Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Technical specifications

Basic
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FP8
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
VQT2F84
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
until
2009/7/31
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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. 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.
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.
Information for Your Safety
∫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.
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.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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.
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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI
mark Ìon the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
∫IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-
KEEP DRY.
∫Before use
Remove the connector cover.
∫How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2;
optional).
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
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 (DMW-AC5E;
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.
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.
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∫Care of the camera
•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.
•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD
monitor or the external case 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.
•Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your
camera. While being stored, that item can rest against the LCD monitor and
damage it.
•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.
•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.
∫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.
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∫About cards that can be used in this unit
You can use an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card.
•When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of
Memory Cards.
–SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
–SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.
•You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or
more capacity.
•A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on
the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/
EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
Before Use
Accessories .............................................. 9
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Preparation
Charging the Battery............................... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 15
• Changing the clock setting ............... 15
Setting the Menu..................................... 16
• Setting menu items........................... 16
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 18
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ....... 19
• Scene detection................................ 20
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 20
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (·: Normal Picture Mode) ....... 21
• Focusing ........................................... 21
Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 22
Deleting Pictures..................................... 23
• To delete a single picture ................. 23
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)
or all the pictures .............................. 23
Others
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ........................................... 24
Specifications.......................................... 25
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
•For customers within the UK:
0844 844 3852
•For customers within the Republic of
Ireland: 01 289 8333
•Visit our website for product information
•E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869
• For customers within the Republic of Ireland:
01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• For customers: 0844 844 3856
•Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m. –5.30 p.m.
(Excluding public holidays)
•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at
www.panasonic.co.uk.
•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
•All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic
UK Ltd.
•It couldn’t be simpler!
•Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished
products, take a browse on our website for
further details.
Interested in purchasing an extended
guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.
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Before Use
Before Use
Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2009. These may be subject to change.
1BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in
the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3 AC Mains Lead
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 Hand Strap
9BatteryCase
•SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
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.)
∫Optional Accessories
•Battery Pack
DMW-BCF10E
•Component Cable
DMW-HDC2E
•AC Adaptor
DMW-AC5EB
•SDHC Memory Card
32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K
16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K
12 GB: RP-SDP12GE1K
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/
RP-SDR08GE1A
4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A
•SD Memory Card
2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A
•CardBus PC Card Adapter
BN-SDPC3E
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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DMW-BCF10E
K1HA08CD0027
VFC4297
DE-A60A
K1HA08AD0001
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VGQ0D56
K2CT39A00002
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Before Use
Names of the Components
1Flash
2 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
3 Lens
4 LCD monitor
5 [MODE] button
6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
7 Speaker
8 [MENU/SET] button
9 Keypad light
10 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
11 [DISPLAY] button
12 Cursor buttons
A:3/Exposure compensation/Auto
Bracket/White balance fine
adjustment
B:1/Flash setting button
C:2/Self-timer button
D:4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
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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1011 912
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13 Camera ON/OFF switch
14 Zoom lever
15 Intelligent auto button
16 Microphone
17 Shutter button
18 [COMPONENT OUT] socket
19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
20 [DC IN] socket
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•This camera cannot charge the battery
even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;
optional) is connected to it.
•We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when
recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to
a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded
will not be recorded.
21 Hand strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
22 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
23 Card/Battery door
24 Release lever
13 14 15
16 17
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21
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Preparation
Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated
battery (DMW-BCF10E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit
are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified
by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic
cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
•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.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery with
attention to the direction of the
battery.
Connect the AC mains lead.
•The AC mains lead does not fit entirely
into the AC input terminal. A gap will
remain as shown below.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Alights green.
•Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator Aturns off.
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
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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. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
•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.
∫The battery life
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, Power LCD mode
and High angle mode.
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 95.]
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫Charging
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 380 pictures By CIPA standard in Normal Picture
Mode
Recording time Approx. 190 min
Playback time Approx. 360 min
Charging time Approx. 130 min
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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCF10E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the
lever Abeing careful about the direction
you insert it. Pull the lever Ain 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.
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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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/4to set.
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
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.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in steps 3and 4to 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.)
Turn the camera on.
•The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.
(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK]
Mode.)
A[MENU/SET] button
BCursor buttons
Changing the clock setting
ONOFF
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Preparation
Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose 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.
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture 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 Normal Picture Mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
•When selecting the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to
[(], and proceed to step 4.
Press 3/4to select [NORMAL PICTURE],
and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
•You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating the zoom lever.
ONOFF
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press 2.
Press 4to select the [SETUP] menu
icon [ ].
Press 1.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
Press 3/4to select [AF MODE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4to select [š].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Preparation
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.
∫To select a [REC] modes from the [REC] modes list
∫List of [REC] Modes
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
B[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/4to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$Motion Picture Mode
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
ONOFF
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic function
(ñ: 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
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
Press [¦] A.
•Pressing [¦] again takes you back to the previous mode.
•The keypad light 3lights when you turn this unit
on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.)
(1: Shutter button)
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep
your arms still at your side and stand with
your feet slightly apart.
BFlash
CAF assist lamp
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication 1(green) lights when the subject
is focused.
•The AF area 2is 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 (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm
(0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in
further), and take the picture.
• The access indication lights red when pictures are being
recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5E; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being
written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted].
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer
operate normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the
operation again.
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.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face detection)
•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.
•When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R]
is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
¢When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject
automatically even if it moves.
1Press 3.
•[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the centre of the
screen.
•Press 3again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and
press 4to lock the subject.
•AF tracking frame will turn yellow.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be
chosen.
•Press 3to cancel.
Scene detection
¦>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •Only when [‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-BABY]¢
AF Tracking Function
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