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: Before Use
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 Before Use 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.
Page 4 Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FX500 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 Before Use ∫ 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 Deleting Pictures..........38 • To delete a single picture ......38 • To delete multiple pictures ....38 (up to 50) or all the pictures Before Use Information for Your Safety ......2 Advanced (Recording pictures) Quick Guide ...........8 Standard Accessories ........9 About the L CD Monitor .......40 Names of the Components ......10...
Page 7 • B [AUDIO DUB.]........98 Using the [REC] Mode Menu....... 66 • @ [PICTURE SIZE]....... 66 • S [COPY]........... 99 • A [QUALITY] ........67 • ? [ASPECT RATIO]......67 • [INTELLIGENT ISO]....... 67 Connecting to other equipment • > [SENSITIVITY] ........ 68 •...
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. (P14) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.
Page 9: Standard Accessories
“Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P130) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the VFC4304 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 (P42) Lens (P5, 111) Self-timer indicator (P46)/ AF assist lamp (P76) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P12, 40, 108) Status indicator (P16, 24, 29) [MENU/SET] button (P18) [DISPLAY] button (P40) [Q.MENU] (P22)/Delete (P38) button [MODE] button (P28) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P20) 11 Joystick...
Page 11 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P100, 102, 106) 21 [DC IN] socket (P100, 102) • 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: How To Use The Touch Panel
Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
Page 13: What Can Be Done By Touch Operation
Before Use What can be done by touch operation Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation. When recording Select [REC] mode Touch AF/AE (P47) Aperture Value Set (P28) It is possible to set the (P48, 50) [REC] mode can be focus and exposure to Shutter Speed Set...
Page 14: 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 15: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)
¢ 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 16: 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 17: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
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.) VQT1Q36...
Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P26)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact.
Page 19: Changing The Clock Setting (In Program Ae Mode)
Preparation Changing the clock setting (In program AE mode) Press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. Move 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) Note •...
Page 20: 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 21: Setting Menu Items
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the program AE mode Ø...
Page 22: Using The Quick Menu
Preparation Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to • move to the second screen. Move 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Move 3/4 to select [š].
Page 23: About The Setup Menu
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
Page 24 Preparation This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [SHUTTER VOL.]: [s] (Muted) ] (Muted) [t] (Low) r [BEEP] ] (Low) [u] (High) ] (High) [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER TONE]: u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. •...
Page 25 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
Page 26 • If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA assistance, please call: For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT1Q36...
Page 27 Preparation Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. Press [MENU/SET]. Touch the orange [r] mark [CALIBRATION] displayed on the screen in order with the stylus pen (supplied) (5 places).
Page 28: 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 29: Basic
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 30: Scene Detection
Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P42) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34) ∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P47) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. •...
Page 31: About The Flash
Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P43) will turn on depending on the type and brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.
Page 32: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (³: Program Ae Mode)
Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³: Program AE 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 (P29). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
Page 33: Focusing
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
Page 34: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
Basic ñ³±´²¿n [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 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 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Page 35 Basic ∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
Page 36: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. [MODE] button • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. –...
Page 37: Switching The [Playback] Mode
Basic Move the position to be displayed by dragging the picture (P12). • When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. • Position of the enlarged part can be moved also by touching [3]/[4]/[2]/[1] or moving 3/4/2/1.
Page 38: Deleting Pictures
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
Page 39 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P85) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;...
Page 40: 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. In recording mode ¢1 C Normal display ¢3 D No display E No display (Recording ¢1, 2, 3...
Page 41: About The Histogram
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the 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 you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1 Dark areas, mid-tone, and bright areas are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take a picture.
Page 42: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [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.
Page 43 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. ∫...
Page 44 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ¢1 ‡ to 1/2000th ¢2 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th 1/30th to 1/2000th ¢1 ‰ to 1/2000th Œ ¢2, 3 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN.
Page 45: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´²n [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 to fully wide position (1k).
Page 46: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [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 47: Taking Pictures With Focus And Exposure Set On Subject (Touch Af/Ae)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Touch [ Touch the subject.
Page 48: Taking Pictures With Set Aperture (±: Aperture-Priority Ae)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ± [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (±: Aperture-priority AE) Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
Page 49: Taking Pictures With Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-Priority Ae)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ´ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
Page 50: Taking Pictures With Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual Exposure)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ² [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter speed set bar B.
Page 51: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) Hide the slide bar Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or exposure display to change the settings. • Slide bar will be hidden during Touch AF/AE as well. ±´² [REC] mode: Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ∫...
Page 52: Compensating The Exposure
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual exposure Available Aperture Value Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) 60 to 1/1000 F2.8 to F3.5 F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600 F8.0 60 to 1/2000 Note •...
Page 53: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´²¿ [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 54: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (¿: Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (¿: 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 55: [Soft Skin]
Advanced (Recording pictures) + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫...
Page 56: [Night Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Page 57: Candle Light]
Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 [CANDLE LIGHT] This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle Light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note •...
Page 58: Í [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P92).
Page 59: Ô [Hi-Speed Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.
Page 60: Fireworks]
Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away. •...
Page 61: Motion Picture Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...
Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step Item Picture size ¢ ÷ 640k480 pixels ¢ ö ù 320k240 pixels ø If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step Item Picture size ¢...
Page 63: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations
Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21. If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Page 64: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling the travel date The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Move 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 66: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. 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. ñ³±´²¿...
Page 67: A [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) Note...
Page 68: [Sensitivity]
Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. 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.
Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 color close to white, auto white balance may not function properly.
Page 70: C [Metering Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) C [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. ³±´²n Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Page 71: Af [Af Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. ³±´²¿n Applicable modes: [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
Page 72: [Quick Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) About [š] 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 faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused. •...
Page 73: [Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ˜ [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ñ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: ˜...
Page 74: [Digital Zoom]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. ³±´²¿n Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P34 for details. •...
Page 75: [Stabilizer]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
Page 76: B [Audio Rec.]
Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
Page 77: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (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. 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 78 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A: Control panel Operate control panel by touching. ¢ A Back to previous picture B Play/Pause ¢...
Page 79: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([Multi Playback])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK]. A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Slide bar •...
Page 80: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date ([Calendar])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar screen.
Page 81: Playing Back Pictures On The Dual Display ([Dual Play])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [DUAL PLAY]. •...
Page 82: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/[Favorite Play])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY 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 83: [Favorite Play]
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P85) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.
Page 84: Organizing Pictures ([Easy Org.])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.]) Favorite setting of the picture, touch zoom, editing and deleting can be done easily by using the touch panel. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [EASY ORG.]. ∫...
Page 85: Ü [Favorite]
Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...
Page 86: [Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [EDIT] [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
Page 87 Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [ Touch [TRIMMING]. Reduction Enlargement Select the part to be trimmed. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce...
Page 88 Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P92). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
Page 89: [Delete]
Advanced (Playback) ‚ [DELETE] Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera. • Refer to P38 to delete multiple or all pictures. Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Touch [‚].
Page 90: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Select motion picture [ ] and touch [ ] to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen.
Page 91: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Creating still pictures from a motion picture You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson, etc.
Page 92: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them, etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [MULTI RESIZE] or [ASPECT CONV.], 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 93: Q [Multi Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 94: [Aspect Conv.]
Advanced (Playback) Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. •...
Page 95: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]
Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) •...
Page 96: 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 (P99) 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. (P21) Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 97: P [Protect]
Advanced (Playback) Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the DPOF print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the settings, and reset the settings.
Page 98: B [Audio Dub.]
Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded.
Page 99: 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 100: Connecting To Other Equipment
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 “...
Page 101 Connecting to other equipment Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.
Page 102: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and start printing on the camera's LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.
Page 103: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. SELECT MENU MULTI PRINT...
Page 104: Print Settings
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings of the Select and set the items both on the screen in step MULTI SELECT of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
Page 105 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 prioritized. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...
Page 106: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen
Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P26) 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 107: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket
Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural.
Page 108: Screen Display
Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in program AE mode [»] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P42) AF area (P33) Focus (P33) Picture size (P66) Quality (P67) Battery indication (P15) Number of recordable pictures (P124) Built-in memory (P17) F2.8 F2.8 F2.8...
Page 109 Others 34 Burst (P73)/ : Auto bracket (P53)/B: Audio recording (P76) 35 Quick AF (P72)/ : AF assist lamp (P76) 36 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P63) 37 Self-timer mode (P46) ¢ 1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
Page 110: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Page 111 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.
Page 112 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 • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
Page 113: Message Display
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
Page 114 Others [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] >...
Page 115: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or
Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
Page 116 Others • ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE] [AUTO BRACKET] (P53) • $ mode • 9, ô in [SCENE MODE] [PICTURE SIZE] (P66) • $ mode • $ mode [QUALITY] (P67) • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE] [ASPECT RATIO] (P67) [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P67) •...
Page 117 Others • [TEXT STAMP] (P92) Pictures recorded without setting the clock • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • Pictures taken with Y or X [ASPECT CONV.] (P94) • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio •...
Page 118: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P118–123). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P25) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 119 Others 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. > Set auto bracket (P53), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode or [BURST] (P73) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF]. The subject is not focused properly. • The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. >...
Page 120: Lcd Monitor
Others Dynamic tracking does not work even after touching the subject. > Touch a subject-specific color if the subject has a different color from the periphery. (P47) Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject. •...
Page 121 Others The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash is activated twice when red-eye reduction (P42) has been set. Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P95) is set to [ON]. •...
Page 122 Others A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures. • This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
Page 123 Others A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P76) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. •...
Page 124: 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 125 Others Aspect ratio (9M): (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360) › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1220 1700 1360...
Page 126 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio ÷ ö ù ø ý ü ÿ þ Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 5 min 43 s (Approx. 50 MB) 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s 22 s 22 s 2 min...
Page 127: Specifications
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera...
Page 128 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second (2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.) Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 20 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600...
Page 129 Approx. 175 g/6.17 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A39B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V...
Page 130: Digital Camera Accessory System
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure DMW-BCE10PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-CHTZ3PP Semi Hard Case DMW-HDC2 Component Cable RP-SDV16GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDV08GU1K 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM04GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDV04GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM02GU1A...
Page 131: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Page 132: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...
Page 133: 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 134 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 135: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)
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 Accessory Purchases 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 136: 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 137 Others Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé (four à micro-ondes, téléviseur, équipement de jeux vidéo, etc.). • Si vous utilisez l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléviseur, les radiations électromagnétiques pourraient nuire au son et à l’image. • N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléphone cellulaire; cela pourrait entraîner un bruit nuisible à...
Page 138: Index
Others Others Index DPOF Print Setting ........96 Dual Play .............81 AC Adaptor ........100, 102 Easy Organize ..........84 Access Indication ........17 Economy Mode ...........24 Aerial Photo Mode ........60 Exposure Compensation ......52 AF Assist Lamp ...........76 Extended Optical Zoom ......34 AF Mode .............71 EZ ...........34, 35, 66, 124 Aperture-priority AE ......48, 51 Aspect Ratio .........61, 67, 124...
Page 139 Others MF m/ft ............26 Self-timer ............ 46 Minimum Shutter Speed ......75 Setup Menu ..........23 Motion Picture Mode ........61 Shutter Volume ........... 24 Multi Playback ..........79 Shutter-priority AE ........ 49, 51 Multiple ............70 Slide Show ..........77 Snow Mode ..........
Page 140 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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