Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz4 Operating Instructions

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Preparations4Using menusTo get more out of your camera, you can use a variety of functions and select settings 
from 4 different menus.
Menu type
 To restore default settings ‘RESET’ (P.25)
1
Bring up the menu
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EXITMENUSELECTASPECT RATIO 
PICTURE SIZE 
SENSITIVITYAU TOOFFINTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITY
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
 Selecting menu type
  Highlight   Select  and return 
to menu items
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ASPECT R
SENSITIVIINTELLIGE
QUALITYPICTURE S
SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SEWORLD TI
LCD MODE
SELECTBEEP
2
Select the item
0 ±OFF
SET SELECT
SETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SET 
WORLD TIME 
LCD MODE 
BEEP
OFFSettings
Item
3
Select the setting
SETMENUSELECTSETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SET 
WORLD TIME 
LCD MODE 
BEEP
±0
Page(Zoom lever can 
be used to switch 
to next screen.)
4
Finish•  When the REC/PLAY switch is set 
to ‘’, menu can be closed with a 
half-press of the shutter button. Shutter button
 Settings display may vary according to items. Menu items displayed vary according to mode dial setting.
 REC menu (REC/PLAY switch )
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EXITMENUSELECTASPECT RATIO 
PICTURE SIZE 
SENSITIVITYAU TOOFFINTELLIGENT ISO
QUALITY
Changing photography preferences (P.55-63)
•  Make settings such as white balance, sensitivity, aspect 
ratio, and picture size.
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
 SETUP menu (REC/PLAY switch )
SETUP
MONITOR CLOCK SET WORLD TIME 
LCD MODE OFF
EXITMENUSELECTBEEP
±0
Making the camera more convenient to use (P.22-27)
•  
Make settings for ease of use such as adjusting the clock 
and changing the beep sounds.
 PLAYBACK MODE menu (REC/PLAY switch )
PLAYBACK MODE
SLIDE SHOW  NORMAL PLAY
FAVORITE PLAY CATEGORY PLAY DUAL PLAY 
SET SELECT
Viewing recorded pictures (P.69-71)
•  
Choose a playback type to see your pictures on dual 
screens
, slideshows, or just your favorite pictures. DMC-TZ5 only
(Screen example: DMC-TZ5)
 PLAYBACK menu (REC/PLAY switch )
EXITMENUSELECTPLAYBACK
TRIMMING
RESIZETEXT STAMP TITLE

EDIT CALENDAR
Using your pictures (P.72-80)
•  
Make settings for using the pictures you have taken, 
including rotating, protecting, trimming, and handy settings 
for printing your pictures (DPOF). REC/PLAY switch Camera ON/OFF 
switch
(Example)  Change ‘LCD MODE’ in SETUP menu when in NORMAL PICTURE mode.
 (REC/PLAY switch , Mode dial )
Mode dial 
						

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menuMake general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, 
and changing the beep sounds.
  CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. 
(P.19)Set time, date, and display format.
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at an 
overseas destination. 
(P.54) DESTINATION:  Set the local time at overseas 
destination (P.54).
 HOME: Set date and time at home area.
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of 
the LCD monitor 
(7 levels).+1 - +3:  Brighter
  ±0  :  Standard
−1 - −3: Darker
LCD MODE
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see.  OFF      : Normal (cancel setting)
AUTO POWER LCD:  
The Power LCD is automatically 
activated in bright places such 
as outdoors etc.
POWER LCD  :  Makes screen brighter than normal 
(for outdoor use).
HIGH ANGLE  :  Makes screen easier to see when 
taking pictures from high positions.
(becomes harder to see from the front)
•  ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be canceled when power is turned off 
(including POWER SAVE).
•  Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes 
screen difficult to see.
•  ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used 
in the following cases.
During playback mode or menu screen display, or when 
connected to computer/printer.
•  ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are 
performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness 
can be restored by pressing any button)
•  Brightness/color of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect 
on pictures recorded.
BEEP
Change or mute the 
beep/shutter sounds.BEEP LEVEL
// : Mute/Low/High
BEEP TONE
 // : Change beep tone.
SHUTTER VOL.
// : Mute/Low/High
SHUTTER TONE
// : Change shutter tone.
VOLUME
Adjust volume of sound 
from speakers (7 levels).0 • •   LEVEL3   • • LEVEL6
•  Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when 
connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume 
to 0)
GUIDE LINE
Select recording 
information display and 
types of guidelines. 
(P.37)REC. INFO.
  OFF  /ON  
(Display recording information with guide lines.)
PATTERN
 /  : Change the patterns of guide lines.
•   
 
Only 
 may be used in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and 
CLIPBOARD mode.
HISTOGRAM
Check subject brightness 
on graph. (P.37)  OFF  /ON
TRAVEL DATE
Record the number of 
days elapsed in your 
travels. (P.53)TRAVEL SETUP
  OFF  /SET (Register departure and return dates)
LOCATION
  OFF  /SET (Input name of destination.) (P. 72)
Item Settings, notes
Item Settings, notes ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and 
battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20)
Default setting : 
  
						

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menuMake general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, 
and changing the beep sounds.
  CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. 
(P.19)Set time, date, and display format.
WORLD TIME
Set the local time at an 
overseas destination. 
(P.54) DESTINATION:  Set the local time at overseas 
destination (P.54).
 HOME: Set date and time at home area.
MONITOR
Adjust the brightness of 
the LCD monitor 
(7 levels).+1 - +3:  Brighter
  ±0  :  Standard
−1 - −3: Darker
LCD MODE
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see.  OFF      : Normal (cancel setting)
AUTO POWER LCD:  
The Power LCD is automatically 
activated in bright places such 
as outdoors etc.
POWER LCD  :  Makes screen brighter than normal 
(for outdoor use).
HIGH ANGLE  :  Makes screen easier to see when 
taking pictures from high positions.
(becomes harder to see from the front)
•  ‘HIGH ANGLE’ will be canceled when power is turned off 
(including POWER SAVE).
•  Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes 
screen difficult to see.
•  ‘AUTO POWER LCD’ or ‘HIGH ANGLE’ cannot be used 
in the following cases.
During playback mode or menu screen display, or when 
connected to computer/printer.
•  ‘POWER LCD’ will be deactivated if no operations are 
performed for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness 
can be restored by pressing any button)
•  Brightness/color of screen in ‘LCD MODE’ has no effect 
on pictures recorded.
BEEP
Change or mute the 
beep/shutter sounds.BEEP LEVEL
// : Mute/Low/High
BEEP TONE
 // : Change beep tone.
SHUTTER VOL.
// : Mute/Low/High
SHUTTER TONE
// : Change shutter tone.
VOLUME
Adjust volume of sound 
from speakers (7 levels).0 • •   LEVEL3   • • LEVEL6
•  Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when 
connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera volume 
to 0)
GUIDE LINE
Select recording 
information display and 
types of guidelines. 
(P.37)REC. INFO.
  OFF  /ON  
(Display recording information with guide lines.)
PATTERN
 /  : Change the patterns of guide lines.
•   
 
Only 
 may be used in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode and 
CLIPBOARD mode.
HISTOGRAM
Check subject brightness 
on graph. (P.37)  OFF  /ON
TRAVEL DATE
Record the number of 
days elapsed in your 
travels. (P.53)TRAVEL SETUP
  OFF  /SET (Register departure and return dates)
LOCATION
  OFF  /SET (Input name of destination.) (P. 72)
Item Settings, notes
Item Settings, notes ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘AUTO REVIEW’ and ‘ECONOMY’ are important for clock setting and 
battery life. Be sure to check these before use. (Setting method : P.20)
Default setting : 
  
						

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor 
and power while not 
in use to save battery 
consumption.POWER SAVE
OFF/2MIN./  5 MIN.  /10MIN. : 
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
•  To restore →  Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on 
the power again.
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:
  When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when connected to computer/printer, during motion 
picture recording/playback, during slideshows 
•  Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below), 
‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode or CLIPBOARD 
mode, or ’10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.
AUTO LCD OFF
  OFF  /15SEC./30SEC. :
LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for 
a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated 
while monitor is off.)
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:
When using INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, CLIPBOARD 
mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer 
setting or during motion picture recording.
•  Monitor also shuts off during flash battery charging.
•  To restore → Press any button.
AUTO REVIEW 
Automatically display 
pictures immediately 
after taking them.OFF: No auto review
1 SEC./  2 SEC.  :  Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.
HOLD:  Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the display button) is pressed
ZOOM:  Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 
second
•  Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
•  In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI 
ASPECT
’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’ 
mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed 
regardless of setting. (
 DMC-TZ5 only)
•  Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
 
ZOOM RESUME
Remember the zoom 
ratio when turning power 
off.  OFF   / ON
•  Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene 
mode.
NO.RESET
Reset image file 
numbers. YES / NO
•  The folder number is updated and the file number starts 
from 0001. 
•  A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 
999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your 
computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.27).
•  To reset folder number to 100:
First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the 
file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on the 
folder number reset screen.
•  File numbers and folder numbers. (P.82, 97)
RESET
Reset to the default 
settings.RESET REC. SETTINGS?
YES/NO
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
YES/NO
•  Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be 
reset:
Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, 
‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’, 
‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE 
DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
•  Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
•  Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is 
reset. This is not a fault.
USB MODE
Select communication 
method for when 
connecting camera to a 
computer or printer with 
USB connection cable.
SELECT ON CONNECTION
:
Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a 
computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

PictBridge (PTP) :  Select when connecting to a 
PictBridge-compatible printer

PC: Select when connecting to a computer
Item Settings, notesItem Settings, notes 
						

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
ECONOMY
Turn off LCD monitor 
and power while not 
in use to save battery 
consumption.POWER SAVE
OFF/2MIN./  5 MIN.  /10MIN. : 
Automatically shut off power while not in use.
•  To restore →  Press the shutter button halfway, or turn on 
the power again.
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:
  When using AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when connected to computer/printer, during motion 
picture recording/playback, during slideshows 
•  Settings fixed to ‘2 MIN.’ in ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (below), 
‘5 MIN.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode or CLIPBOARD 
mode, or ’10 MIN.’ while slideshow is paused.
AUTO LCD OFF
  OFF  /15SEC./30SEC. :
LCD monitor is shut off if no operations are performed for 
a set period while recording. (Status indicator is illuminated 
while monitor is off.)
•  Cannot be used in the following cases:
When using INTELLIGENT AUTO mode, CLIPBOARD 
mode ,or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately), 
when menu screen is displayed, when using self-timer 
setting or during motion picture recording.
•  Monitor also shuts off during flash battery charging.
•  To restore → Press any button.
AUTO REVIEW 
Automatically display 
pictures immediately 
after taking them.OFF: No auto review
1 SEC./  2 SEC.  :  Automatically display for 1 or 2 seconds.
HOLD:  Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the display button) is pressed
ZOOM:  Displays for 1 second, then at 4x zoom for 1 
second
•  Fixed to ‘2 SEC.’ in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
•  In ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘MULTI 
ASPECT
’ scene modes, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘BURST’ 
mode, or pictures with audio, auto review performed 
regardless of setting. (
 DMC-TZ5 only)
•  Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.
 
ZOOM RESUME
Remember the zoom 
ratio when turning power 
off.  OFF   / ON
•  Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene 
mode.
NO.RESET
Reset image file 
numbers. YES / NO
•  The folder number is updated and the file number starts 
from 0001. 
•  A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 
999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your 
computer, and format the built-in memory/card (P.27).
•  To reset folder number to 100:
First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the 
file numbers using NO. RESET. Then, select ‘YES’ on the 
folder number reset screen.
•  File numbers and folder numbers. (P.82, 97)
RESET
Reset to the default 
settings.RESET REC. SETTINGS?
YES/NO
RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?
YES/NO
•  Resetting SETUP parameters causes the following to be 
reset:
Birthdays and names in ‘BABY’ and ‘PET’ scene modes, 
‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘ZOOM RESUME’, 
‘FAVORITE’ in PLAYBACK menu (set to ‘OFF’), ‘ROTATE 
DISP.’ (set to ‘ON’).
•  Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
•  Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is 
reset. This is not a fault.
USB MODE
Select communication 
method for when 
connecting camera to a 
computer or printer with 
USB connection cable.
SELECT ON CONNECTION
:
Select ‘PC’ or ‘PictBridge(PTP)’ each time you connect to a 
computer or PictBridge-compatible printer.

PictBridge (PTP) :  Select when connecting to a 
PictBridge-compatible printer

PC: Select when connecting to a computer
Item Settings, notesItem Settings, notes 
						

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
VIDEO OUT
Change the video output 
format when connected 
to a TV, etc.   NTSC  /PA L
•  Operates when AV cable is connected.
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio 
when connected to a TV, 
etc. (PLAYBACK mode 
only)./
•  When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long 
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
m/ft
Change display unit 
for distance in focus 
alignment (P.41).  m  : Display in meters
  ft   :  Display in feet
SCENE MENU
Display scene menu 
when mode dial is set to 
SCN1 or SCN2. (P.44)OFF/ AUTO    (displays scene menu)
•  To display scene menu when set to ‘OFF’: Press ‘MENU/
SET’.
DISPLAY
SCENE MODE 1
PORTRAIT21
SET SELECT
DIAL DISPLAY
Display mode dial 
operation on screen.OFF/   ON   (display)
NORMAL PICTURE
FORMAT
Use when ‘BUILT-IN 
MEMORY ERROR’ 
or ‘MEMORY CARD 
ERROR’ appears. YES/NO
•  This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). 
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; internal 
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
•  Always format cards with this camera.
•  All picture data including protected pictures will be 
deleted. (P.79)
•  Do not turn off power or perform other operations during 
formatting.
•  Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be 
successfully completed.
•  Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
 LANGUAGE
Change display 
language.  ENGLISH   / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / 
ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) / ¤
 (Chinese) 
/ ÔŠ  (Japanese)
 Not displayed on DMC-TZ5P/DMC-TZ4P.
 DEMO MODE
View demonstration of 
functions.JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording)
Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on 
graph. (Estimate)
Movement detection Jitter Large ← Small → Large
•  To stop→ Press display button (P.14).
•  Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
•  Use the movement detection demo with objects with 
contrasting coloring.
AUTO DEMO. :View introductory slideshow
•  To close →  Press ‘MENU/SET’ 
•  Demo cannot be outputted to TV.
Item Settings, notesItem Settings, notes 
						

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Preparations5 Using SETUP menu (Continued)
VIDEO OUT
Change the video output 
format when connected 
to a TV, etc.   NTSC  /PA L
•  Operates when AV cable is connected.
TV ASPECT
Change the aspect ratio 
when connected to a TV, 
etc. (PLAYBACK mode 
only)./
•  When set to , pictures will be displayed vertically long 
on LCD monitor. (Operates when AV cable is connected.)
m/ft
Change display unit 
for distance in focus 
alignment (P.41).  m  : Display in meters
  ft   :  Display in feet
SCENE MENU
Display scene menu 
when mode dial is set to 
SCN1 or SCN2. (P.44)OFF/ AUTO    (displays scene menu)
•  To display scene menu when set to ‘OFF’: Press ‘MENU/
SET’.
DISPLAY
SCENE MODE 1
PORTRAIT21
SET SELECT
DIAL DISPLAY
Display mode dial 
operation on screen.OFF/   ON   (display)
NORMAL PICTURE
FORMAT
Use when ‘BUILT-IN 
MEMORY ERROR’ 
or ‘MEMORY CARD 
ERROR’ appears. YES/NO
•  This requires a sufficiently charged battery (P.16) or AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP, sold separately). 
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; internal 
memory will be formatted if no card is inserted.)
•  Always format cards with this camera.
•  All picture data including protected pictures will be 
deleted. (P.79)
•  Do not turn off power or perform other operations during 
formatting.
•  Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be 
successfully completed.
•  Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes.
 LANGUAGE
Change display 
language.  ENGLISH   / DEUTSCH (German) / FRANÇAIS (French) / 
ESPAÑOL (Spanish) / ITALIANO (Italian) / ¤
 (Chinese) 
/ ÔŠ  (Japanese)
 Not displayed on DMC-TZ5P/DMC-TZ4P.
 DEMO MODE
View demonstration of 
functions.JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.: (Only during recording)
Extent of jitter and of subject movement are shown on 
graph. (Estimate)
Movement detection Jitter Large ← Small → Large
•  To stop→ Press display button (P.14).
•  Recording and zoom cannot be performed during demo.
•  Use the movement detection demo with objects with 
contrasting coloring.
AUTO DEMO. :View introductory slideshow
•  To close →  Press ‘MENU/SET’ 
•  Demo cannot be outputted to TV.
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Basics1
  Taking picture with 
automatic settingsOptimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, 
‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear 
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Automatic scene distinction
1
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
2
Set to  
3
Set to  (INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode)
INTELLIGENT AUTO
4
Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the 
focus)
Press fully
F3.3F3.3
Recognized scene icon displayed in 
blue for 2 sec.
•  Camera reads scene when 
pointed at subject, and 
makes optimum settings 
automatically.
 Backlight  compensation(brighten subject against backlight)
55
BACKLIGHT
•  To cancel compensation → Press ▲ again. 
 Displayed when compensation is on.
 To use flash
F3.3F3.3
Select either  (Auto) or  (forced flash off).
When using ,  (AUTO),  (Auto/red-eye reduction) 
and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched 
between automatically (see P.38 for details).
A second flash will be emitted in 
 and  for red-eye 
reduction.
  Focus range → (P.41).  In addition to automatic scene distinction, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘STABILIZER’, 
and ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ will operate automatically.
  The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
 •    REC menu: ‘PICTURE SIZE’, ‘ASPECT RATIO’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE ’, ‘STABILIZER ’
 •  SETUP menu: ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘BEEP ’, ‘LANGUAGE’
   Items that may be set differ from other recording modes.
Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19).
Status indicatorShutter button
 Recognizes ‘i PORTRAIT’
Follows face to take clear, bright 
pictures.
  Recognizes ‘i SCENERY’
Takes sharp pictures of near and far 
landscapes.
 Recognizes ‘i MACRO’
Reads distance to take sharp pictures 
of close subjects
  Recognizes ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’Takes bright, natural pictures of people 
and night scenery. (Only with )
 Recognizes ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’
Uses slow shutter speed to achieve 
natural coloring.(Only with 
)
 Recognizes movement
Reads subject movement to avoid 
blurring when scene does not 
correspond to any of the above.e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes 
‘i MACRO’
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BACKLIGHTF3.3F3.3
  According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.
   •  Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, 
sunrise, low brightness, jitter
  If desired scene type is not selected, 
we recommend manually selecting the 
appropriate recording mode. 
(scene mode: P.44)
  We recommend using a tripod and the self-
timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and ‘i NIGHT 
PORTRAIT’.
  When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with ‘i 
NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed can reach 
a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera.
  The settings for the following functions are fixed.
  •  AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE:   • WHITE BALANCE: AWB
  •  QUALITY: (Fine) 1  • AF  MODE: (Face detection) 2  • AF ASSIST LAMP: ON 
   • METERING MODE: (Multiple)
  1 0.3 M  only (standard)  2 (9 points) when face cannot be recognized  The following functions cannot be used.
   ‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR 
SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’
  Holding the camera
  •  Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at them 
from close range.
  •  Do not touch the lens.
  •  Stand with your arms close to your body and with your 
legs apart.
  •  Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
   • Holding camera vertically (→ P.31)Microphone 
(top surface)
Flash Lamp 
						

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Basics1
  Taking picture with 
automatic settingsOptimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, 
‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear 
pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.
Automatic scene distinction
1
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
2
Set to  
3
Set to  (INTELLIGENT AUTO  mode)
INTELLIGENT AUTO
4
Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the 
focus)
Press fully
F3.3F3.3
Recognized scene icon displayed in 
blue for 2 sec.
•  Camera reads scene when 
pointed at subject, and 
makes optimum settings 
automatically.
 Backlight  compensation(brighten subject against backlight)
55
BACKLIGHT
•  To cancel compensation → Press ▲ again. 
 Displayed when compensation is on.
 To use flash
F3.3F3.3
Select either  (Auto) or  (forced flash off).
When using ,  (AUTO),  (Auto/red-eye reduction) 
and (Slow sync./red-eye reduction) will be switched 
between automatically (see P.38 for details).
A second flash will be emitted in 
 and  for red-eye 
reduction.
  Focus range → (P.41).  In addition to automatic scene distinction, ‘INTELLIGENT ISO ’, ‘I.EXPOSURE’, ‘STABILIZER’, 
and ‘CONTINUOUS AF’ will operate automatically.
  The following menu items may be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO mode.
 •    REC menu: ‘PICTURE SIZE’, ‘ASPECT RATIO’, ‘BURST’, ‘COLOR MODE ’, ‘STABILIZER ’
 •  SETUP menu: ‘CLOCK SET’, ‘WORLD TIME’, ‘TRAVEL DATE’, ‘BEEP ’, ‘LANGUAGE’
   Items that may be set differ from other recording modes.
Please set the clock before taking pictures (P.19).
Status indicatorShutter button
 Recognizes ‘i PORTRAIT’
Follows face to take clear, bright 
pictures.
  Recognizes ‘i SCENERY’
Takes sharp pictures of near and far 
landscapes.
 Recognizes ‘i MACRO’
Reads distance to take sharp pictures 
of close subjects
  Recognizes ‘i NIGHT PORTRAIT’Takes bright, natural pictures of people 
and night scenery. (Only with )
 Recognizes ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’
Uses slow shutter speed to achieve 
natural coloring.(Only with 
)
 Recognizes movement
Reads subject movement to avoid 
blurring when scene does not 
correspond to any of the above.e.g. Face too large – ‘i PORTRAIT’ becomes 
‘i MACRO’
55
BACKLIGHTF3.3F3.3
  According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the same subject.
   •  Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, movement), zoom ratio, sunset, 
sunrise, low brightness, jitter
  If desired scene type is not selected, 
we recommend manually selecting the 
appropriate recording mode. 
(scene mode: P.44)
  We recommend using a tripod and the self-
timer with ‘i NIGHT SCENERY’ and ‘i NIGHT 
PORTRAIT’.
  When jitter is small (e.g. using tripod) with ‘i 
NIGHT SCENERY’, shutter speed can reach 
a maximum of 8 seconds. Do not move the camera.
  The settings for the following functions are fixed.
  •  AUTO REVIEW: 2 SEC. • POWER SAVE: 5 MIN. • GUIDE LINE:   • WHITE BALANCE: AWB
  •  QUALITY: (Fine) 1  • AF  MODE: (Face detection) 2  • AF ASSIST LAMP: ON 
   • METERING MODE: (Multiple)
  1 0.3 M  only (standard)  2 (9 points) when face cannot be recognized  The following functions cannot be used.
   ‘HISTOGRAM’, ‘EXPOSURE’, ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘WB ADJUST.’, ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’, ‘MIN. SHTR 
SPEED’, ‘AUDIO REC.’
  Holding the camera
  •  Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at them 
from close range.
  •  Do not touch the lens.
  •  Stand with your arms close to your body and with your 
legs apart.
  •  Do not block the microphone when recording audio.
   • Holding camera vertically (→ P.31)Microphone 
(top surface)
Flash Lamp 
						

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Basics2
  Taking pictures with your 
own settingsUsing REC menu (P.55) to change settings and set up your own recording environment.
1
Turn on the power
Status indicator illuminated for 
approx. 1 second.
2
Set to 
3
Set to (NORMAL PICTURE mode)
NORMAL PICTURE
4
Take a picture
Press halfway
(Adjust the 
focus)
Press fully
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Focus display
(when focus 
aligned: flashing 
→ illuminated)
AF area
(Aligns focus with subject; when 
complete: red/white → green)
•  Beep sounds when focus is not aligned. Status indicator
 To use zoom(P.32)
  To use flash(P.38)
  To adjust image 
brightness
(P.43)
 To take close-up pictures(P.40)
  To adjust coloring(P.58)Shutter button
Zoom lever
Align focus for desired composition
Useful when subject is not in center of picture.
1
First adjust focus according to subject
Hold down 
halfway
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AF area
  Subjects/environments which may 
make focusing difficult:
 •  Fast-moving or extremely bright 
objects, or objects with no color 
contrast.
 •  Taking pictures through glass or near 
objects emitting light. In dark, or with 
significant jitter.
 •  When too close to object or when 
taking pictures of both distant and 
close objects together in the same 
picture.
  We recommend using the ‘face 
detection’ function when taking pictures 
of people (P.59).
2
Return to desired composition
Press fully
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AF area
 Focus  range → (P.41).
  Outside of range, focus may not be aligned even if display is lit as normal.
 AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using digital zoom. Most displays are temporarily cleared from screen when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
 Holding camera vertically
  Pictures taken with camera held vertically can automatically be displayed vertically in 
playback.
  (Only when ‘ROTATE DISP.’ (P.76) set to ‘ON’)
  Pictures may not be able to be displayed vertically if taken with camera facing upwards 
or downwards. Motion pictures cannot be displayed vertically during playback.
 When (jitter alert) is displayed, use the optical image 
stabilizer (P.62), a tripod, or the self-timer (P.42).
 If aperture value or shutter speed is displayed in red, 
correct exposure has not been achieved. Use flash or 
change ‘SENSITIVITY’ (P.57) settings.
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Aperture 
valueShutter speedJitter alert 
display