Panasonic DMC-FZ30PP Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Panasonic Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. DMCFZ30PP - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
  6. Operating instructions manual
Panasonic DMC-FZ30PP Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMC-FZ30PP Operating Instructions Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for DMC-FZ30PP:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Service Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ30PP
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the 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
VQT0R81
Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Panasonic DMC-FZ30PP

Summary of Contents for Panasonic DMC-FZ30PP

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the 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 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    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 broadcast Digital Camera. Please read these material for purposes other than your...
  • Page 3 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 4 • If seawater splashes onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again with a dry cloth. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 5 In case of condensation, turn the camera off and then leave it for about 2 hours. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 6: About These Operating Instructions

    Instructions for using these dials in the operating instructions are given with illustrations that match the screen icons. • Rotate the front dial and rear dial slowly but surely. AE LOCK EVF/LCD DISPLAY MENU A: Front dial B: Rear dial VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Built-in Flash ......... 49 • Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] ....85 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..53 • Quality [QUALITY] ......86 Compensating the Exposure ....54 • Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] ..87 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 8 • Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] ........111 • Aspect ratio conversion [ASPECT CONV.]......113 • Clean-up [CLEAN UP] ....114 • Initializing the Card [FORMAT] ..115 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ......... 116 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM 7 Strap 8 Lens Cap CGR-S006A DE-993B 9 Lens Hood • For information about optional accessories, please refer to “Digital K1HA08CD0007 Camera Accessory System”. (P139) K1HA08CD0008 VFC4124 VYK1P30 VYQ3505 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    4/[REV] Button (P44) 1/Flash Setting Button (P49) 3/Exposure Compensation (P54)/Auto Bracket (P55)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P83)/Flash Output Adjustment (P51)/Backlight Compensation in auto mode (P43) Button 16 Card Door (P15) 17 LCD Monitor open knobs (P26) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 11 35 Lens hood positioning groove (P18) 36 Battery Door Open/Close Lever (P14) 37 Battery Door (P14) 38 Tripod Receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it. 36 37 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    • Do not disassemble or modify the • When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights charger. in green, charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 120 minutes), charging is completed. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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

    Viewfinder time may become shorter in low (Recording conditions comply with CIPA temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ standard.) snowboarding). Number of Approx. 300 pictures recordable pictures (Approx. 150 min) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • Do not remove the battery with the camera turned on since the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • If the card door cannot be completely • We recommend using Panasonic’s closed, remove the card and insert it SD Memory Card. (Use only the again.

  • Page 16: About The Card

    • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] children to prevent swallowing. side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 17: Removing The Lens Cap/Attaching The Strap

    • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the strap so that you can see “L ” logo. UMIX VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 18: Attaching/Removing The Lens Hood

    Press lock release button C and remove the lens hood • Make sure the lens hood is properly attached. ∫ When removing the lens hood Press lock release button C and remove the lens hood VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 19 • If any of the accessories are lost, please • When temporarily storing the lens contact Panasonic’s parts department at hood, you can detach the lens cap and 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada take pictures.

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

    • 2/1: Select the desired item. be printed, even if the store provides a • 3/4: Set date and time. date printing option to your photo. • For the date print setting, refer to P107. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 21: About The Setup Menu

    3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. PLAY ON LCD POWER SAVE 2MIN. MF ASSIST SELECT EXIT MENU • Rotate the front dial A to switch between pages 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 22 ] (P55) or any speed ([ ] and [ ]) on burst mode (P57), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 23 [BEEP] ]: No operational sound ]: Soft operational sound ]: Loud operational sound [SHUTTER] Set to select the volume of shutter sound. ]: No shutter sound ]: Soft shutter sound ]: Loud shutter sound VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 24 [ITALIANO]: Italian [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL Chinese (Traditional) system. Japanese • When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 25: About The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    ¢3 When the number of pictures remaining screen can be turned on and off. is more than 1000 or the time remaining in motion picture mode is more than 1000 seconds, [ ] is displayed. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 26 LCD monitor open knobs. • You can use the LCD monitor only. A:LCD Monitor open knobs • This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 27 • This is convenient when taking pictures of diopter adjustment. flowers etc. that are in a low position. • When using the Viewfinder, close the LCD monitor. • When the LCD monitor is open, the Viewfinder cannot be used. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 28 A: When holding the camera vertically • If you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, use the LCD monitor at the normal angle. • Refer to page P39 for information about jitter (camera shake). VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 29 LCD monitor even when REVIEW1X using the Viewfinder in recording. • When the recording mode is switched to playback mode. • When reviewing pictures. (P44) • When turning the camera on in playback EXIT DELETE mode. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 30 F2.8 1/200 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 100 _ 0001 F2.8 1/100 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 100 _ 0001 F2.8 1/50 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 31: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size

    (2M EZ): (1M EZ): Picture size (1600k1200 pixels) (1280k960 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1370 1 GB 1880 1470 2740 2 GB 1920 3610 2920 5120 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 32 • The numbers are approximations. (The numbers vary depending on the recording condition and the type of the card.) • The number of recordable pictures varies depending on subjects. • The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an approximation. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 33: About The Zoom

    • The indicated zoom magnification is an (Tele) approximation. • When you rotate the zoom ring, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may be shaken. This is not a malfunction. A: Zoom ring VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom

    – When [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu is set to [ ] (P95) • When using the digital zoom, the picture quality becomes deteriorated. • When using the digital zoom, the stabilizer function may not be effective. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 35 • When you set the picture size to [ (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 8M (8 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 36: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    This mode allows you to play back manually adjusted. recorded pictures. : Motion picture mode (P69) : Auto mode (P42) This mode allows you to record motion Even beginners can easily take pictures. pictures. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures

    Blink (green) On (green) indication the shutter button halfway. AF area White to red Turns from or no AF area white to green Sound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times PROGRAM SHIFT F2.8 1/25 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 38 Press the PROGRAM SHIFT shutter button halfway again. F2.8 1/25 • Please do not rotate the zoom ring during auto focus. PROGRAM SHIFT F2.8 1/25 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 39 • When the Program shift is activated, the – [PARTY] (P77) Program shift indication B appears on – [FIREWORKS] (P77) the screen. – [STARRY SKY] (P79) – When you set to a slower shutter speed (P65, 66) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 40 • The Program shift may not be activated • The AE lock icon A appears on the depending on the brightness of the screen. subject. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 41 • In some cases, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication is lit. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    [W.BALANCE] [AUTO] [SENSITIVITY] [AUTO] [AUDIO REC.] [OFF] [METERING ] (Multiple) MODE] [AF MODE] (1-area-focusing) [CONT.AF] [OFF] [AF ASSIST [ON] LAMP] [D.ZOOM] [OFF] [PICT.ADJ.] [STD.] [FLIP ANIM.] Cannot be set [EXT.FLASH] [PRESET] VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 43 • When you use the backlight compensation function, we recommend using the flash. • If you use the flash when the backlight compensation function is activated, the flash setting is fixed to Forced ON VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 44: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Read P62 to operate them. • When the recorded pictures are too bright or dim, compensate the exposure. (P54) 2 Enlarge and shift the picture. REVIEW4X DELETE • : 1k>4k>8k • : 8k>4k>1k VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 45: Taking Close-Up Pictures [Af Macro]

    (0.98 feet) to 7 m (23.0 feet) (Wide). (This is applied when you set the ISO sensitivity to [AUTO].) MACRO FOCUS ∫ Focus range 2 m (6.56 feet) 30 cm (0.98 feet) 2 m (6.56 feet) [AF MACRO] 5 cm (0.16 feet) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    [MENU] button after finishing the setting. • When you stop rotating the focus ring, the MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after. • You can also set [MF ASSIST] to [OFF] on the [SETUP] menu. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 47 – When pressing the shutter button You can focus on the subject with auto halfway focus by selecting [MF] with the focus switch and then sliding down the [FOCUS] button. This is convenient for prefocus. MACRO FOCUS VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 48 • The following will return the AF area to the original position. – Changing the Focus switch to [AF] or [AF MACRO]. – Changing the picture size or aspect. – Turning the camera off. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in the picture) by triggering the flash before actually recording the picture. After that, the flash is activated for actual recording again. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 50 • In motion picture mode [ ] and [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77) or [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode, the flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is opened. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 51 FLASH EXIT SELECT • You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. • The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 52 ] (Daylight) and ] (Flash)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient. • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    (When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it.) CANCEL MENU • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 54: Compensating The Exposure

    • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • Exposure cannot be compensated when Over exposed using [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode. Compensate the exposure toward negative. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    • The auto bracket setting is not canceled the screen. after turning the camera off. • In shutter-priority AE and manual exposure, if the shutter speed is set to more than 1 second auto bracket is disabled. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 56: Optical Image Stabilizer

    The stabilizer function is in standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image. This mode offers a greater degree of stabilization. When image stabilization is not needed or when using the camera with a tripod. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    1 picture. • When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • You cannot take pictures in burst mode when the quality is set to [TIFF] or [RAW]. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 58 • Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an SD Memory Card. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 59: Playback (Basic)

    This is not a malfunction. 1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind • When you keep pressing 2/1, the number of files forwarded/rewound at a time is increased. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 60: Multi Playback (9 Screens, 16 Screens, And 25 Screens)

    • You can switch whether you turn the indications on the LCD monitor on or off by pressing the [DISPLAY] button. • The selected picture’s recording date and number, the total number of recorded pictures, [ ] a favorite, [ VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 61: Using The Playback Zoom

    1 second to check the position of LCD monitor are displayed as in normal the section enlarged. playback mode. • When you press the [MENU] button, the magnification reverts to 1k. 2 Shift the picture. CANCEL DELETE VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 62: Deleting Pictures

    • 1: Play back the next picture. • If you selected [ALL DELETE], do step 2 Delete the picture. 3. (P63). DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL • While deleting the picture, [ ] appears on the screen. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 63 [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ] are 3 Delete the pictures. selected. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT • When using [ALL DELETE], [DELETE ALL PICTURES?] is displayed. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 64: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    You can also change ISO setting from [ISO80], [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) • When the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turn red. F2.8 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 65: Shutter-Priority Ae

    [ISO80], [ISO200] or [ISO400] on the menu.) 1/30 • When the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed on the screen turn red. • When the shutter speed is slow, we recommend using a tripod. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 66: Manual Exposure

    F4.0 1/125 • Indication for the condition of exposure A (manual exposure assistance) appears for about 10 seconds. • When the exposure is not adequate, set the aperture value and the shutter speed again. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 67 [SETUP] menu (P24) while the auto review or review function is activated. Any white saturated area on the picture will appear blinking in black and white. Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to compensate for a better exposure. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 68 • The aperture values in the table above are the values when the zoom ring is rotated to Wide at maximum. • Some of the aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom magnification. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 69: Motion Picture Mode

    [10fpsQVGA] although the picture quality is lower. • Since the file size of [10fpsQVGA] is small, it is suitable for e-mails. • fps (frame per second); This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 70 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Available recording time (seconds) • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine Picture quality setting SD card with SD Logo.) SD Memory 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps • When motion pictures recorded with the...

  • Page 71: [Scene Mode] Menu

    • When you use a flash in scene mode, use minimize the operation. the built-in flash. • The following functions cannot be set in scene mode. – White balance (P82) – ISO sensitivity (P84) – Color effect (P91) – Picture adjustment (P92) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 72: Portrait Mode

    • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • This mode is only suitable for outdoors in the daytime. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 73: Food Mode

    • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 74: Night Portrait Mode

    • When the flash is set, the flash setting is fixed to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction ] and the flash is always activated. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • The setting on the continuous AF is disabled. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 75: Baby Mode

    • For resetting the birthday setting, use in advance, select [WITH AGE] and press [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu (P24). • If you do not want to display the age, select [WITHOUT AGE] and press 1. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 76: Soft Skin Mode

    • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. • If there is a color close to the skin color in the background, that part is also smoothened. • This mode may not be effective in insufficient brightness. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 77: Party Mode

    • When you zoom away from or towards the Red-eye reduction [ subject, repeat steps 2 to 5 since the • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. focus position becomes misaligned. • We recommend using a tripod. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 78: Snow Mode

    • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF snow stand out. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. • The settings on the AF assist lamp and the continuous AF are disabled. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 79: Starry Sky Mode

    Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 80: Panning Mode

    – Select a subject with quick motion. – Prefocus to the point where the subject will arrive. (P48) – Use this mode with burst mode. (P57) Select the best picture from the pictures taken. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 81: Recording Menu Settings

    • Close the menu by pressing the shutter : [EXT.FLASH] (P97) (Displayed button halfway or the [MENU] button after when an extra flash is attached) finishing the setting. : [EX.FLASH BURST] (P99) (Displayed when an extra flash is attached) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 82: White Balance [W.balance]

    (White set 2) (White set) for setting the white balance again (P83) • When setting the white balance to the mode except [AUTO], you can finely adjust the white balance. KlKelvin Color Temperature VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 83 2 Press 3 ( ) several times until • When the color effect is set to any of [WB ADJUST.] appears. [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P91), you cannot finely adjust the white balance. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 84: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE • The ends of the recorded pictures may be REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. cut at printing. Check the picture in (P92) advance. (P135) • Refer to P68 for the shutter speed. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 85: Picture Size [Pict.size]

    (VGA) or 320k240 pixels (QVGA). • When a flip animation is created, the picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. • Pictures may appear like a mosaic depending on the subject or the recording condition. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 86: Quality [Quality]

    • The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject. • The number of remaining pictures displayed on the screen may not correspond with recorded frames. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 87: Audio Recording [Audio Rec.]

    • When audio is recorded with each picture, the total number of pictures that can be stored on each card will slightly decrease. • If you rotate the focus ring or zoom ring, a grinding noise may be recorded. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 88: Af Mode [Af Mode]

    AF mode other than 3-area-focusing (High speed) mode and 1-area-focusing (High speed) 1-area-focusing (High speed): mode. Adjust the AF area to match the subject. 1-area-focusing: Adjust the AF area to match the subject VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 89 3/4/2/1 to move the AF area. 4 Release the [FOCUS] button to set. • The following operations will return the AF area to the previous one – Setting the mode dial to auto mode – Turning the camera off. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 90: Continuous Af [Cont.af]

    OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject. • In auto mode [ ], the [CONT.AF] setting is fixed to [OFF]. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 91: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]

    • A vignetting effect may appear on the circumference of the AF assist lamp because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this does not cause a problem with the performance of the camera. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 92: Picture Adjustment [Pict.adj.]

    (P100) [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 93 DELETE STILL PICTURES displayed is an approximation. 4 Select [CREATE MOTION SELECT EXIT MENU PICTURE]. FLIP ANIM. • The picture size is 320k240 pixels. PICTURE CAPTURE CREATE MOTION PICTURE DELETE STILL PICTURES SELECT EXIT MENU MENU VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 94 CREATE MOTION PICTURE FRAME RATE 5fps CREATE MOTION PICTURE SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 3 times • The file number appears after creating a flip animation. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 95: Conversion Lens [Conversion]

    • Rotate the lens slowly and carefully. • [ When you attach the tele conversion lens. • Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 96 Wide conversion lens Indication Actual magnification 35 mm film camera equivalent 24.5 mm ¢The actual magnification when using digital zoom (P34) and extended optical zoom (P34) is 1.7k that of the Tele display. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 97: Extra Flash [Ext.flash]

    ∫ Switch the extra flash forced off setting Press 1 to switch the setting. Icon Setting Extra flash Forced Extra flash Forced • Tighten the lock screw B of the extra flash firmly. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 98 Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s extra flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other extra flash units, please make sure the flash is designed for use...

  • Page 99: Extra Flash Burst Mode [Ex.flash Burst]

    Approx. 2 • Depending on the extra flash you use or the recording conditions, you cannot take pictures in this mode or the amount of light may become insufficient for the second or subsequent pictures. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 100: Playback (Advanced)

    • When playing back pictures recorded with playback corresponds to 3/4/ this unit on a PC, use the software 2/1. [QuickTime] in the CD-ROM (supplied). • Motion picture playback stops and the normal playback is restored by pressing VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 101: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    • Rotate the front dial to switch between pages 1/3, 2/3, and 3/3. : [CLEAN UP] (P114) • After selecting a menu item with the operation described above, make settings : [FORMAT] (P115) for each menu. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 102: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]

    Slide Show. 3SEC. • When you play back pictures with audio, the next picture appears after the 5SEC. playback of the audio is finished (when MANUAL SELECT EXIT MENU [AUDIO] is set to [ON]). VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 103: Setting Favorites [Favorite]

    ] favorites icon • Images taken with different equipment will not appear when [FAVORITE] is set may not be able to be set as favorites. to [OFF] even if [FAVORITE] was previously set to [ON]. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 104: Displaying Pictures In A Direction At The Time Of Recording [Rotate Disp.]

    DPOF PRINT be blurry. [When using the AV cable (supplied)] SELECT EXIT MENU • When you select [OFF], the pictures are displayed without being rotated. • Refer to P59 for how to play back pictures. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 105: Rotating The Picture [Rotate]

    • When pictures are recorded by holding the camera vertically, the pictures are played back vertically (the pictures are rotated). • It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 106: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • The number of prints icon [ ] appears. • When the number of prints is set to “0”, DPOF print setting is canceled. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 107 • The date may not be printed depending on photo studios or printers even if you set the date print. For further information, ask the photo studio or refer to the operating instructions of the printer. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 108: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture [Protect]

    PROTECT THIS 100 _ 0001 – [ROTATE] (P105) – [AUDIO DUB.] (P109) 1/25 SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT MENU MENU 2 times The protect icon [ ] appears. CANCEL The protect icon [ disappears. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 109: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.]

    – Motion pictures – Protected pictures – Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] or [RAW] • The audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 110: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    – Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] or [RAW] – Motion pictures – Flip animation – Pictures with audio • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 111: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    – Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] or [RAW] – Motion pictures – Flip animation – Pictures with audio • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 112 MENU • The picture size of the trimmed pictures may become smaller than that of the original one depending on the cut size. • The picture quality of the trimmed picture will be deteriorated. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 113: Aspect Ratio Conversion [Aspect Conv.]

    2 times SELECT EXIT MENU • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite it. • Selecting and setting pictures with aspects other than [ ] will display [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 114: Clean-Up [Clean Up]

    [Design rule for Camera pictures. File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology 1 Select [YES] to start the clean-up. Industries Association]. CLEAN UP CLEAN UP THE CARD? SELECT VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 115: Initializing The Card [Format]

    • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. 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 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 116: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    3 Turn the TV on and select external screen. This is due to the specifications of input. the TV and is not a malfunction. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 117: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    USB MODE PictBridge ( PTP ) SELECT MENU • If you connect the camera to a PC, select [PC]. (P118) • If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, select [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P121) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 118: Connecting To A Pc

    B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional) [Macintosh] • Turn off the camera before inserting or The drive is displayed on the screen as removing the cable for the AC adaptor [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]. (DMW-CAC1; optional). VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 119 1 folder. If the number of picture data exceeds 999, another folder will be created. • When you reset the file number or the folder number, select [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 120 • You can only load pictures from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 121: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    CD-ROM (supplied). For details, refer to [USB MODE] on the [SETUP] the separate operating instructions for PC menu to [PictBridge (PTP)]. connection. (P117) • To find out more PictBridge compliant printers, please contact your local dealer. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 122 [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 123 • Press the [MENU] button to cancel DPOF printing. PRINT START PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT SELECT CANCEL MENU • Refer to P122 for print setting. • Press the [MENU] button to cancel printing. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 124 Also check the date print setting on the printer. • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 125: Using The Remote Shutter

    AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V 2 Focus on the subject and take a picture. • 1: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • 2: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 126: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    • You can attach the lens hood when the MC Protector and ND Filter are attached. • Detach the MC Protector and ND filter before attaching the conversion lens. • MCu“Multi-coated” NDu“Neutral Density” VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 127: Screen Display

    35 Optical image stabilizer (P56) 36 MF indication (P46)/ 18 Age (P75) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds AF MACRO indication (P45) when turning on the camera in [BABY], setting the clock and birthday, VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 128 : In Motion picture mode PICTURE 8 Folder/File number (P119) 16 Flip animation (P92) 9 Page number/Total pictures 17 Favorites (P103) 10 Histogram (P30) • It will be displayed when the [DISPLAY] button is pressed. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 129: Cautions For Use

    Then wipe it again with a dry cloth. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 130 If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the battery body and terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 131: Message Display

    You have exceeded the number of pictures that can be set at once with [MULTI DELETE]. Once delete the selected pictures and then repeat deleting multiple pictures. More than 999 favorites have been set. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 132 (P114) [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] A folder cannot be created because the card is full. Format the card after deleting unnecessary data or saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    (P38) advance. (P114) • When you cannot focus on the subject even if you tried many times, turn the camera off once and turn it on again. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 134 • Is there a picture in the card? • When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no affect on the taken pictures or playback. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 135 ] (P69), or is [AUDIO REC.] set to and then connect it again with the card [ON] (P87)? inserted into the camera. – In these cases, you cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 136 • When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed, however, the pictures are not affected. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Color LCD Viewfinder (235,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter) Flash: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) (Wide) VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 138 Information for your safety Input: 110 to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S006A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 710 mAh VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 139: Digital Camera Accessory System

    • Please refer to pages 13, for details on the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 140: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    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 Accessories.

  • Page 141: Request For Service Notice

    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 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 142: 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 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) repair your product with new...
  • Page 143 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 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 144: (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 145: Index

    Digital Zoom ........... 91 Monitor Priority ......... 22, 29 Diopter Adjustment ........ 29 Motion Picture Mode ......69 Direction Detection Function ....28 Multi Playback ........60 DPOF Print Setting ......106 Multiple ..........87 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 146 3-area-focusing (high speed) ....88 RAW ............86 9-area-focusing ........88 Recording Guide Line ......29 Remote Shutter ........125 Reset of setting ........24 Resizing ..........110 Review ........... 44 Rotate ..........105 VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 147: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    2 Abra el flash. (Cuando usa el flash) 3 Pulse el botón del obturador para tomar las imágenes. Reproduzca las imágenes. 1 Ajuste el disco del modo a [ 2 Elija la imagen que quiere ver. VQT0R81 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 148 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. 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.

Table of Contents