Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zr1 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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 [TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and return date of your vacation. The 
number of days which have passed since the departure date (i.e. 
what day of the vacation it is) is then recorded when you take 
pictures and can be displayed at playback. You can stamp your 
pictures with this information using [TEXT STAMP]  (P125).
[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Setting the travel date
1Press  4 to select [SET] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4/2 /1  to set the departure 
date, and then press...

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•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.
•When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.•The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the...

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•The travel destination can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on 
the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The text set as [LOCATION] can be edited later with [TITLE EDIT].•The name for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode will not be recorded when 
[LOCATION] is set.
•[LOCATION] cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures.•You cannot set [LOCATION] when [TRAVEL DATE] has been set to [OFF].
 [LOCATION]
Set a travel destination. The destination is then recorded when 
you...

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 [WORLD TIME]
Set times in the region where you live and the region of your 
overseas destination. You can then display local time and record 
local time when taking pictures on your vacation.
[DESTINATION]/[HOME]
∫Setting areas for [DESTINATION]/[HOME]
When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE 
SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/SET], 
and set the home area on the screen in step 
2.
1Press  4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  2/1  to...

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•To reset the time to [HOME] time when you get back from your vacation etc., follow the 
instructions of Step 1 and 2.•If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use.•If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time 
difference from the home area.
•The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel 
destination. 

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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in 
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the 
recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B Mode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector 
switch to [ !].
Switching the mode by rotating the...

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∫List of [REC] Modes
¦Intelligent Auto Mode  (P38)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
!Normal Picture Mode (P43)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
My Scene Mode (P66)
Pictures are taken using previ ously registered recording scenes.
ÛScene Mode (P66)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$Motion Picture Mode  (P82)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
 ìClipboard Mode...

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[REC] Mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / Quick AF/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight...

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Note
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.•Do not touch the front of the lens.
∫ When taking pictures using the flash  (P56)
•When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject 
and brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom...

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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it 
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face detection) (P99)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when...