Panasonic Dmc Cm1 Owners Manual

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Setting the Menu
Various menu options are available for you to set the unit to take pictures the way you 
want and to use it with ease.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [
A] to [›]
1From the Recording screen > [ ].
2Select the menu.
3Select the menu item.≥Scroll the screen to display hidden items.
4Select the setting.≥The available settings differ depending on the Recording Mode.
∫ Close the menuTa p   [ ] repeatedly to return to the Recording screen.
≥ The menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter butt on halfway .
[Rec] 
(P96)
T
 his menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and o ther a spects of the pictures you are 
recording.
[Motion Picture]  (P9
 3)
This menu lets you set the [Rec Quality], and other aspects for  moti on picture recording.
[Custom]  (P1 16)
Your favorite operation environment can be configured to suit t he recordi ng style.
[Setup]  (P122)
T he unit can be configured for easier use, such as changing the  save destina tion of images.
≥ There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes o
 r menu settings being used on this 
unit due to the specifications. 
						

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∫[Rec]
Menu list
This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
≥[Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [i .Dynamic] and  [i.Resolution] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion 
Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
[Drive Mode] You can change what this unit will do when you press the shutte r bu
 tton.P96
[Photo Style] You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to r
ec
 ord.
You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects. P101
[Aspect Ratio] Sets the aspect ratio of the image. P103
[Picture Size] Set the number of pixels. P104
[Quality] Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored .P105
[AF Mode] This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and nu
mber of
  
the subjects to be selected. P106
[Focus Mode] The focus method can be selected.
P106,
P108
[Flash] The setting of the built-in flash can be selected. P81
[Metering Mode] Sets the light metering method for measuring brightness. P109
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent 
dyn
 amic range control) Adjusts the contrast and exposure.
P110
[i.Resolution] Records pictures with more defined outlines and sense of clarit y.P110
[HDR] You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure in
to a 
sing
 le picture with rich gradation. P111
[Shutter Type] You can select auto shutter (either electronic or mechanical sh
utter)
  
depending on the recording conditions and shutter speed, or fix  the 
shutter as mechanical shutter only. P112
[Red-Eye Removal] Automatically detects red-eye caus
ed by the
  flash and corrects the 
image data accordingly. P113
[ISO Limit Set] When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [
], an optimal ISO 
sensitivity is set with the selected value as an upper limit. P113
[ISO Increments] The ISO sensitivity settings values changes in steps of 
 
1/3 EV or 1 EV. P114
[Extended ISO] You can extend the available ISO sensitivity values. P114
[Color Space] Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the
 r
 ecorded 
pictures on a PC, printer etc. P115 
						

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∫[Motion Picture]
∫ [Custom]
Your favorite operation environment can be configured to suit t he recording style.
This menu lets you set the [Rec Quality], and other aspects for
 motio
 n picture recording.
≥ [Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [i .Dynamic] and  [i.Resolution] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion 
Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
– For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting 
 in the [Rec] menu.
[Rec Quality] This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. P48
[Cust.Set Mem.] Registers the current camera function settings as custom set. P62
[Silent Mode] Disables operational sounds and output of light at once. P116
[AF/AE Lock] Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when the AF/AE
 l
 ock is 
on. P117
[AF Assist Lamp] AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter but
ton 
 is 
pressed half-way making it easier for the unit to focus when re cording in 
low light conditions. P118
[Peaking] In-focus portions are highlighted when focus is being adjusted  manu
 ally.P119
[Peaking Detect Level] The detection level for in-focus portions is set. P119
[Histogram] This allows you to set either to display or not display the his togram
 .P120
[Guide Line] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a pictu
 re.P120
[Auto Review] Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taki
ng
  the still 
picture. P120
[Touch Settings] During recording, the focus and/or the brightness can be adjust
ed and 
se
 t at the position tapped on the display. P121
[Touch Shutter Setting] Sets whether to use the touch shutter or not when using an inwa
rd 
facing cam
 era.
Displayed during inward facing camera use only. —
[Volume Button 
Se
 tting] You can assign functions that are used frequently during record
ing  to 
[ ]/[ ]. P121 
						

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∫[Setup]The unit can be configured for easier use, such as changing the  save destination of images.
[Location Logging] Sets whether to append location information of the recording lo
cation
  to 
the picture or motion picture during recording. P122
[Store in] Sets the storage location of recorded images. P122
[Auto Backup] Sets whether to save a backup co
py of the r
 ecorded image on the 
Google drive or not at the end of the camera function. P122
[Auto OFF] Sets the time until the camera func
 tion ends if there is no operation.P122
[High Brightness 
Mode] S

ets whether to use [High Brightness Mode] or not.
P122
[Preview Mode] Set the frame rate of the recording screen. P122
[Beep] Sets whether to emit the beep or not. P123
[Shutter] Sets whether to emit the shutter sound or not. P123
[Tilt sensor 
adj
 ustment] You can adjust the tilt of the horizon reference line when the 
uni t is held 
in a horizontal orientation. P123
[No.Reset] Returns the image file number to 0001. P123
[Reset] The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default .P123 
						

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1From the Recording screen >  [ ].≥The menu can also be called by touching the icon you wish to 
change
 in the Recording screen.
2Select the menu item.
3Select the setting.
4Ta p   [ ] to exit the menu once the setting is complete.
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easil y found.≥The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determin ed by the m ode or a display style the unit is 
in. 
						

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Using the [Rec] Menu
Applicable modes: 
From the Recording screen > [ ] >   [Rec]  > [Drive Mode].  (P91
 )
Select a Drive Mode
You can change what this unit will do when you press the shutte r button.
[] ([Single]) When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorde d.
[ ] ([Burst])  (P97) R
 ecordings are made in succession while the shutter button is 
pressed.
[ ] (
[Auto Bracket])  (P99
 )Press the shutter button to take 3
 pictures continuously in 
accordance 
with the exposure compensation range.
[ ] ([Self Timer])  (P100)W
 hen the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after
 the 
set time  has elapsed. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
1From the Recording screen > [ ] >   [Rec]  > [Drive Mode]  >  [Burst]. 
(P91)
2Select the burst speed.
≥ The Burst speed may become slower depending on the following se ttings.
– [Picture Size]  (P104) /[Qu ality] (P105) /[Se nsitivity] (P87) /[Focus Mode]  (P106 ,  108)
≥ Refer to  P105  for information about RAW files.
3Focus on the subject and take a picture.≥Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pre ssed.≥A maximum of 23  pictures is taken upon pressing the shutter button once when th e burs t speed is set to [SH].
≥ Pictures taken with a burst s peed will be r ecorded as a single burst group.
[SH]
¢2
(Super high  speed) [H]
(High speed) [M]
(Middle speed) [L]
(Low speed)
Burst speed
(pictures/second) 50
10 52
Live View during Burst Mode NoneNoneAvailable Available
¢ 1 With RAW files
¢3—
Depends on the capacity of the microSD card¢4Without RAW files 23
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 The electronic  shutter
  will operate.
¢ 3 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a bur st may be reduced. (For example, 
when you set [i.Resolution] of the recording menu, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced)
¢ 4 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of built-in memory or  micro
 SD cards becomes full, however the 
burst speed will become slower ha lfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture 
size, the setting for the quality and the type of microSD card  used. 
						

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≥The focus is fixed in the first picture.
≥ Exposure, White Balance and ISO sensitivity will be fixed to th e sett ings for the first picture when [SH]/[H] is set.
≥ When [SH]/[H] is set, the record ing  may be brighter or darker from the second picture depending on changes in 
the brightness of the subject.
≥ When set to [H]/[M]/[L], the burst speed may drop midway when t he
  number of pictures taken continuously 
increases.
≥ Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burs t spee
 d (pictures/second) may become slower.
≥ Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take  the ne xt picture if you repeat the recording of 
pictures.
≥ It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the mi cro
 SD card.
For continuous shooting, use of a high speed microSD card is re com mended.
≥ The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.
– [Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night  Sho
 t] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Miniature Effect]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
– When recording motion pictures
– When [HDR] is set to [ON]
≥ In the following case, [  SH ] in Burst Mode cannot be used.
– When [Quality] is set to [ ] or [] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
1From the Recording screen > [ ] >   [Rec]  > [Drive Mode]  > [ Auto 
Bracket].  (P 91)
2Set the exposure compensation range.
3Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
In this mode, 3  pictures are automatically r ecorded  in the selected exposure 
compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket  d1 EV
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0 EV j1 EV i1 EV
≥ When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Expos ur
 e Compensation value, the pictures taken are 
based on the selected Exposure Compensation value.
≥ Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.
– [Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night  Sho
 t] (Scene Guide Mode)
– [Miniature Effect]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
– When recording motion pictures
– When [HDR] is set to [ON] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
1From the Recording screen > [ ] >   [Rec]  > [Drive Mode]  > [ Self 
Timer].  (P91)
2Select the time of the Self-timer.
3Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
≥Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is 
pre
ssed halfway.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
[ ] ([2sec.]) Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
≥
This is convenient for preventing camera shake when the shutter  
button  is pressed e.g. when recording with this unit fixed.
[ ] ([10sec.]) Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
≥ We recommend that you fix the unit when using the Self-timer fo r rec
 ording.
≥ Self-timer is disabled in the following case.
– When recording motion pictures