Panasonic DMC-GF2CK Operations Instructions

- 1 -VQT3H68Before use, please read these instructions completely.Operating Instructionsfor advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-GF2until 2010

Before Use- 10 -This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1.Even when the camera is operated

Recording- 100 -[REC] Mode: ±´Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter SpeedSet the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp

- 101 -RecordingNote•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.• Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [

Recording- 102 -[REC] Mode: ²Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure ManuallyDetermine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shut

- 103 -RecordingNote•It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture.• Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [

Recording- 104 -Using the function buttonBy assigning functions to the [Fn] (function) button, you can use [AF/AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictur

- 105 -RecordingApplicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and yo

Recording- 106 -Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.•Confirm the effects of aperture:

- 107 -Recording[REC] Mode: ¿Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode)When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and rec

Recording- 108 -When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than wit

- 109 -RecordingThis mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the background to make the subject stand out.∫ Setting the

- 11 -Before UseA : [Q.MENU/Fn] button[Q.MENU/Fn] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) or as [Fn] (function button). At the time o

Recording- 110 -You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.∫ Technique for Food M

- 111 -RecordingThis allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.∫ Technique for Night Scenery Mode•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-t

Recording- 112 -This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.It is possible

- 113 -RecordingSelect 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 ab

Recording- 114 -[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color (My Color Mode)You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject

- 115 -Recording∫ Readjust the My Color settingsReturn to step 2 on previous page by pressing rear dial.Note•During Motion Picture Recording, settings

Recording- 116 -∫ Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effectsBy selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and satu

- 117 -Recording[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures in Custom ModeYou can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the pictu

Recording- 118 -∫ Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings a

- 119 -Recording[REC] Mode: RecordingTaking a Picture with Face Recognition FunctionFace Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a reg

Before Use- 12 -About the Lens∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lensThis unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Third

Recording- 120 -You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.Registration can be facilitated by taking m

- 121 -Recording∫ Registering face image of new personSelect [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press [MENU/SET]. (P56)Press 3/4 to select

Recording- 122 -Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].• You can register up to 3 face images.Press [ ] a few times to exit the menu.

- 123 -Recording∫ Change or delete the information for a registered personYou can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person.

Recording- 124 -∫ Auto RegistrationWhen [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture

- 125 -Recording[REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsFor details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P56.If you set the departure dat

Recording- 126 -∫ Canceling the travel dateThe travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to canc

- 127 -RecordingFor details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P56.You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on t

Recording- 128 -Entering TextIt is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical c

- 129 -RecordingUsing the [REC] Mode MenuFor details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P56.•[FOCUS MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC], [EX. TELE

- 13 -Before UseInterchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto Focus/Auto Aperture Operation (As of December 2010)(±: Usable, ¥: Some

Recording- 130 -Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printe

- 131 -RecordingSet the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.Applicable modes: ¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the cor

Recording- 132 -Applicable modes: [AFS]/[AFC]/[MF]•Refer to P32 for details.As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust

- 133 -RecordingType of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.Applicable modes: Note•When the AF Mode is set to [š] while [C] is se

Recording- 134 -[‡]/[ ]/[‰]/[]/[]/[]Note•Refer to P71 for details.[OFF]/[ON]Note•Refer to P73 for details.Pictures with sharp profile and resolution c

- 135 -RecordingContrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject,

Recording- 136 -The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so yo

- 137 -Recording[]/[]/[]Note•Refer to P83 for details.Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.Applicable modes:1 Press 2/1 to select [

Recording- 138 -Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc.Applicable modes: Note•Dependin

- 139 -RecordingUsing the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode MenuFor details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P56.•[FOCUS MODE], [METERING MODE], [

Before Use- 14 -¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional) i

Recording- 140 -This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.Applicable modes: When [AVCHD(1080i)] is selectedWhen [AVCHD(720p)] is selected¢1

- 141 -Recording[OFF]/[ON]Note• Refer to P43 for details.This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording.Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[

Recording- 142 -Perform these settings if you need to.Using the [CUSTOM] MenuFor details on how to select the [CUSTOM] menu settings, refer to P56.•Re

- 143 -Recording• Set to [ON] to display the [EXPO.METER] when correcting exposure, performing program shift, setting aperture, and setting shutter sp

Recording- 144 -• It is recommended that this feature be left on, to minimize the possibility of pictures with poor focus.• [FOCUS PRIORITY] is disabl

- 145 -Recording• Refer to P91 for details.• Refer to P91 for details.• The recording area indicated is a guide line.• Refer to P189 for details. [MF

Recording- 146 -• [DEFOCUS CTRL] cannot be selected when you use a lens that cannot utilize the Defocus Control function.[TOUCH Q.MENU]Enables/disable

- 147 -Recording• It will display dial operation guide to the screen that is possible to perform Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture settin

Playback/Editing- 148 -Playback/EditingCreating Still Pictures from a Motion PictureYou can create a single still picture from a recorded motion pictu

- 149 -Playback/EditingUsing the [PLAYBACK] Mode MenuYou can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.•W

- 15 -PreparationPreparationAttaching/Detaching the Lens• Check that the camera is turned off.• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust

Playback/Editing- 150 -∫ Operations performed during slide showThe cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1.•The menu screen is restore

- 151 -Playback/EditingPlayback in [NORMAL PLAY], [PICTURE PLAY], [AVCHD PLAY], [MOTION JPEG PLAY], [3D PLAY], [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] can

Playback/Editing- 152 -You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P153).

- 153 -Playback/EditingYou can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.It is suitable for regul

Playback/Editing- 154 -6 Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET].7 Press [ ] to return to the screen shown in step 4.8 Press 3/4 t

- 155 -Playback/EditingRecorded 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

Playback/Editing- 156 -To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced.1 Select [RESIZE] on

- 157 -Playback/EditingYou can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.1 Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P56)

Playback/Editing- 158 -You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y], a [X] or a [ ] aspect ratio.1 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PL

- 159 -Playback/EditingThis mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate

Preparation- 16 -Attach the lens cap.Press the lens release button D while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach

Playback/Editing- 160 -You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.•Play back the pictures set a

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

Playback/Editing- 162 -∫ To print the dateAfter setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing 1.•When you go t

- 163 -Playback/EditingYou can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P

Playback/Editing- 164 -You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images.1 Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAY

- 165 -Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to other equipmentEnjoying 3D picturesAttaching the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional) to the

Connecting to other equipment- 166 -∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recordingWhen recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optio

- 167 -Connecting to other equipmentConnecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 3D allows you to enjoy 3D p

Connecting to other equipment- 168 -∫ Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures•[HIGHLIGHT] in the [CUSTOM] menu¢• Playback Zoom¢• Del

- 169 -Connecting to other equipmentPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen1 Yellow: to the video input socket2 White: to the audio input socket3 Red: to

- 17 -PreparationAttaching the Shoulder Strap• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.Pass the sh

Connecting to other equipment- 170 -Note•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of

- 171 -Connecting to other equipmentYou can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the camera with the HDMI compatibl

Connecting to other equipment- 172 -Note•During HDMI output, no picture is displayed on the LCD monitor.• During HDMI output, [ ] is displayed on the

- 173 -Connecting to other equipment1 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) (P171).2 Turn t

Connecting to other equipment- 174 -∫ Usable functionsOperate with the remote control for the TV.¢1 This is displayed only when 3D playback is possibl

- 175 -Connecting to other equipmentNote•Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a while when the operati

Connecting to other equipment- 176 -Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion PicturesMethods to export still pictures and motion pictures to othe

- 177 -Connecting to other equipment∫ Copy the playback image using an AV cableFile formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]Copy images played

Connecting to other equipment- 178 -∫ Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 HD Edition”File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [MPO], [AVCHD

- 179 -Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to a PCYou can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.•Some PCs can read

Preparation- 18 -Charging the Battery∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit•Use the dedicated charger and battery.• The camera has a functi

Connecting to other equipment- 180 -Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied).• Do not use any other USB connection cables

- 181 -Connecting to other equipment∫ Viewing the contents of the card using the PC (folder composition)This camera is only designed to display pictur

Connecting to other equipment- 182 -Printing the PicturesIf you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to

- 183 -Connecting to other equipmentNote•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB

Connecting to other equipment- 184 -¢ Only when [FAVORITE] is at [ON] and when there are pictures set as favorites. (P160)Selecting multiple pictures

- 185 -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- 186 -∫ [PAPER SIZE]•Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.Item Description of settings{ Setti

- 187 -Connecting to other equipment∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)•An item cannot be selected if the printer do

Others- 188 -OthersOptional accessoriesWhen using the Optional Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional), you can view the recording screen even when takin

- 189 -Others∫ Monitor priorityWhen [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [CUSTOM] menu (P145), the LCD monitor is turned on when switching from Recordi

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

Others- 190 -After attaching the external flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to th

- 191 -OthersNote•This cannot be used simultaneously with the Optional Live Viewfinder.• You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO

Others- 192 -Screen Display∫ In recordingRecording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting)1 Recording Mode (P30)2 Flash Mode (P71)3 REC MODE (when re

- 193 -Others∫ In recording (after settings)23 Custom settings (P118)24 WIND CUT (P141)25 Extended Tele Conversion (when recording motion pictures) (P

Others- 194 -∫ In playback1 Playback Mode (P38)2 / : Motion picture playback (P46)3 Picture quality adjustment (P137)4 Protected picture (P163)5 Numbe

- 195 -OthersCautions for UseTake care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.•Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that

Others- 196 -Care of the camera•Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to strong pressure.The camera may m

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

Others- 198 -• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.• If the camera i

- 199 -OthersThe battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside

- 2 -ContentsBefore UseStandard Accessories ...5Names and Functions of Components...6About the Lens...

Preparation- 20 -∫ Charging time•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depend

Others- 200 -∫ About 3D recordingWith the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance.• The 3D e

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

Others- 202 -• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended temperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF

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

Others- 204 -[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P25)• SD Memory Card (8 MB to

- 205 -Others[THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED WITH THIS CAMERA, AND NOT SUITABLE FOR MOVIE RECORDING.]•The writing speed is lower if the card has been form

Others- 206 -TroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P206–217).•The battery is exhausted.• Charge the battery.• If you leave the camer

- 207 -Others• Is the subject focused?> [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures until the subject

Others- 208 -• Is there any memory remaining on the card?• Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] whe

- 209 -Others• If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs du

- 21 -Preparation∫ Battery indicationThe battery indication is displayed on the screen.[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor

Others- 210 -• Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class

- 211 -Others• Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colors along the edge depending on the zoom factor, due to th

Others- 212 -• The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P62) is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor

- 213 -Others• You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P159) is set to [OFF].• You can rotate pictures with the [ROTAT

Others- 214 -• Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture

- 215 -Others• Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)? (P171)> Confirm that the HDMI mini-cable (optional) is firmly fitted.&

Others- 216 -• This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working (P197); it is not a malfunction.• It is a sound of lens movement or aperture o

- 217 -Others• When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the on

• G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard.• Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Fo

Preparation- 22 -∫ Recording still pictures [when using the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188)] (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)Recording conditions

- 23 -Preparation∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])– [MOTION JPEG] (Record

Preparation- 24 -Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery• Check that this unit is turned off.• We recommend using a Panasonic card.Slid

- 25 -PreparationAbout the CardThe following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.(These cards are indicated as car

Preparation- 26 -Note•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no further data writing, deletion or formatting

- 27 -Preparation∫ Number of recordable pictures•[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]•

Preparation- 28 -Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Turn the camera on.• The status indicator 1 lights whe

- 29 -PreparationTouch [SET] to set.Touch [SET].• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Re

- 3 -Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode)...107• [PORTRAIT]...107• [SOFT SKIN

Basic- 30 -BasicSelecting the [REC] ModePress [MENU/SET].A [MENU/SET] buttonTouch [REC MODE].• A screen listing the [REC] Mode is displayed.• It is al

- 31 -Basic∫ List of [REC] ModesProgram AE Mode (P34)The subjects are recorded using your own settings.Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P100)The shutter spe

Basic- 32 -Taking a Still picture1 Select [FOCUS MODE] from the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)2 Press [MENU/SET] to select the item.•Normally use the [AFS]. H

- 33 -Basic3 Press the shutter button halfway.A Focus indicationB AF area(Focusing action for [AFS])Note•Focus sound will not beep if the Focus Mode i

Basic- 34 -The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.You can take pictures wit

- 35 -BasicA AF assist lamp• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.• Hold the camera gently with both hands,

Basic- 36 -In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.

- 37 -BasicApplicable modes: Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.1 Touch [ ] in Rec

Basic- 38 -Playing Back PicturesForward or rewind the image by dragging (P9) the screen horizontally.Forward: drag from right to leftRewind: drag from

- 39 -BasicTouch [ ] to switch the monitor screen.• During Playback Zoom (P42), while playing back motion pictures (P46) and during a slide show (P149

- 4 -Playback/EditingCreating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture...148Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu...149• [2D/3

Basic- 40 -Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)Rotate the rear dial left.1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen displayB Numb

- 41 -BasicNote•The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the Calendar screen is first displaye

Basic- 42 -∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback ZoomYou can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magni

- 43 -Basic[REC] Mode: Recording Motion PictureThis can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion picture

Basic- 44 -Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.Recording Motion Picture• Screen here is an example of when the [REC] mod

- 45 -BasicNote•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ].• Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button

Basic- 46 -Playing Back Motion Pictures• This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats that were ta

- 47 -Basic∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback1 Display control panel by touching screen.•If no operation is performed for 2 seconds

Basic- 48 -[REC] Mode: ñTaking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match

- 49 -BasicWhen recording motion pictures•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.• When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is

- 5 -Before UseBefore UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.•The accessories and their shape will

Basic- 50 -It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically eve

- 51 -BasicYou can set to your preferred blurriness.1 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.2 Touch the slide bar to set.3 Recording of pictures or

Basic- 52 -• The settings of the following items are fixed.¢1 It will be set to Multi Auto Focus Mode for motion pictures when a face cannot be detect

- 53 -BasicDeleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.Press [(].A [(] buttonTo delete a single pictureSelect the picture to be delete

Basic- 54 -∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P160) settingThe selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [AL

- 55 -BasicSetting the MenuWhen [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] and 5 menus ([REC], [MOTION PICTURE], [CUSTOM], [SETUP], and [PLAYBACK]) are display

Basic- 56 -This section describes how to setup the menu items. •If you set [MENU RESUME] (P147) in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the las

- 57 -Basic∫ Switching to other menuse.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] mode menu1 Press 2.A Menu toggle icon2 Press 4 or rotate the rear

Basic- 58 -Setting the Quick MenuBy using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.•It is possible to operate with the cursor but

- 59 -Basic∫ Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item.Up to 10 items to be used can be setup as Quick Menus. Set the menu items depending on the

Before Use- 6 -Names and Functions of Components∫ Camera body1 Sensor2 Self-timer indicator (P83)/AF Assist Lamp (P144)3Flash (P71)4 Lens fitting mark

Basic- 60 -Perform these settings if you need to.About the Setup Menu[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their setting

- 61 -Basic• It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when Optional Live Viewfinder (P188) is in use.• Some s

Basic- 62 -• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent

- 63 -Basic• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the

Basic- 64 -• If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format your TV can display, and select the number

- 65 -Basic• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.• Refer to P167 for the method to playback 3D pictures in 3D.• To accurat

Basic- 66 -• [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001

- 67 -RecordingRecordingSwitching the display of the LCD MonitorTouch [ ] to change.A Normal display¢1, 2B No display¢1¢1 Guide lines are displayed wh

Recording- 68 -∫ Set the position of the guide line with [ ]•Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ ].Touch [ ] above the guide line, and drag

- 69 -Recording[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom[You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ ], and the Optical Zoom, the Extended Tele Conversion

- 7 -Before Use16 Stereo microphone17 Shutter button (P34)18 Motion picture button (P44)19 Focus distance reference mark (P92)20 Hot shoe cover (P8, 1

Recording- 70 -Note•With the Extended Tele Conversion, for example, when it is set to [ ] (equal to 3 million pixels), it will take the picture using

- 71 -Recording[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashA To open the flashB To close the flashPress the flash until it clicks.•Be sure to

Recording- 72 -The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should

- 73 -Recording∫ About Digital Red-Eye CorrectionWhen [RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [

Recording- 74 -∫ The available flash range to take pictures•The available flash range is an approximation.¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P135) is set to

- 75 -Recording∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.¢2This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Prior

Recording- 76 -[REC] Mode: Optical Image StabilizerUsing one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically co

- 77 -Recording∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER], a tripod or the self-timer (P83).•Shutter speed

Recording- 78 -[REC] Mode: Compensating the ExposureUse this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness

- 79 -Recording[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst ModePictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.Select the ones you rea

Before Use- 8 -∫ Removing the Hot Shoe CoverThe camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.To use the Optional Live Viewfinder (P188)

Recording- 80 -Touch [SET].Focus on the subject and take a picture.A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].• Hold down the shutter button fully to

- 81 -Recording[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Auto BracketMaximum of 5 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exp

Recording- 82 -∫ Changing the settings for [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket1 Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P56)2

- 83 -Recording[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPress 4 ().Touch self-timer icon ([ ], etc.).Select and touch the time setting for the s

Recording- 84 -Note•Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] menu.• Setting of the time setting for the self timer

- 85 -Recording[REC] Mode: Setting the Method used to Focus (AF Mode)This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjec

Recording- 86 -The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion

- 87 -RecordingFocus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dyn

Recording- 88 -Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.(AF area frame w

- 89 -Recording∫ When operating the touch panelWhen selecting [š], [Ø]Position and size of the AF area can be changed.1 Touch the subject.•AF area set

- 9 -Before UseThis touch panel is a type that detects pressure.Note•If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follo

Recording- 90 -∫ When operating buttons1 Press 2/1 to select [š], [ ], or [Ø], and press 4.•AF area setting screen is displayed.2 Press 3/4/2/1 to mov

- 91 -Recording[REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual FocusUse this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and

Recording- 92 -1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.2 Rotate it a little more.3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slow

- 93 -Recording[REC] Mode: Adjusting the White BalanceIn sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white take

Recording- 94 -∫ Auto White BalanceDepending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge.

- 95 -Recording∫ Setting the White Balance manuallySet the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.1 Select [ ], [ ] a

Recording- 96 -∫ Finely adjusting the White BalanceYou can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the Whit

- 97 -Recording∫ White Balance BracketBracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 picture

Recording- 98 -[REC] Mode: Setting the Light SensitivityThis allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure e

- 99 -Recording∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit th