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Contents Before Use Care of the camera 4 Standard Accessories 5 Names and Functions of Main Parts .........6 Preparation Charging the Battery 8 • Inserting the Battery 9 • Charging 10 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional 14 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 Tips for taking good pictures 20...
Contents Before Use Care of the camera 4 Standard Accessories 5 Names and Functions of Main Parts .........6 Preparation Charging the Battery 8 • Inserting the Battery 9 • Charging 10 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........12 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional 14 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 Tips for taking good pictures 20...
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... Playing back 3D pictures 113 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures 115 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 115 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable 116 • Copying to a PC using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO 117 Connecting to sharing sites 121 Printing the Pictures 122 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 123 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 123 • Print Settings 124 Others Screen Display...
... Playing back 3D pictures 113 Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures 115 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder 115 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable 116 • Copying to a PC using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO 117 Connecting to sharing sites 121 Printing the Pictures 122 • Selecting a single picture and printing it 123 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 123 • Print Settings 124 Others Screen Display...
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... the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again. • If the charging lamp does not turn on the LCD monitor. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) • If a problem occurs in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of time after being charged.) • The battery becomes warm after using the AC...
... the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again. • If the charging lamp does not turn on the LCD monitor. • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.) • If a problem occurs in a location where the ambient temperature (and the temperature of time after being charged.) • The battery becomes warm after using the AC...
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... the access time for the built-in memory may be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in Memory • You can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Built-in memory: k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded...
... the access time for the built-in memory may be recorded on the card and played back. • When using the built-in Memory • You can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Built-in memory: k>ð (access indication¢) • When using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded...
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..., or saved to a disc and watched on MP4 compatible devices, refer to P86. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. This format is needed, or when uploading videos to the...
..., or saved to a disc and watched on MP4 compatible devices, refer to P86. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. This format is needed, or when uploading videos to the...
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... memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the operation may be recorded. - Continue to hold the camera until the recording ends. • It is not a malfunction. • The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may change drastically. - while recording motion pictures, the sound of the card, the card access...
... memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the operation may be recorded. - Continue to hold the camera until the recording ends. • It is not a malfunction. • The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may change drastically. - while recording motion pictures, the sound of the card, the card access...
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...this unit on a PC, use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • Motion pictures recorded with a Motion Picture icon (such as [ ]/[ ]), and then press 3 to play motion pictures using a high capacity card, it is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]. ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback The cursor displayed during playback. • Motion pictures recorded in Miniature Effect Mode play back the motion pictures recorded by -frame forward (while pausing) [W] Reduce volume level [T] Increase volume level ¢ The fast forward...
...this unit on a PC, use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • Motion pictures recorded with a Motion Picture icon (such as [ ]/[ ]), and then press 3 to play motion pictures using a high capacity card, it is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]. ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback The cursor displayed during playback. • Motion pictures recorded in Miniature Effect Mode play back the motion pictures recorded by -frame forward (while pausing) [W] Reduce volume level [T] Increase volume level ¢ The fast forward...
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...] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • In [Panorama Shot] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. - 43 - However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are holding the camera high above your head. [„] ([Auto Power LCD])¢: The brightness is adjusted...
...] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. • In [Panorama Shot] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. - 43 - However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. • The LCD monitor automatically returns to make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are holding the camera high above your head. [„] ([Auto Power LCD])¢: The brightness is adjusted...
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... of the [LCD Power Save] will be conserved by setting these menus. When using Auto Bracket. - When recording or playing back motion pictures - Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [1SEC] o [Auto Review] [2SEC] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the LCD monitor further during the recording¢. ¢ Excluding the Digital Zoom range. [ON]/[OFF] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn on to...
... of the [LCD Power Save] will be conserved by setting these menus. When using Auto Bracket. - When recording or playing back motion pictures - Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [1SEC] o [Auto Review] [2SEC] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the LCD monitor further during the recording¢. ¢ Excluding the Digital Zoom range. [ON]/[OFF] • Press the shutter button halfway or turn on to...
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... recording, the operation that resets the lens is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be also reset, too. • When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. - Basic v [No.Reset] Reset the file number of malfunctioning. • When the [Rec] menu settings are reset, data registered with the USB connection cable (supplied). [y] ([Select on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format...
... recording, the operation that resets the lens is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be also reset, too. • When [Setup] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. - Basic v [No.Reset] Reset the file number of malfunctioning. • When the [Rec] menu settings are reset, data registered with the USB connection cable (supplied). [y] ([Select on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format...
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Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed . Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, -: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ±¢ - - - ± ± ± ± ± ± * + : ; ±...
Set the flash setting again if necessary. • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed . Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, -: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ±¢ - - - ± ± ± ± ± ± * + : ; ±...
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... picture at any point during the copying process. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. (P38) Press 3/4 to be copied in memory. Note • If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to copy the picture data. • [Print Set], [Protect] or [Favorite] settings will not be copied. Perform the settings again after it is executed. • Do not turn the camera off at a time is copied from a card...
... picture at any point during the copying process. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. (P38) Press 3/4 to be copied in memory. Note • If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to copy the picture data. • [Print Set], [Protect] or [Favorite] settings will not be copied. Perform the settings again after it is executed. • Do not turn the camera off at a time is copied from a card...
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... the operating instructions of Panasonic TVs even if they are using is compatible with VIERA Link. Automatic input switching: • If you connect with a cable that support the TV. • Operation is not possible with an HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on this unit also turns off the power, the power on the TV automatically switches to this unit's screen. Connecting to...
... the operating instructions of Panasonic TVs even if they are using is compatible with VIERA Link. Automatic input switching: • If you connect with a cable that support the TV. • Operation is not possible with an HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on this unit also turns off the power, the power on the TV automatically switches to this unit's screen. Connecting to...
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... refer to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can transfer the pictures in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it. ∫ PC that can be used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you have imported. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC...
... refer to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can transfer the pictures in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it. ∫ PC that can be used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you have imported. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC...
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.... If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the alarm beeps. Preparations: Turn on the type of printer used) • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. • Motion pictures cannot be started on the camera's LCD monitor. • Some printers can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be printed...
.... If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the alarm beeps. Preparations: Turn on the type of printer used) • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. • Motion pictures cannot be started on the camera's LCD monitor. • Some printers can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be printed...
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... dealer or your nearest Service Center. - 134 - Format this card?] • It is a format that cannot be used in this picture] • [Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Print Set] cannot be set on this camera. Data will be displayed on the screen in memory will be deleted. [Memory card error. The major messages are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full. [Some pictures cannot be copied]/[Copy could not be completed...
... dealer or your nearest Service Center. - 134 - Format this card?] • It is a format that cannot be used in this picture] • [Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Print Set] cannot be set on this camera. Data will be displayed on the screen in memory will be deleted. [Memory card error. The major messages are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full. [Some pictures cannot be copied]/[Copy could not be completed...
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.... > Turn the camera off frequently by selecting [Reset] (P46) on the [Setup] menu. Others Troubleshooting First, try charging again. [If you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the unit is fully charged, the charging lamp will be recorded. • Is the REC/PLAY switch at the [!] setting? (P21) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not using a large capacity card. The camera turns...
.... > Turn the camera off frequently by selecting [Reset] (P46) on the [Setup] menu. Others Troubleshooting First, try charging again. [If you reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) when the unit is fully charged, the charging lamp will be recorded. • Is the REC/PLAY switch at the [!] setting? (P21) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not using a large capacity card. The camera turns...
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... recorded pictures are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P48) (Other pictures will not be played back by other equipment are searched, they may display dates differing from PC to card. • Has [Filtering Play] been set for playback? > Change to [Normal Play]. (P88) The folder number and the file number...
... recorded pictures are displayed as [-] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P48) (Other pictures will not be played back by other equipment are searched, they may display dates differing from PC to card. • Has [Filtering Play] been set for playback? > Change to [Normal Play]. (P88) The folder number and the file number...
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...? > Set to [PC] in [USB Mode]. (P46, 119) The card is recognized.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for details.) The picture cannot be displayed with the HDMI mini cable (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P109) The picture is not displayed fully on the TV model, the pictures...
...? > Set to [PC] in [USB Mode]. (P46, 119) The card is recognized.) > Disconnect the USB connection cable. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for details.) The picture cannot be displayed with the HDMI mini cable (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P109) The picture is not displayed fully on the TV model, the pictures...
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There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook. > Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email address/password) is correct. > Confirm that the PC is connected to the operating instructions for the printer.) > We recommend using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB connection cable after turning off the power. The panorama picture is not printing correctly...
There is a problem trying to upload to YouTube or Facebook. > Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email address/password) is correct. > Confirm that the PC is connected to the operating instructions for the printer.) > We recommend using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software on the LCD monitor does not disappear, disconnect the USB connection cable after turning off the power. The panorama picture is not printing correctly...