Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX8GC User manual

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX8GC
DMC-FX8SG
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
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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.
• SD Logo is a trademark.
• 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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∫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.
∫Care for the camera
•Do not shake or cause impact to the
camera. The camera may not be
operated normally or recording of pictures
may be disabled, or the lens may be
damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause a malfunction
of the camera. When you use the
camera on a beach etc., take care so
that sand or dust does not get into the
camera.
• When you use the camera on a rainy day
or on a beach, take care so that water
does not get into the camera.
• If seawater splashes onto the camera,
wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it
well, and use it to wipe the camera
body carefully. Then, wipe it again with
a dry cloth.
∫About the LCD monitor
• Do not press the LCD monitor strongly.
It may cause uneven colours on the
LCD monitor or a malfunction of the
LCD monitor.
• In a place with drastic temperature
changes, condensation may form on the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the camera is extremely cold when you
turn the camera on, the image on the LCD
monitor is slightly darker than usual at
first. However, as the internal temperature
increases, it goes back to the normal
brightness.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. The result is more than 99.99%
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However,
this will not be recorded on the pictures
in the card.
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∫About the Lens
• Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong
light sources. It may cause not only a
malfunction of the camera but irreversible
damage to your eye.
• Do not press the lens strongly.
• Leaving the camera with the lens facing
the sun may cause a malfunction. Be
careful when you put the camera outside
or near a window.
∫About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
Condensation takes place when the
ambient temperature or humidity is
changed as follows:
Be careful of condensation since it causes
stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction.
• When the camera is brought inside from
the cold to a warm room.
• When the camera is moved from outside
to an air-conditioned car.
• When cool wind from an air conditioner or
other is directly blown onto the camera.
• In humid places
Put the camera into plastic bag until the
temperature of the camera is close to the
ambient temperature to avoid
condensation. In case of condensation,
turn the camera off and then leave it for
about 2 hours.
When the camera becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fog disappears
naturally.
∫If you will not be using the camera for
a long 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%)
• Be sure to remove the battery and the
card from the camera.
• When the battery is left inserted in the
camera for a long time, discharge takes
place even if the camera is turned off. If
you leave the battery inserted for an
extended period of time, it will be
excessively discharged and it may
become unusable even after it is charged.
• To store the battery for a long period of
time, we recommend charging it once
every year and storing it again after you
completely use up the charged capacity.
• When you keep the camera in a closet or
a cabinet, we recommend storing it with
the desiccant (silica gel).
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About These Operating Instructions
Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described
in this manner.
∫About illustrations in these operating instructions
Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a
little different from those in actual use.
∫About illustrations of the cursor button
In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as
illustrated below.
e.g.: When you press the 4button
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve
appropriate exposure due to the difference
of brightness between the subject and the
background.
• EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value,
and it is the amount of light given to the
CCD by the aperture value and the
shutter speed.
1Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or
settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any
of the modes to use the functions or settings.
2Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.
MENU
REV
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
About These Operating Instructions .........5
Preparation
Standard Accessories............................... 8
Names of the Components ....................... 9
Quick Guide............................................ 11
Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 12
About the Battery .................................... 13
Inserting/Removing the Battery .............. 14
Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 15
About the Card........................................ 16
Approximate number
of recordable pictures and the size ..... 17
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 18
About the Setup Menu ............................ 19
About the LCD Monitor ........................... 23
Recording pictures (basic)
Taking Pictures ....................................... 26
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode .............31
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review) .............................................. 34
Using the Optical Zoom ..........................35
Taking Pictures
using the Built-in Flash........................ 36
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 39
Compensating the Exposure .................. 40
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 41
Optical Image Stabilizer.......................... 42
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 43
Playback (basic)
Playing Back Pictures ............................. 45
9 Pictures Multi Playback........................ 46
Using the Playback Zoom....................... 47
Deleting Pictures..................................... 48
Recording pictures (advanced)
Using the Mode Dial ............................... 50
• Macro mode...................................... 50
• Motion image mode .......................... 50
• Scene mode...................................... 53
– Portrait mode................................. 54
– Sports mode .................................. 54
– Food mode .................................... 55
– Scenery mode ............................... 55
– Night portrait mode........................ 56
– Night scenery mode ...................... 56
– Baby mode .................................... 57
– Soft skin mode............................... 58
– Party mode .................................... 58
– Fireworks mode............................. 59
– Snow mode ................................... 59
– Self portrait mode .......................... 60
Recording Menu Settings
Using the [REC] mode menu .................. 61
• White Balance [W.BALANCE] .......... 62
• ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ......... 64
• Aspect Ratio [ASPECT RATIO] ........ 64
• Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] .................. 65
• Quality [QUALITY] ............................ 65
• Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] ....... 66
• AF Mode [AF MODE]........................ 66
• AF Assist Lamp
[AF ASSIST LAMP] .......................... 67
• Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER]...... 68
• Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] .................... 69
• Colour Effect [COL.EFFECT]............ 69
• Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 69
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Playback (advanced)
Playing Back Pictures with Audio/
Motion Images..................................... 70
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................71
• Playing Back with Slide Show
[SLIDE SHOW] ................................. 72
• Displaying pictures in a direction
at the time of recording
[ROTATE DISP.] .............................. 73
• Rotating the Picture [ROTATE]......... 74
• Setting the Picture to be Printed
and the Number of Prints
[DPOF PRINT].................................. 75
• Preventing Accidental Erasure
of the Picture [PROTECT] ................ 77
• Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures
[AUDIO DUB.] .................................. 78
• Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 79
• Trimming the Pictures
[TRIMMING] ..................................... 80
• Clean-up [CLEAN UP] ...................... 81
• Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ......... 82
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...83
Connecting to a PC or Printer
Before Connecting to the PC
or the Printer [USB MODE] .................84
Connecting to a PC.................................85
Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant
Printer..................................................87
Others
Screen Display........................................91
Cautions for Use .....................................94
Message Display ....................................96
Troubleshooting ......................................98
Specifications........................................102
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Preparation
Standard Accessories
Before using your camera, check the contents.
1 SD Memory Card (16 MB)
(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)
2BatteryPack
(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)
3 Battery Charger
(In the text, it is indicated as “Charger”)
4ACCable
A: Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region of China
B: Areas Other than Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of
China
5 USB Connection Cable
6AVCable
7CD-ROM
8Strap
9 Battery Carrying Case
• Consult the dealer or your nearest
servicentre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
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RP-SD016B CGA-S005E
DE-A12B
K1HA08CD0004 K1HA08CD0005
A: RJA0053-3X B: K2CQ2CA00006
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Names of the Components
1 Photo Flash (P36)
2 Lens (P4)
3 Self-timer Indicator (P39)
AF Assist Lamp (P67)
4 LCD Monitor (P23, 91)
5 Cursor Buttons
2/Self-timer Button (P39)
4/[REV] Button (P34)
1/Flash Setting Button (P36)
3/Exposure Compensation (P40)/Auto
Bracket (P41)/White Balance Fine
Adjustment (P63)/Backlight
Compensation in Simple Mode (P33)
Button
6 [MENU] Button (P19)
7 Status Indicator (P13, 21)
8 [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] Button
(P23, 24)
9 Single or Burst Mode (P43)/
Delete (P48) Button
123
54
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10 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P11)
11 Zoom Lever (P35, 69)
12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P42)
13 Speaker (P70)
14 Microphone (P51, 66)
15 Shutter Button (P27, 51)
16 Mode Dial (P26)
17 Strap Eyelet
18 Lens Barrel
19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P83, 85, 87)
20 [DC IN] Socket (P85, 87)
• Please be sure to use 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.
21 Tripod Receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable with the camera
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery Door (P14, 15)
23 Release lever (P14, 15)
10
13
11
14 15 16
12
AV OUT
DIGITAL
DC IN
17
18
19
20
OPEN LOCK
21 22
23
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Quick Guide
This is the overview of the procedure to
record and playback pictures with the
camera. For each operation, be sure to
refer to the corresponding pages.
1Charge the battery. (P12)
• When the camera is shipped, the
battery is not charged. Charge the
battery before use.
2Insert the battery and the card.
(P14, 15)
3Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
• Set the clock. (P18)
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P27)
4Play back the pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P45)
OFF ON
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Charging the Battery with the Charger
When the camera is shipped, the battery is
not charged. 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.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights
in green, charging starts.
• When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns
off (in about 130 minutes), charging is
completed.
3Detach the battery after charging
is completed.
• After charging is compleded, be sure to
disconnect the AC cable from the
electrical outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after use/
charge or during charge. The camera also
becomes warm during use. However, it is
not a malfunction.
• The battery is exhausted when it is left for
a long period of time after being charged.
Recharge the battery when it is
exhausted.
• 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
∫Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on
the screen. [It does not appear when you
use the camera along with the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5; optional).]
• The battery indication turns red and blinks.
(When the LCD monitor is set to off by the
economy mode, the status indicator blinks.)
• 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)
• CIPA is an abbreviation of
[Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50
% when
LCD monitor is on.
¢
• Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Recording starts 30 seconds after the
camera is turned on.
•Recording once every 30 seconds, with
full flash every other recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to
Wide and vice versa in every recording.
• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings./
Leaving the camera until the battery is
cooled down.
¢
When the Power LCD function (P24) is used,
the number of recordable pictures decreases.
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 the number of
recordable pictures with the optional
battery pack (CGA-S005E) are the same
as above.
• When charging starts, the [CHARGE]
indicator lights.
∫Charging error
• If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE]
indicator blinks in about 1 second cycles.
In this case, disconnect the AC cable from
the electrical outlet, remove the battery
and make sure that both room and battery
temperature are not too low or high and
then charge it again. If the [CHARGE]
indicator still blinks even if you charge the
battery for a while, consult the dealer or
your nearest servicentre.
• When the operating time of the camera
becomes extremely short even if the
battery is properly charged, the life of the
battery may have expired. Buy a new
battery.
∫Charging conditions
• Charge the battery under temperature of
10 oC to 35 oC. (Battery temperature
should be the same.)
• The performance of the battery may be
temporarily deteriorated 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 taking pictures every
2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount (Approx.
75 pictures) when recording once every
30 seconds]
Playback time Approx. 330 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 to the
direction of arrow, and open the
card/battery door.
• Please be sure to use genuine
Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005E).
2Insert:
Insert the charged battery fully
paying attention to the direction
of the battery.
Remove:
Slide the lock Ato remove the
battery.
31Close the card/battery door.
2Slide the release lever to the
direction of arrow.
• If you will not be using the camera for a
long time, remove the battery. Store the
removed battery in the battery carrying
case (supplied). (P95)
• 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. (The storing time may be
shorter if the battery is not charged
sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set
the clock again. (P18)
• Do not remove the card and the battery
while the card is being accessed. The
data on the card may be damaged.
(P16)
• Do not remove the battery with the
camera turned on since 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
OPEN LOCK
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Inserting/Removing the Card
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
1Slide the release lever to the
direction of arrow, and open the
card/battery door.
• The card and the data may be
damaged if it is inserted or removed
while the camera is turned on.
• We recommend using Panasonic’s
SD Memory Card. (Use only the
genuine SD card with SD Logo.)
2Insert:
Insert the card fully with the label
side facing the front of the
camera until it clicks.
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 to the
direction of arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be
completely closed, remove the card and
insert it again.
OPEN LOCK
OPEN LOCK
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About the Card
∫Access to the card
When pictures are being recorded onto the
card, the card access indication
A lights red.
When the card access indication lights,
pictures are being read or deleted, or the
card is cleaned up (P81) or formatted, do
not:
• turn the camera off.
• remove the battery or the card.
• shake or impact the camera.
The card and the data may be damaged
and the camera may not operate normally.
∫About handling a card
Transfer important pictures/motion images
from your card to your PC periodically
(P85). The data on the card may be
damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
wave, static electricity, breakdown of the
camera or a defective card.
• Do not format the card on your PC or
other equipment, format it with the camera
only to ensure proper operation. (P82)
∫SD Memory Card (supplied) and
MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard
are small, lightweight, removable external
cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD
Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card
is 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.)
SD Memory Card
On this unit, you can use SD Memory
Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB
to 1 GB).
Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
• This unit supports SD Memory Cards
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16
system based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
• This unit does not support
MultiMediaCard for recording motion
images.
• The reading/writing speed of a
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD
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.
3
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256MB, 512MB, 1GB(Maximum)
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Approximate number of recordable pictures and
the size
• If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures more clearly. When you select a
smaller picture size, you can record more pictures.
• The numbers are approximations. (The numbers vary depending on the recording
condition and the type of the card.)
• The number of recordable pictures varies depending on subjects.
• The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an
approximation.
Aspect
ratio
Picture
size (2560k1920 pixels) (2048k1536 pixels) (1600k1200 pixels) (1280k960 pixels)
Quality
16MB5 11 9 1714282241
32 MB 12 24 19 37 30 59 46 86
64 MB 25 49 39 75 62 120 94 175
128 MB 51 100 79 150 125 240 190 350
256 MB 99 195 150 290 240 470 370 690
512 MB 195 380 300 590 480 940 730 1370
1 GB 390 770 610 1180 970 1880 1470 2740
Aspect
ratio
Picture
size (640k480 pixels) (2560k1440 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels)
Quality
16 MB 69 110 7 15 13 25
32 MB 145 230 16 32 28 54
64 MB 290 480 33 65 58 110
128 MB 600 970 67 130 115 220
256 MB 1170 1900 130 250 230 430
512 MB 2320 3770 260 510 450 860
1 GB 4650 7550 520 1020 910 1720
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
∫Initial setting
The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. When you turn the camera on, the
following screen appears.
• When pressing the [MENU] button, the
screen shown in step 1 appears.
• The screen disappears after about
5 seconds. Turn the camera on again or
press the [MENU] button, select [CLOCK
SET] in page 2/3 of the [SETUP] menu
(P19) and set the clock in steps 1 and 2.
1Set date and time.
•2/1: Select the desired item.
•3/4: Set date and time.
2Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D].
• Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button 2 times after finishing
the setting.
• Check if the clock setting is correct,
after turning the camera off and on.
• 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. (The storing time may be
shorter if the battery is not charged
sufficiently.)
If more than 3 months has passed, the
clock setting will be lost. In this case, set
the clock again.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
The 24-hour system is used.
• When you use a photo printing service, if
the date is not set in the camera, it will not
be printed, even if the store provides a
date printing option to your photo.
• For the date print setting, refer to P76.
PLEASE SET THE CLOCK
CLOCK SET
MENU
D/M/Y
11 JAN 2005
..
00 00 :
CLOCK SET
SETSELECT EXIT
MENU
10:00111. DEC .2005
D/M/Y
CLOCK SET
SETSELECT EXIT
MENU
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About the Setup Menu
• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to
P20– 22 for each menu item.)
1Turn the camera on.
• The menu items depend on the mode
selected with the mode dial (P26). In
this page, the items in normal picture
mode [ ] are indicated.
2Press the [MENU] button.
3Select the [SETUP] Menu.
• To forward or reverse the menu screen
rotate the zoom lever Atoward T or W.
4Select the desired item.
5Select the desired value.
• Close the menu by pressing the
[MENU] button after finishing the
setting. In recording mode, you can also
close the menu by pressing the shutter
button halfway.
OFF ON
AUTO
AUTO
5 M
SENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
W.BALANCE
ASPECT RATIO
SETUP
SELECT
MENU
REC
1/3
EXIT
MENU
1SEC.
n0
2 MIN.
OFF
AUTO REVIEW
ECONOMY
BEEP
MONITOR
POWER SAVE
REC
SELECT
MENU
EXIT
SETUP
1
/
3
ECO
Be sure to press 1at the end to
store the setting.
SELECT EXIT
MENU
SET
SETUP
1
/
3
ECONOMY
BEEP
POWER SAVE
ECO
AUTO REVIEW
MONITOR
SELECT EXIT
MENU
SET
SETUP
1
/
3
ECONOMY
BEEP
POWER SAVE
ECO
AUTO REVIEW
MONITOR
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[MONITOR]
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in
7 steps.
• The setting on the brightness of the LCD
monitor also affects simple mode [ ].
[AUTO REVIEW]
[OFF]: The recorded picture does not
automatically appear.
[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. Then
it is enlarged 4 times and appears
for about 1 second. This mode is
useful for confirming focus.
Pictures in auto bracket, burst
mode or pictures with audio are
not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is
selected.
• In motion image mode [ ], auto review
function is not activated.
• When pictures are recorded in auto
bracket [ ] (P41) or any speed ([ ],
[ ] and [ ]) on burst mode (P43),
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 are recorded
regardless of the setting on the auto
review function. (The picture is not
enlarged.)
• The setting for the auto review function is
disabled in auto bracket, burst mode,
motion image mode, [SELF PORTRAIT] in
scene mode (P53), or when [AUDIO
REC.] is set to [ON].
[POWER SAVE]
[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
The 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]: The power save mode is not
activated.
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn
the camera off and on to cancel the power
save mode.
• When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;
optional)/connecting to a PC or a printer/
recording motion images/playing back
motion images/during Slide Show, the
power save mode is not activated.
• In the economy mode and simple mode
[ ], the setting for the power save mode
is fixed to [2MIN.].
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