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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DMC-FZ2PP
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FZ2PP Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0E58...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Dear Customer, Carefully observe copyright laws. We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of pre-recorded tapes or thank you for purchasing this Panasonic discs or other published or Digital Camera. Please read these broadcast material for purposes Operating Instructions carefully and keep other than your own private use may them handy for future reference.
  • Page 3 Panasonic Way, protection against harmful interference Secaucus, NJ in a residential installation. This 07094 equipment generates, uses, and can Support Contact: Panasonic radiate radio frequency energy and, if Consumer not installed and used in accordance Electronics with the instructions, may cause...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Taking Pictures using Panning Mode ..50 Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Safety Mode............. 51 Taking Pictures using Spot Mode ..... 52 Information for Your Safety ...... 2 Compensating the Exposure ....53 Preparation Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure Standard Accessories ......

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) ........105 The Menu Items ........93 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ..106 Cautions for Use........95 Customer Services Directory Warning Indications........ 99 (For USA Only) ........108 Troubleshooting........100 Index ............

  • Page 6: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Preparation Names of the Components [Front View] 1 Flash Sensor (P37) 2 Lens 3 Flash 4 Microphone (P33, P42, P77) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P41) [Top View] 6 Lens Barrel 7 Lens Ring (P19, P63) 8 Mode Dial (P25) 9 Shutter Button (P24) 10 Single/Burst Mode Button (P62) 11 Zoom Lever (P34, P35)
  • Page 7 Preparation [Left View] 27 A/V OUT Socket (P87) 28 USB Socket (5pin) (P88) 29 Terminal Door [Right View] 30 Strap Eyelet (P21) 31 DC IN Socket (P14) 32 DC IN Terminal Door (P14) [Bottom View] 33 Memory Card/Battery Door (P12, P15) 34 Memory Card/Battery Door Open Lever (P12, P15) 35 Tripod Receptacle...

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

    Preparation LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 1600 ISO100 C-AF F2.8 1/25 FOCUS [In recording] 19 Auto Bracket (P54) 1 REC mode 20 Current date and time (P28) 2 Flash mode (P36) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the 3 White balance (P58) power or setting the clock.
  • Page 9 Preparation 3 4 5 1600 F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 NOV.11.2003 10:00 NOV.11.2003 [Recording in Simple mode] [In playback] 1 Flash mode (P36) 1 Playback mode 2 Burst mode (P62) 2 DPOF (P71) (White): 3 Focus indication (P31) DPOF setting for printing 4 Jitter alert (P30) (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

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

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery Connect the AC cable. • The [POWER] indicator A lights. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor. (1 # 2) • The [CHARGE] indicator B lights and charging starts.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Battery

    Preparation Inserting the Battery [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. (P37) [Inserting the battery] Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door.

  • Page 13: Battery Indicator

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

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Preparation Using the AC Adaptor If you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is retracted. Connect the AC cable.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Card

    • If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify whether the direction of the card is correct. • We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card) • If the card is not fully inserted, the card may...
  • Page 16 Preparation ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) When the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 1600 removable external cards. The reading/ writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast.

  • Page 17: Turning Power On/Off

    Preparation Turning Power on/off Set the power switch to [ON]. • The power indicator 1 lights. Set the power switch to [OFF]. ≥ ≥ ª Power indicator Lighting: ≥ ≥ • When turning the power switch to [ON] Blinking: • When the Memory Card/battery door is opened •...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)

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

  • Page 19: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When using the camera in bright sunlight, the lens hood should be installed. This will minimize lens flare and ghosting, thus improving the overall quality of the photo. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is retracted.
  • Page 20 Preparation ª Temporarily storing the lens hood You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is retracted. •...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Strap To remove the cover, gently squeeze both sides of the cover as shown in picture 1. Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting in the direction of the arrow. • Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it is detached.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Lens Cap

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

  • Page 23: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes as shown below. DISPLAY [Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback] A LCD monitor B Viewfinder REC 1 / 4 REC 1 / 4 SETUP SETUP W.BALANCE...

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

    Preparation The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) The shutter button is activated in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”. Pressing halfway 1 • Focus and exposure are locked. Pressing fully 2 • The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts.

  • Page 25: The Mode Dial

    Preparation The Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial. : Playback (P64) Playback recorded images. : Simple mode (P31) Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many features.
  • Page 26 Preparation : Sports mode (P49) When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action photos easily. : Panning mode (P50) Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background.

  • Page 27: Operating The Menu

    Preparation Operating the Menu By operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for [ ]) or the playback mode.

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

    Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time. You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button while the message is displayed. You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

  • Page 29: Recording Images (Basic)

    Recording images (basic) Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken. (Refer to P45 for aperture-priority. Refer to P46 for shutter-priority.) [Preparation] •...
  • Page 30 Recording images (basic) • If the shutter button is pressed all the way, at once, the camera may not focus properly. An alternative to first pressing halfway is to enable Continuous AF. • Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button.

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. Set the mode dial to Simple mode Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 32: Checking The Captured Picture (Review)

    Recording images (basic) Checking the Captured Picture (Review) After taking a picture, when auto review (P82) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for 1 or 3 seconds, but you can also check the picture by following the methods shown below.

  • Page 33: Recording Motion Images

    (with the first frame). • Recording could suddenly stop when recording motion images with cards other than a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When the motion image recorded with this camera is played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or pictures may not be able to be played back.

  • Page 34: Using The Optical Zoom

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

  • Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom

    Recording images (basic) Using the Digital Zoom It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times. (In the burst mode/auto bracket, the digital zoom magnifies 2 more times, reaching a maximum of 24 times) [Preparation]...

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

    Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] and exposure compensation) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press [ OPEN] button to open the Flash.
  • Page 37 Recording images (basic) : Forced OFF When you do not open the flash, this mode is set. Even in dark places, the flash does not fire. Set it when you take pictures in places where using flash is not allowed. In this time, the shutter speed is set between 1/8th and 1/2000th.

  • Page 38: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer

    Recording images (basic) Using the Optical Image Stabilizer When using this function, you can minimize jitter. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [STABILIZER]. Press 2/1 to select [ON]/[OFF]. Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 39: Using The Af Trigger

    Recording images (basic) Using the AF Trigger There are 2 ways to set the auto focus; pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the [FOCUS] button. Using the [FOCUS] button is effective to prefocus the camera. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 40: Using The Continuous Af

    Recording images (basic) Using the Continuous AF This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing, as AF is continuously working without the need to press the shutter button every time. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press 2. • Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below.

  • Page 42: Recording Images (Advanced)

    Recording images (advanced) Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO REC.]. Press 1 to select [ON].

  • Page 43: Changing The Picture Size

    Recording images (advanced) Changing the Picture Size You can choose from among 3 picture size settings. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.SIZE]. Press 2/1 to select the picture size. •...

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

    Recording images (advanced) Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 2 quality levels. (Data Compression Ratio) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY]. Press 2/1 to select the quality. (Data Compression Ratio) •...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With Aperture-Priority Ae

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE When aperture value is set, the shutter speed is automatically set from 1 second to 1/2000th according to the subject brightness. (However, the speed range is changed from 1/30th to 1/2000th when flash fires.) Altering the aperture value changes the depth of field of the picture.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With Shutter-Priority Ae

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE When the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness. e.g.: when you want to record a moving subject, set the shutter speed higher to make the picture more stable.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using Macro Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Macro Mode When you take pictures from a distance closer, set the camera in macro mode [ ]. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide). •...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using Portrait Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode Portrait mode is for taking portrait shots. It makes the subject stand out from the background. We recommend placing the subject close by and allowing for proper distance between subject and background. Please note that this mode is suitable for outdoor situations under sunlight.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures Using Sports Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Sports Mode When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable to take photos of the subject from distances of more than 16.4 feet (5 m) and in daylight situations.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures Using Panning Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Panning Mode Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background. In very bright summer daylight, if the shutter speed cannot be set slow enough to blur the background, please use the ND filter...

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures Using Night Portrait Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode The Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. This unique feature allows you to photograph close subjects against the natural night background. Since the shutter speed is slow, we highly recommend using a tripod to steady the camera.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Using Spot Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a limited area. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area.

  • Page 53: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording images (advanced) Compensating the Exposure In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the exposure correctly. This is a normal situation. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using Auto Exposure (Ae) Bracket

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 55: Using The Af/Ae Lock

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

  • Page 56: Using The Color Effect

    Recording images (advanced) Using the Color Effect This function enables use of color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT]. 1,4 2,3 Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], [WARM] or [B/W].

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

    Recording images (advanced) Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast (Picture Adjustment) This function enables you to adjust the color tone or the contrast. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.]. 1,4 2,3 Press 2/1 to select [NATURAL], [STANDARD] or [VIVID].

  • Page 58: Setting The White Balance

    Recording images (advanced) Setting the White Balance Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In most situations it works fine. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually.
  • Page 59 Recording images (advanced) ª To set manually (White set) Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. Press 1 to set to white set [ Only when setting the white balance again Press 1.

  • Page 60: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording images (advanced) Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with [W.BALANCE] because of different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) •...

  • Page 61: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    Recording images (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting adjusts the camera’s sensitivity to light. Generally, the lower the ISO setting, the better the picture quality will be. Increasing the ISO value will make the camera more sensitive in low light. [Preparation] •...

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode By continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. Number of recordable pictures Burst speed 4 frames/ second 4 frames 7 frames 2 frames/ second 4 frames 7 frames [Preparation] •...

  • Page 63: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

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

  • Page 64: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playback Playback Playing Back Still Pictures Set the mode dial to playback [ • The last recorded picture is played back. Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the next picture. • Every time you press 2/1, the previous (next) picture is played back.

  • Page 65: Playing Back Still Pictures With Audio

    Playback Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio Set the mode dial to playback [ Press 2/1 to select the file with 1, 1 ] 2. audio icon [ Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the audio. • You can hear audio from the speaker ª...

  • Page 66: Images Multi Playback

    Playback 9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ • Multi playback (9 frames) starts. Press 3/4/2/1 to select images. •...

  • Page 67: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback Using the Playback Zoom During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. (2 times/4 times/8 times/16 times) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ • The more the zoom lever rotates towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio increases.

  • Page 68: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playback Playing Back Motion Images [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) Press 2/1 to select the file with the ] 1. motion image icon [ Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the motion image. •...

  • Page 69: Deleting Images

    Editing Editing Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) • When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P74) [Delete single image] Press 2/1 to select the image to be 1,3,4...
  • Page 70 Editing [Delete multi images] It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once. Press [ ] 2 times. Select [MULTI DELETE] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select the images to be 1 2,3,4,6,7 deleted. 2,3,4 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.

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

    Editing Writing the Print Information to the Card (DPOF Setting) DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to designate which images will be printed. In order to use DPOF to designate which photos will be printed, the printer you use must also support DPOF.
  • Page 72 Editing [Multi copy setting] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select the image. 2,3,4,5 Press 3/4 to select the number of sheets to be printed.
  • Page 73 Editing [To cancel all settings] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then press 1. When this message is displayed 2,3,4,5 “CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS?”, press 2 to select [YES]. 2,3,4,5 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.

  • Page 74: Protecting Images On The Card

    Editing Protecting Images on the Card Using this feature, important photos can be protected from accidentally being deleted. This feature cannot protect photos or any data on the Card if the entire card is formatted. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ].

  • Page 75: Technical Use

    Technical use Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW] and then press 1.
  • Page 76 Technical use • In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available. • The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing. • When setting [AUDIO] to [ON], the still picture with audio is played back for 5 seconds (audio recording)/Max 10 seconds (audio dubbing).

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

    Technical use Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO DUB.] and then press 1.

  • Page 78: Resizing Recorded Pictures

    Technical use Resizing Recorded Pictures It is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume of the picture for the purpose of attaching it to an e-mail or uploading it to a web-site. [Preparation] •...

  • Page 79: Trimming Recorded Pictures

    Technical use Trimming Recorded Pictures It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remaining parts of the picture. 2,3,5,7,8 [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) PLAY 2 / 2 SETUP Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 80: Formatting The Card

    • During formatting, do not turn the power off. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your dealer. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness

    Technical use Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) • Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the display of LCD monitor 1 or Viewfinder 2. (P23) 2,3,4 Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 82: Using The Auto Review

    Technical use Using the Auto Review Recording with the auto review set to [1SEC.]/ [3SEC.], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for 1 or 3 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) 2,3,4 Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 83: Setting Up The Operational Sound

    Technical use Setting up the Operational Sound It is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. • In simple mode, skip this step. Press 3/4 to select [BEEP]. Press 2/1 to adjust the operational sound volume.

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Power Save Mode

    Technical use Setting up the Power Save Mode The Power Save Mode can automatically turn the camera off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE].

  • Page 85: Resetting The File Number

    Technical use Resetting the File Number As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use two or more cards, it may happen that the file numbers on your cards do not start from 0001. Use this function when you insert a new card or perform a new recording on the recorded card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001.

  • Page 86: Initializing The Settings

    Technical use Initializing the settings This feature allows you to easily reset the camera to the factory default settings. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. 2,3,4,5,6,7 Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and then press 1.

  • Page 87: Playing Back Images With A Tv Monitor

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

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Pc

    Technical use Connecting to a PC [Preparation] ® • If your PC uses Microsoft Windows 98 or 98SE, a USB driver must be installed from the CD that is included. If you are using a newer Microsoft operating system such as Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP (Home Edition/ Professional), no USB driver needs to be installed.

  • Page 89: Usb Direct-Print

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

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

    Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P89) Only when DPOF is already set, press 2 to select [SINGLE PICTURE], and DIRECT PRINT then press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. • The message “PLEASE SELECT THE DPOF SINGLE PICTURE TO PRINT”...

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

    Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P89) • Write the print information to the card (DPOF setting). (P71) DIRECT PRINT Press 1 to select [DPOF PICTURE]. • Press the [MENU] button, and you can change the DPOF setting.

  • Page 92: After Use

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

  • Page 93: The Menu Items

    Others Others The Menu Items REC mode menu REC 1 / 4 SETUP 1 W.BALANCE (P58) 2 AE MODE (P29, P45, P46) W.BALANCE AUTO 3 PICT.SIZE (P43) AE MODE 4 QUALITY (P44) PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU REC 2 / 4 SETUP 5 SPOT MODE (P52) 6 SENSITIVITY (P61)

  • Page 94: Playback Mode Menu

    Others 18 NO.RESET (P85) SETUP 2 / 2 SETUP 19 RESET (P86) 20 CLOCK SET (P28) W.BALANC NO.RESET AE MODE RESET 21 LANGUAGE PICT.SIZE CLOCK SET QUALITY LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT EXIT MENU MENU Simple mode menu • For items without number, refer to those with PICT.MODE the same name in REC mode menu.

  • Page 95: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ª Cautions for Use • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the digital camera for a Keep the digital camera away long period of time. from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, When you use the digital camera video game equipment, etc.).
  • Page 96 Others ª Optimal Use of the Battery After use, be sure to take the card out, and detach the battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion or pull out the AC adaptor from battery. Its ability to generate power is the electrical outlet.
  • Page 97 Others ª Cautions for Storage • Do not bend or drop the card. The card or the recorded content may be Before storing the digital camera, take damaged. the card out and detach the battery. • After use, be sure to remove the card Store all the components in a dry place from the digital camera.
  • Page 98 Others ª SD Slide Show Viewfinder • Do not direct the Viewfinder or lens to If setting the SD Slide Show with the the sun. Internal components may be [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the seriously damaged. supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the message “START SD SLIDE SHOW?”...

  • Page 99: Warning Indications

    Others Warning Indications [NO MEMORY CARD] [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] Insert the Memory Card. After cancelling the protect setting, you can delete or overwrite the image. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] [THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE Cancel the Memory Card lock. DELETED] / [SOME PICTURES CAN’T BE DELETED] [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting The power does not turn on. The display or images on the 1-1: Are the battery and the AC LCD monitor/Viewfinder are not adaptor correctly connected? focused. Check the connection. Set the mode dial to the mode 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? corresponding to the distance to Use a battery that has been the subject.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 2.4 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 2.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels 2,000,000 pixels Image sensor...
  • Page 102 Approx. 12.3 oz/350 g (with Memory Card and battery) Operating Temperature 32oF – 104oF (0oC – 40oC) Operating Humidity 10% – 80% Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Panasonic DE-928A) Information for your safety Input 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.29 A Output DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V 1.2 A...

  • Page 103: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGA-S002A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-LND55 ND Filter DMW-LMC55 MC Protector RP-SDH512 512 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDH256 256 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD128BJ 128 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD064B 64 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD032B 32 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD016B...

  • Page 104: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on...

  • Page 105: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 106: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (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) repair your...
  • Page 107 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (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 108: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985...

  • Page 109: Index

    Others Others Index ......55 ........63 AF/AE Lock ND Filter ....45 ....51 Aperture-priority AE Night Portrait Mode ......77 Audio Dubbing ..54 ....83 Auto Exposure (AE) Bracket Operational Sound ......82 ......34 Auto Review Optical Zoom ......36 ......50 Built-in Flash Panning Mode ......62 ......43 Burst Mode Picture Size...

  • Page 110: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido Prepare las siguientes piezas. • Cámara • Batería • Tarjeta • Adaptador CA • Cable CA • Compruebe el interruptor de alimentación esté ajustado a [OFF] y que el objetivo esté almacenado.
  • Page 111 Memo...
  • Page 112 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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