Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX150/DMC-FX180

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future
reference.

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating
Instructions.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE
EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE
UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ About the battery pack

• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time
with doors and windows closed.

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∫ Care of the camera
• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD
monitor may be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when
you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on
a rainy day or on a beach.
• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to
allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the
lens, buttons etc.
• If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body
carefully.

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∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear
naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P145)

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Contents Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................45
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback) ................................46
Before Use • Using the Playback Zoom .................47
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .....47
Information for Your Safety .......................2 Deleting Pictures .....................................48
Quick Guide ..............................................8 • To delete a single picture ..................48
Standard Accessories .............................10 • To delete multiple pictures
Names of the Components .....................11 (up to 50) or all the pictures ..............48

Preparation Advanced (Recording pictures)

Charging the Battery ...............................13 About the LCD Monitor............................50

About the Battery (charging/number of Taking Pictures using
recordable pictures) ................................15 the Built-in Flash......................................52
Inserting and Removing the Card • Switching to the appropriate
(optional)/the Battery...............................17 flash setting.......................................52
• Adjust the flash output.......................55
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........19
Taking Close-up Pictures ........................57
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................21
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........58
• Changing the clock setting ................22
Compensating the Exposure ...................59
Setting the Menu .....................................23
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/
• Setting menu items ...........................24
• Using the quick menu .......................26 Colour Bracket.........................................60
About the Setup Menu ............................27 • Auto Bracket......................................60
Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................33 • Colour Bracket ..................................61
Taking Pictures with Exposure
Set Manually (Manual exposure).............62
Basic Taking pictures that match
the scene being recorded
Taking pictures using the automatic (Scene mode)..........................................64
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............35 • [PORTRAIT] ......................................65
• Scene detection ................................37 • [SOFT SKIN] .....................................65
• AF Tracking Function ........................37 • [TRANSFORM] .................................66
• [SELF PORTRAIT] ............................67
• About the flash ..................................38
• [SCENERY] .......................................67
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode .......38
• [SPORTS] .........................................67
Taking pictures with your favourite • [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ..........................68
settings (Program AE mode)...................39 • [NIGHT SCENERY]...........................68
• Focusing ...........................................40 • [FOOD] ..............................................68
• When the subject is not in focus • [PARTY] ............................................69
(such as when it is not in the centre • [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................69
of the composition of the picture • [BABY1]/[BABY2] ..............................70
you want to take) ..............................40 • [PET] .................................................71
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......41 • [SUNSET]..........................................71
• Direction detection function...............41 • [HIGH SENS.] ...................................71
Taking Pictures with the Zoom................42 • [HI-SPEED BURST] ..........................72
• Using the Optical Zoom/ • [FLASH BURST] ...............................73
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ • [STARRY SKY] .................................74
Using the Digital Zoom .....................42 • [FIREWORKS] ..................................74
• Using the Easy zoom ........................44 • [BEACH] ............................................75
• [SNOW] .............................................75
• [AERIAL PHOTO]..............................75
• [PIN HOLE] .......................................76
• [FILM GRAIN]....................................76
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 • [RESIZE] Reducing the picture
size (number of pixels)....................119
Advanced (Recording pictures) • [TRIMMING] ....................................120
• [LEVELING].....................................121
Motion Picture Mode ...............................77 • [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................122
Useful Functions at Travel • [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]............123
Destinations ............................................80 • [FAVORITE] ....................................124
• Recording which Day of the • [DPOF PRINT] ................................125
Vacation You Take the Picture .........80 • [PROTECT] .....................................127
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas • [AUDIO DUB.] .................................128
Travel Destinations (World Time) .....83 • [COPY] ............................................129
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................85
• [PICTURE SIZE] ...............................85 Connecting to other equipment
• [QUALITY].........................................86
• [ASPECT RATIO]..............................87
• [INTELLIGENT ISO]..........................87 Connecting to a PC ...............................130
• [SENSITIVITY] ..................................88 Printing the Pictures ..............................133
• [ISO LIMIT SET]................................88 • Selecting a single picture and
• [WHITE BALANCE]...........................89 printing it .........................................134
• [METERING MODE] .........................92 • Selecting multiple pictures and
• [AF MODE]........................................93 printing them ...................................135
• [QUICK AF] .......................................97 • Print Settings ...................................136
• [BURST] ............................................97 Playing Back Pictures on
• [I.EXPOSURE] ..................................98 a TV Screen ..........................................139
• [MULTI EXPO.] .................................99 • Playing back pictures using
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................100 the AV cable (supplied)...................139
• [COLOR EFFECT] ..........................101 • Playing back pictures on a TV with
• [PICT.ADJ.] .....................................101 an SD Memory Card slot.................140
• [STABILIZER] .................................102 • Playing back on the TV with
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ......................103 component socket ..........................141
• [AUDIO REC.] .................................103
• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .........................104
• [CLOCK SET]..................................104
Others

Advanced (Playback) Screen Display ......................................142

Cautions for Use....................................145
Message Display ...................................149
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Functions that cannot be set or will
(Slide Show)..........................................105 not work under some conditions............152
Selecting Pictures and Playing Troubleshooting.....................................155
them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/ Number of Recordable Pictures and
[FAVORITE PLAY])...............................108 Available Recording Time .....................164
• [CATEGORY PLAY]........................108 Specifications ........................................168
• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................109
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio................................110
• Motion pictures................................110
• Pictures with audio ..........................111
Creating still pictures from a motion
picture ...................................................112
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....114
• [CALENDAR] ..................................114
• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................115
• [TEXT STAMP] ...............................117

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Before Use

Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
plug-in type
1 Charge the battery. (P13)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.

inlet type

2 Insert the battery and the card.

(P17)
• When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P19) Refer to P20
when you use a card.

3 Turn the camera on to take

pictures.


1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
2 Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P35)

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4 Play back the pictures.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [(].
2 Select the picture you want to view.
(P45)

 

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 AV Cable
6 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 CD-ROM
• Operating Instructions
8 Strap
9 Battery Carrying Case

• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
was purchased.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names of the Components

1 Flash (P52)
2 Lens (P5, 146) 1 2 3
3 Self-timer indicator (P58)
AF assist lamp (P104)

4 LCD monitor (P50, 142) 4 10 9

5 Status indicator (P18, 29, 35)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P21)
7 [DISPLAY] button (P50)
8 [Q.MENU] (P26)/Delete (P48) button
9 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
(P23)

5 6 78

10 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P59)/
Flash output adjustment (P55)/Auto
bracket (P60)/Colour bracket (P61)
B: 4/Macro mode (P57)
AF Tracking (P37, 95)
C: 2/Self-timer button (P58)
D: 1/Flash setting button (P52)/
White balance fine adjustment (P90)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

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11 Camera ON/OFF switch (P21) 11 12 13

12 Zoom lever (P42)
13 [E.ZOOM] button (P44)
14 Speaker (P110)
15 Microphone (P77, 103, 128)
16 Shutter button (P35, 77)
17 Mode dial (P33) 14 15 16 17
18 Strap eyelet 18
• Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not 19
drop it. 20
19 Lens barrel
20 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P141) 
21
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P130, 133,  22
139)
22 [DC IN] socket (P130, 133)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
• This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected
to it.
23 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the
23 24
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
24 Card/Battery door (P17)
25 Release lever (P17)
25

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should
also be the same.)

1 Attach the battery with

attention to the direction of the
battery.

plug-in type
2 Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• The AC cable does not fit entirely into
the AC input terminal. A gap will remain
as shown on the right.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator A lights green.
• Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after
approx. 130 min maximum).

inlet type

3 Detach the battery after

charging is completed.

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∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical
outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the
battery to swell up.)
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.

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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully
charged battery.
∫ The battery life
Number of recordable
Approx. 330 pictures By CIPA standard in programme AE
pictures
mode
Recording time Approx. 165 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer
function is set to [AUTO].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD
mode. (P28)
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable
pictures decreases to about 82.]

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Playback time Approx. 450 min

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫ Charging
Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the
same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the
battery before it is exhausted.
• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the

Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

1 Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow and open the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.

2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about

the direction you insert it. Pull the lever
A in the direction of the arrow to remove
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

3 1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.

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Note
• Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.
• When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in
the built-in memory and played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and 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 (or
the card).

Built-in Memory
• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used
becomes full.
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P129)
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided (When
format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
standard) no further data writing, deletion or
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, formatting is possible. The ability to
16 GB, 32 GB)¢ write, delete and format data is restored 2
when the switch is returned to its
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in original position.)
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only.
¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being
used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)

Note
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or
the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P32)]. Furthermore, do not subject
the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and
this unit may no longer operate normally.
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P32)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

1 Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons

2 Press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in
[PLAYBACK] mode.)

4 Press [MENU/SET].
MENU
/SET

:
5 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time :
display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P83)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and
elsewhere.

6 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were
performed.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting”
procedure below.

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Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P24)
• It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P117) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.

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Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
[MODE] playback mode menu
(P45, 105 to109)
• This menu lets you
select the setting of
the playback methods
such as playback or
slide show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P114 to 129) ! [REC] mode menu (P85 to 104)
• This menu lets you • This menu lets you
make the rotation, set the colouring,
protection, trimming sensitivity, aspect
or DPOF settings, etc. ratio, number of pixels
of recorded pictures. and other aspects of
the pictures you are
recording.

[SETUP] menu (P27 to 32)

• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you
to operate the camera.
• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or
[PLAYBACK MODE].

∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P152.

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Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same
setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the programme AE mode

1 Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C Mode dial

2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!].
• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to
[(], and proceed to step 4.

3 Set the mode dial to [³].

4 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by MENU
rotating the zoom lever. /SET

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Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press 2.

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu

icon [ ].

3 Press 1.
• Select a menu item next and set it.

5 Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.

6 Press 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.

7 Press 3/4 to select [š].

8 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

MENU
/SET

9 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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Using the quick menu

By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
• Advanced settings for the following items can be performed by pressing [DISPLAY]. [DISPLAY]
is displayed on the screen.
– [WHITE BALANCE] (P89)/[AF MODE] (P93)

1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.

Q.MENU

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and

the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to A
close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.

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Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.

U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

• Refer to P21 for details.

Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

“ [DESTINATION]:
[WORLD TIME] Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
• Refer to P83 for details.

Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
— [TRAVEL DATE] [TRAVEL SETUP] [LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET] [OFF]/[SET]
• Refer to P80 for details.

This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]: [SHUTTER VOL.]:
[s] (Muted) [ ] (Muted)
r [BEEP] [t] (Low) [ ] (Low)
[u] (High) [ ] (High)
[BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER TONE]:
[ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ]

u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.

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[MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
LCD [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright
it is around the camera.
… [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or
another object to block the light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.

Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
[GUIDE LINE] displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P50)
[REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]:
[OFF]/[ON] [ ]/[ ]
• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.

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This allows you to set either to display or not display the

[HISTOGRAM] histogram. (P51)
[OFF]/[ON]

When the auto review function is activated, white saturated areas

[HIGHLIGHT] appear blinking in black and white.
[OFF]/[ON]

• If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend

compensating the exposure towards negative (P59) [ON] [OFF]
referring to the histogram (P51) and then taking the
picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.
• There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close when
taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white
saturated and appear blinking in black and white.

You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.

Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
q [ECONOMY] used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
[AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.
• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the
LCD monitor again.
• [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.

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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
o [AUTO REVIEW]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons
is pressed.
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then
enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P60)/
colour bracket (P61), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P72) and [FLASH BURST] (P73) in scene mode,
burst mode (P97) and when recording still pictures with audio (P103). (The pictures cannot be
enlarged.)
• In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].

v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P132)
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P32) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial

w [RESET]
settings.
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is
normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P123) is set to [ON], and [FAVORITE] (P124) is set to [OFF] in [PLAYBACK]
mode menu.
– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P70) and [PET] (P71) in scene mode.
– The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P80) (departure date, return date, location)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P83) setting.
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

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Select the USB communication system after or before connecting

the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
x [USB MODE] Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.

Set to match the colour television system in each country.

(Playback mode only)
| [VIDEO OUT]
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

Set to match the type of TV.

(Playback mode only)
[TV ASPECT]
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.

Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been
selected.
} [SCENE MENU] [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene
mode appears.
[AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

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The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably

[FORMAT]
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not
turn the camera off during formatting.
• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove
the card.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.
• If you cannot format, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre.

~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen.

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.

Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the

camera’s features.
DEMO [DEMO MODE] [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
[AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a
slide show.

A Jitter detection demonstration

B Movement detection demonstration
A
• In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be
displayed. B
• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.
• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.

1 Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial

2 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!].

3 Switching the mode by rotating the mode

dial.
Align a desired mode with part C.
• Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The part where
there is no mode will not turn.)

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∫ List of [REC] modes

¦ Intelligent auto mode (P35)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

» Program AE mode (P39)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

º Manual exposure mode (P62)

The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed.
Û Scene mode (P64)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

$ Motion picture mode (P77)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

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[REC] mode: ñ
Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this
unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)  
(1: Shutter button)

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

2 Set the mode dial to [ñ].

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3 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep

your arms still at your side and stand with
your feet slightly apart.
A Flash
B AF assist lamp

4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject
is focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.

5 Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.
• The access indication (P19) lights red when pictures are
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P52)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P42)

Note
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.

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Scene detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
¦ > [i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [Œ] is selected
• [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P95).
∫ Face detection
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will
adjust the focus and exposure (P94).
Note
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same
subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The distance to
the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving, When zoom is used
– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is
shaken
• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the
appropriate recording mode.
∫ The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture automatically.
AF Tracking Function
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves. Refer to P95 for details.

• Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON].

([ is displayed on the screen.)

Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and

press 4 to lock the subject.
• AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
• An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen.
• Press 4 again to release.

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About the flash

• When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
• When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P54) is enabled, and the flash is
activated twice.

Settings in Intelligent auto mode

• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
– [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P85)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P87)/[BURST] (P97)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P101)/
[AF TRACKING]
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]
• The settings of the following items are fixed.
Item Settings
[GUIDE LINE] (P28) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY] [5MIN.]
([POWER SAVE]) (P29)
[AUTO REVIEW] (P30) [2SEC.]
Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.
[5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] (P57)
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at
which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom
magnification.
Self-timer (P58) 10 seconds
[QUALITY] (P86) A (Set to [›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M ))
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P87) [ON]
[ISO LIMIT SET] (P88) [800]
[WHITE BALANCE] (P89) [AWB]
[METERING MODE] (P92) C
[AF MODE] (P93) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected)
[QUICK AF] (P97) [ON]
[I.EXPOSURE] (P98) [STANDARD]
[STABILIZER] (P102) [AUTO]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P104) [ON]
• The following functions cannot be used.
– [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/Adjusting flash output/White balance
fine adjustment/[MULTI EXPO.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[PICT.ADJ.]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR
SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]/[HIGHLIGHT]
• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Program AE mode.
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.

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[REC] mode: ³

Taking pictures with your favourite settings

(Program AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P35).

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [!].
A Mode dial
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

2 Set the mode dial to [³].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P85).

3 Aim the AF area at the point you want to

focus on.

4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is
focused.
• The focus range is 50 cm to ¶.
• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,
refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P57).
5 Press the halfway pressed shutter button
fully to take a picture.
• The access indication lights (P19) red when pictures
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the
card).
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P59)
∫ To adjust the colours and take pictures at times when the image appears too red
(P89)

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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
When the subject is When the subject
Focus
focused is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus range
E Aperture value¢
F Shutter speed¢
G ISO sensitivity
¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)

When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of
the composition of the picture you want to take)
1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and exposure.
2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you
compose the picture.
• You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1
before pressing the shutter button fully.
We recommend that you use the face
detection function when taking pictures of
people. (P93) F2.8 1/125 ISO
100 F2.8 1/125 ISO
100

∫ Subjects and recording conditions

which are difficult to focus
• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When the recordable range display has appeared in red.
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
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Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P102), a tripod or the self-timer
(P58).
• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
– In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or
[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P64)
– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Direction detection function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P123) is 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 not displayed vertically.

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[REC] mode: 񳲿n

Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the
Digital Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 7.7k], do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

∫ Types of zooms
Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom
14.3k [including optical zoom
Maximum 3.6k]
3.6k 7.7k¢1
magnification 30.8k [including extra optical
zoom 7.7k]
The higher the magnification
Picture
No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the
quality
deterioration.
[PICTURE SIZE] with [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P100) on
Conditions None
(P85) is selected. the [REC] menu is set to [ON].

W T
W T W T W T
Screen B The digital zoom range is
display displayed.
The AF area becomes larger
A [ ] is displayed. when the shutter button is
pressed halfway in the digital
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• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m –¶)
¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom
lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously
rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele
again.
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14.5M (14.7 million pixels)
CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a
higher zoom effect.
Note
• The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.
• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.
• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever 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 (P58) for taking
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Using the Easy zoom

You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position).
The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set.
Press [E.ZOOM].
You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing
[E.ZOOM] again when [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P100) is set to [ON].
• When the maximum picture size has been set:
The zoom stops once at the maximum zoom position of the optical zoom.
(1)
When [E.ZOOM] is pressed again, zooming proceeds as far as the
maximum zoom position of the extra optical zoom. (2)
A Optical zoom
B Extra optical zoom
C Digital zoom
W T

The colours of the zoom bars and the picture size change, and the picture size changes
temporarily as shown below.

Aspect ratio Picture size

X [ ]>[ ]
Y [ ]>[ ]
W [ ]>[ ]

∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom

Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the
W T
maximum zoom position).
• Zooming returns at high speed as far as Wide.
• When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture
size which was changed in the extra optical zoom range now returns to what it was originally.
Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has been
returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever.

Note
• Press [E.ZOOM] firmly until the zoom function is activated.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch A to [(].
• Normal playback is set automatically in the
following cases.
– When the mode was switched from the [REC]
to [PLAYBACK].
– When the camera was turned on while the
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at
[(].

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture.

2: Play back the previous picture

1: Play back the next picture
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding
Press and hold 2/1 during playback.
A
2: Fast rewind B
1: Fast forward
• The file number A and the picture number B only
change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of
the desired picture appears to play back the picture.
• If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). A

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen
display (P114)
A Number of the selected picture and the total number of
recorded pictures
• Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the
previous screen.
• Pictures are not rotated for display.
∫ To return to normal playback
1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture.
• An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings.
2 Press [MENU/SET].
• The picture that was selected will appear.

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Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after
enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.
• When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of
the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality
deteriorates. A
• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom
position indication appears for about 1 second.
Note
• This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.
• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]
mode.
• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P120)
• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

1 Press [MENU/SET] during playback.

2 Press 1.
3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press
[MENU/SET].
[NORMAL PLAY] (P45) MENU
All the pictures are played back. /SET

[SLIDE SHOW] (P105)

The pictures are played back in sequence.
[CATEGORY PLAY] (P108)
The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
[FAVORITE PLAY] (P109)¢
Your favourite pictures are played back.
¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] has not been set.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
• Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be deleted.

To delete a single picture

1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then

press [‚].
A [DISPLAY] button
B [‚] button

2 Press 2 to select [YES] and then press

[MENU/SET].

MENU
/SET

To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures

1 Press [‚].

2 Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then

press [MENU/SET].
• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and

then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this
step.)
•[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is
DISPLAY
pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

4 Press [MENU/SET].

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

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∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P124) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as
[FAVORITE].)

Note
• Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient
power or the AC adaptor (optional).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.
• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P127), they will not be
deleted even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.

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Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.
A LCD monitor
B [DISPLAY] button
• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated. During playback zoom (P47), while playing back motion
pictures (P110) and during a slide show (P105), you can only select
“Normal display F” or “No display H”.
In recording mode
C Normal display¢1
D No display
E No display (Recording
guide line)¢1, 2 AUTO 6

In playback mode
F Normal display
G Display with recording
information¢1
H No display

¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.

¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines
are displayed.
Note
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene
mode, the guide line is grey. (P64)

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∫ Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal
and vertical guide lines or the cross point of
these lines, you can take pictures with
well-designed composition by viewing the size,
the slope and the balance of the subject.

A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a
well-balanced composition.
B [ ]: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact centre of the
screen.

∫ About the Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
1 Dark area, mid-tone, and bright area are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take
a picture.
2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area. The pictures with mostly
dark area, such as night scenery, will also have a histogram like this.
3 The picture will become overexposed with more bright area. The pictures with mostly
white area will also have a histogram like this.

Examples of histogram
1 Properly Exposed
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
¢ Histogram

Note
• When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in
orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.
– When the manual exposure assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation
or in the manual exposure mode
– When the flash is activated
– In [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P64)
– When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places
– When the exposure is not adequately adjusted
• The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.
• The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.
• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing
software used in PCs etc.

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[REC] mode: 񳲿

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A Photo flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.

Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.

1 Press 1 [‰].

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 1 [‰] to select.
• For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to
“Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P54)

3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.

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Item Description of settings

The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
‡: AUTO
it necessary.
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
:
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
AUTO/Red-eye
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
reduction¢
activated again for the actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
‰: Forced flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
: • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
Forced ON/Red-eye • The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or
reduction¢ [CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P64)
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will
slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark
:
background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the
Slow sync./Red-eye
red-eye phenomenon.
reduction¢
• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
Œ: Forced flash OFF • Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the
flash is not permitted.
¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.

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∫ About the digital red-eye correction
When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also
correct objects other than red-eye.
∫ Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)

‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ
ñ ±¢ — — — — ± ; ± ¥ ± — — ±
² ± ± ± — — ± í ± — ± — — ¥
³ ± ± ± ± — ± ï — — — — — ¥
* ± ¥ ± — — ± 9 ± — ± — — ¥
+ ± ¥ ± — — ± ô — — — — — ¥
± ¥ ± — — ± — — ¥ — — —
0 ± ¥ ± — — ± 5 — — — — — ¥
, — — — — — ¥ 4 — — — — — ¥
- ¥ — ± — — ± 6 — — ¥ — — ±
. — — — ¥ — ± 8 ¥ — ± — — ±
/ — — — — — ¥ 7 — — — — — ¥
1 ± — ± — — ¥ ¥ — ± — — ±
2 — — — ¥ ± ± ¥ — ± — — ±
3 — — — ± ± ¥ n — — — — — ±
: ± ¥ ± — — ±
¢ When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
• The flash setting is memorised 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.

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∫ The available flash range to take pictures
• The available flash range is an approximation.
Available flash range
ISO sensitivity
Wide Tele
AUTO¢ 60 cm to 5.9 m 30 cm to 2.9 m
100 60 cm to 1.8 m 30 cm to 90 cm
200 60 cm to 2.6 m 30 cm to 1.3 m
400 60 cm to 3.7 m 40 cm to 1.8 m
800 80 cm to 5.3 m 60 cm to 2.6 m
1600 1.15 m to 7.5 m 90 cm to 3.7 m
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P71) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m to approx. 15.1 m
Tele: Approx. 90 cm to approx. 7.5 m
• In [FLASH BURST] (P73) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between
[ISO100] and [ISO3200] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 60 cm to approx. 4.0 m
Tele: Approx. 30 cm to approx. 2.0 m
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [AUTO].

Adjust the flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.
1 Press 3 [È] several times to display [FLASH], and then
press 2/1 to set the flash output.
• You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
Note
• When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the
screen.
• The flash output setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The flash output adjustment cannot be used while in [FLASH BURST] in scene mode.

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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1¢1 to 1/2000th
1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2
1/30¢1 to 1/2000th
‰ 1¢1 to 1/2000th
Œ
1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2, 3
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P103).
¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P87)
¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P64)
• ¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
– When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].
– When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is
set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO].
• In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
• There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes.
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
– [CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
– [FLASH BURST]: 1/30th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
– [STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
– [FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds¢4
– All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while
[STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].

Note
• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the
heat or lighting from the flash.
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even
when you press the shutter button fully.
• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the
access indication disappears.
• The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.

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[REC] mode: ³²n

Taking Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the
zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

1 Press 4 [#].
• In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel,
press 4 again.

2 Take the pictures.

∫ Focus range
¢ The focus range changes in steps.

30 cm
T

W
5 cm

Note
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between
the camera and the subject is more than 30 cm it takes longer to focus on it.
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.

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[REC] mode: 񳲿

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

1 Press 2 [ë].

2 Press 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also press 2 [ë] to select.

3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.

4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus

and then press it fully to take the picture.
• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the
self-timer setting is cancelled.

Note
• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P104) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] in scene mode is fixed to 5.
• Self-timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto mode.
• Self-timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode.
• Self-timer cannot be used while in [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode.

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[REC] mode: ³¿n

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Properly
Under exposed Overexposed
exposed

Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure

towards positive. towards negative.

1 Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,

compensate the exposure with 2/1.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the
subject.

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[REC] mode: ³²¿

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/

Colour Bracket
Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture
with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With auto bracket d1 EV
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture

d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV

1 Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set

the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1.
• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).

2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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Colour Bracket
In this mode, up to 3 pictures in black & white, standard, or sepia in the selected modes
are automatically recorded each time the shutter button is pressed.

1 Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, press

[DISPLAY].
• It is switched between auto bracket and colour bracket every time
[DISPLAY] is pressed.

2 Press 2/1 to select the mode.

[OFF]:
[MODE1]: [B/W]/[STANDARD]
[MODE2]: [STANDARD]/[SEPIA]
[MODE3]: [B/W]/[STANDARD]/[SEPIA]

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
Note
• When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen, and when setting colour bracket, [ ]
appears on the screen.
• When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. When the exposure is
compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The auto bracket setting is cancelled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.
• When auto bracket/colour bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the
auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the
[SETUP] menu.
• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• [Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket/colour bracket is set.
• Burst is cancelled when auto bracket/colour bracket is set.
• The one set last will take precedence. (auto bracket and colour bracket cannot be set
simultaneously.)
• Auto bracket/colour bracket cannot be used in following cases:
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
– When the shutter speed becomes longer than 1 second with manual exposure

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[REC] mode: ²

Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually

(Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the
mode dial to [²].

2 Press 3/4 to select aperture or shutter

speed, and press 2/1 to set .

Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

Available Aperture Value
(Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 60 to 1/1300
F9.0 60 to 1/2000
• The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at
maximum Wide.
• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.

3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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4 Press the shutter button halfway.

• The manual exposure assistance A appears for
about 10 seconds to indicate the exposure.
• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again
when the exposure is not adequate.
Manual setting screen is displayed when 3 is
pressed. A

5 Take the pictures.

∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.

Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.

Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.

• Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in
playback mode.
Note
• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.

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[REC] mode: ¿

Taking pictures that match the scene being

recorded (Scene mode)
When 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.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

2 Set the mode dial to [¿].

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating
the zoom lever.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the
selected scene mode.

∫ About the information

• If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step 3,
explanations about each scene mode are displayed. (If you press
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the scene mode menu.)

Note
• To change the scene mode, press [MENU/SET] and then press 1, and return to step 3 above.
• Refer to P56 for information about the shutter speed.
• The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.
• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the
picture may differ from the actual scene.
• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts
them to the optimal setting.
– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[MULTI EXPO.]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT.ADJ.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[COLOR BRACKET]
• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following scene modes.
– [PORTRAIT]/[SOFT SKIN]/[TRANSFORM]/[SELF PORTRAIT]/[SCENERY]/[SPORTS]/
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[PARTY]/[CANDLE LIGHT]/[BABY1]/[BABY2]/[SUNSET]/[HIGH SENS.]

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[PORTRAIT]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to
improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make 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.

Note
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[SOFT SKIN]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft skin 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.

Note
• If a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.
• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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[TRANSFORM]
Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be
recorded smoothly.
1 Press 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/
SET].
• It can be set from the quick menu (P26).
2 Take pictures.

Note
• [SOFT SKIN] is activated when recording. It becomes harder to detect the [SOFT SKIN] when
the level of [SLIM HIGH] or [STRETCH HIGH] is selected.
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
• It cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner, except when enjoying in private.
• Do not use the material against the public order and morals, or to offend someone.
• Do not use the material against the object’s interest.

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[SELF PORTRAIT]
Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫ Technique for Self portrait mode
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator
lights up when you are brought into focus. 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
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to
focus.
• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor
for reviewing.
• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
• The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm.
• You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P103). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will
light up while recording the audio.
• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).
• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will
remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or
[PLAYBACK] mode is selected.
• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P102)
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[SCENERY]
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

[SPORTS]
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m or more.
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].

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[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a 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 about 1.5 m from the subject
when taking a picture.
Note
• The focus range is 0.9 m (Wide)/1.2 m (Tele) to 5 m.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[NIGHT SCENERY]
This allows you 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 [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and
the self-timer for taking picture.
Note
• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.

[FOOD]
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by
the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Note
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]

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[PARTY]
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m from the subject
when taking pictures.
Note
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

[CANDLE LIGHT]
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫ Technique for Candle light mode
• This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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[BABY1]/[BABY2]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P117).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1 Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Enter the birthday or name.
Birthday:
2/1: Select the items (year/month/day).
3/4: Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P115.
• When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].
• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen
appears automatically.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software
on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].
• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
• If [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or[ ] and pictures are taken, the name is not registered on the
pictures.
• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].

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[PET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P117).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P70.
Note
• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]
• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.

[SUNSET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid
pictures of the red colour of the sun.

[HIGH SENS.]
This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

Note
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]

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[HI-SPEED BURST]
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
1 Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE
PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

2 Press 3/4 to select the picture size

and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
3 Take pictures.
• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is
pressed fully.

approx. 7 pictures/second (Speed priority)

Maximum Burst speed
approx. 5 pictures/second (Image priority)
Number of recordable approx. 30 to 100 (Speed priority)
pictures approx. 35 to 100 (Image priority)
• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type
and/or status of the card used.
• The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]
• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. Note, however, that the ISO sensitivity is set high
to achieve a high shutter speed.

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[FLASH BURST]

Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still
pictures in dark places.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1 Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and
then press [MENU/SET] to set.
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
2 Take pictures.
• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is
pressed fully.
Number of recordable
max. 5 pictures
pictures

Note
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]
• The focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and flash level are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO3200].
• See the Note on P56 when using the flash.

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[STARRY SKY]
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1 Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press
[MENU/SET].
• It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the
quick menu. (P26)

2 Take pictures.
• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do
not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When
countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same
length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown
screen is displayed.
∫ Technique for Starry sky mode
• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
• The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

[FIREWORKS]
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away.
• The shutter speed becomes the following.
– Image stabiliser function [OFF]: 2 seconds
– When [AUTO], [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a
second or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has
determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
– You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.
• The AF area is not displayed.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

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[BEACH]
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It
also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does
not get into the lens or the terminals.

[SNOW]
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or
a snow-covered mountain.
[AERIAL PHOTO]
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode
• We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the
picture.
Note
• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.
• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.
• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.
• Be careful about the reflection from the window.

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[PIN HOLE]
Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

Note
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/
30 cm (Tele) to ¶]
• Face detection may not operate normally in the dark areas around the
edges of the screen.

[FILM GRAIN]
Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

Note
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600].
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/
30 cm (Tele) to ¶]

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[REC] mode: n
Advanced (Recording pictures)

Motion Picture Mode

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

2 Set the mode dial to [n].

3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus

and then press it fully to start recording.
A Audio recording
• The available recording time B is displayed on the top
right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on
the bottom right of the screen.
• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight
away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be
recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.
• When the subject is focused, the focus indication
lights.
• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when
recording starts (the first frame).
• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures
cannot be recorded without audio.)

4 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera
stops recording automatically.

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Changing the settings for the picture quality

• When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then press

1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].

Item Picture size fps Aspect ratio

¢ 1280k720 pixels 24
¢
16:9
848k480 pixels 30
¢ 640k480 pixels 30
30 4:3
320k240 pixels
10
• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.
• You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”.
• You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.
• [ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the component
cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with component
socket” (P141) for details.
• The file size with [ ] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.
¢Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

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Note
• Refer to P167 for information about the available recording time.
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording
time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
(DMC-FX150PL/DMC-FX150SG/DMC-FX180GC)
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous recording
exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [10m 30s] with [ ])
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
(DMC-FX150EG/DMC-FX150E)
• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back.
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
• Due to implemented sound quality improvements, motion pictures shot using this unit cannot
be played back on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) sold before August 2008.
• In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.
– [š] and [ ] in [AF MODE]/Direction detection function/[AUTO] and [MODE2] on the optical
image stabilizer function
• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
• The angle of field may be narrower in [ ].

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[REC] mode: 񳲿n

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.
If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the
number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is)
is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have
passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT
STAMP] (P117).
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P21)

1 Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and

then press 1.

2 Press 3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press

1.

3 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/

SET].

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/

month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].

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5 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/

day), and then press [MENU/SET].
• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while
the date bar is displayed.

6 Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1.

7 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/

SET].

8 Enter the location.

• For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P115.

9 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

10 Take a picture.
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date
is set.
• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.

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∫ Cancelling the travel date
The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you
want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen
shown in step 3 or 7 and then press [MENU/SET] twice. If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to
[OFF] in step 3, [LOCATION] will be also set to [OFF].
Note
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
If you set [WORLD TIME] (P83) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
• The travel date setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure
date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if
[TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took
them is not displayed.
• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not
recorded.
• If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date
change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)
• The text set as [LOCATION] can be edited later with [TITLE EDIT].
• The names for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] will not be recorded when [LOCATION] is set.
• [LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.

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Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P24.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures
you take.
• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P21)

1 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu,

and then press 1.
• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE
SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/
SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 3.

2 Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press

[MENU/SET].

3 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].
A

A Current time
B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) B
• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press
3. Press 3 again to return to the original time.
• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not
advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one
hour.

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4 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.
C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination
area or the home area is displayed. C

D
5 Press 2/1 to select the area the travel
destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to
set.
D Current time of the destination area E
E Time difference
• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination,
press 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Press 3 again to
return to the original time.

6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note
• Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.
• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.
• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time
difference from the home area.
• The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel
destination.

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Using the [REC] Mode Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes: 񳲿
∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
(14.5M) 4416k3312 pixels
(10M ) 3648k2736 pixels
(7M )¢ 3072k2304 pixels
(5M ) 2560k1920 pixels
(3M ) 2048k1536 pixels
(2M )¢ 1600k1200 pixels
(0.3M ) 640k480 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].

(13M) 4416k2944 pixels
(9M ) 3648k2432 pixels
(6M )¢ 3072k2048 pixels
(4.5M ) 2560k1712 pixels
(2.5M ) 2048k1360 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].

(11M) 4416k2480 pixels
(7.5M ) 3648k2056 pixels
(5.5M )¢ 3072k1728 pixels
(3.5M ) 2560k1440 pixels
(2M ) 1920k1080 pixels

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Note
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
• The extra optical zoom does not work in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST],
[FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is
not displayed.
• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
• Refer to P164 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

[QUALITY]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes: ³²¿

[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)

[›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
[ ]: RAW file (When the image is to be edited with a PC in high quality)¢1
[ ]: RAWiJPEG file: (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a standard-equivalent JPEG
image is simultaneously created.)¢2
¢1 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels of each aspect ratio( , , ).
¢2 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be
deleted.

Note
• If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data.
• Refer to P164 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
• You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
•[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ].
• The following [PLAYBACK] mode menu can be used for [ ] or [ ].
– [CALENDAR]
– [ROTATE]
– [PROTECT]

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[ASPECT RATIO]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes: 񳲿
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

[X] [Y] [W]

Note
• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P161)

[INTELLIGENT ISO]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimise the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes: ³
[OFF]/[ON]

Note
• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter
button was pressed fully.
• When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is [ON], the maximum ISO sensitivity is limited to the value set in
[ISO LIMIT SET]. When [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [AUTO], the ISO limit is set automatically up
to a maximum of [ISO800].

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[SENSITIVITY]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Applicable modes: ³²
[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
ISO sensitivity 100 1600
Recording location
When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
(recommended)
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased

Note
• When setting to [AUTO], ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the maximum of the value
set in [ISO LIMIT SET] (excluding [AUTO]).
• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)
• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the
maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under
[PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
(P101)

[ISO LIMIT SET]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Most appropriate sensitivity within the range set will be set depending on the brightness of
the subject.
Applicable modes: ³²
[AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
• The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
amount of picture noise.
Note
• This will work when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or when the Intelligent ISO is set to
[ON].
• When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [AUTO], and [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [AUTO], the ISO
sensitivity is automatically set to a maximum of [ISO400] ([ISO1000] when the flash is used)
according to the brightness.

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[WHITE BALANCE]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: ³²¿n

[AWB]: Automatic adjustment

[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[ 1
]:
When using the preset white balance
[ 2
]:
[ SET ]: When using the preset colour temperature setting

Note
• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [AWB], [ 1
] or [ 2
].
• The white balance setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
∫ Setting the white balance manually
This will set the values for the white balance. Use it in accordance with
the recording conditions.
1 Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1.
1 2

2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the

frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].

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∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the white balance.
• It can be set from the quick menu (P26).
1 Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press 1
• Press 1 again if [ 1
], [ ] or [ SET ] is selected.
2

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and then press

[MENU/SET].
2: A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1: B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3: G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)
4: M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
• If you finely adjust the white balance to A (amber), the white balance icon on the LCD
monitor will change to orange. If you finely adjust the white balance to B (blue), the white
balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to blue.
• If you finely adjust the white balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`]
(magenta) appears beside the white balance icon on the LCD monitor.
• Select the centre point if you are not finely adjusting the white balance.
• You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.
• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorised even if the camera is turned off.
• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
• The white balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (centre point) in
the following cases.
– When you reset the white balance in [ 1 ] or [ 2 ]
– When you reset the colour temperature manually in [ SET ]

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∫ Auto white balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2)
2 Blue sky
3)
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4)
4 Shade 5)

5 TV screen 1) 6)

6 Sunlight 7)
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb 8)
9 Sunrise and sunset 9)
10 Candlelight 10)
KlKelvin colour Temperature

∫ Setting the colour temperature

You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural
pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured
as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature becomes
high the picture becomes bluish and as the colour temperature
becomes low the picture becomes reddish.
1 Select [ SET ] and then press 1.
2 Press 3/4 to select the colour temperature and then press [MENU/SET].
• You can set a colour temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].

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[METERING MODE]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes: ³²n
[C]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this
method.
[ ]: Centre weighted
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the centre
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[Ù]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering
target A.

Note
• When [C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit
the person’s face.

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[AF MODE]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
Applicable modes: ³²¿n

The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The

[š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no
matter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[ ]: AF Tracking Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
The camera focuses on up to 5 focus areas per selected AF
[ ]: Multi-area-focusing area pattern. This is effective when the subject is not in the
centre of the screen.
[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on
(High speed) the centre of the screen.

[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
centre of the screen.
[Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.

Note
• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the
same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF
mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
• If the AF mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.
• Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].
• The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the
AF mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
• The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.
• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.
– In motion picture mode.

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∫ About [š]
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When digital zoom is used
∫ About [ƒ]
• You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.
• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.

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∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked
frame, and press 4 to lock the subject
• AF tracking frame will continuously focus on
the subject's movement once the subject is
recognised.
• AF tracking is turned off when 4 is pressed
again.

2 Take the picture

Note
• Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.
– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject.
– When jitter is occurring
– When using the zoom
• If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again.
• AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.
• [QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.
• AF tracking cannot be selected when [COLOR EFFECT] is set.
• It is not possible to set [ ] in [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in
scene mode, or in the motion picture mode.
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶]

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∫ About AF area selection
You can select the AF area when [ ], [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù] is selected.
It will switch to the AF area select screen by selecting [AF MODE] with 3/4, and then
pressing 1.
• It can be set from the quick menu (P26).
When selecting [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù] [ƒ]/[Ø] [Ù]
1 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area.
• You can select 1 AF area from the 11 areas.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

When selecting [ ]
1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select AF area as shown
in the figure to the right.
2 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Note
• The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù] in
[METERING MODE].
• Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto
mode, When the power save mode is activated, or When this unit is turned off.

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[QUICK AF]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times
when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes: ³²¿
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
• When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.

[BURST]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: 񳲿
[OFF] ˜ ò
Burst speed (pictures/ ¢
— 2 approx. 1.5
second)

Number of A — max. 4 Depends on the

recordable remaining capacity of the
pictures › — max. 8 built-in memory/card.

¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.

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Note
• When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited
– The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of
card, the picture size and the quality.
– You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.
• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
• When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to
[ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.
• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors,
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc.
• Burst mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.
• If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture
data.
• [Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.
• Auto bracket/colour bracket is cancelled when burst is set.

[I.EXPOSURE]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Applicable modes: ³²
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
Note
• When it is set to [LOW], [STANDARD] or [HIGH], [ ] is displayed on the screen.
• Even when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100], [SENSITIVITY] may be set higher than
[ISO100] if the picture is taken with [I.EXPOSURE] set to valid.
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
•[ ] in the screen turns to yellow when [I.EXPOSURE] is in effect.

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[MULTI EXPO.]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Using this function, you can achieve the kind of effect that is obtained when an image is
exposed two or three times.
Applicable modes: ³²
1 Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET].

2 Decide on the composition, and take

the first picture.
• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to
take the next picture.
• Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one of
the following operations.

[NEXT]: Advance to the next picture.

[RETAKE]: Return to the first picture.
[EXIT]: Record the image of the first picture, and finish the multiple
exposure picture-taking session.
3 Decide on the composition, and take the second picture.
• After taking the picture, the first and second pictures taken will be
superimposed over each other and displayed.
• After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to
take the next picture.
• Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one of
the following operations.
[NEXT]: Advance to the next picture.
[RETAKE]: Return to the second picture.
[EXIT]: Record images up to the second picture taken, and finish the
multiple exposure picture-taking session.
4 Decide on the composition, and take the third picture.
• After taking the picture, the images of the first, second and third
pictures taken will be superimposed over one another and
displayed.
• Press 3 to select [RETAKE] and then press [MENU/SET] to
return to the third picture.
5 Press 4 to select [EXIT] and then
press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The images up to the third picture taken are recorded, and the multiple exposure
picture-taking session will be completed.

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∫ About automatic gain control setting

Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown in step 1 and set it.
[ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken
and the pictures are superimposed over each other.
[OFF ]: Compensate the exposure to match the subject so that all the superimposed
exposure effects will be just right.

Note
• The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording
information for the last picture taken.
• If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and
the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed.
• Image is not recorded until completion.
• Some functions have restrictions. You will not be able to use the following functions:
– Burst mode/[AUTO BRACKET]/[COLOR BRACKET]/Extra optical zoom/Digital zoom/
[I.EXPOSURE]/[AUDIO REC.]
• We recommend using a tripod if taking pictures with multiple exposures.
• The multiple exposure setting is released at the following times:
– When the power has been turned off
– When the card has been changed
– When the USB connection cable has been connected to the camera
– When the camera has been switched from [REC] mode to playback mode
– When the position of the mode dial has been changed
• [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed when [START] is selected.
• The zoom position and white balance are fixed when the first picture is taken.

[DIGITAL ZOOM]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom.
Applicable modes: ³²¿n
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
• Refer to P42 for details.
• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be
set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].

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[COLOR EFFECT]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Setting colour effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: ñ³²n
[OFF]: This is the standard setting.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
Note
• When in Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.
• The Intelligent auto mode is set separately from the other recording modes.
• [COLOR EFFECT] becomes disabled when colour bracket is set.

[PICT.ADJ.]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: ³²
[CONTRAST]:
[r]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[s]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.

[SHARPNESS]:
[r]: The picture is sharply defined.
[s]: The picture is softly focused.

[SATURATION]:
[r]: The colours in the picture become vivid.
[s]: The colours in the picture become natural.

[NOISE REDUCTION]:
[r]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[s]: The noise reduction effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.

Note
• When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].

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[STABILIZER]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: ³²¿n
[OFF]
[AUTO]: The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition.
[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.

Note
• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– In digital zoom range.
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
• Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
• The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
• In motion picture mode, [AUTO] or [MODE2] cannot be set.

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[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also,
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: ³
[1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1]
Minimum shutter speed setting 1/125– 1–
Brightness Darker Brighter
Jitter Less More
Note
• This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed
other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[AUDIO REC.]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes: ³²¿
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds)
• If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is cancelled.
Note
• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
• Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment.

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[AF ASSIST LAMP]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
conditions that make focusing difficult.
Applicable modes: ³²¿n
[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)

Note
• The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m.
• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

[CLOCK SET]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)

You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back
only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set
to view the pictures you have taken.

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to

[(], and then press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW], and then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press 3/4 to select the item and then press

[MENU/SET].
• [FAVORITE] can be selected only when [FAVORITE] on the
[PLAYBACK] menu (P124) is at [ON] and there are pictures
already set as favourites.

When [ALL] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 4

5 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/

SET].

6 Press 4 to finish the slide show.

• Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.

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When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step 4

5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back

and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
• For details on categories, refer to P108.

6 Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/

SET].

7 Press 4 to finish the slide show.

• Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
∫ Operations performed during slide show
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.
• The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
A Play/Pause
B Stop
C Back to previous picture¢
D Ahead to next picture¢
¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.

E Reduce volume level

F Increase volume level

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∫ Changing the slide show settings

You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting
[EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen.
[EFFECT]
This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when
switching from one picture to the next.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO]
• When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen
effect.
• [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures
are played back with the recommended effects in each category.
[SETUP]
[DURATION] or [REPEAT] can be set.
Item Settings
[DURATION] 1SEC./2SEC./3SEC./5SEC.
[REPEAT] ON/OFF
[MUSIC]/[AUDIO] ON/OFF
• [DURATION] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [EFFECT] setting.
• [AUDIO] will be displayed only when the [EFFECT] is set to [OFF]. Audio will be played along
with the still picture with audio by setting the [AUDIO] to [ON].
Note
• Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show.
• It is not possible to add new music effects.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back

([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])

[CATEGORY PLAY]
This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as
[PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the
categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 105.

2 Press 3/4 to select [CATEGORY PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then

press [MENU/SET] to set.
• If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue.
• It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the
card or the built-in memory.
• If you press [‚] while searching, the searching will stop halfway.
• Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below.
Recording information Recording information
[CATEGORY] [CATEGORY]
e.g. scene modes e.g. scene modes
[PORTRAIT], [SPORTS], [PARTY],
[i-PORTRAIT], [CANDLE LIGHT],
[SOFT SKIN], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH],
[TRANSFORM], [SNOW],
* [SELF PORTRAIT], [AERIAL PHOTO]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT],
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT],
[BABY1]/[BABY2]
[SCENERY], Î [BABY1]/[BABY2]
[i-SCENERY], [SUNSET],
, [AERIAL PHOTO] í [PET]
1 [FOOD]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [TRAVEL DATE]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT],
[NIGHT SCENERY], Í [MOTION PICTURE]
.
[i-NIGHT SCENERY],
[STARRY SKY]

• Still pictures created from a motion picture cannot be played back from the motion
pictures category in category playback.

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[FAVORITE PLAY]
You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P124) (Only when
[FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]).

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 105.

2 Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

Note
• You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.]
in the [PLAYBACK] menu.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

Motion pictures

Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture C B A

icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back.
A The motion picture recording time
B Motion picture icon
C Motion picture playback icon
• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the
upper right of the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
∫ Operations performed during motion picture playback
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.
A Play/Pause
B Stop
C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind¢
D Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward¢
¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause mode.

E Reduce volume level

F Increase volume level

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Pictures with audio

Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] A

and then press 3 to play back.
A Audio icon
• Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P103) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P128) for
information about how to create still pictures with audio.

Note
• Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P27) for information about how
to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.
• The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.
• Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files
created with the camera on the PC.
• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back
on the camera.
• If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture
quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back.
• Pictures with audio recorded with other equipment may not playback on this unit.
• When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Creating still pictures from a motion picture

You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion
picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the
movement of a sportsperson etc.

1 Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.

• To save the displayed image as 1 picture > go to step 3
• To save the motion picture as 1 picture with 9 screens > go to
step 2

2 Press [MENU/SET] to display the 9 screens

playback screen.
A: 30 frames: Display image every 1/30 second as picture
To advance frame-by-frame
3/4: Advance every 3 frames
A
2/1: Advance every 1 frames
Change the number of frame rate per second
Turn the zoom lever toward [L] (W)
Quality Frame rate per second
24>12>6
/ / 30>15>10>5
10>5
To end 9 screen display
Press [MENU/SET]

3 Press the shutter button.

4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press

[MENU/SET].

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Picture size

Item 1 picture 9 pictures

/ 2M 2M
0.3 M 2M
/ 0.3 M 1M
• [QUALITY] is fixed to [›].
Note
• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them
etc.
• With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING], [LEVELING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited
picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in
memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the
picture.

[CALENDAR]
You can display pictures by recording date.

1 Select [CALENDAR] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

• You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards [L] (W) to display the
calendar screen. (P46)

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played

back.
3/4: Select the month
2/1: Select the date
• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is
not displayed.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were

recorded on the selected date.
• Press [‚] to return to the calendar screen.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].

• The picture that was selected will appear.

Note
• The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected
when the calendar screen is first displayed.
• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day
is displayed.
• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.
• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as the 1st January, 2008.
• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are
displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback.

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[TITLE EDIT]
You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included
in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P117). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be
entered.)

1 Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

[SINGLE] [MULTI]
3 Select the picture, and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
• [’] is displayed for pictures that have
already been recorded with text in
[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings
in scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date
or [TITLE EDIT].
Press 2/1 to Press 3/4/2/1 to
[MULTI] setting
select the picture. select the pictures.
Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and
then press [MENU/SET] to set.
• The setting is cancelled when [DISPLAY] is pressed again.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press

[MENU/SET] to register.
• Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small
case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers).
• The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with
[L], and to the right with [Z].
• To enter a blank, move the cursor to [SPACE] or to delete an entered character, move
the cursor to [DELETE], and press [MENU/SET].
• To stop editing at any time during text entry, press [‚].
• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.

5 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU/
SET] to end text input.

6 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢

¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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∫ Delete the title
[SINGLE] setting
1 In step 4 when [SINGLE] (P115) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT],
and press [MENU/SET].
2 Press [‚].
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
[MULTI] setting
1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET].
2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note
• Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.
• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode or [LOCATION] in travel date
can also be registered by using the operation in steps 4 and following.
• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date and
[TITLE EDIT] cannot be registered at the same time.
• You can print out texts (comments) using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software
on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with [MULTI].
• You cannot use titles edit for pictures taken with other equipment.

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[TEXT STAMP]
You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.
It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be
resized when stamping the date etc. on them.)

1 Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

[SINGLE] [MULTI]
3 Select the picture, and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
• [‘] appears on screen if the picture is
stamped with text.
[MULTI] setting
Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and
then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 2/1 to Press 3/4/2/1 to
• The setting is cancelled when [DISPLAY] select the picture. select the pictures.
is pressed again.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE]

or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item.
[SHOOTING DATE]
[W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date.
[WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes.
[AGE] (P70)
If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.
[TRAVEL DATE]
If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.
[TITLE]
Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded
with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode, [LOCATION]
in travel date or [TITLE EDIT].

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5 Press [MENU/SET].
• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture
size will become smaller as shown below.
Aspect ratio setting Picture size
X / / / >
Y / / / >
W / / / >
• The picture becomes slightly rougher.

6 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].
• The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture
was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less.

7 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢

¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
• When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you
specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer.
• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].
• Depending on the printer being used, some characters may be cut at printing. Check before
printing.
• When text is stamped onto the [ ] pictures, it is difficult to read it.
• Text and dates cannot be stamped on the pictures taken with other equipment.

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[RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)

We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a
website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be
further reduced in size.)

1 Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

3 Select the picture and size.

[SINGLE] setting [SINGLE]
1 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and
then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 2/1 to select the size¢, and then
press [MENU/SET].
¢ Only the sizes to which the pictures can be
resized is displayed.
[MULTI] setting [MULTI]
1 Press 3/4 to select the size, and then
press [MENU/SET].
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation
of resizing is displayed.
2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture,
and then press [DISPLAY].
• Repeat this step for each picture, and press
[MENU/SET] to set.

4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢

¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is
selected.
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].
• The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate.
• It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.

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[TRIMMING]
You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

1 Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press

[MENU/SET].

Reduction Enlargement
3 Use the zoom lever and press
3/4/2/1 to select the parts
to be trimmed.
()

Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Move the position

Zoom lever (W): Reduction
3/4/2/1: Move

()

4 Press [MENU/SET].

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

6 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
• Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than
that of the original picture.
• The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate.
• It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.

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[LEVELING]
Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted.

1 Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press

[MENU/SET].

3 Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/

SET].
1: clockwise
2: counterclockwise
• Up to 2 o can be adjusted.

4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
• Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed.
• Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original image when levelling is performed.
• Levelling may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment.

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[ASPECT CONV.]
You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio.

1 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press

[MENU/SET].

3 Press 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W]

aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position,

and press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.

5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].

6 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
• After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original
picture.
• You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.

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[ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]
This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded
holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.

Rotate (The picture is rotated manually)

1 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

• The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET].
• Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.

3 Press 3/4 to select the direction to rotate the

picture and then press [MENU/SET].
: The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o.
: The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90o.

4 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed)

1 Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].

• The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select
[OFF].
• Refer to P45 for information about how to play back pictures.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note
• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless
the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows
recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)”.
• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.

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[FAVORITE]
You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as
favourites.
• Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY])
• Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show.
• Delete all the pictures not set as favourites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ])

1 Select [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].

• You cannot set pictures as favourites if [FAVORITE] is set to
[OFF]. Also [Ü] will not appear when [FAVORITE] is set to [OFF]
even if it was previously set to [ON].

3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

4 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4.

• Repeat the above procedure.
• If 4 is pressed again, the favourite setting is cancelled.

∫ Cancelling all the [FAVORITE] settings

1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set as a favourite.
Note
• You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites.
• When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P48) is useful so
only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.
• You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favourites.
• You can perform, check and cancel the settings of images as favourites using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

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[DPOF PRINT]
DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures
to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording
date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store.
For details, ask at your photo printing store.
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in
memory, copy them to a card (P129) and then set the DPOF setting.

1 Select [DPOF PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

[SINGLE] [MULTI]
3 Select the picture, and then press
[MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to Press 3/4/2/1

select the picture. to select the
pictures.

4 Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET]
to set.
• When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not
possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.)

5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

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∫ Cancelling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings
1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing.
∫ To print the date
After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing
[DISPLAY].
• When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the
date additionally if required.
• Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set
to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the
operating instructions for the printer.
• The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text.

Note
• The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
• With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence
so check if this is the case.
• It may not be possible to use the DPOF print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel
all the settings, and reset the settings.
• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set.

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[PROTECT]
You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.

1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].

[SINGLE] [MULTI]
3 Select the picture, and then press
[MENU/SET].
When [MULTI] has been selected
• Repeat these steps for each picture.
• The settings are cancelled when [MENU/
SET] is pressed again.
Press 2/1 to Press 3/4/2/1
select the picture. to select the
pictures.

4 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
∫ Cancelling all the [PROTECT] settings
1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• If you press [MENU/SET] while cancelling protection, the cancelling will stop halfway.
Note
• The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.
• Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in
memory or the card is formatted.
• Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they
cannot be deleted when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].

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[AUDIO DUB.]
You can add the audio after taking a picture.

1 Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET] to start audio recording.
• The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears
when audio has already been recorded. Press 3 to select [YES]
and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The
original audio is overwritten.)
• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
• If you press [‚], the audio dubbing is cancelled.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording.

• It will automatically stop after recording about 10 seconds without
pressing [MENU/SET].

4 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

Note
• Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment.

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[COPY]
You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or
from a card to the built-in memory.

1 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P24)

2 Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then

press [MENU/SET].
: All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied
onto the card at one time. > step 4.
: One picture at a time is copied from the card to the
built-in memory. > step 3.

3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/

SET].
• If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in
memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway.
• Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying
process.

5 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• If you copy from the built-in memory to a card, all the pictures are copied and then the
screen automatically returns to the playback screen.

Note
• If you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card which does not have sufficient free
space, the picture data will only be copied halfway. We recommend using a card which has
more free space than the built-in memory (about 50 MB).
• If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in
the copy destination when [ ] is selected, a new folder is created and the picture is copied.
If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in
the copy destination when [ ] is selected, that picture is not copied. (P150)
• It may take time to copy the picture data.
• Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied.
(Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to
copy them if they were edited with a PC.)
• DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after
copying is finished.

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Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
• You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient
way of doing this.
• Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about
the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the PC.
Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.

1 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A

(supplied).
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

COMPONENT
OUT
AV OUT/
DIGITAL
DC IN

A USB connection cable (supplied)

• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
B Align the marks, and insert.
C AC adaptor (optional)
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery
power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator
blinks and the alarm beeps.
Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P132) before disconnecting the
USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
USB MODE
2 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/
SET].
PLEASE SELECT
THE USB MODE
PictBridge(PTP)
• If [USB MODE] (P31) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in PC
advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU

without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there SELECT SET
is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is
convenient.
• When the camera has been connected to the PC with
[USB MODE] set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear
on the PC’s screen. Select [Cancel] to close the screen, and
disconnect the camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to
[PC] again.

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3 Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].

• When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME”
or “Untitled” is displayed.)

4 Double-click [DCIM] folder.

5 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to

acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on
the PC.

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∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
• Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the
PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of
the digital camera before removing the hardware.
Note
• Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
• With the Mac OS X v10.2 or an earlier operating system, set the Write-Protect switch of the
SDHC memory card to the [LOCK] position when importing pictures from an SDHC memory
card.
∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder
composition)

1 Folder number
2 File number
3 JPG: Pictures
MOV: Motion pictures
RW2: Pictures in RAW files
MISC: DPOF print
Favourite

A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.
• After [NO.RESET] (P30) in the [SETUP] menu has been executed
• When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when
pictures were taken using another make of camera)
• When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder
∫ Connection in the PTP mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR and Mac OS X only)
Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)].
Data can now be read only from the card into the PC.
• When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP
mode.

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Printing the Pictures

If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to
be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor.
Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the printer.
Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.
Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.

1 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A

(supplied).

COMPONENT
OUT
AV OUT/
DIGITAL
DC IN

A USB connection cable (supplied)

• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
B Align the marks, and insert.
C AC adaptor (optional)
• Use a battery with a sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining
battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status
indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. If this happens during printing, stop printing at once. If not
printing, disconnect the USB connection cable.
• When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while [å] is displayed.

2 Press 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then

press [MENU/SET].

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Note
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
• Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional).
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection
cable.
• You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to
the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect
the USB connection cable to the printer again.

Selecting a single picture and printing it

1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET].
• The message disappears in about 2 seconds.

2 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press

[MENU/SET].
• Refer to P136 for the items which can be set before starting to
print the pictures.
• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing halfway.
• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.

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Selecting multiple pictures and printing them

1 Press 3.

2 Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/

SET].
• If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print
the pictures.

Item Description of settings

Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
• Press 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures, and then When [DISPLAY] is
[MULTI SELECT] pressed, [é] appears on the pictures to be printed. (When [DISPLAY] is
pressed again, the setting is cancelled.)
• After the pictures have been selected, press [MENU/SET].
[SELECT ALL] Prints all the stored pictures.
[DPOF PICTURE] Prints the pictures set in [DPOF PRINT] only. (P125)
[FAVORITE]¢ Prints the pictures set as favourites only. (P124)
¢ Only when [FAVORITE] is at [ON] and when there are pictures set as favourites. (P124)

3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press

[MENU/SET].
• Refer to P136 for the items which can be set before starting to
print the pictures.
• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing.
• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.

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Print Settings
Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the
“Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the
“Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures.
• When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not
supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{]
and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the printer.)
• When [DPOF PICTURE] has been selected, the [PRINT WITH DATE]
and [NUM. OF PRINTS] items are not displayed.

[PRINT WITH DATE]

Item Description of settings

[OFF] Date is not printed.
[ON] Date is printed.
• If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture.
• Since the printer’s settings may take precedence over the print with date setting, check the
printer’s print with date setting as well.
Note
When asking the photo shop to print the pictures
• By stamping the date using [TEXT STAMP] (P117) or setting date printing at the time of the
[DPOF PRINT] (P125) setting before going to a photo shop, the dates can be printed at the
photo shop.

[NUM. OF PRINTS]
You can set the number of prints up to 999.

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[PAPER SIZE]

Item Description of settings

{ Settings on the printer are prioritised.
[L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm
[2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm
[POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm
[16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm
[A4] 210 mmk297 mm
[A3] 297 mmk420 mm
[10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm
[4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm
[8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm
[LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm
[CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm
• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.

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[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)

Item Description of settings

{ Settings on the printer are prioritised.
á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page
â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page
ã 2 pictures on 1 page
ä 4 pictures on 1 page
• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
∫ Layout printing
When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you
want to print.
When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
Note
• The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] indication lights
orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the
printer.
• If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed several times. In this case, the
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set.

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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Preparations:
Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P31)
Turn this unit and the TV off.

COMPONENT
OUT


AV OUT/
DIGITAL


DC IN
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A Align the marks, and insert.
B AV cable (supplied)
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)

1 Connect the AV cable B (supplied) to the video input and the audio
input sockets on the TV.

2 Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.

3 Turn the TV on and select external input.

4 Turn the camera on.

Note
• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or
the left and right of the pictures.
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
• You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system
when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu.

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Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot

Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD
Memory Card slot.
Note
• Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen.
• Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to
the TV with the AV cable (supplied).
• You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.
• You may not be able to play back MultiMediaCards.

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Playing back on the TV with component socket

You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the
camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional).
Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i.
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.

Y/G

COMPONENT
OUT
PB/B
PR/R
#WFKQ . )

AV OUT/
DIGITAL
L
AUDIO

DC IN
 R
#WFKQ 4 &


1 Component Plugs: Connect the plugs to the component video input sockets on the TV
with same colour. (Indication on the TV might be different.)
2 Audio Pin Plugs: to the audio input socket
3 TV with component socket
A Align the marks, and insert.
B Component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional)
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)

1 Connect the component cable B (DMW-HDC2; optional) to the

component input and the audio input sockets on the TV.

2 Connect the component cable to the [COMPONENT OUT] socket on

the camera.

3 Turn on the TV and switch to component input.

4 Turn the camera on.

• Play back the pictures.
Note
• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left
and right of the pictures.
• Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2;
optional).
• Audio will be output as monaural.
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
• Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.
• There are some playback menus that cannot be used while the component cable is connected.
(P154)
• When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.

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Others

Screen Display
∫ In recording
Recording in programme AE mode [»] (Initial setting)
1 Recording mode
2 Flash mode (P52)
3 AF area (P40)
4 Focus (P40)
5 Picture size (P85)
6 Quality (P86)
7 Battery indication (P15)
8 Number of recordable pictures (P164)
9 Built-in memory (P19)
: Card (P19) (displayed only during
recording)
10 Recording state
11 ISO sensitivity (P88)
12 Shutter speed (P40)
13 Aperture value (P40)
14 Metering mode (P92)
15 Optical image stabilizer (P102)/ : Jitter alert (P41)

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∫ In recording (after settings)

16 AF Tracking (P95)
: Flash output adjustment (P55)
: Macro mode (P57)
17 White balance (P89)
18 ISO sensitivity (P88)
maximum ISO sensitivity level (P87)
19 Colour effect (P101)
20 Picture mode (P78)
21 Available recording time (P77): R8m30s
22 Spot AF area (P93)
23 Name¢1 (P70)
24 Histogram (P51)
25 Travel date (P80)
26 Elapsed recording time (P77)
AF TRACKING : AF tracking operation (P37, 95)
: Intelligent ISO (P87)
27 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting¢2 (P83)
W T 1X : Zoom/Extra optical zoom (P42)/Digital zoom (P42, 100)
28 Minimum shutter speed
29 Age¢1 (P70)
Location¢2 (P80)
30 Exposure compensation (P59)
31 Power LCD (P28)/
„: Auto Power LCD (P28)
32 Intelligent Exposure (P98)
33 Burst (P97)/ : Auto bracket (P60)/ :Colour bracket (P61)/
:Multiple exposure (P99)
B: Audio recording (P103)
34 Quick AF (P97)/ : AF assist lamp (P104)
35 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P80)
36 Self-timer mode (P58)
¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or
[PET] in scene mode.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock
and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.

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∫ In playback
1 Playback mode (P45)
2 Protected picture (P127)
3 Favourites (P124)
4 Stamped with text indication (P117)
5 Picture size (P85)
Motion picture icon (P110)
6 Quality (P86)
7 Battery indication (P15)
8 Folder/File number (P132)
Built-in memory (P19)
Elapsed playback time (P110): 8m30s
9 Picture number/Total pictures
10 Motion picture recording time (P110): 8m30s
11 Histogram (P51)
12 Exposure compensation (P59)
13 Recording information (P50)
14 Favourites settings (P124)
15 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P83)/Name (P70)/Location (P80)/
Title (P115)
16 Age (P70)
17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P80)
18 Power LCD (P28)
19 Number of DPOF prints (P125)
20 Audio playback (P110)
: Motion picture playback (P110)
Cable disconnection warning icon (P133)

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Cautions for Use

Optimal use of the camera
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
• Do not attach any other items to the wrist strap that’s included with your camera. While being
stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it.
• Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the
surface finish may peel off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.

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Cleaning
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet
cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.

About the LCD monitor

• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD
monitor and it may malfunction.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal
temperature of the camera increases.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However, there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

About the Lens

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.

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Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low,
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
• Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the
body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.
• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the
camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in
low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.
• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge
the battery in the country that you are travelling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
• This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a
battery.

Charger
• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.
• Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio.
• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.

Card
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the
card.
• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch
the terminals with your fingers.

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When not using the camera for a long period of time

• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature:15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become
unusable even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year.
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or
a cabinet.

About the picture data

• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.

About tripods
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
• You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.
• Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it.
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is
attached too tightly to the tripod.
• Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
> The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P20)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
> Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
> Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P127)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
• Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC
etc. (P32)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
• The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for
[DELETE MULTI] (P48), [FAVORITE] (P124), [TITLE EDIT] (P115), [TEXT STAMP] (P117) or
[RESIZE] (P119) has been exceeded.
> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
• More than 999 favourites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
• [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT] cannot be set for pictures not based on the
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[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE

CARD]
• There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.
– When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
• The following pictures cannot be copied.
– When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy
destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
– Files not based on the DCF standard.
• Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
• This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC.
> Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P32) The data on the built-in memory
will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
• This card has a format which is not recognised by the camera.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P32)
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]/[SYSTEM ERROR]
• This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest
Service Centre.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P20)
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
• An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.

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[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR

PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
• It has failed to read or write data.
> Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on,
and try to read or write the data again.
• The card may be broken.
> Insert a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
• When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
• Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording
may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
• A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used.
(P132)
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P32) If you execute
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100.
(P30)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
• The AV cable is connected to the camera.
> Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P31)
• This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P130,
133)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]
• The printer cannot print.
> Check the printer.

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Functions that cannot be set or will not work

under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
• For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to
“Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P38).
Functions that cannot be set Main conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not
or will not work work
[AUTO POWER LCD] • ( mode
(P28)
[HISTOGRAM] (P51) • $ mode
• During multi playback
• During playback zoom
• [CALENDAR]
[POWER SAVE] (P29) • When using the AC adaptor
• When connecting to a PC or a printer
• [MULTI EXPO.]
• When recording or playing back motion pictures
• During a slide show
• [AUTO DEMO]
[AUTO LCD OFF] (P29) • When using the AC adaptor
• While the menu screen is displayed
• While the self-timer is set
• [MULTI EXPO.]
• While recording motion pictures
• When connecting to a PC or a printer
[AUTO REVIEW] (P30) • $ mode
Extra Optical Zoom (P42) • , 9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [MULTI EXPO.]
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P42) • ,-, :, ;, í, 9, ô, , and in
[SCENE MODE]
• When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON]
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [MULTI EXPO.]
[FLASH] (P52) • When auto bracket/colour bracket has been set
• When the burst mode is set
• ,, /, ï, ô, 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
Flash output adjustment • ,, /, ï, ô, , 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[SELFTIMER] (P58) • ô in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[EXPOSURE] (P59) • º mode
• 5 in [SCENE MODE]

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[AUTO BRACKET] (P60) • , ô, , 5, and in [SCENE MODE]

• $ mode
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [MULTI EXPO.]
[COLOR BRACKET] (P61) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [MULTI EXPO.]
[PICTURE SIZE] (P85) • , 9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
[QUALITY] (P86) • , 9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[ASPECT RATIO] (P87) • 9, ô, , and in [SCENE MODE]
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P87) • º mode
• [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[SENSITIVITY] (P88) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON]
[ISO LIMIT SET] (P88) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[WHITE BALANCE] (P89) • ,, ., /, 1, 2, 3, ï, , 5, 4, 6, 8, 7 and
in [SCENE MODE]
[WB ADJUST.] (P90) • [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT] is set
[METERING MODE] (P92) • [SCENE MODE]
[QUICK AF] (P97) • ., /, 5 and 4 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[BURST] (P97) • ,ô, , 5, and in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• [AUDIO REC.]
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [MULTI EXPO.]
[I.EXPOSURE] (P98) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [MULTI EXPO.]
[MULTI EXPO.] (P99) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[COLOR EFFECT] (P101) • [SCENE MODE]
[PICT.ADJ.] (P101) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[MIN. SHTR SPEED] • º mode
(P103) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON]

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[AUDIO REC.] (P103) • [AUTO BRACKET]

• [COLOR BRACKET]
• [BURST]
• ô, and 5 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• When [QUALITY] is set to [ ] or [ ]
• [MULTI EXPO.]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P104) • 0, ,, /, ï, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]
Playback Zoom (P47) • When playing back motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio (when playing back audio)
[TITLE EDIT] (P115) • Motion pictures
• Protected pictures
• Pictures taken with [ ] or [ ]
[TEXT STAMP] (P117) • Pictures recorded without setting the clock or title
• Motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio
• Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
• Pictures taken with [ ] or [ ]
[RESIZE] (P119) • Motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio
• Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
• Pictures taken with [ ] or [ ]
[TRIMMING] (P120) • Motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio
• Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
• Pictures taken with [ ] or [ ]
[LEVELING] (P121) • Motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio
• Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
• Pictures taken with [ ] or [ ]
[ASPECT CONV.] (P122) • Pictures taken with Y or X
• Motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio
• Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
• Pictures taken with [ ] or [ ]
[ROTATE] (P123) • Motion pictures
• Protected pictures
[ROTATE DISP.] (P123) • Multi playback
• [CALENDAR]
[FAVORITE] (P124) • Pictures taken with [ ]
[DPOF PRINT] (P125) • Pictures taken with [ ]
PRINT WITH DATE • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
[AUDIO DUB.] (P128) • Motion pictures
• Protected pictures
• Pictures taken with [ ] or [ ]
∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected
[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/
[LEVELING]/[ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/
[MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MULTI]/Creation of still pictures from motion pictures

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P155–163).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P30) on the
[SETUP] menu when taking pictures.

Battery and power source

The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.

• The battery is not inserted correctly. (P17)
• The battery is exhausted.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
• Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P29) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
• The battery is exhausted.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
• The battery is exhausted.
• If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P29)
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.
• Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to
charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
• Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.

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Recording

The picture cannot be recorded.

• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P33)
• Is the mode dial correctly set?
• Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P48)

The recorded picture is whitish.

• The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P12) and gently wipe the lens
surface with a soft dry cloth.

The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.
• Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k)?
> Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P42)
• Is this a picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in scene mode?

The recorded picture is too bright or dark.

> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P59)
• Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed.

2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.

> Set auto bracket (P60)/colour bracket (P61), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P72), [FLASH BURST]
(P73) in scene mode or [BURST] (P97) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].

The subject is not focused properly.

• The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.
> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P39)
• There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P41)

The recorded picture is blurred.

The optical image stabilizer is not effective.
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P36)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P58)

Taking pictures using auto bracket/colour bracket is not possible.

• Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?

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The recorded picture looks rough.

Noise appears on the picture.
• Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P88)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] or lower the setting for each
of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P101)
> Take pictures in bright places.
• Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of
the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a
malfunction.

The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual
scene.
• If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the
shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not
a malfunction.

A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during

picture-taking.

• This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a

bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but
this is not a malfunction.
It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
• It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose
the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.

Motion picture recording stops in the middle.

• Are you using a MultiMediaCard? This unit does not support MultiMediaCards.
> When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a
high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
• Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)
• If the subject has different colours as the periphery, set the AF area to those colours specific to
the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P95)

Lens

Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the

subject.
• It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on
the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the
image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
This is not a malfunction.

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LCD monitor

The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
• The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P29) is
selected for the [ECONOMY] mode.
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).]
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.

The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.

• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value
and does not affect the recorded pictures.
• This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or
when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the
camera, and it is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

• The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under
fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.

> Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P28)
• [POWER LCD] is activated. (P28)

Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
• This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.

Noise appears on the LCD monitor.

• In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not
affect the pictures you are recording.

Flash

The flash is not activated.

• Is the flash setting set to [Œ]?
> Change the flash setting. (P52)
• Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P60)/colour bracket (P61) or [BURST] (P97) in
[REC] mode menu has been set.

Flash is activated several times.

• The flash is activated twice when red-eye reduction (P53) has been set.
• Has [FLASH BURST] (P73) in scene mode been set?

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Playback

The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected

direction.
• [ROTATE DISP.] (P123) is set to [ON].
• You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P123)

The picture is not played back.

• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P45)
• Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?
> The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on
the card appears when a card is inserted.
• Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back
by this unit.

The recorded pictures are not displayed.

• Has [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] been set for playback?
> Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P45)

The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns
black.
• Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which
was taken by another make of digital camera?
• 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. (P32)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them.
Therefore, check well before formatting.)

With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual
dates on which the pictures were taken.
• Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P21)
• When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may
be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.

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White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.

• If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white
round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of
particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their
position differ in every picture.

[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.

• Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.

A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures.

• This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a
clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a
malfunction.

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TV, PC and printer

The picture does not appear on the television.

• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
• Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or
the printer.
> Connect it only to the TV.

The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
• Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they
may be displayed with their edges cut off.

The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.

• Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of
the TV?
> Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the component cable
(DMW-HDC2; optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P139, 141)

The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.

> Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P31)

The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.

• Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
• Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P31, 130)

The card is not recognised by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognised.)
> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the
camera.

The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.

• Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge.
> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P31, 133)

The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.

> When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be
printed with both ends.

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Others

An unreadable language was selected by mistake.

> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set
the desired language. (P32)

A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
• In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P104) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.

The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

• Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P104)
• The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.

The camera becomes warm.

• The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance
or quality of the camera.

The lens clicks.

• When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and
the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The
sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.

The clock is reset.

• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
> When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you
take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded. (P22)

When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the
areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present.
• It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on
the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens, but this is not a malfunction.

Zooming stops instantaneously.

• When using the extra optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This is
not a malfunction.

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The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.

• When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P132)

The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.

• If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which
should have been assigned to previous pictures.

[AGE] is not displayed correctly.

• Check the clock (P21) and birthday settings (P70).

The lens barrel is retracted.

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]
mode.

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Others

Number of Recordable Pictures and Available

Recording Time
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
∫ Number of recordable pictures
Aspect ratio X
(14.5M): (10M ): (7M ): (5M ):
Picture size
(4416k3132) (3648k2736) (3072k2304) (2560k1920)
Quality A › A › A › A ›
Built-in Memory
2 2 6 13 9 20 14 28 20 40
(Approx. 50 MB)
32 MB 1 1 3 7 5 11 7 16 11 23
64 MB 3 2 7 16 11 24 16 34 24 48
128 MB 7 5 16 33 24 49 35 69 50 99
256 MB 13 11 33 66 48 97 68 135 98 190
512 MB 27 22 66 130 97 190 135 270 195 380
Card 1 GB 55 45 130 260 195 380 270 540 390 770
2 GB 110 92 270 530 390 770 550 1090 790 1530
4 GB 220 180 530 1050 770 1520 1090 2150 1560 3010
8 GB 440 370 1080 2150 1580 3100 2230 4380 3180 6130
16 GB 900 740 2180 4330 3180 6250 4490 8820 6410 12350
32 GB 1800 1490 4380 8690 6390 12540 9010 17700 12870 24780

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Aspect ratio X Y
(3M ): (2M ): (0.3M ): (13M):
Picture size
(2048k1536) (1600k1200) (640k480) (4416k2944)
Quality A › A › A › A ›
Built-in Memory
32 62 51 97 240 400 3 2 7 15
(Approx. 50 MB)
32 MB 18 36 29 56 145 230 1 1 3 8
64 MB 38 75 61 115 290 480 3 3 8 18
128 MB 78 150 125 230 600 970 8 6 18 38
256 MB 150 290 240 460 1170 1900 15 12 37 74
512 MB 300 590 480 910 2320 3770 31 25 74 145
Card 1 GB 600 1180 970 1830 4640 7550 62 51 150 290
2 GB 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780 12290 125 100 300 600
4 GB 2410 4640 3770 7090 17240 24130 240 200 590 1180
8 GB 4910 9440 7670 14440 35080 49120 500 410 1220 2400
16 GB 9880 19000 15440 29070 70590 98840 1010 830 2450 4840
32 GB 19820 38120 30970 58310 141620 198270 2030 1680 4930 9710

Aspect ratio Y
(9M ): (6M ): (4.5M ): (2.5M ):
Picture size
(3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360)
Quality A › A › A › A ›
Built-in Memory
11 22 15 32 22 45 36 69
(Approx. 50 MB)
32 MB 6 12 8 18 13 26 20 40
64 MB 13 27 19 38 27 54 43 83
128 MB 27 55 39 78 56 110 88 165
256 MB 54 105 77 150 110 210 170 330
512 MB 105 210 150 300 210 430 340 650
Card 1 GB 210 430 300 600 440 860 680 1310
2 GB 440 870 620 1220 890 1700 1360 2560
4 GB 870 1720 1230 2410 1740 3350 2680 5020
8 GB 1770 3500 2500 4910 3550 6820 5450 10230
16 GB 3580 7050 5040 9880 7160 13720 10980 20590
32 GB 7180 14160 10110 19820 14360 27530 22020 41300

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Aspect ratio W
(11M): (7.5M ):
Picture size
(4416k2480) (3648k2056)
Quality A › A ›
Built-in Memory
3 3 8 18 13 26
(Approx. 50 MB)
32 MB 2 1 4 10 7 15
64 MB 4 3 10 22 15 32
128 MB 9 7 22 45 33 65
256 MB 18 15 44 88 65 125
512 MB 36 30 88 175 125 250
Card 1 GB 73 60 175 350 250 510
2 GB 145 120 360 710 520 1020
4 GB 290 240 700 1400 1030 2010
8 GB 590 490 1440 2850 2090 4090
16 GB 1190 990 2900 5740 4220 8230
32 GB 2400 1990 5830 11520 8470 16520

Aspect ratio W
(5.5M ): (3.5M ): (2M ):
Picture size
(3072k1728) (2560k1440) (1920k1080)
Quality A › A › A ›
Built-in Memory
18 37 27 53 47 92
(Approx. 50 MB)
32 MB 10 21 15 30 27 53
64 MB 22 45 32 63 57 105
128 MB 46 92 66 125 115 220
256 MB 91 180 130 250 220 430
512 MB 180 350 250 500 450 860
Card 1 GB 360 710 520 1000 900 1720
2 GB 730 1420 1040 1980 1800 3410
4 GB 1450 2800 2040 3890 3540 6700
8 GB 2950 5710 4160 7920 7220 13640
16 GB 5950 11490 8370 15940 14530 27450
32 GB 11940 23050 16800 31970 29150 55070

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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
Picture quality setting
Built-in Memory
j j j 1 min 38 s 4 min 20 s
(Approx. 50 MB)
32 MB 6s 14 s 17 s 56 s 2 min 35 s
64 MB 16 s 33 s 39 s 1 min 58 s 5 min 20 s
128 MB 37 s 1 min 10 s 1 min 22 s 4 min 00 s 10 min 50 s
256 MB 1 min 15 s 2 min 15 s 2 min 40 s 7 min 50 s 21 min 10 s
512 MB 2 min 30 s 4 min 30 s 5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s 42 min 00 s
Card 1 GB 5 min 00 s 9 min 20 s 10 min 50 s 31 min 20 s 1 h 24 min
2 GB 10 min 30 s 19 min 00 s 22 min 10 s 1 h 4 min 2 h 51 min
4 GB 20 min 40 s 37 min 30 s 43 min 40 s 2 h 5 min 5 h 36 min
8 GB 42 min 00 s 1 h 16 min 1 h 28 min 4 h 15 min 11 h 23 min
16 GB 1 h 24 min 50 s 2 h 33 min 2 h 59 min 8 h 35 min 22 h 55 min
32 GB 2 h 50 min 10 s 5 h 8 min 5 h 59 min 17 h 13 min 46 h 00 min

(DMC-FX150PL/DMC-FX150SG/DMC-FX180GC)
¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
(DMC-FX150EG/DMC-FX150E)
¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also, continuous
recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [10m 30s] with [ ])
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
Note
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen
may not decrease in order.
• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
• The extra optical zoom does not work in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST],
[FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE] or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is
not displayed.

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Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 5.1 V

Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording)
0.6 W (When playing back)

Camera effective pixels: 14,700,000 pixels

Image sensor: 1/1.72q CCD, total pixel number 15,000,000 pixels, Primary
colour filter
Lens: Optical 3.6kzoom, fl6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm)/F2.8 to F5.6
Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Extra optical zoom: Max. 7.7k
Focus: Normal/Macro/Face detection/AF Tracking/Multi-area-focusing/
1-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range: Normal: 50 cm to ¶
Macro/Intelligent auto:
5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶
Scene mode: There may be differences in the above settings.
Shutter system: Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Motion picture
recording: 1280k720 pixels (24 frames/second, only when using a Card)/
848k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/
640k480 pixels (30 frames/second, only when using a Card)/
320k240 pixels (30 frames/second, 10 frame/second)
With audio
Burst recording
Burst speed: 2 pictures/second (Normal), Approx. 1.5 pictures/second
(Unlimited)
Number of recordable
pictures: Max. 8 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), Depends on
the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card
(Unlimited).
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be
less.)
Hi-speed burst
Burst speed: Approx. 7 pictures/second (Speed priority)
Approx. 5 pictures/second (Image priority)
(3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture
size.)
Number of recordable
pictures: Approx. 30 to 100 (Speed priority)
Approx. 35 to 100 (Image priority)

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ISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400
Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/
White set 1/White set 2/Colour temperature setting
Exposure (AE): Programme AE (P), Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV)
Metering mode: Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot
LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Approx. 60 cm to 5.9 m (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced
flash OFF
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)
Picture size
Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X]
4416k3312 pixels, 3648k2736 pixels, 3072k2304 pixels,
2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels,
640k480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [Y]
4416k2944 pixels, 3648k2432 pixels, 3072k2048 pixels,
2560k1712 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [W]
4416k2480 pixels,3648k2056 pixels, 3072k1728 pixels,
2560k1440 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels
Motion pictures: 1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card)/
848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/
640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)/
320k240 pixels
Quality: Fine/Standard/RAW/RAWiJPEG
Recording file format
Still Picture: RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding
Pictures with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based
on “Exif 2.21” standard)r“QuickTime” (pictures with audio)
Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)

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Interface
Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analogue video/
audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin)
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[DC IN]: Dedicated jack (2 pin)
Dimensions: Approx. 96.7 mm (W)k54.0 mm (H)k24.8 mm (D)
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass: Approx. 151 g (excluding card and battery)
Approx. 179 g (with card and battery)
Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC
Operating humidity: 10% to 80%
Battery Charger:
Information for your safety

Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A
Battery Pack (lithium-ion):
Information for your safety
Voltage: 3.7 V

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