User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX30

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX30 PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com P PC VQT1B86 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. 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. Model No. Serial No. 2 VQT1B86 Before Use · 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. · Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. · Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. · 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. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: 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. 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. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate. Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit. 3 VQT1B86 Before Use -If you see this symbolDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX30 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North 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. About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) · Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. · Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. · Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. · Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. · Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 VQT1B86 Before Use 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. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But · In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. · When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. Care of the camera · Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged. · We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your pants pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc. Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result. · 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 a beach. · If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) · Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. · If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature. Read together with the "Cautions for Use". (P95) About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard. · When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. ­ SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) ­ SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) ­ MultiMediaCard More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit. · You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. · A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product. OK 4 4 · A MultiMediaCard is compatible with still pictures only. 5 VQT1B86 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Preparation Standard Accessories............................... 8 Names of the Components ....................... 8 Quick Guide .............................................. 9 Charging the Battery with the Charger .....10 About the Battery (charging/ number of recordable pictures) ........... 11 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery........................... 12 About the Built-in Memory/ the Card (optional) .............................. 13 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 14 · Changing the clock setting ............... 15 About the Mode Dial ............................... 15 Setting the Menu..................................... 16 About the Setup Menu ............................ 18 LCD Monitor Display/Switching the LCD Monitor Display ..................... 21 Basic Taking Pictures ....................................... 22 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............. 24 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 26 · Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)............ 26 · Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom ............. 27 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) .............................................. 28 Playing back/Deleting Pictures ............... 29 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor ........................... 31 · Changing the information displayed .... 31 · Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) ........ 33 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ..... 34 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 38 Compensating the Exposure .................. 39 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 40 Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded .................................... 41 Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 42 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode)............. 43 ­ [PORTRAIT] .................................. 44 ­ [SOFT SKIN] ................................. 44 ­ [SELF PORTRAIT] ........................ 44 ­ [SCENERY] ................................... 45 ­ [SPORTS]...................................... 45 ­ [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ...................... 45 ­ [NIGHT SCENERY]....................... 45 ­ [FOOD] ......................................... 46 ­ [PARTY] ........................................ 46 ­ [CANDLE LIGHT] .......................... 46 ­ [BABY1]/[BABY2] .......................... 46 ­ [PET] ............................................. 47 ­ [SUNSET]...................................... 47 ­ [HIGH SENS.]................................ 48 ­ [STARRY SKY].............................. 48 ­ [FIREWORKS]............................... 49 ­ [BEACH] ........................................ 49 ­ [SNOW] ......................................... 49 ­ [AERIAL PHOTO].......................... 49 ­ [UNDERWATER]........................... 50 Motion Picture Mode............................... 51 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture........................... 53 Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) .................... 55 Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 57 · [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture............................................... 58 · [SENSITIVITY] Setting the light sensitivity ................ 60 · [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures .... 60 · [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures ..... 61 6 VQT1B86 · [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio .... 62 · [AF MODE] Setting the focus method.................. 62 · [STABILIZER] Detecting jitter and compensating for it .................................................. 63 · [BURST] Taking Pictures using Burst.............. 64 · [AF ASSIST LAMP] Focusing in low light conditions becomes easier ................................ 65 · [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places ....................................... 66 · [COL.MODE] Setting a color effect and picture quality for the recorded picture ......... 66 · [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure of pictures ............................................. 79 · [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures .... 80 · [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller................ 80 · [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it...... 81 · [ASPECT CONV.] Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture.................................... 82 · [COPY] Copying the picture data................... 83 · [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory or a card................................................ 84 Connecting to other equipment Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)................................... 67 Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)............................ 67 Using the Playback Zoom ....................... 68 Playing Back Motion Pictures/ Pictures with Audio.............................. 69 Creating still pictures from a motion picture...................................... 70 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 72 · [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a fixed duration............................ 72 · [FAVORITE] Setting your favorite pictures ............ 74 · [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] To display the picture rotated ........... 74 · [DATE STAMP] Stamping information such as the date on the recorded pictures........... 75 · [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print and the number of prints ............................... 77 Connecting to a PC................................. 85 Printing the Pictures................................88 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...... 92 Others Screen Display........................................93 Cautions for Use ..................................... 95 Message Display ....................................97 Troubleshooting ......................................99 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time .................104 Specifications........................................107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)........................ 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)..................................112 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........113 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)..................................115 Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) ............................... 116 Index .....................................................118 7 VQT1B86 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM Strap Battery Carrying Case · 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. (P13) · For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) · If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DMW-BCE10PP DE-A39B 3 4 K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 5 6 VFC4090 7 Names of the Components VYQ3914 1 2 3 1 Flash (P34) 2 Lens (P5, 96) 3 Self-timer indicator (P38) AF assist lamp (P65) 8 VQT1B86 Preparation 4 5 13 Microphone (P51, 62, 80) 14 Shutter button (P22, 51) 15 Mode dial (P15) 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 Strap eyelet Lens barrel [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P85, 88, 92) [DC IN] socket (P85, 88) · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). · This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it. 6 7 89 4 LCD monitor (P21, 31, 93) 5 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer button (P38) 4/[REV] button (P28) 1/Flash setting button (P34) 3/Exposure compensation (P39)/ Auto bracket (P40)/ White balance fine adjustment (P59)/ Backlight compensation in simple mode (P25) button In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.: When you press the 4 button 20 21 22 20 Tripod receptacle · When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 21 Card/Battery door (P12) 22 Release lever (P12) 6 Status indicator (P19, 21) 7 [MENU/SET] button (P14) 8 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button (P31, 33) 9 [FUNC] (P57)/Delete (P29) button 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P14) 11 Zoom lever (P26) 12 Speaker (P69) 9 VQT1B86 Preparation 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. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P22) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Charge the battery. (P10) · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P29) 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P12) Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. · When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P13) Refer to P13 when you use a card. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. · Set the clock. (P14) OFF ON 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. 10 VQT1B86 Preparation · Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green. · Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 120 minutes). · When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, read P12. About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) The battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode [ ]) Number of Approx. 280 pictures recordable pictures (Approx. 140 min) 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. · After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. · The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. · The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted. · The battery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged. · Use the dedicated charger and battery. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. · Do not disassemble or modify the charger. Recording conditions by CIPA standard · Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ · Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). · Using the supplied battery. · Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1].) · 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 decreases. ¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases when the power LCD function or high angle mode (P33) are used. · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. 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 70.] 11 VQT1B86 Preparation Playback time Playback time Approx. 300 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 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery · Check that this unit is turned off. · Prepare a card. (optional) · You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P13) Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above. · The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts. When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes · When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, [CHARGE] indicator flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. · The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. · 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. Charging conditions · Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.) · The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding). 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. · Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP). · If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 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. A B 12 VQT1B86 Preparation B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. About the Built-in Memory/the Card (optional) The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. Built-in Memory [ ] · You can record or play back pictures with the built-in memory. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.) · The built-in memory capacity is about 27 MB. · Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320k240 pixels) when recording motion pictures to the built-in memory. (P51) Card [ ] You can record or play back pictures on a card. Card (optional) · The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. · 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. · The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Both types of card are equipped with a Write-Protect switch A that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If 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 slid to the other side, these functions become available.) 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. · Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). · Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. · The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. · Do not insert or remove the battery or the card while this unit is turned on. The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged. Be particularly careful while the built-in memory or the card is being accessed. (P21) · We recommend using a Panasonic card. 2 13 VQT1B86 Preparation · This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system. · 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. If you also order a photo studio to print pictures, ask the photo studio before printing.) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) · Refer to P104 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card. · We recommend using High Speed SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards when recording motion pictures. (P51) · 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. (P84) · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. OFF ON PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons C: Mode dial 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. : : CLOCK SET 00 : 00 JAN . 11 . 2007 M/D/Y SELECT SET CANCEL EXIT MENU A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P55) · 2/1: Select the desired item. · 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. · : Cancel without setting the clock. 14 VQT1B86 Preparation 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. · Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct. Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. (P57) 3 Press 1 and then perform steps 2 and 3 to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. · You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P18) About the Mode Dial If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a close-up picture of a subject or to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose. Selecting the mode Align a desired mode with the part A. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.) SCN NORMAL PICTURE · The above screen B appears on the LCD monitor if the mode dial is rotated. (P20) The mode currently selected appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is turned on. SCN · When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However, the clock setting is canceled after this length of time. In this case, set the clock again. · You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. · If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [DATE STAMP] (P75) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. (P78) 15 VQT1B86 Preparation Basic : Normal picture mode (P22) Use this mode for normal recording. : Simple mode (P24) This mode is recommended for beginners. : Playback mode (P29) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. Advanced : Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode (P41) This mode automatically sets the optimal ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according to the movement and the brightness of the subject. : Macro mode (P42) This allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject. : Scene mode (P43) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. : Motion picture mode (P51) This mode allows you to record motion pictures. : Print mode (P88) Use this to print pictures. Setting the Menu Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU 1/3 AWB AUTO A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings · Rotate the zoom lever while selecting the menu item to switch to the next/previous page easily. · The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. About the menu icons [REC] mode menu (P57): This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. [PLAY] mode menu (P72): This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]. [SCENE MODE] menu (P43): This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]. [SETUP] menu (P18): This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. Setting menu items · The following example shows how to set [AUDIO REC.] when normal picture mode [ ] is selected. 16 VQT1B86 Preparation 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU Closing the menu screen Press [MENU/SET]. · When the mode dial is set to [ ]/ [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ], you can also close the menu screen by pressing the shutter button halfway. Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1/ 3 AWB AUTO 1 Press 2 on a menu screen. REC AUDIO REC. SENSITIVITY AF MODE STABILIZER BURST AF ASSIST LAMP SELECT EXIT 2/ 3 REC W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT 1/3 OFF AWB AUTO MODE1 OFF ON MENU EXIT MENU · Press 4 at A to switch to the next screen. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon. SETUP 1/4 2 Press 1. REC AUDIO REC. AF MODE STABILIZER BURST AF ASSIST LAMP SELECT SET MENU 2/3 CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE n0 OFF OFF ON MODE1 OFF ON TRAVEL DATE SELECT EXIT MENU 3 Press 1. SETUP CLOCK SET WORLD TIME MONITOR GUIDE LINE n0 OFF 1/4 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting. REC AUDIO REC. AF MODE STABILIZER BURST AF ASSIST LAMP SELECT SET MENU 2/3 OFF ON MODE1 OFF ON TRAVEL DATE SELECT EXIT MENU · Select a menu item next and set it. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. REC AUDIO REC. AF MODE STABILIZER BURST AF ASSIST LAMP SELECT 2/3 ON MODE1 OFF ON MENU MENU /SET EXIT 17 VQT1B86 Preparation About the Setup Menu · Set items as required. (Refer to P18 to 20 for each menu item.) · Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P20) · [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. [CLOCK SET] (Changing the date and time.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Change date and time. (P14) MENU /SET [AUTO REVIEW] (Displaying the recorded picture.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [3SEC.] [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. · The auto review function is not activated in motion picture mode [ ]. · When pictures are recorded in auto bracket (P40) or burst mode (P64), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) · The auto review function is activated while pictures with audio (P62) are being recorded regardless of its setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) · The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode, in motion picture mode [ ] or when [AUDIO REC.] or [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode is set to [ON]. MENU /SET [POWER SAVE] (Turning off this unit automatically.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], [OFF] · Press the shutter button halfway or turn this unit off and on to cancel power save mode. · Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] when economy mode is activated and [5MIN.] in simple mode [ ]. · Power save mode is not activated in the following cases. ­ When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) ­ When connecting to a PC or a printer ­ When recording or playing back motion pictures ­ During a slide show (P72) MENU /SET [ECONOMY] (Turning off the LCD monitor automatically.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the LCD monitor is turned off automatically while the camera is not in use, to save battery life when recording. [LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in recording mode. [LEVEL 2]: The LCD monitor turns off if the camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in recording mode or for about 5 seconds after taking a picture. [OFF]: Economy mode cannot be activated. · The LCD monitor is turned off while the flash is being charged. MENU /SET 18 VQT1B86 Preparation · The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. · Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.]. [However, power save mode is not activated when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] · The brightness of the LCD monitor is not reduced in Power LCD mode and high angle mode. · Economy mode is not activated in the following cases. ­ In simple mode [ ] ­ When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) ­ While a menu screen is displayed ­ While the self-timer is set ­ While recording motion pictures [WORLD TIME] (P55) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the time in your home area and travel destination. [ ]: Your home area [ ]: Travel destination area MENU /SET [TRAVEL DATE] (P53) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. [SET], [OFF] MENU /SET [BEEP] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) This allows you to set the beep. [BEEP LEVEL] [ ]: No operation sound [ ]: Soft operation sound [ ]: Loud operation sound [BEEP TONE]: 1 / 2 / 3 MENU /SET [SHUTTER] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) This allows you to set the shutter sound. [SHUTTER VOL.] [ ]: No shutter sound [ ]: Soft shutter sound [ ]: Loud shutter sound [SHUTTER TONE]: 1 / 2 / 3 MENU /SET [MONITOR] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. MENU /SET [GUIDE LINE] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. (P31, 32) You can also set whether or not to have the recording information and histogram displayed when the guide lines are displayed. [REC. INFO.]: [ON]/[OFF] [HISTOGRAM]:[ON]/[OFF] [PATTERN]: [ ]/[ ] MENU /SET [VOLUME] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps from level 6 to 0. · When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. MENU /SET [NO.RESET] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. · The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P86) · 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 after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. MENU /SET 19 VQT1B86 Preparation · To reset the folder number to 100, format (P84) 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. [RESET] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings. · [FAVORITE] (P74) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is fixed to [ON]. · If the [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. ­ The birthday settings for [BABY1]/ [BABY2] (P46) and [PET] (P47) in scene mode. ­ The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P53) ­ The [WORLD TIME] (P55) setting. · The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. MENU /SET [TV ASPECT] (Playback mode only) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set to match the type of TV. [ ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [ ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. MENU /SET [SCENE MENU] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the screen that will appear when the mode dial is set to [ ]. [AUTO]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. MENU /SET [DIAL DISPLAY] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set whether or not to show the mode dial display when the mode dial is rotated. [ON], [OFF] MENU /SET [VIDEO OUT] (Playback mode only) (P92) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set to match the color television system in each country. [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. MENU /SET [LANGUAGE] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH], [DEUTSCH], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]¢ , [ ] ¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX30P · If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language. MENU /SET 20 VQT1B86 Preparation LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display Screen display in normal picture mode [ ] (at the time of purchase) 10 Built-in memory/Card · The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ­ When using the built-in memory ­ When using the card · Do not do the following when the access indication lamps lights. The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally. ­ Turn this unit off. ­ Remove the battery or the card. (when using a card) ­ Shake or bump this unit. ­ Disconnect the AC adaptor. (DMW-AC5PP; optional) (when using the AC adaptor) · Do not do the above when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted (P84). · The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. 11 Shutter speed (P22) 12 Aperture value (P22) · If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red. (They do not turn red when the flash is activated.) 13 Optical Image Stabilizer (P63) · Refer to P93 for information about other screen displays. Switching the screen display You can change the screen display by pressing [DISPLAY]. This allows you to display information while taking pictures such as the picture size or the number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information. Refer to P31 for details. 12 13 34 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 F2.8 1/30 12 11 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P34) · If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red. 3 AF area (P22) · The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places. 4 Focus (P22) 5 Picture size (P61) 6 Quality (P61) : Jitter alert (P24) 7 Battery indication · The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery. · It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) connected. 8 Number of recordable pictures (P104) 9 Recording state 21 VQT1B86 Basic Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. F2.8 1/25 1: Shutter button · The status indicator 3 lights for about 1 second when you turn this unit on 2. 1 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. · The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green. 3: Aperture value 4: Shutter speed · The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶. · The subject is not focused in the following cases. ­ The focus indication blinks (green). ­ The AF area turns white to red or there is no AF area. ­ The focus sound beeps 4 times. · If the distance is beyond the focus range, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. 4 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture. A: Flash B: AF assist lamp C: When holding the camera vertically 2 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on. Using the flash If the camera determines that the place where the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is activated when the shutter button is pressed fully. (When the flash is set to AUTO [ ]/AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ].) · You can switch the flash setting to match the recording. (P34) 22 VQT1B86 Basic · When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment however the recorded picture will not be affected. · Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. · Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. · Do not touch the front of the lens. Exposure (P39) · If you select normal picture mode [ ] the exposure is automatically adjusted to an appropriate exposure (AE=Auto Exposure). However, depending on recording conditions such as the backlight, the picture will become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure. This allows you to take bright pictures. Focusing (P23, 42) If you select normal picture mode [ ], the picture is automatically focused (AF= Auto Focus). However, one of the subjects in the picture may not be properly focused. The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶. ­ When there are both near and distant subjects in a scene. ­ When there is dirt or dust on glass between the lens and the subject. ­ When there are illuminated or glittering objects around the subject. ­ When taking a picture in dark places. ­ When the subject is moving fast. ­ When the scene has low contrast. ­ When recording a very bright subject. ­ When taking close-up pictures of a subject. ­ When jitter occurs. Try the AF/AE lock technique or macro mode. Color (P58) · The color of the subject will differ if the color of the light surrounding it differs such as when the light comes from sunlight or halogen lighting. However, this unit automatically adjusts the hue to one close to real life. (auto white balance) Set the white balance if you want to change the hue you get with auto white balance. When you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock) When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area. 7 In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure. · The focus indication lights when the subject is focused. 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. 4 Press the shutter button fully. · You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button fully. F4.5 1/125 F4.5 1/125 23 VQT1B86 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is set to [ON]) · Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. · Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. Preventing jitter (camera shake) · Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. · If jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple. Basic menu settings 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the desired menu item and then press 1. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET MENU ENLARGE 4"k6"/10k15cm E-MAIL F2.8 1/10 SELECT SET · When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful how you hold the camera (P22). The use of the self-timer prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P38). · Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. ­ Slow sync./Red-eye reduction (P34) ­ [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P45) ­ [NIGHT SCENERY] (P45) ­ [PARTY] (P46) ­ [CANDLE LIGHT] (P46) ­ [STARRY SKY] (P48) ­ [FIREWORKS] (P49) ­ When the shutter speed is slowed in [SLOW SHUTTER] (P66) 3 Press 3/4 to select the desired setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. · You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Settings in Simple mode [PICT.MODE] [ENLARGE] Suitable for enlarging the pictures to be printed to 8qk10q size, letter size etc. Suitable for regular size printing. Suitable for attaching pictures to e-mails or adding pictures to websites. [4qk6q/ 10k15cm] [E-MAIL] 24 VQT1B86 Basic [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF] The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [ON] The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. · [SENSITIVITY] (P60): This setting becomes the same as when the highest ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO800] in Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. (P41) · [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P60, 61): ENLARGE]: : (7M)/ ­[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: : (2.5M EZ)/ ­[ E-MAIL]: : (0.3M EZ)/ · [AF MODE] (P62): [ ] · [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P65): [ON] · You cannot use the following functions. ­ High angle mode ­ White balance fine adjustment ­ Exposure compensation ­ Auto bracket ­ [AUDIO REC.] ­ [D.ZOOM] ­ [BURST] ­ [SLOW SHUTTER] ­ [COL.MODE] ­ [GUIDE LINE] · You cannot set the following items in simple mode. ­ [TRAVEL DATE] ­ [WORLD TIME] The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. ­[ [BEEP] [OFF] No operation sound [LOW] Soft operation sound [HIGH] Loud operation sound [CLOCK SET] Change date and time. (P14) 4qk6q/10k15cm] or [ E-MAIL] is · If [ set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated. (P26) · The settings for [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes. · The settings for [WORLD TIME] (P19), [MONITOR] (P19), [TRAVEL DATE] (P19), [BEEP] (P19), [SHUTTER] (P19), [NO.RESET] (P19) and [LANGUAGE] (P20) in the [SETUP] menu are applied to simple mode. Other Settings in Simple mode In simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. · Focus range: 30 cm (0.98 feet) to ¶ (Tele) 5 cm (0.16 feet) to ¶ (Wide) · [POWER SAVE] (P18): [5MIN.] · [ECONOMY] (P18): [OFF] · Self-timer (P38): 10 seconds · Optical Image Stabilizer (P63): [MODE2] · [W.BALANCE] (P58): [AWB] 25 VQT1B86 Basic Press 3. · When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. Press 3 again to cancel this function. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. W T 7 7 BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, --: Not available) Aspect ratio (P60) Picture size (P25, 61) / (7M) (6M) (5.5M) (5M EZ) 4.3k ± 3.6k -- Maximum Extended zoom optical magnification zoom (Tele) · We recommend using the flash when you use the backlight compensation function. (The flash is fixed to Forced ON [ ].) · The flash setting is fixed to AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] when the backlight compensation function is set to [OFF]. Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (1M EZ) / (0.3M EZ) / (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) 5.3k ± You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle with the 3.6k optical zoom. (35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 100 mm) To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 5.3k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( / / ). To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 7M (7 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. W T · The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. · If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. · The lens barrel (P9) extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated. 26 VQT1B86 Basic · In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording. · "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". · If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function. · The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1k) when the extended optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction. · The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. · In motion picture mode [ ] and [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode, the extended optical zoom does not work. 3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. REC SLOW SHUTTER D.ZOOM COL.MODE CLOCK SET SELECT SET MENU 3/3 1/8 OFF ON MENU /SET 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. · You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Entering the digital zoom range The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again. [OFF]: W [ON]: W T T Using the Digital Zoom Further extending the zoom A maximum of 14.3k zoom can be achieved with the 3.6k optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] mode menu. However, if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 21.4k zoom can be achieved with the 5.3k extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom. Menu operation W T 1 Press [MENU/SET]. · When a scene mode is selected, select the [REC] menu ( ) and then press 1. (When using the digital zoom and the extended optical zoom [ ] (3M EZ) at the same time) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extended optical zoom · A big AF area (P62) is displayed when using the digital zoom. Also, the stabilizer function may not be effective. · In digital zoom, the larger the picture the lower the picture quality. 2 Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM] and then press 1. 27 VQT1B86 Basic · When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P38) for taking pictures. · The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. · The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: ­ In simple mode [ ]. ­ In intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ]. ­ In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET] and [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode. Enlarging the picture 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (T). · Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8k magnification. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. REVIEW4X 1X 8X DELETE 1 Press 4 [REV]. REVIEW1X · When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. Deleting the recorded picture during Review (Quick deletion) A single picture, multiple pictures or all the pictures can be deleted during review. Refer to P29 to 30 for information about how to delete pictures. EXIT 4X DELETE · The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. · Review is canceled when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the 4 [REV] is pressed again. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. REVIEW1X · When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). EXIT 4X DELETE 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture 28 VQT1B86 Basic Playing back/Deleting Pictures The picture data on the built-in memory is played back or deleted when a card is not inserted. The picture data on the card is played back or deleted when a card is inserted. (P13) Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures. Playing back pictures · In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P67), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. Press 2/1 to select the picture. 1/3 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. · This camera is based on the DCF standard "Design rule for Camera File system" which was established by the "JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)". · The LCD monitor may not be able to display the details of the recorded pictures. You can use the playback zoom (P68) to check the details of the pictures. · If you play back pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate. (The pictures are displayed as [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] on the screen.) · If you change a folder name or file name on your PC, the pictures may not play back on the camera. · If you play back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated by [--] and the screen may turn black. · Depending on the subject, an interference fringe may appear on the screen. This is called moire. This is not a malfunction. To delete a single picture 1/3 1 Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? YES NO 10:00 DEC. 1.2007 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward · The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture. · If you keep pressing 2/1, the number of pictures forwarded/ rewound increases.