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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ30EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FZ30EB
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT0S00

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FZ30EB Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT0S00...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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 OR...

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET...
  • Page 4 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. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 5 • If the camera is extremely cold when you turn the camera on, the image on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness. • When rotating the LCD monitor, be careful not to use excessive force.

  • Page 6: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating Instructions ∫ About indications in these operating instructions Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About These Operating Instructions ... 6 Preparation Accessories ... 9 Names of the Components ... 10 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 12 About the Battery (Charging/ number of recordable pictures) ... 13 Inserting/Removing the Battery ...
  • Page 8 • Visit our website for product information • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Technical Support for AV Software • For UK, ROI: 08701 505610 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday –...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. RP-SD032B CGR-S006E DE-994A RJA0053-3X K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008 VFC4124 VYK1P30 VYQ3505 Preparation ∫ Standard Accessories 1 SD Memory Card (32 MB) (In the text, it is called the “Card”) 2 Battery Pack (In the text, it is called the “Battery”) 3 Battery Charger (In the text, it is indicated as “Charger”) (This can be used with multiple...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components VQT0S00 Preparation 1 Lens (P5) 2 Front dial (P44, 60, 61, 64, 66) 3 Self-timer Indicator (P53) AF Assist Lamp (P90) 4 Flash (P49) 5 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P29) 6 Viewfinder (P25, 127) 7 [DISPLAY] Button (P25) 8 [EVF/LCD] Button (P25) 9 [AE LOCK] Button (P40) 10 Speaker (P100)
  • Page 11 33 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P116, 118, 121) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P118, 121) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). 35 Lens hood positioning groove (P18) 36 Battery Door Open/Close Lever (P14) 37 Battery Door (P14) 38 Tripod Receptacle •...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery to the charger. 2 Connect the AC mains lead. • The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal.

  • Page 13: About The Battery (Charging/ Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    About the Battery ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. • The battery indication turns red and blinks. • Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1;...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • Close the flash. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door A. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006E). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it clicks. Remove: Slide the lock B to remove the battery.

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Card

    1 Slide the card door to open it. • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. 2 Insert: Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked with the label facing the front of the camera.

  • Page 16: About The Card

    256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 17: Removing The Lens Cap/Attaching The Strap

    Removing the Lens Cap/Attaching the Strap ∫ Remove the lens cap 1 Pinch the lens cap and remove it. • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

  • Page 18: Attaching/Removing The Lens Hood

    Attaching/Removing the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts out excess light and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. ∫...
  • Page 19 2 Attach the lens cap. • Ensure that the lens cap is firmly attached. • When temporarily storing the lens hood, ensure that it is firmly attached and that it is not reflected in the picture. • When temporarily storing the lens hood, you can detach the lens cap and take pictures.

  • Page 20: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears.

  • Page 21: About The Setup Menu

    About the Setup Menu • Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P22 to 24 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on. • The menu items depend on the mode selected with the mode dial (P36). In this page, the setup menu [MONITOR] settings in programme AE mode [ ] are shown as an...
  • Page 22 [SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.) [MONITOR/VIEWFINDER] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. [AUTO REVIEW] [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear.
  • Page 23 [SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.) [POWER SAVE] [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]: The power save mode is not activated.
  • Page 24 [SETUP] menu (Refer to P21 for the setting method.) [RESET] The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. • The birthday setting for [BABY] (P75) in the scene mode is also reset when the settings in the [SETUP] menu are reset.

  • Page 25: About The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder EVF/LCD DISPLAY 1 Switching the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen. (When the LCD monitor is closed with the screen facing outwards) A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
  • Page 26 In playback mode (P59) 100 _ 0001 months days 10:00 1.DEC.2005 F2.8 1/25 10:00 1.DEC.2005 H Normal display I Display with recorded information and histogram J No display ¢4 Displayed when you set birthday setting for [BABY] (P75) in the scene mode, and [WITH AGE] is selected at taking pictures.
  • Page 27 ∫ Taking pictures at a low angle Open the LCD monitor with one of the LCD monitor open knobs, pull the LCD monitor fully open (approximately 120o) and rotate it 180o. • You can use the LCD monitor only. LCD monitor rotation direction 1: Maximum 180o 2: Maximum 120o •...
  • Page 28 ∫ Tips for taking good pictures To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Make sure that camera shake does not occur when you press the shutter button.
  • Page 29 ∫ Out-of-frame display The recording information is displayed out of the recording screen, therefore, you can take pictures without obstruction from icons or others on the monitor, except the zoom and important warning indicators. ∫ Diopter adjustment This feature is handy for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder.
  • Page 30 ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

  • Page 31: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size

    Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Aspect Ratio (8M): Picture size (3264k2448 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect Ratio (2M EZ): Picture size (1600k1200 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 32 Aspect Ratio (7M): Picture size (3248k2160 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect Ratio (5.5M): Picture size (3072k1728 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB...

  • Page 33: About The Zoom

    About the zoom Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) A: Zoom ring Preparation...

  • Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom In the [REC] menu (P81), setting [D.ZOOM] to [2k] or [4k] allows you to magnify a subject up to a maximum of 48 times. (Except when using extra optical zoom.) 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom ∫...
  • Page 35 ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom magnification (±: Available, —: Not available) Maximum Aspect Picture Extra optical zoom ratio size magnification (8M) (7M) (5.5M) (5M EZ) 15.3k (4.5M EZ) (3M EZ) (2M EZ) 19.1k (1M EZ) (2.5M EZ) (2M EZ) ∫...

  • Page 36: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely. : Programme AE mode (P37) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures ∫ Programme AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Remove the lens cap. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to programme AE mode [ ].
  • Page 38 ∫ When you want to take a subject out of the AF area (AF/AE Lock) When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
  • Page 39 ∫ Jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button, especially when fully zoomed into the subject. • When jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears. PROGRAM SHIFT F2.8 • When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod.
  • Page 40 ∫ Example of Programme shift 1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 8 1/ 15 1/ 30 1/ 60 1/ 125 1/ 250 1/ 500 1/ 1000 1/ 2000 (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Programme shift amount 2 Programme shift line chart 3 Programme shift limit •...
  • Page 41 • The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes. • The subject can be focussed again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. • Press the [AE LOCK] button once more to cancel the AE lock.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    Taking Pictures in Auto Mode The settings for those functions which are easy to make mistakes with are fixed at the time of purchase allowing pictures to be taken with fewer mistakes. ∫ Auto Mode Settings In auto mode the following items are fixed at the time of purchase to prevent mistakes being made when using the camera.
  • Page 43 ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in backlight. If you press 3, ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated.

  • Page 44: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Press 4 [REV]. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or press 4 [REV] again to cancel the review. • You can check other pictures by pressing 2/1.

  • Page 45: Taking Close-Up Pictures [Af Macro]

    Taking Close-up Pictures [AF MACRO] This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom ring upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate the auto focus. 1 Select [MF ASSIST] from the [SETUP] menu and set it to [MF1] or [MF2].
  • Page 47 ∫ MF ASSIST When you rotate the focus ring while setting [MF ASSIST] to [MF1] or [MF2], the MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged. It allows you to focus on the subject more easily. • [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged.
  • Page 48 ∫ Prefocus This is a technique to focus on the point to take pictures in advance when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion. [e.g. [PANNING] (P80) in scene mode] This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. OPEN A To open the flash Slide the [ OPEN] lever. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks.
  • Page 50 ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO 30 cm to 7.0 m ISO80 30 cm to 3.2 m ISO100...
  • Page 51 ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting : AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction : Forced ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction : Forced OFF • Refer to P68 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode. •...
  • Page 52 • Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity. • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Select the self-timer mode. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display: cancelled 2 Take the picture. CANCEL MENU • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. •...

  • Page 54: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Check the following for examples. Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. Properly exposed Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press 3 ( ) several times until AUTO BRACKET] appears...

  • Page 56: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Optical Image Stabilizer This mode recognises and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you take pictures with the optical zoom set to Tele or when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is slowed down. 1 Press the optical image stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears and then select the...

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Select the burst mode. : High speed : Low speed ¢ : Unlimited No display: cancelled ¢1 Depending on the memory size, battery power, picture size and quality (compression) • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.
  • Page 58 • The ways to control the exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When the burst speed is set to [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ ] or [ ], they are adjusted...

  • Page 59: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture. 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2005 • 2/ Play back the previous picture. • 1/ Play back the next picture. • The last recorded picture will be played back first. • When [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically.

  • Page 60: Multi Playback (9 Screens, 16 Screens, And 25 Screens)

    Multi Playback (9 screens, 16 screens, and 25 screens) 1 Rotate the front dial to the left to display multiple pictures. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) 1.DEC. 2005 1/14 CANCEL MENU • : 1 screen>9 screens> 16 screens>25 screens •...

  • Page 61: Using The Playback Zoom

    Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the front dial towards the right to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • When you rotate the front dial towards the left after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the front dial towards the right, the magnification becomes higher.

  • Page 62: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 100 _ 0001 1/25 10:00 1.DEC.2005 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. 2 Delete the picture. DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL...
  • Page 63 2 Select the pictures to be deleted. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE SELECT DELETE MARK/UNMARK EXIT MENU • Repeat the above procedure. • The selected pictures appear with [ When 4 is pressed again, the setting is cancelled. •...

  • Page 64: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AE When you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a higher number. The higher the aperture value is the smaller the aperture opening will be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture value to a lower number which corresponds to a larger aperture opening.

  • Page 65: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. 1 Set the shutter speed and take the picture.

  • Page 66: Manual Exposure

    Manual exposure Decide on an exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. F2.8 1/30 • : Aperture value • : Shutter speed 2 Press the shutter button halfway. F4.0 1/125 •...
  • Page 67 • Refer to P68 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The brightness of the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures. Check it using review function or setting to the playback mode. •...
  • Page 68 ∫ Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 to F11.0 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) 1/1.3 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/30 1/40...

  • Page 69: Motion Picture Mode

    Motion picture mode This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio. 1 Select [PICT.MODE]. W.BALANCE AUTO PICT.MODE METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.AF SELECT EXIT MENU MENU • Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.
  • Page 70 We recommend you clean up the card using the camera in advance. (P114) VQT0S00 Recording pictures (advanced) • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. • When motion pictures recorded with the 10fps camera are played back on other...

  • Page 71: Scene Mode

    Scene mode Press the [MENU] button to display the [SCENE MODE] menu. When [AUTO] is setting for [SCENE MENU] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu, setting the mode dial to ] or [ ] will display to menu automatically. Menu items SCENE MODE PORTRAIT SPORTS...

  • Page 72: Portrait Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Portrait mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people. This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject.

  • Page 73: Food Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Food mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of food without being affected by the ambient light, such as at restaurants. This mode allows you to take pictures of food in a natural hue.

  • Page 74: Night Portrait Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Night portrait mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed.

  • Page 75: Baby Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Baby mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures of baby. Exposure and hue are adjusted to achieve a healthy complexion on the baby. When the flash is used, the light is weaker than usual.

  • Page 76: Soft Skin Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Soft skin mode Select this mode when you want to take a bust image of the subject. In this mode, camera detects a skin-colour area, such as face, to achieve a smooth appearance of the skin.

  • Page 77: Party Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Party mode This mode allows you to take a picture according to the atmosphere of the situation (e.g. a wedding reception, a party in a dark room, etc.). Both the people and the background can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the...

  • Page 78: Snow Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF • When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 5 m to ¶. (We recommend following steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take pictures with prefocus.)

  • Page 79: Starry Sky Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Starry sky mode This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject that you could not take with [NIGHT SCENERY].

  • Page 80: Panning Mode

    [SCENE MODE] menu (Refer to P71 for information about how to select the menu.) Panning mode When you take a picture following the motion of a subject which moves in a certain direction such as a runner or a car, the background will show some motion blur.

  • Page 81: Recording Menu Settings

    Recording Menu Settings Using the [REC] mode menu Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. Menu items W.BALANCE AUTO SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY SELECT...

  • Page 82: White Balance [W.balance]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) White Balance [W.BALANCE] This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish.
  • Page 83 ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White set), select WHITE SET 1] or WHITE SET 2] and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press 1.

  • Page 84: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the brightness.

  • Page 85: Picture Size [Pict.size]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] When you select a larger picture size [ (8M), you can print pictures clearly. If a small number of pixels [ ] (1M EZ) is selected, the size of the data will be small, so more images can be recorded.

  • Page 86: Quality [Quality]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Quality [QUALITY] You can select 4 types of quality (compression level) according to the usage of the picture. TIFF (Uncompressed): This type is suitable when editing and processing pictures with retouch software.

  • Page 87: Audio Recording [Audio Rec.]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] You can take a picture with audio. • When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], ] appears on the screen. • When you start recording by focusing on the subject and pressing the shutter button, the audio recording will be automatically stopped in about 5 seconds.

  • Page 88: Af Mode [Af Mode]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) AF Mode [AF MODE] 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. You can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. 3-area-focusing (High speed): The camera focuses on any of the left, centre and right of the screen.
  • Page 89 ∫ Selecting the AF area When selecting 1-area-focusing or 1-area-focusing (High speed), the AF area can be selected as shown in the following figure. When using spot-focusing you can also move the spot metering target to match the AF area. FOCUS FOCUS 1 Set the Focus switch to [AF] or...

  • Page 90: Continuous Af [Cont.af]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Continuous AF [CONT.AF] This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always focusing on the subject. When the AF mode is set to 1-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing (High speed) or spot-focusing, the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway will be reduced.

  • Page 91: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) • Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp is in use. – Do not look into the AF assist lamp. – Detach the lens hood. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers when taking a picture.

  • Page 92: Picture Adjustment [Pict.adj.]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.] Use this function according to the recording situation and the atmosphere of the picture. CONTRAST HIGH Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. LOW Decreases the difference between the brightness and the...
  • Page 93 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM. CONVERSION SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE]. FLIP ANIM. PICTURE CAPTURE CREATE MOTION PICTURE DELETE STILL PICTURES SELECT EXIT MENU • The picture size is 320k240 pixels. Recording Menu Settings 3 Capture images for flip animation.
  • Page 94 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames. CREATE MOTION PICTURE FRAME RATE 5fps 10fps CREATE MOTION PICTURE SELECT EXIT MENU 5fps 5 frames/sec. 10fps 10 frames/sec. (The motion pictures become smoother.) 6 Select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and create a flip animation.

  • Page 95: Conversion Lens [Conversion]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Conversion Lens [CONVERSION] The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows you to record pictures zooming in much more (1.7 times). The wide conversion lens (DMW-LW55; optional) allows you to record pictures with wider range of focus than usual (0.7 times).
  • Page 96 4 Set to Tele or Wide. T(420) W(35) 420 300 A: Zoom ring • Always set to Tele when using a tele conversion lens and to Wide when using a wide conversion lens. • The conversion icon ([ ] or [ changes from red (blinking) to white.

  • Page 97: Extra Flash [Ext.flash]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Extra Flash [EXT.FLASH] After installing the extra flash (DMW-FL28; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. 1 Attach the extra flash to the hot shoe A and turn the camera and the extra flash on.
  • Page 98 Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s extra flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other extra flash units, please make sure the flash is designed for use...

  • Page 99: Extra Flash Burst Mode [Ex.flash Burst]

    [REC] mode menu (Refer to P81 for the setting method.) Extra Flash Burst Mode [EX.FLASH BURST] This mode allows you to take multiple pictures at one time when the extra flash is attached. • Set [EX.FLASH BURST] to [ON]. • Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to switch the burst mode setting.

  • Page 100: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Pictures ∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [ and play back the audio. 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 1.DEC.2005 ∫ Motion pictures Select the picture with the motion picture icon [ ] and play back the motion pictures.

  • Page 101: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for recorded pictures. Menu items PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT SELECT EXIT MENU • Rotate the front dial to switch between pages 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3.

  • Page 102: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] 1 Select [ALL] or [ PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU Displays all pictures. Displays only those pictures that have been set as favourites (P103).

  • Page 103: Setting Favourites [Favorite]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Setting Favourites [FAVORITE] You can add a mark [ ] (favourites icon) to your favourites images. After you set images as favourites, you can then delete the images not set as favourites ([ALL DELETE EXCEPT ]) (P62) and play back the images set as favourites only as a Slide...

  • Page 104: Displaying Pictures In A Direction At The Time Of Recording [Rotate Disp.]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Displaying pictures in a direction at the time of recording [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] function in the rotated direction.

  • Page 105: Rotating The Picture [Rotate]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] You can rotate the recorded pictures in steps of 90° and display them. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( Original picture 1 Select the picture to be rotated and set it.

  • Page 106: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT] DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed, how many copies of each picture will be printed or whether the recording date is to be printed on...
  • Page 107 ∫ To cancel all settings Select [YES] to cancel all settings. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? SELECT MENU ∫ To print the date You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY] button after setting the number of prints. DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 1/25...

  • Page 108: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture [Protect]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] You can set the protection for the pictures which you do not want to be deleted by accident. 1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL].

  • Page 109: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] You can record the audio after taking a picture (max. 10 seconds per picture). 1 Select the picture and start audio recording.

  • Page 110: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.

  • Page 111: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) 3 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL MENU MENU 2 times • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. When resized pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored.
  • Page 112 2 Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING 100 _ 0001 ZOOM EXIT MENU 3 Shift the picture and press the shutter button to set. TRIMMING 100 _ 0001 ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT MENU VQT0S00 Playback (advanced) 4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?

  • Page 113: Aspect Ratio Conversion [Aspect Conv.]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) Aspect ratio conversion [ASPECT CONV.] Images taken using [ ] aspect can be converted to [ ] or [ ] for printing. 1 Select [ ] or [ PLAY PROTECT AUDIO DUB.

  • Page 114: Clean-Up [Clean Up]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) • The following pictures cannot be converted. – Pictures with audio – Motion pictures – Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] or [RAW] • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.

  • Page 115: Initializing The Card [Format]

    [PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P101 for how to select the menu.) • [CLEAN UP] is a function to recover the speed of writing into a free space in the card. Therefore, pictures and data already recorded in the card will not be erased. •...

  • Page 116: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. REMOTE AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera.

  • Page 117: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 118: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC You can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] (for Windows ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily.
  • Page 119 ∫ Folder Composition The folder structure of the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the illustration below. ≥SD Memory Card DCIM ≥MultiMediaCard 100_PANA 100_PANA P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA MISC PRIVATE1 1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG: pictures MOV: motion pictures Files will be saved in each folder as follows.
  • Page 120 • If the remaining battery power is exhausted during communication, the recorded data may be damaged. When you connect the camera to the PC, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P13) or the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). • If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the power indicator blinks (P13) and the alarm beeps.

  • Page 121: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing on the LCD monitor. Set the print settings such as print quality on the printer beforehand.
  • Page 122 ∫ Single picture 1 Select a picture to be printed. PictBridge 100 _ 0001 1/15 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT PRINT SELECT • A message disappears in about 2 seconds. 2 Set the print settings. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 123 • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 page with no frame print 1 page with frame print 2 pages print 4 pages print 3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE...
  • Page 124 ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting, we recommend setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance. (P107) The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing.

  • Page 125: Using The Remote Shutter

    Others Using the Remote Shutter The remote shutter (DMW-RS1; optional) works similar to the shutter button on the camera. You can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod. 1 Connect the remote shutter to the [REMOTE] socket on the camera firmly.

  • Page 126: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without...

  • Page 127: Screen Display

    Screen Display 1 2 3 4 6 PROGRAM SHIFT F2.8 1/25 ∫ In recording 1 Recording mode 2 Flash mode (P49) 3 Burst (P57) : Audio recording (P69, 87) 4 Conversion lens (P95) 5 Continuous AF (P90) 6 White balance (P82) 7 ISO sensitivity (P84) 8 Focus (P37) 9 Picture size (P85)
  • Page 128 PLAY AUDIO F2.8 1/25 10:00 1.DEC.2005 ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode 2 Number of DPOF prints (P106) 3 Protected picture (P108) 4 Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P100) 5 Picture size (P85) 6 Quality (P86) In Motion picture mode (P69) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P119) 9 Page number/Total pictures...

  • Page 129: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it. • The lens or the outer case may be destroyed by the strong shock, and it causes a malfunction of the camera. Keep the camera away from magnetised equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).
  • Page 130 ∫ Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will be shorter.

  • Page 131: Message Display

    Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. Major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card. (P16) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture.
  • Page 132 [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Data reading error. Be sure that the card is inserted securely and then play it back again. [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Data writing error. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Then insert the card and turn the camera on again.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) ∫ Battery and the power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
  • Page 134 ∫ LCD monitor 1: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. 2: The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 135 [—] and the screen may turn black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other than Panasonic? This may also result if the battery is removed immediately after recording or by recording with the exhausted battery.
  • Page 136 3: A certain part of the picture blinks. • This appears due to the highlight display function which shows white saturated areas. (P29) 4: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp sometimes turns • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P90) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.0 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.2 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.1 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
  • Page 138 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-994A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: CHARGE 8.4 V Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S006E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 710 mAh VQT0S00 Others 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A 0.43 A...
  • Page 139 MEMO VQT0S00...
  • Page 140 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. VQT0S00 F0705Hy0 (06500 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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