Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX38 User manual

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
GN VQT1S07
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX38
until
2008/8/1
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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.
Information for Your Safety
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.
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED
WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
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.
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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-If you see this symbol-
∫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.
∫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.
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.
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 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.
∫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”. (P100)
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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 .............................. 13
About the Built-in Memory/the Card........14
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 16
• Changing the clock setting................ 17
Setting the Menu..................................... 17
• Setting menu items ...........................18
• Using the quick menu ....................... 19
About the Setup Menu ............................ 20
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 24
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)...................... 25
• Scene detection ................................ 26
• AF Tracking Function........................ 26
• About the flash.................................. 27
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode....... 27
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (·: Normal picture mode) ......... 28
• Focusing ........................................... 28
• 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)..................................... 29
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 29
• Direction detection function ..............29
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 30
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Digital Zoom ..................... 30
Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY])................................. 31
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)................................ 32
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 32
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .... 33
Deleting Pictures..................................... 33
• To delete a single picture.................. 33
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures.............. 34
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 35
Taking Pictures using
the Built-in Flash ..................................... 37
• Switching to the appropriate flash
setting............................................... 37
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 40
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41
Compensating the Exposure .................. 42
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 43
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (¿: Scene mode)........... 44
• *[PORTRAIT]................................ 44
• +[SOFT SKIN]............................... 45
• [TRANSFORM] ........................... 45
• 0[SELF PORTRAIT]...................... 45
• ,[SCENERY] ................................ 46
• -[SPORTS] ................................... 46
• .[NIGHT PORTRAIT].................... 46
• /[NIGHT SCENERY] .................... 46
• 1[FOOD] ....................................... 47
• 2[PARTY]...................................... 47
• 3[CANDLE LIGHT]........................ 47
• :[BABY1]/;[BABY2].................. 47
• í[PET]........................................... 48
• ï [SUNSET] ................................... 48
• 9[HIGH SENS.] ............................. 48
• ô[HI-SPEED BURST].................... 49
• [FLASH BURST] ......................... 49
• 5[STARRY SKY] ........................... 50
• 4[FIREWORKS] ............................ 50
• 6[BEACH] ..................................... 50
• 8[SNOW]....................................... 51
• 7[AERIAL PHOTO] ....................... 51
• [PIN HOLE] ................................. 51
• [FILM GRAIN] ............................. 52
• <[UNDERWATER] ........................ 52
Motion Picture Mode............................... 53
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ..... 55
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation You Take the Picture......... 55
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time) ..... 56
Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 58
• @[PICTURE SIZE]........................... 58
• A[QUALITY]................................... 59
• ?[ASPECT RATIO] ....................... 59
• [INTELLIGENT ISO].................... 59
• >[SENSITIVITY]............................ 60
• =[WHITE BALANCE] .................... 60
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• [AF MODE] ................................ 62
• [QUICK AF]................................ 63
• ˜[BURST]...................................... 64
• [I.EXPOSURE]........................... 64
• )[DIGITAL ZOOM] ........................ 65
• H[COLOR MODE] .......................... 65
• [STABILIZER] ............................ 65
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .................. 66
• B[AUDIO REC.] ............................... 66
• F[AF ASSIST LAMP]................... 66
• U[CLOCK SET] .............................. 67
Taking and viewing clipboard pictures
(¨: Clipboard mode) .............................. 68
• Taking clipboard pictures.................. 68
• Viewing clipboard pictures ................ 69
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show) ........................................... 71
Selecting Pictures and Playing
them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ................................ 73
• [CATEGORY PLAY] ......................... 73
• [FAVORITE PLAY] ........................... 74
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio ................................. 74
• Motion pictures ................................. 74
• Pictures with audio ........................... 75
Creating still pictures from
a motion picture ...................................... 75
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu....... 76
• [CALENDAR] ............................. 76
• [TITLE EDIT].............................. 77
• [TEXT STAMP] .......................... 78
• Q[RESIZE] .................................... 80
• [TRIMMING] .............................. 81
• [LEVELING]................................ 82
• ?[ASPECT CONV.]....................... 82
• N[ROTATE]/
M[ROTATE DISP.]......................... 83
• Ü[FAVORITE]................................. 84
• O[DPOF PRINT]............................. 85
• P[PROTECT]................................. 86
• B[AUDIO DUB.] ............................... 87
• S[COPY] ...................................... 88
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC................................. 89
Printing the Pictures................................ 92
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it........................................... 93
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them..................................... 93
• Print Settings .................................... 94
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 96
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (supplied) ................................ 96
• Playing back pictures on a TV
with an SD Memory Card slot........... 96
• Playing back on the TV with
component socket ............................ 97
Others
Screen Display........................................ 98
Cautions for Use ................................... 100
Message Display .................................. 103
Functions that cannot be set or
will not work under some conditions ..... 105
Troubleshooting .................................... 107
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time..................... 114
Specifications........................................ 117
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.
(P13)
•When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P14) Refer to P14
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. (P25)
Play back the pictures.
1Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [(].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P31)
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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.
7Strap
8 Battery Carrying Case
•
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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56
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DMW-BCE10E
K1HA08CD0020
VFC4297
DE-A40A
K1HA08CD0019
VYQ3914
K2CJ2DA00008
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Names of the Components
1 Flash (P37)
2 Lens (P4, 101)
3 Self-timer indicator (P41)
AF assist lamp (P66)
4 LCD monitor (P35, 98)
5 Status indicator (P13, 21, 25)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P16)
7 [DISPLAY] button (P35)
8 [Q.MENU] (P19)/Delete (P33) button
9 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
(P17)
10 Cursor buttons
A:3/Exposure compensation (P42)/
Auto bracket (P43)/White balance
fine adjustment (P61)
B: 4/Macro mode (P40)
AF Tracking (P26, 63)
C: 2/Self-timer button (P41)
D:1/Flash setting button (P37)
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 (P16)
12 Zoom lever (P30)
13 Speaker (P74)
14 Microphone (P53, 66, 87)
15 Shutter button (P25, 53)
16 Mode dial (P24)
17 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
18 Lens barrel
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P97)
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P89, 92, 96)
21 [DC IN] socket (P89, 92)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).
•This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional)
is connected to 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 (P13)
24 Release lever (P13)
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13
12
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20
21
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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.)
∫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.
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 on the right.
•Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator Alights green.
•Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator Aturns off (after
approx. 120 min maximum).
Detach the battery after
charging is completed.
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Preparation
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 (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.
•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. (P21)
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 77.]
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-BCE10E) 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).
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 310 pictures By CIPA standard in normal picture mode
Recording time Approx. 150 min
Playback time Approx. 400 min
Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum
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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.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCE10E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert it fully being 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.
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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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. (P88)
•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.
•Clipboard pictures (P68) are stored on the built-in memory even if a
card is inserted.
•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, 8 GB,
16 GB, 32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard •Still pictures only.
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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 (P23)]. 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. (P23)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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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.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P56)
‚: 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.
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.
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
1
ONOFF
/SET
MENU
2
:
:
3
4
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Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P18)
•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.)
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] (P78) 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.
Changing the clock setting
[MODE] playback mode menu
(P31, 71 to74)
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
•This menu lets you
select the setting of
the playback methods
such as playback or
slide show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE] .
([PLAYBACK] mode menu (P76 to 88) ![REC] mode menu (P58 to 67)
•This menu lets you
make the rotation,
protection, trimming
or DPOF settings, 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 (P20 to 23)
•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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∫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 P105.
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
CMode dial
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.
Set the mode dial to [·].
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.
1
2
3
ONOFF
4
/SET
MENU
1
2
3
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the 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.
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P65) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE
DEMO.] can be displayed.
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.
Using the quick menu
Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3/4/2/1to select the menu item and
the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to
close the menu.
AThe items to be set and the settings are displayed.
5
6
7
8
/SET
MENU
9
1
2
Q.MENU
A
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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 P18.
•Refer to P16 for details.
•Refer to P56 for details.
•Refer to P55 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U[CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.
[WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
“[DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
—[TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET]
[LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]
r[BEEP]
This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.
r[BEEP LEVEL]:
[s] (Muted)
[t] (Low)
[u] (High)
[SHUTTER VOL.]:
[](Muted)
[ ] (Low)
[ ] (High)
[BEEP TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
[SHUTTER TONE]:
[]/[]/[]
u[VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
[MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
1
2
3
1
2
3
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