User manual PANASONIC DMC-FZ10

Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No.DMC-FZ10PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0F85-2 Safety Safety 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 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. 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. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Notice: This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: 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. RBRC TM Li-ion A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 2 Safety FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ10 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded pictures. 3 Contents Safety Information for Your Safety ................. 2 Recording pictures (advanced) About the EXPOSURE Button........... 51 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE .................................................. 52 Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE .................................................. 53 Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure........................................ 54 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ... 56 Taking Pictures using Macro Mode.............................................. 57 Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode.............................................. 58 Taking Pictures using Sports Mode.............................................. 59 Taking Pictures using Panning Mode.............................................. 60 Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode.............................................. 62 Recording Motion Images ................. 63 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ............................................. 65 Setting the White Balance ................. 67 Setting the White Balance manually (White set) ..................................... 69 Finely Adjusting the White Balance.......................................... 70 Changing the Picture Size................. 71 Changing the Quality......................... 72 Taking Pictures using Spot Mode...... 73 Setting ISO Sensitivity....................... 74 Taking Pictures with Audio ................ 75 Using the Continuous AF .................. 76 Using the Digital Zoom ...................... 77 Using the Color Effect ....................... 78 Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) ...................... 79 Using the Optical Image Stabilizer .... 80 Creating Flip Animation ..................... 81 Using the External Flash ................... 84 Using the Conversion Lens ............... 86 Preparation Standard Accessories ......................... 6 Names of the Components ................. 8 Quick Guide ...................................... 10 Charging the Battery ......................... 12 About the Battery .............................. 13 Inserting the Battery .......................... 14 Removing the Battery........................ 15 Using the AC Adaptor ....................... 16 About the Card .................................. 17 Inserting the Card.............................. 18 Removing the Card ........................... 19 Attaching the Strap............................ 20 Attaching the Lens Hood/ Lens Cap ....................................... 21 Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)..... 22 Setup Menu....................................... 24 Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder .... 27 About the Histogram ......................... 29 The Mode Dial................................... 30 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ................................. 31 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) ........................................ 36 Using the Optical Zoom..................... 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash.............................................. 38 Compensating the Exposure............. 41 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket .......................................... 42 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.... 43 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .... 44 Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures ....................... 45 9 Pictures Multi Playback .................. 46 Using the Playback Zoom ................. 47 Deleting Pictures ............................... 48 4 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio...... 88 Playing Back Motion Images............. 89 Rotating the Picture........................... 90 Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)...................... 91 Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture ..................................... 96 Playing Back with Slide Show ........... 98 Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)........................... 100 Resizing the Pictures ...................... 101 Trimming the Pictures ..................... 103 Formatting the Card ........................ 105 Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ......................................... 106 Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable ........................ 107 Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage) ............................ 109 Connecting to a PC (PTP)............... 110 Connecting to a Printer ................... 112 Using a Printer (PictBridge)............. 113 Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print)........................ 115 Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter.... 117 After Use ......................................... 118 Screen Display ................................ 119 The Menu Items .............................. 121 Cautions for Use.............................. 123 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size.................... 126 Message Display ............................. 127 Troubleshooting............................... 128 Specifications .................................. 130 Digital Camera Accessory System......................................... 132 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)......... 133 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) ............................ 134 Limited Warranty (For USA Only).... 135 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) ............................ 137 Index................................................ 138 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española de uso rápido....... 140 5 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") AC Cable K2CA2EA00002 DC Cable K2GH2DB00003 Battery Pack CGA-S002A (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") A/V Cable K1V204C10001 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DE-928A (In the text, it is indicated as "AC Adaptor") 6 Preparation USB Connection Cable K1HA05CD0004 CD-ROM Lens Cap VYK0W96 Strap VFC4036 Lens Hood (72 mm threading for MC protector and ND filter) VYQ2793 (Silver) VYQ2824 (Black) 7 Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 12 34 1 2 3 4 Lens Flash Microphone (P63, 75) Self-timer Indicator (P43) 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 17 Viewfinder (P27) Diopter Adjustment Dial (P28) Flash Open Button (P38) [EVF/LCD] Button (P27) [DISPLAY] Button (P27) [EXPOSURE] Button (P35, 51, 52, 53, 54) Power Indicator (P32) Camera Switch (P11) LCD Monitor (P27, 119) [MENU] Button (P24) Delete Button (P48) Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P43) 4/REVIEW/SET Button (P36) 1/Flash Mode Button (P38) 3/Exposure Compensation (P41)/ Auto Bracket (P42)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P70)/Flash Output Adjustment (P40) Button Speaker (P88) Lens Barrel (P33) Lens Ring (P21) MF Ring (P65) Zoom Lever (P37, 77) Hot Shoe (P84) Mode Dial (P30) Shutter Button (P31) Single/Burst Mode Button (P44) 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 22 23 24 25 8 Preparation 26 26 Focus Switch (P65) 27 [A/V OUT] Socket (P106) 28 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P109, 110, 112) 29 Terminal Door 27 28 29 30 Strap Eyelet (P20) 31 [DC IN] Socket (P16) 32 [DC IN] Terminal Door (P16) 30 31 32 33 Card/Battery Door (P14, 18) 34 Card/Battery Door Open Lever (P14, 18) 35 Tripod Receptacle 33 34 35 1 ª Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (P12, 16) 1 [AC INT] Terminal 2 [POWER] Indicator 3 [CHARGE] Indicator 4 Battery Attachment Part 5 [DC OUT] Terminal 2 3 4 5 9 Preparation 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. (P38) ª Preparation 1 Charge the battery. (P12) 3 1 Insert the card. (P18) 2 Close the card/battery door. 1 2 · The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor. 2 1 Slide the lever to open the card/battery door. 2 Insert the battery. (P14) MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN 10 Preparation ª Recording · Remove the lens cap. · Be careful not to lose the lens cap. ª Playback 6 4 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the clock. (P22) 3 Select Program AE mode [ A/S /M 1 Select Playback mode [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P45) A/S/M ]. P P WB OFF ON RE VIE W SET 5 1 Open the flash. (When using the flash) (P38) 2 Take a picture. (P31) OPEN 11 Preparation Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. 1 Connect the AC cable. 3 Detach the battery. · The [POWER] Indicator A lights. · The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable. · 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 and AC adaptor are designed only for this camera. Do not use them with any other equipment. · Do not disassemble or alter the AC adaptor. 2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. · When the [CHARGE] Indicator B lights, charging starts. · When the [CHARGE] Indicator B turns off (in about 90 minutes), charging is finished. 12 Preparation About the Battery ª 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. ª Charging time and available recording time Measured under the following conditions: · Temperature: 77°F (25°C)/Humidity: 60% · Recording once every 30 seconds, flash every other record. · Using the battery (supplied) and 16 MB SD Memory Card (supplied) [Picture size: 2304k1728/Quality: Fine (When deleting all pictures after full use)] Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number) Recording with LCD monitor Approx. 100 min. (equal to 200 still pictures) Supplied battery Approx. 90 min. Recording with Viewfinder Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures) Playback with LCD monitor Approx. 180 min. The recording time (recordable number) and playback time depend on the condition. ª Charging environment and charging error · Charge the battery under temperature of 50°F ­ 95°F (10°C ­ 35°C). (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 second cycles. In this case, disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and ensure both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter. Charging time 13 Preparation Inserting the Battery Preparation · 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. 3 Close the card/battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN 2 Insert the charged battery until it clicks. 14 Preparation Removing the Battery Preparation · 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. 3 Close the card/battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN 2 Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · If you will not use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. · After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max. 3 months after the battery was removed, in accordance with the elapsed time after the battery is inserted. (The 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. (P22) · Do not open the card/battery door during the access to the card. · The supplied battery is designed only for this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. 15 Preparation Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor. Preparation · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Close the flash. 1 Connect the AC cable. 3 Connect the DC cable. 2 Open the [DC IN] terminal door. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · Use the supplied DC cable. If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction. · The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. · Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use. · The battery cannot be charged in the camera even if the AC adaptor is connected. 16 Preparation About the Card ª Access to the card While the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. P 1 ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/ writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch 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 2304 19 When the card access indication 1 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 be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. It is possible that data stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We recommend storing precious data to your PC's hard drive. (P109, 110) MultiMediaCard ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · 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. · After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction. · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 17 Preparation Inserting the Card Preparation · 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. 3 Close the card/battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN 2 Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera until it clicks. · Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card. · Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. 18 Preparation Removing the Card Preparation · 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. ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · The card may be damaged if it is removed while the camera is on. · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. · If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card. · We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.) · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN 2 Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. 3 Close the card/battery door. 19 Preparation Attaching the Strap 1 1 Pressing both sides of the cover, 2 Pull out the black strap holder completely. 3 Pass the metal fitting through the eyelet of the camera. 4 Rotate the black strap holder in the opposite direction until it clicks. 5 2 Detach the black strap holder from the metal fitting. Slide the cover until it is attached firmly. · When the black strap holder is completely detached, attach it again as above. · Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. · Attach the strap so that you can see "Panasonic" logo. · Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. 20 Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood/Lens Cap Preparation · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Close the flash. ª Lens Hood ª Lens Cap 1 1 Detach the lens ring. 2 Attach the lens hood. 1 Attach the lens cap. · Be careful not to lose the lens cap. ª When attaching the lens cap · In bright sunlight or when there is backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. · The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. · When detaching the lens hood, refer to P118. ª When attaching the lens hood · When taking pictures with flash, photo flash is interrupted by the lens hood and the bottom of the screen becomes dark. (vignetting effect) · When taking pictures with flash, we recommend detaching the lens hood. · When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. · Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode. · Consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) 21 Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the clock setting screen appears. 1 Select [CLOCK SET] from the [SETUP] menu. (P24) REC MF ASSIST NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET SELECT MENU SETUP 2/3 ON PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SET EXIT MENU WB When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. Set the clock on it. WB RE VIE W SET WB RE VIE W RE VIE W SET SET 2 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 10 : 00 DEC . 11 . 2003 M/D/Y SELECT WB SET EXIT MENU WB RE VIE W RE VIE W SET SET · 2/1: Select the desired item. · 3/4: Set date and time. 22 Preparation 3 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. CLOCK SET 10:001DEC.11.2003 M/D/Y ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. · After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max. 3 months after the battery was removed, in accordance with the elapsed time after the battery is inserted. (The 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. SELECT SET WB EXIT MENU RE VIE W SET · 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. ª Date Printing · You can set the date printing in DPOF print setting on this camera. (P95) · Using the supplied software, [SD Viewer for DSC], it is possible to have the date imprinted on the picture. For details, please read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection. · When you ask photo studios for printing, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio. Depending on the studio, it may not be printed. 23 Preparation Setup Menu 1 Turn the camera on. 4 ON Select the desired item. REC SETUP 1/3 OFF WB MONITOR AUTO REVIEW OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM RE VIE W SET BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT SET 2MIN. EXIT MENU 5 2 Press the [MENU] button. Set the desired value. REC WB SETUP 1/3 REC MENU 1/4 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW OFF 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM SETUP AUTO 2304 OFF RE W.BALANCE PICT.SIZE QUALITY SPOT MODE SELECT SET VIE W SET BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT SET 2MIN. EXIT MENU EXIT MENU · Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. REC WB SETUP 1/3 OFF 2MIN. RE VIE W MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT SET SET EXIT MENU 24 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu MONITOR/ FINDER AUTO REVIEW°1 Functions Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. · [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 to confirm the focus. 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 card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) When using pictures with audio, the auto review function works while recording the audio or the data into the card regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) ]: The operational sound turns high. ]: The operational sound turns low. ]: The operational sound turns off. · · · BEEP ·[ ·[ ·[ POWER SAVE · [2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. (Press the shutter button or turn the camera off and 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 printer/recording motion images/playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated. °1 Recording mode only 25 Preparation Menu MF ASSIST°1 NO.RESET°1 Functions In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P65) Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, 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 be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or other. The camera is reset to the initial settings. However, the folder number and the clock settings are not changed. Change the date and time. (P22) Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P107) Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with 4. · [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English · [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German · [FRANÇAIS]: The menu screen in French · [ESPAÑOL]: 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. When Viewfinder is selected in the recording mode, the picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor in review or playback. (P28) The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps. · When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers of the TV is not changed. · [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. · [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. (P106) °2 Playback mode only RESET°1 CLOCK SET USB MODE LANGUAGE PLAY ON LCD°2 VOLUME°2 VIDEO OUT°2 °1 Recording mode only 26 Preparation Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ª Switching the screen to be turned on Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on. In recording mode P 1 2304 P 2304 1 19 19 P 1 2304 19 P 1 2304 19 C Display D Display with histogram E Nondisplay (Recording guide line) F Nondisplay ¢Histogram In playback mode A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) · When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off. (and vice versa) ª Selecting the screen to be used Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used. · When the menu screen appears, during multi playback or during playback zoom, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2003 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 P F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2003 G Display H Display with recording information and histogram I Nondisplay 27 Preparation ª Diopter adjustment This feature is useful for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder. Preparation · Press the [EVF/LCD] button to display the Viewfinder. ª Monitor priority When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P26), the LCD monitor is turned on in the following cases. You can save the time to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Viewfinder in recording. · When the recording mode is switched to playback mode. · When reviewing pictures (P36) · When turning the camera on in playback mode. ª Recording guide line You can achieve balanced pictures by aligning the subject on the cross point of the horizontal and vertical guidelines. You can also take pictures easily by adjusting the horizon to the guide line. 1 Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter adjustment dial. You can take pictures with well-designed composition by watching the size and the balance of subjects. P 1 2304 19 28 Preparation 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 difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera. · When the values are concentrated to the left as A, the picture is under exposed. · When the values in the histogram are distributed as B, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced. · When the values are concentrated to the right as C, the picture is over exposed. ª Example of histogram 2304 ¬Suggestions/Tips ¬ · When the brightness of the picture and the histogram do not match each other, the histogram turns yellow. · The histogram turns yellow in the following cases. ­ When the flash is activated ­ When the flash is closed 1. Aperture-priority AE/ Shutter-priority AE: When the brightness of the screen is not correct or when the exposure is not adequately adjusted 2. Manual exposure: When the shutter speed is slower than 1/13th 3. In modes other than the above: When the brightness of the screen is not correct in dark places · The histogram does not appear when in Motion image mode [ ], during multi playback and playback zoom. · The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other. · The histogram in this camera does not agree with the one displayed in image editing software on PC, etc. · The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation. 100 _ 0001 1/19 P F2.8 1/50 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2003 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 P F2.8 1/100 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2003 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 P F2.8 1/200 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2003 A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram 29 Preparation The Mode Dial Select the desired mode turning the mode dial. A/S /M : Program AE mode (P31) The aperture value and the shutter speed are automatically adjusted. : A/S/M mode (P52­54) : Aperture-priority AE (P52) The shutter speed is adjusted automatically according to the aperture value you set. : Shutter-priority AE (P53) The aperture value is adjusted automatically according to the shutter speed you set. : Manual exposure (P54) The aperture value and the shutter speed are manually adjusted. : Macro mode (P57) This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide). : Portrait mode (P58) This allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background. : Sports mode (P59) This allows you to record still action pictures of outdoor sports easily. : Panning mode (P60) This allows you to record a subject in motion sharply while blurring the background. : Night portrait mode (P62) This allows you to record the subject clearly in front of beautiful night illumination scenery. : Motion image mode (P63) This allows you to record motion images. : Playback mode (P45) This allows you to play back recorded pictures. 30