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Panasonic DMC-FS20 Lumix Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FS20
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under
license therefrom.
VQT1M95

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FS20 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1M95...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ How to replace the Fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. • If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Using the Easy zoom ......44 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........46 Before Use • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..........46 Information for Your Safety .......2 • Using the Playback Zoom ....47 Quick Guide ..........8 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..47 Standard Accessories ......10 Deleting Pictures ........48 Names of the Components .....11...
  • Page 7 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ..........75 Connecting to other equipment • Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture ......75 Connecting to a PC .......112 • Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Printing the Pictures ......115 Travel Destinations (World Time) ..77 •...

  • Page 8: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P14) •...
  • Page 9 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P46) - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM • Software CD-ROM •...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P52) Lens (P5, 127) Self-timer indicator (P58) AF assist lamp (P90) - 11 -...
  • Page 12 Before Use LCD monitor (P50, 123) Status indicator (P19, 30, [MENU/SET] button (P22) [DISPLAY] button (P50) [Q.MENU] (P27)/Delete (P48) button [MODE] button (P34) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P24) 11 Joystick 3/Exposure compensation (P59)/Auto bracket (P60)/The Backlight Compensation (P38) 4/Macro mode (P57) 2/Self-timer (P58)
  • Page 13 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P112, 115, 121) 21 [DC IN] socket (P112, 115) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 22 Tripod receptacle •...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should also •...
  • Page 15 Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes • The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. • The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note •...

  • Page 16: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE2].)
  • Page 17 Preparation The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 70.] Playback time Approx.

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
  • Page 19 Preparation Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). • Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. •...

  • Page 20: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 21 You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 22: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P33) from the [SETUP] menu (P28) before setting date/time. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A Joystick...

  • Page 23: Changing The Clock Setting (In Normal Picture Mode)

    Preparation Changing the clock setting (In normal picture mode) Press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. Move 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P28) Note •...

  • Page 24: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily.

  • Page 25: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation ∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. For details, refer to P133.
  • Page 26 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Move 2. Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon Move 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to •...

  • Page 27: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P89) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.

  • Page 28: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
  • Page 29 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright [LCD MODE] it is around the camera.
  • Page 30 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P50) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
  • Page 31 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 32 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 33 Preparation The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably [FORMAT] deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

  • Page 34: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
  • Page 35 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes Intelligent auto mode (P36) ¦ The subjects are recorded using the settings which are left to the camera to automatically select them. Normal picture mode (P40) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Scene mode1/Scene mode2 (P61) &...

  • Page 36: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 37 Basic Move 3/4 to select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], and then press [MENU/SET]. Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. A Flash B AF assist lamp Press the shutter button halfway to focus. •...

  • Page 38: Scene Detection

    Basic Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. ¦ > [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [‡] is selected •...

  • Page 39: About The Flash

    Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice. Settings in Intelligent auto mode •...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite 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 the Intelligent auto mode (P36). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 41: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 42: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P89), a tripod or the self-timer (P58). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ·½¾n [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 7.1k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).

  • Page 44: Using The Easy Zoom

    Basic • When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m –¶) ¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting. ¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position.
  • Page 45 Basic Aspect ratio Picture size ]>[ ]>[ ]>[ ∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele. • Zooming returns at high speed as far as Wide. • When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture size which was changed in the extra optical zoom range now returns to what it was originally.

  • Page 46: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK] – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 47: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by moving 3/4/2/1.

  • Page 48: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].

  • Page 49: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Move 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Move 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 50: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P47), while playing back motion pictures (P97) “...
  • Page 51 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is grey. (P61) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·½¾ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Move 1 [‰]. Move 3/4 to select a mode.
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ˆ: It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 54 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting) ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ ‡ ˆ ‰ ‹ Š Œ...
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele AUTO 30 cm to 5.3 m 50 cm to 3.0 m ISO100 30 cm to 1.6 m 50 cm to 90 cm ISO200 40 cm to 2.3 m...
  • Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discoloured by the heat or lighting from the flash. • When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

  • Page 57: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·½¾ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Move 2 [ë]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. You can also move 2 [ë] to select. • Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 59: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·½¾n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Under exposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure towards Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ·½¾ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ½¾ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 62: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

  • Page 63: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self portrait mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 64: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [‹].) • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

  • Page 65: [Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode Use the flash.

  • Page 66: [Baby1]/ [Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/ [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P101).

  • Page 67: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P101).

  • Page 68: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...

  • Page 69: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Move3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 70: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away. •...

  • Page 71: [Snow]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SNOW] This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a snow-covered mountain. [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode •...

  • Page 72: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Move 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...
  • Page 73 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality Press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then move 1. Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/ SET]. Move 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then move Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to P147 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • When you set the picture quality to [÷] or [û], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s”...

  • Page 75: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ·½¾n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P25. If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
  • Page 76 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.

  • Page 77: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P25. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
  • Page 78 Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Move 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 79: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ·½¾...

  • Page 80: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor. A Many pixels (Fine) B Few pixels (Rough) ¢...

  • Page 81: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ñ·½¾n Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 82: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. ·...

  • Page 83: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the white balance manually Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 85: [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. ·½¾n Applicable modes: [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) About [š] Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. •...

  • Page 87: [Quick Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [QUICK AF] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.

  • Page 88: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality. – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. •...

  • Page 89: [Color Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved. ñ·n Applicable modes: [STANDARD]:...

  • Page 90: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P25. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ·½¾n Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 91: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 92: Playing Back Pictures In Sequence (Slide Show)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 93 Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Move 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • For details on categories, refer to P95. Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 94 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next.

  • Page 95: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 96: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P107) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 97: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures Move 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon (such as [ù]), and then move 3 to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon C Motion picture playback icon •...

  • Page 98: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 99: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P101). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 100 Advanced (Playback) Move 3/4/2/1 to move the cursor to [EXIT] and then press [MENU/SET] to end text input. ¢ Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. ¢ The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫...

  • Page 101: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
  • Page 102 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 103: [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.

  • Page 104: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Move 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and move 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.

  • Page 105: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio. Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Move 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 106: [Rotate]/ [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE]/ [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90 steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) •...

  • Page 107: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 108: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) [DPOF PRINT] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store.
  • Page 109 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing. ∫...

  • Page 110: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P25) Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 111: [Copy]

    • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 112: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
  • Page 113 Connecting to other equipment Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” • or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
  • Page 114 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware.

  • Page 115: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 116: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. •...

  • Page 117: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Move 3. PictBridge Move 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/ MULTI SELECT SELECT ALL SET]. DPOF PICTURE FAVORITE • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.

  • Page 118: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings of the Select and set the items both on the screen in step MULTI SELECT of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 119 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 120 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...

  • Page 121: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P32) Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 122: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...

  • Page 123: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P52) AF area (P41) Focus (P41) Picture size (P79) Quality (P80) Battery indication (P16) Number of recordable pictures (P144) Built-in memory (P20) F3.3 F3.3...
  • Page 124 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 15 Macro mode (P57) 16 White balance (P83) 17 ISO sensitivity (P82) NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL maximum ISO sensitivity level (P81) 18 Colour mode (P89) 19 Picture mode (P72) 20 Available recording time (P72): R8m30s ¢1 21 Name (P66)
  • Page 125 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P46) Protected picture (P110) Favourites (P107) 1 2 3 4 Stamped with text indication (P101) Picture size (P79) (P97) Motion picture icon 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Quality (P80) Battery indication (P16) Folder/File number (P114) Built-in memory...

  • Page 126: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 127 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 128 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 129 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.

  • Page 130: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 131 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
  • Page 132 Others [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred writing the data. > Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage. [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] •...

  • Page 133: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will

    Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
  • Page 134 Others • $ mode [QUALITY] (P80) • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2] [ASPECT RATIO] (P81) • [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P81) [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2] • $ mode • [SENSITIVITY] (P82) [SCENE MODE1]/[SCENE MODE2] • $ mode • When [INTELLIGENT ISO] is set •...

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P135–143). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P31) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 136 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P34) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P48) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 137 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...

  • Page 138: Lcd Monitor

    Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P30) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
  • Page 139 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P106) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P106) The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P46) •...
  • Page 140 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
  • Page 141 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to external input mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. •...
  • Page 142 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P33) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 143 Others The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P114) The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. •...

  • Page 144: 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 145 Others Aspect ratio (0.3M Picture size (1600k1200) (640k480) › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 Card 512 MB 2320 3770 1 GB 1830 4640 7550 2 GB 1920 3610 8780...
  • Page 146 Others Aspect ratio (9M): (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360) › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1220 1700 1360...
  • Page 147 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio ÷ ö ù ø û ú Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 43 s 5 min (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 26 s 26 s 1 min 22 s 22 s 32 MB 17 s...

  • Page 148: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 4kzoom, fl5.2 mm to 20.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 30 mm to 120 mm)/F3.3 to F5.8...
  • Page 149 Others Burst recording Burst speed: 2.5 pictures/second ( Normal ), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card.
  • Page 150 Others Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only) Picture size Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 3648k2736 pixels, 3072k2304 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 3648k2432 pixels, 3072k2048 pixels, 2560k1712 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W]...
  • Page 151 Others Battery Charger: Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Battery Pack Information for your safety (lithium-ion): Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V, 1000 mAh - 151 -...

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