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5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode]) Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. MENU > [Rec] > [Metering Mode] [] (Multiple) [] (Center weighted) [] (Spot) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly. This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A. • Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also changed. 165

Section	Page
Finding the information you need	2
How to use this manual	3
Quick Start Guide	4
Contents	6
1. Before Use	12
Care of the camera	12
Standard Accessories	13
Names and Functions of Components	14
About the Lens	17
Cards Compatible with this unit	19
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations	20
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	20
Charging the Battery	21
Charging	21
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures	23
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery	27
About the Card	29
Formatting the card (initialization)	29
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time	30
Changing the Lens	32
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)	36
Changing the Clock Setting	37
Diopter adjustment	37
Basic Operations	38
Tips for taking good pictures	38
Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/H-FS35100) is attached]	39
Shutter button (Taking pictures)	40
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)	41
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)	42
Rear Dial	43
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button	44
[DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)	45
[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)	51
Touch screen (Touch operations)	53
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function	55
Setting menu items	57
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)	60
Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item	62
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons)	64
Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)	66
Entering Text	74
3. Recording Modes	75
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)	75
Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])	79
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])	80
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)	81
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone	82
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode	83
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode)	85
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed	88
Aperture-Priority AE Mode	88
Shutter-Priority AE Mode	89
Manual Exposure Mode	90
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)	93
Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE)	94
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)	95
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode)	98
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)	107
Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed (Creative Video Mode)	118
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording	119
Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)	120
Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)	120
Recording using registered custom set	121
4. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings	122
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style])	122
Recording Images with Image Effects ([Filter Settings])	124
Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow])	126
Adjusting the White Balance	127
Setting the Picture Quality and Size	131
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures	131
Setting the number of pixels	131
Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])	132
Using Image Correction Functions	133
Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic])	133
Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])	133
Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])	134
Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR])	135
Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.])	135
Setting the color space ([Color Space])	136
5. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings	137
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus	137
Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)	139
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode	141
Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area	145
Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad	148
Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position	149
Setting the desired focus method	150
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus	153
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)	159
Compensating the Exposure	161
Setting the Light Sensitivity	162
Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity	163
Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity	164
Extending ISO sensitivity	164
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode])	165
6. Shutter and Drive Settings	166
Setting the Shutter Type	166
Select a Drive Mode	168
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode	169
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket	172
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer	175
7. Functions Customized for Various Subjects and Purposes	177
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])	177
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])	180
Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.])	184
Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode])	186
Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces ([Face Recog.])	187
Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images	192
Using screens and displays suitable for recording	193
8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash	195
Optical Image Stabilizer	195
Taking Pictures with the Zoom	197
Raising the telescopic effect	198
Zooming using touch operations	202
Taking Pictures with the Flash (Supplied)	203
Setting the Flash Functions	206
Changing the firing mode	206
Changing Flash Mode	207
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro	209
Adjust the flash output	210
Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation	210
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes	211
9. Recording Motion Pictures	214
Recording Motion Picture	214
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate	217
How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF])	219
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures	220
Recording Snap Movies	221
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu	224
[Snap Movie]	224
[Rec Format]	224
[Rec Quality]	224
[Exposure Mode]	224
[Picture Mode]	224
[Continuous AF]	224
[Ex. Tele Conv.]	224
[Flkr Decrease]	224
[Silent Operation]	225
[Mic Level Disp.]	225
[Mic Level Adj.]	225
[Wind Cut]	225
10. Playing Back and Editing Images	226
Playing Back Pictures	226
Playing Back Motion Pictures	227
Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture	228
Switching the Playback Method	229
Using the Playback Zoom	229
Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)	230
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)	230
Playing Back Group Pictures	231
Deleting Pictures	233
Using the [Playback] Menu	235
[2D/3D Settings]	235
[Slide Show]	235
[Playback Mode]	237
[Location Logging]	238
[Clear Retouch]	239
[Title Edit]	241
[Text Stamp]	242
[Video Divide]	245
[Time Lapse Video]	246
[Stop Motion Video]	246
[Resize]	247
[Cropping]	249
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]	250
[Favorite]	251
[Print Set]	252
[Protect]	254
[Face Rec Edit]	255
[Picture Sort]	255
[Delete Confirmation]	256
11. Using the Wi-Fi function	257
Wi-Fi function	257
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function	260
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet	261
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ”	261
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet	262
Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)	266
Playing back images in the camera	267
Saving images stored in the camera	267
Sending images in the camera to an SNS	268
Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone/tablet	268
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your preference on a smartphone/tablet	270
Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera	271
Displaying pictures on a TV	274
Printing Wirelessly	275
When sending images to AV device	276
When sending images to PC	278
Using Web services	282
When sending images to web service	283
When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]	287
Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB”	289
About the [LUMIX CLUB]	289
About Connections	294
Connecting from your house (via the network)	295
Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection)	297
Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite])	298
About settings for sending images	300
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu	303
12. Connecting to other equipment	305
Enjoying 3D pictures	305
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen	308
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)	310
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC	312
About the supplied software	313
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder	317
Printing the Pictures	318
13. Others	324
Optional accessories	324
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display	326
Message Display	331
Menu list	335
[Rec]	335
[Motion Picture]	338
[Custom]	339
[Setup]	341
[Playback]	343
Troubleshooting	344