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...distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. • Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use this unit near ...9632; Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • Use a "High Speed HDMI micro cable" with the HDMI standards ...
...distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. • Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use this unit near ...9632; Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • Use a "High Speed HDMI micro cable" with the HDMI standards ...
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...SD memory card (optional 14 Charging the battery 15 Setting the clock 17 Setting the menu 19 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode.......... 20 Recording motion pictures... 23 Using the control ring/ control dial 25 Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button 27 ...Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide 27 Viewing your pictures 28 Deleting pictures 28 What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function 29 GPS functions 31 Reading the ...
...SD memory card (optional 14 Charging the battery 15 Setting the clock 17 Setting the menu 19 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode.......... 20 Recording motion pictures... 23 Using the control ring/ control dial 25 Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button 27 ...Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide 27 Viewing your pictures 28 Deleting pictures 28 What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function 29 GPS functions 31 Reading the ...
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... rays of light from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●The camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied). ●The data on the built...
... rays of light from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●The camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied). ●The data on the built...
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...VFF1254 • Software: Use it on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. You can record or play back pictures on your PC. • Owner's Manual for further information about obtaining replacement parts. • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. •...Charge the battery before using a card. • Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for advanced features • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as battery...
...VFF1254 • Software: Use it on the built-in memory when you are not using the camera. You can record or play back pictures on your PC. • Owner's Manual for further information about obtaining replacement parts. • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. •...Charge the battery before using a card. • Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for advanced features • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as battery...
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... this to select the recording mode or playback mode. 29 [MENU/SET] button 30 [Q.MENU/ ] / [ ] button • You can display the Quick Menu and erase pictures. 31 [DISP.] button • Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor. 9 LCD Monitor 10 Charging lamp (Red)/ Wi-Fi® connection lamp... the battery. 14 Speaker 15 Microphones 16 Mode dial • Use this to select the recording mode. 17 Shutter button 18 Zoom lever 19 Motion picture button 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button 21 Tripod mount • Do not attach to a tripod with a tripod or by other means. • It may ...
... this to select the recording mode or playback mode. 29 [MENU/SET] button 30 [Q.MENU/ ] / [ ] button • You can display the Quick Menu and erase pictures. 31 [DISP.] button • Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor. 9 LCD Monitor 10 Charging lamp (Red)/ Wi-Fi® connection lamp... the battery. 14 Speaker 15 Microphones 16 Mode dial • Use this to select the recording mode. 17 Shutter button 18 Zoom lever 19 Motion picture button 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button 21 Tripod mount • Do not attach to a tripod with a tripod or by other means. • It may ...
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... want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ([ ]) enables you want to lock the focus to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to adjust focus using Auto Focus. 13 (ENG) VQT5E54 uAtobuBrrsatcokfestt∗ill...8226; Macro recording - Cursor button • This button is used is indicated by setting the self- ∗Ttimo ecar ntoce2l seconds. Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. • SeAlfft-etirmeexrp∗osure adjustment, the adjustment value is effective for max. [MENU/SET] button...
... want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ([ ]) enables you want to lock the focus to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to adjust focus using Auto Focus. 13 (ENG) VQT5E54 uAtobuBrrsatcokfestt∗ill...8226; Macro recording - Cursor button • This button is used is indicated by setting the self- ∗Ttimo ecar ntoce2l seconds. Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. • SeAlfft-etirmeexrp∗osure adjustment, the adjustment value is effective for max. [MENU/SET] button...
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... may not appear or it may be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway. ■ Menu types • [Rec] • [Setup] • [Playback] • [Motion Picture] • [Wi-Fi] • [GPS] • [Playback Mode] 19 (ENG) VQT5E54
... may not appear or it may be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway. ■ Menu types • [Rec] • [Setup] • [Playback] • [Motion Picture] • [Wi-Fi] • [GPS] • [Playback Mode] 19 (ENG) VQT5E54
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... is selected) [i-Scenery] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Handheld Night Shot] [i-Macro] [i-Food] When scene does not correspond to any of the above 20 VQT5E54 (ENG) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed...
... is selected) [i-Scenery] [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Handheld Night Shot] [i-Macro] [i-Food] When scene does not correspond to any of the above 20 VQT5E54 (ENG) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■ Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed...
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... your arms close range. Hand strap ●To avoid camera shake, hold it from close to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. [Creative Control] Mode Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect. ■ Holding the camera Flash AF Assist Lamp Do not block the flash or the lamp.... ■ Recording modes [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with your feet slightly apart. ●Do not touch the lens. 21 (ENG) VQT5E54 You can switch to the [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode on...
... your arms close range. Hand strap ●To avoid camera shake, hold it from close to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. [Creative Control] Mode Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect. ■ Holding the camera Flash AF Assist Lamp Do not block the flash or the lamp.... ■ Recording modes [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with your feet slightly apart. ●Do not touch the lens. 21 (ENG) VQT5E54 You can switch to the [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode on...
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...to [ON]. • [Step Zoom] Each time the control ring/control dial is operated, the zoom stops at the position for one of a picture to be taken using zoom. Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) • Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 30x ...settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■ Zoom types You can adjust the area of the preset focal lengths. ■ Menu convenient for taking pictures • [Picture Size] Recording capacity guidelines (still pictures) Save location 18M 5M Built-in Memory 1 3 Card (2 GB) 270 650 (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [ 0.3M...
...to [ON]. • [Step Zoom] Each time the control ring/control dial is operated, the zoom stops at the position for one of a picture to be taken using zoom. Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) • Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 30x ...settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■ Zoom types You can adjust the area of the preset focal lengths. ■ Menu convenient for taking pictures • [Picture Size] Recording capacity guidelines (still pictures) Save location 18M 5M Built-in Memory 1 3 Card (2 GB) 270 650 (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [ 0.3M...
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...(stereo). • You can be recorded in memory. Press the motion picture button ( ) to 29 minutes 59 seconds. ●Motion pictures cannot be taken during motion picture recording. Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with [FHD/30p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion...sounds of the zoom lever or control ring/control dial may be recorded in some cases. ●Still pictures can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in the following cases. • [Panorama Shot] Mode • [...
...(stereo). • You can be recorded in memory. Press the motion picture button ( ) to 29 minutes 59 seconds. ●Motion pictures cannot be taken during motion picture recording. Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with [FHD/30p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion...sounds of the zoom lever or control ring/control dial may be recorded in some cases. ●Still pictures can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in the following cases. • [Panorama Shot] Mode • [...
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... area will be changed significantly. 24 VQT5E54 (ENG) Recording motion pictures ■ About the recording format for motion pictures can record motion pictures in [Rec Format] Item [FHD/30p] [HD/30p] [VGA/30p] Picture size 1920×1080 1280×720 640×480 fps Bit...Mbps 30p Approx. 10 Mbps 30p Approx. 4 Mbps ■ About motion picture icon [Rec Format] Picture size 60i Location information/Place name log fps ●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway ...
... area will be changed significantly. 24 VQT5E54 (ENG) Recording motion pictures ■ About the recording format for motion pictures can record motion pictures in [Rec Format] Item [FHD/30p] [HD/30p] [VGA/30p] Picture size 1920×1080 1280×720 640×480 fps Bit...Mbps 30p Approx. 10 Mbps 30p Approx. 4 Mbps ■ About motion picture icon [Rec Format] Picture size 60i Location information/Place name log fps ●If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway ...
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... Setting Control ring∗1 Control dial Step Zoom (→22) Program Shift Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment∗2 Picture effects change Scene change Picture effects change ∗1 When Manual Focus is assigned to focus adjustment. ∗2 Press to perform frequently used operations and settings directly. Following are...
... Setting Control ring∗1 Control dial Step Zoom (→22) Program Shift Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment∗2 Picture effects change Scene change Picture effects change ∗1 When Manual Focus is assigned to focus adjustment. ∗2 Press to perform frequently used operations and settings directly. Following are...
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... to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase. Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button It is set to register and press [MENU/SET] Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] Press [Fn] button • If the setting of Thirds Offset] [Diagonal lines] [Radiation] 27 (ENG) VQT5E54...
... to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase. Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button It is set to register and press [MENU/SET] Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] Press [Fn] button • If the setting of Thirds Offset] [Diagonal lines] [Radiation] 27 (ENG) VQT5E54...
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...name information and latitude & longitude information are provided • To play back a motion picture, select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press . Press or turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ( ) • By holding down the Playback button while the ...camera is off, you can turn the control dial to select the picture to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET] ( ) 28...
...name information and latitude & longitude information are provided • To play back a motion picture, select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press . Press or turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ( ) • By holding down the Playback button while the ...camera is off, you can turn the control dial to select the picture to select [Yes] and then press [MENU/SET] ( ) 28...
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... the camera to the smartphone/ tablet. • For information on installing "Panasonic Image App" and basic operations on the smartphone/tablet, refer to "Wi-Fi® Quick Guide". ■ Sending pictures to Wi-Fi compatible equipment You can select pictures on your camera and transfer them to a TV, printer, AV equipment, PC, etc...
... the camera to the smartphone/ tablet. • For information on installing "Panasonic Image App" and basic operations on the smartphone/tablet, refer to "Wi-Fi® Quick Guide". ■ Sending pictures to Wi-Fi compatible equipment You can select pictures on your camera and transfer them to a TV, printer, AV equipment, PC, etc...
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For details, refer to social networking services, etc. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please refer to "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" for both smartphones and tablets unless it is particularly distinguishing between the devices ... security. ●Hereafter, this unit to the "LUMIX CLUB", you can send still pictures and motion pictures to the "LUMIX CLUB" site. To upload recorded pictures to a social networking service right away, we recommend that you first send the pictures to WEB services. What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function ■...
For details, refer to social networking services, etc. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please refer to "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" for both smartphones and tablets unless it is particularly distinguishing between the devices ... security. ●Hereafter, this unit to the "LUMIX CLUB", you can send still pictures and motion pictures to the "LUMIX CLUB" site. To upload recorded pictures to a social networking service right away, we recommend that you first send the pictures to WEB services. What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function ■...
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... press [MENU/SET] Press to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] • A message appears on the pictures. During takeoff and landing of airplanes or in the border regions of countries neighboring China. (Current as of January 2014) • Some countries or regions... Agreement for Location Name Data" (Owner's Manual for advanced features). This camera can also automatically adjust the time. Please do not use of a place where a picture was taken on the screen.
... press [MENU/SET] Press to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] • A message appears on the pictures. During takeoff and landing of airplanes or in the border regions of countries neighboring China. (Current as of January 2014) • Some countries or regions... Agreement for Location Name Data" (Owner's Manual for advanced features). This camera can also automatically adjust the time. Please do not use of a place where a picture was taken on the screen.
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... be viewed, organized, printed, etc. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.3 PE LoiLoScope (30-day full-trial version) Pictures can be installed. 33 (ENG) VQT5E54 This will be edited. • Compatible OS: Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP You can be captured to the trial... Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following the instructions displayed on your PC will only install a shortcut to a PC, and can edit motion pictures easily. For details about operating environment and usage, please read "Owner's Manual for advanced features" (PDF format) or the manuals for each software. &#...
... be viewed, organized, printed, etc. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.3 PE LoiLoScope (30-day full-trial version) Pictures can be installed. 33 (ENG) VQT5E54 This will be edited. • Compatible OS: Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP You can be captured to the trial... Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following the instructions displayed on your PC will only install a shortcut to a PC, and can edit motion pictures easily. For details about operating environment and usage, please read "Owner's Manual for advanced features" (PDF format) or the manuals for each software. &#...
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... the software in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be saved in some communication environments. Press on a PC, etc. Edited pictures can be connected to the Internet. ●It may cause a malfunction. Cancel the connection and disconnect the USB connection cable 34 VQT5E54 (ENG)... Using cables other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). Supplied software Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW file...
... the software in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be saved in some communication environments. Press on a PC, etc. Edited pictures can be connected to the Internet. ●It may cause a malfunction. Cancel the connection and disconnect the USB connection cable 34 VQT5E54 (ENG)... Using cables other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). Supplied software Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW file...
