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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2A Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DMC-FZ2A
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Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT0E74

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FZ2A Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0E74...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Safety 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information for Your Safety ...2 Preparation Standard Accessories ...5 Names of the Components ...6 LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ...8 Quick Guide ...10 Charging the Battery ...11 Inserting the Battery ...12 Using the AC Adaptor ...14 Inserting the Card ...15 Turning Power on/off...17 Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment) ...18...
  • Page 4 Editing Deleting Images ...69 Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)...71 Protecting Images on the Card ...74 Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) ...75 Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) ...77 Resizing Recorded Pictures...78 Trimming Recorded Pictures ...79 Formatting the Card ...80 Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 SD Memory Card (8 MB) RP-SD008B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) 2 Battery Pack CGA-S002E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) 3 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DE-928B (In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”)

  • Page 6: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Components 121314 21 22 Preparation [Front View] 1 Flash Sensor (P37) 2 Lens 3 Flash 4 Microphone (P33, P42, P77) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P41) [Up View] 6 Lens Barrel 7 Lens Ring (P19, P63) 8 Mode Dial (P25) 9 Shutter Button (P24) 10 Single/Burst Mode Button (P62)
  • Page 7 Preparation [Left View] 27 A/V OUT Socket (P87) 28 USB Socket (5pin) (P88) 29 Terminal Door [Right View] 30 Strap Eyelet (P21) 31 DC IN Socket (P14) 32 DC IN Terminal Door (P14) [Bottom View] 33 Memory Card/Battery Door (P12, P15) 34 Memory Card/Battery Door Open Lever (P12, P15) 35 Tripod Receptacle...

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

    LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display COOL C-AF 10:00 11.AUG.2003 F2.8 [In recording] 1 REC mode 2 Flash mode (P36) 3 White balance (P58) 4 ISO sensitivity (P61) 5 Picture size (P43) 6 Quality (data compression ratio) (P44) 7 Battery indicator (P13) (When using AC adaptor this is not displayed) 8 Frame/Time remain...
  • Page 9 3 4 5 10:00 11.AUG.2003 [In recording in Simple mode] 1 Flash mode (P36) 2 Burst mode (P62) 3 Focus indication (P31) 4 Shutter Jiggle alert (P30) 5 Picture mode (P31) 6 Battery indicator (P13) 7 Frame remain 8 Zoom (P34) 9 Recording indication 10 Self-timer mode (P41) 11 Card access indication (P16)

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Preparation Prepare following items. • Camera • Battery • Card • AC adaptor • AC cable • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) [Preparation] Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P11) •...

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Preparation Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • The [POWER] indicator A lights. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Preparation [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) Slide the lever to the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door. Insert the charged battery all the way in, until it is locked.

  • Page 13: Battery Indicator

    ª Battery indicator The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor) : The battery power is sufficient : The remaining power is a little low : The remaining power is low : Recharge or replace the battery ª...

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC Adaptor Preparation If you use an AC adaptor and connect it to an electrical outlet, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. Connect the AC cable.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Card

    • If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify whether the direction of the card is correct. • We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card) •...
  • Page 16 ª Access to the card When the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. 1600 When the card access indication 1 is lit, do not: • turn the power [OFF]. • remove the battery or the card. •...

  • Page 17: Turning Power On/Off

    Turning Power on/off ≥ • When the power switch is turned on, do not hold the lens cover. If the lens cover does not open, [SYSTEM ERROR] is displayed. Turn the power switch off and on. • When turning on the power in the recording mode, do not put any obstacle in front of the lens.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)

    Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment) Preparation This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustments related to each users individual vision characteristics. Please adjust this feature before using the camera. This feature is especially useful for the user who wears corrective lens because the lens is not needed.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Attaching the Lens Hood Preparation When attaching the lens hood during the shining daytime, the sunshine is interrupted directly and you can take the beautiful picture. You can prevent the ghost and the flare by using the lens hood. [Preparation] •...
  • Page 20 Preparation ª Temporarily storing the lens hood You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is stored. •...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Preparation Press both sides of the cover to put the metal fitting out of the cover. Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting to the direction of the arrow. • Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it detached.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Attaching the Lens Cap Preparation When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Let the top of the string pass through the lens cap. Let the opposite side of the string pass through the circular part of the string.

  • Page 23: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder DISPLAY [In recording] 1600 [In playback] 100-0001 100-0001 F2.8 1/200 ISO100 10:00 11.AUG.2003 10:00 11.AUG.2003 • When the LCD monitor is displayed, the Viewfinder turns off. (vice versa) Preparation Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes as shown below.

  • Page 24: The Shutter Button (Pressing Halfway/Pressing Fully)

    The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) • You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P83) • If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may be moved during capturing) Preparation The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway”...

  • Page 25: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial. : Playback (P64) Playback recorded images. : Simple mode (P31) You can take pictures easily because the necessary setting menus are minimized. This mode is for beginners. P/A/S : Program AE (P29) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.
  • Page 26 : Sports mode (P49) When you take pictures of outdoor sports, this mode let you capture the still action photo easily. : Panning mode (P50) Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background.

  • Page 27: Operating The Menu

    Operating the Menu REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT SETUP 1 / 2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT EXIT SETUP 1 / 2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN.

  • Page 28: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) 2,3,4,5 SETUP 2 / 2 NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT CLOCK SET 10:00 AUG 2003 D/M/Y SELECT EXIT • It is possible to print the recording date. When using the [SD Viewer for DSC] in the supplied CD-ROM, you can print with the recording date by setting its position on the picture.

  • Page 29: Recording Images (Basic)

    Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT 1600 F2.8 1/25 Recording images (basic) By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken.
  • Page 30 • If you press the shutter button fully at once, the shutter jiggle may occur or the focus may not be adjusted properly. • Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button. Press the button halfway again.

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Taking Pictures in Simple Mode • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. We recommend you to use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. PICT.MODE ENLARGE 4"k6"/10k15cm...

  • Page 32: Checking The Captured Picture (Review)

    Checking the Captured Picture (Review) 2 1,3,4 REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE REVIEW4X DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL Recording images (basic) After taking a picture, when auto review (P82) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds, but you can also check the picture by following the methods shown below.

  • Page 33: Recording Motion Images

    Recording Motion Images 2,3,4 • The picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. • The remaining time displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder is an approximation. • You cannot record motion images without audio. • If using the MultiMediaCard, after recording motion images, the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 34: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom 1600 1600 1600 Recording images (basic) With this function, you can make people and subjects closer, and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, with the 12 times optical zoom. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the size with the zoom lever.

  • Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom 1,4 2,3 REC 3 / 4 SETUP AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STANDARD SELECT EXIT 1600 1600 Recording images (basic) It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times.

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures With The Built-In Flash

    Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash Recording images (basic) The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] and exposure compensation) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press [ OPEN] button to open the Flash.
  • Page 37 • Do not stare the flash light nearby when using the flash. • If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discolored by its heat and lighting. • The available flash range is about 30 cm – 2.1 m. (When setting to ISO100) •...

  • Page 38: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer

    Using the Optical Image Stabilizer REC 4 / 4 SETUP STABILIZER SELECT EXIT 1600 • When too much jiggle happens or taking a picture chasing the moving subject, it may not be stabilized. • The stabilizer function may be difficult to be effective in the digital zoom zone. •...

  • Page 39: Using The Af Trigger

    Using the AF Trigger REC 3 / 4 SETUP AF TRIGGER SHUTTER D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STANDARD SELECT EXIT MENU 1600 FOCUS ª Using the [FOCUS] button to prefocus the camera The prefocus technique is effective when you try to take a picture of a subject which is moving so fast that the focus is difficult to be adjusted automatically.

  • Page 40: Using The Continuous Af

    Using the Continuous AF REC 2 / 4 SETUP SPOT MODE SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC. CONT.AF SELECT EXIT 1600 • When setting [CONT.AF] to [ON], [AF TRIGGER] is fixed to [ • In simple mode [ ], [CONT.AF] is fixed to [ON]. •...

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1600 • In simple mode [ ], you can only set to 10 seconds [ • In burst mode, the self-timer setting applies to the first picture only. • We recommend you to use a tripod when setting the self-timer. Recording images (basic) When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or...

  • Page 42: Recording Images (Advanced)

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio 1,4 2,3 REC 2 / 4 SETUP SPOT MODE SENSITIVITY AUTO AUDIO REC. CONT.AF C-AF SELECT EXIT 1600 Recording images (advanced) You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 43: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the Picture Size REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 1280 QUALITY SELECT EXIT • In motion image mode [ • The smaller you set the picture size, the more pictures you can store on the Memory Card.

  • Page 44: Changing The Quality (Data Compression Ratio)

    Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT • Picture size/Quality and number of recordable pictures (8 MB/64 MB SD Memory Card) Picture size 1600 1200 1280 In motion image mode •...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With Aperture-Priority Ae

    Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE 3,4,6,7,8 REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT APERTURE F2.8 EXIT SELECT • The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from that of the actual images. Check it using review function or setting to playback mode. •...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With Shutter-Priority Ae

    Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE 3,4,6,7,8 REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT SHUTTER SPEED 1/30 SELECT EXIT • The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from that of the actual images. Check it using review function or setting to playback mode. •...

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With Macro Mode

    Taking Pictures with Macro Mode 1600 • Select the flash setting depending on the situation. (P36) • The available flash range is about 30 cm – 2.1 m. (When setting to ISO100) • When the shutter jiggle alert is displayed, we recommend to use the flash. •...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures With The Portrait Mode

    Taking Pictures with the Portrait Mode 1600 • [AUTO] setting in [W.BALANCE] works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the color balance can change. You can change the white balance setting. (P58) Recording images (advanced) Portrait mode allows you to achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait photos.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Sports Mode

    Taking Pictures with the Sports Mode 1600 • [AUTO] setting in [W.BALANCE] works best when recording outdoors in the daytime. When using indoors, the color balance can change. You can change the white balance setting. (P58) • Sport Mode sets the camera to use a high shutter speed. It works best when used in very brightly illuminated situations.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures With The Panning Mode

    Taking Pictures with the Panning Mode 1600 1 Move the camera smoothly while tracking a subject in motion. 2 Press the shutter button while moving the camera. 3 Keep moving the camera continuously. It is difficult to adjust the focus when the subject has already come. Adjust the focus in advance to the point where the subject is likely to come.

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures With The Night Portrait Mode

    Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode 1600 • Be sure to close the flash when you do not use the flash. • Flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ • White balance is set to [AUTO] in the default position. You can change the setting. (P58) •...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With The Spot Mode

    Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode 1,4 2,3 REC 2 / 4 SETUP SPOT MODE SENSITIVITY AUTO AUDIO REC. C-AF CONT.AF SELECT EXIT 1600 • When the subject is dark, the focus may not be adjusted properly. • Surroundings become dark or whitish depending on the subject to set to appropriate exposure in the spot AF area.

  • Page 53: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure 1,2,3 EXPOSURE SELECT EXIT 1600 • Depending on brightness of the subject, the range for which it is possible to compensate the exposure will be limited. Recording images (advanced) In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the proper exposure correctly.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures With Auto (Ae) Bracket

    Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket 1,2,3 AUTO BRACKET SELECT EXIT 1600 • Once you take a picture, auto bracket will be cancelled automatically. • When flash fires, you can take only 1 picture. Auto bracket setting cannot be cancelled. •...

  • Page 55: Using The Af/Ae Lock

    Using the AF/AE Lock 1600 F2.8 1/25 1600 Recording images (advanced) If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus.

  • Page 56: Using The Color Effect

    Using the Color Effect 1,4 2,3 REC 3 / 4 SETUP AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT COOL WARM B/W PICT.ADJ. STANDARD SELECT EXIT 1600 COOL Recording images (advanced) This function makes it able to use color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. [Preparation] •...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Color Tone Or The Contrast (Picture Adjustment)

    Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast (Picture Adjustment) 1,4 2,3 REC 3 / 4 SETUP AF TRIGGER D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. NATURAL STANDARD SELECT EXIT • When taking a picture in a dark place, the noise may appear. To avoid the noise, we recommend you to set the picture adjustment to [NATURAL].

  • Page 58: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance 1,4 2,3 REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT • In simple mode [ ] or motion image mode [ [AUTO]. • The setting of the white balance is applied to the other recording modes. •...
  • Page 59 Recording images (advanced) 2,3,4 REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU WHITE SET AIM THE CAMERA AT A WHITE SURFACE AND PRESS THE SHUTTER CANCEL CANCEL MENU ª To set manually (White set) Here the white set mode of white balance is explained.

  • Page 60: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Finely Adjusting the White Balance 1,2,3 WB ADJUST. BLUE SELECT EXIT Recording images (advanced) If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with [W.BALANCE] because of different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 61: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    Setting ISO Sensitivity 1,4 2,3 REC 2 / 4 SETUP SPOT MODE SENSITIVITY AUTO 100 200 400 AUDIO REC. CONT.AF C-AF SELECT EXIT • In motion image mode [ [AUTO]. • When you take a picture in high ISO sensitivity, the picture noise appears and the picture quality deteriorates.

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures With Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures with Burst Mode Recording images (advanced) By continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. Burst speed 4 frames/ second 2 frames/ second [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press [ •...

  • Page 63: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) neither affects the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be left attached to protect the Digital Camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th without affecting the color balance.

  • Page 64: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playback Playing Back Still Pictures 1600 10:00 11.AUG.2003 • This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which were established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that cannot be played back in JPEG format) •...

  • Page 65: Playing Back Still Pictures With Audio

    Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio 1, 1 3,4,5 1600 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 11.AUG.2003 SETUP 1 / 2 PLAY MONITOR VOLUME BEEP 2MIN. POWER SAVE SELECT EXIT Playback Set the mode dial to playback [ Press 2/1 to select the file with audio icon [ Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the audio.

  • Page 66: Images Multi Playback

    9 Images Multi Playback SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ • Multi playback (9 frames) starts. Press 3/4/2/1 to select images.

  • Page 67: Using The Playback Zoom

    Using the Playback Zoom CANCEL DELETE • The more the zoom magnification increases, the more the picture quality deteriorates. • The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment. Playback During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures.

  • Page 68: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playing Back Motion Images PLAY MOTION IMAGE 10:00 11.AUG.2003 10S REMAIN • The playback zoom cannot be used during playing back motion images. • When playing back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of images may be deteriorated and images may not be able to be played back.

  • Page 69: Deleting Images

    Editing Deleting Images 1,3,4 DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL Editing Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ • When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted.
  • Page 70 1 2,3,4,6,7 2,3,4 2, 2 MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL MULTI DELETE SELECT DELETE MARK/UNMARK EXIT MENU MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? SELECT SELECT Editing [Delete multi images] It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once.

  • Page 71: Writing The Print Information In The Card (Dpof Setting)

    Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) 2,3,4,5 PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SINGLE SLIDE SHOW MULTI AUDIO DUB. CANCEL RESIZE INDEX SELECT EXIT DPOF SET THIS COUNT SELECT EXIT DPOF SET THIS COUNT SELECT EXIT Editing It is possible to write print information (DPOF...
  • Page 72 2,3,4,5 PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SINGLE SLIDE SHOW MULTI AUDIO DUB. CANCEL RESIZE INDEX SELECT EXIT MENU DPOF SET MULTI COUNT SELECT EXIT MENU DPOF SET MULTI COUNT SELECT EXIT MENU Editing [Multi copy setting] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1.
  • Page 73 2,3,4,5 2,3,4,5 PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SINGLE SLIDE SHOW MULTI AUDIO DUB. CANCEL RESIZE INDEX SELECT EXIT MENU CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? SELECT DPOF INDEX SET INDEX PRINT? SELECT DPOF INDEX SET/CANCEL INDEX PRINT? SET CANCEL SELECT...

  • Page 74: Protecting Images On The Card

    Protecting Images on the Card 2,3,4,5 PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT SINGLE DPOF PRINT MULTI SLIDE SHOW CANCEL AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SELECT EXIT PROTECT THIS SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT • Formatting the card will erase all the data on the card, even if you protect the images in this procedure.

  • Page 75: Technical Use

    Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) 2,3,4,5 PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. DPOF RESIZE SELECT EXIT START DURATION 1SEC. AUDIO SELECT EXIT ALL SLIDE SHOW START SLIDE SHOW STOP MENU Technical use All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically.
  • Page 76 • In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available. • The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing. • When setting [AUDIO] to [ON], the still picture with audio is played back for 5 seconds (audio recording)/Max 10 seconds (audio dubbing).

  • Page 77: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)

    Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) 2,3,4,5 PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SELECT EXIT AUDIO 1600 DUB. SELECT START EXIT Technical use It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture.

  • Page 78: Resizing Recorded Pictures

    Resizing Recorded Pictures 2,3,4,5,6,7 PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. RESIZE SELECT EXIT RESIZE 1600 SELECT EXIT RESIZE 1600 1600 1280 SELECT RESIZE EXIT RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT Technical use It is possible to reduce the recorded picture size.

  • Page 79: Trimming Recorded Pictures

    Trimming Recorded Pictures 2,3,5,7,8 PLAY 2 / 2 SETUP TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT TRIMMING 1600 SELECT EXIT 4,5,6 TRIMMING 1600 ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT Technical use It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remainder parts of the picture.

  • Page 80: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card 1 2,3,4 PLAY 2 / 2 SETUP TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? SELECT • When the remaining power is low, use the AC adaptor. • When the card is formatted by PC or other equipment, format the card on the camera again.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness 2,3,4 SETUP 1 / 2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT EXIT SETUP 1 / 2 FINDER AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE SELECT EXIT Technical use You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder.

  • Page 82: Using The Auto Review

    Using the Auto Review 2,3,4 SETUP 1 / 2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. 3SEC. BEEP 2MIN. POWER SAVE SELECT EXIT • Press the shutter button halfway to cancel the review. • Even when setting the auto review to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], it is not available in motion image mode [ •...

  • Page 83: Setting Up The Operational Sound

    Setting up the Operational Sound 2,3,4 SETUP 1 / 2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT EXIT Technical use It is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. •...

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Power Save Mode

    Setting up the Power Save Mode 2,3,4 SETUP 1 / 2 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. 5MIN. 10MIN. OFF SELECT EXIT • If you want to cancel the power save mode, turn the power switch to [ON] again after turning it to [OFF], or press the shutter button.

  • Page 85: Resetting The File Number

    Resetting the File Number 2,3,4,5 SETUP 2 / 2 NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT NO.RESET RESET FILE NO. IN THE CAMERA? SELECT Technical use As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use two or more cards, it may happen that the file numbers on your cards do not start from 0001.

  • Page 86: Initializing The Settings

    Initializing the settings 2,3,4,5,6,7 SETUP 2 / 2 NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT RESET RESET REC. SETTINGS? SELECT RESET RESET SETUP PARAMETERS? SELECT Technical use The settings are initialized using this function. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 87: Playing Back Images With A Tv Monitor

    Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor By connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and play back the recorded images. [Preparation] • Turn the camera and the television off. Connect the A/V cable 1 to the A/V OUT socket of the camera.

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC [Preparation] • If your PC uses Microsoft Windows from the CD that is included. If you are using a newer Microsoft operating system such as Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP (Home Edition/ Professional), no USB driver needs to be installed. Your PC should recognize the camera automatically.

  • Page 89: Usb Direct-Print

    USB DIRECT-PRINT By connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable, it is possible to print directly. (Please ask the manufacturer of the printer about the corresponding models) Insert the Memory Card into the camera, and turn the power switch to [ON].

  • Page 90: Usb Direct-Print (Single Picture)

    USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT DIRECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT 1600 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING? COUNT PRINTSET SELECT DIRECT PRINT D IRECT PRINT 1600 NOW PRINTING REMAIN 8...

  • Page 91: Usb Direct-Print (Dpof Picture)

    USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture) DIRECT PRINT SINGLE DPOF PICTURE PICTURE SELECT DIRECT PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING? SELECT DIRECT PRINT D IRECT PRINT 1600 NOW PRINTING REMAIN 8 CANCEL Technical use [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P89) •...

  • Page 92: After Use

    After Use ≥ ≥ Technical use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P17) • Close the flash. (P37) Eject the card. (P15) Remove the battery. (P12) Remove the lens hood. Remove the lens hood adaptor.

  • Page 93: The Menu Items

    Others The Menu Items REC 1 / 4 SETUP W.BALANCE AUTO AE MODE PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT REC 2 / 4 SETUP SPOT MODE SENSITIVITY AUTO AUDIO REC. CONT.AF C-AF SELECT EXIT REC 3 / 4 SETUP AF TRIGGER SHUTTER D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT...

  • Page 94: Playback Mode Menu

    SETUP 2 / 2 SETUP NO.RESET W.BALANC AE MODE RESET CLOCK SET PICT.SIZE LANGUAGE QUALITY SELECT EXIT EXIT MENU MENU PICT.MODE ENLARGE 4"k6"/10k15cm AUTO REVIEW BEEP CLOCK SET SELECT EXIT MENU PLAY 1 / 2 SETUP PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.

  • Page 95: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª Cautions for Use Keep the digital camera away...
  • Page 96 • Before cleaning the camera, detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet. • Wipe the digital camera with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.
  • Page 97 ª Condensation When condensation has taken place: Set the power switch to [OFF] and leave the digital camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the digital camera, take the card out and detach the battery.
  • Page 98 • Be sure to keep the lens ring attached to the digital camera so as to shut out unnecessary light. ª SD Slide Show If setting the SD Slide Show with the...

  • Page 99: Warning Indications

    Warning Indications [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the Memory Card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the Memory Card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Carry out playback after recording or after inserting the Memory Card with a recorded image. [MEMORY CARD FULL] / [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new Memory Card or delete the...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    The lens and the Viewfinder are fogged. Has condensation occurred? Carrying the digital camera from a cold place to a warm place could cause condensation on the camera. Wait until condensation disappears. The image cannot be recorded.
  • Page 101 10: The image is not displayed on the television. 10-1: Is the camera correctly connected with the TV? Check it. 10-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 11: When connecting to PC, images cannot be transferred. 11-1: Check that the camera is correctly connected to the PC.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Motion image recording ISO sensitivity Shutter speed White balance Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Viewfinder Flash Microphone...
  • Page 103 Terminal Analog video/audio DC IN Dimensions (WkHkD) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Panasonic DE-928B) Input Output Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S002E) Voltage/capacity Others JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)i640k480 pixels...
  • Page 104 VQT0E74 F0903Ua0 (02000A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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