Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting section. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT2L94...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 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 enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. •...
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∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
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-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Contents Information for Your Safety ................3 Standard Accessories ................... 8 Names of the Components ................9 Charging the Battery ................... 11 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......14 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..............15 •...
Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or DMW-BCG10PP...
Names of the Components Flash Lens Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp LCD monitor [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Motion picture button 10 Cursor buttons 3/Exposure compensation/Auto Bracket/White Balance fine adjustment 4/Macro Mode AF Tracking 2/Self-timer button 1/Flash setting button In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
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22 Card/Battery door 23 Release lever 24 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC5; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCG10PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
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 (DMW-BCG10PP).
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Ø ] to [ š ] in the Normal Picture Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. ∫ List of [REC] Modes Intelligent Auto Mode ¦...
ñ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ 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.
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 [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...
ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Pictures This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. •...
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
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OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 14,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 8kzoom, fl4.5 mm to 36 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 200 mm)/F3.3 to F5.9...
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Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine). Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable...
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Approx. 137 g/0.3 lb (excluding card and battery) Operating 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) temperature: Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A65B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V...
Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Illustration DMW-BCG10PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC5 DC Coupler RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM30 DMW-MCZX3 Marine Case Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card...
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