2 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 3Quick start guide ContentsThe battery is not chargedwhen the camera isshipped. Charge thebattery and set the Clockbefore use.When you do not use thecard (optional), you canrecord or play back pictureson the built-in memory (→16).Charge the batteryInsert the battery andthe cardTurn on the powerSet REC/PLAY switchtoSet the mode dial toPress the shutter button and take picturesPress halfway(press lightly to focus)Press fully(press the button all theway to record)■ To play back the picturesPrevious Next1.Set REC/PLAY switchto .2.Select the picture youwant to view.Before useBefore use .............................................. 6Read first .......................................................6To prevent damage, malfunctions,and faults.......................................................7About GPS ....................................8Standard Accessories ........................... 8Names of parts ........................ 9Cursor button ................................................9Names of parts ....................... 10Cursor button ..............................................10PreparationsCharging battery .................................. 11Guidelines for number of recordablepictures and recording time .........................12Inserting and removing the card(optional)/the battery ........................... 14Using the DC coupler (optional) instead ofbattery .........................................................15Picture save destination(cards and built-in memory) ........................16Remaining battery and memory capacity ....16Setting the Clock ................... 17To change time setting ................................18Setting the Clock .................... 19Setting the menu ................................. 20Menu type ...................................................21Using the [SETUP] menu ............... 22[CLOCK SET]/ [BEEP]/ [VOLUME]/[CUST.SET MEM.] .................................22[LCD MODE]/ [DISPLAY SIZE]/[GUIDE LINE]/ [HISTOGRAM] ..........23[REC AREA] /[ECONOMY] ..........................................24[AUTO REVIEW]/ [ZOOM RESUME]/[NO.RESET] ..........................................25[RESET]/ [USB MODE]/[VIDEO OUT]/ [TV ASPECT].............26[HDMI MODE] /[VIERA Link] ..........................27[VERSION DISP.]/ [FORMAT]/[LANGUAGE] .........................................28[DEMO MODE] .....................................29BasicsBasic shooting operation ..... 30Taking still pictures ......................................30Recording motion pictures ..........................30Holding the camera .....................................31Mode dial.....................................................31Basic shooting operation ...... 32Taking still pictures ......................................32Recording motion pictures ( only) ..........32Holding the camera .....................................33Mode dial.....................................................33Taking pictures with automaticsettings ................................................. 34About Happy colours ...................................36Face Detection and Face Recognition ........36AF Tracking .................................................36Taking pictures with your ownsettings ................................................. 37Align focus for desired composition ............38Orientation detection function .....................38Taking pictures with zoom.................. 39[i.ZOOM]......................................................41Easy Zoom ...................................42[DIGITAL ZOOM] ...................................43Viewing your pictures[NORMAL PLAY] .................................. 44Deleting pictures ................................. 45To delete multiple (up to 50) orall pictures ...................................................45