Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
 
[Cust.Set Mem.]
Register settings on 
current camera. (→51)  [C1] / [C2] / [C3]
 
[LCD Mode]
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see.
 [Auto Power LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
 [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)
[OFF]
 • [Auto Power LCD] does not work in Playback Mode. 
 • [Power LCD] returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording. (Press any 
button to make brighter again).
 • [High Angle] will be canceled when power is turned off.
 • Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen  emphasizes brightness, some subjects may look different 
than their actual appearance, but this will not affect the 
recorded picture. 
 • Setting [LCD Mode] will reduce the number of pictures  that can be recorded and recording time. 
 
[Guide Line]
Select recording 
information display and 
types of guidelines. ( →39) [Rec. Info.]
[ON] (Display recording information with guide lines.)
[OFF]
[Pattern]
 /  : Change the patterns of guide lines.
 
[Histogram]
Check subject brightness 
on graph. (→39) [ON]/[OFF]
Item
Settings, notes
 
[Zoom Resume]
Remember the zoom 
position when turning the 
power off. [ON]/[OFF]
 • Cannot be set when using [Self Portrait] Scene Mode.
 
[Economy]
Turn off the power or 
make the LCD monitor 
go dark while not using 
the camera to minimize 
battery consumption.
 [Sleep Mode]
[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10MIN.]/[OFF]: 
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 (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional), when connected to computer/printer, during 
motion picture recording/playback, during Slide Shows, 
during automatic demo playback 
 • Settings fixed to [5 MIN.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
 [LCD Power Save]
[ON]/[OFF]:
The LCD monitor goes dark to minimize power 
consumption.  • Reduces the picture quality of the LCD monitor display during recording to minimize battery consumption 
(except for the Digital Zoom area). Note, however, that 
there is no effect on the recorded picture.
 • The setting in [LCD Mode] is prioritized over the setting  in [LCD Power Save] for the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
[Auto Review]
Automatically display 
still pictures immediately 
after taking them. [1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]
[HOLD]:  
Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the [DISP.] button) is pressed
[OFF]
 • Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
 • In [Panorama Assist], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], and [Photo Frame] Scene Modes, or in [Auto Bracket], 
and [Burst] Modes, Auto Review is performed regardless 
of setting.
 • Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. 
						

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
 
[No.Reset]
Reset picture file 
numbers.   • 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 ( →23).
 • 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.
 
[Reset]
Reset to the default 
settings. [Reset Rec. settings?]
[Reset setup parameters?]
 • Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.
 • Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the  following.
Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] 
Scene Modes.
 • Folder numbers and clock settings will remain  unchanged.
 • Camera movement may be audible as the lens function  is reset. This is normal.
 
[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, notes
 
[Output]
Operates when AV cable 
is connected.
[Video Out]  (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.)
[NTSC]/[PAL]   • Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc. (Playback Mode only).
 
 [TV Aspect]
 / 
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate 
portrait still pictures.
 :  Rotate Display is turned on.
    :  Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.
[OFF]  • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.
 •
Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or down, 
or still pictures taken on other cameras may not rotate.
 • Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.
 • Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible ( →37) environment (OS, software).
[Version Disp.]
Check the version of the 
camera firmware. Current version is displayed.
 
[Format]
Use when [Built-In 
Memory Error] or 
[Memory Card Error] 
appears, or when 
formatting the built-in 
memory or card. 
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.  • This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). 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.)
 • Always format cards with this camera.
 
• All protected pictures and other picture data will be 
deleted. 
 • Do not turn off power or perform other operations during  formatting.
 • Formatting the built-in memory may take several  minutes.
 • Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be  successfully completed. 
						

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For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)Using the [Setup] menu (Continued)
ItemSettings, notes
 
[No.Reset]
Reset picture file 
numbers.   • 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 ( →23).
 • 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.
 
[Reset]
Reset to the default 
settings. [Reset Rec. settings?]
[Reset setup parameters?]
 • Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset.
 • Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the  following.
Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] 
Scene Modes.
 • Folder numbers and clock settings will remain  unchanged.
 • Camera movement may be audible as the lens function  is reset. This is normal.
 
[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, notes
 
[Output]
Operates when AV cable 
is connected.
[Video Out]  (DMC-ZS8PU/DMC-TZ18PR only.)
[NTSC]/[PAL]   • Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc. (Playback Mode only).
 
 [TV Aspect]
 / 
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate 
portrait still pictures.
 :  Rotate Display is turned on.
    :  Rotate Display is turned on for TV output only.
[OFF]  • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures.
 •
Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or down, 
or still pictures taken on other cameras may not rotate.
 • Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback.
 • Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible ( →37) environment (OS, software).
[Version Disp.]
Check the version of the 
camera firmware. Current version is displayed.
 
[Format]
Use when [Built-In 
Memory Error] or 
[Memory Card Error] 
appears, or when 
formatting the built-in 
memory or card. 
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.  • This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC 
adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). 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.)
 • Always format cards with this camera.
 
• All protected pictures and other picture data will be 
deleted. 
 • Do not turn off power or perform other operations during  formatting.
 • Formatting the built-in memory may take several  minutes.
 • Consult your nearest Service Center if format cannot be  successfully completed. 
						

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Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) 
Basic shooting operation
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)
ItemSettings, notes
 
[Language]
Change display 
language. Set the language displayed on the screen.
 
 
[Demo Mode]
View demonstration of 
functions. [Stabilizer Demo.]:
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) 
Extent of jitter 
Extent of jitter after correction 
 • During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is 
pressed. 
 • Cannot display during Playback Mode.
[Auto Demo]: View introductory Slide Show
[ON]/[OFF]
 • To close → Press [MENU/SET] 
 • [Auto Demo] cannot be displayed on external devices such as TVs.
Recording motion pictures 
Press the shutter button 
Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway 
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter button 
to begin recording 
Press fully
Press the shutter button again to 
finish recording
Press fully
 Taking still pictures
Press the shutter button
Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway 
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter button 
to take the picture
Press fully
Set to  
 :  Still pictures and motion  pictures can be taken.
 :  The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be 
played back.
Set to the desired Recording Mode 
Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that 
you want to use.
Aim the camera and shoot
Shutter button
The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/
DMC-TZ18. 
						

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Using the [Setup] menu (Continued) 
Basic shooting operation
For details about the setting procedure in the [Setup] menu (→17)
ItemSettings, notes
 
[Language]
Change display 
language. Set the language displayed on the screen.
 
 
[Demo Mode]
View demonstration of 
functions. [Stabilizer Demo.]:
Extent of jitter is shown on graph (estimate) 
Extent of jitter 
Extent of jitter after correction 
 • During demo screen display, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
switches ON and OFF every time [MENU/SET] is 
pressed. 
 • Cannot display during Playback Mode.
[Auto Demo]: View introductory Slide Show
[ON]/[OFF]
 • To close → Press [MENU/SET] 
 • [Auto Demo] cannot be displayed on external devices such as TVs.
Recording motion pictures 
Press the shutter button 
Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway 
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter button 
to begin recording 
Press fully
Press the shutter button again to 
finish recording
Press fully
 Taking still pictures
Press the shutter button
Gently press the shutter button
Press halfway 
(Adjust the focus)
Press and hold the shutter button 
to take the picture
Press fully
Set to  
 :  Still pictures and motion  pictures can be taken.
 :  The captured still pictures and motion pictures can be 
played back.
Set to the desired Recording Mode 
Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that 
you want to use.
Aim the camera and shoot
Shutter button
The illustration shows the DMC-ZS8/
DMC-TZ18. 
						

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Basic shooting operation (Continued)
 
Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Recording Mode: 
 Mode dial
[Intelligent Auto] ModeTake pictures with automatic settings. (→27)
[Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. ( →30) 
[Aperture-Priority] ModeDetermine aperture, then record pictures. 
(→48) 
[Shutter-Priority] ModeDetermine shutter speed, then record 
pictures. (→49) 
[Manual Exposure] ModeDetermine aperture and shutter speed, then 
record pictures. (→50) 
[Custom] ModeRecord pictures using pre-registered settings. 
(→51) 
[Scene Mode]Take pictures according to scene. (→53)
[My Scene Mode]Take pictures in frequently-used Scene 
Modes. (→60)
[Motion Picture] ModeTake motion pictures. (→61)
Set to  
Set to  ([Intelligent Auto]  Mode)
Take a picture
Press halfway 
(press lightly to focus)Press fully 
(press the button all the  way to record)
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “fac\
e”, “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.
Shutter button
 
■Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optim\
um settings 
automatically.
People are detected People and night scenery are detected∗2 
(Only when  is selected)Baby is detected∗1
Scenery is detected Night scenery is detected
A sunset is detectedA close-up shot is detected
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not corresp\
ond to any of 
the above.
∗1  When babies (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognit\
ion function are  recognized.
∗2 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that peo\
ple appear as 
subjects in the picture (, , ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and 
exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.
 
●According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the 
same subject:
Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, contras\
t, movement), 
zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter
 
●If undesired scene type is selected, we recommend manually selecting the\
 
appropriate Recording Mode.
 
●We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with  and .
 
■Holding the camera
Flash AF Assist  Lamp
 • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your 
legs apart.
 • Do not touch the lens.
 • Do not block the microphone when recording motion  picture. (→8)
 • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it  from close range.
 • Make sure that the camera does not move at the  moment the shutter button is pressed. 
 • We recommend the use of the hand strap to avoid  dropping the camera. 
						

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Basic shooting operation (Continued)
 
Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode
Recording Mode: 
 Mode dial
[Intelligent Auto] ModeTake pictures with automatic settings. (→27)
[Program AE] Mode Record pictures with your own settings. ( →30) 
[Aperture-Priority] ModeDetermine aperture, then record pictures. 
(→48) 
[Shutter-Priority] ModeDetermine shutter speed, then record 
pictures. (→49) 
[Manual Exposure] ModeDetermine aperture and shutter speed, then 
record pictures. (→50) 
[Custom] ModeRecord pictures using pre-registered settings. 
(→51) 
[Scene Mode]Take pictures according to scene. (→53)
[My Scene Mode]Take pictures in frequently-used Scene 
Modes. (→60)
[Motion Picture] ModeTake motion pictures. (→61)
Set to  
Set to  ([Intelligent Auto]  Mode)
Take a picture
Press halfway 
(press lightly to focus)Press fully 
(press the button all the  way to record)
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “fac\
e”, “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.
Shutter button
 
■Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies the scene when pointed at the subject, and makes optim\
um settings 
automatically.
People are detected People and night scenery are detected∗2 
(Only when  is selected)Baby is detected∗1
Scenery is detected Night scenery is detected
A sunset is detectedA close-up shot is detected
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does not corresp\
ond to any of 
the above.
∗1  When babies (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognit\
ion function are  recognized.
∗2 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that peo\
ple appear as 
subjects in the picture (, , ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and 
exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces.
 
●According to the following conditions, different scene types may be determined for the 
same subject:
Face contrast, conditions of subject (size, distance, coloring, contras\
t, movement), 
zoom ratio, sunset, sunrise, low brightness, jitter
 
●If undesired scene type is selected, we recommend manually selecting the\
 
appropriate Recording Mode.
 
●We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer with  and .
 
■Holding the camera
Flash AF Assist  Lamp
 • Stand with your arms close to your body and with your 
legs apart.
 • Do not touch the lens.
 • Do not block the microphone when recording motion  picture. (→8)
 • Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it  from close range.
 • Make sure that the camera does not move at the  moment the shutter button is pressed. 
 • We recommend the use of the hand strap to avoid  dropping the camera. 
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode: 
 
■To use flash 
Select either  (Auto) or  (Forced Flash Off).
 • When  is used, ,  (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction),  (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and  (Slow 
Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject 
type and brightness. For details ( →40).
 •
 and  indicate that digital red-eye correction is 
activated.
 • The shutter speed is slower in 
 and .
 
●Focus range (→44). 
●The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode:
 • [Rec] menu: [Picture Size] ∗1, [Burst], [Color Mode] ∗1, [Face Recog.] • [Setup] menu∗2: [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] ∗1, [Language], [Stabilizer Demo.]
∗1  Items that may be set differ from other Recording Modes.
∗2  Other items on the [Setup] menu will reflect settings made in [Program AE] Mode, 
etc.
 
●Backlight Compensation:
Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject. When \
this occurs, the 
subject appears darker, and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the 
brightness of the entire image.
 
●The settings for the following functions are fixed:
 • [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.] • [Sleep Mode]: [5 MIN.] • [Guide Line]:  
 • [White Balance]: [AWB] • [Quality]:  (Fine) • [Sensitivity]:  • [Stabilizer]: [ON] • [AF Mode]:  (Face Detection) ∗3 
 • [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON] • [Quick AF]: [ON] • [Metering Mode]:  (Multiple)
 • [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD] • [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]
 • [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON] • [Continuous AF]: [ON]
∗
3  (23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized 
●The following functions cannot be used:
[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Digital Zoom], [Min. Shtr Speed]
About Happy colors
If [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], still pictures are clearer, with more vivid coloring.
Face Detection and Face Recognition
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that peo\
ple appear as 
subjects in the picture (, , ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and 
exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces. ( →63)
 
■Face Recognition
The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together \
with their 
names, ages, and other information.
If pictures are taken with [Face Recog.] (→63) set to [ON], priority is given to the focus 
and exposure adjustments of the faces close to those that have been regi\
stered. Also, 
the camera memorizes detected faces during Face Detection, automatically\
 recognizes 
faces which are taken frequently, and displays them on the face registration screen.
 AF Tracking
Even if a subject, where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the cam\
era can continue 
to keep it in focus. 
Set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking • To cancel AF Tracking → Press ▲  again.
AF Tracking frame
Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then lock. • To cancel AF Lock → Press ▼.
 • The optimum scene is detected for the subject where the focus was  locked (AF Lock).
 
• AF Tracking frame
AF Lock successful: Yellow
AF Lock failed: Red (flash)
 
●Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking. 
●Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or\
 when it is dark, 
[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly. 
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode (Continued)
Recording Mode: 
 
■To use flash 
Select either  (Auto) or  (Forced Flash Off).
 • When  is used, ,  (Auto/Red-Eye Reduction),  (Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction) and  (Slow 
Sync.) are selected automatically according to the subject 
type and brightness. For details ( →40).
 •
 and  indicate that digital red-eye correction is 
activated.
 • The shutter speed is slower in 
 and .
 
●Focus range (→44). 
●The following menu items may be set in [Intelligent Auto] Mode:
 • [Rec] menu: [Picture Size] ∗1, [Burst], [Color Mode] ∗1, [Face Recog.] • [Setup] menu∗2: [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] ∗1, [Language], [Stabilizer Demo.]
∗1  Items that may be set differ from other Recording Modes.
∗2  Other items on the [Setup] menu will reflect settings made in [Program AE] Mode, 
etc.
 
●Backlight Compensation:
Backlight refers to the light that shines from behind the subject. When \
this occurs, the 
subject appears darker, and so backlighting is automatically corrected by increasing the 
brightness of the entire image.
 
●The settings for the following functions are fixed:
 • [Auto Review]: [2 SEC.] • [Sleep Mode]: [5 MIN.] • [Guide Line]:  
 • [White Balance]: [AWB] • [Quality]:  (Fine) • [Sensitivity]:  • [Stabilizer]: [ON] • [AF Mode]:  (Face Detection) ∗3 
 • [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON] • [Quick AF]: [ON] • [Metering Mode]:  (Multiple)
 • [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD] • [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]
 • [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON] • [Continuous AF]: [ON]
∗
3  (23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized 
●The following functions cannot be used:
[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Digital Zoom], [Min. Shtr Speed]
About Happy colors
If [Color Mode] is set to [Happy], still pictures are clearer, with more vivid coloring.
Face Detection and Face Recognition
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that peo\
ple appear as 
subjects in the picture (, , ), Face Detection is activated, and the focus and 
exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces. ( →63)
 
■Face Recognition
The faces of people who are taken frequently can be registered together \
with their 
names, ages, and other information.
If pictures are taken with [Face Recog.] (→63) set to [ON], priority is given to the focus 
and exposure adjustments of the faces close to those that have been regi\
stered. Also, 
the camera memorizes detected faces during Face Detection, automatically\
 recognizes 
faces which are taken frequently, and displays them on the face registration screen.
 AF Tracking
Even if a subject, where the focus was locked (AF Lock) moves, the cam\
era can continue 
to keep it in focus. 
Set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking • To cancel AF Tracking → Press ▲  again.
AF Tracking frame
Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then lock. • To cancel AF Lock → Press ▼.
 • The optimum scene is detected for the subject where the focus was  locked (AF Lock).
 
• AF Tracking frame
AF Lock successful: Yellow
AF Lock failed: Red (flash)
 
●Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking. 
●Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or\
 when it is dark, 
[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly. 
						

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Taking pictures with your own settings
[Program AE] Mode
Recording Mode: 
 
Aligning the focus
 
●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a 
tripod, or [Selftimer].
 
● If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do 
not have appropriate exposure. You should either use 
the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Shtr 
Speed] to a slower speed.
Aperture value Shutter speed Jitter alert 
display
Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording en\
vironment.
Set to 
Set to  ([Program AE] Mode)
Take a picture
Press halfway 
(press lightly to focus)Press fully 
(press the button all the  way to record)
Focus display
(when focus is aligned: 
flashing  → illuminated)
AF area
(aligns focus with subject; 
when complete: red  → green)
Shutter button Useful when subject is not in the center of picture.
First adjust focus according to subject
Hold down halfway
Align the AF area 
with the subject
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.
Return to desired composition
Press fully
AF area
 
●The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not 
aligned.
Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference.
Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to 
bring the subject into focus if it is out of range.
 
●AF area is displayed larger in dark conditions or when using 
Digital Zoom.
Focus display
Focus range