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DMC-SZ3
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
VQT4S11
F1212HH0

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-SZ3 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. VQT4S11 F1212HH0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...................... 5 Standard Accessories....................6 Names and Functions of Main Parts................7 Preparation Charging the Battery....................9 • Inserting the Battery.................... 10 • Charging ......................11 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ......14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) ............
  • Page 3 • Digital Zoom......................47 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash..............48 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ............48 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer................52 Compensating the Exposure..................53 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode).................... 54 •...
  • Page 4 • [Stabilizer] ......................77 • [Date Stamp] ....................... 78 • [Clock Set] ......................78 Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ................79 • [Rec Quality] ....................... 79 • [Continuous AF] ....................79 Playback/Editing Various methods of playback................... 80 • [Slide Show]......................81 •...

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: –...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts Flash (P48) Lens (P5, 112) Self-timer indicator (P52) AF Assist Lamp (P76) LCD monitor (P44, 109, 112) [MENU/SET] button (P37) [(] (Playback) button (P32) ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P36) [MODE] button (P23, Charging lamp (P11) 10 Speaker (P40)
  • Page 8 Before Use 13 Strap eyelet (P22) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 14 Lens barrel 15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P11, 98, 102, 104) • This socket is also used when charging the battery.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Battery

    Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Being careful about the battery...

  • Page 11: Charging

    Preparation Charging • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Check that this unit is turned off. A To power outlet B AC adaptor (supplied) C PC (Turned on) D USB connection cable (supplied)
  • Page 12 Preparation (Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). • Charging may not be possible depending on computer specifications. • If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop. •...
  • Page 13 Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

  • Page 14: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH 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 Stabiliser function is set to [ON].)
  • Page 15 Preparation Playback ∫ Playback time Approx. 240 min • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced: –...

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) • 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. Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click”...

  • Page 17: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html (48 GB, 64 GB) • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
  • Page 18 Preparation • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.

  • Page 19: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 4. (P44) A Number of recordable pictures MJPEG MJPEG...

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

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 21: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P37) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.

  • Page 22: Tips For Taking Good Pictures

    Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P8) •...

  • Page 23: Basic

    Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. List of Recording Modes ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode (P24) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode (P27) The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording 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 25 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. When taking pictures > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] ¦ [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢...

  • Page 26: Changing The Settings

    Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item ¢ ¢ ¢ [Rec] [Picture Size] /[Burst] /[Color Mode] [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] ¢ [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep] /[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set them in other Recording Modes.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu. Press [MODE].

  • Page 28: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. F3.1 F3.1 F3.1 1/60 1/60 1/60 When the subject is focused When the subject is not Focus focused Focus indication A Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound...
  • Page 29 Basic When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the ∫ composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button half way to fix the focus and exposure.

  • Page 30: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: This unit can record motion pictures in QuickTime Motion JPEG format. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. •...
  • Page 31 Basic • When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [QVGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 32: Playing Back

    Basic Playing Back Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select pictures. A File number B Picture number 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. • Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
  • Page 33 Basic Playing Back Motion Pictures ∫ Press 2/1 to select a picture with a Motion Picture icon (such as [ ]), and then press 3 to play back. A Motion picture icon B Motion picture recording time MJPEG QVGA • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P81) or [Filtering Play] (P83), the selection screen appears.
  • Page 34 Basic • When the camera is turned off, press and hold [(]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen will be displayed automatically. • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association”...

  • Page 35: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1/26 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 36: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [...

  • Page 37: Setting The Menu

    Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose 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. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 38 Basic Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. A Menu screen page • It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom. (It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 39: About The Setup Menu

    Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P37. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] ¢...
  • Page 40 Basic This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [Beep Level]: [Shutter Vol.]: ([Low]) ([Low]) r [Beep] ([High]) ([High]) ([OFF]) ([OFF]) [Beep Tone]: [Shutter Tone]: Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels. u [Speaker Volume] •...
  • Page 41 Basic The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [2MIN.] p [Auto Power Off] [5MIN.] [10MIN.] [OFF] • [Auto Power Off] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. •...
  • Page 42 Basic Set to match the colour television system in each country or the type of [|] ([Video Out]): [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: | [Output] Video output is set to PAL system. ] ( [TV Aspect]): [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
  • Page 43 If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If you cannot format, contact the dealer or Panasonic. Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [Language] •...

  • Page 44: Recording

    Recording About the LCD Monitor Press 4 to change. 1 LCD monitor • During motion picture playback, panorama playback or a slideshow, you can only select “Normal Display E” or “No Display G”. In Recording Mode A Normal display MJPEG MJPEG QVGA QVGA...
  • Page 45 Recording Recording guideline ∫ This is used as a reference of composition, such as balance, while taking a picture. • In the following cases, the guidelines are not displayed: – Panorama Shot Mode – [Photo Frame] (Scene Mode) - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Using The Zoom

    Recording Using the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

  • Page 47: Extra Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Recording Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P67) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 22.5k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.) •...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: A Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. - 48 -...
  • Page 49 Recording Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ¢1 ([iAuto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
  • Page 50 Recording Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode ∫ The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ — — — ± ± ± ± ± — ±...
  • Page 51 Recording The available flash range ∫ • The available flash range is an approximation. Wide Tele In [ ] in 60 cm (2.0 feet) to 4.1 m (13 feet) 1.5 m (4.9 feet) to 2.1 m (6.9 feet) [Sensitivity] Shutter speed for each flash setting ∫...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. ([10sec.]) Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. •...

  • Page 53: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive. towards negative. Press 3 [È] to display [Exposure].

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)

    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 55: [Expressive]

    Recording ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasises the colour to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. •...

  • Page 56: [Sepia]

    Recording [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look. • If you select this effect with Panorama Shot Mode, seams between pictures may become noticeable.

  • Page 57: [Cross Process]

    Recording [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look. Items that can be set Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone Colour • Press 2/1 to select the colour to enhance, and press [MENU/SET]. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.

  • Page 58: [One Point Color]

    Recording [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected colour to emphasise impressiveness. Set the colour to leave in ∫ Fit the colour you want to leave in the frame at the centre of the screen, and then press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 59: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

    Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 60 Recording Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step Recording from left to right Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds. • Move the camera at a constant speed.
  • Page 61 Recording • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Recording Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) Recording 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. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 63: [Portrait]

    Recording [Portrait] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance 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. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

  • Page 64: [Sports]

    Recording [Sports] Setting for when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16 feet) or more. [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.

  • Page 65: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Recording [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 for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during playback.

  • Page 66: [Starry Sky]

    Recording [Starry Sky] This mode 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.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.

  • Page 67: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37. [Picture Size] Applicable modes: 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. Settings Picture Size 4608k3456...

  • Page 68: [Sensitivity]

    Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: 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. Settings Description of settings The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

  • Page 69: [White Balance]

    Recording [White Balance] Applicable modes: 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. Settings Description of settings Automatic adjustment...
  • Page 70 Recording Auto White Balance ∫ Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

  • Page 71: [Af Mode]

    Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings Description of settings The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 15 areas) ([Face The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no [š] Detection]) matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 72 Recording About [š] ([Face Detection]) ∫ The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. 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 the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.

  • Page 73: [I.exposure]

    Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect. •...

  • Page 74: [Burst]

    Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Settings Description of settings Burst speed approx. 1.4 pictures/second • You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. •...
  • Page 75 Recording • Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. • It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases.

  • Page 76: [Color Mode]

    Recording [Color Mode] Applicable modes: Sets various colour effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone. Settings Description of settings This is the standard setting. [STANDARD] Image with enhanced brightness and vividness. [Happy] ¢1 The picture becomes sharper. ¢2 [VIVID] The picture becomes black and white.

  • Page 77: [Red-Eye Removal]

    Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active. •...

  • Page 78: [Date Stamp]

    Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings Description of settings Stamp the year, month, and day. [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [WITH TIME] [OFF] — •...

  • Page 79: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu

    Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P37. [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Settings Picture size Aspect ratio [HD] 1280k720 pixels 16:9 [VGA] 640k480 pixels [QVGA] 320k240 pixels [Continuous AF]...

  • Page 80: Playback/Editing

    Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Press [(]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Following items can be selected. ] ([All]) (P32) ] ([Slide Show]) (P81) ] ([Filtering Play]) (P83)

  • Page 81: [Slide Show]

    Playback/Editing [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. You can also play back images that have been sorted by category, images that have been set as favourites, etc.
  • Page 82 Playback/Editing To filter images for slide show playback ∫ You can filter images and play them back in a slide show by selecting [Filtering] on the slide show menu screen. • If you select [All], you can play back all images in a slide show. You can also filter images by using the same setting as [Filtering Play].

  • Page 83: [Filtering Play]

    Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] The images sorted into the category or images set as favourite are played back. Settings Description of settings [Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back. [Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back. This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such [Category as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the Selection]...
  • Page 84 Playback/Editing You can play back pictures taken on each date Press 3/4 to select [Select Date] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back, and then press [MENU/SET]. MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT •...

  • Page 85: [Calendar]

    Playback/Editing [Calendar] You can search for images by recorded date. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search. MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed.

  • Page 86: Having Fun With Recorded Pictures (Retouch)

    Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) You can adjust the colour tone of the pictures taken, or add your preferred effects. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card.

  • Page 87: [Beauty Retouch]

    Playback/Editing [Beauty Retouch] Apply effects similar to that of aesthetics or makeup to brighten up any face. Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P81) or [Filtering Play] (P83), the selection screen appears.
  • Page 88 Playback/Editing After finishing the picture editing, press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Selecting [Yes] displays images before application and after application. Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. • Two or more people cannot be edited at once. Save the picture first, and then select the next person. •...

  • Page 89: [Creative Retouch]

    Playback/Editing [Creative Retouch] You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P81) or [Filtering Play] (P83), the selection screen appears.

  • Page 90: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu You can perform actions like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Retouch], [Resize] or [Cropping], 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 91 Playback/Editing • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. • The following images cannot be resized. –...

  • Page 92: [Cropping]

    Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.

  • Page 93: [Favorite]

    Playback/Editing [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] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a Slide Show. •...

  • Page 94: [Print Set]

    Playback/Editing [Print Set] 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. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 95 Playback/Editing To print the date ∫ After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing 1. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.

  • Page 96: [Protect]

    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 97: [Copy]

    Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. ] ([IN>SD]): All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.

  • Page 98: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). A Yellow: to the video input socket C AV cable (optional) B White: to the audio input socket D Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 99 Connecting to other equipment If the TV, Blu-ray disc recorder, DVD recorder or other equipment has an SD card slot ∫ Insert the card into the SD card slot. • Photos can be played back. • In some cases, panorama pictures cannot be played back. Also, auto-scroll playback of panorama pictures may not work.

  • Page 100: Saving Still Pictures And Motion Pictures On Your Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html PC that can be used ∫ The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognising a mass storage device.
  • Page 101 Connecting to other equipment Installing supplied software ∫ • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1 Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
  • Page 102 (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 103 Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ∫ If the installation of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” fails, you can copy files and folders to your PC by dragging and dropping them from the camera after connecting to your PC. Directory structure of built-in memory/card of this unit is shown by the figure below.

  • Page 104: Printing The Pictures

    (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 105: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Refer to P106 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.

  • Page 106: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
  • Page 107 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 108 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. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...

  • Page 109: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display In recording ∫ B&W B&W B&W 3s 3s 3s F3.1 F3.1 F3.1 1/60 1/60 1/60 17 16 Recording Mode 17 Exposure compensation (P53) Recording Quality (P79) 18 Age (P65) Picture Size (P67) Current date and time : Backlight Compensation (P25) “: World Time (P39)
  • Page 110 Others In playback ∫ 1 2 3 4 5 B&W B&W B&W 100 0001 100 0001 0001 3s 3s 3s Playback Mode (P80) 12 Auto Retouch (P86) Protected picture (P96) Creative Retouch (P89) Favourite (P93) Beauty Retouch (P87) Date stamped display (P78) Motion picture playback (P33)

  • Page 111: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 112 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 113 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 114 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 115 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 or unipods •...

  • Page 116: Message Display

    [Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error] • This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to being pressed on by a hand etc. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. - 116 -...
  • Page 117 104) [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P118–127). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P41) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The charging lamp has gone off but the unit has not been charged. Or the charging lamp blinks.
  • Page 119 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory. (P36) • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card.
  • Page 120 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 [ ] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
  • Page 121 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved.
  • Page 122 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P48) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: – Creative Control Mode (P54) – Panorama Shot Mode (P59) –...
  • Page 123 • Playback of motion pictures recorded with this unit may not be possible with other companies’ digital ¢ cameras. Also, Panasonic’s digital cameras (LUMIX) may also not be able to play them back. ¢ Introduced prior to December 2008, and FS and LS series introduced in 2009.
  • Page 124 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 125 The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
  • Page 126 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. Then press [MENU/SET], and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P43) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 127 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. The file numbers are recorded with previously used numbers. •...
  • Page 128 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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