User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FX8

Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX8EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT0R45 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. · Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. · SD Logo is a trademark. · Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 2 VQT0R45 Before Use Digital Camera The rating plate is on the underside of the Digital Camera. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó. Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. Before Use Remove the Connector Cover. How to replace the Fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) 3 VQT0R45 Before Use Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. 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. Care for the camera · Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures may be disabled, or the lens may be damaged. · Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera. When you use the camera on a beach etc., take care so that sand or dust does not get into the camera. · When you use the camera on a rainy day or on a beach, take care so that water does not get into the camera. · If seawater splashes onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again with a dry cloth. About the LCD monitor · Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. It may cause uneven colours on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the LCD monitor. · In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. · If the camera is extremely cold when you turn the camera on, the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this will not be recorded on the pictures in the card. 4 VQT0R45 Before Use About the Lens · Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but irreversible damage to your eye. · Do not press the lens strongly. · Leaving the camera with the lens facing the sun may cause a malfunction. Be careful when you put the camera outside or near a window. About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows: Be careful of condensation since it causes stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction. · When the camera is brought inside from the cold to a warm room. · When the camera is moved from outside to an air-conditioned car. · When cool wind from an air conditioner or other is directly blown onto the camera. · In humid places Put the camera into plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient temperature to avoid condensation. In case of condensation, turn the camera off and then leave it for about 2 hours. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. If you will not be using the camera for a long time · Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) · Be sure to remove the battery and the card from the camera. · When the battery is left inserted in the camera for a long time, discharge takes place even if the camera is turned off. If you leave the battery inserted for an extended period of time, it will be excessively discharged and it may become unusable even after it is charged. · To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once every year and storing it again after you completely use up the charged capacity. · When you keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend storing it with the desiccant (silica gel). 5 VQT0R45 Before Use About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. · EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed. 1 Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. 2 Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described. About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. About illustrations of the cursor button In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated below. MENU e.g.: When you press the 4 button REV 6 VQT0R45 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ....................... 2 About These Operating Instructions ......... 6 Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial ............................... 51 · Macro mode...................................... 51 · Motion image mode .......................... 51 · Scene mode...................................... 54 ­ Portrait mode ................................. 55 ­ Sports mode .................................. 55 ­ Food mode .................................... 56 ­ Scenery mode ............................... 56 ­ Night portrait mode ........................ 57 ­ Night scenery mode....................... 57 ­ Baby mode .................................... 58 ­ Soft skin mode............................... 59 ­ Party mode .................................... 59 ­ Fireworks mode ............................. 60 ­ Snow mode.................................... 60 ­ Self portrait mode .......................... 61 Preparation Accessories .............................................. 9 Names of the Components ..................... 10 Quick Guide ............................................ 12 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 13 About the Battery .................................... 14 Inserting/Removing the Battery .............. 15 Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 16 About the Card........................................ 17 Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size ..... 18 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 19 About the Setup Menu ............................ 20 About the LCD Monitor ........................... 24 Recording Menu Settings Using the [REC] mode menu .................. 62 · White Balance [W.BALANCE] .......... 63 · ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ......... 65 · Aspect Ratio [ASPECT RATIO] ........ 65 · Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] .................. 66 · Quality [QUALITY] ............................ 66 · Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] ....... 67 · AF Mode [AF MODE]........................ 67 · AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP] .......................... 68 · Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER]...... 69 · Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] .................... 70 · Colour Effect [COL.EFFECT]............ 70 · Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 70 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ....................................... 27 Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............. 32 Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) .............................................. 35 Using the Optical Zoom .......................... 36 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash........................ 37 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 40 Compensating the Exposure .................. 41 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 42 Optical Image Stabilizer.......................... 43 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 44 Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures ............................. 46 9 Pictures Multi Playback........................ 47 Using the Playback Zoom ....................... 48 Deleting Pictures..................................... 49 7 VQT0R45 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/ Motion Images..................................... 71 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 72 · Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW]................................. 73 · Displaying pictures in a direction at the time of recording [ROTATE DISP.] .............................. 74 · Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] ........ 75 · Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT].................................. 76 · Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] ................ 78 · Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] .................................. 79 · Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 80 · Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] ..................................... 81 · Clean-up [CLEAN UP] ...................... 82 · Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ......... 83 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre · For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 · For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 · Visit our website for product information · E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Technical Support for AV Software · For UK, ROI: 08701 505610 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK · Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday ­ Thursday 9.00 a.m. ­ 5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m. ­ 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays) · Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. · Most major credit and debit cards accepted. · All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. · It couldn't be simpler! · Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer [USB MODE] ................. 85 Connecting to a PC................................. 86 Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer.................................................. 88 Others Screen Display........................................ 92 Cautions for Use ..................................... 95 Message Display .................................... 97 Troubleshooting ...................................... 98 Specifications........................................ 102 8 VQT0R45 Preparation Preparation Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 2 RP-SD016B CGA-S005E 3 4 DE-A12A RJA0053-3X Standard Accessories 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (In the text, it is indicated as "Card") 2 Battery Pack (In the text, it is indicated as "Battery") 3 Battery Charger (In the text, it is indicated as "Charger") 4 AC Mains Lead 5 USB Connection Cable 6 AV Cable 7 CD-ROM 8 Strap 9 Battery Carrying Case Optional Accessories · Lithium Ion Battery CGA-S005E · Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-AC5 · SD Memory Card 1 GB: RP-SDK01G 512 MB: RP-SDK512 256 MB: RP-SDH256 128 MB: RP-SD128 64 MB: RP-SD064 32 MB: RP-SD032 · USB 2.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDUSB2E · CardBus PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC3E · PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC2E · SD-CF Adapter BN-SDCF1E · Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. 5 6 K1HA08CD0004 K1HA08CD0005 7 8 VFC4090 9 VYQ3509 9 VQT0R45 Preparation Names of the Components 1 2 3 1 Photo Flash (P37) 2 Lens (P5) 3 Self-timer Indicator (P40) AF Assist Lamp (P68) 4 5 6 7 89 4 LCD Monitor (P24, 92) 5 Cursor Buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P40) 4/[REV] Button (P35) 1/Flash Setting Button (P37) 3/Exposure Compensation (P41)/Auto Bracket (P42)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P64)/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P34) Button 6 [MENU] Button (P20) 7 Status Indicator (P14, 22) 8 [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] Button (P24, 25) 9 Single or Burst Mode (P44)/ Delete (P49) Button 10 VQT0R45 Preparation 10 11 12 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) Zoom Lever (P36, 70) Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43) Speaker (P71) Microphone (P52, 67) Shutter Button (P28, 52) Mode Dial (P27) 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 Strap Eyelet AV OUT DIGITAL DC IN 19 20 18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P84, 86, 88) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88) · Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). · This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is connected to it. 21 Tripod Receptacle · When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 22 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 23 Release lever (P15, 16) 21 22 OPEN LOCK 23 11 VQT0R45 Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. · Set the clock. (P19) 1 Charge the battery. (P13) · When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. OFF ON 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P15, 16) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take pictures. (P28) 4 Play back the pictures. 1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P46) 12 VQT0R45 Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 3 Detach the battery after charging is completed. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the AC mains lead. · After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet. · The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction. · The battery is exhausted when it is left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted. · Use the dedicated charger and battery. · Charge the battery with the charger indoors. · Do not disassemble or modify the charger. · The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. · When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights in green, charging starts. · When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 130 minutes), charging is completed. 13 VQT0R45 Preparation About the Battery Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).] Playback time Playback time Approx. 330 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. 130 min · The battery indication turns red and blinks. (When the LCD monitor is set to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.) · Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. The battery life The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standard (In normal picture mode) · CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Number of Approx. 300 pictures recordable pictures (Approx. 150 min) Charging time and the number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGA-S005E) are the same as above. · When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. Charging error · If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks in about 1 second cycles. In this case, disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and make sure that both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the [CHARGE] indicator still blinks even if you charge the battery for a while, consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre. · When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery. Charging conditions · Charge the battery under temperature of 10 oC to 35 oC. (Battery temperature should be the same.) · The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding). Recording conditions by CIPA standard · Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ · Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB). · Using the supplied battery. · Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. · Recording once every 30 seconds, with full flash every other recording. · Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording. · Turn the camera off every 10 recordings./ Leaving the camera until the battery is cooled down. ¢When the Power LCD function (P25) is used, the number of recordable pictures decreases. 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 taking pictures every 2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount (Approx. 75 pictures) when recording once every 30 seconds] 14 VQT0R45 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the release lever to the direction of arrow, and open the card/battery door. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever to the direction of arrow. OPEN LOCK OPEN LOCK · Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005E). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery fully paying attention to the direction of the battery. Remove: Slide the lock A to remove the battery. OPEN LOCK · If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). (P96) · 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. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P19) · Do not remove the card and the battery while the card is being accessed. The data on the card may be damaged. (P17) · Do not remove the battery with the camera turned on since 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. 15 VQT0R45 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card · Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. · Check the direction of the card. · Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. · The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 1 Slide the release lever to the direction of arrow, and open the card/battery door. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the release lever to the direction of arrow. OPEN LOCK · The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is turned on. · We recommend using Panasonic's SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) OPEN LOCK 2 Insert: Insert the card fully with the label side facing the front of the camera until it clicks. Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright. · If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. 16 VQT0R45 Preparation About the Card Access to the card When pictures are being recorded onto the card, the card access indication A lights red. 3 SD Memory Card On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to 1 GB). When the card access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted, or the card is cleaned up (P82) or formatted, do not: · turn the camera off. · remove the battery or the card. · shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally. About handling a card Transfer important pictures/motion images from your card to your PC periodically (P86). The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity, breakdown of the camera or a defective card. · Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment, format it with the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P83) SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch B that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.) 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) · This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications. · This unit does not support MultiMediaCard for recording motion images. · The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. · Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 17 VQT0R45 Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 69 145 290 600 1170 2320 4650 110 230 480 970 1900 3770 7550 7 16 33 67 130 260 520 15 32 65 130 250 510 1020 13 28 58 115 230 450 910 25 54 110 220 430 860 1720 (640k480 pixels) (2560k1440 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels) 5 12 25 51 99 195 390 11 24 49 100 195 380 770 9 19 39 79 150 300 610 17 37 75 150 290 590 1180 14 30 62 125 240 480 970 28 59 120 240 470 940 1880 22 46 94 190 370 730 1470 41 86 175 350 690 1370 2740 (2560k1920 pixels) (2048k1536 pixels) (1600k1200 pixels) (1280k960 pixels) · If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures more clearly. When you select a smaller picture size, you can record more pictures. · The numbers are approximations. (The numbers vary depending on the recording condition and the type of the card.) · The number of recordable pictures varies depending on subjects. · The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an approximation. 18 VQT0R45 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. 2 Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D]. CLOCK SET 10:00111.DEC.2005 D/M/Y PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SELECT SET EXIT MENU · When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears. · The screen disappears in about 5 seconds. Turn the camera on again or select [CLOCK SET] on the [SETUP] menu and then set the clock. (P20) · Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting. · Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on. 1 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 00 : 00 11. JAN . 2005 D/M/Y SELECT SET EXIT MENU · 2/1: Select the desired item. · 3/4: Set date and time. · 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. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. · You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. · When you use a photo printing service, if the date is not set in the camera, it will not be printed, even if the store provides a date printing option to your photo. · For the date print setting, refer to P77. 19 VQT0R45 Preparation About the Setup Menu · Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P21­ 23 for each menu item.) 4 Select the desired item. SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP SELECT SET EXIT MENU 1/ 3 1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON 5 Select the desired value. SETUP 1/ 3 · The menu items depend on the mode selected with the mode dial (P27). In this page, the items in normal picture mode [ ] are indicated. 2 Press the [MENU] button. REC MENU MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP SELECT SET EXIT MENU 1/ 3 SETUP AUTO AUTO W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT Be sure to press 1 at the end to store the setting. · Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. In recording mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. 5M EXIT MENU 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. REC MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP SELECT SETUP n0 1SEC. 2MIN. OFF 1/ 3 EXIT MENU · To forward or reverse the menu screen rotate the zoom lever A toward T or W. 20 VQT0R45