User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX33

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX33 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 VQT1J82 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. RBRC TM Li-ion A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. 2 VQT1J82 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. 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. Product Identification Marking is loacated on the bottom of units. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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. 3 VQT1J82 Before Use Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX33 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. About the battery charger -If you see this symbolInformation 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. 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. 4 VQT1J82 Before Use 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 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. · 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. · Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. · 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". (P101) 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 (still pictures only) 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 Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 5 VQT1J82 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 ............... 14 About the Mode Dial ............................... 15 Setting the Menu..................................... 16 About the Setup Menu ............................ 17 LCD Monitor Display/Switching the LCD Monitor Display ....................................... 20 Basic Taking Pictures ....................................... 22 Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto 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 ............... 28 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor ........................... 31 · Changing the information displayed .......................................... 31 · Brightening the LCD Monitor ............ 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 Taking Close-up Pictures........................ 40 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) ................ 41 · [PORTRAIT]...................................... 42 · [SOFT SKIN]..................................... 42 · [SELF PORTRAIT]............................ 43 · [SCENERY] ...................................... 43 · [SPORTS] ......................................... 43 · [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ......................... 43 · [NIGHT SCENERY] .......................... 44 · [FOOD] ............................................ 44 · [PARTY]............................................ 44 · [CANDLE LIGHT].............................. 44 · [BABY1]/[BABY2].............................. 45 · [PET]................................................. 46 · [SUNSET] ......................................... 46 · [HIGH SENS.] ................................... 46 · [HI-SPEED BURST].......................... 47 · [STARRY SKY] ................................. 47 · [FIREWORKS] .................................. 48 · [BEACH] ........................................... 48 · [SNOW]............................................. 49 · [AERIAL PHOTO] ............................. 49 · [UNDERWATER] .............................. 49 Motion Picture Mode............................... 50 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture .............................. 51 Displaying the Time at the Travel Destination (World Time) ........................ 53 Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 55 · [W.BALANCE]................................... 56 · [INTELLIGENT ISO] ......................... 58 · [SENSITIVITY].................................. 59 · [ASPECT RATIO] ............................. 59 · [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] .................... 60 · [AUDIO REC.]................................... 61 · [AF MODE] ....................................... 61 · [STABILIZER] ................................... 63 · [BURST]............................................ 63 · [AF ASSIST LAMP]........................... 64 · [SLOW SHUTTER] ........................... 65 6 VQT1J82 · [COL.MODE]..................................... 65 Taking and viewing clipboard pictures (Clipboard mode) .................................... 66 Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ................................................ 69 Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ............................... 69 Using the Playback Zoom ....................... 70 Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio ............................................... 71 Creating still pictures from a motion picture ..................................................... 72 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 74 · [SLIDE SHOW] ................................. 74 · [CATEGORY].................................... 76 · [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] ............. 78 · [FAVORITE]...................................... 79 · [TITLE EDIT]..................................... 79 · [TEXT STAMP] ................................. 81 · [DPOF PRINT] .................................. 83 · [PROTECT]....................................... 85 · [AUDIO DUB.] .................................. 86 · [RESIZE]........................................... 86 · [TRIMMING]...................................... 87 · [ASPECT CONV.] ............................. 88 · [COPY].............................................. 89 · [FORMAT]......................................... 90 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ........................... 119 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) ..................................... 120 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ......... 121 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) ..................................... 123 Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada) ................................... 124 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC................................. 91 Printing the Pictures................................ 94 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen............................................... 97 Others Screen Display........................................ 99 Cautions for Use ................................... 101 Message Display .................................. 104 Troubleshooting .................................... 106 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time..................... 111 Specifications........................................ 115 7 VQT1J82 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 2 DMW-BCE10PP DE-A39B 3 4 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. · For information about optional accessories, refer to the "Digital Camera Accessory System". (P118) · 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. Names of the Components K1HA08CD0013 K1HA08CD0014 1 2 3 5 6 VFC4090 7 1 2 3 Flash (P34) Lens (P5, 102) Self-timer indicator (P38) AF assist lamp (P64) 4 VYQ3914 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM · Software Strap Battery Carrying Case 5 6 7 89 4 5 LCD monitor (P20, 31, 99) 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 (P57)/ · SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. · The card is optional. 8 VQT1J82 Preparation Backlight compensation in intelligent auto 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 · This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it. 20 21 22 6 7 8 9 Status indicator (P13, 18, 20, 22) [MENU/SET] button (P14) [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button (P31, 33) [FUNC] (P56)/Delete (P28) button 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) 10 11 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. 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P14) Zoom lever (P26) Speaker (P72) Microphone (P50, 61) Shutter button (P22, 50) Mode dial (P15) 1 Charge the battery. (P10) 16 17 18 19 16 Strap eyelet · We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 17 Lens barrel 18 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P91, 94, 97) 19 [DC IN] socket (P91, 94) · Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). · The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 9 VQT1J82 Preparation 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. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P22) 4 Play back the pictures. · 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 P11. 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P28) 10 VQT1J82 Preparation · After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device 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. · 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. 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 in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and High angle mode (P33). · 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.] Playback time 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 recordable pictures Approx. 280 pictures (Approx.140 min) 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 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 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 · The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. 11 VQT1J82 Preparation · 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). · 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. · 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 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. B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. 12 VQT1J82 Preparation · 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. (P20) · We recommend using a Panasonic card. Card (optional) · The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. Read P5 for information about cards that can be used in this unit. · 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.) 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. You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P89) 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. · Clipboard pictures (P66) are stored on the built-in memory even if a card is inserted. Card [ ] When a card is inserted, you can record or play back pictures on a card. 2 · 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.) (P5) · Refer to P111 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. 13 VQT1J82 Preparation · 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. (P90) · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. : : Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P53) · 2/1: Select the desired item. · 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time. · : Cancel without setting the clock. 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. · 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 OFF ON 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 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. (P17) · When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be 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 time. In this case, set the clock again. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons C Mode dial 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 14 VQT1J82 Preparation · 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 [TEXT STAMP] (P81) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. · If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. · 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. Basic Normal picture mode (P22) Use this mode for normal recording. Intelligent auto mode (P24) 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. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with 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.) Use this mode to have the camera automatically handle all settings for taking pictures. Playback mode (P28) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. Advanced Macro mode (P40) This allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject. Scene mode (P41) This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Motion picture mode (P50) This mode allows you to record motion pictures. SCN SCN Clipboard mode (P66) Use this to take pictures, and play them back, as clipboard pictures. Print mode (P94) Use this to print pictures. 15 VQT1J82 Preparation Setting the Menu Displaying the menu screens 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is displayed. B A C A 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 (P55) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. [PLAY] mode menu (P74) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]. [SCENE MODE] menu (P41) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]. [SETUP] menu (P17) This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]. Setting menu items · The following example shows how to set [QUALITY] when normal picture mode [ ] is selected. · Press 4 at A to switch to the next screen. 2 Press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET 16 VQT1J82 Preparation 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 About the Setup Menu · Set items as required. · Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P19) · [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW], [POWER SAVE] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. [CLOCK SET] (P14) (Changing the date and time.) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Change date and time. MENU /SET 1 Press 2 on a menu screen. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon. [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. MENU /SET [OFF] [1SEC.] [3SEC.] 3 Press 1. [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 [ ]. · The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P40), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P47) in scene mode, burst mode (P63) and when recording still pictures with audio (P61). (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.], [SELF PORTRAIT] (P43) or [HI-SPEED BURST] (P47) in scene mode is set to [ON]. · In Intelligent auto mode [ ], the auto review function is fixed to [1SEC.]. · Select a menu item next and set it. 17 VQT1J82 Preparation [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. · The power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] in the economy mode and to [5MIN.] in the intelligent auto mode [ ] and clipboard 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 MENU /SET · The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again. · The power save setting time is set to [2 MIN.]. [However, in the intelligent auto mode [ ], it is set to [5 MIN.], and when the AC adapter (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is used, the power save function does not work.] · 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 clipboard 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] (P53) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set the time in your home area and travel destination. 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. MENU /SET [ [ ]: ]: Travel destination area Your home area [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 [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. [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. MENU /SET [REC. INFO.]: [HISTOGRAM]: [PATTERN]: [ON]/[OFF] [ON]/[OFF] [ ]/[ ] · The LCD monitor is turned off while the flash is being charged. 18 VQT1J82 Preparation · It is not possible to set the guidelines display in the clipboard mode [ ]. [TRAVEL DATE] (P51) 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. MENU /SET 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. · To reset the folder number to 100, format (P90) 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. When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition, [FAVORITE] (P79) in [PLAY] mode menu is set to OFF, and [ROTATE DISP.] (P78) and [INITIAL DISP.] (P66) in clipboard mode menu are set to ON. ­ The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P45) and [PET] (P46) in scene mode. ­ The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P51) ­ The [WORLD TIME] (P53) setting. · The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. MENU /SET [BEEP LEVEL] [ [ [ ]: ]: ]: No operation sound Soft operation sound Loud operation sound 1 [BEEP TONE]: / 2 / 3 [SHUTTER] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) This allows you to set the shutter sound. MENU /SET [SHUTTER VOL.] [ [ [ ]: ]: ]: No shutter sound Soft shutter sound Loud shutter sound 1 [SHUTTER TONE]: / 2 / 3 [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 [VIDEO OUT] (Playback mode only) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set to match the color television system in each country. MENU /SET [NTSC]: [PAL]: Video output is set to NTSC system. Video output is set to PAL system. [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. (P92) · A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. MENU /SET [TV ASPECT] (Playback mode only) (P97) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P16) Set to match the type of TV. MENU /SET 19 VQT1J82 Preparation [ [ ]: ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. LCD Monitor Display/ Switching the LCD Monitor Display Screen display in normal picture mode [ ] (at the time of purchase) [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 [ ]. MENU /SET 12 13 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 F2.8 1/30 [AUTO]: [OFF]: The [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears. The recording screen in the currently selected scene mode appears. 1 2 12 11 [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 Recording mode Flash mode (P34) · If you press the shutter button halfway when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red. AF area (P22) · The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark places. Focus (P22) Picture size (P60) Quality (P60) : Jitter alert (P24) Battery indication [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-FX33P · If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language. MENU /SET 3 4 5 6 7 · 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 9 Number of recordable pictures (P111) Recording state 10 Built-in memory/Card 20 VQT1J82 Preparation · 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. (P90) · 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 P99 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. 21 VQT1J82 Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 1/30 · The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) (1: Shutter button) 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 [ ]/Slow sync./Red-eye reduction .) · You can switch the flash setting to match the recording. (P34) 22 VQT1J82 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, 40) 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. For information on the face detection function, read P61. Color (P56, 57) 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. Adjust the white balance finely for additional white balance adjustment. 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. 6 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. F2.8 1/125 F2.8 1/125 We recommend that you use the face detection function when taking pictures of people. (P61) 23 VQT1J82 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P78) 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 using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. The following functions work automatically in the intelligent auto mode [ ]. Stabilizer function (P63) Jitter is detected and stabilized. Intelligent ISO sensitivity (P58) The camera will automatically set the appropriate ISO sensitivity and the shutter speed to the movement of the subject and the surrounding brightness. Face detection (P61) The camera can automatically detect a person's face and will adjust the focus and exposure to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. Scene detection The camera will distinguish the scene that matches the subject and the recording conditions. ([ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable.) Determined scene [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] · The camera may distinguish different scenes for the same subject depending on the recording conditions. F2.8 1/10 · When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful how you hold the camera. 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 ­ [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ­ [NIGHT SCENERY] ­ [PARTY] ­ [CANDLE LIGHT] ­ [STARRY SKY] ­ [FIREWORKS] ­ When the shutter speed is slowed in [SLOW SHUTTER] 24 VQT1J82 Basic Quick AF As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. Changing the settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the [REC] mode menu or the [SETUP] menu, and then select the item to set. (P16) Items that can be set Menu Item [ASPECT RATIO] (P59) [PICT.SIZE] (P60) [REC] mode menu [STABILIZER] (P63) [BURST] (P63) [COL.MODE] (P65) [CLOCK SET] (P14) [WORLD TIME] (P53) [SETUP] menu [TRAVEL DATE] (P51) [BEEP] (P19) [LANGUAGE] (P20) · The available settings for the following items will differ when used with other [REC] modes. ­ [PICT.SIZE] ­ [STABILIZER] ­ [COL.MODE] · The settings for [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], and [LANGUAGE] in the intelligent auto mode [ ] will also be reflected in other [REC] modes. · The settings for [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY], [WORLD TIME], [MONITOR], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET], [DIAL DISPLAY], and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu (P17) will also be reflected in the intelligent auto mode [ ]. Other settings in intelligent auto mode [ ] In intelligent auto mode [ ], other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated. · [AUTO REVIEW] (P17): [1SEC.] · [POWER SAVE] (P18): [5MIN.] · Self-timer (P38): 10 seconds · [W.BALANCE] (P56): [AWB] · [QUALITY] (P60): [ ] [ (0.3M EZ): set to [ ]] · [AF MODE] (P61): [ ] (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected) · [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P64): [ON] · You cannot use the following functions. ­ [GUIDE LINE] ­ Exposure compensation ­ Auto bracket ­ White balance fine adjustment ­ [AUDIO REC.] ­ [D.ZOOM] ­ [SLOW SHUTTER] 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. Press 3. · When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. Press 3 again to cancel this function. A 25 VQT1J82 Basic · Either AUTO [ ] or Forced OFF [ ] can be selected for the flash. When AUTO ] is selected, AUTO [ ], [ AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. ] is selected, [i-NIGHT · When AUTO [ SCENERY] scene mode is not identified. · When Forced OFF [ ] is selected, [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] scene mode is not identified. · If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene mode has been identified as [i-NIGHT SCENERY], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, --: Not available) Aspect ratio (P59) Picture size (P60) Maximum Extended zoom magnifioptical cation (Tele) zoom (8M) (7M) (6M) 3.6k -- Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) (5M EZ) (4.5M EZ) (3.5M EZ) (3M EZ) (2M EZ) (0.3M EZ) (2.5M EZ) 4.6k ± 5.7k ± 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 5.7k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio ( / / ). To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) (2M EZ) Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 8M (8.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. · 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 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. Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. 26 VQT1J82 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.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode, the extended optical zoom does not work. 3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. 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 22.7k zoom can be achieved with the 5.7k 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] mode 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 (P61) 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. · When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P38) for taking pictures. 2 Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM] and then press 1. 27 VQT1J82 Basic · The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. · The digital zoom does not work in the following cases: ­ In [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET], [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode. ­ When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set to [ON] 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) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position. You can check the recorded pictures while still in [REC] mode. A · 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 P28 to 30 for information about how to delete pictures. · When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). 1 Press 4 [REV]. · 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. · You can change the information displayed during review by pressing [DISPLAY]. 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. Playing back/Deleting Pictures 2: 1: Play back the previous picture Play back the next picture 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 28 VQT1J82 Basic played back or deleted when a card is inserted. You can only play back and delete clipboard pictures in clipboard mode [ ] (P66). Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Check the pictures one by one and delete unwanted pictures. Playing back pictures Press 2/1 to select the picture. 2: 1: Play back the previous picture Play back the next picture Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playback. A B · 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 (P70) 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. · The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAY] mode. · 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 Press [ ] while the picture is being played back. 2: 1: Fast rewind Fast forward 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. · 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. · In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P69), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. MENU /SET · While the picture is being deleted, [ appears on the screen. To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ [ALL DELETE] ] 1 Press [ ] twice. 29 VQT1J82 Basic 2 Press 3/4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MENU /SET MENU /SET · [MULTI DELETE] > step 3. · [ALL DELETE] > step 5. · [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] (When [FAVORITE] (P79) is set only) > step 5. (However, this cannot be selected if none of the pictures have [ ] displayed.) 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) · When you delete pictures, only pictures in either of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted. (You cannot delete pictures in both the built-in memory and the card at the same time.) · The message [DELETE ALL DATA EXCLUDING CLIPBOARD? ] and [DELETE ALL PICTURES ON THE MEMORY CARD ?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE] in playback mode and the message [DELETE ALL CLIPPED PICTURES?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE] in clipboard mode [ ]. · The message [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] appears if you selected [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]. · If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the deleting will stop halfway. · Repeat the above procedure. · [ ] appears on the selected pictures. If 4 is pressed again, the setting is canceled. · The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture is protected and cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting and then delete the picture. (P85) 4 Press [ ]. 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. · Do not turn off the camera while deleting. · When deleting pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). · It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures at one time using [MULTI DELETE]. · The greater the number of pictures the longer it takes to delete them. · If there are pictures that are protected [ ] (P85), do not conform to the DCF standard or are in a card with the Write-Protect switch slid to the [LOCK] side, they are not deleted even if [ALL DELETE] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] is selected. 30 VQT1J82 Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Changing the information displayed In recording mode 6 6 DISPLAY/LCD MODE A LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. · When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P70), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P74), you can only select "Normal display H" or "No display J". In Intelligent auto mode [