PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-TZ70 (01) PDF MANUAL

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under conditions that may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This includes:

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using it in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera. Be especially careful in:

• Extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which can make the lens, LCD monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.

If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

Before important events, such as weddings, always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

1. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door.

2. Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by the lever. Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.

3. Close the card/battery door and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes off. Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction or may damage the card or recorded data.

Remove the battery from the camera after use. Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket. Insert the USB connection cable so that its arrow mark will face the arrow mark side of the camera.

To charge via an electrical outlet, connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor into the electrical outlet.

To charge through the computer, connect the camera to the USB connector of a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied). Turn on the computer.

The charging lamp (Red) indicates the following:

• On: Charging in progress

• Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

• Flashing: Charging error

When using the AC adaptor (supplied), the approximate charging time is 170 minutes.

The time required for charging may differ depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer when temperatures are either high or low or when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used:

Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4” or higher for recording motion pictures. Only the cards listed with the given capacities are supported.

1. Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera.

2. Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed.

3. Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. The [Please set the clock] message appears.

4. Press [MENU/SET].

5. Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press ▲▼ to set.

6. Press [MENU/SET] to set.

7. Press [MENU/SET].

8. When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].

9. Press ◄► to set your home area and press [MENU/SET].

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings. Clock settings will be saved for approximately 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

1. Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera.

2. Set to the desired recording mode by aligning the mode dial correctly.

3. Aim the camera and shoot.

4. Play back pictures by pressing the Playback button, then pressing ◄► or turning the control dial to select the picture to be displayed.

5. Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera.

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

It is recommended to use the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

1. Press [Q.MENU/] button.

2. Press ◄► to select menu items. The menu items and setting items displayed will differ depending on the recording mode.

3. Turn the control ring or control dial to change the setting.

4. Press [MENU/SET].

1. Set the mode dial to [iA] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode).

2. Take a picture:

• Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Press the [Flash] button, then use ▲▼ to select the desired type and press [MENU/SET].

The camera reads the scene when pointed at the subject and makes optimum settings automatically.

When taking pictures, the detected scenes include:

• [i-Portrait]

• [i-Baby] (recognises children under 3 registered with Face Recognition)

• [i-Scenery]

• [i-Sunset]

• [i-Food]

• [i-Night Portrait] (only when flash is selected)

• [i-Night Scenery]

• [i-Handheld Night Shot] (when [iHandheld Night Shot] is ON)

• [i-Macro]

• When the scene does not correspond to any of the above, a general scene is detected.

When recording motion pictures, the detected scenes include:

• [i-Portrait]

• [i-Scenery]

• [i-Low Light] (for nightscapes and other dark scenes)

• [i-Macro]

• When the scene does not correspond to any of the above, a general scene is detected.

1. Press ▲.

2. Press ▲▼ to select an item to adjust.

3. Turn the control ring or control dial to adjust. The adjustment can also be made with ◄►. To return to automatic adjustment, press [Q.MENU/] button.

4. Press [MENU/SET].

[Motion Deblur] automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise blur. It is preset to [ON].

To change settings:

1. Press [MENU/SET].

2. Press ▲▼ to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET].

3. Press ▲▼ to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET].

4. Press ▲▼ to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET].

[iHandheld Night Shot] can record a still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures when a night scene is detected automatically while handheld. It is preset to [ON].

To change settings:

1. Press [MENU/SET].

2. Press ▲▼ to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET].

3. Press ▲▼ to select [iHandheld Night Shot] and press [MENU/SET].

4. Press ▲▼ to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET].

[iHDR] records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation when there is strong contrast between the background and the subject. It is preset to [ON].

To change settings:

1. Press [MENU/SET].

2. Press ▲▼ to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET].

3. Press ▲▼ to select [iHDR] and press [MENU/SET].

4. Press ▲▼ to select either [ON] or [OFF] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Press ◄ to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking. To cancel AF Tracking, press ◄.

2. Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to lock. To cancel AF Lock, press [MENU/SET].

1. Press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select [iA MODE] menu and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ◄► to select [Intelligent Auto Plus] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Press ▲.

2. Press ▲▼ to select an item to adjust. The displayed icon will indicate what is being adjusted: brightness, background defocusing, or colouring.

3. Turn the control ring or control dial to adjust. You can also make adjustments with ◄►. To return to automatic adjustment, press [Q.MENU/] button.

4. Press [MENU/SET].

1. Set the mode dial to [P] ([Program AE] Mode).

2. Take a picture by pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, then fully to record.

Programme Shift is a function that maintains the same exposure (brightness) while allowing you to change the shutter speed and aperture value combination in [Program AE] Mode.

To use:

1. Press the shutter button halfway. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in yellow on the screen.

2. While the numeric values are being displayed in yellow (approximately 10 seconds), turn the control ring or control dial to select the combination of shutter speed and aperture value. [Programme Shift indication] is displayed.

To cancel Programme Shift, turn the control ring or control dial until [Programme Shift indication] disappears.

1. Adjust focus according to the subject:

• Align the AF area with the subject.

• Hold down the shutter button halfway. The focus display will be illuminated when focus is aligned and flashing when not aligned. The AF area will be green when focus is aligned and red when not aligned.

2. Return to desired composition by pressing the shutter button fully.

You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the [VGA] setting.

1. Press the motion picture button to start recording.

2. Press the motion picture button again to end recording.

AVCHD: This format allows you to record high-definition quality images. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving them to a disc.

AVCHD Progressive: The [50p] in [FHD] allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920 x 1080/50p, which is the highest quality complying with the AVCHD standard. Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.

MP4: This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed or when uploading videos to WEB services.

Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded.

Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording.

The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded. When still pictures are recorded during zooming, the zooming may stop. Using [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode, a still picture may be taken with a slight delay from the time when the shutter button is pressed fully.

When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory.

1. Press the Playback button.

2. Press ◄► or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed. When you press and hold ◄►, the pictures are displayed one after another.

3. View pictures.

Press the Playback button or the Motion picture button again, or press the shutter button halfway.

Move the zoom lever toward the T side. Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) To reduce zoom, move the zoom lever toward the W side. To move zoom position, press ▲▼◄►.

Move the zoom lever toward the W side. You can switch the display methods in the following order: 1-picture screen (full-screen) → 12-picture screen → 30-picture screen → Calendar screen. (Move the lever to the T side to return.)

When you select a picture using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET] on the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen). Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

1. Move the zoom lever toward the W side several times.

2. Use ▲▼◄► to select the recording date and press [MENU/SET]. Pictures are displayed in Multi Playback (30-picture screen). The cursor will appear on the first picture taken on the selected date. You can also select the date with the control dial.

1. Press [Delete] button. A confirmation screen is displayed.

2. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Press [Delete] button while viewing a picture.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and press [MENU/SET]. Items can also be selected by turning the control dial.

For [Delete Multi], use ▲▼◄► to select a picture and press [DISP.] button. To cancel, press [DISP.] button again. To execute, press [MENU/SET]. Pictures can also be selected with the control dial.

You can select [All Delete Except Favorite] in [Delete All] if there are pictures that have been set as [Favorite]. A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Press [MENU/SET].

2. Press ▲▼◄► or turn the control dial to select the desired menu (e.g., [Rec] menu), and press [MENU/SET].

3. Press ▲▼ or turn the control dial to select an item (e.g., [AF Mode]), and press [MENU/SET].

4. Press ▲▼◄► or turn the control dial to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET].

5. Press the [Q.MENU/] button repeatedly until the previous screen reappears. The menu closes and the previous screen reappears. In recording mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.

You can change or mute the beep/shutter sounds using the [Beep] settings in the [Setup] menu.

• For [Beep Level], settings are [Low], [High], or [OFF].

• For [Beep Tone], settings are 1, 2, or 3.

• For [Shutter Vol.], settings are [Low], [High], or [OFF].

• For [Shutter Tone], settings are 1, 2, or 3.

Beep sounds are audible when turning the control ring. Regardless of the [Beep Level] setting, no beep sounds are audible when recording motion pictures, using Manual Focus to adjust focus, or during zoom operation (excluding [Step Zoom]). Changing the [Beep Tone] setting does not change the beep tones produced by the control ring.

Use [Zoom Lever Set] in the [Setup] menu.

Adjust brightness and colour of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder using [Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] in the [Setup] menu. It is suggested to use the default settings. These are intended to provide a preview of the actual picture, as accurately as possible.

1. Press ▲▼ to select the setting item and press ◄► to make adjustments.

2. Press [MENU/SET].

This will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the viewfinder is in use.

Use [Monitor Luminance] in the [Setup] menu.

The sensitivity of the eye sensor can be set using [Eye Sensor] in the [Setup] menu. Select [Eye Sensor] from the [Setup] menu.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [Sensitivity] or [LVF/Monitor Switch] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select the setting and press [MENU/SET].

Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the viewfinder. When doing diopter adjustment, align the centre of the viewfinder with your eye.

Use [Composition Guide] in the [Setup] menu to select guideline display and type. By setting the basic composition, you can take more impressive still pictures.

Use [Guide Line] in the [Setup] menu. Settings are [ON] / [OFF].

[Histogram] displays the distribution of brightness in the picture. For example, if the graph peaks at the right, it means there are several bright areas in the picture. A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can be used as a reference for exposure correction.

Settings are [ON] / [OFF].

Use [Video Rec Area] in the [Setup] menu. Settings are [ON] / [OFF].

Use [Remaining Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

[Lens Resume] consists of [Zoom Resume] and [MF Resume].

[Zoom Resume]: Remembers the zoom position when turning the camera off. Settings are [ON] / [OFF].

[MF Resume]: This unit remembers the focusing position for Manual Focus under the following circumstances: when the unit is turned off, or when the focus mode is set to a mode other than [MF]. The next time the unit is turned on or the focus mode is set to [MF], it will return to the remembered focus position. Settings are [ON] / [OFF].

Set [MF Assist] to [ON] or [OFF] in the [Setup] menu.

When you perform Manual Focus operation, this function automatically adds colour to the portions of the image that are in focus.

To change [Detect Level] or [Display Color] settings:

1. Select [Peaking] from the [Setup] menu.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select [Detect Level] or [Display Color] and press [MENU/SET].

4. Use ▲▼ to select the setting and press [MENU/SET].

The [Economy] setting turns off the camera or makes the LCD monitor go dark while not in use to minimise battery consumption.

For [Auto Power Off], the camera automatically turns off while not in use. Settings are [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.], or [OFF].

For [Monitor Power Save], the LCD monitor goes dark to minimise power consumption. Settings are [ON] / [OFF].

Use [Auto Review] in the [Setup] menu.

Set [Exposure Comp. Reset] to [ON] or [OFF] in the [Setup] menu. If set to [ON], the exposure compensation (brightness) setting is reset when the recording mode is changed or the camera is turned off.

Set [Self Timer Auto Off] to [ON] or [OFF] in the [Setup] menu. If set to [ON], the self-timer is cancelled if the unit is turned off.

To reset picture file numbers (folder number is updated and file number starts from 0001), use [No.Reset] in the [Setup] menu.

To reset folder number to 100: First, format the built-in memory or card using [Format], and then reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. Select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.

To format the built-in memory or card when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, use [Format] in the [Setup] menu. When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting. When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. (Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.) All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted.

Use [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu. This returns all [Wi-Fi] menu settings to default settings.

Use [USB Mode] in the [Setup] menu.

Use [TV Connection] in the [Setup] menu.

[Video Out]: Video output is set to [NTSC] system or [PAL] system.

[TV Aspect]: Set to [16:9] or [4:3]. This works when the AV cable (optional) is connected.

[3D Playback]: Set how 3D still picture is output. Set to [3D] or [2D]. This works when the HDMI micro cable is connected. If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, set to [2D].

Use [Rotate Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

Use [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu. When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information such as the license is displayed.

Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.

1. Use ▲▼◄► to select characters.

2. Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed. To change the character type, press [DISP.] button, then use ▲▼ to select [Change Character Type Icon] and press [MENU/SET].

To continue entering characters, use ▲▼ to select [Continue Input Icon] and press [MENU/SET]. Move the zoom lever toward T side. Turn the control dial to the right.

For editing text, use ▲▼ to select [Edit Icon] [Delete Icon] and press [MENU/SET]. Then, move the cursor to the text to edit. You can also use the zoom lever or control dial to reposition the cursor. Use ▲▼ to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET]. Use ▲▼ to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET].

3. When you are finished entering text, use ▲▼◄► to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET].

Press [DISP.] button to change display. You can switch between information display, simple display, and no display.

By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your subject (the composition), you can take more impressive still pictures.

1. Press [Fn1] button.

2. Use ▲▼ to select the guideline to display and press [MENU/SET]. You can also select the guideline with the control dial.

3. Referring to the guideline, align your subject and press the shutter button.

1. Press [DISP.] button to switch the display. Press the button until the level gauge is displayed.

2. Correct camera angle. The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the angle of the camera so that it matches the white line.

Move the zoom lever toward T side to enlarge the subject (telephoto) or toward W side to capture a wider area (wide-angle). The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using the angle at which the zoom lever is moved.

You can also perform zoom operation by assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control ring/control dial.

Optical Zoom: Zooming in up to 30x is possible if pictures without the EZ icon have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.

Extra optical zoom: Zooming in up to 58.6x is possible when pictures with the EZ icon have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. EZ is short for “Extra optical zoom”.

[i.Zoom]: You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. Set [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON].

[Digital Zoom]: Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. When [Digital Zoom] is used simultaneously with [i.Zoom], you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x (DMC-TZ70). Zoom 2x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom when [i.Zoom] is set to [OFF] (DMC-TZ71). When [i.Zoom] is set to [ON], [Digital Zoom] is cancelled.

You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualisation of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens.

1. Turn the control ring or control dial. If recording in [Intelligent Auto] Mode, you can adjust the [Step Zoom] with the control ring/control dial.

You can use the zoom lever for [Step Zoom] by setting [Zoom Lever Set] to [Step Zoom] in the [Setup] menu.

Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.

1. Press [MF] button.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Turn the control ring to adjust focus.

To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE Lock] to the function button.

1. Align the AF area with the subject.

2. Press the function button to lock the focus and/or exposure. To cancel AF/AE Lock, press the function button.

3. Move the camera to compose the still picture you want to take, and press the shutter button fully. When [AE] is set, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press it fully.

You can set whether to lock focus and/or exposure by using [AF/AE Lock] in the recording menu:

This function corrects exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright.

1. Press [Exposure Compensation] button.

2. Turn the control ring or control dial to select the compensation value and press [MENU/SET]. If the picture is too dark, adjust to the “+” direction. If the picture is too bright, adjust to the “-” direction. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is displayed in the bottom-left corner of the screen. You can also press ◄► to make adjustments.

This function records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically. After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.

1. Press [Bracket] button.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Auto Bracket] and press [MENU/SET]. To change the compensation margin, press the [DISP.] button and select a compensation margin with ◄►.

3. Press the shutter button fully to record a burst of 3 pictures while exposure is changed automatically. The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “-” direction, and the third still picture is recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” direction.

To cancel [Auto Bracket], in step 2, select [Burst Off] or [Single Shot].

A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.

1. Press [Burst] button.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Burst] and press [MENU/SET]. To change the burst setting, press the [DISP.] button and select a setting with ▲▼.

3. A burst of pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.

To cancel burst, in step 2, select [Single Shot] or [Burst Off].

1. Press [Self-timer] button.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Self Timer] and press [MENU/SET]. To change the time setting, press the [DISP.] button and select a time setting with ▲▼.

3. Take a picture by pressing the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time.

To cancel while in operation, press [MENU/SET].

To cancel self-timer, in step 2, select [Self-timer Off] or [Self-timer (2 sec)].

When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.

1. Set the mode dial to [A].

2. Turn the control ring or control dial to select the aperture value. The shutter speed will be automatically adjusted.

When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.

1. Set the mode dial to [S].

2. Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed. The aperture value will be automatically adjusted.

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure.

1. Set the mode dial to [M].

2. Turn the control ring to select the aperture value, and turn the control dial to select the shutter speed.

• [Exposure Meter 0] shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure).

• [Exposure Meter +] shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value.

• [Exposure Meter -] shows darker pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a slower shutter speed or reduce aperture value.

You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the screen.

1. Set the mode dial to [Creative Control icon].

2. Use ▲▼ to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET]. If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the effect appears.

To change the selected picture effects from the menu:

1. Press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Creative Control] menu and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET].

To change the selected picture effects using the control ring/control dial: Turn the control ring or control dial to select the effect.

You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera towards the direction you want to record, and automatically combining the burst of pictures taken during that time.

1. Set the mode dial to [Panorama Shot icon]. The recording direction is set as “left → right” and the picture effect is set to [No Effect] at the time of purchase.

2. Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET]. If you take pictures “left → right” or “right → left”, a horizontal guide line is displayed. If you take pictures “up → down” or “down → up”, a vertical guide line is displayed.

To change the recording direction, press ▲▼ to select the recording direction and press [MENU/SET].

To change picture effects, turn the control ring or control dial to select the picture effect. If you do not want to add picture effects, please select [No Effect]. You cannot select [Toy Effect] or [Miniature Effect].

3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

4. Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion to the recording direction to start recording. Pan the camera so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds at a constant speed.

5. Press the shutter button fully again to end recording. You can also end recording if you stop panning the camera while taking pictures.

You can register your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and set the mode dial to [C1] / [C2] to switch quickly to those settings. Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered.

1. Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.

2. Select [Cust.Set Mem.] from the [Setup] menu.

3. Use ▲▼ to select custom set for registration and press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Set the mode dial to [C1] / [C2] ([Custom] mode).

2. Use ▲▼ to select custom set and press [MENU/SET]. Use ◄► and ▲▼ to confirm the registered settings. Only the main menu items are displayed.

3. Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings. The camera switches to the recording mode and settings of the selected custom set.

To change from one [C2] custom setting to another ([Custom] menu):

1. Press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Custom] menu and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select custom set and press [MENU/SET].

You can register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn1] button or [Fn2] button for faster operation. The [Fn1] button is set to [Composition Guide] and [Fn2] button is set to [LVF/Monitor Switch] at the time of purchase.

1. Select [Fn Button Set] from [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select the button to which you want to register a function and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select the function to register and press [MENU/SET].

To use registered functions, press [Fn1] button or [Fn2] button. The registered function is called.

1. Select [Ring/Dial Set] from [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Control ring] or [Control dial] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. To return to the default setting, select [Default Control]. If you do not use the control ring, select [Not Set].

The default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically.

During recording:

• The camera recognises a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure.

• When registered faces that have set names are recognised, the names are displayed (max. 3 people).

During playback:

• The name and age are displayed (if information is registered).

• The names that have been set for the recognised faces are displayed (max. 3 people).

• Only pictures of the selected registered people are played back ([Category Selection] in [Filtering Play] or [Slide Show]).

Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. You can facilitate Face Recognition by registering multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).

1. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select [New] and then press [MENU/SET]. If 6 people are already registered, first delete a registered person.

4. Record the face picture. Align the face with the guide and record. Use ▲▼ to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]. If re-recording, select [No]. Faces of subjects other than people (e.g. pets) cannot be registered.

5. Press ▲▼ to select the item for editing and press [MENU/SET].

1. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select the picture of the person to be edited or deleted and press [MENU/SET].

4. Use ▲▼ to select the item and press [MENU/SET].

1. Select [Travel Date] from the [Setup] menu.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Travel Setup] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET].

4. Use ▲▼◄► to select the departure date and press [MENU/SET].

5. Use ▲▼◄► to select the return date and press [MENU/SET].

To record a location: Once [Travel Setup] is set, select [Location] in step 2. Use ▲▼ to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]. Enter your location.

1. Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Destination] or [Home] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼◄► to select the area and press [MENU/SET].

To set daylight savings, press ▲ in step 3. Press again to release the setting. When daylight savings is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is cancelled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

When you come back from your travel destination, select [Home] and press [MENU/SET] twice in step 2.

Use [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu. Settings are [4:3] / [3:2] / [16:9] / [1:1].

Use [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu. The number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality].

Use [Quality] in the [Rec] menu.

Use [Sensitivity] in the [Rec] menu. Settings are [AUTO] / [ISO 80] / [ISO 100] / [ISO 200] / [ISO 400] / [ISO 800] / [ISO 1600] / [ISO 3200] / [ISO 6400]. Higher settings are recommended for clear pictures in darker locations.

You can set the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ISO]. Use [ISO Limit Set] in the [Rec] menu. Settings are [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [6400].

Use [White Balance] in the [Rec] menu.

White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colours still do not appear as anticipated.

1. Select the White Balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the [WB Adjust.] screen.

2. Turn the control ring or the control dial to the right if red is strong and to the left if blue is strong. You can also press ◄► to make adjustments.

3. Press [MENU/SET].

Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colours.

1. Select [Set] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Point the camera towards a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET]. White Balance is set to [Set].

Use [Metering Mode] in the [Rec] menu.

[i.Exposure] automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. When [i.Exposure] works, the colour of the i.Exposure icon changes.

Settings are [ON] / [OFF] in the [Rec] menu.

Use [Min. Shtr Speed] in the [Rec] menu. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations.

Settings are [AUTO] / [1/250] / [1/125] / [1/60] / [1/30] / [1/15] / [1/8] / [1/4] / [1/2] / [1].

You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to record still pictures with sharper outlines and clearer resolution. Settings are [ON] / [OFF] in the [Rec] menu.

This setting is convenient for taking pictures of landscape scenes, observation of gradual changes in animals/plants etc. The pictures are recorded as a single group picture.

1. Press ▲▼ to select the item and press [MENU/SET] in the [Rec] menu.

2. Press ▲▼ to select [Start Shooting] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Press the shutter button fully. The recording starts automatically. To stop the [Time Lapse Shot] recording partway through, press [MENU/SET] or the Playback button while the power is turned on, and end the recording as instructed in the displayed confirmation screen.

The [AF Assist Lamp] illuminates when it is dark to facilitate focus alignment.

Settings are [ON] / [OFF] in the [Rec] menu.

Use [Red-Eye Removal] in the [Rec] menu. Settings are [ON] / [OFF].

The [Stabilizer] function automatically detects and prevents jitter.

Settings are [ON] / [OFF] in the [Rec] menu.

Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture.

Settings are [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] in the [Rec] menu.

Use [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu.

Use [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu.

For [AVCHD] in [Rec Format]:

For [MP4] in [Rec Format]:

Use [Still Picture Size] in the [Motion Picture] menu.

[Continuous AF] allows the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fixes the focus position at the start of recording.

Settings are [ON] / [OFF] in the [Motion Picture] menu. When set to [OFF], the focus position is fixed at the start of motion picture recording.

[Level Shot] automatically detects the camera’s tilt while recording motion pictures, and horizontally corrects the recording motion picture so it will not be tilted.

Settings are [ON] / [OFF] in the [Motion Picture] menu.

[Wind Cut] automatically detects wind sounds (wind noise) captured by the microphones and suppresses the sound if the wind is blowing too strongly.

Settings are [AUTO] / [OFF] in the [Motion Picture] menu. When set to [AUTO], wind noise is automatically suppressed depending on volume.

[Zoom Mic] links sound recording with the zoom operation. During telephoto recording, you can clearly pick up sounds from the subject while suppressing surrounding sounds. During wide-angle recording, you can pick up a wide range of surrounding sounds with a stereophonic effect.

Settings are [ON] / [OFF] in the [Motion Picture] menu.

Press [DISP.] button to change display. You can switch between showing all picture information (recording date and time, etc.), showing only recording information (Flash, Sensitivity, etc.), or no display.

To play back group pictures consecutively:

1. Select a picture with the group picture icon ([Group Burst icon] or [Time Lapse Group icon]), and press Playback. If you have filtered images for playback using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play], the selection screen appears. Press ▲▼ to select [Burst Play] or [Sequential Play], and then press [MENU/SET].

To play back group pictures one by one:

1. Select a picture with the group picture icon ([Group Burst icon] or [Time Lapse Group icon]), and press ▲.

2. Use ◄► to scroll through the pictures.

You can save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture.

1. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback.

2. Press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] to save the picture.

Still pictures are saved with [Aspect Ratio] setting of [16:9] and [Picture Size] at 2M. In certain cases, saved pictures become [4:3], 0.3M (e.g., MP4 motion pictures with [Rec Quality] of [VGA/25p] or High-speed motion pictures with [Recording Speed] of [200fps]).

1. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode. The menu selection screen is displayed.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select the playback mode and press [MENU/SET].

Use [2D/3D Settings] in the [Playback Mode] menu. This menu is only displayed during HDMI output.

You can narrow down the pictures to be displayed with set filters, such as recording dates, categories, or favourite pictures.

1. Select [Filtering Play] from the [Playback Mode] menu.

2. Use ▲▼ to select the filtering method and press [MENU/SET].

You can play back pictures with [Travel Date] that have been set at the time of their recording.

1. Select [Travel] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select the setting and press [MENU/SET].

You can play back pictures that have been narrowed down by category, such as Scene Mode. Also, from among the pictures recorded using the Face Recognition function, select a person in the picture and play back.

1. Select [Category Selection] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select the setting and press [MENU/SET].

1. Select [Select Date] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select recording date and press [MENU/SET].

To change the date to display:

1. Press ▲ in the 1-picture Playback screen.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Change Date] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Select [Favorite] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Select [Slide Show] from the [Playback Mode] menu.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET].

To select pictures for automatic play back: If you have previously selected pictures in [Filtering Play], the Slide Show will play back the same pictures. To reselect pictures, use the cursor button to select [Filtering], then press [MENU/SET].

To change settings such as music or display time:

Select [Setup] and then press [MENU/SET].

You can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. New pictures are created after editing. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or on the memory card.

1. Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press ▲.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Auto Retouch] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still picture is saved. If [OFF] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before retouching).

Operation from the [Playback] menu:

1. Select [Retouch] in the [Playback] menu, and then press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Auto Retouch] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select picture and press [MENU/SET].

Read Step 3 above to perform further steps.

You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply. New pictures are created after editing. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.

1. Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press ▲.

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Creative Retouch] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Press ▲▼ to select effect. The picture retouched with the selected effect is displayed. When [No Effect] is selected, you can restore a picture to its original condition (before retouching).

4. Press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the new retouched still picture is saved.

Operation from the [Playback] menu:

1. Select [Retouch] in the [Playback] menu, and then press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select [Creative Retouch] and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select picture and press [MENU/SET]. Read steps 3 and after to perform further steps.

You can send location information (latitude and longitude) obtained with your smartphone/tablet to this unit, and write the location information to the pictures. Location information cannot be written to still pictures in the built-in memory.

Preparation: Send location information to this unit from your smartphone/tablet.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [Add Location Data] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select a period for writing location information, and then press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. Location information is written to the picture. [GPS icon] is displayed for pictures that have location information written to it.

To abort writing location information, press [MENU/SET] while location information is being written. [Location Icon] is displayed for the period of the abort operation. If selected again while [Location Icon] is displayed, writing location information will resume where it left off.

To delete received location information:

1. Use ▲▼ to select [Delete Location Data] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼ to select a period for deleting location information, and then press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

You can give titles to your favourite still pictures.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Select a still picture. If [SINGLE], use ▲▼◄► to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET]. If [MULTI] (up to 100 pictures), use ▲▼◄► to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button.

3. Enter characters. To delete a title, delete all the characters in the character input screen.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Select a still picture. If [SINGLE], use ▲▼◄► to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET]. If [MULTI] (up to 100 pictures), use ▲▼◄► to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button.

3. Use ▲▼ to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET].

4. Use ▲▼ to select the item and press [MENU/SET].

5. Use ▲▼ to select the setting and press [MENU/SET].

6. Press [Q.MENU/] button.

7. Use ▲▼ to select [OK] and press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

This function is convenient when you are travelling, for example, and you just want to keep necessary scenes, or you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to free up space on the built-in memory or your card.

1. Use ▲▼ to select a motion picture to split and press [MENU/SET].

2. Press ◄► at where you want to split a motion picture to pause it.

3. Press ▲▼. A confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. The original motion picture that was split does not remain. (There will only be the 2 motion pictures that were created after the split.)

The motion picture you created is saved in the MP4 recording format.

1. Press ◄► to select group pictures you want to use to create a motion picture and then press [MENU/SET].

2. Press ▲▼ to select the item and settings and then press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed.

Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼◄► to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼◄► to select size and press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed.

1. Use ▲▼ to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET].

2. Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET]. A confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Yes], the operation is executed. You can also enlarge the still picture with the control dial.

By labelling your favourite pictures with a star, you can play back your favourite pictures only, or delete all pictures except your favourites. Up to 999 pictures can be set as favourites.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼◄► to select picture and press [MENU/SET]. To cancel, press [MENU/SET] again.

To clear all favourites, select [CANCEL] in step 1 and select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET].

Settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print-compatible shops or printers.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼◄► to select picture and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to set number of pictures and press [MENU/SET].

To clear all settings, select [CANCEL] in step 1 and select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET].

This prevents deletion of important pictures.

1. Use ▲▼ to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼◄► to select picture and press [MENU/SET]. To cancel, press [MENU/SET] again.

To clear all protection, select [CANCEL] in step 1 and select [Yes], and then press [MENU/SET].

1. Use ▲▼ to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET].

2. Use ▲▼◄► to select picture and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select a person and press [MENU/SET]. If [DELETE] is chosen, go to step 5.

4. Use ▲▼ to select the person to replace for another and press [MENU/SET].

5. Use ▲▼ to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET].

1. Use ▲▼ to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET].

• [Copy All to Card]: Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card (go to step 3).

• [Copy 1 to Built-in]: Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory.

2. Use ▲▼◄► to select picture and press [MENU/SET].

3. Use ▲▼ to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]. To cancel, press [MENU/SET].

This may indicate that charging is being performed in a place with an extremely high or low temperature. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). These temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself.

Charging is not possible if the power supply capacity of the computer is low.

Ensure the battery is inserted correctly, or needs recharging.

The battery needs recharging.

If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link (HDMI) with an HDMI micro cable and turn off the TV with the remote control for the TV, this unit also turns off. If you are not using VIERA Link (HDMI), set [VIERA Link] to [OFF] in the Setup menu.

The built-in memory or card may be full. Free up space by deleting unwanted pictures.

The lens may be dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera on to extract the lens barrel, and clean the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth. The lens may also be foggy.

Adjust the exposure. The [Min. Shtr Speed] may be set to a fast speed, such as [1/250]. Set [Min. Shtr Speed] to a lower speed.

Your finger may be blocking the flash. Make sure you are holding the camera correctly.

The camera may be set to use [Auto Bracket] or [Burst]. Clear these settings.

The camera may not be set to a mode appropriate for the distance to the subject. The subject may be outside of the focus range. This can also be caused by jitter or subject movement.

Shutter speed may be slower in dark locations and the stabiliser function may be less effective. Hold the camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to your body. Use a tripod and the self-timer when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].

This may be due to only having enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.

ISO Sensitivity may be high, or shutter speed may be low. The default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures. Lower [Sensitivity] or take pictures in brighter locations. The camera may be set to [High Sens.] Scene mode, which can make pictures slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity.

This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors and is not a malfunction.

When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixtures, increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and colour. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction. When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixtures, mercury lamps, or sodium lighting, the colours and screen brightness may change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.

This is characteristic of the MOS sensors, which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. The streaks appear when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures. It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded continuously, a camera temperature warning icon is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. With some cards, an access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway. Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4” or higher. If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class, the data writing speed has dropped. If this happens, back up data on the memory card and format it.

If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been aborted and stops recording. If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the recording direction, the camera stops recording. To record panorama pictures, pan the camera in a small circular motion parallel to the recording direction at a speed of approx. 8 seconds per revolution (guideline).

If the colour of the subject is similar to that of its background, AF Tracking may not function. Set the AF lock to the colours specific to the subject.

The surrounding area in a picture may appear blurry when the pupil of your eye shifts from the centre. This condition occurs because the magnification of the internal lenses has been increased in order to improve camera performance and provide a compact body. It is recommended to move your eye as close as possible to the viewfinder and look at the centre of the screen when you use the viewfinder.

When a hand or object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched to viewfinder display mode without your knowledge.

The camera may be set for viewfinder display. Press the [LVF] button and switch to LCD monitor display.

Aperture value is set while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (This does not affect the recorded picture.) This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction.

The screen may flicker for a few seconds after turning on. This is an operation to correct flicker caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights, LED lights, etc. and is not a malfunction.

[Monitor Luminance] may be activated. Use [Monitor Display]/[Viewfinder] to adjust the brightness of the screen.

This is not a fault and will not be recorded on the actual pictures.

When connected to a computer or printer, the camera can display pictures on the LCD monitor only.

The flash may be set to [Forced Flash Off]. The flash becomes unavailable in certain cases, such as when [Auto Bracket] is enabled, or in specific Scene Modes.

Red-eye reduction may be active (flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red). The [Burst] setting may be set to [Flash Burst].

[Rotate Disp.] may be activated.

There may be no pictures in the built-in memory or card (pictures are played from the card if inserted, from built-in memory if not). If the file name of the picture has been changed on a computer, it cannot be played back on the camera. If [Filtering Play] is enabled, only pictures under the set filters are displayed. Cancel filtering.

The picture may have been edited on a computer or taken with a different device. The battery may have been removed immediately after the picture was taken, or the picture may have been taken with low battery. Use [Format] to delete data.

If you have many pictures that were edited with [Resize], [Retouch], etc., it may take several minutes for all pictures to be displayed during Multi Playback.

The picture may have been edited on a computer or taken with a different device. The [Clock Set] may be incorrect. (Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Search on pictures copied to a computer and then back to this unit, if computer and camera dates differ.)

If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air. This is not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture.

The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor picture quality.

When digital red-eye correction is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-coloured areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red areas. It is recommended to set the flash to [Red-eye reduction Auto], [Red-eye reduction Forced Flash On], or [Red-eye reduction Slow Sync./Red-Eye], or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before recording.

Camera operation sounds may be recorded as the camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during motion picture recording; this is not a fault.

Even if a device is compatible with AVCHD and MP4, the motion pictures that were recorded on this unit may have bad picture quality or sound quality upon playback, or may be unable to be played back. Also, the recording information may not be displayed correctly.

Check the following regarding the wireless access point:

• The wireless access point information set on this unit may be wrong. Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption key.

• The power of the wireless access point may not be turned on.

• The setting of the wireless access point may not be supported by this unit.

Check the network setting of the destination. Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point. Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 2.4 GHz band. Any device, such as a microwave oven or cordless phone, that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby may interrupt radio waves. The 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point may be connected to other equipment using the 5 GHz band; use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz simultaneously is recommended. When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted.

Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state. The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio wave condition. Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point, remove obstacles, or change the direction of this unit. It may not display even if radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access point. Check the settings of the wireless access point. The wireless access point may not be found depending on the radio wave condition. Perform the [Manual Input]. The network SSID of the wireless access point may be set not to broadcast. Enter and set the network SSID.

It may take longer to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the smartphone, but this is not a malfunction.

Try switching the ON/OFF of the Wi-Fi function in the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.

Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”.

Service user registration for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not possible in the environment without a wireless access point.

Confirm the login name and password are correctly typed. When the system time of the Mac computer or Windows PC connected to a camera differs severely from that of the camera, the camera cannot be connected to the computer or PC in some OSs. Confirm the clock set and world time of the camera matches with the time, date, and time zone in the Windows PC or Mac computer. If both settings do not match severely, match them.

Depending on the OS version, on Windows 8, there are two types of user account (local account/Microsoft account). Be sure to set the local account and use the user name and password for the local account.

By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not be recognised. Select [PC Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC.

If a firewall is enabled by the OS or security software, this unit may be unable to connect to the computer.

Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email address/password) is correct. The WEB service server or the network may be busy. Try again after a while. Check the site of the WEB service you are sending the image to.

The size of the image may be too large. Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]. Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send. It may take longer to transmit when the distance to the wireless access point is far. Transmit closer to the wireless access point.

Upload may not complete when it is disconnected while transmitting the image. It may take some time after uploading the image to be reflected in the WEB service depending on the status of the server. Wait for a while and try again. You can check the transmission status on the WEB service link settings by logging into “LUMIX CLUB”.

The images in the WEB Service cannot be saved (downloaded) to this unit. Do not delete the uploaded images, and make a backup of them.

The size of the image may be too large. Divide the motion picture using [Video Divide]. Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send. The capacity or number of images in the WEB service may be full. Login to “LUMIX CLUB”, and check the status of the destination on the WEB service link settings.

Execute the [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu. However, the information you have set on the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu will be reset.

The size of the image may be too large. Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]. Reduce the image size at [Size], and then send. The image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red. Move the camera close to the smartphone/tablet, wireless access point, etc.

The file format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination. The size of the image may be too large. Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide].

Sending may fail depending on the operational status of the AV device. Also, sending may take a while.

The smartphone may not be NFC compatible. This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3 or above). The NFC function on the smartphone may be turned off. The [NFC Operation] on this unit may be set to [OFF]. The camera may have a hard time recognising some smartphone models. If it is not recognised, slowly shift the smartphone while it is beside the unit.

The camera may not be connected correctly. The television may not have been switched to auxiliary input.

The aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.

The card may be inserted into the TV. Connect with an AV cable (optional) or HDMI micro cable and play on the camera.

Check [TV Aspect] settings.

When the AV cable (optional) or HDMI micro cable is connected to the camera, no sound is output from the camera.

Is the HDMI micro cable connected correctly? Check that the HDMI micro cable is fully inserted. Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain television HDMI sockets. In this case, change the input setting with your television’s remote control. Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to. Turn the camera off and on again. Turn the “VIERA Link control (HDMI device control)” setting on your television (VIERA) to off and then to on again.

The camera may not be connected correctly. Check whether the computer has recognised the camera. Set [USB Mode] to [PC]. Turn the camera off and then on again.

Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with the card in place. If there are two or more USB terminals on a single PC, try connecting the USB connection cable to another USB terminal.

Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it; do not format the card. If the [Access] indicator on the screen does not go off, turn the camera off before disconnecting the USB connection cable.

The printer may not be compatible with PictBridge. Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)].

Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on the printer before printing. The pictures may have been recorded in [16:9] aspect ratio. If printing in a shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

The aspect ratio of panorama pictures is different from that of regular still pictures, and some panorama pictures may not be printed correctly. Use a printer with support for panorama pictures. It is recommended to adjust the size of a picture in accordance with print paper.

Change [Language] setting.

This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.

[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON].

[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF]. It is also not illuminated in bright locations.

The camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.

When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the LCD monitor or viewfinder brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being made. (Does not affect recording.)

The camera may have been left for a long period. Reset the clock. A long time may have been taken to set the clock (clock will be behind by the same lapse of time).

Pictures may be slightly warped or coloured around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this is not a fault.

If the zoom ratio stops at 3x, [Macro Zoom] has been set. Press the Macro Zoom button to disable [Macro Zoom].

File numbers are reset when new folders are created.

The battery may have been removed/inserted with the camera turned on. (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)

• The camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault.

• Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, as recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

• Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

• Do not allow the camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

• Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer. Doing so may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, overheating, fire or a battery explosion due to high temperature.

To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping with a dry cloth. Do not use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions carefully. Do not touch the lens barrier.

• Turn off the camera before removing the battery and card (ensure the battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).

• Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags.

• Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in a drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH to 60%RH) and no major temperature changes.

• Charge the battery once per year and use completely before storing again.

To prevent damage to cards and data:

• Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and static electricity.

• Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.

• Do not touch terminals on the reverse of the card or allow them to become dirty or wet.

When disposing of/transferring memory cards: If using the “format” or “delete” functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memory cards, it is recommended to physically destroy them, or use commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card. Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.

Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage the LCD monitor. In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder may appear slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on. Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up.

The LCD monitor and viewfinder are made with extremely high precision technology. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor and viewfinder screens are controlled with extremely high precision (greater than 99.99%), but some pixels (under 0.01%) may be inactive. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

• The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time.

• The battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter.

• The battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after being charged.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• Frequently charging up the battery is not recommended. (Frequently charging the battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause the battery to expand.)

• If available battery power is significantly reduced, the battery is reaching the end of its lifespan. Purchase a new battery.

• When charging, wipe dirt from the battery terminal with a dry cloth.

• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

• Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping (can cause faults).

• Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery. Using a battery with a part of or all of its covering removed or broken may cause malfunction.

• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).

• The AC adaptor (supplied) may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.

• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)

• Images may appear slightly white if the lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). Turn the camera on, hold the extracted lens barrel with your fingers, and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not touch the lens barrier, as this may damage the lens. Be careful when removing the camera from your bag, etc.

• Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.)

• Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.)

• You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.

• Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect on the individual.

• If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop viewing at once. Continuing to view may cause illness. After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately.

• When viewing 3D pictures, it is recommended to take a break every 30 to 60 minutes. Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.

• Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their right and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing glasses etc. Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while watching 3D pictures. There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D pictures. Correct your sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures.

• You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D.