Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 User manual

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
until
2009/1/10
GN
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FS15
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Before Use
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
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED
WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
∫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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∫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.
∫Care of the camera
•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.
•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.
•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.
∫Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P92)
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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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety.......................2
Quick Guide .............................................. 7
Standard Accessories ............................... 8
Names of the Components ....................... 9
Preparation
Charging the Battery...............................11
• About the Battery (charging/number
of recordable pictures)...................... 12
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........ 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 18
• Changing the clock setting................ 18
Setting the Menu..................................... 19
• Setting menu items ...........................20
• Using the quick menu ....................... 21
About the Setup Menu ............................ 22
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 27
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ........ 28
• Scene detection ................................ 29
• AF Tracking Function........................ 30
• About the flash.................................. 30
• Settings in intelligent auto mode....... 30
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (·: Normal picture mode) ......... 31
• Focusing ........................................... 32
• 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)..................................... 32
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 32
• Direction detection function .............. 33
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 33
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 33
Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]).................................. 34
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback) ................................ 35
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 35
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 36
Deleting Pictures..................................... 36
• To delete a single picture.................. 36
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)
or all the pictures .............................. 37
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 38
Taking Pictures using
the Built-in Flash ..................................... 39
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting............................................... 39
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 42
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 43
Compensating the Exposure .................. 44
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 45
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene mode) ................ 46
• Registering scenes in scene mode
( : My scene mode) ....................... 46
• Selecting the scene mode for each
recording (¿: Scene mode) ............. 47
• * [PORTRAIT]................................ 47
• + [SOFT SKIN]............................... 47
• [TRANSFORM]........................... 48
• 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]...................... 48
• , [SCENERY] ................................ 48
• - [SPORTS] ................................... 49
• . [NIGHT PORTRAIT].................... 49
• / [NIGHT SCENERY] .................... 49
• 1 [FOOD] ...................................... 49
• 2 [PARTY] ...................................... 50
• 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 50
• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].................. 50
• í [PET]........................................... 51
• ï [SUNSET] ................................... 51
• 9 [HIGH SENS.] ............................. 51
• ô[HI-SPEED BURST].................... 52
• [FLASH BURST]......................... 52
• 5 [STARRY SKY] ........................... 53
• 4 [FIREWORKS] ............................ 53
• 6 [BEACH] ..................................... 53
• 8 [SNOW]....................................... 54
• 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 54
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• [PIN HOLE] ................................ 54
• [FILM GRAIN]............................. 55
• [PHOTO FRAME]....................... 55
Motion Picture Mode............................... 56
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations ............................................ 57
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation You Take the Picture......... 57
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time)..... 59
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 60
• @[PICTURE SIZE] .......................... 60
• A[QUALITY]................................... 61
• ?[ASPECT RATIO] ....................... 62
• [INTELLIGENT ISO]................... 62
• >[SENSITIVITY]............................ 63
• =[WHITE BALANCE] .................... 63
• [I.EXPOSURE]............................ 64
• [AF MODE]................................. 65
• ˜[BURST]...................................... 66
• )[DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................ 67
• H[COLOR MODE] .......................... 67
• [STABILIZER] ............................ 68
• F[AF ASSIST LAMP]................... 68
• U[CLOCK SET] .............................. 68
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show) ........................................... 69
Selecting Pictures and Playing them
Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ................................. 71
• [CATEGORY PLAY] ......................... 71
• [FAVORITE PLAY] ........................... 72
Playing Back Motion Pictures ................. 72
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 73
• [CALENDAR] .............................. 73
• [TITLE EDIT] .............................. 74
• [TEXT STAMP]........................... 75
• Q[RESIZE]
Reducing the picture size
(number of pixels)............................. 76
• [TRIMMING] ............................... 77
• M[ROTATE DISP.]......................... 78
• Ü[FAVORITE]................................. 79
• [PRINT SET] .............................. 80
• P[PROTECT]................................. 81
• S[COPY] ...................................... 82
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC................................. 83
Printing the Pictures................................ 86
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it........................................... 87
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them..................................... 87
• Print Settings .................................... 88
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 90
• Playing back pictures using
the AV cable (supplied) .................... 90
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot .................. 90
Others
Screen Display........................................ 91
Cautions for Use ..................................... 92
Message Display .................................... 96
Troubleshooting ...................................... 98
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time..................... 105
Specifications........................................ 109
AF
CAL
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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.
Charge the battery. (P11)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.
(P14)
• When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P16) Refer to P16
when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
2Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P28)
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [(].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P34)
ON OFF
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1BatteryPack
(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
5AVCable
6 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 Hand Strap
8BatteryCase
• 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.)
3
12
4
5
DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A
K1HA08AD0002
K1HA08CD0028
K2CJ2DA00008
67
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VFC4297
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Names of the Components
1 Flash (P39)
2 Lens (P93)
3 Self-timer indicator (P43)
AF assist lamp (P68)
4 LCD monitor (P38, 91)
5 Status indicator (P14, 23, 28)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P18)
7 [DISPLAY] button (P38)
8 [Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P36) button
9 [MODE] button (P27)
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
(P19)
11 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P44)/
Auto bracket (P45)
B: 4/Macro mode (P42)/AF tracking
(P30, 66)
C: 2/Self-timer button (P43)
D: 1/Flash setting button (P39)
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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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
13 Zoom lever (P33)
14 Speaker (P72)
15 Microphone (P56)
16 Shutter button (P28, 56)
17 Intelligent auto button (P28)
18 Hand strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the hand strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will
not drop it.
19 Lens barrel
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P83, 86, 90)
21 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15)
23 Release lever (P14)
24 DC coupler cover (P15)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;
optional) are used. For connection details,
refer to P15.
12 13
14 15 16 17
19
20
18
21 22
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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.
• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries
(DMW-BCF10E) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported
by this function cannot be used.)
• 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 cable.
• The AC cable 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 (after
approx. 130 min maximum).
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Preparation
∫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.
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; 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
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.
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 330 pictures By CIPA standard in normal
picture mode
Recording time Approx. 165 min
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• 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 (P23).
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.]
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(DMW-BCF10E) 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).
Playback time Approx. 360 min
Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum
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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 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.
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.
Note
• Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery 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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∫Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
Ensure that the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;
optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional)
are purchased as a set. Do not use if sold
separately.
1Open the card/battery door.
2Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the
direction.
3Close the card/battery door.
• Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.
4Open the DC coupler cover A.
5Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
6Connect the AC adaptor Bto the [DC IN] socket
Cof the DC coupler.
DAlign the marks, and insert.
• Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this
camera are used. Using any other equipment may
cause damage.
Note
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and
operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.
• Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card/battery door.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
• 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. (P82)
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢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.)
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
Card
Type of card Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)
• Fast recording and writing speed
• Write-Protect switch Aprovided (When
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format data is restored
when the switch is returned to its
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to
32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only.
2
A
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Note
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5G; 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 (P25)]. 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. (P25)
• 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.
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
Press [MENU/SET].
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P59)
‚: 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.
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. (P20)
• 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.)
Press 2/1to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format), and
press 3/4to set.
Changing the clock setting
ON OFF
/SET
MENU
:
:
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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] (P75) 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.
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.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Note
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.
([PLAYBACK] mode menu (P73 to 82) ![REC] mode menu (P60 to 68)
• This menu lets you
make the protection,
trimming or print
settings (DPOF), etc.
of recorded pictures.
• This menu lets you
set the colouring,
sensitivity, aspect
ratio, number of pixels
and other aspects of
the pictures you are
recording.
[SETUP] menu (P22 to 26)
• 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].
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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.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Press 2.
Press 4to select the [SETUP] menu
icon .
Press 1.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
ON OFF
/SET
MENU
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