Panasonic DMC-FT4 Instructions d'exploitation

Operating Instructionsfor advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-FT4VQT4E20F0212MG0Before use, please read these instructions completely.until 2

Before Use- 10 -1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.•If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand

Recording- 100 -Applicable modes: As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then

- 101 -RecordingApplicable modes: You can take bright pictures in dark places by setting [Min. Shtr Speed] slower. Also, you can set it faster to redu

Recording- 102 -Applicable modes: Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology.Note•Refe

- 103 -RecordingApplicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.[Burst]Settings Description of settings[˜]([Burs

Recording- 104 -Note•Burst Mode is not cancelled when the camera is turned off.• If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will

- 105 -RecordingApplicable modes: You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and automatically record su

Recording- 106 -Note•This function is not for use in a security camera.• If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be caref

- 107 -RecordingPictures taken in [Time Lapse Shot] are stored in groups, each containing the series of pictures recorded in a single Time Lapse Shot.

Recording- 108 -Applicable modes: Sets various colour effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone.¢1 This can be

- 109 -RecordingApplicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. T

- 11 -Before Use• Use the camera underwater to 12 m (40 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF and 104 °F).• Do not use for sc

Recording- 110 -Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording.Note•Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date St

- 111 -RecordingUsing the [Motion Picture] MenuFor details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P46.In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the [Moti

Recording- 112 -Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.When [AVCHD] is selected•GPS information can be stored when you

- 113 -RecordingApplicable modes: It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set.Settings: [ON]/[OFF]Note•Set this fu

GPS/Sensor- 114 -Applicable modes: GPS/SensorRecording using the GPS functionBefore use, read “About the GPS” on P7 and “User License Agreement for Lo

- 115 -GPS/SensorWhen [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], positioning is performed at regular intervals. When the positioning is successful, location name i

GPS/Sensor- 116 -When the GPS begins positioning, an icon indicating the positioning status is displayed on the recording screen. When the positioning

- 117 -GPS/Sensor∫ When positioning is taking a long timeUnder the following conditions, successful positioning may take 2 to 3 minutes even when rece

GPS/Sensor- 118 -When the displayed location name information is different from the current location or when the positioning is not successful, move t

- 119 -GPS/SensorWhen the information acquired by the positioning is different from the current location, it is possible to change it by selecting the

Before Use- 12 -2 Drain water by holding the camera upside down and shaking it lightly a few times.•After using the camera at the seaside or under wat

GPS/Sensor- 120 -Switches the displaying and hiding of the location name information displayed on the screen.Select [Area Info. Set] on the [GPS/Senso

- 121 -GPS/SensorApplicable modes: Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are operatedThe direction, altitude, and atmospheric pressure can be measured

GPS/Sensor- 122 -Applicable modes: Using the altimeterYou can check the altitude of the current location.•Displaying range is j600 m (–2000 feet) to 9

- 123 -GPS/SensorThe altimeter can be adjusted manually or using GPS.To measure altitude with greater accuracy, we recommend that you perform [Adjust]

GPS/Sensor- 124 -∫ Example of adjusting the altitude manually(measuring the height from the ground to the roof of a building)1 Set [ON] in [Adjust] in

- 125 -GPS/SensorThe altitude is recorded at 15 minute intervals and displayed as a graph.•Set the date and time settings in advance. (P27)• It cannot

GPS/Sensor- 126 -You can specify the period of the recorded altimeter log to display.Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU

- 127 -GPS/SensorYou can delete part of the altimeter log by specifying a period.Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/SET

GPS/Sensor- 128 -Applicable modes: Using the barometerWith the current atmospheric pressure as a reference, it is displayed on the graph within the ra

- 129 -GPS/SensorApplicable modes: Using the compassNote•It may not measure correctly when you measure with this unit upside down.• The bearing measur

- 13 -Before UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excl

GPS/Sensor- 130 -When [ ] is displayed on the compass, perform [Calibrate compass]. 1 Select [Calibrate compass] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then pr

- 131 -GPS/SensorApplicable modes: Restricting the GPS/sensor functionsWhen [GPS Setting] or [Sensor Settings] is set to [ON], the GPS and sensor cont

Playback/Editing- 132 -Playback/EditingVarious methods of playbackYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods.Press [(].Press [MODE].Pr

- 133 -Playback/EditingRecorded pictures can be played back in fixed intervals in order along with music. It is also possible to playback only the sti

Playback/Editing- 134 -∫ Changing the slide show settingsYou can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] or [Setup] on the s

- 135 -Playback/EditingPictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., and played back.[Filtering Pl

Playback/Editing- 136 -∫ About the categories to be sortedIt will be sorted as following when [Category Selection] is set.¢ Press 3/4/2/1 to select th

- 137 -Playback/EditingYou can display pictures by recording date.Note•The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the d

Playback/Editing- 138 -Having Fun with Recorded PicturesThe brightness and colour of the pictures taken can be balanced.•With [Auto Retouch], a new ed

- 139 -Playback/EditingUsing the [Playback] MenuYou can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorde

Before Use- 14 -Names of the Components1Flash (P65)2 GPS status indicator (P115)3 Motion picture button (P38)4 Shutter button (P32, 35)5 Camera [ON/OF

Playback/Editing- 140 -∫ Upload to the image sharing sitesAn upload tool built-in to the camera “LUMIX Image Uploader” is automatically copied to the

- 141 -Playback/EditingYou can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [Text Stamp] (P143).

Playback/Editing- 142 -You can display other location names or landmark names as selectable candidates by searching the database in this unit using th

- 143 -Playback/EditingYou can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date, the location name or landmark name stored by the GPS functi

Playback/Editing- 144 -Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET].Item Setting item[Shooting Date][W/O TIME]:Stamp the year, month an

- 145 -Playback/EditingPress [ ].Press 3 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET].• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is se

Playback/Editing- 146 -Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do

- 147 -Playback/EditingTo allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced.Select [Resize] on th

Playback/Editing- 148 -You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture.Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. (P46)Press [

- 149 -Playback/EditingYou can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites.•Play back only the pictures

- 15 -Before Use23 Tripod receptacle24 [HDMI] socket (P155, 157)•Do not connect with any cable other than an HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional). D

Playback/Editing- 150 -DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each p

- 151 -Playback/Editing∫ Cancelling all the [Print Set] settings1 Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] menu.2 Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then pr

Playback/Editing- 152 -You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. (P46)Pres

- 153 -Playback/EditingYou can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture.Select [Face Rec Edit] on the [P

Playback/Editing- 154 -You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory.S

- 155 -Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentPlaying Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPictures recorded with this unit can be played ba

Connecting to other equipment- 156 -Turn on the TV and select the input to match the terminal in use.Turn the camera on and then press [(].Note•Depend

- 157 -Connecting to other equipmentConnect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI micro cable (optional). (P155)Turn the

Connecting to other equipment- 158 -∫ Other linked operationsTurning the power off:If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the

- 159 -Connecting to other equipmentPlaying back 3D picturesConnecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D

Preparation- 16 -PreparationAttaching the StrapRun the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera.• If the strap cord is loose, it may snag when the

Connecting to other equipment- 160 -Note•When the picture is not appropriate to view in 3D (disparity is too large, etc.)– [Slide Show]: The picture w

- 161 -Connecting to other equipmentSaving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion PicturesMethods to export still pictures and motion pictures to othe

Connecting to other equipment- 162 -Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a Blu-ray Disc Recorde

- 163 -Connecting to other equipment1 Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC.•Read the separate “Basic Operating Instructions” for more information about

Connecting to other equipment- 164 -Connecting to a PCYou can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.•Some PC

- 165 -Connecting to other equipmentPreparations:Turn on the camera and the PC.Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.Connec

Connecting to other equipment- 166 -∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition)A new folder is created whe

- 167 -Connecting to other equipment∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safelySelect the [ ] icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then clic

Connecting to other equipment- 168 -Still pictures and motion pictures can be uploaded to image sharing sites (Facebook/YouTube) using the upload tool

- 169 -Connecting to other equipmentPrinting the PicturesIf you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to

- 17 -PreparationCharging the Battery∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit•Use the dedicated charger and battery.• The battery is not char

Connecting to other equipment- 170 -Selecting a single picture and printing itPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].Press 3 to sel

- 171 -Connecting to other equipmentSelect and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in s

Connecting to other equipment- 172 -• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.[Paper Size]Item Description of settings{ Setting

- 173 -Connecting to other equipment• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.∫ Layout printingWhen printing a pict

Others- 174 -OthersScreen Display∫ In recording1 Recording Mode2 Recording Mode (for recording motion pictures) (P111)Recording Quality (P112)Picture

- 175 -Others∫ In playback1 Playback Mode (P132)2 Protected picture (P152)3 Favourites (P149)4 Date/Text stamped display (P110, 143)5 Colour Mode (P10

Others- 176 -Cautions for Use• This camera has a waterproof/dustproof function equivalent to “IP68”. It is possible to take pictures in 12 m (40 feet)

- 177 -Others• It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments

Others- 178 -Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).•If you use this u

- 179 -OthersBefore cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the

Preparation- 18 -∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommende

Others- 180 -• Do not press the lens with excessive force.• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cau

- 181 -Others• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.• Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from r

Others- 182 -Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to

- 183 -Others• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59oF to 77oF)

Others- 184 -Important!Be sure to read the following before using the location names that are stored in this product.Personal Use Only.You agree to us

- 185 -OthersDisclaimer of Warranty:PANASONIC CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS

Others- 186 -About the geographical coordinate systemThe latitude and longitude standard (geographical coordinate system) recorded with this camera is

- 187 -OthersTerritory NoticeAustralia © Hema Maps Pty. Ltd, 2011.Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psm

Others- 188 -Territory NoticeGuadeloupe, French Guiana Martinique“source: © IGN 2009 - BD TOPO ®”Guatemala “Aprobado por el INSTITUTO GEOGRAFICO NACIO

- 189 -Others∫ Landmark typesThe following points of interest, such as tourist spots and public facilities, are displayed as landmarks.•Although appro

- 19 -Preparation∫ Recording still picturesRecording conditions by CIPA standard•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association

Others- 190 -Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described bel

- 191 -Others[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]•It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.> In

Others- 192 -[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on this card.]> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P60

- 193 -OthersTroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P193–204).•The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.• If you leave the camera

Others- 194 -• [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]. (P115)• Radio waves from GPS satellites may not be received depending on the recording environment, such

- 195 -Others• Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the avail

Others- 196 -> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictur

- 197 -Others• Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.• Depending on the type of the card, recording m

Others- 198 -• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.•

- 199 -Others• [Rotate Disp.] (P59) is set to [ ] or [ ].• Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?> The pictures on the built-in mem

- 2 -ContentsBefore UseCare of the camera ...5(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of

Preparation- 20 -∫ Recording motion pictures•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be aware th

Others- 200 -• When Digital Red-Eye Correction ([ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture of subject with red colour surrounded by a skin tone

- 201 -Others• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?> Set the TV input to External Input Mode.• Depending on the TV model, the pictures may

Others- 202 -> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera.> If there are two or more USB ter

- 203 -Others• Press [MENU/SET] after viewing the last screen (12/12). For details, refer to P9.> Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [

Others- 204 -• When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically chang

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.• Manufactured un

- 21 -PreparationInserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery• Check that this unit is turned off.• Confirm that there is no foreign object.

Preparation- 22 -Note•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)• Turn the c

- 23 -PreparationAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P154)• Memory size: Approx. 20 MB• The access time

Preparation- 24 -The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.(These cards are indicated as card in the text.

- 25 -Preparation∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time•You can confirm the number of recordable pictur

Preparation- 26 -∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.• [AVC

- 27 -PreparationSetting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Press camera [ON/OFF] button.• If the language select

Preparation- 28 -Press [MENU/SET].• Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].Select [Yes] to automatically correct the clock, and then press

- 29 -PreparationTips for taking good picturesHold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet sligh

- 3 -Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature Effect Mode)...77Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (

Basic- 30 -BasicSelecting the Recording ModePress [MODE].Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode.Press [MENU/SET].

- 31 -Basic∫ List of Recording ModesNote•When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set Recording Mode will

Basic- 32 -Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode)The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the ape

- 33 -BasicFocusingAim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.• The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom ma

Basic- 34 -∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the composition of the picture you want to take)1 Aim the AF ar

- 35 -BasicRecording Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings to ma

Basic- 36 -When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour ch

- 37 -BasicFollowing menus can be set.•For the setting method of the menu, refer to P46.¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.∫ [Colo

Basic- 38 -Applicable modes: Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button.A Available recording timeB Elapsed record

- 39 -BasicNote•When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA].• The available recording time displayed on the screen may

- 4 -Playback/EditingVarious methods of playback ...132• [Slide Show] ...133• [Filtering Play] ...

Basic- 40 -Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])Note•This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JE

- 41 -BasicPress [W] on the zoom button.1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen displayA Number of the selected picture and the total

Basic- 42 -Playing Back Motion PicturesThis unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats.Press 2/1

- 43 -BasicYou can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.Press [MENU/SET].• Confirmati

Basic- 44 -Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be

- 45 -BasicNote•The picture group taken in [Time Lapse Shot] (pictures with the [ ] icon) will be treated as a single picture. Deleting the picture gr

Basic- 46 -Setting the MenuThe camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you lik

- 47 -Basic∫ Close the menuPress [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.Note•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending o

Basic- 48 -By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined b

- 49 -BasicAbout the Setup Menu[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them.For details on how

- 5 -Before UseBefore UseCare of the camera∫ Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)•Foreign objects may adhere to the inner

Basic- 50 -• Press 3 if you are using Summer Time [ ]. (The time will move forward by 1 hour.) Press 3 once more to return to the normal time.• If you

- 51 -Basic• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM

Basic- 52 -• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Also, when connected, no sound is output from the cam

- 53 -Basic• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear different from real life on the LCD

Basic- 54 -• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.

- 55 -Basic• Maximum illuminating range of the LED light is 50 cm (1.6 feet).• The life of battery will decrease when the LED light is turned on const

Basic- 56 -• [Auto Power Off] is set to [5MIN. ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.• [Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases.– When using the

- 57 -Basic• [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases.– When using Auto Bracket– When using [Burst]• In Intelligent

Basic- 58 -x [USB Mode]Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection ca

- 59 -Basic• This will work when the HDMI micro cable (optional) is connected.• Refer to P157 for details.• This will work when the HDMI micro cable (

Before Use- 6 -∫ When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be caused by the environ

Basic- 60 -• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.•

- 61 -RecordingRecordingAbout the LCD MonitorPress [DISP.] to change.1 LCD monitor•When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated.

Recording- 62 -¢1 If the [Histogram] in [Setup] menu is set to [ON], Histogram will be displayed.¢2 Name of the registered person in [Face Recog.] is

- 63 -RecordingApplicable modes: Using the ZoomYou can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle

Recording- 64 -∫ Screen display•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Ex

- 65 -RecordingApplicable modes: Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSet the flash to match the recording.Press 1 [‰].Press 3/4 to select the item

Recording- 66 -∫ Available flash settings by Recording ModeThe available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.(±: Available, —: Not available,

- 67 -RecordingNote•If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the heat or lighting from the flash.•

Recording- 68 -Applicable modes: Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. w

- 69 -RecordingApplicable modes: Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress 2 [ë].Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].Note•When you p

- 7 -Before UseAbout the location name information of this unitBe sure to read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P184 before usin

Recording- 70 -Applicable modes: Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brig

- 71 -RecordingApplicable modes: Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketIn this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compen

Recording- 72 -Recording Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually (Manual Exposure Mode)Determine the exposure by manually setting the ap

- 73 -RecordingRecording Mode: Take the Outdoors Scene ExpressivelyBy setting the Recording Mode to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] pictures can be taken more ef

Recording- 74 -This is optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach. Depth meter will automatically operate. It can be a rough indication o

- 75 -RecordingNote•Measured depth may not be accurate when pressure is applied to front or rear of this unit by pressing with your hands, etc. In suc

Recording- 76 -This is optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 12 m (40 feet) by the use of the marine case (DMW-MCFT3: optional).¢ This ca

- 77 -RecordingRecording Mode: Record pictures that look like dioramas (Miniature Effect Mode)By creating areas that are blurred and areas that are no

Recording- 78 -Recording Mode: Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and r

- 79 -RecordingWhen taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons and make their sk

Before Use- 8 -(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the CameraThis does not guarantee no destruction, no malfuncti

Recording- 80 -Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama pictu

- 81 -RecordingNote•The zoom position is fixed to Wide.• The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture.

Recording- 82 -This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode•Use

- 83 -RecordingThis mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.This ta

Recording- 84 -Select this 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.For information abo

- 85 -RecordingRecording Mode: Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, two pictures

Recording- 86 -Applicable modes: RecordingTaking a Picture with Face Recognition FunctionFace Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling

- 87 -RecordingYou can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.Registration can be facilitated by taking mu

Recording- 88 -Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].• You can register up to 3 face images.• Exit the menu after it is set.Item Des

- 89 -RecordingYou can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered perso

- 9 -Before Use∫ Handling of the camera•Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped, etc.

Recording- 90 -Entering TextIt is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbol

- 91 -RecordingUsing the [Rec] MenuFor details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P46.Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of th

Recording- 92 -Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even whe

- 93 -RecordingApplicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.Note•The setting is fixed to [›] in [Handheld Night S

Recording- 94 -Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be t

- 95 -RecordingApplicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bl

Recording- 96 -∫ Auto White BalanceDepending on the conditions when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermor

- 97 -RecordingYou can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance.•Fine adjustment is possib

Recording- 98 -Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.¢1[Ø] will be used

- 99 -Recording∫ About [š] ([Face Detection])The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces.Yellow:When the shutter butt