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Panasonic LUMIXDMC-FX100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FX100
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Cover Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX100 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1K32...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to thank components, menu items, etc. of your Digital you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat different from Camera. Please read these Operating...
  • Page 3 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 4 Before Use – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • The battery charger is in the standby – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) condition when the AC power is supplied. – MultiMediaCard The primary circuit is always “live” as long as More specific information about memory the battery charger is connected to an cards that can be used with this unit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) ..40 Taking Pictures using Before Use the Built-in Flash........42 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..46 Compensating the Exposure ....47 Information for Your Safety .......2 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ..48 Changing the sensitivity according Preparation to the movement of the subject being recorded ........49...
  • Page 6 • [AF ASSIST LAMP] ......80 Specifications ........134 • [SLOW SHUTTER] ......81 • [COL.EFFECT]........82 • [PICT.ADJ.] ........82 Advanced (Playback) Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)........83 Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)........84 Using the Playback Zoom .......85 Playing Back Motion Pictures/ Pictures with Audio........86 Creating still pictures from a motion picture........87 Using the [PLAY] mode menu....90...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Names of the Components Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Cable USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM •...
  • Page 8 (P34) button 115) 20 [DC IN] socket (P108, 111) 11 12 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (optional) is connected to it. 15 16 10 Camera ON/OFF switch...

  • Page 9: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P14) 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.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation • Charging is complete when the Charging the Battery [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after with the Charger about 130 minutes). • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes, read P11. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 3 Detach the battery after charging is 1 Attach the battery with attention to completed.

  • Page 11: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • Temperature: 23 °C/ same as above. Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢ • The [CHARGE] indicator lights when • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card charging starts. (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes •...

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    To remove the card, push the card be damaged. Be particularly careful while until it clicks, then pull the card out the built-in memory or the card is being upright. accessed. (P22) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. - 12 -...

  • Page 13: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    Please confirm the latest information on the play back pictures on a card. following website. ∫ Card (optional) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs • The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card (This Site is English only.) and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, • Refer to...

  • Page 14: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 1 Press [MENU/SET]. (Clock Set) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time. ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P69) •...

  • Page 15: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. 3 Press 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 16: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation ∫ Basic About the Mode Dial Normal picture mode (P24) If you turn on this unit and then rotate the Use this mode for normal recording. mode dial, you can not only switch between recording and playback but also Simple mode (P27) switch to macro mode to take a close-up...

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Preparation ∫ Setting menu items Setting the Menu • The following example shows how to set [AUDIO REC.] when normal picture mode ∫ Displaying the menu screens ] is selected. Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed.

  • Page 18: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen About the Setup Menu Press [MENU/SET]. • When the mode dial is set to [ • Set items as required. ], you can also close the • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the menu screen by pressing the shutter initial settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 19 Preparation • The status indicator lights while the LCD [POWER SAVE] monitor is turned off. Press any button to (Turning off this unit automatically.) turn on the LCD monitor again. Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU •...
  • Page 20 Preparation [GUIDE LINE] [VOLUME] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU MENU /SET /SET select the item to set. (P17) select the item to set. (P17) Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 when taking pictures.
  • Page 21 Preparation [RESET] [SCENE MENU] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and MENU MENU /SET /SET select the item to set. (P17) select the item to set. (P17) The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are Set the screen that will appear when the reset to the initial settings.

  • Page 22: Lcd Monitor Display/Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Preparation • The access indication lights red when LCD Monitor Display/ pictures are being recorded on the Switching the LCD built-in memory (or the card). – When using the built-in memory Monitor Display ∫ Screen display in normal picture mode –...
  • Page 23 Preparation • Refer to P116 for information about other screen displays. ∫ Switching the screen display You can change the screen display by pressing [DISPLAY]. This allows you to display information while taking pictures such as the picture size or the number of recordable pictures or take pictures without displaying any information.

  • Page 24: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. F2.8 1/30 • The focus indication 2 lights green and the AF area 1 turns from white to green.
  • Page 25 Basic ∫ Using the flash ∫ Focusing (P26, 51) If the camera determines that the place where If you select normal picture mode [ ], the the picture is being taken is dark, the flash is picture is automatically focused (AF= Auto activated when the shutter button is pressed Focus).
  • Page 26 Basic ∫ When you want to take a picture of a ∫ Direction detection function subject outside the AF area (AF/AE Pictures recorded with the camera held Lock) vertically are played back vertically (rotated). When recording a picture of people with a (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P95) is set to...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic ∫ Settings in Simple mode Taking Pictures in [PICT.MODE] Simple Mode Suitable for enlarging the [ENLARGE] pictures to be printed to 8qk10q size, letter size etc. This mode allows beginners to take pictures Suitable for regular size easily. Only the basic functions appear in the [4qk6q/ printing.
  • Page 28 Basic • The settings for [WORLD TIME], ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode [MONITOR], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP], In simple mode, other settings are fixed as [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] follows. For more information about each in the [SETUP] menu (P18) also affect setting, refer to the page indicated.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Picture size and maximum zoom Taking Pictures with the magnification Zoom (±: Available, —: Not available) Aspect Maximum Picture size Extra opti- ratio zoom magnifi- Using the Optical Zoom/Using the (P28, 75) cal zoom (P74) cation (Tele) Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) (12M) (10.5M) 3.6k...

  • Page 30: Using The Easy Zoom

    Basic Using the Easy zoom • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. You can zoom at high speed from Wide to •...
  • Page 31 Basic • The picture size within the Extra optical zoom range changes to the following. The • Press [E.ZOOM] firmly until the zoom colour of the zoom bar and the picture size function is activated. displayed on the screen change colour at •...

  • Page 32: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic ∫ Entering the digital zoom range Using the Digital Zoom The on-screen zoom indication may Further extending the zoom momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or A maximum of 14.3k zoom can be achieved releasing the zoom lever once and then...

  • Page 33: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic ∫ Enlarging the picture Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ (T). • Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a 4k magnification and then rotate it even more for a 8k magnification. When you rotate You can check the recorded pictures while still the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] after...

  • Page 34: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Basic • In review playback in recording mode and Playing back/Deleting in multi playback (P83), the pictures can Pictures only be forwarded or rewound one by one. • This camera is based on the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” which The picture data on the built-in memory is was established by the “JEITA (Japan played back or deleted when a card is not...
  • Page 35 Basic ∫ To delete a single picture 3 Press 2/1 to select the picture and 1 Press [ then press 4 to set. ] while the picture is being played back. (Only when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 36 Basic 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MENU /SET • When you delete pictures, only pictures in either of the built-in memory or the card can be deleted. (You cannot delete pictures in both the built-in memory and the card at the same time.) •...

  • Page 37: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor In recording mode Changing the information displayed DISPLAY/LCD MODE A LCD monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. D Normal display • When the menu screen appears, the E Display with histogram ¢2 [DISPLAY] button is not activated.
  • Page 38 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line In playback mode When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the 1ST DAY size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
  • Page 39 Advanced (Recording pictures) Examples of histogram 100 _ 0001 F2.8 1/200 ISO100 10:00 1.DEC.2007 100 _ 0001 F2.8 1/100 ISO100 10:00 1.DEC.2007 100 _ 0001 F2.8 1/50 ISO100 10:00 1.DEC.2007 A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Overexposed ¢ Histogram •...

  • Page 40: Brightening The Lcd Monitor (Power Lcd/High Angle Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The LCD monitor Brightening the LCD Monitor [POWER LCD] becomes brighter and (Power LCD/High angle mode) easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors. The LCD monitor is • If the mode dial is set [ ] and [ ], the [HIGH ANGLE] easier to see when taking...
  • Page 41 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling Power LCD or High angle mode • If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power LCD mode or High angle mode. •...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using : AUTO the Built-in Flash The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then...
  • Page 43 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording : Slow sync./Red-eye mode reduction¢ The available flash settings depend on the If you take a picture with a dark recording mode. background landscape, this feature will (±: Available, —: Not available, slow the shutter speed when the flash is ¥: Initial setting) activated so that the dark background...
  • Page 44 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting may change if the • The available flash range is an recording mode is changed. Set the flash approximation. setting again if necessary. • In [HIGH SENS.] (P60) in scene mode, the • The flash setting is memorised even if the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to camera is turned off.
  • Page 45 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Shutter speed • Do not look directly at the flash at close Flash setting (Sec.) range when it is activated. • If you bring the flash too close to an : AUTO object, the object may be distorted or : AUTO/...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you press [MENU/SET] while the Taking Pictures with the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is Self-timer cancelled. • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way 1 Press 2 [ to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 47: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Compensating the 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure Exposure with 2/1. 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. •...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • When setting auto bracket and burst mode Taking Pictures using simultaneously, auto bracket will be Auto Bracket performed. • When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically the [SETUP] menu.

  • Page 49: Changing The Sensitivity According To The Movement Of The Subject Being Recorded

    Advanced (Recording pictures) the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter Changing the sensitivity speed faster. according to the movement of the subject being recorded 1/125 ISO800 • Noise is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a subject with no movement by The camera detects the movement of the decreasing the ISO sensitivity.
  • Page 50 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶] • When the flash is activated, the ISO sensitivity is automatically increased to a maximum of [ISO640]. (When the highest ISO sensitivity is set to a setting other than [ISO400].) •...

  • Page 51: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Close-up Pictures • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer in macro mode. • When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the This mode allows you to take close-up distance between the camera and the pictures of a subject, e.g.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Press [MENU/SET] and then perform Taking pictures that steps to change the scene match the scene being mode. recorded ∫ About the information (Scene mode) • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a scene mode in step , explanations about each scene mode are displayed.

  • Page 53: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] [SOFT SKIN] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) menu and select a scene mode. (P52) The person stands out from the background This allows you to achieve a smoother and has a healthier complexion.

  • Page 54: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] • The focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU • You can take a picture of yourself with audio /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) (P76).

  • Page 55: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] [SPORTS] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) menu and select a scene mode. (P52) This allows you to take pictures of a wide Set here when you want to take pictures of landscape.

  • Page 56: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] [NIGHT SCENERY] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) menu and select a scene mode. (P52) This allows you to take pictures of a person This allows you to take vivid pictures of the...

  • Page 57: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] [PARTY] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) menu and select a scene mode. (P52) This mode allows you to take pictures of food Select this when you want to take pictures at with a natural hue without being affected by a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.

  • Page 58: [Candle Light]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [CANDLE LIGHT] [BABY1]/[BABY2] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET This mode allows you to take pictures with a menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 59: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] • The focus range becomes the same as Press [ MENU ] to display the [SCENE MODE] macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) ¶] Select this when you want to take pictures of •...

  • Page 60: [Sunset]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SUNSET] [HIGH SENS.] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) menu and select a scene mode. (P52) Select this when you want to take pictures of Select this for high-sensitivity processing.

  • Page 61: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The recorded picture becomes slightly [HI-SPEED BURST] rougher. This is not a malfunction. • You can take pictures suitable for 4 Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET 10k15 cm printing. menu and select a scene mode. (P52) •...

  • Page 62: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Starry sky mode [STARRY SKY] • The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET taking pictures with the self-timer.

  • Page 63: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] [BEACH] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) menu and select a scene mode. (P52) This mode allows you to take beautiful This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of fireworks exploding in the night pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc.

  • Page 64: [Snow]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SNOW] [AERIAL PHOTO] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P52) menu and select a scene mode. (P52) This allows you to take pictures that show the This mode allows you to take pictures through snow as white as possible at a ski resort or a...

  • Page 65: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for the aspect Motion Picture Mode ratio and the picture quality 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD If you selected [ ] on the screen shown Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. in step • Depending on the type of the card, the card Item Picture size access indication may appear for a while [30fps16:9L] after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 67: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date Recording which Day of (e.g.: The following are examples of the the Vacation You Take screen in normal picture mode [ the Picture 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date 6 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return The travel date is automatically cancelled if date and then press [MENU/SET]. 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]...

  • Page 69: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the Time at (Perform steps the Travel Destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press (World Time) [MENU/SET] to set. If you set your home area and the travel destination area when travelling abroad etc., MENU the local time at the travel destination area...
  • Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the first destination area is displayed on the top time, the screen returns to the screen shown right of the screen and the time difference in step 1 of “Setting the home area from the home area is displayed at the...

  • Page 71: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) – [METERING MODE] Using the [REC] Mode – [W.BALANCE] Menu – [SENSITIVITY] – [PICT.SIZE] – [QUALITY] Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting colour effect, picture adjustment etc. The menu items that can be set differ depending on the recording mode.

  • Page 72: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto white balance will work within this [W.BALANCE] range. Adjusting the hue for a more Blue sky natural picture Cloudy sky (Rain) Shade TV screen Sunlight Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU White fluorescent light /SET and select the item to set.
  • Page 73 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] and then press About the white balance [MENU/SET]. • When you take a picture with the flash, the 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper white balance may not be properly adjusted etc.

  • Page 74: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P71) and select the item to set.

  • Page 75: [Pict.size]/[Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (12M) 4000k3000 pixels Setting a picture size and quality that match your use of the pictures (8M EZ) 3264k2448 pixels (5M EZ) 2560k1920 pixels (3M EZ) 2048k1536 pixels (2M EZ) 1600k1200 pixels Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu...

  • Page 76: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] • The number of pixels that can be selected Recording still pictures with audio differs depending on the aspect ratio. If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra optical Zoom”.

  • Page 77: [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] [AF MODE] Deciding the method to measure Setting the focus method brightness Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU /SET Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P71) MENU /SET...

  • Page 78: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ ] or [ [STABILIZER] • You can focus on the subject more quickly Detecting jitter and compensating than other AF modes. for it • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 79: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The camera automatically detects the jitter [BURST] and the movement of the subject and Taking Pictures using Burst displays these on the indicator. • We recommend using a bright subject with high contrast for the subject movement demonstration.

  • Page 80: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] • When the burst mode setting is set to Focusing in low light conditions Unlimited becomes easier – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality.

  • Page 81: [Slow Shutter]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SLOW SHUTTER] • Be careful about the following when using Recording bright pictures in dark the AF assist lamp. places – Do not look at the AF assist lamp at close range. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.

  • Page 82: [Col.effect]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COL.EFFECT] [PICT.ADJ.] Setting colour effects for the Adjusting the picture quality for recorded pictures the recorded pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set.

  • Page 83: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) ∫ Example of 25 screens Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [W] to display multiple screens. ∫ To return to normal playback (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 84: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Displaying Pictures by 4 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press Recording Date [MENU/SET]. (Calendar Playback) • The picture that was selected will appear. ∫ To return to the 1 screen playback screen You can display pictures by recording date After the calendar screen is displayed, rotate using the calendar playback function.

  • Page 85: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the playback zoom Using the Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] or Zoom press [MENU/SET]. ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Press [ 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES].

  • Page 86: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during motion picture Pictures/Pictures with playback. Audio Fast rewind Fast forward • The camera returns to normal motion picture playback when 2/1 is released. ∫ Motion pictures To pause Press 2/1 to select a picture with a Press 3 during motion picture playback.

  • Page 87: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) Creating still pictures from a motion picture • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P20) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with You can create a single still picture (with 1 this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.
  • Page 88 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Saving a single still picture with When a motion picture with [ 9 screens from the motion picture ]or [ ] was selected • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] [W] The recorded motion picture is created using to display the 9 screens playback screen.
  • Page 89 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To stop using the 9 screens playback 4 Press 3 to select [YES] and then screen press [MENU/SET]. After the 9 screens playback screen is displayed, rotate the zoom lever several times towards [ ] (T) or press [MENU/SET]. The screen returns to the paused motion picture playback screen.

  • Page 90: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P91) : [FAVORITE] (P92) : [CATEGORY] (P93) You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE DISP.] (P95) mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc.

  • Page 91: [Slide Show]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3 to select [START] and then [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order for a press [MENU/SET]. fixed duration (Screen when [ALL] is selected) Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P90) This is recommended when playing back pictures on a TV screen.

  • Page 92: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Setting the audio, duration and effect [FAVORITE] Select [DURATION], [EFFECT] or [AUDIO] on Setting your favourite pictures the screen shown in step and set. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU Can be set to [1SEC.], /SET and select the item to set.

  • Page 93: [Category]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Deleting all favourites [CATEGORY] 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in Searching by recording information step and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET [MENU/SET].
  • Page 94 Advanced (Playback) • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] (W) Recording information [CATEGORY] to display 9 screens and rotate the zoom e.g. scene modes lever towards [ ] (T) to enlarge the [PORTRAIT], picture up to 16a. [SOFT SKIN], •...

  • Page 95: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Recording a slide show [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] If you record a category slide show, you can To display the picture rotated play it back by selecting [ ] in [SLIDE SHOW] on page 91. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set.

  • Page 96: [Date Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4 to select the direction to [DATE STAMP] rotate the picture and then press Stamping information such as the [MENU/SET]. date on the recorded pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set.
  • Page 97 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and • If you set [DATE STAMP] for a picture with then press4. a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below.
  • Page 98 Advanced (Playback) 5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close • When you print pictures stamped with the menu. the date stamp, the date will be printed ] A appears on • The date stamp icon [ over the stamped date if you set date the screen if the picture has been printing at the photo printing store or on stamped with the date stamp.

  • Page 99: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting [DPOF PRINT] 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to Setting the picture to print and the print and then press 3/4 to set the number of prints number of prints. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set.
  • Page 100 Advanced (Playback) ∫ To print the date 2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close After setting the number of prints, set/cancel the menu. printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. ∫ To cancel all settings 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 101: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings [PROTECT] Perform the same operation as in Preventing accidental erasure of “[DPOF PRINT]”. (P99 100) pictures Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET • If you press [MENU/SET] while cancelling and select the item to set.

  • Page 102: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] [RESIZE] Adding audio after taking pictures Making the picture size smaller Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P90) and select the item to set.

  • Page 103: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] [TRIMMING] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P90) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 104: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] [ASPECT CONV.] and then press [MENU/SET]. Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 picture Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P90) You can convert pictures taken with a [ aspect ratio to a [...

  • Page 105: [Copy]

    Advanced (Playback) 3 Press 2/1 to determine the [COPY] horizontal position and press the Copying the picture data shutter button to set. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P90) You can copy recorded picture data from the built-in memory to a card or vice versa.

  • Page 106: [Format]

    ] is selected, that picture is not copied. • It may take time to copy the picture data. • 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 107 Advanced (Playback) • Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data including any protected pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting. • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting.

  • Page 108: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (optional).
  • Page 109 Connecting to other equipment [Macintosh] • The data for up to 999 pictures recorded by The drive is displayed on the screen. the camera can be included in 1 folder. If the • The drive is displayed as [LUMIX] when you number of pictures exceeds 999, another connect the camera with no card inserted.
  • Page 110 Connecting to other equipment the pictures on the built-in memory. If a card ∫ About the PTP connection is inserted, you can edit or access the If the OS is “Windows XP”, “Windows Vista” pictures on it. or “Mac OS X”, you can connect in PTP mode •...

  • Page 111: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Set the mode dial to [ 3 Connect the camera to a printer via By connecting the camera directly to a printer the USB connection cable A supporting PictBridge via the USB connection (supplied).
  • Page 112 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting a single picture and printing it ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and 1 Press 3. then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and PictBridge 100 _ 0001 then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 113 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] prints, the paper size and the page and then press [MENU/SET]. layout Select and set each item in step MULTI SELECT • When you want to print pictures in a paper PRINT START size or a layout which is not supported by the PRINT WITH DATE...
  • Page 114 Connecting to other equipment • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable unit) when the cable disconnection warning icon Settings on the printer are ] is displayed. (Depending on the printer, prioritised.

  • Page 115: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen • Depending on the aspect setting, black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

  • Page 116: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display F2.8 1/30 In recording (after settings) 15 Burst (P79) In recording : Audio recording (P65, 76) Recording in normal picture mode [ 16 White balance (P72) (Initial setting) 17 ISO sensitivity (P74) Recording mode : ISO limit (P49) ISOMAX ISOMAX...
  • Page 117 Others 10 Operation for backlight compensation 27 Current date and time/ (P28) Travel destination setting (P69): • This is displayed for about 5 seconds 11 Current date and time when the camera is turned on, after • This is displayed for about 5 seconds setting the clock and after switching from when the camera is turned on, after playback mode to recording mode.
  • Page 118 Others 17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P67) 18 Audio playback (P86) 100 _ 0001 Motion picture mode (P86): PLAY AUDIO PLAY MOTION PICTURE 1ST DAY 19 Stamped with date stamp indication (P96) F2.8 1/30 ISO100 20 Favourites (P92)

  • Page 119: Cautions For Use

    Others Always use the supplied cords and cables. Cautions for Use If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them. ∫ Optimal use of the camera Do not extend the cords or the cables. Take care not to drop or knock the unit or Do not spray the camera with insecticides put a lot of pressure on it.
  • Page 120 Others Store the removed battery in the battery ∫ About the LCD monitor carrying case (supplied). • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours 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 121 • Put the card in the card case or the storage the camera breaks down due to bag after use and when storing or carrying inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not the card. be liable for any damage suffered due to loss •...

  • Page 122: Message Display

    Others Message Display [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] Confirmation messages or error messages There is no space left on the built-in memory will be displayed on the screen in some or the card. cases. •...
  • Page 123 Others [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/ Use a card compatible with this unit. (P4, 13) [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if • The AV cable is connected to the camera. using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ∫ Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded. If you return the menu settings to the initial • Is the mode dial correctly set? settings at the time of purchase, the condition • Is there any memory remaining on the may improve.
  • Page 125 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 9: A reddish vertical line appears on the optical image stabilizer is not effective. LCD monitor when the shutter button • The shutter speed will become slower and is pressed halfway or when recording the optical image stabilizer function may motion pictures.
  • Page 126 Others ∫ LCD monitor ∫ Flash 1: The LCD monitor sometimes turns off 1: The flash is not activated. although the camera is turned on. • Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF • Have you set economy mode? (P19) –...
  • Page 127 Others 5: White round spots like soap bubbles 2: The picture is not played back. appear on the recorded picture. • Is the mode dial set to playback [ • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or • If you take a the card? picture with the The pictures on the built-in memory...
  • Page 128 Others 3: The motion pictures cannot be played ∫ Others back on a TV. 1: An unreadable language was selected • Are you trying to play back the motion by mistake. pictures by directly inserting the card in • Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] the card slot of the TV? menu icon [ ] and then select the [...
  • Page 129 Others 11: The file numbers are recorded in 5: The camera becomes warm. ascending order. • The surface of the camera may become • If the battery is inserted or removed warm during use. This does not affect the when the camera is not turned off, the performance or quality of the camera.

  • Page 130: Number Of Recordable Pictures And 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 131 Others Aspect ratio (10.5M): (7M EZ): (4.5M EZ): Picture size (4000k2672 pixels) (3264k2176 pixels) (2560k1712 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1070 1700 4 GB 1430...
  • Page 132 Others Aspect ratio (3.5M EZ): (2M EZ): Picture size (2560k1440 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1020 1720 2 GB 1040 2040 1800 3410 4 GB...
  • Page 133 Others Aspect ratio 30fps 10fps 15fps Picture quality setting 16:9L 16:9L 16:9H Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 22 s 32 MB 14 s 50 s 12 s 64 MB 33 s 1 min 45 s 29 s 128 MB 1 min 11 s 3 min 35 s 1 min 1 s 256 MB...
  • Page 134 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: 12,200,000 pixels 1/1.72 q CCD, total pixel number 12,400,000 pixels, Primary Image sensor: colour filter Optical 3.6 k zoom, f l 6.0 mm to 21.4 mm (35 mm film camera Lens:...
  • Page 135 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: 8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 25 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/ 80/100/200/400/800/1250/1600...
  • Page 136 Others Quality: Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding Picture with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)i“QuickTime” (picture with audio) Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG”...

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