Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 User manual

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Owner's Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Mode,NoDMC-FX78
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 4
Standard Accessories ............................... 5
Names of the Components ....................... 6
How to Use the Touch Panel .................... 7
Preparation
Charging the Battery ................................. 8
• Charging ............................................. 8
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures ............ 9
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 11
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 13
• Approximate number of recordable
pictures and available recording
time ................................................... 15
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................. 16
• Changing the Clock Setting .............. 17
Basic
Selecting the [Rec] Mode ........................ 18
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite
Settings (Normal Picture Mode) .............. 19
• Tips for taking good pictures ............. 20
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 20
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter
function .................................................... 21
Focusing .................................................. 22
Playing Back Pictures
([Normal Play]) ........................................ 24
Recording Motion Pictures ...................... 26
Playing Back Motion Pictures .................. 28
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ............. 30
• Changing the settings ...................... 31
• Scene Detection ................................ 32
Deleting Pictures ..................................... 33
• To delete a single picture .................. 33
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures .............. 34
Selecting Application ............................... 35
Setting the Menu ..................................... 36
• Setting menu items ........................... 36
About the Setup Menu ............................ 38
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................ 46
Taking Pictures with Focus and
Exposure Set on Subject
(Touch AF/AE) ......................................... 47
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ................ 49
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom ...................... 49
• Zooming with touch operation ........... 51
Shortcut setting ....................................... 52
Taking Pictures that Match the Scene
Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ............... 53
[Portrait] ............................................ 53
[Transform] ....................................... 53
[Self Portrait] .................................... 54
[Scenery] .......................................... 54
[Panorama Assist] ............................ 54
[Sports] ............................................. 55
[Night Portrait] .................................. 55
[Night Scenery] ................................. 55
[Handheld Night Shot] ...................... 55
[Food] ............................................... 55
[Party] ............................................... 56
[Candle Light] ................................... 56
[Baby1 ]/[Baby2] ................................ 56
[Pet] .................................................. 57
[Sunset] ............................................ 57
[High Sens.] ...................................... 57
[Hi-Speed Burst] ............................... 57
[Flash Burst] ..................................... 58
[Starry Sky] ....................................... 58
[Fireworks] ........................................ 58
[Beach] ............................................. 59
[Snow] .............................................. 59
[Aerial Photo] .................................... 59
[Photo Frame] .................................. 59
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) ......60
Taking pictures while changing the skin
texture (Cosmetic Mode) ......................... 61
Taking pictures while adjusting color
(My Color Mode) ...................................... 62
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition
Function ................................................... 63
• Face Settings .................................... 64
Taking a still picture while recording
a motion picture ....................................... 67
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations ............................................. 68
• Recording which Day of the
Vacation and the Location of the
Vacation ([Travel Date]) .................... 68
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations ([World Time]) ...70
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Using the [Rec] Mode Menu .................... 71
[Flash] .............................................. 71
[Selftimer] ......................................... 74
[Aspect Ratio] ................................... 74
[Picture Size] .................................... 75
[Quality] ............................................ 76
[Sensitivity] ....................................... 77
[White Balance] ................................ 78
[AF Mode] ........................................ 80
[Macro Mode] ................................... 81
[Quick AF] ........................................ 82
[Face Recog.] ................................... 82
[Exposure] ........................................ 83
[i.Exposure] ...................................... 85
[Min. Shtr Speed] ............................. 85
[i.Resolution] .................................... 86
[Digital Zoom] ................................... 86
[Burst] ............................................... 87
[Color Mode] .................................... 87
[AF Assist Lamp] .............................. 88
[Red-Eye Removal] .......................... 88
[Stabilizer] ........................................ 89
[Date Stamp] .................................... 89
[Clock Set] ........................................ 89
Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu ...90
• [Rec Mode] ....................................... 90
• [Rec Quality] .................................... 91
• [Active Mode] ................................... 92
• [Continuous AF] ............................... 92
• [Wind Cut] ........................................ 92
Entering Text ........................................... 93
Playback/Editing
Creating Still Pictures From a Motion
Picture ..................................................... 94
Various methods to playback .................. 95
• [Slide Show] ..................................... 96
• [Filtering Play] .................................. 98
• [Playback Album] ............................. 99
• [Dual Play] ........................................ 99
• [Calendar] ........................................ 99
Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ......... 100
[Upload Set] ................................... 100
[Title Edit] ....................................... 101
[Text Stamp] ................................... 102
[Video Divide] ................................. 104
[Resize] .......................................... 105
[Cropping] ...................................... 106
[Favorite] ........................................ 107
[Print Set] ....................................... 108
[Protect] .......................................... 110
[Face Rec Edit] .............................. 111
[Copy] ............................................. 112
Having fun
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ...... 113
• [Beauty Retouch] ............................. 113
• [Art Retouch] ................................... 115
• [My Photo Album] ............................ 116
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV
Screen ................................................... 117
• Playing back pictures using the AV
cable (supplied) ............................... 117
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot ................. 118
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI
socket .............................................. 118
Playing back 3D pictures ....................... 122
• Playing back 3D pictures ................. 122
• Saving 3D pictures .......................... 123
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and
Motion Pictures ...................................... 124
• Copy by inserting the SD card into
the recorder ..................................... 124
• Copy the playback image using
an AV cable ..................................... 125
• Copying to a PC using
"PHOTOfunSTUDIO". ..................... 126
Connecting to a PC ............................... 127
• Uploading the images to sharing
sites ................................................. 130
Printing the Pictures .............................. 131
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it ......................................... 132
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them ................................... 132
• Print Settings ................................... 133
Others
Screen Display ...................................... 135
Cautions for Use .................................... 138
Message Display ................................... 144
Troubleshooting ..................................... 146
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Before Use
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
following conditions.
it may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.
-Drop or hit the camera.
- Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully
insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
-Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the
camera.
- Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water,
sand, etc.
• Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not
just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
-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.
•About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor
is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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Before Use
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating instructions.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• if any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's
parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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Before Use
1 Flash (P20)
2 Lens (P4, 139)
3 Self-timer indicator (P74)
AF Assist Lamp (P88)
4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P7, 46, 135)
5 Speaker (P38)
6 Microphone
7 Camera ON!OFF switch (PI6)
8 Motion picture button (P26)
9 Shutter button (PI9, 30)
10 Zoom lever (P49)
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 Strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
12 Lens barrel
13 [HDMI] socket (Pl18, 120)
14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (Pl17, 125,
128, 131)
15 Tripod receptacle
16 Card/Battery door (Pll)
17 Release lever (Pll)
18 DC coupler cover (P12)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and
AC adaptor (optional) are used. For
connection details, refer to PI2.
15 16
18 17
13
14
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Before Use
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Touch the screen Drag
To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch
3anel.
ii
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch
panel.
• it may not operate properly when multiple
icons are touched simultaneously, so try to
touch the center of the icon.
\
This is used when performing tasks such as
moving to the next image by dragging
horizontally, or changing the range of the
displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks such
as switching the screen by operating the
slide bar.
• if you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the
sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair
visibility or operability.)
• Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a
commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it
is not responding well.
• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding
this unit is pressing on the touch panel.
• Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus
pen.
• Do not operate with your fingernails.
• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to "Screen Display" on
P135.
• About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed
operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
• Do not place it where small children can reach.
• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing.
LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed
strongly against the LCD monitor.
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Preparation
•About batteries that you can use with this unit
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.
•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.
_Attach battery paying
the
attention to the direction of the
battery.
_ Connect the to the
charger
electrical outlet,
plug-in type
• Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.
inlet type
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Preparation
•About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator _) is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator _) will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
-The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 _F to 86 _F).
-The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
• Charging time
Approx. 120 min I
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
• Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the
battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
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Preparation
• Recording still pictures
Approx. 200 pictures t By CIPA standard in Normal Picture
Mode
Approx. 100 min
Recording conditions by ClPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 _C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH 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 [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Changing the zoom magnification 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 varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
•Recording motion pictures
Approx. 60 min Approx. 65 min
Approx. 30 min Approx. 33 min
• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 _C (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
• Motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
•Playback
Approx. 150 min I
•The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
- In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
-When using [LCD Mode].
-When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
• 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.
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Preparation
• 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.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check that
it is locked by lever _.
Pull the lever _in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a "click" while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
(_:Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card.
_O:Close the card/battery door. [ 0
_:Slideofthethearrow.releaselever in the direction
• Remove the battery after use.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• Turn the camera off and wait for the "LUMIX" display on the LCD monitor to clear before
removing the card or battery. (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
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with
the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional).
The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by
itself.
O Open the card/battery door.
OInsert the DC coupler, being careful of the
direction.
Open the DC coupler cover @.
• Push open the coupler cover from the interior.
OClose the card/battery door.
Q Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
O Connect the AC adaptor (D to the [DC IN] socket
© of the DC coupler.
@ Align 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.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.
• 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
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
• When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on
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
Ii_1_.__1 (access indication)
•When using the card
.5-'1(access indication)
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
the card).
•You can copy the recorded pictures to acard. (P112/
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
• Use a card with SD Speed Class _ with "Class 4" or
higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD].
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 6" or
higher when recording motion pictures in
[Motion JPEG].
SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory
Card compatible equipment.
Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
htto:lloanasonic.netlavclsdcardlinformationlSDXC.html
Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on
the card, etc.
e.g.: CLASS@ CLASS_
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http:flpanasonic.jplsupportlqloballcsldscl
(This Site is English only.)
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Preparation
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
• Write-Protect switch (_) provided (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.)
• 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. (P45)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Preparation
• About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
• You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching
[_] several times. (P46)
_) Number of recordable pictures
(_) Available recording time
• Number of recordable pictures
• [÷99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
Aspect ratio [L_lk'l],Quality [--|-]
•Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
[AVCHD]
14 min O0s 30 min O0 s 2 h 4 min
14 min O0s 30 min O0 s 2 h 4 min
2 min 30 s 21 min 30 s 43 min O0 s 2 h 56 min lh2min 2h4min 8h28min
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
• Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when
[Upload Set] is performed.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds.
• Motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
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Preparation
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
_Turn camera on.
the
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed
to step 4.
_Touch [Language Set].
_Select the language, and then touch [Set].
_Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using
[A]/[V].
@: Time at the home area
(D: Time at the travel destination
• You can continue to switch the settings by continuously
touching [A]/[V].
• Touch [[_] to cancel the date and time settings
without setting a date and time.
To set the display order and the time display
format.
• Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting
display order/time display format,
_Touch [Set] to set.
_Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
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Preparation
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P361
•It can be changed in steps 5and 6 to set the clock.
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print
the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] (P89) or [Text Stamp]
(P102).
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.
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Basic
_Touch [_].
•When operating from the Playback Mode, touch [[_]
to switch to Recording Mode. Once it is switched to
Recording Mode, [{] is displayed next to the icon, so
touch it again.
_Touch the mode icon.
• List of [Rec] Modes
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Takes a 3D picture. a_ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
_# a_f _i ........
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among 8 color modes,
and then take pictures.
• When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set
[Rec] Mode will be set.
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Basic
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec]
menu.
_ouch [_].
Touch [_].
_Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
_Press the shutter button to focus.
halfway
(_ ISO sensitivity
(_ Aperture value
(_ Shutter speed
• The focus indication @ (green) lights when the
subject is focused.
• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the
subject) will change depending on the zoom factor.
Please check with the recordable range display on
the screen. (P22)
• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude
when using a flash)
_Press the shutter button
halfway pressed
fully to take a picture.
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Bas_
• Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure
that you will not drop it.
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at
your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter
button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or
other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
Strap
Flash
@ AF Assist Lamp
• Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [Rotate Disp.] 1P44) is set)
• The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the
camera aimed up or down.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
When the jitter alert [ilia))] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P89), a tripod or the self-timer (P74).
• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend
using a tripod.
- Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
- In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky] or
[Fireworks] in Scene Mode
- In [High Dynamic] in My Color Mode
-When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]
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