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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-ZR3
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VQT2L93

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT2L93...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    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. •...
  • Page 4 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-ZR3 Respons ble party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 5 w 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. •...
  • Page 6 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
  • Page 7 -If you see this symbol- 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..............3 Standard Accessories ................9 Names of the Components ..............10 Charging the Battery ................12 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............ 14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ..... 15 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)............. 16 •...

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    For information about optional VGQ0E45 “ accessories, refer to the Digital ” Camera Accessory System • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) VQT2L93...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp LCD monitor [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Motion picture button 10 Cursor buttons /Exposure compensation/Auto Bracket/White Balance fine adjustment /Macro Mode AF Tracking /Self-timer button /Flash setting button In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with ///.
  • Page 11 22 Card/Battery door 23 Release lever 24 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
  • Page 13 Temperature: 23 QC (73.4 • F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

  • Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10PP).

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. [MENU/SET] button Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press / to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press / to set.

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Ø ] to [ š ] in the Normal Picture Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

  • Page 18: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. w List of [REC] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

  • Page 19: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function ( Ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic ñ 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.

  • Page 20: Scene Detection

    Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...

  • Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures

    ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Pictures This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

  • Page 22: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Press / to select the picture. After selecting the motion picture, press  to • start playback. ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •...

  • Page 23: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 24 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions w To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33S CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 8Mzoom, fN4.5 mm to 36 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 200 mm)/F3.3 to F5.9...
  • Page 26 Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine). Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable...
  • Page 27 Operating 0 QC to 40 QC (32 QF to 104 QF) temperature: Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A65B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging)

  • Page 28: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Illustration DMW-BCG10PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC5 DC Coupler RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM30 DMW-MCZX3 Marine Case Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card...

  • Page 29: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 (ENG) VQT2L93...

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
  • Page 31 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
  • Page 32 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
  • Page 33 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 34 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-ZR3 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2Q14...
  • Page 36 Contents Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........44 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........45 Before Use • Using the Playback Zoom ....46 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode ..46 Deleting Pictures ........47 Quick Guide ..........4 • To delete a single picture ....47 Standard Accessories .......6 •...
  • Page 37 Recording Motion Picture......77 Playing Back Motion Pictures/ • Changing [REC MODE] and Pictures with Audio........125 [REC QUALITY]........81 • Motion pictures ........125 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition • Pictures with audio ......126 Function ..........84 Creating Still Pictures From a Motion •...

  • Page 38: Before Use

    Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P9) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 39 Before Use Play back the pictures. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Select the picture you want to view. (P44)  - 5 -...

  • Page 40: Standard Accessories

    • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico 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.

  • Page 41: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P51) Lens (P167, 168) Self-timer indicator (P58) AF Assist Lamp (P111) LCD monitor (P49, 163) [MENU/SET] button (P18) [DISPLAY] button (P49) [Q.MENU] (P24)/Delete (P47) button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P20) Motion picture button (P33, 10 Cursor buttons : /Exposure compensation (P59)/ Auto Bracket (P60)/White Balance...
  • Page 42 22 Card/Battery door (P14) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15. - 8 -...

  • Page 43: Preparation

    The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
  • Page 44 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right. • Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 90 indicator lights green.
  • Page 45 Preparation w Charging time Charging time Approx. 130 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

  • Page 46: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 QC (73.4 QF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
  • Page 47 Preparation w Playback Playback time Approx. 300 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

  • Page 48: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
  • Page 49 Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.

  • Page 50: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 51 Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when to 32 GB) using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card (48 GB http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html to 64 GB) • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

  • Page 52: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. [MENU/SET] button Cursor buttons • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press / to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 53: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press / to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press / to set. : Time at the home area : Time at the travel destination (P93) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. •...

  • Page 54: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 55 Preparation — [TRAVEL MODE] menu (P91 to 94) • You can set the departure date and destina ion when traveling, and have the camera display the local date and time. • The [TRAVEL MODE] menu can be set from either the [REC] Mode or [PLAYBACK] Mode.

  • Page 56: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Ø š Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Turn the camera on.
  • Page 57 Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press . Press  to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press . •...

  • Page 58: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording. Press   to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

  • Page 59: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P30) can be set.
  • Page 60 Preparation Change the display size of some icons and menu screens. [DISPLAY SIZE] [STANDARD]/[LARGE] Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P49) [GUIDE LINE] [REC.
  • Page 61 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. • The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P60), [SELF PORTRAIT] (P64), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P70), [FLASH BURST] (P71) [PHOTO FRAME]...
  • Page 62 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 63 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compat ble high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
  • Page 64 For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http //www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. •...

  • Page 65: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Picture Or Motion Picture

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Record Still Picture or Motion Picture Turn the camera on. [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the Mode dial. Align a desired mode with part •...
  • Page 66 Preparation w List of [REC] Modes ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode (P34) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode (P38) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. My Scene Mode (P61) Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes. Û...

  • Page 67: Taking The Still Picture

    Preparation Shutter button Motion picture button Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. w For more details, refer to the explanation of each Recording Mode. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording.

  • Page 68: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] Mode: 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.

  • Page 69: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...

  • Page 70: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is poss ble to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press . • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. •...

  • Page 71: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] Mode menu – [PICTURE SIZE] (P95)/[BURST] (P106)/[COLOR MODE] (P108)/[FACE RECOG.] (P84) _1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu –...

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] menu.

  • Page 73: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area WhiteGreen WhiteRed Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times Focus indication AF area (normal) AF area (when using the Digital Zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 74: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P109), a tripod or the self-timer (P58). • 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.

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 16.9M), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
  • Page 76 Basic w Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum 16.9M magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [PICTURE SIZE] with (P95) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom 32M (including Optical Zoom 8M) 67.5M (including Extended Optical 10M (including Optical Zoom 8M) Zoom 16.9M)
  • Page 77 Basic w Extended Optical Zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 78: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 79: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen12 screens30 screensCalendar screen display (P128) Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 80: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1M2M4M8M16M • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing ///.

  • Page 81: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 82: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press / to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL]  step • Press /// to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 83: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. LCD monitor [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P46), while playing back motion pictures (P125) and during a slide show (P118), you can only select “Normal display ”...
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) w Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3M3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 85: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press  [‰]. Press / to select a mode.
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ˆ: It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-Eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then Reduction...
  • Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) w Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (n: Available, —: Not available, q: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ...
  • Page 88 Advanced (Recording pictures) w The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.9 m (9.51 feet) 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.1 m (3.61 feet) _ ISO80 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.3 m (4.26 feet) _...
  • Page 89 Advanced (Recording pictures) w Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ‹ ˆ to 1/2000 1/30 to 1/2000 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ Š _1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P105) _2 When [MIN.

  • Page 90: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Press  [#]. Press / to select a mode. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set.

  • Page 91: [Macro Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3M while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)]. Focus range Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to c during Macro Zoom •...

  • Page 92: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press  [ë]. Press / to select a mode. You can also press  [ë] to select. • Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 93: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿¨ [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 94: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket F1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...

  • Page 95: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Registering scenes in Scene Mode (My Scene Mode) You can register the Scene Mode you use most frequently as one of the [REC] Mode.

  • Page 96: Selecting The Scene Mode For Each Recording (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the Scene Mode for each recording (Scene Mode) You can select the Scene Mode each time you make a recording. ¿ Set the Mode dial to [ Press /// to select the Scene Mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...

  • Page 97: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve their appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. w Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: Rotate the zoom lever as far as poss ble to Tele. Move close to the subject.

  • Page 98: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. w Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 99: [Panorama Assist]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. w Setting the recording direction Press / to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...

  • Page 100: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] This allows you to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

  • Page 101: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to c. •...

  • Page 102: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P131).

  • Page 103: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P131).

  • Page 104: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. w Picture size and aspect ratio Press / to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press / to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

  • Page 105: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. w Picture size and aspect ratio Press / to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

  • Page 106: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. w Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press / to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 107: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...

  • Page 108: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. Note • [I.RESOLUTION] is fixed to [OFF]. The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to c. • • Face Detection (P102) may not operate normally in the dark areas...

  • Page 109: [High Dynamic]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HIGH DYNAMIC] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances. w Setting the effect Press / to select the effect to use, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 110: [Underwater]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [UNDERWATER] Use the marine case (DMW-MCZX3; optional). This allows you to take pictures with a natural color. Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF Lock. This is useful if you want to take pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

  • Page 111: Recording Motion Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compat ble with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the Mode dial.
  • Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. Available recording time Elapsed recording time • After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight away. • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) •...
  • Page 113 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps Still picture recording screen Motion picture mode setting R1m21s Motion picture recording screen Still picture mode setting _1 Press [DISPLAY] to display the available recording time before recording motion pictures. _2 The screen that is displayed during Motion Picture Mode setting is different depending on the [REC MODE] setting of the...
  • Page 114 Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to Intelligent Auto Mode • When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step , motion picture recording matching to he subject or recording situation can be performed. w Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.

  • Page 115: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, and press . (P22) Press / to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Features • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
  • Page 116 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press / to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Aspect Item Quality (bit rate) ratio High 1280M720 pixels ([SH]) Approx. 17 Mbps quality 1280M720 pixels ([H]) Approx. 13 Mbps (Sensor 16:9 output is...
  • Page 117 • Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. - 83 -...

  • Page 118: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.

  • Page 119: Face Settings

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) w Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
  • Page 120 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press . (P22) Press / to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press /// to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 121 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with /, and then press . • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name.
  • Page 122 Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press .

  • Page 123: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press . (P22) Press  to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press / to select the item and then press .

  • Page 124: Auto Registration

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when [BURST] and Auto Bracket is set.) •...

  • Page 125: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations (Travel Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Useful Functions at Travel Destinations (Travel Mode) • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18) Select an item from the [TRAVEL MODE] menu, and press  (P22). • On completion, the set content is displayed. The name of the selected menu item is displayed.

  • Page 126: [Location]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled software on he CD-ROM (supplied). • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc.

  • Page 127: [World Time]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WORLD TIME] Set times in the region where you live and the region of your overseas destination. You can then display local time and record local time when taking pictures on your vacation. [DESTINATION]/[HOME] w Setting areas for [DESTINATION]/[HOME] When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
  • Page 128 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • To reset the time to [HOME] time when you get back from your vacation etc., follow the instructions of Step • If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use. • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.

  • Page 129: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ·...

  • Page 130: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 131: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. · ¿ Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 132: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 133: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 134 Advanced (Recording pictures) w Finely adjusting the White Balance [ You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. • Set the White Balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò]. [ È ] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears Press and then press to adjust the White Balance.

  • Page 135: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
  • Page 136 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
  • Page 137 Advanced (Recording pictures) w About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 138: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 139: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. ·...

  • Page 140: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[˜] Burst speed (pictures/second) approx.

  • Page 141: [I.resolution]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.RESOLUTION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. · Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] [i.ZOOM]: [I.RESOLUTION] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3 without noticeable deterioration in the picture.

  • Page 142: [Color Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved. ñ·...

  • Page 143: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿...

  • Page 144: [Audio Rec.]

    Audio recorded with this unit may not play back on o her equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.

  • Page 145: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 146: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P22. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [AVCHD Lite]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]] Note •...

  • Page 147: Taking And Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¨ Mode dial: Taking and Viewing Clipboard Pictures (Clipboard Mode) This setting is useful when taking pictures of timetables, route maps or other information instead of taking notes. Regardless of whether a card is present or not, the data is stored in the dedicated clipboard folder of the built-in memory so it can be differentiated from the regular taken pictures and made available for immediate viewing.
  • Page 148 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard Recording Menu The menu screen appears when [MENU/SET] is pressed during clipboard picture recording. Press / to select the menu item and then press Item Description of setting Used to change the picture size. [PICTURE SIZE] : initial setting (Prefer quality) : prefer quantity Used to record sound (5 seconds) together with the pictures.

  • Page 149: Viewing Clipboard Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewing Clipboard Pictures Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. Set the mode dial to [¨]. Press / to select the picture. Play back the previous picture. Play back the next picture. • When the zoom lever is turned to [L] (W), a screen showing 12 pictures appears. To return to the full-screen display, turn the zoom lever to [Z] (T).
  • Page 150 Advanced (Recording pictures) Clipboard Playback Menu When [MENU/SET] is pressed during Clipboard Playback, the menu screen appears. (The steps taken are the same as for the “Clipboard Recording Menu” (P114).) Item Description of setting Used to release the zoom position. [CANCEL Press / to select clipboard pictures with Zoom Mark [ MARK]...

  • Page 151: Entering Text

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press to move to the character selection section.

  • Page 152: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a Slide Show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, only pictures taken in Travel Mode, or only favourites.
  • Page 153 Advanced (Playback) Press / to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings All the images with travel date set are played back in order. [ALL] All the images will be played back in order from the selected date.
  • Page 154 Advanced (Playback) w Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as ///. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. Play/Pause Stop Back to previous picture Ahead to next picture _ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode or during mo ion picture playback.

  • Page 155: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 118. Press to select [MODE PLAY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press / to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 156: [Travel Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRAVEL PLAY] You can play back the pictures taken in the Travel Mode (P91). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 118. Press / to select [TRAVEL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press / to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings All the images taken with travel date set are played back.

  • Page 157: [Category Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 118.

  • Page 158: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P138) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 118. Press / to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 159: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Motion pictures...

  • Page 160: Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press / to select a picture with the Audio icon [ and then press  to play back. Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P110) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...

  • Page 161: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press  to pause Motion Picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. Press  to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 162: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 163: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P131). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press / to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 164: [Video Divide]

    Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be divide d in two. It is recommended for when you want to a part you need with a part you do not need. divide Motion picture before the dividing will be deleted. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.

  • Page 165: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a Picture Size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
  • Page 166 Advanced (Playback) Press / to select text stamp items, and then press . Press / to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [SHOOTING DATE] [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes.
  • Page 167 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size • When selecting [ ] or [ ], press to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then press [MENU/SET] and proceed to step...

  • Page 168: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press / to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 169: [Cropping]

    Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press / to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press /// to select the parts to be cropped.

  • Page 170: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute leveling of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press / to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press / to adjust the leveling, and press [MENU/ SET]. : clockwise : counter-clockwise Up to 2 Q can be adjusted.

  • Page 171: [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press  to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

  • Page 172: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 173: [Print Set]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P143) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press / to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 174 Advanced (Playback) w Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press  to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. w To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].

  • Page 175: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press / to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 176: [Face Rec Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P22) Press / to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press / to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 177: [Copy]

    • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 178: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P28) Turn this unit and the TV off. Yellow: to the video input socket White: to the audio input socket Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 179: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
  • Page 180 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P29) Turn this unit and the TV off. HDMI IN HDMI socket TV with HDMI socket HDMI mini (C type) Align the marks, and insert. HDMI mini cable (optional) • Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction if the connectors of he cable are bent out of shape or plugged in the wrong direction.) Connect the HDMI mini cable...
  • Page 181 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
  • Page 182 VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy opera ions when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 183 Connecting to other equipment w Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. ///: Select the image. Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [SUB MENU]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
  • Page 184 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support the TV.

  • Page 185: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...

  • Page 186: Copying To A Pc Using "Photofunstudio 5.0 Hd Edition

    Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...

  • Page 187: Connecting To A Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • “ You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”...
  • Page 188 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. Set the mode dial to anything except [¨]. USB connection cable (supplied) •...
  • Page 189 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press / to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P28) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC SELECT without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
  • Page 190 Connecting to other equipment w Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “ ”...

  • Page 191: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.

  • Page 192: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it on a surface and operating it, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

  • Page 193: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press . PictBridge Press / to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL SET]. PRINT SET (DPOF) FAVORITE • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.

  • Page 194: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. NUM OF PRINTS •...
  • Page 195 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5SM5S] 89 mmM127 mm [2L/5SM7S] 127 mmM178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmM148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmM180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmM297 mm [A3] 297 mmM420 mm [10M15cm] 100 mmM150 mm [4SM6S]...
  • Page 196 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...

  • Page 197: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display w In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P51) AF area (P39) Focus (P39) Picture size (P95) Quality (P96) Battery indication (P11) Number of recordable pictures (P184) Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during...
  • Page 198 Others w In recording (after settings) 17 AF Tracking (P103) : AF Macro Mode (P56) : Macro Zoom Mode (P57) 18 White Balance (P99) 19 ISO sensitivity (P98) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P97) 20 Color Mode (P108) 21 Available recording time (P78): R8m30s 22 Spot AF area (P101)
  • Page 199 Others w In playback Playback Mode (P44) Protected picture (P141) Favorites (P138) : Zoom mark (P115) Stamped with text indication (P131) Picture size (P95) Quality (P96) Battery indication (P11) Folder/File number (P156) 10:00 DEC.1.2010 10:00 DEC.1.2010 Built-in memory (P16) Elapsed playback time (P125): 8m30s Picture number/Total pictures 10 Motion picture recording time (P125):...

  • Page 200: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 201 Others Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not touch the lens barrier .
  • Page 202 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 203 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 204 Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 205 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...

  • Page 206: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]  The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P17) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]  Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
  • Page 207 Others [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) –...
  • Page 208 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera.  Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. •...

  • Page 209: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P175–183). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 210 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P31) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?  Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P47) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 211 Others Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 212 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
  • Page 213 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]?  Change the flash setting. (P51) • Flash Mode is not available when Auto Bracket (P60) or [BURST] (P106) in [REC] Mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times.
  • Page 214 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? •...
  • Page 215 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P144, 145)  Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
  • Page 216 The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used)  Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html  A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
  • Page 217 Others The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.  [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct date without setting the clock. (P18) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present.

  • Page 218: Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 219 Others Aspect ratio Picture size › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 1080 1690 512 MB 2150 3350 1 GB 1160 4310 6710 2 GB 1220 2360 8770 12290 4 GB 2410 4640 17240 24130 6 GB 3660 7050 26210...
  • Page 220 Others Aspect ratio Picture size › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1700 4 GB 1060 1410 1100 1820 1880 3350 6 GB 1100 1620 1440 2150 1680 2770 2860 5090 Card...
  • Page 221 Others Aspect ratio Picture size › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1000 1090 1980 4 GB 1200 1560 1130 1970 2150 3890 6 GB 1220 1830 1510 2380 1730 3000 3270...

  • Page 222: Available Recording Time

    Others w Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min Cannot be used. 24 s (Approx. 40 MB) 256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in 2 min 2 min 7 min 59 s operation.
  • Page 223 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

  • Page 231: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital photo management software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition Thank you for using PHOTOfunSTUDIO. Before use, please read these instructions carefully. © Panasonic Corporation 2010...
  • Page 232 Contents Setting as Favorites …………………………… When using for the first time Using right-click menus ……………………… What can this software do?……………………… Viewing pictures Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them …………………………………… Displaying the playback window …………… Displaying detailed picture information …… Before use Playing back slide shows ……………………...
  • Page 233 Contents Editing still pictures Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Rotating pictures ……………………………… Deleting a part of a motion picture ………… Resizing a picture ……………………………… Converting AVCHD/AVCHD Lite motion Retouching pictures pictures to MPEG2 ……………………………… (changing brightness or color) ……………… Writing to a memory card or DVD Creating a panorama picture by (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) …………...

  • Page 234: When Using For The First Time What Can This Software Do

    When using for the first time What can this software do? Copy from a digital camera to a PC still pictures and motion pictures with this software View Categorize Create a DVD still pictures and still pictures and motion from AVCHD/AVCHD Lite motion pictures motion pictures pictures Back up...

  • Page 235: Copying Recorded Pictures To A Pc And Displaying Them

    When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Here, the procedure is described for copying still pictures or motion pictures that are recorded with a digital camera onto a PC. Connect Copy View a digital camera to a PC (→6) pictures (→7) copied pictures (→9)

  • Page 236: Turn On The Digital Camera

    When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Connect a digital camera to a PC (→16) Start the PC. Turn on the digital camera. Connect with the supplied USB connection cable. Set the digital camera to PC connection.
  • Page 237 When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Copy pictures (→19) If there are any pictures that you do not want to copy, click and deselect them. When the box in the top left of a picture is selected, the picture will be copied to the PC.
  • Page 238 When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Click the copy destination folder. Select the setting for the subfolder to create in the copy destination folder. For example, if you select [Day of acquisition], a folder with today’s date is created and the pictures are copied to this folder.
  • Page 239 When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them View copied pictures (→35) Click the folder that contains copied pictures. If the subfolder is not displayed, click Searching for pictures. You can also search for pictures that you want to view by using the slider to enlarge a reduced picture (thumbnail).

  • Page 240: Before Use Introduction

    Before use Introduction About the contents of these instructions Precautions for use ● ● Do not pull out the connected cable of media (memory card and DVD, Please note that some of the explanations and screens covered in these operating instructions may differ from the actual screens etc.) or digital camera when using it with this software.
  • Page 241 Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage or loss resulting from the alteration or vanishing of information including personal information.

  • Page 242: Supported Picture Files

    Before use Supported picture files Picture files which can be handled in PHOTOfunSTUDIO are in the following formats. Still picture JPEG format Extensions: JPEG is an abbreviation for Joint Photographic Experts Group, and derives from the designation of the .JPG, .JPEG, .JPE committee that has developed this compression format.

  • Page 243: System Requirements

    Before Use System requirements The PC environment required for using this software is described below. Personal computer For Windows 7: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer having Intel Pentium III 1GHz or higher CPU (including ® ® ® ® compatible CPU) For Windows Vista : IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer having Intel...
  • Page 244 Before use System requirements Free hard disk Ultra DMA-100 or higher 450 MB or more for installing software space ● When writing to DVD, twice the amount of free space as the disc is necessary. ● If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recording. Clear the check for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in [Properties] for the hard disk drive.
  • Page 245 Before use System requirements ● ● Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating When PHOTOfunSTUDIO is running, energy conserving functions instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. such as Windows screen savers, sleep or automatic display cannot ●...

  • Page 246: Setting Up

    Setting up Connecting a digital camera to a PC When a digital camera compatible with this software is connected, a picture can be acquired from the memory card of the camera, or a picture can be recorded on a memory card from a PC. Important Start the PC.
  • Page 247 Setting up Connecting a digital camera to a PC Removing the digital camera from the PC Make sure that the digital camera is not accessing the PC, such as performing a writing operation. Task tray example Double-click on the task tray of the PC.

  • Page 248: Starting Photofunstudio

    Before using for the first time, be sure to select [Start] → [All Double-click on the desktop. Programs] → [Panasonic] → [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition] → [Readme] and read the supplementary explanation and the latest In the Start menu, select [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → information. [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition]. Tips ●...

  • Page 249: Saving Pictures

    Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC Important Connect the device, such as a digital Do not operate the digital camera or disconnect the USB connection camera or memory card reader. cable while transferring data. Click [Yes].
  • Page 250 Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC Select the copy destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed Click [Browse save destination folders]. Select a folder and click [OK]. ● To create a new folder to save to, click [Make New Folder], enter a folder name, and click [OK].
  • Page 251 Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC When the copying completion message is displayed, click [OK]. When the completion window is displayed after copying, click [Close]. About saving folders The following copy destinations are set by default. ●...

  • Page 252: Basic Operations About The Main Window

    Basic operations About the main window Menu bar You can change the order of the You can select or deselect all the Different functions are arranged picture list in the display area and displayed pictures. specify the data format for the by item.
  • Page 253 Basic operations About the main window Display area The pictures that correspond to the folder or calendar item specified on the left and the conditions in the narrow setting area are displayed in a list. ● Files that are not compatible are not displayed. ●...

  • Page 254: Switching Between Window Display Styles

    Basic operations Switching between window display styles Displaying pictures in a folder in list view (thumbnail display) Only pictures in a registered folder can be displayed. Click [Folder]. The window display style is switched. ● You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Thumbnail display] from the menu.
  • Page 255 Basic operations Switching between window display styles Displaying pictures with the same recording date (calendar display) Click [Calendar]. The window display style is switched. ● You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Calendar display] from the menu. Click a displayed year, month, and day.
  • Page 256 Basic operations Switching between window display styles Displaying pictures with the same recording date (calendar display) ● Year display Double-click a month that displays a picture to switch to the month display. ● Month display Double-click a day that displays a picture to switch to the recording date display.
  • Page 257 Basic operations Switching between window display styles Adding registration folders Adding or registering display folders. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Registration folder]. : Currently registered folders Click [Add]. Select the folder to register and click [OK]. Click [Apply].

  • Page 258: Selecting Pictures

    Basic operations Selecting pictures Select pictures to display, copy, move or edit, etc. In addition to selecting pictures by clicking a thumbnail, you can also select them by adding a check mark in the picture selection window of each function. Selection Check mark Click a picture to add a frame around it.
  • Page 259 Basic operations Selecting pictures Adding check marks to pictures When selecting the target pictures in the screen for the executed function, such as copying to PC or picture editing, click the picture to add a check mark. Click the picture. A check mark is added and the picture is selected.

  • Page 260: Copying/Moving Pictures

    Basic operations Copying/moving pictures Click [Folder]. Select the picture that you want to copy or move. ● You can select multiple pictures. To move a picture, Drag and drop the picture to the destination folder. ● To copy, drag and drop while holding down the [Ctrl] key. Tips When the confirmation message is ●...

  • Page 261: Deleting Pictures

    Basic operations Deleting pictures You can delete pictures that are saved on your PC. Select the picture that you want to delete. ● You can select multiple pictures. Select [File] → [Delete] from the menu. ● You can also delete by pressing the [Delete] key. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].

  • Page 262: Protecting Pictures

    Basic operations Protecting pictures You can protect pictures against accidental deletion. When protection is set, pictures are read-only and cannot be deleted. Select the picture that you want to protect. Select [File] → [Protect] →[ON] from the menu. ● When [OFF] is selected, the picture protection is canceled. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].

  • Page 263: Refreshing The Display

    Basic operations Refreshing the display If the display is not updated with the results of operations such as picture edits, refresh the display manually. Select [View] → [Refresh] from the menu. The display is refreshed. Tips ● If the display is not updated with file or folder operations that you perform using other software, refresh the display.

  • Page 264: Using Right-Click Menus

    Basic operations Using right-click menus When a picture or folder is selected and right-clicked, some functions pop up. Select a picture. Right-click on the picture. The right-click menu is displayed. Select a function. Tips ● The menu that is displayed depends on the status of the picture or folder.

  • Page 265: Viewing Pictures Displaying The Playback Window

    Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window You can display pictures that are saved on the PC. Click the folder that contains the picture that you want to view. The pictures in the folder are displayed in a reduced view. ● When using the calendar display, set the recording date calendar display.
  • Page 266 Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window About the playback window During still picture display : Displays the previous picture. : Displays the next picture. : Rotates 90 degrees counter-clockwise. : Rotates 90 degrees clockwise. : Enlarges the picture. : Reduces the picture. : Displays in the original size.
  • Page 267 Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window During motion picture playback : Displays the previous picture. : Displays the next picture. : Pauses. : Plays back. : Stops. : During pause, performs reverse playback by frame. : During pause, performs forward playback by frame. : Saves the paused window as a still picture.

  • Page 268: Displaying Detailed Picture Information

    ● Enter the text and click [Apply]. Camera information of picture files that were recorded by a digital camera not made by Panasonic or that have been processed may not be properly displayed. ● You can only add a comment to pictures that have been copied to your PC.

  • Page 269: Playing Back Slide Shows

    Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Viewing a slide show immediately You can make a slide show out of the pictures (still / motion pictures in any format other than RAW) in the display area and play it back. The music and switching effects follow the settings. (→46) Select the folder or pictures.
  • Page 270 Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Selecting pictures to create a slide show You can create a slide show in which you can add your favorite music or transition effects to pictures (still / motion pictures in any format other than RAW) in the display area.
  • Page 271 Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Change the slide show settings. ● If you do not want to change the settings, go to step Playback Set the slide show picture quality. Setting Recommended system environment [Picture quality priority] Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher [Normal] Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher [Speed priority]...
  • Page 272 Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Click [Save]. The [Save slide show] window is displayed. ● Click [Playback] to play back the created slide show. Enter a file name and click [Save]. The slide show is saved. Click [Close].
  • Page 273 Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Playing back saved slide shows Click [Slide show] and then select [Load]. The slide show registration listing screen is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Slide show]→[Load] from the menu. Select a file and click [Next].
  • Page 274 Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Deleting a slide show Deleting a saved slide show. Click [Slide show] and then select [Delete]. The slide show registration listing screen is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Slide show]→[Delete] from the menu.
  • Page 275 Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Converting slide shows to MPEG2 With this software, slide shows created with this software can be converted to the widely used MPEG2 format. Click [Slide show] and then select [Convert MPEG2]. The [Convert MPEG2] screen is displayed. ●...
  • Page 276 Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Settings for slide shows You can set the switching effects and music for when immediate playback is performed for a slide show. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. The settings window is displayed. Click [Slide show] —...

  • Page 277: Searching For Pictures Viewing Categorized Pictures

    Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures The pictures saved on the PC are automatically categorized according to information such as recording scene and keyword. If you filter the display by selecting a categorization item, you can search for the picture that you want from a large number of pictures. Select the folder or recording date to display.
  • Page 278 Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures About categorization items Categorization item Description Favorite Categorizes pictures that are set as favorites with a supported digital camera or this software. CATEGORY Pictures are categorized by the respective categories, similar to the [CATEGORY PLAY] function of LUMIX digital cameras.
  • Page 279 Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures Categorization item Description Recording mode Pictures are categorized by the scene mode in which they were recorded. ● The pictures that can be categorized are AVCHD / AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 format motion pictures or still pictures in RAW or JPEG format with Exif information that have been saved with scene information.

  • Page 280: Face Recognition Registering The Face Pictures

    Face Recognition Registering the face pictures About Face Recognition If you register the face (person) that you want to categorize, the faces on the still pictures that are saved on the PC can be analyzed Face Recognition does not guarantee steady recognition even if the for this face and categorized accordingly.
  • Page 281 Face Recognition Registering the face pictures Click [Face Recog.] and select [Register/edit face]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Register/edit face] from the menu. Click [Add new].
  • Page 282 Face Recognition Registering the face pictures Select still pictures that contain a face to be registered. If a face is recognized in the still pictures, the face pictures are displayed. Drag and drop the face pictures to the registration area. Up to five pictures can be registered for one person.
  • Page 283 Face Recognition Registering the face pictures Click [Yes]. The Face Recognition information is registered. To exit the Face Recognition registration or changes, click [No]. ● To continue the registration or changes, click [Yes] to return to the registration list window. Click [Close].
  • Page 284 Face Recognition Analyzing still pictures for categorization by Face Recognition Analyzing saved still pictures The analysis process categorizes still pictures currently in the saved folders using the registered face pictures for Face Recognition. Click [Face Recog.] and then select [Start face analysis]. ●...
  • Page 285 Face Recognition Analyzing still pictures for categorization by Face Recognition Performing automatic Face Recognition analysis When pictures are copied to a PC or new Face Recognition information is registered, automatic analysis of the saved pictures can be performed to refresh the Face Recognition categorization up to date. Select [Tools] →...

  • Page 286: Changing Registered Contents

    Face Recognition Changing registered contents Click [Face Recog.] and select [Register/edit face]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Register/edit face] from the menu. Click the person that you want to change.
  • Page 287 Face Recognition Changing registered contents Add or delete a face picture. To add a face picture Select the picture to add. Drag and drop the face pictures to the registration area. To delete a face picture Select the face picture to delete from the face pictures in the registration area.

  • Page 288: Displaying Only Still Pictures That Contain A

    Face Recognition Displaying only still pictures that contain a specific person Select the folder or recording date to display. To search from all your pictures, click [All files] in the Folder display. If the narrow setting area is not displayed, click Number of pictures that contain the person Face Recognition list Click [Face Recog.].

  • Page 289: Correcting Categorizations Of Incorrect

    Face Recognition Correcting categorizations of incorrect persons Select [All files] in the folder display. If the narrow setting area is not displayed, click Click [Face Recog.]. In the Face Recognition list, select a registered person. Drag and drop the incorrectly categorized still pictures to the correct categorization destination in the Face Face Recognition list...

  • Page 290: Manually Categorizing Still Pictures For

    Face Recognition Manually categorizing still pictures for which Face Recognition does not work You can manually categorize still pictures for which the Automatic Face Recognition does not work. Preparation: Check still pictures for which the Face Recognition does not work. Display a still picture that you want to categorize for Face Recognition.

  • Page 291: Deselecting Face Recognition Registrations

    Face Recognition Deselecting Face Recognition registrations Click [Face Recog.] and select [Remove from list]. A Registration list window for Face Recognition is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Remove from list] from the menu. Select the person to be deselected and add a check mark.

  • Page 292: Editing Still Pictures Rotating Pictures

    Editing still pictures Rotating pictures Select the still picture to rotate. Click ● You can also rotate a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Counter-clockwise Rotation] or [Clockwise Rotation] from the menu. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].

  • Page 293: Resizing A Picture

    Editing still pictures Resizing a picture Click [Edit] and then select [Resize]. The [Resize] screen is displayed. ● You can also resize a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Resize] from the menu. Select a picture by selecting its check box and click [Next].
  • Page 294 Editing still pictures Resizing a picture Click [Save Settings]. Delete the original file : Delete the original picture. Save Destination Folder : Save in the same folder as the original picture. : Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination.

  • Page 295: Retouching Pictures (Changing Brightness Or Color)

    Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) Click [Edit] and then select [Retouch]. The [Retouch] screen is displayed. ● You can also retouch a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Retouch] from the menu. Select a picture and click [Execute]. The screen changes to display the picture retouch window.
  • Page 296 Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) Retouch the picture. Enlarge the picture Click Click the picture window. Right-click to reduce the size. ● To display the actual size, click ● Select [View] → [Fit window] to display everything in the picture window.
  • Page 297 Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) About effects Sepia Brightness & Contrast Click Click Select the color for retouching. Move the slider to adjust the effect. Hue & Saturation Negative Click Click Move the slider to adjust the effect. Sharpness Grey Scale Click...
  • Page 298 Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) Red Eye Remove Auto Enhancement Click Cutting Select [Effect] → [Cropping Picture…] from the menu. Click Position the frame over an eye that has turned red because of the flash. Click [Apply]. Adjust the frame to specify the area to cut.

  • Page 299: Creating A Panorama Picture By Stitching Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures By connecting several still pictures, you can create a panorama picture. Click [Edit] and select [Panorama stitch]. The [Panorama stitch] screen is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Panorama stitch] from the menu.
  • Page 300 Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures Select the panorama type. Horizontal type: Stitching still pictures horizontally. From 2 to 16 still pictures can be registered. 360 degrees: Stitching pictures horizontally through 360 degrees centered on the picture taker’s position. From 6 to 32 still pictures can be registered.
  • Page 301 Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures Check the order of the still pictures to be stitched and select Output size. Output size : Outputs the stitched size unchanged. Select when you want to print. : Reduces the size of the stitched picture. Select when you want to display on a PC, etc.
  • Page 302 Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures Click [Save]. The screen for entering the file name is displayed. Input the file name, select the panorama saving format and save. ● JPEG format (extension: .JPG) All types of panorama pictures (Horizontal type, 360 degrees, Vertical type) can be saved.

  • Page 303: Processing Still Pictures Converting Data Format

    Processing still pictures Converting data format You can convert still pictures in BMP format and TIFF format to JPEG format. You can also change the compression ratio of still pictures in JPEG format. Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Format conversion] from the menu.

  • Page 304: Changing Several Picture File Names At One Time

    Processing still pictures Changing several picture file names at one time Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Batch Rename] from the menu. The [Batch Rename] screen is displayed. Select a picture by selecting its check box and click [Next]. Set the file name.

  • Page 305: Changing The Recording Date

    Processing still pictures Changing the recording date You can correct the recording date and time of pictures that were recorded while the time setting of the digital camera was incorrect. By applying the gap between the actual recording time and the recorded time (correction time) to other pictures, you can correct at the same time the recording date of multiple pictures that were recorded while the time setting was incorrect.
  • Page 306 Processing still pictures Changing the recording date Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Change recording date] from the menu. The [Change recording date] screen is displayed. ● You can change the recording date of only JPEG pictures with Exif information (containing the recording date information). When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK].
  • Page 307 Processing still pictures Changing the recording date Click [Save Settings]. : Overwrite and save. : Save in the same folder as the original picture. : Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination. Click [Execute]. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].

  • Page 308: Using A Picture As Wallpaper

    Processing still pictures Using a picture as wallpaper Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Register as wallpaper] from the menu. The [Register as wallpaper] screen is displayed. Select one picture and click [Execute]. Select a display position. [Fit to screen]: Display pictures matching the desktop size. [Center]: Display in the center of the desktop.

  • Page 309: Adding Date And Title Information To A Picture

    Processing still pictures Adding date and title information to a picture You can create still picture data on which information such as the recording date or title is added. Select [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → [Burn-in] from the menu. The [Burn-in] screen is displayed.
  • Page 310 Processing still pictures Adding date and title information to a picture Set the items that you want to burn-in. : Burn-in the recording date. : Burn-in the number of travel days. (Only pictures recorded with [TRAVEL DATE] on a digital camera that is compatible with the [TRAVEL DATE] function.) : Burn-in the age in months/years.
  • Page 311 When burn-in is performed, the picture quality may deteriorate. ● The date may not be properly burned-in to pictures if the date was not set on the digital camera when the picture was taken or if it was recorded by a digital camera not manufactured by Panasonic.

  • Page 312: Utilizing Pictures Printing Pictures

    Utilizing pictures Printing pictures You can print many pictures on one sheet, or arrange many thumbnails together and print them together with various information. Pictures that can be printed are still pictures in BMP, JPEG and TIFF format. (In the case of Windows 7 and Windows Vista only, pictures in RAW format (extension .RW2) can be printed; however, the printing process might take some time.
  • Page 313 The date may not be properly printed for pictures recorded before Click [Close] after returning to the [Print] the date was set or with digital cameras that were not made by Panasonic. screen. ● The display format of the date follows the Windows settings (Regional...
  • Page 314 Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the information to print Click [Options] in the print window. Set the information to print. Date setting : Print the travel date. : Print the age in months/years of a baby or pet. Set title information : Prints the destination, and the name, age and title of the baby or pet.
  • Page 315 Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the information to print Click [OK]. The screen returns to the print window. Tips ● The title information or Face Recognition name is usually printed in the top left or bottom left, but if this will overlap the date setting position, it is printed on the right side of the picture.
  • Page 316 Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the printer Click [Print settings] in the print window. Select a printer. ● Click [Properties…] to display the properties window for the printer. Set the printer. : If supported by the printer, perform borderless printing. : Select the paper.
  • Page 317 Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing multiple pictures on one sheet of paper Select multiple picture printing from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Item Description Print 2 pictures Print two pictures on one sheet of paper. on a page Print 4 pictures Print four pictures on one sheet of paper.
  • Page 318 Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing many thumbnails on one sheet of paper Select index printing from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Item Description Index printing Print about 20 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. (large thumbnail) Index printing Print about 40 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. (medium thumbnail) Index printing...
  • Page 319 Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing file information or camera information next to pictures Select information printing from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Item Description Print file Print information such as the file name and information picture size. Print camera Print recording information.
  • Page 320 Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing recorded pictures in SIMPLE MODE Select [Simple Print] from [Printing Type:] in the print window. Select the direction of the paper. Select the information and other items to print. [Show date]: The recording date is printed. If the number of travel days or age in months/ years are recorded for a picture, these too are printed.

  • Page 321: Print Settings (Dpof Setting)

    Utilizing pictures Print settings (DPOF setting) You can perform settings such as the number of copies to print for still pictures (JPEG or TIFF format) in a memory card that were recorded with a digital camera. The memory card that contains the pictures with the print settings can then be used with a printer or other device that supports DPOF. Select [Output] →...

  • Page 322: Sending By E-Mail

    Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail You can attach pictures to an e-mail. You can also convert a picture to a specified size before sending it. The picture formats that can be attached to e-mails are BMP, JPEG, TIFF and MOV. Click [Send e-mail].
  • Page 323 Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail Process the picture. ● Motion pictures cannot be processed. Convert items such as the format or size of the picture data. Picture Conversion : Specify the picture size. : Enter the picture width. : Enter the picture height. : Fix the picture aspect ratio.
  • Page 324 Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail E-mail software settings If you cannot attach a picture to an e-mail, exit from PHOTOfunSTUDIO, and then set up the e-mail software. Start the e-mail software. ● If you activate it for the first time, set the mail addresses, etc. If the message, [Would you like to make it your default client?] appears, select [Yes].

  • Page 325: Copying Pictures To A Memory Card

    Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card Still pictures and MOV motion pictures that have been saved on a PC (hard disk) can be copied to a memory card. You can play back these copied pictures on a digital camera. Click [Copy to media].
  • Page 326 Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card Select the drive (memory card). Click [Next]. Select a picture by selecting its check box. Check the total data size of the selected pictures and the free space available on the card. Click [Execute].
  • Page 327 Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. The pictures are copied. Click [Close]. ● Click [Confirm] to display the pictures on the memory card. When the confirmation message for the completion of [Copy to media] is displayed, click [Yes].

  • Page 328: Backing Up Pictures To A Cd Or Dvd

    For Windows XP: Enable CD writing. ● When a Panasonic DVD MULTI drive is used with Windows XP, a message will be displayed confirming the writing of data to a DVD-RAM. To write data to a CD-R/RW, select [No] to enable the CD writing function.
  • Page 329 Utilizing pictures Backing up pictures to a CD or DVD Insert the disc that you want to write to into the drive. ● If the media is not displayed, click [Refresh]. Select the writing drive. Click [Next]. Select a picture by selecting its check box.
  • Page 330 Utilizing pictures Backing up pictures to a CD or DVD Click [Finish]. The display returns to the [Copy to media] screen. ● You can also follow the instructions on the wizard to write the same pictures onto a different disc. Click [Cancel].

  • Page 331: Uploading Motion Pictures To Youtube

    Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube It is easy to upload motion pictures saved on a PC to YouTube. ● Future operation is not guaranteed if YouTube changes its services or specifications. Please note that the contents of the service or the windows may be changed at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 332 Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube Select a motion picture. The selected motion picture is the target for uploading. ● Double-click to play back. Enter information to display on YouTube, such as the title of each motion picture. : Select the motion picture whose information you want to edit.
  • Page 333 Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube When the confirmation message for the content copyright is displayed, check the contents, select the check box and click [OK]. The motion picture is uploaded. Click [OK]. Click [Cancel]. Click [Close].

  • Page 334: Editing Motion Pictures

    Editing motion pictures Creating still pictures from motion pictures You can extract a frame from a playing motion picture and save it as a still picture in JPEG format with Exif information. In the playback window, pause the motion picture at the location where you want the still picture.

  • Page 335: Editing Avchd/Avchd Lite Or Mpeg2

    Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Deleting a part of a motion picture You can delete mistakes or unnecessary parts of AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures that have been copied to the PC. ● Partial deletion cannot be performed for motion pictures shorter than 2 seconds. Selected area Click [Edit movie] and then select...
  • Page 336 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Deleting a part of a motion picture Click to start playback of the motion picture and click to pause at the delete start position. ● You can select the playback position by moving the slider. Fine position adjustments : Frame back/frame forward : Skip forward or back by about 0.5 seconds...
  • Page 337 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Deleting a part of a motion picture ● If you want to select multiple ranges, repeat steps ● To cancel a selected range, select the corresponding thumbnail and click [Release]. : Thumbnail that represents the range that will remain. : Thumbnail that represents the range that will be deleted.

  • Page 338: Converting Avchd/Avchd Lite Motion

    Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Converting AVCHD/AVCHD Lite motion pictures to MPEG2 AVCHD/AVCHD Lite motion pictures can be converted to MPEG2 format. Select [Edit movie]→[Convert MPEG2] from the menu. The [Convert MPEG2] screen is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Edit] →...

  • Page 339: Writing To A Memory Card Or Dvd (Avchd Format/Dvd-Video Format)

    Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Described here, are the methods for recording AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures that are saved on a PC to a memory card or DVD are described.
  • Page 340 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Copying to media Important ● If the following actions are executed while the data is being recorded onto a disc, recording may not complete properly, and the disc, device, or data may be damaged.
  • Page 341 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Select the writing drive or memory card. Click [Next]. Select the copy settings. Copy method (when writing to DVD only) : Copy in high definition quality. (MPEG2 motion pictures cannot be copied in AVCHD format) : Copy in standard quality, in a format that can be played...
  • Page 342 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Click [Next]. The top menu creation window is displayed. When adding to a memory card or DVD-RAM When a memory card or DVD-RAM is set that already contains recordings in the AVCHD standard, a confirmation message about adding data will appear.
  • Page 343 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Set the title. Enter the page title and picture title. Click [Font/Title]. Select the character settings for the disc title. [Font]: Set the character type. [Size]: Set the character size.
  • Page 344 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. The recording progress status is displayed. ● Clicking [Cancel] will cancel the recording. However, with DVD-R/RW, the recording can be canceled only during data conversion.
  • Page 345 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Click [Close]. ● Click [Confirm] to display the pictures on the media. When the confirmation message for the completion of [Copy to media] is displayed, click [Yes].
  • Page 346 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Disc format A DVD must be formatted in the following cases. - When the DVD-RAM to be used for recording data is not formatted in the UDF 2.5 format, or is new. - When you want to record data onto a used DVD-RAM/RW.
  • Page 347 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Writing to a memory card or DVD (AVCHD format/DVD-Video format) Set the formatting contents. Check the drive. After replacing the disc or reconnecting the drive, click the [Refresh]. Select the formatting type. [Blank]: Select when formatting a DVD-RW.

  • Page 348: Setting Motion Picture Functions

    Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Setting motion picture functions You can select settings related to the functions for motion picture playback and recording to discs or other media. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Change the motion picture playback settings.
  • Page 349 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Setting motion picture functions Set MPEG2 picture quality Motion detection settings [Picture quality priority]: It will convert with picture quality priority to prevent the noise. It may take a long time to convert. It is recommended to use this setting when converting a fast moving motion picture.
  • Page 350 Editing AVCHD/AVCHD Lite or MPEG2 motion pictures/copying to media Setting motion picture functions Select the settings for recording in AVCHD format. Auto protection settings for writing to DVD-RAM/RW [Auto Protect ON]: The protect setting is turned off temporarily when adding data to a DVD in AVCHD standard that is set as protected.

  • Page 351: Convenient Functions Displaying Memory Card Pictures

    Convenient functions Displaying memory card pictures Pictures inside a memory card are displayed. Pictures stored on media other than a memory card cannot be displayed. Select [File] → [SD card picture browsing] from the menu. The [SD card picture browsing] screen is displayed. Select the drive containing the pictures you wish to display, and click [Next].

  • Page 352: Registering Other Software

    Convenient functions Registering other software Up to 10 software programs can be registered in the menu, allowing you to execute them directly using this software. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. The settings window is displayed. Click [General] — [Launcher]. Click [Add].
  • Page 353 Convenient functions Registering other software Opening pictures with registered software Tips Select a picture. ● A confirmation message will be displayed if 10 or more pictures are selected to be shown. If [Yes] is clicked, a maximum of 10 pictures will Select the registered software in [Tools] be opened with the registered external program.

  • Page 354: Changing The Settings For Copying Pictures To A Pc

    Convenient functions Changing the settings for copying pictures to a PC You can change the settings for copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Basic]. Change the settings.

  • Page 355: Performing Simple Playback Of Thumbnail Motion Pictures

    Convenient functions Performing simple playback of thumbnail motion pictures You can set a function where a preview is performed when the mouse pointer is placed on a motion picture thumbnail. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. The settings window is displayed. Click [General] —...

  • Page 356: Setting The Operation When The Same File Name Exists

    Convenient functions Setting the operation when the same file name exists You can set the operation if there is a still picture of the same name already in the save destination folder (including the subfolder) when copying to a PC. Select [Tools] →...

  • Page 357: Checking Software Update Information

    Convenient functions Checking software update information Automatically checking update information Software update information is automatically checked each time PHOTOfunSTUDIO is activated, and guides you to the latest updates as necessary. ● Confirmation of update information is also possible by selecting [Help] → [Check for application updates] from the menu. Tips ●...

  • Page 358: Others Menu List

    Others Menu list File Menu item Description Reference Copy to PC Copies a picture from a device such as a digital camera or memory card to a PC. SD card picture browsing Displays pictures in SD cards. Delete Deletes a picture. Protect Protects a picture against accidental deletion.
  • Page 359 Others Menu list View (continued) Menu item Description Reference Picture to display Displays all (corresponding) still pictures and motion pictures. Still Picture Displays still pictures only. Movie Displays motion pictures only. Sorting pictures ascending order Sorts the picture display in ascending order. descending order Sorts the picture display in descending order.
  • Page 360 Others Menu list Output Menu item Description Reference Print Prints pictures. Send e-mail Sends pictures by e-mail. Copy to media Copies the pictures to a memory card or CD/DVD. 95, 98, 109 Network Upload to YouTube Uploads motion pictures to YouTube. Print Set[DPOF] Sets information such as the number of pictures to print.

  • Page 361: Right-Click Menu List

    Others Right-click menu list Functions that cannot be executed because of the operating status or other reasons are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. When pictures (or thumbnails) are right-clicked Menu item Description Reference Playback Displays the selected picture in the Playback window. Slide show Sets the selected pictures in a slide show for viewing.
  • Page 362 Others Right-click menu list When Face Recognition lists are right-clicked Menu item Description Reference Change Name Changes the name of the selected list. Delete category results Deletes the selected list.

  • Page 363: Troubleshooting (Q&A)

    Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Display Symptom Check Display is possible in thumbnail mode, The maximum supported size is exceeded. but not in the playback window. Only thumbnail display is possible for pictures that have Exif data thumbnail pictures. Two files associated with each other (associated files) have the same name except for the extension.
  • Page 364 Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Connection and PC saving Symptom Check Even when your digital camera and Is any memory card inserted into the digital camera? PC are connected using the USB Depending on the digital camera, it becomes necessary to set the digital camera to be connection cable, the PC does not connected with the PC.
  • Page 365 Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Symptom Check It cannot access the drive with other The drive in use by this software cannot be accessed by other software. Close this software software such as Explorer. before accessing with other software. The DVD-RAM/RW that was recorded with auto protect enabled is set as protected, so it may Formatting of the DVD-RAM/RW that not be able to format with other DVD recording software or Explorer.
  • Page 366 Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Symptom Check ● Software that uses drives, such as DVD writing software from another company or packet write software, or an ASPI driver is installed. Uninstall all such software and drivers, and reinstall this software. ● Other software with the UDF disc read function is installed. Temporarily stop the function or uninstall the other software with the UDF disc read function.
  • Page 367 Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Symptom Check Format the disc with this software when the disc is used to record with this software. Discs Cannot record to the media formatted formatted with software other than this software (e.g. Windows Explorer) cannot be used. with the Windows Explorer on the PC.
  • Page 368 Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Symptom Check Playback of the created AVCHD standard memory card or disc is Playback may be interrupted for a few seconds between scenes when recorded onto media. interrupted for a few seconds. The media created in DVD-Video Audio of the MPEG2 file recorded on the media is Dolby Digital format.
  • Page 369 Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Others Symptom Check Startup may be slow on PCs that are not connected to the Internet. Application startup is slow. Check whether the PC can connect to the Internet. Confirm that the login information (user name and password) is correct. Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 370: Glossary

    Others Glossary ● ● AVCHD format Exif Print (Exif2.2) This standard is for the recording and playback of high definition Nickname of Exif2.2 video. Exif2.2 refers to technology that accurately prints data recorded Some digital cameras can record motion pictures in AVCHD or with the digital camera on the printer.

  • Page 371: Trademarks And Licence

    ● YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. ● “AVCHD” , “AVCHD Lite”, the “AVCHD” Logo, and the “AVCHD Lite” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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