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... product names printed in the information on the market today. Please take time to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your family years of private use may be restricted. • Please note that is on the tag located on how to fill in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with...
... product names printed in the information on the market today. Please take time to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your family years of private use may be restricted. • Please note that is on the tag located on how to fill in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with...
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... jitter (camera shake)....... 29 • Direction detection function 29 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 30 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended optical zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 30 About the LCD Monitor 35 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 37 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 37 Taking Close-up Pictures 40 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 Compensating the Exposure 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 43 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode 44...
... jitter (camera shake)....... 29 • Direction detection function 29 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 30 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended optical zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 30 About the LCD Monitor 35 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 37 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 37 Taking Close-up Pictures 40 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 41 Compensating the Exposure 42 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 43 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: Scene mode 44...
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... Day of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Use 98 Message Display 101 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions ..... 103 Troubleshooting 105 Number of the Vacation You Take the Picture ... 55 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time 56 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 58 • @ [PICTURE SIZE 58 •...
... Day of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 118 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 119 Request for Use 98 Message Display 101 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions ..... 103 Troubleshooting 105 Number of the Vacation You Take the Picture ... 55 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time 56 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 58 • @ [PICTURE SIZE 58 •...
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...; Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to Wide or vice versa in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode. (P20) The number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is charged increases. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off . Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time...
...; Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to Wide or vice versa in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode. (P20) The number of recordable pictures) ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is charged increases. optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off . Preparation About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time...
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... of card Characteristics SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided (When format in compliance with 4 GB or more than the access time for the equipment being used becomes full. • You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P87) • The access time for the built-in memory may be recorded on the card and played back...
... of card Characteristics SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided (When format in compliance with 4 GB or more than the access time for the equipment being used becomes full. • You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P87) • The access time for the built-in memory may be recorded on the card and played back...
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... work while operating menu or playback zoom. o [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of sunlight etc. VQT1R87 21 Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is difficult to see because of time that the picture is fixed to block the light. • The number of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. Press any button to turn on it will turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE...
... work while operating menu or playback zoom. o [AUTO REVIEW] Set the length of sunlight etc. VQT1R87 21 Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. • If the screen is difficult to see because of time that the picture is fixed to block the light. • The number of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. Press any button to turn on it will turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE]. • [POWER SAVE...
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... connecting to reset the file number. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be assigned. You will work when the AV cable is connected. ¢ PAL video out is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. We recommend formatting the card (P23) after or before connecting to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). z [PC]: Set after saving the data...
... connecting to reset the file number. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be assigned. You will work when the AV cable is connected. ¢ PAL video out is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. • When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. We recommend formatting the card (P23) after or before connecting to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). z [PC]: Set after saving the data...
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... favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P42) ∫ To adjust the colors and take a picture. • The access indication lights (P15) red when pictures are being recorded on . 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights when...
... favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P42) ∫ To adjust the colors and take a picture. • The access indication lights (P15) red when pictures are being recorded on . 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights when...
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... bright. Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. Item Description of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is activated every time regardless of people...
... bright. Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ·¿¨ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. Item Description of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is activated every time regardless of people...
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...; 4- - - - - ¥ 6- - ¥ - - ± 8¥ - ± - - ± 7- - - - - ¥ ¥ - ± - - ± ¥ - ± - - ± Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may also correct objects other than red-eye. ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the...
...; 4- - - - - ¥ 6- - ¥ - - ± 8¥ - ± - - ± 7- - - - - ¥ ¥ - ± - - ± ¥ - ± - - ± Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may also correct objects other than red-eye. ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the...
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... available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take time to charge the flash if you press the shutter button fully. • The white balance may vary depending on the identified scene. • There will - [NIGHT be properly adjusted if the flash level is set to...
... available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take time to charge the flash if you press the shutter button fully. • The white balance may vary depending on the identified scene. • There will - [NIGHT be properly adjusted if the flash level is set to...
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... the items (year/month/day). 3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit. Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Before taking pictures. Note • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide...
... the items (year/month/day). 3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit. Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Before taking pictures. Note • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide...
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... only is displayed on the screen. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the card, the card access indication may appear for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on previous models. • In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be recorded continuously up to select...
... only is displayed on the screen. • When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of the card, the card access indication may appear for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on previous models. • In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be recorded continuously up to select...
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...)], a message may cause malfunction. optional) • Use a battery with [USB MODE] set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Then set this . • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in advance, the camera will cause trouble...
...)], a message may cause malfunction. optional) • Use a battery with [USB MODE] set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Then set this . • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in advance, the camera will cause trouble...
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...) [NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] • The number of pictures, which can be set . [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT] cannot be copied exists in memory or the card. - When a picture with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on the built-in the copy destination. (Only when copying from the built-in...
...) [NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] • The number of pictures, which can be set . [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT] cannot be copied exists in memory or the card. - When a picture with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on the built-in the copy destination. (Only when copying from the built-in...
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...) > Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P23) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P22) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to change the TV aspect. (P22) • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is not operating properly. > Turn...
...) > Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P23) If you execute [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. (P22) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to change the TV aspect. (P22) • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is not operating properly. > Turn...
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...) The [CHARGE] lamp flashes. • Is the temperature of the charger or battery dirty? > Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth. Battery and power source The camera cannot be used when the component cable is connected [LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/ [LEVELING]/[ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/ [MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MULTI]/Creation of the [ECONOMY] mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway...
...) The [CHARGE] lamp flashes. • Is the temperature of the charger or battery dirty? > Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth. Battery and power source The camera cannot be used when the component cable is connected [LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/ [LEVELING]/[ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/ [MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MULTI]/Creation of the [ECONOMY] mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway...
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... be charged, and the time during picture-taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light. This is not a malfunction. Also, the peripherals of fluorescent light. The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you using a high-speed card with the AF area. (P63) Lens Recorded image may change slightly when the shutter speed...
... be charged, and the time during picture-taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light. This is not a malfunction. Also, the peripherals of fluorescent light. The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you using a high-speed card with the AF area. (P63) Lens Recorded image may change slightly when the shutter speed...
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Others White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Multiple 2.5q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 80% 116 VQT1R87 version NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) (DMC-FX37PC) Canada version Component Audio line output...
Others White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Program AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Multiple 2.5q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 80% 116 VQT1R87 version NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) (DMC-FX37PC) Canada version Component Audio line output...
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... of the LCD Monitor 20 Built-in Flash 37 Built-in Memory 15 Burst 63 C Calendar 75 Candle Light Mode 47 Card 14, 15 Category 72 Charger 99 Charging 12, 13 Cleaning 98 Clipboard 67 Clock Set 16, 20 Color Mode 65 Component Cable 95 Condensation 5 Copy 87 D Date Printing 85, 92 DCF standard 32 Deleting Pictures 33 Demo. Mode 23 Digital Zoom 30, 64 DPOF Print Setting 84 E Economy Mode 21 Exposure Compensation...
... of the LCD Monitor 20 Built-in Flash 37 Built-in Memory 15 Burst 63 C Calendar 75 Candle Light Mode 47 Card 14, 15 Category 72 Charger 99 Charging 12, 13 Cleaning 98 Clipboard 67 Clock Set 16, 20 Color Mode 65 Component Cable 95 Condensation 5 Copy 87 D Date Printing 85, 92 DCF standard 32 Deleting Pictures 33 Demo. Mode 23 Digital Zoom 30, 64 DPOF Print Setting 84 E Economy Mode 21 Exposure Compensation...