Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX50 User manual

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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX50
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Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
GC SG
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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.
• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH.
• Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica
Camera AG.
• Other names, company names, and
product names printed in these
instructions are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the companies concerned.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. 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.
∫How to replace the Fuse
The location of the fuse differ according
to the type of AC cable (figures A and
B).
Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
cable.
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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-If you see this symbol-
∫Care of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the
camera. The camera may stop operating
normally, pictures may not be recorded or
the lens may be damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction. Make sure that sand or
dust does not get into the lens or the
terminals when using the camera on a
beach etc.
• Make sure that water does not get into the
camera when using it on a rainy day or on
a beach.
• If water or seawater splashes on the
camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the
camera body carefully.
∫About the LCD monitor
• Do not press the LCD monitor with
excessive force. Uneven colours may
appear on the LCD monitor and it may
malfunction.
• Condensation may form on the LCD
monitor in places with large temperature
differences. Wipe the condensation with a
soft, dry cloth.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on,
the picture on the LCD monitor will be
slightly darker than usual at first. However,
the picture will return to normal brightness
when the internal temperature of the
camera increases.
∫About the Lens
• Do not press the lens with excessive
force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens
facing the sun as it may cause the camera
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you
leave the camera outside or near a
window.
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.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. However there may be some
dark or bright spots (red, blue or green)
on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
The spots will not be recorded on
pictures on a card.
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∫About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes as
described below. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the cold
outdoors to the warm indoors.
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car.
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera.
– In humid places.
• To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature of
the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. 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.
∫When not using the camera for a long
period of time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15 oC to 25 oC,
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card
from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera,
it will discharge even if the camera is
turned off. If the battery continues to be
left in the camera, it will discharge
excessively and may become unusable
even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period
of time, we recommend charging it once a
year. Remove the battery from the camera
and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a
closet or a cabinet.
∫About cards that can be used in this
unit
You can use an SD Memory Card, an
SDHC Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard.
• 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)
– MultiMediaCard
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 Memory Card without an SDHC
logo is not based on the SD Standard and
will not work in this product.
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About the Mode Dial
Adjust part Ato the desired mode.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to
adjust to each mode.
: Normal picture mode (P22)
Use this mode for normal recording.
: Macro mode (P47)
This mode allows you to take a close-up
picture of a subject.
: Motion picture mode (P61)
This mode allows you to record motion
pictures.
: Scene mode (P48)
This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
: Simple mode (P25)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
: Playback mode (P31)
This mode allows you to play back
recorded pictures.
: Print mode (P95)
This mode allows you to print pictures of
recorded pictures.
∫About indications in these operating
instructions
The modes indicated here allow you to use
the functions or settings shown on the
page. Set the mode dial to any of the
modes indicated to use the functions or
settings.
Convenient or helpful information for use of
the camera is described.
∫About illustrations in these operating
instructions
The appearance of the product, the
illustrations and menu screens etc. will
differ slightly from those in actual use.
∫About illustrations of the joystick
In these operating instructions, operations
using the joystick are described with
illustrations.
e.g.:When you move the 4button
e.g.:When you Press the [MENU/SET]
button
/SET
MENU
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
About the Mode Dial ................................. 5
Preparation
Standard Accessories............................... 8
Names of the Components ....................... 9
Quick Guide ............................................ 10
Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 11
About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ........... 12
Inserting/Removing the Battery .............. 13
Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 14
About the Card........................................ 15
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 16
• Changing the clock setting ............... 16
About the Setup Menu ............................ 17
Basic
Taking Pictures ....................................... 22
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode .............25
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 27
• Using the Optical Zoom .................... 27
•
Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) .... 28
• Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom ............. 29
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review) .............................................. 30
Playing Back Pictures ............................. 31
Deleting Pictures..................................... 32
Advanced
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 34
•
Changing the information displayed .... 34
• Brightening the LCD Monitor
(Power LCD/High angle mode) ........ 37
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash .... 38
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42
Compensating the Exposure .................. 43
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 44
Optical Image Stabilizer.......................... 45
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 46
Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 47
Scene Mode............................................ 48
– [PORTRAIT] .................................. 49
– [SOFT SKIN] ................................. 49
– [SCENERY] ................................... 49
– [SPORTS]...................................... 49
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ...................... 50
– [NIGHT SCENERY]....................... 50
– [SELF PORTRAIT] ........................ 51
– [FOOD] ......................................... 51
– [PARTY] ........................................ 51
– [CANDLE LIGHT] .......................... 52
– [FIREWORKS]............................... 52
– [STARRY SKY].............................. 53
– [BEACH] ........................................ 53
– [AERIAL PHOTO].......................... 54
– [SNOW] ......................................... 54
– [HIGH SENS.]................................ 54
– [BABY1]/[BABY2] .......................... 55
Recording which Day of the Vacation
You Take the Picture........................... 56
Displaying the Time at
the Travel Destination (World Time)
..... 58
• Location candidates for
World Time settings.......................... 60
Motion Picture Mode............................... 61
Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback)................................... 63
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date
(Calendar Playback)............................ 64
Using the Playback Zoom....................... 65
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio.............................. 66
Creating still pictures from
a motion picture................................... 68
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Menu Settings
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................70
• [W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a more natural
picture............................................... 71
• [SENSITIVITY]
Setting the light sensitivity ................ 73
• [ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures .... 74
• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]
Setting a picture size and quality
that match your use of the pictures
... 75
• [AUDIO REC.]
Recording still pictures with audio ..... 76
• [AF MODE]
Setting the focus method.................. 77
• [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Focusing in low light conditions
becomes easier ................................ 78
• [SLOW SHUTTER]
Recording bright pictures
in dark places ................................... 78
• [COL.EFFECT]
Setting colour effects for
the recorded pictures........................ 79
• [PICT.ADJ.]
Adjusting the picture quality for
the recorded pictures........................ 79
• [CLOCK SET]
Set the display order for
the date and time.............................. 79
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 80
• [DUAL DISPLAY]
Displaying the recorded pictures on
a dual display ................................... 80
• [SLIDE SHOW]
Playing back pictures in order for
a fixed duration ................................. 81
• [FAVORITE]
Setting your favourite pictures.......... 82
• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]
To display the picture rotated ...........83
• [DPOF PRINT]
Setting the picture to print and
the number of prints.......................... 85
• [PROTECT]
Preventing accidental erasure of
pictures ............................................. 87
• [AUDIO DUB.]
Adding audio after taking pictures ..... 88
• [RESIZE]
Making the picture smaller................ 88
• [TRIMMING]
Enlarging a picture and trimming it ..... 89
• [ASPECT CONV.]
Changing the aspect ratio of
a 16:9 picture.................................... 90
• [FORMAT]
Initializing the card............................ 91
Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC.................................92
Printing the Pictures................................95
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ....99
Others
Screen Display......................................100
Cautions for Use ...................................103
Message Display ..................................105
Troubleshooting ....................................106
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time .................112
Specifications........................................115
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included
before using the camera.
1Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery in the text)
2Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3AC Cable
A: Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region of China and Saudi Arabia
B: Areas Other than Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of
China and Saudi Arabia
4USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6CD-ROM
7Strap
8Battery Carrying Case
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card
in the text.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest
servicentre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
3
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45
6
8
7
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K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008
VFC4090
A: K2CT3CA00004 B: K2CQ2CA00006
CGA-S005E
VYQ3509
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Names of the
Components
1 Flash (P38)
2 Lens (P3)
3 Self-timer indicator (P42)
AF assist lamp (P78)
4 LCD monitor (P34, 100)
5Joystick
/[MENU/SET] button (P17)
2/ Self-timer button (P42)
4/ [REV] button (P30)
1/ Flash setting button (P38)
3/ Exposure compensation (P43)/
Auto bracket (P44)/White balance fine
adjustment (P72)/Backlight
compensation in simple mode (P26)
button
6 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button
(P34, 37)
7 Status indicator (P12)
8 Single or burst mode (P46)/
Delete button (P32)
9 Camera ON/OFF switch (P10, 16)
10 Zoom lever (P27)
11 Optical image stabilizer button (P45)
12 Speaker (P66)
13 Microphone (P61, 76, 88)
14 Shutter button (P22, 61)
15 Mode dial (P5)
16 Strap eyelet
17 Lens barrel
18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P92, 95, 99)
19 [DC IN] socket (P92, 95)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).
• This camera cannot charge the battery
even though the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional) is connected to it.
20 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
21 Card/Battery door (P13, 14)
22 Release lever (P13, 14)
123
54
78
6
/SET
MENU
9
12
10
13 14 15
11
DIGITAL
AV OUT
DC IN
16
17
18
19
OPEN LOCK
20 21
22
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Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and
playback pictures with the camera. For
each step, be sure to refer to the pages
indicated in brackets.
1Charge the battery. (P11)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the
battery before use.
2Insert the battery and the card.
(P13, 14)
3Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
• Set the clock. (P16)
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P22)
4Play back the pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P31)
OFF ON
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Charging the Battery
with the Charger
The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
1Attach the battery with attention
to the direction of the battery.
2Connect 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
about 130 minutes).
3Detach the battery after charging
is completed.
• After charging is completed, be sure to
disconnect the AC cable 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.
Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.
• The battery can be charged even if it is
not fully discharged.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• Charge the battery with the charger
indoors.
• Do not disassemble or modify the
charger.
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About the Battery
(charging/number of recordable
pictures)
∫Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on
the screen. [It does not appear when you
use the camera with the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional) connected.]
• The battery indication turns red and
blinks. (The status indicator blinks when
the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the
battery or replace it with fully charged
battery.
∫The battery life
The number of recordable pictures (By
CIPA standard in normal picture mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• Temperature: 23 °C/
Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card
(16 MB).
(optional)
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the
camera is turned on. (When the optical
image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].)
•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.
• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.
• CIPA is an abbreviation of
[Camera & Imaging Products
Association].
¢The number of recordable pictures
decreases when the power LCD function
or high angle mode (P37) are used.
Playback time
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
(CGA-S005E) are the same as above.
• The [CHARGE] indicator lights when
charging starts.
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
• The battery is over discharged
(discharged excessively). In a while,
[CHARGE] indicator will light up and
normal charging will start.
• When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, [CHARGE]
indicator flashes and the charging time
will be longer than normal.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery
are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry
cloth.
• 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.
∫Charging conditions
• Charge the battery in a temperature between
10
o C to 35 o C. (The battery temperature
should also be the same.)
• 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. 300 pictures
(Approx. 150 min)
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 75.]
Playback time Approx. 310 min
Charging time Approx. 130 min
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Inserting/Removing
the Battery
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
1Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic
batteries (CGA-S005E).
2Insert:
Insert the charged battery fully
being careful about the direction
you insert it.
Remove:
Slide the lock Ato remove the
battery.
31Close the card/battery door.
2Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
• Remove the battery after use. Store the
removed battery in the battery carrying
case (supplied).
• When a fully charged battery has been
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
setting is stored (in the camera) for at
least 3 months even if the battery is
removed. (If you insert a battery that is not
sufficiently charged, the length of time that
the clock setting is stored may become
less.) However, the clock setting is
cancelled after this length of time. In this
case, set the clock again. (P16)
• Do not remove the card or the battery
while the card is being accessed. The
data may be damaged. (P15)
• 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.
OPEN LOCK
OPEN LOCK
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Inserting/Removing
the Card
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
• Prepare an SD Memory Card (optional), an
SDHC Memory Card (optional)
or a
MultiMediaCard (optional).
1Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.
2Insert:
Insert the card fully until it clicks
and it is locked.
Remove:
Push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.
• Check the direction of the card.
• Do not touch the connection terminals
on the back side of the card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not
fully inserted.
31Close the card/battery door.
2Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be
completely closed, remove the card and
insert it again.
• The card and the data may be damaged
if it is inserted or removed while the
camera is on.
• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD
Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card.
OPEN LOCK
OPEN LOCK
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About the Card
∫Access to the card
The card access indication Alights red
when pictures are being recorded onto the
card.
When the card access indication lights,
pictures are being read or deleted or the
card is being formatted. Do not:
• Turn the camera off.
• Remove the battery or the card.
• Shake or impact the camera.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional).
The card and the data may be damaged or
the camera may not operate normally.
∫About handling a card
Transfer important pictures/motion pictures
from your card to your PC periodically
(P92). The data on the card may be
damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
waves, static electricity, the camera
breaking down or a defective card.
• Do not format the card on your PC or
other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation. (P91)
• The reading/writing speed of an SD
Memory Card and an SDHC Memory
Card is fast. Both types of card are
equipped with a Write-Protect switch B
that can inhibit writing and formatting a
card. (When the switch is slid to the
[LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or
delete data on the card and format it.
When the switch is unlocked, these
functions become available.)
Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
• Refer to P112 for information about the
number of recordable pictures and the
available recording time for each card.
• This camera is compatible with SD
Memory Cards based on SD Memory
Card Specifications and formatted in
FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is
also compatible with SDHC Memory
Cards based on SD Memory Card
Specifications and formatted in FAT32
system.
• 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.
• This camera is compatible with both an
SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory
Card. 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. (If you use an SDHC
Memory Card in other equipment, always
read the operating instructions for the
other equipment.)
• This unit does not support recording
motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
We recommend using High Speed SD
Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards
when recording motion pictures. (P61)
• The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory
Card and MultiMediaCard are small,
lightweight, removable external cards.
• The reading/writing speed of a
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD
Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card.
When a MultiMediaCard is used, the
performance of certain features may be
slightly slower than advertised.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
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Setting Date/Time
(Clock Set)
∫Initial setting
The clock is not set so the following screen
appears when you turn the camera on.
A: [MENU/SET] button
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Move 3/4/2/1to select the
date and time.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P58)
•2/1: Select the desired item.
•3/4: Set the display order for the date
and time.
• Press [ ] to cancel the clock setting
without storing the date and time.
• Refer to [WORLD TIME] (P58) for
information about setting the local time
at the travel destination area.
3Press [MENU/SET] several times
to close the menu.
• Turn the camera off after finishing
setting the clock. Then turn it on and
check that the clock setting is correct.
∫Changing the clock setting
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Move 3/4to select [CLOCK SET].
(P70)
3Move 1and then perform steps 2and 3
to set the clock.
• You can also set the clock in the
[SETUP] menu. (P17)
• When a fully charged battery has been
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
setting is stored (in the camera) for at
least 3 months even if the battery is
removed.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
The 24-hour system is used.
• If the date is not set in the camera it will
not be printed when you use a photo
printing service, even if the store provides
a date printing option for your
photographs. (P86)
OFF ON
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK
CLOCK SET
MENU
D/M/Y
JAN
112006
..
0000 :
CLOCK SET
:
:
SELECT SET EXIT
MENU
CANCEL
3
/
3
REC
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
PICT.ADJ.
OFF
STANDARD
COL.EFFECT
CLOCK SET
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About the Setup Menu
• Set items as required. (Refer to P18 to 21
for each menu item.)
• Menu items differ depending on the mode
selected with the mode dial (P5).
The following example shows how to set
[AUTO REVIEW] when normal picture
mode [ ] is selected.
• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the
initial settings at the time of purchase. (P20)
1Press [MENU/SET] and then move
2.
2Move 4to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ] and then move 1.
3 Move 3 / 4 to select the menu item.
•Move4at Ato switch to the next
menu screen.
4Move 1, move 3/4to select the
setting and then press [MENU/
SET].
5Press [MENU/SET] to close the
menu.
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the menu screen items
• There are 4 menu screens (1/4, 2/4, 3/4
and 4/4).
• You can switch menu screens from any
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
AUTO
SENSITIVITY
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
AUTO
W.BALANCE
REC
/SET
MENU
1
/
3
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
OFF
TRAVEL DATE
0
n
MONITOR
WORLD TIME
GUIDE LINE
CLOCK SET
1
/
4
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
OFF
0
n
MONITOR
WORLD TIME
CLOCK SET
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
SHUTTER
BEEP
ECONOMY
POWER SAVE
OFF
5MIN.
1SEC.
AUTO REVIEW
TRAVEL DATE
GUIDE LINE
1
/
4
2
/
4
ECO
/SET
MENU
SETUP
SHUTTER
BEEP
ECONOMY
POWER SAVE
OFF
2MIN.
1SEC.
SET
MENU
SELECT
1 SEC.
3 SEC.
ZOOM
OFF
AUTO REVIEW
2
/
4
ECO
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
OFF
0
n
MONITOR
WORLD TIME
TRAVEL DATE
GUIDE LINE
CLOCK SET
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
SHUTTER
BEEP
ECONOMY
POWER SAVE
OFF
2MIN.
1SEC.
AUTO REVIEW
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
NTSC
VIDEO OUT
RESET
NO.RESET
VOLUME
LEVEL
3
SETUP
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
AUTO
LANGUAGE
ENG
SCENE MENU
TV ASPECT
1
/
4
2
/
4
3
/
4
4
/
4
ECO
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[CLOCK SET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
Change date and time. (P16)
[WORLD TIME]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
[]:The time at your home area is
set.
[]:The local time at the travel
destination area is set.
• Refer to P58 for information about setting
[WORLD TIME].
• The [WORLD TIME] setting also affects
simple mode [ ].
[MONITOR]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in
7 steps.
• The [MONITOR] setting also affects
simple mode [ ].
[GUIDE LINE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed
when taking pictures. (P35)
You can also set whether or not to have the
recording information and histogram
displayed when the guide lines are
displayed.
[REC. INFO.]: [ON]/[OFF]
[HISTGRAM]: [ON]/[OFF]
[PATTERN]: [ ]/[ ]
[TRAVEL DATE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
[SET]: When taking a picture, the date on
which it was taken is recorded.
[OFF]: When taking a picture, the date on
which it was taken is not recorded.
• Refer to P56 for information about setting
[TRAVEL DATE].
• The [TRAVEL DATE] setting also affects
simple mode [ ].
[AUTO REVIEW]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
[1SEC.]: The recorded picture
automatically appears on the
screen for about 1 second.
[3SEC.]: The recorded picture
automatically appears on the
screen for about 3 seconds.
[ZOOM]: The recorded picture
automatically appears on the
screen for about 1 second. It is
then enlarged 4 times and
appears for about 1 second. This
mode is useful for confirming
focus. Pictures recorded using
auto bracket or burst mode and
pictures with audio are not
enlarged even if [ZOOM] is
selected.
[OFF]: The recorded picture does not
automatically appear.
• The auto review function is not activated
in motion picture mode [ ].
• When pictures are recorded in auto bracket
(P44) or burst mode (P46), the auto review
function is activated regardless of the
setting on the auto review function. (The
picture is not enlarged.)
• The auto review function is activated while
pictures with audio (P76) are being
recorded regardless of its setting. (The
picture is not enlarged.)
• The auto review setting is disabled when
using auto bracket or burst mode, in
motion picture mode [ ] or when
[AUDIO REC.] or [SELF PORTRAIT] in
scene mode is set to [ON].
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
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[POWER SAVE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
Power save mode is activated (the
camera is automatically turned off to
save the battery life) if the camera
has not been used for the time
selected on the setting.
[OFF]: Power save mode is not activated.
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn
the camera off and on to cancel power
save mode.
• Power save mode is fixed to [5MIN.] in
simple mode [ ].
• Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] in
economy mode.
• When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;
optional), connecting to a PC or a printer,
recording or playing back motion pictures
and during a slide show, power save
mode is not activated. (However, the
setting for power save mode is fixed to
[10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or
playing back a manual slide show.)
[ECONOMY]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
Battery life is saved by reducing the
brightness of the LCD monitor and turning
it off automatically when the camera is not
being used in recording mode.
[LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the
camera is not operated for
about 15 seconds in recording
mode.
[LEVEL 2]: The LCD monitor turns off if the
camera is not operated for
about 15 seconds in recording
mode or for about 5 seconds
after taking a picture.
[OFF]: Economy mode cannot be
activated.
• In economy mode, the LCD monitor is
turned off while the flash is being charged.
• The status indicator lights while the LCD
monitor is turned off. Press any button to
turn on the LCD monitor again.
• Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] in
economy mode.
[However, power save mode is not
activated when using the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional).]
• Economy mode will not work in simple
mode [ ], when using the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional), recording motion
pictures, the menu screen is displayed or
the self-timer is set.
• The brightness of the LCD monitor is not
reduced in Power LCD mode and high
angle mode.
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
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[BEEP]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
[BEEP LEVEL]
[]:No operation sound
[]:Soft operation sound
[]:Loud operation sound
[BEEP TONE]: / /
• The [BEEP] setting also affects simple
mode [ ].
[SHUTTER]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set to select the volume of shutter sound.
[SHUTTER VOL.]
[]:No shutter sound
[]:Soft shutter sound
[]:Loud shutter sound
[SHUTTER TONE]: / /
• The [SHUTTER] setting also affects
simple mode [ ].
[VOLUME]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
The volume of speakers can be adjusted in
7 steps from level 6 to 0.
• When you connect the camera to a TV, the
volume of the TV speakers does not change.
[NO.RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
Set this when you want the file number of
the next recording to start from 0001. (The
folder number is updated and the file
number starts from 0001.)
• A folder number between 100 and 999
can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the
number cannot be reset. We recommend
formatting the card after saving the data
on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format
(P91) the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will
then appear. Select [YES] to reset the
folder number.
• Refer to P93 for detailed information about
the file number and the folder number.
• The [NO.RESET] setting also affects
simple mode [ ].
[RESET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P17)
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are
reset to the initial settings.
• The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2]
(P55) in scene mode, the number of days
that have passed since the departure date
for [TRAVEL DATE] (P56) and the
[WORLD TIME] setting (P58) are also
reset when the [SETUP] menu settings
are reset. Also, [FAVORITE] (P82) is fixed
to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P83) is
fixed to [ON].
• The folder number and the clock setting
are not changed.
/SET
MENU
1 2 3
/SET
MENU
1 2 3
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
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