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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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DMC-FS20
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns.
  • Page 4 Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS20 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 5 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety... 2 Quick Guide ... 8 Standard Accessories... 9 Names of the Components ... 10 Preparation Charging the Battery... 12 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ... 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ...
  • Page 7 ... 96 Troubleshooting ... 98 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time ... 104 Specifications... 107 Digital Camera Accessory System... 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ... 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) ... 112 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    ” System . (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P39) Lens (P5, 92) Self-timer indicator (P44) AF assist lamp (P66) LCD monitor (P38, 90) Status indicator (P15, 23, 27) [MENU/SET] button (P17) [DISPLAY] button (P38) [Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P36) button [MODE] button (P26) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P18) 11 Joystick...
  • Page 11 19 Lens barrel 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P83, 85, 89) 21 [DC IN] socket (P83, 85) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to it.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery •...

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

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE2].)

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10PP).

  • Page 15: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    1: Close the card/battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 17: Changing The Clock Setting (In Normal Picture Mode)

    Press [MENU/SET]. Move 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute or display sequence), and move 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P58) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 18: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 19: Setting Menu Items

    This section describes how to select the normal picture mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector...
  • Page 20 Preparation Move 2. Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon Move 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to • move to the second screen.

  • Page 21: Using The Quick Menu

    By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. • When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P66) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed. Press and hold [Q.MENU] when recording.
  • Page 22 Preparation [LCD MODE] • High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.
  • Page 23 You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] When taking pictures, the LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
  • Page 24 Preparation – The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P56) – The [WORLD TIME] (P58) setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. x [USB MODE] • When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.
  • Page 25 • [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation. • [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com ¢ /[¢] The camera’s features are displayed as a slide show. Preparation...

  • Page 26: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 27: Basic

    ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ : Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 28: Scene Detection

    Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P15) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P39) ∫...

  • Page 29: About The Flash

    In this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture. Move 3. • When the backlight compensation function is activated, ] appears. Move 3 again to cancel this function. •...

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P27). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 31: When The Subject Is Not In Focus (Such As When It Is Not In The Center Of The Composition Of The Picture You Want To Take)

    A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Aperture value E Shutter speed F ISO sensitivity When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

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

  • Page 33: Using The Easy Zoom

    ∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. •...

  • Page 34: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic • When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has been returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever.

  • Page 35: Using The Playback Zoom

    ∫ To return to normal playback Move 3/4/2/1 to select a picture. • An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings. Press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k •...

  • Page 36: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Press [MODE] during playback. Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P34) All the pictures are played back. [DUAL PLAY] (P67) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P68) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P70) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

  • Page 37: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

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

  • Page 38: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P35), while playing back motion pictures (P71) and during a slide show (P68), you can only select “...

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    ñ·½¾ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Move 1 [‰]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. You can also move 1 [‰] to select.
  • Page 40 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it ‡: AUTO necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ˆ: It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 41 • The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. ISO sensitivity AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet)
  • Page 42 Advanced (Recording pictures) • When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. When [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights. •...

  • Page 43: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    ·n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

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

  • Page 45: Compensating The Exposure

    ·½¾n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Move 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

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

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (½¾: Scene Mode)

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

  • Page 48: [Soft Skin]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ 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. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. •...

  • Page 49: [Scenery]

    This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Note The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. •...

  • Page 50: Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/50 cm (1.67 feet) (Tele) to ¶] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.

  • Page 51: Í [Pet]

    ∫ Birthday/Name setting Move 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then move 1. Move 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the birthday or name. Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day). 3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit. Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P73. •...

  • Page 52: High Sens.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].) ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 53: Starry Sky]

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

  • Page 54: Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...

  • Page 55: Motion Picture Mode

    [REC] mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Move 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...

  • Page 56: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step Item ¢ ÷ ¢ ö ù ø If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step Item ¢ û ¢ ú • fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. •...
  • Page 57 • The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then move 1. Move 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 58: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P19. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.

  • Page 59: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination. Using the [REC] Mode Menu For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.

  • Page 60: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode so the picture size for [ • Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions. • Refer to P104 for information about the number of recordable pictures.

  • Page 61: [Sensitivity]

    Note • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided. • Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully.

  • Page 62: [White Balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

  • Page 63: Af [Af Mode]

    For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. ·½¾n Applicable modes: [š]: Face detection [•]: 9-area-focusing [ƒ]: 1-area-focusing (High speed) [Ø]: 1-area-focusing About [š] Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused.

  • Page 64: [Quick Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) – When the camera is shaking – When digital zoom is used About [ƒ] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 65: [Digital Zoom]

    – You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken. • When the burst speed is set to [ used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to ò...

  • Page 66: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ñ·½¾n Applicable modes: [OFF] [MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.

  • Page 67: Advanced (Playback)

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

  • Page 68: Playing Back Pictures In Sequence (Slide Show)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
  • Page 69 Move 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Move 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. •...

  • Page 70: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/[Favorite Play])

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

  • Page 71: [Favorite Play]

    You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P79) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Move 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 72: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) • If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back. • When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual. ¸...

  • Page 73: [Title Edit]

    You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P74). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 74: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title (for [SINGLE] only) In step when [SINGLE] (P73) is selected, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. •...

  • Page 75: Q [Resize]

    [AGE] (P51) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures. [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures. [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode or [TITLE EDIT].

  • Page 76: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting Move 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Move 2/1 to select the size then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. [MULTI] setting Move 3/4 to select the size, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 77: [Aspect Conv.]

    Use the zoom lever and move 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Press [MENU/SET]. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. •...

  • Page 78: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) Move 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W] aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET]. Move 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically. •...

  • Page 79: Ü [Favorite]

    Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed) Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) Move 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P34 for information about how to play back pictures.

  • Page 80: O [Dpof Print]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P82) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [DPOF PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 81: P [Protect]

    • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required.

  • Page 82: S [Copy]

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

  • Page 83: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer- way of doing this.
  • Page 84 Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note •...

  • Page 85: Printing The Pictures

    ∫ Connection in the PTP mode (Windows Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)]. Data can now be read only from the card into the PC. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode. Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor.

  • Page 86: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional: DMW-AC5PP). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. •...

  • Page 87: Print Settings

    Move 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • “ Refer to Print Settings starting to print the pictures. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Select and set the items both on the screen in step “Selecting a single picture and printing it”...
  • Page 88 Connecting to other equipment Item Settings on the printer are prioritized. [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] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm...

  • Page 89: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P24) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 90: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P39) AF area (P30) Focus (P30) Picture size (P59) Quality (P60) Battery indication (P13) Number of recordable pictures (P104) Built-in memory (P15) : Card (P15) (displayed only during recording) 10 Recording state...

  • Page 91: Cautions For Use

    ∫ In playback Playback mode (P34) Protected picture (P81) Favorites (P79) Stamped with text indication (P74) Picture size (P59) (P71) Motion picture icon Quality (P60) Battery indication (P13) Folder/File number (P84) Built-in memory (P15) Elapsed playback time (P71): Picture number/Total pictures 10 Motion picture recording time (P71): 8m30s...
  • Page 92 Others • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
  • Page 93 the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.

  • Page 94: Message Display

    • 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. • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
  • Page 95 [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) –...

  • Page 96: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will Not

    Others [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once. > Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P24) •...
  • Page 97 Exposure compensation (P45) [AUTO BRACKET] (P46) [PICTURE SIZE] (P59) [QUALITY] (P60) [ASPECT RATIO] (P60) [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P60) • [SENSITIVITY] (P61) [WHITE BALANCE] (P62) • [QUICK AF] (P64) [BURST] (P64) [COLOR MODE] (P65) [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P66) Playback Zoom (P35) [TITLE EDIT] (P73) [TEXT STAMP] (P74) [RESIZE] (P75) [TRIMMING] (P76)

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P98–103). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 99 The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P45) 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. > Set auto bracket (P46), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P52) in scene mode or [BURST] (P64) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].

  • Page 100: Lcd Monitor

    Others The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P23) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
  • Page 101 • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? >...
  • Page 102 Others 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 103 The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P66) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.

  • Page 104: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 105 Aspect ratio Picture size (3648k2432) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 1770 16 GB 3580 Aspect ratio Picture size (3648k2056) Quality Built-in Memory...
  • Page 106 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB ¢...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Max. 7.1k Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Motion picture recording: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Hi-speed burst...
  • Page 108 Others ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Picture size Still picture: Motion pictures: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures: Interface Digital: Analog video/ audio: Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: [DC IN]: Dimensions: Mass (weight):...
  • Page 109 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A39B): Input: Output: Equipment mobility: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCE10PP): Voltage/capacity: Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Movable Information for your safety 3.6 V, 1000 mAh...

  • Page 110: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCE10PP DMW-AC5PP DMW-CS5 DMW-CHFX30 RP-SDV16GU1K RP-SDV08GU1K RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDV02GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDV01GU1A • Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.

  • Page 111: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 112: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...

  • Page 113: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
  • Page 114 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 115: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 116: Précautions À Prendre

    La plaque signalétique se trouve sur le dessous des appareils. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP).
  • Page 117 • Le puissant champ magnétique de haut-parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo numérique et perturber l’image et le son. • Advenant le cas où le fonctionnement de l’appareil serait dérangé par un champ magnétique, coupez le contact, retirez la batterie ou débranchez l’adaptateur secteur (modèle DMW-AC5PP;...

  • Page 118: Index

    Others Others Index AC Adaptor ... 83, 85 Access indication ... 15 Aerial Photo Mode ... 54 AF Assist Lamp ... 66 AF Mode ... 63 Aspect Ratio ... 55, 60, 104 Aspect Ratio Conversion ... 77 Audio Recording ... 55 Auto Bracket ...
  • Page 119 Motion Picture Mode ... 55 Multi Playback ... 34 Night Portrait Mode ... 49 Night Scenery Mode ... 49 NO.RESET ... 23 Normal Picture Mode ... 30 NTSC ... 24 Number of Prints ... 87 Number of Recordable Pictures ... 13, 104 Optical Image Stabilizer ...

  • Page 120: Vqt1M59

    QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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