DMC-FZ10 User's Guide

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Before use, please read theseinstructions completely.

VQT0G04

Digital CameraOperating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FZ10GN


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Safety

Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity tothank you for purchasing this PanasonicDigital Camera. Please read theseOperating Instructions carefully andkeep them handy for future reference.

Information for YourSafety

Carefully observe copyright laws.Recording of pre-recorded tapes ordiscs or other published orbroadcast material for purposesother than your own private use mayinfringe copyright laws. Even for thepurpose of private use, recording of

certain material may be restricted.

Please note that the actual controlsand components, menu items, etc. ofyour Digital Camera may looksomewhat different from those shownin the illustrations in these OperatingInstructions.

SD Logo is a trademark. Other names, company names, andproduct names printed in theseinstructions are trademarks orregistered trademarks of thecompanies concerned.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THISEQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST

BE REPLACED WITH ANELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWERCORD.

WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREOR SHOCK HAZARD ANDANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USEONLY THE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES AND DO NOTEXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TORAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOTREMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);THERE ARE NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BEINSTALLED NEAR THEEQUIPMENT AND SHALL BEEASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery isincorrectly replaced. Replace onlywith the same or equivalent typerecommended by the manufacturer.Dispose of used batteries accordingto the manufacturers instructions.

Extremely high precision technologyis employed to produce the LCDmonitor/Viewfinder screen. Theresult is more than 99.99% effectivepixels with a mere 0.01% of thepixels inactive or always lit. However,this is not a malfunction and doesnot affect the recorded pictures.


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SafetyInformation for Your Safety ................. 2

PreparationStandard Accessories ......................... 5Names of the Components ................. 6Quick Guide ........................................ 8Charging the Battery ......................... 10About the Battery .............................. 11Inserting the Battery .......................... 12Removing the Battery........................ 13Using the AC Adaptor ....................... 14About the Card .................................. 15

Inserting the Card.............................. 16Removing the Card ........................... 17Attaching the Strap............................ 18Attaching the Lens Hood/

Lens Cap ....................................... 19Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)..... 20Setup Menu....................................... 22Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder.... 25About the Histogram ......................... 27The Mode Dial................................... 28

Recording pictures (basic)Taking Pictures ................................. 29Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review) ........................................ 34Using the Optical Zoom..................... 35Taking Pictures using the

Built-in Flash.................................. 36Compensating the Exposure............. 39Taking Pictures using

Auto Bracket.................................. 40Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.... 41Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .... 42

Playback (basic)Playing Back Pictures ....................... 439 Pictures Multi Playback.................. 44Using the Playback Zoom ................. 45Deleting Pictures ............................... 46

Recording pictures(advanced)About the EXPOSURE Button........... 49Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority

AE.................................................. 50Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority

AE.................................................. 51Taking Pictures with ManualExposure........................................ 52

Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ... 54Taking Pictures using Macro

Mode.............................................. 55Taking Pictures using Portrait

Mode.............................................. 56Taking Pictures using Sports

Mode.............................................. 57Taking Pictures using PanningMode.............................................. 58

Taking Pictures using Night PortraitMode.............................................. 60

Recording Motion Images ................. 61Taking Pictures with Manual

Focus............................................. 63Setting the White Balance ................. 65Setting the White Balance manually

(White set) ..................................... 67Finely Adjusting the White

Balance.......................................... 68Changing the Picture Size................. 69Changing the Quality......................... 70Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 71Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 72Taking Pictures with Audio ................ 73Using the Continuous AF .................. 74

Using the Digital Zoom ...................... 75Using the Colour Effect ..................... 76Adjusting the Quality of the Picture

(Picture Adjustment) ...................... 77Using the Optical Image Stabilizer .... 78Creating Flip Animation..................... 79Using the External Flash ................... 82Using the Conversion Lens ............... 84


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Playback (advanced)Playing Back Pictures with Audio...... 86Playing Back Motion Images............. 87Rotating the Picture........................... 88Setting the Picture to be Printed and

the Number of Prints

(DPOF Print Setting)...................... 89Preventing Accidental Erasure ofthe Picture ..................................... 94

Playing Back with Slide Show........... 96Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)............................. 98Resizing the Pictures ........................ 99Trimming the Pictures ..................... 101Formatting the Card ........................ 103Playing Back Pictures with a TV

Screen ......................................... 104Before Connecting with USB

Connection Cable ........................ 105Connecting to a PC

(Mass Storage) ............................ 107Connecting to a PC (PTP)............... 108Connecting to a Printer ................... 110Using a Printer (PictBridge)............. 111Using a Printer

(USB Direct-Print)........................ 113

OthersUsing the MC Protector/ND Filter.... 115After Use ......................................... 116Screen Display ................................ 117The Menu Items .............................. 119Cautions for Use ............................. 121Approximate number of recordable

pictures and the size.................... 124Message Display............................. 125Troubleshooting .............................. 126Specifications .................................. 128


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Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

SD Memory Card (16 MB)

RP-SD016B(In the text, it is indicated as Card)

Battery Pack CGA-S002E(In the text, it is indicated as Battery)

Battery Charger/AC AdaptorDE-928B(In the text, it is indicated asAC Adaptor)

AC CableK2CJ2DA00002 or K2CJ2DA00011

DC CableK2GH2DB00003

A/V Cable

K1V204C10001

USB Connection CableK1HA05CD0004

CD-ROM

Lens CapVYK0W96

StrapVFC4036

Lens Hood(72 mm threading for MC protectorand ND filter)VYQ2793 (Silver)VYQ2824 (Black)


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Names of the Components

1 Lens2 Flash3 Microphone (P61, 73)4 Self-timer Indicator (P41)

5 Viewfinder (P25)6 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P26)7 Flash Open Button (P36)

8 [EVF/LCD] Button (P25)9 [DISPLAY] Button (P25)10 [EXPOSURE] Button

(P33, 49, 50, 51, 52)11 Power Indicator (P30)12 Camera Switch (P9)13 LCD Monitor (P25, 117)14 [MENU] Button (P22)15 Delete Button (P46)16 Cursor buttons

2 /Self-timer Button (P41)4 /REVIEW/SET Button (P34)1 /Flash Mode Button (P36)3 /Exposure Compensation (P39)/ Auto Bracket (P40)/White BalanceFine Adjustment (P68)/Flash OutputAdjustment (P38) Button

17 Speaker (P86)

18 Lens Barrel (P31)19 Lens Ring (P19)20 MF Ring (P63)21 Zoom Lever (P35, 75)22 Hot Shoe (P82)23 Mode Dial (P28)24 Shutter Button (P29)25 Single/Burst Mode Button (P42)

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26 Focus Switch (P63)27 [A/V OUT] Socket (P104)28 [USB] Socket (5pin)

(P107, 108, 110)29 Terminal Door

30 Strap Eyelet (P18)31 [DC IN] Socket (P14)32 [DC IN] Terminal Door (P14)

33 Card/Battery Door (P12, 16)

34 Card/Battery Door Open Lever(P12, 16)35 Tripod Receptacle

Battery Charger/AC Adaptor(P10, 14)

1 [AC INT ] Terminal2 [POWER] Indicator3 [CHARGE] Indicator4 Battery Attachment Part5 [DC OUT] Terminal

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Quick Guide Charge the battery before using. Prepare the Camera/AC cable/Battery/AC adaptor/Card. Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Close the flash. (P36)

Preparation

1 Charge the battery. (P10)

The battery cannot be chargedwhen the DC cable is connected tothe AC adaptor.

2 1 Slide the lever to open thecard/battery door.

2 Insert the battery. (P12)

3 1 Insert the card. (P16)2 Close the card/battery door.

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Recording

Remove the lens cap. Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

4 1 Turn the camera on.2 Set the clock. (P20)

3 Select Programme AE mode[ ].

5 1 Open the flash. (When usingthe flash) (P36)

2 Take a picture. (P29)

Playback

6 1 Select Playback mode [ ].2 Select the picture you want to

view. (P43)

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Charging the BatteryCharge the battery before using.

1 Connect the AC cable.

The AC cable does not fit entirelyinto the AC input terminal. A gapwill remain as shown below.

The [POWER] IndicatorA lights. The battery cannot be charged

when the DC cable is connected tothe AC adaptor.

2 Attach the battery to the ACadaptor.

When the [CHARGE] IndicatorBlights, charging starts.

When the [CHARGE] IndicatorBturns off (in about 90 minutes),charging is finished.

3 Detach the battery.

Suggestions/Tips After use, be sure to disconnect the

AC cable. The battery becomes warm after use/

charge or during charge. The cameraalso becomes warm during use.However, it is not a malfunction.The battery and AC adaptor aredesigned only for this camera. Do

not use them with any otherequipment. Do not disassemble or alter the AC

adaptor.


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About the Battery Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen.(This does not appear when using AC adaptor)

> > >(Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery.

Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions: Temperature: 25C/Humidity: 60% Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other record. Using the battery (supplied) and 16 MB SD Memory Card (supplied) [Picture

size: 2304k 1728/Quality: Fine (When deleting all pictures after full use)]

The recording time (recordable number) and playback time depend on the condition.

Charging environment and charging error Charge the battery under temperature of 10 35C.

(The battery should also be the same temperature.) When charging starts, the [CHARGE] Indicator lights.

If the charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] Indicator blinks at about 1 secondcycles.In this case, disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove thebattery and ensure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high andthen charge it again.If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre.

Charging time Continuous recording/playback time(recordable number)

Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.

Recording with LCD monitorApprox. 100 min.(equal to 200 still pictures)Recording with ViewfinderApprox. 120 min.

(equal to 240 still pictures)Playback with LCD monitorApprox. 180 min.


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Inserting the BatteryPreparation Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Close the flash.

1 Slide the lever to open the card/ battery door.

2 Insert the charged battery until itclicks.

3 Close the card/battery door.

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Removing the BatteryPreparation Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Close the flash.


2 Slide the lock 1 to remove thebattery.


Suggestions/Tips

If you will not use the camera for along time, remove the battery.

After the fully charged battery has

been inserted for more than 24 hours,the clock setting is stored (in thecamera) for max. 3 months after thebattery was removed, in accordancewith the elapsed time after the batteryis inserted. (The time may be shorter ifthe battery is not charged sufficiently.)If more than 3 months has passed, theclock setting will be lost. In this case,set the clock again. (P20)

Do not open the card/battery doorduring the access to the card.

The supplied battery is designedonly for this camera. Do not use itwith any other equipment.

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Using the AC AdaptorYou can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting toan AC adaptor.Preparation Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Close the flash.

1 Connect the AC cable.

2 Open the [DC IN] terminal door.

3 Connect the DC cable.

Suggestions/Tips

Use the supplied DC cable.If you use other DC cables, it may

cause a malfunction. The camera becomes warm duringuse. This is not a malfunction.

Disconnect the AC adaptor and DCcable when the camera is not in use.

The battery cannot be charged in thecamera even if the AC adaptor isconnected.


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About the Card Access to the card

While the card is accessed, the cardaccess indication1 lights.

When the card access indication1 lights, do not: turn the camera off. remove the battery or the card. disconnect the DC cable if you use the

AC adaptor.The card and the card contents may bedamaged and the camera may notoperate normally.

It is possible that data stored on thecard can be damaged due to accidentalerasure, static electricity, electrical noiseor a defective card. We recommendstoring precious data to your PCs harddrive. (P107, 108)

SD Memory Card (supplied) andMultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card andMultiMediaCard are small, lightweight,removable external memory cards. Thereading/ writing speed of an SD MemoryCard is fast. The SD Memory Card isequipped with a Write-Protect switchthat can inhibit writing and formatting acard. (When the switch is slid to the[LOCK] side, it is not possible to write ordelete data on the card and format it.When the switch is unlocked, thesefunctions become available.)

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

Suggestions/Tips

The reading/writing speed of aMultiMediaCard is slower than an SD

Memory Card. When aMultiMediaCard is used, theperformance of certain features maybe slightly slower than advertised.

After recording motion images usingthe MultiMediaCard, the card accessindication may appear for a while, butthis is not a malfunction.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach ofchildren to prevent swallowing.

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Inserting the CardPreparation Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Close the flash.


2 Insert the card with the labelfacing the front of the camera untilit clicks.

Insert the card, pressing gentlyuntil it locks in place. If the card willnot insert freely, it may be reversed.Do not force the card.

Do not touch the connectionterminals on the back side of thecard.


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Removing the CardPreparation Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Close the flash.


2 Push the card until it clicks, thenpull the card out upright.


Suggestions/Tips

The card may be damaged if it isremoved while the camera is on.

If the card/battery door cannot becompletely closed, remove the cardand insert it again.

If the card cannot be fully inserted,check the direction of the card.

We recommend using Panasonics SDMemory Card. (Use only the genuinecard.)

The card may be damaged if it is notfully inserted.

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Attaching the Strap

1 1 Pressing both sides of thecover,

2 Pull out the black strap holder

completely.

2 Detach the black strap holder fromthe metal fitting.

When the black strap holder iscompletely detached, attach itagain as above.

3 Pass the metal fitting through theeyelet of the camera.

4 Rotate the black strap holder inthe opposite direction until itclicks.

5 Slide the cover until it is attachedfirmly.

Attach the strap to the other side of thecamera being careful not to twist it.

Attach the strap so that you can seePanasonic logo.

Check that the strap is firmly attachedto the camera.


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Attaching the Lens Hood/Lens CapPreparation Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Close the flash.

Lens Hood

1 1 Detach the lens ring.2 Attach the lens hood.

In bright sunlight or when there isbacklight, the lens hood willminimize lens flare and ghosting.

The lens hood cuts off excesslighting and improves the picturequality.

When detaching the lens hood,refer to P116.

When attaching the lens hood

When taking pictures with flash, photoflash is interrupted by the lens hood

and the bottom of the screen becomesdark. (vignetting effect) When taking pictures with flash, we

recommend detaching the lens hood.

Lens Cap

1 Attach the lens cap.

Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

When attaching the lens cap

When you turn the camera off, carrythe camera or play back the pictures,attach the lens cap to protect thesurface of the lens.

Detach the lens cap before turning onthe camera in the recording mode.

Consult the dealer or your nearestservicentre if you lose the suppliedaccessories. (You can purchase theaccessories separately.)


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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) Initial setting

The clock is not set when the camera isshipped. When you turn the camera on,the clock setting screen appears.

When pressing the [MENU] button, thescreen shown in step 2 appears. Set theclock on it.

1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the[SETUP] menu. (P22)

2 Set date and time.

2 / 1 : Select the desired item. 3 / 4 : Set date and time.

PLEASE SET THE CLOCKMENUCLOCK SET

REC SETUP 2 / 3

NO.RESETMF ASSIST

RESETCLOCK SET

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3 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].

Close the menu by pressing the[MENU] button 2 times afterfinishing the setting.

Check if the clock setting is correct,after turning the camera off and on.

Date Printing

You can set the date printing in DPOFprint setting on this camera. (P93)

Using the supplied software, [SDViewer for DSC], it is possible to havethe date imprinted on the picture. Fordetails, please read the suppliedoperating instructions for PCconnection.

When you ask photo studios forprinting, be sure to order the printingof the date. For further information,ask a photo studio. Depending on thestudio, it may not be printed.

Suggestions/Tips

You can set the year from 2003 to2099. The 24-hour system is used.

After the fully charged battery hasbeen inserted for more than 24 hours,the clock setting is stored (in thecamera) for max. 3 months after thebattery was removed, in accordancewith the elapsed time after the batteryis inserted. (The time may be shorter ifthe battery is not charged sufficiently.)If more than 3 months has passed, theclock setting will be lost. In this case,set the clock again.

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Setup Menu

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.

4 Select the desired item.

5 Set the desired value.

Close the menu by pressing the

[MENU] button after finishing thesetting.

OFF ON

REC 1 / 4 SETUP

PICT.SIZEW.BALANCE

QUALITYSPOT MODE

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AUTO REVIEW

MONITOR

BEEPPOWER SAVE 2MIN.

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You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu.

1 Recording mode only

Menu Functions

MONITOR/ FINDER

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when picturesappear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when picturesappear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps.

AUTOREVIEW1

[OFF]: The recorded picture does not automaticallyappear.

[1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appearson the screen for about 1 second.

[3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appearson the screen for about 3 seconds.

[ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appearson the screen for about 1 second. Then it isenlarged 4 times and appears for about

1 second. This mode is useful to confirm thefocus. In Motion image mode [ ], auto review function is not

activated. When using burst mode or auto bracket, the auto review

function works while recording the data into the cardregardless of the setting on the auto review function.(The picture is not enlarged.)

When using pictures with audio, the auto reviewfunction works while recording the audio or the data intothe card regardless of the setting on the auto reviewfunction. (The picture is not enlarged.)

BEEP [ ]: The operational sound turns high. [ ]: The operational sound turns low. [ ]: The operational sound turns off.

POWER SAVE [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:The camera is automatically turned off if it hasnot been used for a predetermined amount of

time.(Press the shutter button or turn the camera offand on to cancel the power save mode.)

[OFF]: The camera is not automatically turned off. When using the AC adaptor/connecting to a PC or

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1 Recording mode only 2 Playback mode only

Menu Functions

MF ASSIST1 In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the centreof the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P63)

NO.RESET1 Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture

from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number isupdated, and the file number starts from 0001.) The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999.

When the folder number reaches to 999, it cannot bereset. We recommend formatting the card after saving thedata on a PC or other.

RESET1 The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, thefolder number and the clock settings are not changed.

CLOCK SET Change the date and time. (P20)

USB MODE Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P105)LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following

7 languages.Set to the desired language with2 / 1 and determine it with4 . [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German [FRANAIS]: The menu screen in French [ESPAOL]: The menu screen in Spanish [ITALIANO]: The menu screen in Italian [ ]: The menu screen in Chinese (Simplified) [ ]: The menu screen in Japanese When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ]

from the menu icons to set the desired language.PLAY ONLCD2

When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode, thepicture automatically appears on the LCD monitor in reviewor playback. (P26)

VOLUME2

The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps. When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of thespeakers of the TV is not changed.

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Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Switching the screen to be turned

on

Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch tothe screen you would like to turn on.

A LCD monitor (LCD)B Viewfinder (EVF)

When the LCD monitor turns on, theViewfinder turns off. (and vice versa)

Selecting the screen to be used

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch tothe screen to be used. When the menu screen appears,

during multi playback or duringplayback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button

is not activated.

In recording mode

C DisplayD Display with histogramE Nondisplay (Recording guide line)F Nondisplay Histogram

In playback mode

G DisplayH Display with recording information

and histogramI Nondisplay

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Diopter adjustment

This feature is useful for users who wearcorrective lenses and prefer to use theViewfinder.Preparation Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display

the Viewfinder.

1 Adjust the diopter, rotating thediopter adjustment dial.

Monitor priority

When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON]on the [SETUP] menu (P24), the LCDmonitor is turned on in the followingcases.You can save the time to switch the

display to the LCD monitor even whenusing the Viewfinder in recording. When the recording mode is switched

to playback mode. When reviewing pictures (P34) When turning the camera on in

playback mode.

Recording guide line

You can achieve balanced pictures byaligning the subject on the cross point ofthe horizontal and vertical guide lines.You can also take pictures easily byadjusting the horizon to the guide line.

You can take pictures withwell-designed composition by watchingthe size and the balance of subjects.

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About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to

white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are

available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficultdue to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the bestperformance from the camera.

When the values are concentrated tothe left as A , the picture is underexposed.

When the values in the histogram aredistributed asB , the exposure is

adequate and the brightness iswell-balanced. When the values are concentrated to

the right as C , the picture is overexposed.

Example of histogram

A Under ExposedB Properly ExposedC Over Exposed Histogram

Suggestions/Tips

When the brightness of the pictureand the histogram do not matcheach other, the histogram turnsyellow.

The histogram turns yellow in thefollowing cases. When the flash is activated When the flash is closed

1. Aperture-priority AE/ Shutter-priority AE:When the brightness of thescreen is not correct or when theexposure is not adequately

adjusted2. Manual exposure:When the shutter speed is slowerthan 1/13th

3. In modes other than the above:When the brightness of thescreen is not correct in darkplaces

The histogram does not appear whenin Motion image mode [ ], duringmulti playback and playback zoom.

The histogram in recording andplayback may not match each other.

The histogram in this camera does notmatch the one displayed in imageediting software on PC, etc.

The histogram in the recording modeis an approximation.

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The Mode DialSelect the desired mode turning the mode dial.

: Programme AE mode (P29)The aperture value and the shutterspeed are automatically adjusted.

: A/S/M mode (P5052)

: Aperture-priority AE (P50)The shutter speed is adjustedautomatically according to theaperture value you set.

: Shutter-priority AE (P51)The aperture value is adjustedautomatically according to the shutterspeed you set.

: Manual exposure (P52)The aperture value and the shutterspeed are manually adjusted.

: Macro mode (P55)

This allows you to get closer to thesubject up to 5 cm (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P56)This allows you to easily achieve thedepth of focus effect. The subjectstands out in front of an unfocusedbackground.

: Sports mode (P57)This allows you to record still actionpictures of outdoor sports easily.

: Panning mode (P58)This allows you to record a subject inmotion sharply while blurring thebackground.

: Night portrait mode (P60)

This allows you to record the subjectclearly in front of beautiful nightillumination scenery.

: Motion image mode (P61)This allows you to record motionimages.

: Playback mode (P43)This allows you to play back recordedpictures.

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Taking PicturesPreparation Insert the charged battery (P12) or connect the AC adaptor (P14). Insert the card. (P16) Remove the lens cap.

1 1 Turn the camera on.2 Select Programme AE mode

[ ].3 Slide the focus switch to [AF].

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the pointyou want to focus.

3 Focus on the subject to take thepicture.

A : Press the shutter buttonhalfway to focus.

B : Press the shutter button fully totake the picture.

The focus indication2 lights andthen the aperture value 3 and theshutter speed 4 appear.

When the focus indication isblinking, the subject is not focused.Press the shutter button halfwayand focus on the subject again.

OFF ONFOCUS

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In the following cases, the cameracannot focus on subjects properly inProgramme AE mode. When including both near and

distant subjects in a scene When there is dirt on the glass

between the lens and the subject When there are illuminated orglittering objects around the subject

When taking a picture in a dark placeWhen the subject moves fast When the scene is poor in contrast When jitter occurs When recording a very bright subjectWe recommend taking pictures using

manual focus (P63), prefocus (P64) orAF/AE lock. Even if the focus indication appears

and the subject is focused, it iscancelled when you release theshutter button. Press the shutterbutton halfway again.

Exposure

If the exposure is not adequate, theindication of the aperture value andthe shutter speed on the screen turnsred. (However, the aperture value andthe shutter speed do not turn red whenthe flash is activated.)

The brightness of the screen maydiffer from that of recorded pictures. Inparticular, when taking pictures in darkplaces with slow shutter, the subjectlooks dark on the screen, but theactual picture is bright.

When most of the subjects in thescreen are bright (e.g. blue sky on aclear day, snowy field, etc.), therecorded pictures may become dark.In this case, compensate theexposure. (P39)

Jitter (camera shake)

When jitter could occur, the jitter alert1 appears.

When the jitter alert appears, werecommend using a tripod. If you

cannot use a tripod, be careful of howyou hold the camera. (P30) Be careful of jittering when pressing

the shutter button.

Care for the camera

Check to make sure there is no stainor dirt on the lens.

Do not touch the lens directly.

Do not cause impact to the lens orlens barrel. When turning the camera on in the

recording mode, the lens barrel comesout. Check to make sure there are noobstacles in front of the lens.

Take care not to touch or stain thesurface of the lens. When the lensbecomes dirty or dust attaches to thelens, check if the lens is retracted, usea commercial blower brush to removedust or dirt and wipe the lens with adry, soft cloth. If you use solvents suchas benzine, alcohol or thinner, thecamera may be discoloured or broken.

When using the camera in a sandy ordusty place, be careful not to let dirt,grit or seawater come into the camera.

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Suggestions/Tips

When brightness has changed dueto the zoom or the movement of thecamera, the lens may click and thepicture on the screen may bedrastically changed. However, the

pictures are not affected.The sound is caused by automaticadjustment of the aperture. It is nota malfunction.

When pressing the shutter buttonhalfway, the screen may becomedark or bright for a moment; this isnot a malfunction. This is causedby adjusting the aperture value.

If the camera is shaken while thecamera is turned off, you may hearsome internal mechanicalmovement. This is not amalfunction.

We recommend setting the clockagain before taking pictures. (P20)

When the time for power save is set(P23), the camera is automaticallyturned off if you do not operate withinthe set time. When operating thecamera again, press the shutter buttonor turn the camera off and on.

AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ AE: Auto exposure)

When recording a picture of people witha composition as the above picture, youcannot focus on the subject because itis out of AF area in usual operation.In this case,1. Aim the AF area to the subject.

2. Press the shutter button halfway to fixthe focus and the exposure. When the subject is focused, the

focus indication lights.3. Keeping the focus and the exposure

fixed, move the camera as you wantto compose the picture.

4. Press the shutter button fully.

You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lockbefore pressing the shutter button.

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Programme shift

In Programme AE mode, you canchange the preset aperture value andthe shutter speed under the sameexposure. This is called Programmeshift.

By this function, you can make thebackground more blurred (bydecreasing the aperture value) or recordthe subject in motion clearer (by settingto slow shutter speed) in ProgrammeAE mode. Press the shutter button halfway and

then press the [EXPOSURE] buttonwhile the aperture value and the

shutter speed appear (for10 seconds). Then press 2 / 1 toactivate the Programme shift.

When the Programme shift isactivated, the Programme shiftindication1 appears on the screen.

(A): Aperture value(B): Shutter speed

Suggestions/Tips

Programme shift can be set in Macromode (P55) too.

If the exposure is not adequate whenpressing the shutter button halfway,the shutter speed turns red.

When Programme shift can be set,you cannot switch the flash mode orset the self-timer. Press the[EXPOSURE] button to cancel. (P49)

When 10 or more seconds havepassed after the Programme shift

becomes effective, the status toactivate the Programme shift iscancelled and returned to theProgramme AE mode. However, thesetting on the Programme shift ismemorised.

Programme shift is cancelled whenturning the camera off.

The Programme shift may not beactivated depending on the brightnessof the subject.

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Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)Preparation In Motion image mode [ ], review function is not activated.

1 Press 4 .

The last recorded picture appearfor about 10 seconds.

Press the shutter button halfway or4 to cancel the review.

You can check the previous orfollowing picture with2 / 1 . When the recorded pictures are too

bright or dim, compensate theexposure. (P39)

2 Enlarge and shift the picture.

: 1k > 4k > 8k : 8k > 4k > 1k

Deleting the recorded picture

during the review

Once deleted, pictures cannot berecovered.

Multi pictures or all pictures can bedeleted. Read P47 or P48 to operatethem.

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Using the Optical ZoomYou can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom,and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P28)

To make subjects appear furtheraway (Wide)

To make subjects appear closer(Tele)

Suggestions/Tips

The picture may be slightly distortedaccording to the lens. The distortionwill increase as you make subjectswider and closer.

When using the zoom lens at highmagnification, the quality of the picturecan be enhanced if a tripod is used. Athigh magnification, even smallmovements can cause a slightdecrease in picture sharpness.

The indicated zoom magnification isan approximation.

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Available flash settings

The available flash range to take pictures

The available flash range is an approximation. Refer to P30 for the focus range.

Shutter speed for each flash mode

Refer to P54 for the A/S/M modes.

ISO sensitivity Available flash rangeISO AUTO 40 cm 4 mISO100 40 cm 2 mISO200 60 cm 2.8 mISO400 80 cm 4 m

Flash mode Shutter speed

: AUTO 1/60 1/2000: AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 1/2000: Forced ON 1/60 1/2000: Slow sync./

Red-eye reduction 11/2000

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Adjusting flash output

Adjust the flash output when the subjectis small or reflection ratio is extremelyhigh or low.

1 Press 3 until [ FLASH]appears on the screen to set theflash output.

You can adjust this fromj 2 EV toi 2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

The determined flash output is

memorised even if the camera isturned off.

Suggestions/Tips

In Night portrait mode [ ], flashsetting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eyereduction [ ].

In Motion image mode [ ] or whenthe flash is closed, flash setting is fixed

to the Forced OFF [ ]. When using the flash in ISO AUTOsetting, the ISO sensitivity isautomatically adjusted from ISO50 toISO400. To avoid noises, decrease theISO sensitivity.

Do not stare at the photo flash fromclose proximity when using theflash.

If you bring the flash too close tothe subjects, they may be distortedor discoloured by its heat andlighting.

Do not cover the photo flash withyour fingers or any other items.

If the subject is too close when usingthe flash, the picture may be overexposed.

When the jitter alert appears, we

recommend using the flash. When you set to burst mode or autobracket, only 1 picture is recorded forevery flash activated.

The flash icon turns red whenactivating the flash and pressing theshutter button halfway.

When the flash is being charged, theflash icon blinks red, and you cannottake a picture even when you pressthe shutter button fully.

When taking a picture with theflash, we recommend removing thelens hood. In some cases it may notallow the scene to be illuminatedproperly.

When taking a picture with the flash,the white balance will be automaticallyadjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)

and [ ] (Flash)], but the whitebalance may not be properly adjustedwhen the photo flash is insufficient.

When the shutter speed is fast, theflash effect may not be sufficient.

To avoid noises, we recommendsetting each item on [PICT.ADJ.] to[LOW]. (P77)

Refer to P72 for the ISO sensitivity. Refer to P82 for the external flash.

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Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to thedifference of brightness between the subject and the background.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Press 3 until [ EXPOSURE]appears on the screen tocompensate the exposure.

You can compensate fromj 2 EVto i 2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Suggestions/Tips

EV is an abbreviation of ExposureValue, and it is the amount of lightgiven to the CCD by the aperturevalue and the shutter speed.

The compensation range of theexposure will be limited depending on

the brightness of the subject. The exposure compensation valueappears on the lower left of thescreen.

The exposure value is memorisedeven if the camera is turned off.

You cannot compensate the exposurein manual exposure.

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Taking Pictures using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutterbutton according to the compensation range of the exposure.You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Press 3 until[ AUTO BRACKET] appearson the screen to set thecompensation range of theexposure.

You can select the exposure fromj 1 EV toi 1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

When you do not use auto bracket,select [OFF].

Suggestions/Tips

When setting the auto bracket, theauto bracket icon appears on the lowerleft of the screen.

Once you take a picture, auto bracketwill be cancelled automatically.

When taking pictures using autobracket after the exposurecompensation, the pictures are basedon the compensated exposure.When the exposure is compensated,the compensated exposure valueappears on the lower left of thescreen.

When the flash is activated, you cantake only 1 picture. Auto bracketsetting cannot be cancelled.

When setting auto bracket, you cannottake a picture with audio.

When setting auto bracket and theburst mode simultaneously, autobracket will be performed.

The exposure may not becompensated with auto bracketdepending on the brightness of the

subject.

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPreparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Switch the self-timer setting.

: Self-timer set to 10 seconds;

: Self-timer set to 2 seconds;

No display (cancelled)

2 Focus on the subject to take thepicture.

If you press the [MENU] buttonwhen the self-timer is set, theself-timer setting is cancelled.

Suggestions/Tips

When using a tripod or other cases,setting the self-timer to 2 seconds isconvenient to stabilize the jitter causedby pressing the shutter button.

The self-timerindicator1 blinksand the shutter isactivated after10 seconds (or2 seconds).

When pressing the button fully at astroke, the subject is automaticallyfocused just before recording pictures.(When setting the manual focus, thefocus is fixed.)

When setting the self-timer in the burstmode, you can take only 1 picture.

We recommend using a tripod whensetting the self-timer.

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Taking Pictures using Burst ModePreparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Switch the burst mode setting.

: High speed;

: Low speed;

No display (cancelled)2 Take pictures.

Keep pressing the shutter buttonfully to activate the burst mode.

Suggestions/Tips

Number of pictures recorded inburst mode

It is possible to record 4 frames in1 second in burst mode at a shutterspeed higher than 1/60th.

If the flash is activated, you can recordonly 1 frame.

You cannot take pictures with audio inthe burst mode.

When setting auto bracket and theburst mode simultaneously, autobracket will be performed.

Burst mode will not perform asdescribed if a MultiMediaCard is usedin place of an SD Memory Card. Thereading/writing speed of aMultiMediaCard is slower than that ofan SD Memory Card.

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Playback (basic)

Playing Back PicturesPreparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

1 Select the picture.

Press 2 to play back the previouspicture.

Press 1 to play back the nextpicture.

The picture following the last one isthe first picture.

Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

When you keep pressing2 / 1 duringplayback, the file number and the pagenumber are updated. If you release2 / 1 when the number of the desiredpicture appears, you can play back the

picture.1 : Fast forward2 : Fast rewind The number of files forwarded/

rewound at a time depends on howlong you hold down2 / 1 .

The longer you hold down2 / 1 , themore pictures you can forward/rewindat a time.

The setting of the number of filesforwarded/rewound at a time variesdepending on the total number of therecorded pictures.

When releasing2 / 1 , the number offile forwarded begins from 1.

While forwarding or rewinding a largenumber of pictures by holding down2 / 1 , once release 2 / 1 beforereaching the picture to be played back,

then press 2 / 1 to forward/rewindpictures until the desired pictureappears.

In review playback in the recordingmode or multi playback, the picturecan only be forwarded or rewound oneby one.

Suggestions/Tips

This camera is based on the DCF

standards (Design rule for CameraFile system) which were establishedby the Japan Electronics andInformation Technology IndustriesAssociation (JEITA).

When changing the folder name or filename on PC, the pictures may not beplayed back.

The file format that can be played backwith this camera is JPEG. (There are

also pictures that cannot be playedback in JPEG format.) When playing back pictures that have

been recorded with other equipment,the picture quality may be deterioratedand pictures may not be played back.

When playing back a file out ofstandard, the folder/file number isindicated by [] and the screen mayturn black.

The interference fringe may appear onthe screen depending on the subject.This is called moire. This is not amalfunction.

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9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures.

To return to the normal playback

Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ].

The picture with the number colouredin yellow appears.

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Using the Playback ZoomPreparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

1 Enlarge the picture.

: 1k > 2k > 4k > 8k > 16k : 16k > 8k > 4k > 2k > 1k

2 Shift the picture.

To delete a picture during theplayback zoom

Press the [ ] button.When the confirmation screen appears,press 2 to select [YES], and press4 .(P46)

Suggestions/Tips

The more the picture is enlarged, the

more its quality deteriorates. The playback zoom may not operate ifpictures have been recorded withother equipment.

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Deleting PicturesPreparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

To delete single picture

1 Select the picture to be deleted.

Press 2 to play back the previouspicture.

Press 1 to play back the nextpicture.

2 Delete the picture.

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To delete all pictures

1 Select [ALL DELETE].

2 Delete all of the pictures.

Suggestions/Tips

Once deleted, pictures cannot berecovered. Please double-checkbefore deleting pictures.

Pictures that are protected (P94) ornot of DCF standards (P43) are not

deleted. Do not turn off the camera whiledeleting.

When the remaining battery power(P11) is low, use the AC adaptor.

MULTI/ALL DELETE

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About the EXPOSURE Button How to use the [EXPOSURE] button

When pressing the [EXPOSURE] button in Programme AE mode [ ], Macro mode[ ] and A/S/M mode [ ], the operation of the cursor button changes as follows.

Refer to P33 for the Programme shift.

Normal Exposure setting mode

Programme AE mode/ Macro mode

A/S/M mode

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1 Exposure compensation,etc.

2 Self-timer3 Review4 Flash5 Programme shift setting6 Close the aperture7 Set faster shutter speed8 Open the aperture9 Set slower shutter speed

Recording mode Cursor button

Programme AE

Macro mode

Set the Programme shift

with2 / 1 .Aperture-priorityAE

Set the aperture valuewith3 / 4 .(2 / 1 is not available.)

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Set the shutter speedwith2 / 1 .(3 / 4 is not available.)

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Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AEWhen you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to ahigher number. The higher the aperture value, the smaller the aperture opening willbe. For a soft focus background, set the aperture number to a lower number whichcorresponds to a larger aperture opening.Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [AE MODE] and set it to [A].

Close the menu by pressing the[MENU] button after finishing thesetting.

2 Set the aperture value and takethe picture.

Suggestions/Tips

Refer to P54 for the available range ofthe aperture value and the shutterspeed.

The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)

and 2 m (Tele). If the subject is too bright, set to largeraperture value, if too dim, set tosmaller aperture value.

The brightness of the screen maydiffer from that of the actual pictures.Check it using review function orsetting to the playback mode.

The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to[AUTO].

When the exposure is not adequate, ofthe aperture and the shutter speedvalues on the screen turn red.

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Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AEWhen you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to faster shutterspeed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to slower shutter speed.Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [AE MODE] and set it to [S].


2 Set the shutter speed and take thepicture.

Suggestions/Tips

Refer to P54 for the available range ofthe aperture value and the shutterspeed.

The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)and 2 m (Tele).

The brightness of the screen may

differ from that of the actual pictures.Check it using review function orsetting to the playback mode.

You cannot set the following items inShutter-priority AE. Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ] (P36) [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P72)

When the exposure is not adequate,the aperture value and the shutterspeed on the screen turn red.

When the shutter speed is slow, werecommend using a tripod.

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Taking Pictures with Manual ExposureDecide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually.Preparation Set the mode dial to A/S/M mode [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [AE MODE] and set it to [M].


2 Set the aperture value and theshutter speed.

3 / 4 : Aperture value 2 / 1 : Shutter speed

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

Indication for the condition ofexposure 1 (manual exposureassistance) appears for about10 seconds.

When the exposure is notadequate, set the aperture valueand the shutter speed again.

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Manual Exposure Assistance

The manual exposure assistance is anapproximation. We recommend takingpictures and then checking them usingthe review function.

Suggestions/Tips

Refer to P54 for the available range of

the aperture value and the shutterspeed. The focus range is 5 cm (Wide)

and 2 m (Tele). If the exposure is not adequate, the

aperture value and the shutter speedturn red when pressing the shutterbutton halfway.

You cannot set the following items inmanual exposure.Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

[ ] (P36) [AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P72) Exposure compensation (P39)

The exposure isadequate.

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Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE

Shutter-priority AE

1 The smaller aperture value is limited depending on the shutter speed or ISOsensitivity.

e.g. When setting the shutter speed to 8 seconds and ISO100, only F8.0 is set.

Manual exposure

Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed (Sec.)

F8.0 1 1/2000

F7.3 F6.5 F5.6 1 1/1600F5.2 F4.6 F4.0 1 1/1300F3.7 F3.3 F2.8 1 1/1000

Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture value8 6 5 4

(F2.8)1 F8.03.2 2.5 2 1.6

1.3 1 1/1.3 1/1.61/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/41/5 1/6 1/8 1/10

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Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV) Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV)

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Taking Pictures using Macro ModeThis mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (E.g. Whentaking pictures of flowers.)You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of5 cm (Wide) from the subject.Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

Normal

Macro mode [ ]

Suggestions/Tips

In Macro mode, we recommend usinga tripod.

When the camera lens is at a distanceover the available range from thesubject, the subject may not be

focused even if the focus indicationlights. You can also set the Programme shift.

(P33) The available flash range is about

40 cm 4 m. (When setting to ISOAUTO)

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Taking Pictures using Portrait ModeThis mode allows you to make the subject stand out from the unfocused backgroundand adjust the exposure and the hue.Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective,rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far aspossible to be close to the subject, andthen select the background which is farfrom the camera.

Suggestions/Tips

This mode is suitable for outdoors inthe daytime.

[AUTO] setting in white balance worksbest when recording outdoors in thedaytime. When using indoors, the huemay change.

You can change the white balancesetting. (P65) When you want to change the

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Taking Pictures using Sports ModeThis mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (E.g. When takingpictures of outdoor sports.)Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

Technique for Sports mode

To record actions of the subject as if itwere still, the shutter speed becomesfaster than usual. This mode is moreeffective when taking pictures on a clearday.

Suggestions/Tips

This mode is suitable for outdoors inthe daytime, keeping 5 m or moreaway from the subject.

[AUTO] setting in white balance worksbest when recording outdoors in thedaytime. When using indoors, the hue

may change. You can change the white balancesetting. (P65)

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Taking Pictures using Panning ModeThe Panning Mode allows you to follow the motion of a moving subject. This specialeffect allows the subject to be in sharp focus while the background will show somemotion blur.Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28) Set to burst mode. (P42) Prefocus on the subject. (P64)

Technique for Panning mode

To achieve good pictures in panningmode, pick a horizontal plane and thenpan as you fire shots.

1 Move the camera smoothly whiletracking a subject in motion.

2 Press the shutter button whilemoving the camera.

3 Keep moving the cameracontinuously.

Be careful of the following:Use the Viewfinder. (P25) Select the subject with quick

motion. Be as close to the subject as

possible. Prefocus to the point where the

subject will come. (P64) Use this mode with burst mode

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Suggestions/Tips

In panning mode, the shutter speedbecomes slower than usual to achievethe panning effect. As a result, jittercan easily occur.

Panning function does not work well in

the following situations. Very bright scenes such as daytimein summer. We recommend using anND filter (DMW-LND72, optional).(P115)

When the shutter speed is fasterthan 1/100th.

When the subject moves slowly andthe tracking speed is too slow. (The

background cannot be recordeddynamically.) [AUTO] setting in white balance works

best when recording outdoors in thedaytime. When using indoors, the huemay change.

You can change the white balancesetting. (P65)


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Taking Pictures using Night Portrait ModeNight Portrait Mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. Byusing the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and thebackground brighter than they appear in real life.Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

Technique for Night portrait mode

Open the flash. (P36) Since the shutter speed becomes slow

(max. about 1 sec.), we recommendusing a tripod.

Keep the subject still for about1 second after taking a picture.

The subject should be positionedwithin the available flash range40 cm2 m. (Fixed to ISO100)

We recommend rotating the zoomlever to Wide.

The focus range is 1 m .

When taking picture of only alandscape at night

Without the flash, the shutter speedwill be about 8 seconds at maximum.The shutter speed is suitable for takingpictures of nightscapes only.

The focus range is 5 m . Suggestions/Tips

Be sure to close the flash when you donot use the flash.

Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ].

You can change the white balancesetting. (P65)

The shutter may be kept closed(max. about 8 seconds) after taking apicture with slow shutter speed, but itis not a malfunction.

When you take pictures in dark places,noises may become visible.To avoid noises, we recommendsetting each item on [PICT.ADJ.] to[LOW]. (P77)

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Recording Motion ImagesYou can record motion images with audio.Preparation Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [MOTION RATE].

[30fps]:The motion of recorded image issmooth, but the file size is large.

[10fps]:The file size is smaller so you canrecord motion images for a longertime.

fps (frame per second); Thismeans the number of frames usedin 1 second.

Close the menu by pressing the[MENU] button after finishing the

setting.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

When the subject is focused, thefocus indication1 lights.

3 Press the shutter button fully tostart the recording.

The audiorecording startssimultaneouslyfrom the built-inmicrophone2 of the camera.

By pressing the shutter button fullyagain, the recording stops.

If the memory of the card becomesfull during recording, the recordingstops automatically.

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

D.ZOOMSTABILIZER

OFF

OFF

MODE1

CONT.AFC AF

REC 1 / 2 SETUP

MOTION RATE30fps 10fps

EXITSETSELECT MENU

35S1

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Available recording time

The remaining recording time appears on the screen.(It is an approximation.)

The recordable time is an approximation.

Suggestions/Tips

The picture size is fixed to 320k 240 pixels. The motion images cannot be recorded without audio. If using the MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the card access

indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction. After recording starts, the auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed (with the first

frame). Recording could suddenly stop depending on the type of the card when recording

motion images. When the motion images recorded with this camera is played back on other

equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or they may notbe played back.

The motion images recorded with setting [MOTION RATE] to [30fps] cannot beplayed on the camera which does not support [30fps] of motion rate.

The review function cannot be used. The stabilizer function can be set to only [MODE1].

SD MemoryCard Capacity

Motion rate

10fps 30fps16 MB 75 seconds 25 seconds

32 MB 160 seconds 55 seconds64 MB 350 seconds 120 seconds128 MB 720 seconds 240 seconds256 MB 1450 seconds 480 seconds512 MB 2950 seconds 1020 seconds


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Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [MF ASSIST] from the[SETUP] menu (in the recordingmode) (P24) and set it to [ON].


2 Slide the focus switch to [MF] androtate the MF ring 1 to focus onthe subject.

AF: Auto focus MF: Manual focus 4 : One shot AF

3 The MF assistance appears on thecentre of the screen.

You can also set [MF ASSIST] to[OFF] on the [SETUP] menu (in therecording mode).

When you stop rotating the MFring, the MF assistance disappearsabout 2 seconds after.

NO.RESET

RESETCLOCK SET

REC SETUP 2 / 3

MF ASSIST

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

EXITSETSELECT MENU

OFF ON

FOCUS

AFMF

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Technique for Manual focus

The subject is focused.

The subject is unfocused.1 Rotate the MF ring slowly. If the

subject is focused, rotate it a littlemore.

2 Finely focus on the subject whilerotating the MF ring in the reversedirection.

One shot AF

You can focus on the subject with autofocus by sliding down the focus switch to[4 ] in MF mode.This is convenient for prefocus.

Prefocus

This is a technique to focus on the pointto take pictures in advance when it isdifficult to focus on the subject with autofocus due to its quick motion. (E.g.Panning mode [ ]) (P58)

This function is suitable when thedistance between the camera and thesubject is certain.

Suggestions/Tips

You can also record with manual focusin Motion image mode [ ]. Whenstarting the recording, the focus isfixed.

When you focus on the subject inWide, the focus may not be adequatein Tele. In this case, focus on thesubject again.

When you zoom in the subject afterfocusing in Tele, the focus mayfluctuate. Focus on the subject again.

When setting the manual focus, youcannot set the continuous AF.

The MF assistance only appears inoptical zoom range.

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Setting the White BalanceIn certain situations, the colour white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This canoccur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or underhalogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve amore accurate reproduction of the colour white.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Select [W.BALANCE] and set thedesirable mode.

[AUTO]:for setting the white balanceautomatically (auto white balance)

[ ] (Daylight):for recording outdoors on a brightday

[ ] (Cloudy):for recording under a cloudy and

shady sky [ ] (Halogen):for recording under halogen lighting

[ ] (Flash):for taking a picture with photo flashonly

[ ] (White set):for manual setting (Read thefollowing page where the manualsetting is explained in detail.)


MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

REC 1 / 4 SETUP

PICT.SIZE

QUALITYSPOT MODE

2304

OFF

AUTO

W.BALANCEWB

EXITSETSELECT MENU

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Use of auto white balance adjustment ininappropriate lighting conditions mayresult in reddish or bluish pictures.Where the subject is surrounded bymany light sources, auto white balanceadjustment may not operate properly.

In this case, set the white balance to themode except [AUTO] manually.

1 The range that is controlled by theauto white balance adjustment modeof this camera

2 Blue sky3 Cloudy sky (Rain)4 TV screen5 Sunlight6 White fluorescent light7 Incandescent light bulb8 Sunrise and sunset9 Candlelight

Kl Kelvin Colour Temperature

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)


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Setting the White Balance manually (White set)Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Select [W.BALANCE] and set to[ ].

2 (Only when setting the whitebalance again) Press 1 .

3 Aim the camera at a sheet of whitepaper 1 or similar object so that itcompletely fills the frame to whiteon the screen and press theshutter button fully.


Suggestions/Tips

When setting the white balance to themode except for [AUTO], you canfinely adjust the white balance. (P68)

The setting of the white balance isapplied to the other recording modes.

In Motion image mode [ ], the whitebalance is fixed to [AUTO].

When taking a picture with the flash,the white balance will be automaticallyadjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)and [ ] (Flash)], but the whitebalance may not be properly adjustedwhen the photo flash is insufficient.

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

REC 1 / 4 SETUP

PICT.SIZE

QUALITYSPOT MODE

2304

OFF

W.BALANCE

EXITSETSELECT MENU

WB

WB


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Finely Adjusting the White BalanceIf you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too manydifferent light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28) Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. (P65)

1 Press 3 until [ WB ADJUST.]appears.

2 Adjust the white balance.

1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue isreddish.

2 [RED]: Press when the hue isbluish.

Close the function by pressing4 after finishing the adjustment.

Suggestions/Tips

The white balance icon turns red orblue.

You can set the value independentlyfor each of the modes in whitebalance.

When you set the white balance usingthe White set [ ], the adjustmentlevel is set to 0.

The adjusted picture will be close,though may not be identical to theactual picture.

WB

RED BLUE

WB ADJUST.

SET

WB

R E V I E W

EXITSELECT

RED BLUE

WB ADJUST.

SET

WB

R E V I E W

EXITSELECT


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Changing the Picture SizePreparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Select [PICT.SIZE] and set thepicture size.

[2304]: 2304k 1728 pixels [1600]: 1600k 1200 pixels [1280]: 1280k 960 pixels

[640]: 640k 480 pixels [HDTV]: 1920k 1080 pixels Close the menu by pressing the


Suggestions/Tips

In Motion image mode [ ], thepicture size is fixed to 320k 240 pixels.

The smaller the picture size(640k 480) you select, the morepictures you can store on the card. Inaddition, a small file size allows you toattach the picture to an e-mail or postit on a web site more easily.

If you select a larger picture size(2304k 1728), the printed picture willbe clearer, especially with larger sizedprints.

If you playback pictures recordedusing [HDTV] mode on aHigh-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9aspect) the picture quality will behigher. An SD Memory Card can beplayed on TVs with an SD Memory

Card slot.

REC 1 / 4 SETUP

QUALITY

SPOT MODE OFF

2304 1280

PICT.SIZEW.BALANCE AUTO

1600 640

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

EXITSETSELECT MENU


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Changing the QualityQuality refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compressionresults in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store moreimages on your SD Memory card.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Select [QUALITY] and set thequality.

: Fine (Low compression)It gives priority to picture quality torecord high quality pictures.

: Standard(High compression)

It gives priority to the number ofrecordable pictures and recordsstandard quality pictures.

Close the menu by pressing the


Suggestions/Tips

It may happen that pictures appear likea mosaic depending on the subject orthe recording condition.

The number of recordable picturesdepends on the subject.

The number of remaining frames maynot correspond with recorded frames. Refer to P124 for the number of

recordable pictures.

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

PICT.SIZE 2304

REC 1 / 4 SETUP

SPOT MODE OFF

QUALITY

W.BALANCE AUTO

EXITSETSELECT MENU


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Taking Pictures using Spot ModeWhen using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus andexposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group ofpeople and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate theexposure.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Select [SPOT MODE] and set it to[ON].


2 Aim the spot AF area to thesubject and press the shutterbutton halfway for the AF/AE lock.

The spot AF area 1 and spotmetering target 2 appear.

3 Move the camera to compose thepicture fixing the focus on thesubject and take the picture.

You can set suitable AF/AE in morelimited areas.

Suggestions/Tips When the subject is dark, it may not be

focused properly. Background may become dark or

whitish depending on the subjectbecause the exposure is setappropriately in the spot AF area.

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

QUALITYPICT.SIZE 2304

REC 1 / 4 SETUP

W.BALANCE AUTO

SPOT MODE

EXITSETSELECT MENU

OFF ON

2304

191P

1/25F2.8

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Setting ISO SensitivityThe ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can beincreased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not beallowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting isincreased.

Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [SENSITIVITY] and set theISO sensitivity.

When setting to [AUTO], the ISOsensitivity is automatically adjustedfrom ISO50 to ISO200 according tothe brightness. (From ISO50 toISO400 when using the flash)


Suggestions/Tips

In Motion image mode [ ], ISOsensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

To avoid noises, we recommenddecreasing the ISO sensitivity orsetting each item on [PICT.ADJ.] to

[LOW]. (P77) In A/S/M mode [ ], the ISOsensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO].

ISO sensitivity 50 400

Use in bright places(E.g. outdoors)

Suitable Not suitable

Use in dark places Not suitable SuitableShutter speed Slow FastNoises Less Increase

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

REC 2 / 4 SETUP

AUDIO REC.

SENSITIVITY

CONT.AF

D.ZOOM

OFF

AUTO 100 200 40050

C AF OFF

OFF

EXITSETSELECT MENU


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Using the Continuous AFThis function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing theshutter button halfway.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [CONT.AF] and set it to[ON].


2 Take the picture.

Suggestions/Tips

When setting the manual focus, youcannot use the continuous AF.

The battery is depleted more quicklyusing continuous AF.

It may take time to focus on thesubject after rotating the zoom lever

from Wide to Tele or suddenlychanging the subject from distant oneto nearby one.

Press the shutter button halfway againwhen it is difficult to focus on thesubject.

When pressing the shutter buttonhalfway, the motion on the screen maybe paused. This is not a malfunction.

AUDIO REC. OFF

REC 2 / 4 SETUP

D.ZOOM OFF

CONT.AFC AF

SENSITIVITY AUTO

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

EXITSETSELECT MENU

OFF ON

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19P

C_AF1

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Using the Digital ZoomPreparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P28)

1 Select [D.ZOOM] and set it to [ON].


When rotating the zoom lever withsetting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON], thedigital zoom indication appears.(P117)

Entering the digital zoom range

When you rotate the zoom lever to theextreme Tele position the on screenzoom indication may momentarilypause. This is not a malfunction.You can enter the digital zoom range tocontinuously rotate the zoom lever toTele or to release the zoom lever onceand then rotate it to Tele again.

1 Optical zoom2 Digital zoom

Suggestions/Tips

It is possible to further magnify asubject already magnified 12 timeswith the optical zoom by 3 more timeswith the digital zoom, thereby reachinga maximum of 36 times.

When using the digital zoom thepicture quality becomes deteriorated.

In the digital zoom range, the stabilizerfunction may not be effective.

We recommend to use a tripod in thedigital zoom range.

The indicated zoom magnification isan approximation.

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

CONT.AF OFFC AFAUDIO REC. OFF

REC 2 / 4 SETUP

D.ZOOM

SENSITIVITY AUTO

EXITSETSELECT MENU

OFF ON

W

W

T

T


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Using the Colour EffectYou can use 3 types of colour effects depending on the image of the picture.Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Select [COL.EFFECT] and set thecolour.

[COOL]: The picture becomesbluish.

[WARM]: The picture becomesreddish.

[B/W]: The picture becomesblack and white.


2 Take the picture.

Suggestions/Tips

[COOL] is effective when you want to

add cold atmosphere to the picture,and [WARM] is effective when youwant to express comfortable warmth inthe scene.

MENU

SET

WB

R E V I E W

SET

WB

R E V I E W

REC 3 / 4 SETUP

PICT.ADJ.

COL.EFFECT

STABILIZERFLIP ANIM.

MODE1

OFF COOL WARM B / W

EXITSETSELECT MENU

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Adjusting the Quality of the Picture(Picture Adjustment)Preparation Set the mode dial except for [ ]/[ ]. (P28)

1 Select [PICT.ADJ.] .

2 Select [CONTRAST],[SHARPNESS] and [SATURATION]

respectively.

[CONTRAST]:HIGH: Increases the difference

between the brightness andthe darkness in the picture.

LOW: Decreases the differencebetween the brightness andthe darkness

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