Jitter alert indication (P27) 7 Battery indication • The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor is activated.) 13 Optical image stabilizer (P64) • For details about 7 sec.) 11 Shutter speed (P25) 12 Aperture value (P25) • If the exposure is not...
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... stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Basic Taking Pictures Select normal picture mode [ ]. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of range. 4 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. ■ Using the flash If the flash is set to AUTO [r] or AUTO/Red-eye reduction [s], the flash will not be shot is out of the subject. Focus indication blinks (green). -
... stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Basic Taking Pictures Select normal picture mode [ ]. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of range. 4 Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. ■ Using the flash If the flash is set to AUTO [r] or AUTO/Red-eye reduction [s], the flash will not be shot is out of the subject. Focus indication blinks (green). -
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...] is set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated (P30). • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes. • The settings for regular size 10 × 15 cm printing. Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to Z (Wide) • [AUTO REVIEW] (P21): [1SEC.] • [POWER SAVE] (P21): [5MIN.] • [ECONOMY] (P22): [OFF] • Self-timer...
...] is set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated (P30). • The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes. • The settings for regular size 10 × 15 cm printing. Basic Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to Z (Wide) • [AUTO REVIEW] (P21): [1SEC.] • [POWER SAVE] (P21): [5MIN.] • [ECONOMY] (P22): [OFF] • Self-timer...
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...;cient battery power (P24) or use batteries with [A]. When r is pressed again, the setting is set to the [LOCK] side (P16) - When the Write-protect switch of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted. (You cannot delete pictures in both the built-in either of the SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card is canceled. • The icon [c] blinks red if the selected picture cannot be deleted. YES NO SELECT MENU SET MENU SET •...
...;cient battery power (P24) or use batteries with [A]. When r is pressed again, the setting is set to the [LOCK] side (P16) - When the Write-protect switch of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted. (You cannot delete pictures in both the built-in either of the SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card is canceled. • The icon [c] blinks red if the selected picture cannot be deleted. YES NO SELECT MENU SET MENU SET •...
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... separate operating instructions for PC connection.) 50 VQT1C63 You can set age and birthday, see [BABY1]/ [BABY2]. • You can display the set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45) to [ISO400]. • After turning on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • ISO sensitivity is not recorded. Pet mode Suitable for taking pictures. • To reset the birthday setting, use the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the [LANGUAGE] setting. •...
... separate operating instructions for PC connection.) 50 VQT1C63 You can set age and birthday, see [BABY1]/ [BABY2]. • You can display the set ISO LIMIT in Intelligent ISO mode [ ] (P45) to [ISO400]. • After turning on the AF assist lamp is disabled. • ISO sensitivity is not recorded. Pet mode Suitable for taking pictures. • To reset the birthday setting, use the [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] software on the [LANGUAGE] setting. •...
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... use [RESET] in scene mode, the age, current date, and time appear for shutter speed after taking pictures. • To reset the birthday setting, use the extended optical zoom or digital zoom. Make sure that if you select [WITHOUT AGE], age information is not recorded. MENU CANCEL SELECT SET • To change the white balance setting. Do not move the camera. [PLEASE WAIT...] appears for the number of the screen. • Actual age displays depend on the [LANGUAGE] setting...
... use [RESET] in scene mode, the age, current date, and time appear for shutter speed after taking pictures. • To reset the birthday setting, use the extended optical zoom or digital zoom. Make sure that if you select [WITHOUT AGE], age information is not recorded. MENU CANCEL SELECT SET • To change the white balance setting. Do not move the camera. [PLEASE WAIT...] appears for the number of the screen. • Actual age displays depend on the [LANGUAGE] setting...
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... P106 for information about the available recording time. • The remaining recordable time shown on the LCD may not reduce regularly. • You cannot record audio. • This camera cannot take motion pictures if you are using a MultiMediaCard. • When [PICT.MODE] is set to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend you to use cards offering "10 MB/s" or higher speeds (printed on their packages and elsewhere...
... P106 for information about the available recording time. • The remaining recordable time shown on the LCD may not reduce regularly. • You cannot record audio. • This camera cannot take motion pictures if you are using a MultiMediaCard. • When [PICT.MODE] is set to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], we recommend you to use cards offering "10 MB/s" or higher speeds (printed on their packages and elsewhere...
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... operating instructions for PC connection.) ■ Setting the travel date (Screen shows an example for printing with [DATE STAMP] (P75). • When you take a picture. " is displayed. 7M 100-0001 1/19 1ST DAY 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 • The number of days that have not set the return date and then press [MENU/SET]. SETUP BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR TRAVEL DATE SELECT MENU SET 1/3 OòôF0F SET MENU SET 5 Press e/r/w/q to exit the menu...
... operating instructions for PC connection.) ■ Setting the travel date (Screen shows an example for printing with [DATE STAMP] (P75). • When you take a picture. " is displayed. 7M 100-0001 1/19 1ST DAY 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 • The number of days that have not set the return date and then press [MENU/SET]. SETUP BATTERY TYPE CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR TRAVEL DATE SELECT MENU SET 1/3 OòôF0F SET MENU SET 5 Press e/r/w/q to exit the menu...
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... light sources or there are no white or whitish objects in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [W.BALANCE] K Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to a mode except [AWB] manually. 1 The range that matches the recording conditions. in the frame, auto white balance adjustment...
... light sources or there are no white or whitish objects in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) [W.BALANCE] K Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to a mode except [AWB] manually. 1 The range that matches the recording conditions. in the frame, auto white balance adjustment...
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... suitable for [ISO LIMIT]. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be set is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (When using the flash, the adjustment range becomes a maximum of the image sensor to light. Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) ■ Setting the white balance manually (White set |) Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [|] (White set in the following...
... suitable for [ISO LIMIT]. • The ISO sensitivity cannot be set is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400] according to the brightness. (When using the flash, the adjustment range becomes a maximum of the image sensor to light. Advanced-Shooting MENU Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P19) ■ Setting the white balance manually (White set |) Use this to set the white balance manually. 1 Select [|] (White set in the following...
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...; Connecting to other than Print mode [ ]. 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable B (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with a card inserted. ■ Motion picture playback on a PC Use "QuickTime" (for Windows 2000/XP) in the supplied CD-ROM when you play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on your PC. • Download [QuickTime6.5.2 for PC connection. optional) • Use batteries with sufficient battery power...
...; Connecting to other than Print mode [ ]. 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable B (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with a card inserted. ■ Motion picture playback on a PC Use "QuickTime" (for Windows 2000/XP) in the supplied CD-ROM when you play back motion pictures recorded on this camera on your PC. • Download [QuickTime6.5.2 for PC connection. optional) • Use batteries with sufficient battery power...
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.... 2 Connect the video cable to the video input socket of the TV. 3 Turn the TV on and select external input. 4 Turn the camera on. • Do not use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu. Even if you set [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal will still be NTSC in the recording mode. ■ Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card...
.... 2 Connect the video cable to the video input socket of the TV. 3 Turn the TV on and select external input. 4 Turn the camera on. • Do not use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu. Even if you set [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal will still be NTSC in the recording mode. ■ Playback pictures on TV with SD Memory Card...
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... stop printing and then disconnect the USB connection cable. 97 VQT1C63 Press [MENU/SET] if you change the mode dial to the printer again. ([ACCESS] appears on . Then insert the card and turn the camera on their packages and elsewhere) for best results. [PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.] This message appears if you want to delete this camera. Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the card cannot be used. (P85) Save your data...
... stop printing and then disconnect the USB connection cable. 97 VQT1C63 Press [MENU/SET] if you change the mode dial to the printer again. ([ACCESS] appears on . Then insert the card and turn the camera on their packages and elsewhere) for best results. [PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.] This message appears if you want to delete this camera. Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the card cannot be used. (P85) Save your data...
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... built-in memory or the card? Replace them .) The camera turns off The remaining battery power may suddenly stop working, when battery power is not a malfunction. If the lens is dirty, turn Are the batteries inserted correctly? on the lens. Use sufficiently charged batteries when using power save mode (P21) or economy mode (P22) displayed on the LCD activated? However this is full. The camera will be Is the mode dial correctly set? The picture is...
... built-in memory or the card? Replace them .) The camera turns off The remaining battery power may suddenly stop working, when battery power is not a malfunction. If the lens is dirty, turn Are the batteries inserted correctly? on the lens. Use sufficiently charged batteries when using power save mode (P21) or economy mode (P22) displayed on the LCD activated? However this is full. The camera will be Is the mode dial correctly set? The picture is...
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... the date and time set properly? (P17) For example, if the clock setting on the PC and you remove the batteries immediately after taking a picture or if the batteries had very little charge left. • You will be irretrievably erased when you format the card, so save your data and check the card before proceeding.) The picture is not inserted. display goes black. the actual recording date This kind of pictures for...
... the date and time set properly? (P17) For example, if the clock setting on the PC and you remove the batteries immediately after taking a picture or if the batteries had very little charge left. • You will be irretrievably erased when you format the card, so save your data and check the card before proceeding.) The picture is not inserted. display goes black. the actual recording date This kind of pictures for...
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... Number of recordable pictures ...... 13, 104 O Operational sound 22 Optical Image Stabilizer 64 Optical Zoom 30 Oxyride batteries 11 P Page layout 90 PAL 23, 91 Paper size 89 Party mode 49 PC 84 Pet mode 50 PictBridge 87 Picture Quality Setting (Simple Mode).... 28 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode 53 Picture Size 62 Playback Zoom 69 Playing Back Motion Pictures 70 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen 91 Portrait mode 48 Power save 21 Print mode 87 Protect 79 Q Quality 62 Quick setting 59 R Reset...
... Number of recordable pictures ...... 13, 104 O Operational sound 22 Optical Image Stabilizer 64 Optical Zoom 30 Oxyride batteries 11 P Page layout 90 PAL 23, 91 Paper size 89 Party mode 49 PC 84 Pet mode 50 PictBridge 87 Picture Quality Setting (Simple Mode).... 28 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode 53 Picture Size 62 Playback Zoom 69 Playing Back Motion Pictures 70 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen 91 Portrait mode 48 Power save 21 Print mode 87 Protect 79 Q Quality 62 Quick setting 59 R Reset...