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Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.
≥Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. ( l177 )
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card and built-in memory, and then perform 
[NUMBER RESET].
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be 
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. ( l168 )
*1  only
*2 Displayed when connecting a USB HDD. ( l11 8 )
≥ /
Media selection screen is not displayed when the USB HDD is not connected. Touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred. 
(l 195 )
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/ transferred. 
(l 192 )
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[NUMBER RESET]
: [SETUP] # [NUMBER RESET]
[FORMAT MEDIA]
: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # desired media
[Built-inMemory]*1/[SD CARD]/[HDD]*2
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be 
used on this unit.
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The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be checked.
≥Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the 
display for the built-in memory.
≥ When the mode switch is set to  , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode 
is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
≥The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage system 
files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable SD card/built-
in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this 
unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024 k1,024 k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. 
Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
The firmware version of this unit is displayed.
You can update the firmware version of this unit.
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
≥ If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted and 
while this unit is connected to the AC adapt or, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take place 
for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, 
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
[MEDIA STATUS]
: [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]
[Firmware Version Info]
: [SETUP] # [Firmware Version Info]
[Firmware Upgrade]
: [SETUP] # [Firmware Upgrade]
For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of December 
2012)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/ (This Site is English only.)
[DEMO MODE]
: [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE]  # [ON]
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This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
≥Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.When you touch [EXIT], the 
demonstration will be canceled.
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[O.I.S. DEMO]
: [SETUP] # [O.I.S. DEMO]
[LANGUAGE]
: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]  # desired language
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AZoom bar
≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. ( l71)
∫ About the zoom bar
The zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation.
∫About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever/ring zoom, zoom button icons.
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved or the speed 
to rotate the ring.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons will be performed at a constant speed.
Advanced (Recording)
Using the zoom
A Optical zoom
B Motion Picture Recording Mode: i.Zoom/Digital zoom (Blue)
Still Picture Recording Mode: Extra Optical Zoom (Blue)
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W
Zoom lever/Zoom button iconsT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
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Ring zoom
Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring.
You can set your preferred rotational directions for the zoom operation in [ZOOM RING SET] of the 
setup menu.
≥This function’s default setting is [ ].
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the speed you rotate the ring.
Zoom ratio during the Still Picture Recording Mode
The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 30 k without degrading the picture quality for the Still Picture 
Recording Mode. (Extra Optical Zoom)
≥ Extra Optical Zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT 
RATIO]. ( l84, 85 )
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m 
(3.9 feet) or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4 q) away 
from the lens.
[ZOOM RING SET]
Rotational direction of the ring[][]
A side Wide-angle recording
(zoom out) Close-up recording
(zoom in)
B side Close-up recording
(zoom in) Wide-angle recording
(zoom out)
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Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer.
Advanced (Recording)
Image Stabilizer Function
/
Optical Image Stabilizer buttonPress the button to turn Optical Image Stabilizer on/off.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)/ #    (setting canceled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],   is displayed. When [OFF],   is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode, we recommend that you set the 
Image Stabilizer off.
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  #    (setting canceled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],   is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2],   is displayed.
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∫
Changing Image Stabilizer Mode
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or 
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
≥ Please refer to page 62  for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock.
: [RECORD SETUP] 
# [HYBRID O.I.S.]  # [ON] or [OFF]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [O.I.S.]  # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
[MODE1]:The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend 
using this mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a 
tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
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1Touch the Recording Mode button icon.
2Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.
* In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
≥Pressing the Intelligent auto button while in Intelligent Auto Mode can also change the Recording 
Mode. ( l27)
Advanced (Recording)
Changing the Recording Mode
ModeEffect
Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 
which optimizes settings to the recording environment 
you are in. (
l27)
Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color 
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. 
(
l 49)
Creative Control
*You can record motion pictures with added effects. 
( l 49)
Scene Mode This option allows this uni
t to automatically adjust the 
shutter speed and aperture according to the scene you 
want to record. ( l53)
Manual You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance, and 
brightness (iris/gain). (
l55)
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 Intelligent Auto Plus
Please refer to page 27 for details about the effect of each mode.
(Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)
*1/(Low Light)*1/(Night Portrait)*2/
(Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/(Normal)*1/(Normal)*2
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l48)
1 (When adjusting the brightness)
To u c h  
(When adjusting the color balance)
To u c h  
R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone.
B side: Sets the balance to a bluish tone.
≥ When no operations are performed for approximately 5 seconds, the touch menu disappears. If 
you touch  , the touch menu reappears.
2 (When adjusting the brightness or the color balance)
Touch  /  to adjust setting.
≥Touch   while adjusting the brightness, or touch   while adjusting the color balance to make 
the display of the adjustment bar disappear.
3 Start recording.
 Creative Control
≥Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l48)Select the desired Creative Control Mode, then touch [Enter].
≥Still pictures cannot be taken.
ModeEffect
[Miniature Effect] You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like recording a 
miniature by intentionally creating focused area and out of focused 
area in the peripheral of the image and recording motion picture with 
an interval. (
l50)
[8mm movie] You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect. ( l51)
[Silent movie] You can record motion pictures that are similar to black-and-white 
silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light. (
l51)
[Time Lapse Rec] You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period of time 
as a short time motion picture by recording one frame at each set 
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1Touch   to adjust the horizontal position of 
the in-focus portion
≥If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 
1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If 
you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ Position of the in-focus portion will return to original position when you touch [Reset].
2 To u c h  [ S I Z E ] .≥The size of the in-focus portion is switched every time you touch [SIZE].
Medium size  # Large size  # Small size
≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position of the in-focus portion.
≥ If you touch [Reset], [SIZE] is reset to the medium size.
3 Touch [ENTER].
4 (When adjusting the brightness)
To u c h  
≥The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
5(When adjusting the vividness)
To u c h  
≥The level of vividness is switched every time you touch the icon.
(Standard)  # (Vivid)  # (Most vivid)
6Start recording.≥It will record with an interval. 1 second will be recorded for approximately every 6 seconds of 
recording.
≥To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain, record objects incorporating a distant view or those 
that can provide depth or a skewed perspective. Also, use a tripod and avoid zooming.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ You may see a lot of noise in the in-focus portion when recording dark subjects such as night 
scenes.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the frame rate is low.
≥ Setting Miniature Effect will set [RELAY REC] to [OFF]. ( l72)
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