User manual PANASONIC DMC-FZ28

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ28 Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1S73 Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Before Use Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, · DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. · USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. · 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. · SDHC Logo is a trademark. · Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. · 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. 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. -2- Before Use Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. About the battery charger CAUTION! · DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. · DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. · DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. · DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. · The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet. About the battery pack · Do not heat or expose to flame. · Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. -3- Before Use Care of the camera · Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. · Retract the lens before carrying the camera or playing back pictures. · Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction. ­ Places with a lot of sand or dust. ­ Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on · Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, · If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. a beach. About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up) · Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of · If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P183) -4- Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety .......................2 Quick Guide ..............................................7 Standard Accessories ...............................9 Names of the Components .....................10 Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap .................14 Attaching the Lens Hood.........................16 · Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review)............................................57 · Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................................57 · Using the Playback Zoom .................58 · Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .....59 Deleting Pictures .....................................60 · To delete a single picture ..................60 · To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..............61 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..........62 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash........................................................66 · Switching to the appropriate flash setting ...............................................66 Taking Close-up Pictures ........................72 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........74 Compensating the Exposure ...................76 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Colour Bracket.........................................77 · Auto Bracket......................................77 · Colour Bracket ..................................78 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........79 Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speed ..........................81 · Aperture-priority AE...........................81 · Shutter-priority AE .............................82 Taking picture by setting the exposure manually ..................................................83 Aperture Value and Shutter Speed .........85 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........86 · MF ASSIST .......................................87 Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)..................89 Taking pictures in Custom mode.............90 Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode) .........................91 · [PORTRAIT] .....................................92 · [SCENERY] ......................................93 · [SPORTS] ........................................93 · [NIGHT PORTRAIT] .........................94 · [CLOSE-UP] .....................................95 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode).................96 · [PARTY] ...........................................97 · [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................97 · [BABY1]/ [BABY2] ............................98 · [PET] ................................................99 · [SUNSET].........................................99 · [HIGH SENS.] ..................................99 · [HI-SPEED BURST] .......................100 · [FLASH BURST] ............................101 Preparation Charging the Battery ...............................18 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ................................20 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery...............................22 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........24 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................26 · Changing the clock setting ................27 Setting the Menu .....................................28 · Setting menu items ...........................29 · Using the quick menu .......................31 About the Setup Menu ............................32 Selecting the [REC] Mode.......................40 Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............43 · Scene detection ................................45 · AF Tracking Function ........................46 · About the flash ..................................46 · Settings in Intelligent auto mode .......47 Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Programme AE mode)..............49 · Focusing ...........................................50 · When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take).............50 · Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......51 · Direction detection function...............51 · Enlarge the focus point (display focus point) .......................................51 · Programme shift................................52 Taking Pictures with the Zoom................53 · Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom......................................53 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................56 -5- · [PANNING].....................................102 · [STARRY SKY] ..............................104 · [FIREWORKS] ...............................105 · [BEACH].........................................106 · [SNOW] ..........................................106 · [AERIAL PHOTO] ..........................106 · [PIN HOLE] ....................................107 · [FILM GRAIN] ................................107 Motion Picture Mode .............................108 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ..........................................111 · Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation..........................................111 · Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) ...................................114 Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................116 · [PICTURE SIZE] ............................116 · [QUALITY]......................................118 · [ASPECT RATIO]...........................119 · [INTELLIGENT ISO].......................119 · [SENSITIVITY] ...............................120 · [ISO LIMIT SET].............................120 · [WHITE BALANCE]........................121 · [METERING MODE] ......................124 · [AF MODE].....................................125 · [PRE AF] ........................................129 · [AF/AE LOCK] ................................130 · [I.EXPOSURE] ...............................131 · [DIGITAL ZOOM] ...........................131 · [COLOR EFFECT] .........................132 · [PICT.ADJ.] ....................................132 · [STABILIZER] ................................133 · [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .....................134 · [AUDIO REC.] ................................134 · [AF ASSIST LAMP] ........................135 · [FLASH SYNCHRO] ......................136 · [FLIP ANIM.] ..................................137 · [CONVERSION] .............................138 · [CLOCK SET].................................138 · · · · · · · · · · · · · [CALENDAR]..................................147 [TITLE EDIT] ..................................148 [TEXT STAMP]...............................150 [RESIZE] ........................................152 [TRIMMING] ...................................153 [LEVELING]....................................154 [ASPECT CONV.] ..........................155 [ROTATE]/ [ROTATE DISP.]..........156 [FAVORITE] ...................................157 [DPOF PRINT] ...............................158 [PROTECT] ....................................160 [AUDIO DUB.] ................................161 [COPY] ...........................................162 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC ...............................163 Printing the Pictures ..............................166 · Selecting a single picture and printing it .........................................167 · Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ...................................168 · Print Settings ...................................169 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .............................................172 · Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied).........................172 · Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot .........173 · Playing back on the TV with component socket ..........................174 Using the Conversion Lens (optional) ...............................................176 Using the Protector/Filter.......................178 Others Screen Display ......................................180 Cautions for Use....................................183 Message Display ...................................187 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions......190 Troubleshooting.....................................195 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time .....................206 Specifications ........................................210 Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)..........................................139 Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/ [FAVORITE PLAY])...............................142 · [CATEGORY PLAY]........................142 · [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................143 Playing Back Motion Pictures/ Pictures with Audio................................144 · Motion pictures................................144 · Pictures with audio ..........................144 Creating still pictures from a motion picture ...................................................145 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....147 -6- Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P18) · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P22) · When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P24) Refer to P25 when you use a card. Turn the camera on to take pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P43) OFF ON -7- Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P56) -8- Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM · Software: CD-ROM · Operating Instructions 8 Shoulder Strap 9 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 10 Lens Hood 11 Hood Adaptor was purchased. Use it to install the software to your PC. · The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera · SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. · The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. · Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) -9- Before Use Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 Lens (P184) Flash (P66) Self-timer indicator (P74) AF assist lamp (P135) Microphone (P108, 134, 161) 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Flash open button (P66) Diopter adjustment dial (P63) Viewfinder (P62, 180) Speaker (P144) [EVF/LCD] button (P62) [AF/AE LOCK] button (P46, 127, 130) Joystick (P31, 52, 81, 83, 86) 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. Example: When the joystick is moved toward 2 (left) Place your finger on the right side of the joystick, and move the joystick toward the left. or Move 2 Push the joystick straight in. or Press - 10 - Before Use [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P28) LCD monitor (P62, 180) [DISPLAY] button (P60) Delete button (P60)/ Single or burst mode button (P79) 16 [MENU/SET] button (P26) 17 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P74) 4Function button (P33) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/ [I.EXPOSURE] 1/Flash setting button (P66) 3/Exposure compensation (P76)/ Auto bracket (P77)/Colour bracket (P78)/Flash output adjustment (P69)/ 12 13 14 15 In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button or Press 4 - 11 - Before Use 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Zoom lever (P53) Shutter button (P43, 108) [AF#/FOCUS] button (P46, 72, 88, 127) Mode dial (P40) Camera ON/OFF switch (P26) Power lamp (P43) [AF/MF] button (P86) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Strap eyelet (P15) · Be sure to attach the strap when using 26 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P163, 166, 172) 27 [DC IN] socket (P163, 166) · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC · This camera cannot charge the battery 28 Terminal door 29 Lens barrel (P178) adaptor (optional). even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 25 26 27 28 29 - 12 - Before Use 30 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P174) 30 31 Card/Battery door (P22) 32 Tripod receptacle · When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 31 32 - 13 - Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap · 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. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. Pass the same string through the hole on the camera. Attach the lens cap. · Detach the lens cap before turning on the · Do not hang or swing around this unit with · Be careful not to lose the lens cap. the lens cap string attached. camera in the recording mode. - 14 - Before Use Strap · We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet. Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm or more. · Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. · Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. · Attach the strap so that the "LUMIX" LOGO is on the outside. - 15 - Before Use Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. · Check that the camera is turned off. · Close the flash. Securely attach the hood adaptor so that it is all the way into the lens barrel. · Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much. · When attaching the hood adaptor, take extra care not to cross-thread. When removing it, do not squeeze it as it will not unscrew freely. Place the camera upside down, align the mark on the lens hood with the mark A on the camera and then insert the lens hood. · Check if the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood. Tighten the screw. · Do not tighten the screw too much. - 16 - Removing the hood adaptor · Grasp the base of the hood adaptor to remove it. Before Use Note · You cannot attach the lens hood the opposite way. · When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood. · When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood. · For details on how to attach the MC protector, ND filter and PL filter, refer to P178. · You cannot attach the conversion lens when the hood adaptor is attached. (P176) - 17 - Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery · Use the dedicated charger and battery. · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. · Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.) Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. · The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. · Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. inlet type Detach the battery after charging is completed. · Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after approx. 120 min maximum). - 18 - Preparation When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes · The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than · The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note · After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical · The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also · The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. · The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. outlet. normal. Also, charging may not be completed. recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.) · When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. · Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. - 19 - Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.] · The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power lamp also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. Number of recordable pictures Recording time The battery life Approx. 460 pictures Approx. 230 min (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode) Recording conditions by CIPA standard · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. · Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ · Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). · Using the supplied battery. · Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer · Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. · Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording. · Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P33). decreases. function is set to [AUTO].) The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 115.] - 20 - Preparation When using the viewfinder Number of recordable pictures Approx. 480 pictures (Approx. 240 min) (By CIPA standard in programme AE mode) Playback time when using the LCD monitor Playback time Approx. 480 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. Charging Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment. When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off. Note · The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted. · The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). - 21 - Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery · Check that this unit is turned off. · Close the flash. · We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card/battery door to open it. · Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. · If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. B - 22 - Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note · Remove the battery after use. · Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be · The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. · Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the power lamp has stored properly. gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) - 23 - Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. · When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in · When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the · When using the built-in memory · When using the card k>ð (access indication¢) (access indication¢) ¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). card and played back. the built-in memory and played back. Built-in Memory · Memory size: Approx. 50 MB · Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only · The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used · You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P162) · The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. becomes full. - 24 - Preparation Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Type of card SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 format in compliance with the SD standard) Characteristics · Fast recording and writing speed · Write-Protect switch A provided (When A SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB)¢ (Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard) MultiMediaCard this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.) 2 · Still pictures only. ¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB. ¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) · You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. · Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note · Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P38)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. · The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. · Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P38) · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. - 25 - Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) · The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons OFF ON Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. · The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P114) ,: Cancel without setting the clock. · Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display : : · AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected. · When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM format. 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and elsewhere. - 26 - Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. · After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. · When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the "Changing the clock setting" procedure below. Changing the clock setting Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P29) · It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock. · The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note · The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. · You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. · If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the · If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P150) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. - 27 - Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera's clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. [MODE] playback mode menu (P56, 139 to143) · This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or slide show of only the pictures set as [FAVORITE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P147 to 162) ! [REC] mode menu (P116 to 138) · This menu lets you make the rotation, protection, trimming or DPOF settings, etc. of recorded pictures. · This menu lets you set the colouring, sensitivity, aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [SETUP] menu (P32 to 39) · This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. · The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. - 28 - Preparation Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P190. Setting menu items This section describes how to select the programme AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [s] in the programme AE mode · 3/4/2/1 in the steps can be operated with the joystick too. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial OFF ON Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. · When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step 4. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. · You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever. - 29 - Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]. 3 Press 1. · Select a menu item next and set it. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. · Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to move to the second screen. Press 1. · Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [s]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. - 30 - Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. · Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press and hold down the joystick in recording mode until the [Q.MENU] is displayed. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed. · You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY]. [WHITE BALANCE] (P121)/[AF MODE] (P125)/[STABILIZER] (P133) Q.MENU A - 31 - Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. · In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P29. U [CLOCK SET] [LANGUAGE] can be set. Setting Date/Time. · Refer to P26 for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination. [WORLD TIME] " [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area ­ [HOME]: Your home area · Refer to P114 for details. Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. -- [TRAVEL DATE] [TRAVEL SETUP] [OFF]/[SET] · Refer to P111 for details. [LOCATION] [OFF]/[SET] This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [s] (Muted) [t] (Low) [u] (High) r [BEEP] [ [ [ [ 1 [SHUTTER VOL.]: ] (Muted) ] (Low) ] (High) [SHUTTER TONE]: ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [ 1 [BEEP TONE]: ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] - 32 - Preparation u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. · When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. (Recording mode only) Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE] [CUST. SET MEM.] · Refer to P89 for details. \ [Fn BUTTON SET] · Refer to P57 for details about the review. · Refer to P116 for details about the [REC] Mode Menu. [MONITOR/ VIEWFINDER] You can adjust the brightness of the monitor or the Viewfinder in 7 steps. These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [OFF] ,, [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. ... [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. Å [HIGH ANGLE] The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head. LCD [LCD MODE] · High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or power save mode is activated. · The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. · The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. · If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or another object to block the light. · The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto power LCD, Power LCD and High angle modes. - 33 - Preparation [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P62) [REC. INFO.]: [OFF]/[ON] [PATTERN]: [ ]/[ ] · The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode. [HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P64) [OFF]/[ON] When the auto review or the review function is activated, white saturated areas blink in black and white. [OFF]/[ON] [HIGHLIGHT] · If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P76) referring to the histogram (P64) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. · There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white. [ON] [OFF] - 34 - Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. · Refer to P86 for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.] · Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. · [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode. · [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. · Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. · [AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom. · AV and HD output is turned off while LCD monitor is turned off. If you selected the Viewfinder in a recording mode, the display will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when reviewing or [PLAY ON LCD] playing back the pictures. [OFF]/[ON] · Refer to P64 for details. - 35 - Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. o [AUTO REVIEW] [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. · The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P77)/ colour bracket (P78), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P100) and [FLASH BURST] (P101) in scene mode, burst mode (P79) and when recording still pictures with audio (P134). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.) · In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.]. · If [HIGHLIGHT] (P34) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when the auto review function is activated. Record the zoom position when the camera is turned off. [ZOOM RESUME] [OFF] [ON] It will automatically return to the zoom position when the power was switched [OFF], next time you turn the power [ON]. · Focus position will not be recorded. v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. · The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P165) · A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P38) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. · To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number. - 36 - Preparation w [RESET] The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. · When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. · When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, [FAVORITE] (P157) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] (P156) is set to [ON]. ­ [ZOOM RESUME] ­ The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P98) and [PET] (P99) in scene mode. ­ The [TRAVEL DATE] (P111) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination) ­ The [WORLD TIME] (P114) setting. · The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). x [USB MODE] y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC. · When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the "USB Mass Storage" communication · When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the "PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)" communication system. system. | [VIDEO OUT] Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback mode only) [NTSC]: [PAL]: Video output is set to NTSC system. Video output is set to PAL system. · This will work when the AV cable is connected. - 37 - Preparation [TV ASPECT] Set to match the type of TV. (Playback mode only) [W]: [X]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. · This will work when the AV cable is connected. Change the unit displayed for the focus distance in manual focus, or recordable range display. [m]: [ft]: The distance is displayed in metres. The distance is displayed in feet. , [m/ft] Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to , , , and . [OFF]: } [SCENE MENU] The recording screen in the currently selected advanced scene mode (P91) or scene mode (P96) appears. [AUTO]: The advanced scene mode or scene mode menu screen appears. [FORMAT] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. · Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not · If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove · If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. · It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. · If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. the card. turn the camera off during formatting. - 38 - Preparation ~ [LANGUAGE] language. Set the language displayed on the screen. · If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera's features. DEMO [DEMO MODE] [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [AUTO DEMO]: The camera's features are displayed as a slide show. A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration A · In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be B displayed. · Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. · Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO]. · [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation. · [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability. · You can also display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] by using the quick menu. (P31) - 39 - Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch OFF ON Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. P M C1 C2 AS SCN Align a desired mode with part B. · Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) The screen C is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the mode dial is turned. - 40 - Preparation