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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Operating Instructions Manual

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VQT2P49

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FP3 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2P49...

  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery and set the clock before use. When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (→12).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Before use ... 5 Read first ...5 To prevent damage, malfunctions, and faults ...5 Standard Accessories ... 6 Names of parts... 7 Using the Touch Panel ... 8 Touch operations ...8 Preparations Charging battery ... 9 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and recording time ...10 Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ...
  • Page 4 Contents Application (Record) Changing recording information display ... 34 Taking pictures with self-timer ... 35 Taking pictures with flash ... 36 Taking close-up pictures ... 38 Taking pictures at even closer range [MACRO ZOOM]...39 Taking pictures with the Touched Area in Focus (Touch AF Area Selection) ...

  • Page 5: Before Use

    ■ We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation even if damage is caused by faults with camera or card. ■ Certain pictures cannot be played back.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

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

  • Page 7: Names Of Parts

    [Q.MENU] /delete button (→17) [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→78, 80, 83) [DC IN] socket • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). ● The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. Zoom lever (→30) Shutter button (→26, 51)

  • Page 8: Using Thetouch Panel

    Using theTouch Panel This camera’s LCD monitor is a touch panel. Touch or drag your finger on the screen to record, play back and make settings. ● This touch panel detects the electrical properties of the human body (capacitive touch panel).

  • Page 9: Charging Battery

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 10: Guidelines For Number Of Recordable Pictures And Recording Time

    Products Association]. • [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode. • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. ∗ • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

  • Page 11: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    ■ To remove • To remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Remove battery from camera after use.

  • Page 12: Picture Save Destination (Cards And Built-In Memory)

    ● [QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] only can be available to record motion pictures in the built-in memory. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity SD memory 8 MB – 2 GB...

  • Page 13: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Do not touch the lens. Lens cover Setting the date and time Setting the date display format Setting the time display format Open the lens cover The power is turned on. If [PLEASE SET THE LANGUAGE] is displayed →...

  • Page 14: To Change Time Setting

    Setting the clock ■ To set local time at travel destination [WORLD TIME] (→54) Touch [CLOCK SET] from the [SETUP] menu to change the clock settings. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in camera for the 24 hours beforehand.

  • Page 15: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu There are a number of functions you can use and settings you can change from the various menus to help you get more use from your camera. ● Settings display may vary according to items. ● Menu items displayed vary according to the mode. Do not touch the lens.

  • Page 16: Menu Type

    Setting the menu item settings ■ To reset default settings [RESET] (→21) [REC] menu (Recording Mode only) Changing picture preferences (→56 - 62) • Enables you to specify color, sensitivity, pixel level, and other settings. [PLAYBACK] menu (Playback Mode only) Using your pictures (→70 - 77) •...

  • Page 17: Using Quick Menu

    Recording menu items can be called up easily. ● Settings items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode. Using Quick menu In Recording Mode, display the Quick menu Press the button until the Quick menu is displayed Touch a menu item Touch the settings you wish to change •...

  • Page 18: Using [Setup] Menu

    Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→15) Make general camera settings such as adjusting the clock, extending the battery life, and changing the beep sounds. [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [AUTO POWER OFF] are important for clock setting and battery life.

  • Page 19: [Lcd Mode]/ [Focus Icon]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→15) Item [LCD MODE] Make LCD monitor easier to see. [FOCUS ICON] Change the focus icon. Settings, notes [OFF]: Normal (cancel setting) [AUTO POWER LCD]: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.

  • Page 20: [Auto Power Off]

    Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→15) Item [AUTO POWER OFF] The camera turns off automatically after a specified period of inactivity. [AUTO REVIEW] Automatically display still pictures immediately after taking them. VQT2P49 (Continued) Settings, notes [OFF]/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]...

  • Page 21: [Reset]/ [Usb Mode]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→15) Item [RESET] Reset to the default settings. [USB MODE] Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with USB connection cable. Settings, notes [RESET REC. SETTINGS?] [YES]/[NO] [RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?] [YES]/[NO]...

  • Page 22: [Video Out]/ [Tv Aspect]/ [Version Disp.]/ [Format]

    Using [SETUP] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→15) Item [VIDEO OUT] ∗ Change the video output format when connected to a TV, etc. (Playback Mode only). [TV ASPECT] Change the aspect ratio when connected to a TV, etc.

  • Page 23: [Language]/ [Demo Mode]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→15) Item [LANGUAGE] Change display language. [DEMO MODE] View demonstration of functions. Settings, notes Set the language displayed on the screen. [STABILIZER DEMO.]: (Only during recording) Indicates the extent of jitter detected by the camera (Estimate) Large ←...

  • Page 24: Sequence Of Recording

    Sequence of Recording Please set the clock before recording. (→13) Do not touch the lens. Lens cover Power button Playback button [MODE] button ■ Recording Mode list [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode [MY SCENE MODE] [SCENE MODE] [MOTION PICTURE] Mode VQT2P49 Open the lens cover The power is turned on.

  • Page 25: Convenient Ways To Turn The Power On

    ■ Holding the camera AF assist lamp Flash Convenient ways to turn the power on Besides opening the lens cover, you can also turn the power on as follows. ■ To turn the power on in Playback Mode ■ With the lens cover opened and the power off •...

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings

    Taking pictures with automatic settings [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ ‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. Shutter button ■...
  • Page 27 ■ To use flash ● In addition to automatic scene detection, [ compensation will operate automatically. ● The following menu items may be set in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode. ([REC] menu): [FLASH], [SELFTIMER], [PICTURE SIZE] ∗ • MODE] ∗ ([SETUP] menu ∗ ): [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] ∗...

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings

    Taking pictures with your own settings [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Using [REC] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Shutter button ■ To use zoom (→30) ■ To use flash (→36) ■ To adjust picture brightness (→41) ■...

  • Page 29: Align Focus For Desired Composition

    Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in center of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Align the AF area with the subject Hold down halfway Return to desired composition Press fully ● The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Zoom

    Taking pictures with zoom Recording Mode: ‘Optical Zoom’ offers 4 x magnification. At a lower recording pixel level, ‘Extended Optical Zoom’ can be used to zoom up to 8.4 x. For zooming in even closer, ‘Digital Zoom’ is available. Optical Zoom and Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Automatically switches to ‘Optical Zoom’...

  • Page 31: Enlarging Further [Digital Zoom]

    Enlarging further Zoom 4 times further than Optical/Extended Optical Zoom. (Note that, with Digital Zoom, enlarging will lessen picture quality.) Display [REC] menu (→15) Touch repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. Touch [DIGITAL ZOOM] Digital Zoom area is displayed within zoom bar on screen. e.g.

  • Page 32: Viewing Your Pictures

    Viewing your pictures Playback Mode: When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card, and without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Zoom lever [DISPLAY] ■ To enlarge (Playback zoom) Turn to T side Current zoom position (displayed for 1 sec.) •...

  • Page 33: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting pictures Playback Mode: Pictures deleted will be from the card if card is inserted, or from built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) To delete multiple (up to 50) or all pictures (after step Touch [DELETE MULTI] / [DELETE ALL] •...

  • Page 34: Changing Recording Information Display

    Changing recording information display You can switch between various information shown on the LCD monitor, such as guide lines and recording information. ● In Recording Mode Recording information ● In Playback Mode Picture information ■ Guide lines • Reference for composition (e.g. balance) when recording.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer

    Taking pictures with self-timer Recording Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration) ● When set to [BURST], three pictures are taken. When set to the [FLASH BURST] Scene Mode, five pictures are taken.

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures With Flash

    Taking pictures with flash Recording Mode: ● Stand at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away when using the flash to take pictures of infants. Type, operations [AUTO] • Automatically judges whether or not to flash [AUTO/RED-EYE] ∗ • Automatically judges whether or not to flash (reduce red-eye) [FORCED FLASH ON] •...
  • Page 37 ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, —: Not available, ○ ○ ∗ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ∗ Set to (Auto), (Auto/red-eye reduction), (Slow sync.) according to the subject and brightness. •...

  • Page 38: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Taking close-up pictures Recording Mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF MACRO] ( pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 10 cm (0.33 feet) for max. W). ● It may take some time until distant subjects come into focus.

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures At Even Closer Range [Macro Zoom]

    Taking pictures at even closer range To take even larger pictures of the subject, setting to [MACRO ZOOM] enables the subject to appear even larger than when using [AF MACRO]. Zoom lever ● In [MACRO ZOOM], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. ●...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Touched Area In Focus (Touch Af Area Selection)

    Taking pictures with the Touched Area in Focus (Touch AF Area Selection) Recording Mode: You can adjust the focus to the place on the screen you touch. displayed ● Touch AF Area Selection may not be effective in the following cases. •...

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures With Exposure Compensation

    Taking pictures with exposure compensation Recording Mode: Corrects exposure when adequate exposure cannot be obtained (if difference between brightness of object and background, etc.). Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases. Under-exposed Plus direction ● After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value ( bottom-left corner of the screen.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Using [SCENE MODE] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Zoom lever ■ Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCENE MODE] (→50) ■ When the description is ON ( When a scene is touched, a scene description is displayed.

  • Page 43: [Transform]

    Using flash in Scene Modes (→37) ■ Changing the selected Scene Mode Touch on the recording screen From the scene menu, touch a scene Scene Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. [PORTRAIT] Tips •...

  • Page 44: Recording Mode

    Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Scene Take pictures of yourself. Tips • Press shutter button halfway → self-timer [SELF indicator illuminates → press shutter button PORTRAIT] fully → review (if self-timer indicator flashes, focus is not correctly aligned) •...

  • Page 45: [Night Scenery]/ [Food]/ [Party]/ [Candle Light]

    How to select a scene (→42) Using flash in Scene Modes (→37) Scene Takes clear pictures of night scenes. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16.4 feet) away. • Tripod, self-timer recommended. [NIGHT SCENERY] Takes natural-looking pictures of food. Tips [FOOD] •...

  • Page 46: [Baby]/ [Pet]/ [Sunset]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Scene Uses weak flash to bring out skin colors. • To record age and name ([BABY1] and [BABY2] can be set separately.) Touch [SET] for [AGE] or [NAME]. Set the birthday and name. Age: [BABY] Name: (See ‘Entering Text’...
  • Page 47 How to select a scene (→42) Using flash in Scene Modes (→37) Scene Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. Touch a number of recording pixels (aspect ratio). [HIGH SENS.] Tips • Focus: Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet) and above Max.

  • Page 48: [Flash Burst]/ [Starry Sky]

    Taking pictures according to the scene [SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: Scene Enables continuous recording in dim locations. Touch a number of recording pixels (aspect ratio). [FLASH BURST] Take pictures (Hold shutter button). Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is held down. Number of continuous shots: Max.

  • Page 49: [Fireworks]/ [Beach]/ [Snow]/ [Aerial Photo]/ [Film Grain]/ [Photo Frame]

    How to select a scene (→42) Using flash in Scene Modes (→37) Scene Takes clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky. Tips • Stand at least 10 m (32.8 feet) away. • Tripod recommended. [FIREWORKS] Brings out the clear blues of the sky and the sea without darkening subject.

  • Page 50: [My Scene Mode]

    Registering commonly used scenes [MY SCENE MODE] Recording Mode: You can register commonly used Scene Mode in After you register it, simply switch to [MY SCENE MODE] and you can record in the registered Scene Mode. Zoom lever ■ Taking pictures in registered Scene Mode Press the [MODE] button Touch [MY SCENE MODE]...

  • Page 51: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) Microphone (Do not cover with your finger) Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time (approx.) ■ Playing back motion pictures (→65) ●...

  • Page 52: [Rec Quality]

    Additionally, incorrect recording information may be indicated. ● Motion pictures recorded with the camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)

  • Page 53: Useful Features For Travel

    Useful features for travel Recording Mode: [TRAVEL DATE] (Record travel date and destination) Record information as to what day and where pictures were taken by setting departure dates and destinations. Set-up: • Clock must be set in advance (→13). • Press [MENU] → Touch [TRAVEL SETUP] Touch [SET] Touch ▲▼...

  • Page 54: [World Time]

    Useful features for travel Recording Mode: ● The number of days elapsed is displayed for approx. 5 sec. when switching from Playback to Recording Mode or when power is turned on. ( of screen) ● When destination is set in [WORLD TIME] (→54), days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time.
  • Page 55 ■ Set destination area City/area name Current time Current time at selected destination Difference with home time Touch to set / cancel summer time ■ Upon your return Perform steps ● When summer time is set in [DESTINATION], the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

  • Page 56: Using [Rec] Menu

    Using [REC] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→15) ‘Quick menu’ (→17) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus. For details about the setting (→36) For details about the setting (→35) Set size of picture. This setting determines how many pictures you can record. ■...

  • Page 57: [Sensitivity]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→15) ● represent the aspect ratios of the still pictures. ● Extended Optical Zoom can be used for picture sizes indicated with ● Extended Optical Zoom is not available during motion picture recording, when using [MACRO ZOOM], or in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], or [PHOTO FRAME].

  • Page 58: [Af Mode]

    Using [REC] menu Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Subject not centered in picture (AF area not displayed until focused) (9-area-focusing) Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing)

  • Page 59: [Macro Mode]/ [White Balance]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→15) For details about the setting (→38) Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [AWB] (automatic) / (outdoor, shade) / (set manually) [AWB] operational range: 10000K Blue sky...

  • Page 60: [Digital Zoom]

    Using [REC] menu For details about the setting (→41) Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of still pictures taken while shutter button is held down. ■ Mode: ■ Settings:[OFF]/ Speed ∗ Approx. 1.5 pictures/sec ∗ Recording becomes progressively slower. (The onset of delay varies depending on the type of card and the recording pixel level.) ●...

  • Page 61: [Color Mode]/ [Stabilizer]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→15) Set color effects. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [STANDARD] / [NATURAL] (soft) / [VIVID] (sharp) / [B/W] / [SEPIA] / [COOL] (more blue) / [WARM] (more red) ● If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to [NATURAL]. ●...

  • Page 62: Red-Eye Removal

    Using [REC] menu For details about the setting procedure in the [REC] menu (→15) Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment. ■ Mode: ■ Settings: [OFF] : Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, etc.) [ON] : Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( ●...

  • Page 63: Entering Text

    Entering Text When registering names in scene modes [BABY] and [PET] or [LOCATION] names in [TRAVEL DATE], use the following procedure to enter text. ● : A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. ● The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the zoom lever. ●...

  • Page 64: Screen Display

    Viewing as list Playback Mode: You can view 9 (or 18) pictures at once (Multi playback), or view all pictures taken on a certain date (Calendar playback). ■ To restore Turn to T side ■ To change from 9/18-screen display to single- screen display Touch a picture ●...

  • Page 65: Watching Motion Pictures

    Watching motion pictures Playback Mode: Motion pictures can be played back just as you view still pictures. ■ Operations during Motion Picture Playback Touch the screen to display the operations icon. • If there is no operation for about 2 seconds, the operations icon goes out. •...

  • Page 66: Different Playback Methods (Playback Mode)

    Different playback methods Playback Mode: Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. ■ [NORMAL PLAY] (→32) ■ [SLIDE SHOW] (→67) ■ [CATEGORY PLAY] (→69) ■ Multi playback (→64) ■ Calendar playback (→64) ■ [FAVORITE PLAY] (→69) ●...

  • Page 67: [Slide Show]

    Automatically play still pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Touch a playback method Set playback effects [EFFECT] (Select music and effects according to picture atmosphere) Camera selects optimum effect from [NATURAL], [SLOW], [AUTO] [SWING], and [URBAN] (only available with [CATEGORY SELECTION] setting) [NATURAL] Play with relaxed music and...
  • Page 68 Different playback methods (Continued) Playback Mode: ■ Operations during Slide Show Touch the screen to display the operations icon. • If there is no operation for about 2 seconds, the operations icon goes out. ● When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect.

  • Page 69: View Pictures

    For details about the switching Playback Mode procedure (→66) Pictures can be classified automatically and viewed by category. Automatic classification starts when [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected from the Playback Mode selection menu. Touch a category Icons of categories with pictures View pictures ●...

  • Page 70: Using [Playback] Menu

    Using [PLAYBACK] menu Playback Mode: For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→15) Stamps the recording date or text you have registered in the [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes or [TRAVEL DATE] on still pictures. Ideal when printing pictures at regular size. Set-up: Press [MENU] →...

  • Page 71: [Resize]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→15) ■ Items that can be stamped [SHOOTING DATE] [NAME] [LOCATION] [TRAVEL DATE] • Items you select [OFF] are not stamped. ■ To check stamped text ‘Playback zoom’ (→32) ● Cannot be used with still pictures taken on other devices, still pictures taken without setting the clock, or motion pictures.
  • Page 72 Using [PLAYBACK] menu Playback Mode: ■ [MULTI] Touch [MULTI] in step (→71) Select the size after shrinking Select number of pixels after resizing ■ When the description is ON ( Touch to turn description ON/OFF ● Picture quality is reduced after resizing. ●...

  • Page 73: [Cropping]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→15) Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Set-up: Press [MENU]→ Use ◄► to select a still picture and touch [SET] Expand so that the portion you wish to keep after cropping is displayed Shrink Enlarge...

  • Page 74: [Rotate Disp.]/ [Favorite]

    Using [PLAYBACK] menu Playback Mode: Automatically rotate portrait still pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU] → Touch [ON] ● [ROTATE DISP.] cannot be used with motion pictures. ● Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing directly up or down and still pictures taken on other cameras may not be rotated.

  • Page 75: [Print Set]

    For details about the setting procedure in the [PLAYBACK] menu (→15) Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Set-up: Press [MENU]→ Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture ●...

  • Page 76: [Protect]

    Using [PLAYBACK] menu Playback Mode: Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Set-up: Press [MENU]→ Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI] Select picture and make setting ● [SINGLE] Select pictures by touching ◄►, and then touch [SET] • To cancel → Touch [CANCEL] Picture protected ■...

  • Page 77: [Copy]

    ● Printing and protection settings will not be copied. Set the settings again after copying. ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ● Original pictures will not be deleted after copying (to delete pictures (→33)). ●...

  • Page 78: Using With Your Pc

    (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Imported pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’...
  • Page 79 Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer. You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer. ■...

  • Page 80: Printing

    Printing You can connect directly to a PictBridge- compatible printer for printing. Getting Ready: • Use a fully charged battery or connect an AC adaptor (optional). • When printing pictures from the built-in memory, remove any memory cards. • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer, as needed.

  • Page 81: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer. Touch [MULTI PRINT] in step on the previous page. • [MULTI SELECT] : Touch pictures • To cancel → Touch again Touch [SET] •...

  • Page 82: Making Print Settings On Camera

    Printing Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting [PRINT START]) Select item Item [PRINT WITH [OFF]/[ON] DATE] [NUM. OF Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) PRINTS] [L/3.5”×5”] [PAPER [2L/5”×7”] SIZE] [POSTCARD] (100×148 mm) [16:9] [A4] [PAGE LAYOUT] ●...

  • Page 83: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV screen You can view still pictures and motion pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to your TV with the AV cable (supplied). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Getting Ready: • Complete the [TV ASPECT] setting. •...

  • Page 84: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    List of LCD monitor displays Recording Mode (→24) Flash mode (→36) Optical Image Stabilizer (→61) Jitter alert (→28) Macro recording (→38) AF area (→28) Focus (→28) Picture size (→56) Battery capacity (→12) Number of recordable pictures (→96) Save destination (→12) Recording state Travel date (→53) Exposure compensation (→41)

  • Page 85: In Playback

    Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display (→7, 34). Playback Mode (→66) Protected picture (→76) Favorites (→74) Text stamped display (→70) Favorites settings (→74) Playback button (→65) Picture size (→56) Battery capacity (→12) Folder/File number (→32, 79) Picture number/Total pictures (→32) Motion picture recording time/ Elapsed playback time (→65) Save destination (→12)

  • Page 86: Message Displays

    Message displays [THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] ● Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. (→12) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] ●...
  • Page 87 → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. ● Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.

  • Page 88: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→11), or needs recharging. The power cuts off during use. ● Battery needs recharging. ● Camera is set to [AUTO POWER OFF]. (→20) →...
  • Page 89 Try checking these items (→88 - 93) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. Try using [RESET] in [SETUP] menu in Recording Mode (→21).) Recording (continued) Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. ● Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less effective. →...
  • Page 90 Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. ● LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. ● After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.) when recording to the built-in memory) Brightness is unstable.
  • Page 91 Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be played on digital cameras of other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera.)
  • Page 92 Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No pictures appears on TV. Pictures blurred or not colored. ● Not connected correctly. (→83) ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● The television does not support the type of card used. TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
  • Page 93 The card is not recognized by the computer. (You are using an SDXC memory card.) ● Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ● When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card, but do not format it.

  • Page 94: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) ●...
  • Page 95 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.

  • Page 96: Recording Picture/Time Capacity

    Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) ● The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the [PICTURE SIZE] setting. (→56) ● When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed. Picture aspect ratio 14 M [PICTURE SIZE] 4320×3240 3648×2736 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480 4320×2880 4320×2432...
  • Page 97 ● Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. ● Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly. [REC QUALITY] [HD] 12 GB 50 min 50 s 16 GB 1 h 8 min 24 GB 1 h 38 min Memory...
  • Page 98 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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