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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ18
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMC-FZ18 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT1F83...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Information for Your Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Safety You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of WARNING: enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Before Use • Please note that the actual controls and THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN components, menu items, etc. of your THE U.S.A. Digital Camera may look somewhat FCC Note: different from those shown in the This equipment has been tested and illustrations in these Operating found to comply with the limits for a Class Instructions.
  • Page 4 Panasonic Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Model No.: DMC-FZ18 Union Responsible party: Panasonic This symbol is only valid in the European Corporation of Union. North America If you wish to discard this product, please One Panasonic Way,...
  • Page 5 • Do not touch the lens or the sockets http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to (This Site is English only.) allow liquids to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Advanced (Recording pictures) Before Use About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..36 • Changing the information Information for Your Safety....... 2 displayed .......... 36 • Brightening the LCD Monitor .... 39 Preparation Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ............40 Standard Accessories.......
  • Page 7 Recording which Day of the Vacation • [ASPECT CONV.] ......108 You Take the Picture ......67 • [COPY]..........109 Displaying the Time at the Travel • [FORMAT]........110 Destination (World Time) ......69 Connecting to other equipment Using the [REC] Mode Menu ....71 •...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Shoulder Strap Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Lens Hood Check that all the accessories are included A: Silver before using the camera. B: Black Hood Adaptor • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.
  • Page 9 Preparation In these operating instructions, operations using the cursor button are described with illustrations below. e.g.: When you press the 4 button 14 15 16 [MENU/SET] button (P17) Flash open button (P40) Diopter adjustment dial (P37) 17 18 19 Viewfinder (P36, 118) Speaker (P91) [EVF/LCD] button (P36) 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P83)

  • Page 10: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Preparation 26 [DC IN] socket (P111, 113) 3 Attach the lens cap. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) is connected to it.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that the “L ” LOGO UMIX is on the outside.

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    P86. pictures. • If any accessories are lost, customers in • Set the clock. (P17) the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Approx. 400 pictures recordable (Approx. 200 min) pictures Recording conditions by CIPA standard • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ ¢ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. VQT1F83...
  • Page 14 Preparation ∫ Charging • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical Charging Approx. 120 min image stabilizer function is set to time [MODE1].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with Charging time and number of recordable full flash every second recording.

  • Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Be particularly insert it. careful while the built-in memory or the To remove the card, push the card card is being accessed. (P24) until it clicks, then pull the card • We recommend using a Panasonic out upright. card. VQT1F83...

  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    Preparation switch is slid to the other side, these About the Built-in functions become available.) Memory/the Card (optional) The built-in memory can be used as a • This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is temporary storage device when the card compatible with SD Memory Cards based being used becomes full.

  • Page 17: Initial Setting

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Turn the camera off after setting the (Clock Set) clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct.

  • Page 18: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation About the Mode Dial Playback mode (P33) This mode allows you to play back If you turn on this unit and then rotate recorded pictures. the mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but ∫ Advanced also switch to a scene mode that matches your recording purpose.

  • Page 19: Setting The Menu

    Preparation [SCENE MODE] menu (P59) Night portrait mode (P58) This is displayed when the mode dial is Use this mode to take pictures of night set to [ scenes and people with night time scenery. [SETUP] menu (P20) This is displayed when the mode dial is Setting the Menu set to [ ∫...

  • Page 20: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation 3 Press 3/4 to select the setting. 3 Press 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 21 Preparation pictures with audio (P77). (The pictures [CUST. SET MEM.] are not enlarged.) MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu • When the quality is set to [RAW] or and select the item to set. (P19) [RAWiJPEG], the auto review function The current camera settings are registered works until the end of recording onto the in [...
  • Page 22 Preparation [ZOOM RESUME] [SHUTTER] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) and select the item to set. (P19) The zoom position is stored when this unit This allows you to set the shutter sound.

  • Page 23: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Display

    Preparation – The birthday and name settings for [AUTO]: The advanced scene mode [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P61) and [PET] or [SCENE MODE] menu (P62) in scene mode. screen appears. – The number of days that have passed [OFF]: The recording screen in the since the departure date in currently selected advanced [TRAVEL DATE].
  • Page 24 Preparation Flash mode (P40) • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the AF area (P25) access time for a card. • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when taking pictures in dark 11 AF area selection (P80) places.

  • Page 25: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green. (3: Aperture value, 4: Shutter speed) • The subject is not focused in the following cases. The camera automatically sets the shutter –...
  • Page 26 Basic In this case, compensate the exposure. subject because the people are outside the This allows you to take bright pictures. AF area. ∫ Focusing (P26, 48, 54) • The picture is automatically focused on this unit (AF=Auto Focus). However, the picture may not be properly focused in the following cases.
  • Page 27 Basic ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • If jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. F2.8 F2.8 1/60 1/60 F2.8 F2.8 1/10 1/10 • When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic • Program shift is canceled and the camera Determined scene returns to normal program AE mode if more than 10 seconds pass after program : [i-PORTRAIT] shift is activated. However, the program : [i-SCENERY] shift setting is memorized. : [i-MACRO] •...
  • Page 29 Basic ∫ Focus range in intelligent auto mode • The settings for [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [MONITOR/ VIEWFINDER], [TRAVEL DATE], [ZOOM RESUME], [BEEP], [AF BEEP], 1 cm (0.03 feet) [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET], [DIAL DISPLAY], and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu (P20) will also be reflected in the intelligent auto mode [ 2 m (6.56 feet) ∫...

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) • It is possible to select either AUTO Rotate the zoom lever towards ] or Forced OFF [ ] depending Wide. upon whether the flash is open or closed. When AUTO [ ] is selected, AUTO ], AUTO/Red-eye reduction ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction...

  • Page 31: Using The Extended Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Basic • When you rotate the zoom lever, you may (3M EZ) hear some sound from the camera or the (2M EZ) camera may shake. This is not a (0.3M EZ) ± malfunction. 28.7k (2.5M EZ) • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in (2M EZ) conjunction with the zoom display bar.

  • Page 32: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic • The indicated zoom magnification is an 3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then approximation. press [MENU/SET]. • The digital zoom is temporarily set to [OFF] in the following cases. – When the quality is set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG] (P76) •...

  • Page 33: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Basic Refer to P33 to 35 for information about 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture. how to delete pictures. • When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures recorded holding the camera vertically are played back vertically (rotated). Play back the previous picture Playing back/Deleting Play back the next picture Pictures...
  • Page 34 Basic • Depending on the subject, an interference ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding fringe may appear on the screen. This is Press and hold 2/1 during called moire. This is not a malfunction. playback. ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Press [ ] while the picture is being played back.
  • Page 35 Basic • If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture pictures using [ALL DELETE] or and then press 4 to set. [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], the (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) deleting will stop halfway. •...

  • Page 36: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD In recording mode Monitor/Viewfinder Changing the information displayed 1 Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) C Normal display • When the LCD monitor turns on, the D Display with histogram Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
  • Page 37 Advanced (Recording pictures) In playback mode ∫ Out-of-frame display Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the 1ST DAY months days...

  • Page 38: Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Examples of histogram ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the 100 _ 0001 horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by F2.8 1/200 ISO100 viewing the size, the slope and the balance...

  • Page 39: Brightening The Lcd Monitor

    Advanced (Recording pictures) – Multi playback The LCD monitor is – Calendar playback [HIGH easier to see when taking – Playback zoom ANGLE] pictures with the camera held high above your head. This is useful when Brightening the LCD Monitor you cannot get close to the subject because there is a person in the...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash • The brightness of the pictures displayed setting on the LCD monitor screen are increased in Auto power LCD, Power LCD and High Set the flash to match the recording. angle modes. Therefore, some subjects 1 Press 1 [ ].
  • Page 41 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¥ ± ± ± — — Forced ON ¥ ± ± ± — — The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. ¥ — — — — — • Use this when your subject is back-lit ±...
  • Page 42 Advanced (Recording pictures) reduction [ ] or Slow sync./ [ISO1250] Wide Red-eye reduction [ ] is set 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to depending on the type of subject and 10.7 m (35.1 feet) brightness. Tele • The flash setting may change if the 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to recording mode is changed.
  • Page 43 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Shutter speed Flash setting (Sec.) AUTO 1/30 to 1/2000 AUTO/ Red-eye reduction • Select [0] to return to the original flash 1/30 to 1/2000 Forced ON output. Forced ON/ 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish. Red-eye reduction •...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can also press 2 [ • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash ] to select. effect may not be sufficient. • If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after • It may take time to charge the flash if you 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures repeat taking a picture.

  • Page 45: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Compensating the • When using a tripod etc., setting the Exposure self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused Use this function when you cannot achieve just before recording.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The compensation range of the exposure ∫ Operation with the joystick will be limited depending on the ] with 2 on the joystick Select [ brightness of the subject. and then compensate the • Exposure compensation is not available in exposure with 3/4.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode • When setting auto bracket, the auto bracket icon [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.

  • Page 48: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the self-timer is used, the number ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst of recordable pictures in burst mode is mode fixed to 3. Number of recordable pic- • Burst mode is not canceled when the Burst speed tures (pictures) camera is switched off.
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) taking close-up pictures of insects from a Press the AF macro/focus switch distant position. button. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer in macro mode. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed.

  • Page 50: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints Shutter-priority AE or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the subject correctly. Aperture-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed.

  • Page 51: Manual Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Manual exposure 3 Take the picture. Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. F5.6 F5.6 1/125 1/125 1 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4/2/ 1 to set the aperture value and ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance the shutter speed.

  • Page 52: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Manual exposure Available Aperture Available Shutter Shutter Speed Value Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture-priority AE F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000 Available Aperture F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 Shutter Speed Value (Sec) F5.6 to F7.1...
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1. focus on the subject. ft ft 3 Press 3/4 to select [MF ASSIST] A MF assistance and then press 1.
  • Page 54 Advanced (Recording pictures) This function is suitable when the distance 5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the between the camera and the subject is menu. certain. • You can also close the menu by ∫ Changing the zoom area pressing the shutter button halfway. •...

  • Page 55: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The distance to the subject displayed on 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] the screen in manual focus is an menu icon [ ] and then press 1. approximation of the focus position. Remember that the distance is an approximation when taking a picture.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) – [RESET] 2 Press [MENU/SET] to enter the – [NO.RESET] settings. – [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in scene mode 6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. MENU Taking pictures in Custom mode A Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 57: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the information Taking expressive • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an portraits and advanced scene mode in step explanations about each advanced scene landscape pictures mode are displayed. (If you press (Advanced scene [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the screen shown in step mode) In this mode, you can take quality pictures...

  • Page 58: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] • In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the Set here when you want to take pictures of [INTELLIGENT ISO] operates, and the sports scenes or other fast-moving events. maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. In other modes, the ISO [NORMAL SPORTS] sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures that [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] The aperture value (P50) can be changed match the scene being in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting. recorded ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode (Scene mode) • Open the flash when [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected.

  • Page 60: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The white balance cannot be set. ∫ About the information • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step , explanations about [PARTY] each scene mode are displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE]...

  • Page 61: [Sunset]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) phenomenon caused by the light [SUNSET] reflecting on dust in the air) to appear. • The extended optical zoom and digital MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] zoom cannot be used. menu and select a scene mode. (P59) Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset.

  • Page 62: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the birthday or name is set, [PET] [AGE] or [NAME] is automatically set to [ON]. MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] ∫ Display the age/name menu and select a scene mode. (P59) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.

  • Page 63: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Set the shutter speed using 3/4 on • We recommend that you do not follow the subject with the camera alone, but stand the joystick. facing the subject with shoulders squared, and follow it using your entire body, while twisting at the waist.

  • Page 64: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3/4 to select the number of • The following functions cannot be used. seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. – [EXPOSURE] – [AUTO BRACKET] – [BURST] – [W.BALANCE] – [AUDIO REC.] – [CONT.AF] [FIREWORKS] • It is also possible to change the number MENU of seconds using the quick setting Press [...

  • Page 65: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.) • We recommend using this technique if it is – You can change the shutter speed by difficult to focus when taking pictures of compensating the exposure.
  • Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus, zoom and aperture value are If you selected [ ] on the screen fixed to the setting when recording shown in step starts (the first frame). Item Picture size • The audio is also recorded [30fpsVGA] simultaneously from the built-in 640k480 pixels...

  • Page 67: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the etc. after setting the travel date or when departure date and then press the travel date is set. [MENU/SET]. • When the travel date is set, [ appears on the lower right of the screen.

  • Page 69: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the Time at (Perform steps the Travel Destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (World Time) MENU If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area etc., the local time at the travel destination...
  • Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the travel destination area (Perform steps • Return the setting to [HOME] when the 1 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and vacation is finished by performing steps then press [MENU/SET] to set. and then steps 1 and 2 of “Setting the home area [HOME]”.

  • Page 71: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode : [COL.EFFECT] (P83) : [PICT.ADJ.] (P84) Menu : [FLIP ANIM.] (P84) : [CONVERSION] (P86) : [CLOCK SET] (P17) ∫ Using the quick setting • You can use the joystick to easily set the Increase the variety of pictures you can following items when recording.

  • Page 72: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) reddish or bluish. Even within the confines [W.BALANCE] of the range, the auto white balance may Adjusting the hue for a more not operate properly if there are many light natural picture sources or there is no color close to white. In these cases, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

  • Page 73: [Wb Adjust.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white [WB ADJUST.] paper etc. so that the frame in the Finely adjusting the white balance center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET] or press the center of the joystick.

  • Page 74: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Settings Intelligent ISO does not work. • You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance ISOMAX 400 The ISO sensitivity item. automatically increases up to ISOMAX • The white balance fine adjustment setting the set value according to the is reflected in the picture when using the movement and brightness of...

  • Page 75: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The camera may not be able to detect the movement of the subject in the following • The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to cases. [AUTO] in Manual exposure. – When the moving subject is small •...

  • Page 76: [Pict.size]/[Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Select to take pictures with the same 3:2 aspect ratio as 35 mm film. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) This is suitable for landscapes etc. ¢ These pictures are examples to show where a wide view is preferable. the effect.

  • Page 77: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Quality • The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] in scene mode so the Fine (Low compression): picture size for [EZ] is not displayed. This gives priority to picture • Pictures may appear mosaic depending quality.

  • Page 78: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Audio is recorded from the built-in Spot: microphone on the camera. This is the method to measure the • If you press [MENU/SET] during audio subject in the spot metering target recording, the audio recording is canceled.
  • Page 79 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Under certain picture-taking conditions 3-area-focusing (High speed): including the following cases, the facial The camera quickly detection function may fail to work, focuses on any of making it impossible to detect faces. 3 focus areas points – [AF MODE] is switched to [ left, right or center.
  • Page 80 Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is not possible to set [ ] in the When selecting [ ], [ ] or [ following cases. You can select 1 AF area from the – In [NIGHT SCENERY], 11 areas. [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT] mode.

  • Page 81: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The jitter/movement detection [STABILIZER] demonstration screen is an approximation. Detecting jitter and compensating • The camera uses movement detection for it when automatically setting the ISO sensitivity in the following cases. – In intelligent auto mode [ –...

  • Page 82: [Cont.af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If the AF assist lamp is [CONT.AF] set to [ON], an AF area Continuously focusing on a with a size wider than subject usual is displayed and the AF assist lamp A turns on when you press the shutter button halfway in dark places etc.

  • Page 83: [Af/Ae Lock]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus [AF/AE LOCK] and the exposure. Fixing the focus and exposure • Press [AF/AE LOCK] again to cancel • When the subject is focused and the exposure is set, the AF/AE lock indication [ ], the aperture value MENU...

  • Page 84: [Pict.adj.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality for • When you take pictures in dark places, the recorded pictures picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the MENU Press [...
  • Page 85 Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 Press 3/4 to select [FLIP ANIM.] MENU and then press 1. 2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and then then press 1. press 1. • The picture size is 320k240 pixels. 6 Press 3/4 to select [5fps] or 3 Press the shutter button and [10fps] and then press [MENU/ capture the images one frame at a...

  • Page 86: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The file number appears after creating 1 Remove the lens cap, lens hood a flip animation. and hood adaptor. • Press [MENU/SET] three times to close the menu after creating the flip 2 Attach the lens adaptor animation.
  • Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recordable range when using a 4 Turn the camera on, press 3/4 to conversion lens select [CONVERSION] and then press 1. When attaching the tele conversion lens • The recordable range when using the tele conversion lens is from 5.5 m (18.0 feet) to ¶.

  • Page 88: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple – [ ] (Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]) Screens (Multi Playback) ∫ Example of 25 screens 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ] [W] to display multiple screens. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) ∫...

  • Page 89: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/ Recording Date SET]. (Calendar Playback) • The picture that was selected will appear. ∫ To return to the 1 screen playback screen You can display pictures by recording date After the calendar screen is displayed, using the calendar playback function.

  • Page 90: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To delete a picture during the Using the Playback playback zoom Zoom 1 Press [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ Selecting pictures while they are enlarged (during playback zoom) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards Press 2/1 on the joystick after performing ] [T] to enlarge the picture.

  • Page 91: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Frame-by-frame forwarding/rewinding Press 2/1 while pausing. Pictures/Pictures with ∫ Pictures with audio Audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] and then press 4 to play back. ∫ Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ] and then press 4 to play...

  • Page 92: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Saving a single still picture with – [TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/ [ASPECT CONV.] 9 screens from the motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Creating still pictures [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. from a motion picture You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture.

  • Page 93: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) • You can move forward frame-by-frame by pressing 3/4/2/1. 3/4: Move forward/backward 3 frames • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other at a time. 2/1: Move forward/backward 1 frame equipment.

  • Page 94: [Slide Show]

    Advanced (Playback) Items that can be set 1 Press 3/4 to select [ALL], [ ] or ] and then press [MENU/SET]. Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P94) : [CATEGORY] (P95) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P97) : [ROTATE] (P97) MENU : [FAVORITE] (P98) : [TITLE EDIT] (P99) [ALL] Displays all pictures.

  • Page 95: [Category]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 4 to finish. [CATEGORY] Searching by recording information ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] menu and select the item to set. (P93) on the screen shown in step and set.
  • Page 96 Advanced (Playback) [SPORTS] mode, 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [PARTY], the menu. [CANDLE LIGHT], [PANNING], (Event) [FIREWORKS], ∫ Playing back a slide show [BEACH], [SNOW], 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the [AERIAL PHOTO] category to play back and then [BABY1]/[BABY2] press [DISPLAY].

  • Page 97: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]

    Advanced (Playback) 1 Press 4 to select [SLIDESHOW [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] SETUP] and then press [MENU/ To display the picture rotated SET]. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90°...

  • Page 98: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4 to select the direction [FAVORITE] to rotate the picture and then Setting your favorite pictures press [MENU/SET]. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites.

  • Page 99: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Deleting all favorites ∫ Single setting 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown 1 Press 2/1 to select a picture and in step and then press [MENU/SET]. then press 4. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 100 Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the Example of text entry cursor to [EXIT] and then press In case of entering [LUMIX]: 1 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor [MENU/SET] to end text input. to [L] and then press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor the menu.

  • Page 101: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [TEXT STAMP] [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], Stamping text, dates and other [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and registered information on recorded then press [MENU/SET] to set pictures each item. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.
  • Page 102 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. and then press 4 to SET/ (The screen shown appears when you select a picture recorded with a [ CANCEL.

  • Page 103: [Dpof Print]

    (P109) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: ∫ Multi setting http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to white_e.htm print and then press 3/4 to set Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], the number of prints.

  • Page 104: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print Order Format”. This feature allows you to press [MENU/SET]. write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant system.

  • Page 105: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting – [AUDIO DUB.] – [TITLE EDIT] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to SET/ [AUDIO DUB.] CANCEL. Adding audio after taking pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 106: [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment. [RESIZE] Making the picture size smaller MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 107: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [TRIMMING] [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enlarging a picture and trimming it MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 108: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 2/1 to determine the [ASPECT CONV.] horizontal position and press the Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 shutter button to set. picture MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P93) You can convert pictures taken with a ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [...

  • Page 109: [Copy]

    (Only when selecting [ • It may take time to copy the picture data. 3 Press 3 to select [YES] and then • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic press [MENU/SET]. digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (The illustration shows the screen when...

  • Page 110: [Format]

    Service Center. [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 Press 3 to select [YES] and then or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com press [MENU/SET]. (The illustration shows the screen when For Canadian assistance, please call: the built-in memory is formatted.) 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...

  • Page 111: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Set the camera to a mode other than ] mode. 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC (supplied).
  • Page 112 Connecting to other equipment • If you use “Windows 98/98SE/Me”, ∫ Conditions under which a different download “QuickTime 6.5.2 for Windows” folder number is used from the following site, and install it. In the following cases, the picture is not http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ recorded in the same folder as the quicktime652forwindows.html...

  • Page 113: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment correctly when the camera is connected to Printing the Pictures a PC. Import the motion picture files to the PC and then play them back. • If battery power is exhausted while the camera and the PC are communicating, the recorded data may be damaged.
  • Page 114 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket. 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture • Hold the USB connection cable at 1 and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 115 Connecting to other equipment • When you select [MULTI SELECT], Multiple pictures are [SELECT ALL] or [FAVORITE], a print printed at one time. confirmation screen appears. Select • After selecting [YES] and print the pictures. [MULTI SELECT], • The message [PRINTING ## press 2/1 to select PICTURE(S) DO YOU WANT TO the pictures to print...
  • Page 116 Connecting to other equipment ¢ [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm warning icon [ ] is displayed. [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm (Depending on the printer, the icon may [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm not be displayed.)

  • Page 117: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

  • Page 118: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    Others Others Using the MC • If the MC protector/ND filter are dropped, they may be destroyed. Be careful not to Protector/ND Filter drop them when attaching them to the camera. • Be careful not to get a fingerprint, dirt, etc. The MC protector (DMW-LMC46;...
  • Page 119 Others In recording (after settings) Quality (P76) In Motion picture mode (P65) 18 White balance (P72) White balance fine adjustment (P73) : Jitter alert (P27) 19 ISO sensitivity (P75) ISOMAX ISOMAX ISOMAX : Maximum ISO Battery indication (P24) 1600 sensitivity level (P74) Number of recordable pictures (P130) 20 Flip animation (P84) Available recording time...

  • Page 120: Cautions For Use

    Others 35 Zoom resume (P30) 10 Cable disconnection warning icon : Conversion lens (P86) (P116) : Backlight compensation (P29) Motion picture recording time 36 Auto bracket (P46) (P91): 8m30s 37 Spot AF area (P78) 11 Histogram (P38) 38 High angle mode (P39) 12 Recording information : Auto power LCD mode (P39) 13 Favorites settings (P98)
  • Page 121 Others • Before cleaning the camera, remove the Keep the camera as far away as possible battery or disconnect the AC adaptor from electromagnetic equipment (such (DMW-AC7PP; optional) from the as microwave ovens, TVs, video games electrical outlet. etc.). • The body of the camera may be damaged •...
  • Page 122 Others • The charger may generate whirring ∫ Battery sounds when it is being used. This is not a The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion malfunction. battery. Its ability to generate power • After use, be sure to disconnect the power comes from the chemical reaction that supply device from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 123: Message Display

    • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to [NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not CAN BE MADE] be liable for any damage suffered due to You have exceeded the number of pictures loss of recorded data.
  • Page 124 Others • Depending on the type of SD Memory [MEMORY CARD ERROR Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion FORMAT THIS CARD?] picture recording may stop in the middle. The card format cannot be recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] camera after saving necessary data on a A folder cannot be created because there...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting 2: The recorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirty • The picture can become whitish if there If you return the menu settings to the initial is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. If the settings at the time of purchase, the lens is dirty, turn the camera off, retract condition may improve.
  • Page 126 Others 7: The recorded picture looks rough. 10: When the shutter button is pressed Noise appears on the picture. halfway, the image becomes a still • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter image for that instant. speed slow? •...
  • Page 127 Others 5: Black, red, blue and green dots camera may recognize that it is being appear on the LCD monitor. held vertically.) • These pixels do not affect the recorded • You can display the pictures without pictures. being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 128 Others 5: White round spots like soap bubbles 5: The picture cannot be transferred appear on the recorded picture. when the camera is connected to a • If you take a • Is the camera connected to the PC picture with the correctly? flash in a dark •...
  • Page 129 Others distorted the picture you take is. 4: A red lamp sometimes turns on However this is not a malfunction. when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 10: Colors appear on the picture which • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P82) were not found in the actual scene.

  • Page 130: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 131 Others Aspect ratio (7M): (4.5M EZ): Picture size (3264k2176 pixels) (2560k1712 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1070 1700 4 GB 1080 2110 1740 3350...
  • Page 132 Others Aspect ratio (3.5M EZ): (2M EZ): Picture size (2560k1440 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1020 1720 2 GB 1040 2040 1800 3410 4 GB...
  • Page 133 Others • If you set the quality to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG], the picture size is fixed to the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio. • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may not decrease in order.

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.5 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.7 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 8,100,000 pixels 1/2.5 q CCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels, Primary color Image sensor:...
  • Page 135 Others Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] in scene mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Motion picture mode: 1/30th of a second to 1/13000th of a second White balance: AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Flash/Halogen/White set1/White set2 Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV)
  • Page 136 Approx. 407 g/14.4 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A43B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: CHARGE 8.4 V...

  • Page 137: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure CGR-S006A Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC7PP AC Adaptor A: DMW-CZS7 A: Soft Case B: DMW-CZ18 B: Soft Bag C: DMW-LMC46 C: MC Protector D: DMW-LND46 D: ND Filter DMW-LT55 Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LC55 Close-up Lens DMW-LA3...

  • Page 138: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 139: Request For Service Notice

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...

  • Page 140: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 141 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 142: (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 143: Précautions À Prendre

    POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur OU DE DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL, secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW- • N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À AC7PP; en option). LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU AUX...
  • Page 144 Others ∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie • Le puissant champ magnétique de haut- parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées et distordre les ATTENTION! images. NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises DANS UNE BIBLIOTHÈQUE, UNE par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à...

  • Page 145: Index

    Others Others Index Color .......... 26, 72, 73 Color Effect ..........83 Condensation ........... 5 Continuous AF ......... 28, 82 Conversion Lens ........86 Copy ............ 109 AC Adaptor ........111, 113 Access indication ........24 Custom Mode ........56 Custom Setting ........
  • Page 146 Others Intelligent Auto Mode ......28 PAL ............23 Intelligent ISO Sensitivity Mode ..... 74 Panning Mode ........62 ISO Sensitivity ........75 Paper Size ........... 115 Party Mode ..........60 Pet Mode ..........62 PictBridge ..........113 Jitter ............27 Picture Adjustment .........
  • Page 147 Others Snow Mode ..........65 Speaker ..........22 Sports Mode .......... 58 Spot ............78 Spot-focusing ......... 79 Standard ..........77 Starry Sky Mode ........63 Strap ............10 Sunset Mode .......... 61 Tele conversion Lens ......86 Tele-macro Function ......49 Text Stamp ..........
  • Page 148 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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