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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FX30
Model No.
PP
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT1B99
EB

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX30 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT1B99...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    • SDHC Logo is a trademark. We would like to take this opportunity to • Leica is a registered trademark of Leica thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Microsystems IR GmbH. Digital Camera. Please read these • Elmarit is a registered trademark of Leica Operating Instructions carefully and keep Camera AG.

  • Page 3: Before Use

    Before Use IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and...
  • Page 4 Before Use 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. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger – Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when CAUTION! using it on a rainy day or on a beach. • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS • If water or seawater splashes on the UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the CABINET OR IN ANOTHER...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Changing the sensitivity according to the movement of the subject being recorded ........42 Before Use Taking Close-up Pictures......43 Taking pictures that match the scene Information for Your Safety....... 2 being recorded (Scene mode).... 44 – [PORTRAIT] ........45 Preparation –...
  • Page 7 • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • [AUDIO DUB.] • All enquiries transactions and distribution Adding audio after taking pictures ..82 facilities are provided directly by Panasonic • [RESIZE] UK Ltd. Making the picture smaller ....82 •...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Accessories • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text. Check that all the accessories are included • The card is optional. before using the camera. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    4 LCD monitor (P22, 32, 95) 5 Cursor buttons 19 [DC IN] socket (P87, 90) 2/Self-timer button (P39) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 4/[REV] button (P29) adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). 1/Flash setting button (P35) • This camera cannot charge the battery 3/Exposure compensation (P40)/ even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P15) 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 11: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery 3 Detach the battery after charging with the Charger is completed. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. •...

  • Page 12: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    • The [CHARGE] indicator lights when ¢ charging starts. Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes (16 MB). • When the battery temperature is • Using the supplied battery.

  • Page 13: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    To remove the card, push the card card may be damaged. Be particularly until it clicks, then pull the card careful while the built-in memory or the out upright. card is being accessed. (P22) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. VQT1B99...

  • Page 14: About The Built-In Memory/The Card (Optional)

    Please confirm the latest information on the (320k240 pixels) when recording following website. motion pictures to the built-in memory. (P52) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs ∫ Card [ (This Site is English only.) You can record or play back pictures on • Refer to P106 for information about the a card.

  • Page 15: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. (Clock Set) • Turn the camera off after setting the clock. Then set the mode dial to a recording mode to turn the camera on and check whether or not the clock setting is correct.

  • Page 16: About The Mode Dial

    Preparation ∫ Basic About the Mode Dial : Normal picture mode (P23) Use this mode for normal recording. If you turn on this unit and then rotate : Simple mode (P25) the mode dial, you can not only switch This mode is recommended for beginners. between recording and playback but also switch to macro mode to take a : Playback mode (P30)

  • Page 17: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item. ∫ Displaying the menu screens Press [MENU/SET]. W.BALANCE e.g.: The first page of the total 3 pages is SENSITIVITY AUTO displayed. ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY MENU SELECT EXIT W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY AUTO...

  • Page 18: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation ∫ Closing the menu screen About the Setup Menu Press [MENU/SET]. • Set items as required. (Refer to P18 to 21 • When the mode dial is set to [ for each menu item.) ], you can also • Select [RESET] to return the settings to the close the menu screen by pressing the initial settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 19 Preparation [POWER SAVE] • The status indicator lights while the LCD (Turning off this unit automatically.) monitor is turned off. Press any button to Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu turn on the LCD monitor again. MENU /SET and select the item to set.
  • Page 20 Preparation [TRAVEL DATE] (P54) [NO.RESET] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P17) and select the item to set. (P17) Set the departure date and the return date Reset the file number of the next recording of the vacation.
  • Page 21 Preparation [VIDEO OUT] [LANGUAGE] (Playback mode only) (P94) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU /SET Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P17) MENU /SET and select the item to set. (P17) Set the language displayed on the screen.

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

    Preparation LCD Monitor Display/ • The access indication lights red when 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 – When using the card mode [ ] (at the time of purchase) 5 6 7...

  • Page 23: 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 24 Basic ∫ Colour (P59) • The colour of the subject will differ if the • When you press the shutter button, the colour of the light surrounding it differs LCD monitor may become bright or dark such as when the light comes from for a moment however the recorded sunlight or halogen lighting.

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic ∫ Direction detection function Taking Pictures in Pictures recorded with the camera held Simple Mode vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P76) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up This mode allows beginners to take or down.
  • Page 26 Basic [AUTO REVIEW] • [SENSITIVITY] (P61): This setting becomes the same as when [OFF] The recorded picture does not the highest ISO sensitivity is set to automatically appear. [ISO800] in Intelligent ISO sensitivity [ON] The recorded picture mode [ ]. (P42) automatically appears on the •...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Press 3. ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) • When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. (compensating backlight ON indication A) appears. Press 3 again to cancel this function. ∫...

  • Page 28: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic • In motion picture mode [ ], the zoom 3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then magnification is fixed to the value set at press [MENU/SET]. the start of recording. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of ”Extra optical Zoom”. SLOW SHUTTER •...

  • Page 29: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic ∫ Enlarging the picture • When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards self-timer (P39) for taking pictures. ] [T]. • The indicated zoom magnification is an • Rotate the zoom lever to [ ] [T] for a approximation.

  • Page 30: Playing Back/Deleting Pictures

    Basic Playing back/Deleting • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P68), the Pictures pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. • This camera is based on the DCF The picture data on the built-in memory is standard “Design rule for Camera File played back or deleted when a card is not system”...
  • Page 31 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then [ALL DELETE] press [MENU/SET] to set. 1 Press [ ] twice. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) 2 Press 3/4 to select MULTI DELETE [MULTI DELETE] or DELETE THE PICTURES [ALL DELETE] and then press YOU MARKED?

  • Page 32: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢2 About the LCD Monitor F No display (Recording guide line) G No display ¢1 Histogram Changing the information ¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 33 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line Examples of histogram When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the 100 _ 0001 cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by F2.8 1/200 viewing the size, the slope and the balance 10:00 1.DEC.2007...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling Power LCD or High angle Taking Pictures using mode the Built-in Flash • If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again for 1 second the screen shown in step is displayed. Select [OFF] to cancel Power LCD mode or High angle mode.
  • Page 36 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording : AUTO mode The flash is automatically activated when The available flash settings depend on the the recording conditions make it necessary. recording mode. ¢1 (±: Available, —: Not available, : AUTO/Red-eye reduction ¥: Initial setting) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
  • Page 37 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The flash setting is memorised even if the [ISO400] in [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P47) and camera is turned off. However, the scene [PET] (P48) in scene mode.) mode flash setting is reset to the initial • If you take a picture with the flash at close setting when the scene mode is changed.
  • Page 38 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢3 Intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ • The white balance may not be properly (P42)/[SPORTS] (P46), [BABY1]/ adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for [BABY2] (P47) and [PET] (P48) in the subject. (P59) scene mode • When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

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

  • Page 40: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Compensating the 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. EXPOSURE Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking Pictures using • When setting auto bracket, the auto Auto Bracket bracket icon [ ] appears on the lower left of the screen. • When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically range, the pictures taken are based on the recorded in the selected exposure selected exposure compensation range.

  • Page 42: Changing The Sensitivity According To The Movement Of The Subject Being Recorded

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the • Jitter is avoided when taking pictures indoors of a moving subject by increasing sensitivity according the ISO sensitivity and making the shutter to the movement of the speed faster. subject being recorded The camera detects the movement of the F2.8 subject near the centre of the screen and 1/125...

  • Page 43: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be • We recommend using a tripod and the avoided. self-timer (P39) in macro mode. • The camera may not be able to detect the •...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Taking pictures that 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. match the scene being • The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected scene recorded mode. (Scene mode) • Press [MENU/SET] and then perform steps to change the scene mode.

  • Page 45: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] [SELF PORTRAIT] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P44) menu and select a scene mode. (P44) The person stands out from the Select this to take pictures of yourself.

  • Page 46: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • The AF mode is fixed to [ ]. (P63) • The setting on the AF assist lamp is • Use the flash. disabled. • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P39) for taking pictures.

  • Page 47: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The setting on the AF assist lamp is [CANDLE LIGHT] disabled. • You cannot set the slow shutter. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET • The white balance cannot be set. menu and select a scene mode. (P44) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.

  • Page 48: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Age display setting [PET] • To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. /SET menu and select a scene mode.

  • Page 49: [High Sens.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Take pictures. [HIGH SENS.] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P44) Select this mode for high-sensitivity processing. You can take pictures at ISO CANCEL MENU 3200 sensitivity. •...

  • Page 50: [Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FIREWORKS] • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P44) malfunction. Make sure that sand or This mode allows you to take beautiful seawater does not get into the lens or the pictures of fireworks exploding in the night...

  • Page 51: [Underwater]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock) [UNDERWATER] You can fix the focus before taking a picture with AF lock. This is useful if you want to Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET take pictures of a fast moving subject etc.

  • Page 52: 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 1 Press the shutter button halfway [ASPECT RATIO] and then press to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 53 • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 54: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the departure/return date Recording which Day (e.g.: The following are examples of the of the Vacation You screen in normal picture mode [ Take the Picture 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. 2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then press 1.
  • Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The travel date is cancelled if the current date is after the return date. • The travel date is calculated using the • If you do not want to set the return date, date in the clock setting (P15) and the press [MENU/SET while the date bar is departure date you set.

  • Page 56: 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 (World Time) press [MENU/SET] to set. WORLD TIME DESTINATION HOME If you set your home area and the travel 10:00 1.DEC.2007 destination area when travelling abroad MENU...
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finishing setting the home area • The current time at the selected travel • If you are setting the home area for the destination area is displayed on the top first time, the screen returns to the screen right of the screen and the time shown in step 1 of “Setting the home difference from the home area is...

  • Page 58: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Using the quick setting Using the [REC] Mode • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the Menu following items when recording. – Optical Image Stabilizer – Burst – White balance – ISO sensitivity Increase the variety of pictures you can –...

  • Page 59: [W.balance]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P58) This function allows you to reproduce a white colour close to real life in pictures KlKelvin Colour Temperature recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc.
  • Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Finely adjusting the white balance About the white balance Use this to set the white balance manually. • When you take a picture with the flash, the • Set the white balance to white balance may not be properly ].

  • Page 61: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the light sensitivity Setting the aspect ratio of pictures Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select the item to set. (P58) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 62: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (6M) 3072k2048 pixels Setting a picture size and quality (2.5M EZ) 2048k1360 pixels that match your use of the pictures ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ (5.5M) 3072k1728 pixels Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU...

  • Page 63: [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUDIO REC.] [AF MODE] Setting the focus method Recording still pictures with audio Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select the item to set. (P58) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 64: [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 65: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The camera also detects the movement of [BURST] the subject when automatically setting the Taking Pictures using Burst ISO sensitivity in intelligent ISO sensitivity mode [ ] (P42) and [SPORTS] (P46), [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P47) and [PET] (P48) in scene mode.

  • Page 66: [Af Assist Lamp] Focusing In Low Light Conditions Becomes Easier

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The exposure and the white balance vary [AF ASSIST LAMP] depending on the burst mode setting. Focusing in low light conditions When burst mode is set to [ ], they are becomes easier fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ ] or ], they are adjusted each time you...

  • Page 67: [Slow Shutter] Recording Bright Pictures In Dark Places

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The initial setting for [PET] (P48) in scene [COL.MODE] mode is [OFF] . Setting a colour effect and picture quality for the recorded picture [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures in dark places Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 68: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) ∫ Examples of 25 screens Displaying Multiple Screens 1. DEC . 2007 1/26 (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards MENU CANCEL ∫ To return to normal playback ] [W] to display multiple Rotate towards [ ] [T] or press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 69: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

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

  • Page 70: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To delete a picture during the Using the Playback playback zoom Zoom 1 Press [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards • You can also delete the recording ] [T] to enlarge the picture.

  • Page 71: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Pictures with audio Playing Back Motion Press 2/1 to select a picture Pictures/Pictures with with the audio icon [ ] and then Audio press 4 to play back. PLAY AUDIO ∫ Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ 10:00 1.DEC.2007 •...

  • Page 72: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Saving a single still picture with 9 Creating still pictures screens from the motion picture from a motion picture • Rotate the zoom lever towards [ [W] to display the 9 screens playback screen. You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture.

  • Page 73: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) 2/1: Move forward/backward Using the [PLAY] mode 1 frame at a time. menu 3 Press the shutter button. • The message [SAVE THESE NINE PICTURES AS ONE SINGLE PICTURE ?] appears. Also, the You can use various functions in playback message [SAVE AS A SINGLE mode to rotate pictures, set protection for PICTURE ?] appears if you saved the...

  • Page 74: [Slide Show]

    Advanced (Playback) Items that can be set [ALL] Displays all pictures. Menu Displays only those pictures Item screen that have been set as favourites (P75). : [SLIDE SHOW] (P74) • If none of the pictures have [ : [FAVORITE] (P75) displayed, you cannot select [ ] even : [ROTATE DISP.] (P76)

  • Page 75: [Favorite]

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

  • Page 76: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated

    Advanced (Playback) • You can set up to 999 pictures as • The pictures are displayed without favourites. being rotated when you select [OFF]. • Refer to P30 for information about how ∫ Deleting all favourites to play back pictures. 1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the step...

  • Page 77: [Date Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [DATE STAMP] • If you take pictures when aiming the Stamping information such as the camera up or down, it may not be possible date on the recorded pictures to display the pictures vertically. (P25) • The picture may be slightly blurred when Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU...
  • Page 78 Advanced (Playback) 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE] or (The screen shown appears when you [TRAVEL DATE] and then press select a picture recorded with a [ [MENU/SET] to set each item.

  • Page 79: [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Multi setting • You cannot use the following functions if the date information has been stamped on 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and the picture. then press 4 to SET/CANCEL. – [DATE STAMP] – The [PRINT WITH DATE] setting for DPOF print –...
  • Page 80 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting 2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture to the menu. print and then press 3/4 to set ∫ To cancel all settings the number of prints. 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then DPOF SET THIS press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 81: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Single setting • DPOF is an abbreviation of “Digital Print 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture Order Format”. This feature allows you to and then press 4 to SET/CANCEL. write print information to media and then use the information on a DPOF-compliant PROTECT THIS system.

  • Page 82: [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) [AUDIO DUB.] [RESIZE] Adding audio after taking pictures Making the picture smaller Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU MENU /SET /SET menu and select the item to set. (P73) menu and select the item to set.

  • Page 83: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture [TRIMMING] are displayed. Enlarging a picture and trimming it Aspect ratio setting Picture size Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P73) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.

  • Page 84: [Aspect Conv.] Changing The Aspect Ratio Of A 16:9 Picture

    Advanced (Playback) • The following pictures cannot be 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or converted. [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. – Pictures with audio – Motion pictures TRIMMING – Pictures stamped with [DATE STAMP] DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? 2 Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press 4.

  • Page 85: [Copy]

    Advanced (Playback) • The picture is overwritten when you 2 Press 2/1 to select the picture select [YES]. If you convert the aspect and then press 4. ratio of a picture and then overwrite it, (Only when selecting [ you cannot restore it. •...

  • Page 86: [Format]

    Advanced (Playback) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic • Formatting irretrievably deletes all the digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. data including any protected pictures. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a...

  • Page 87: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the cable for the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • Set the camera to a mode other than ] mode. You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
  • Page 88 Connecting to other equipment ∫ About motion picture playback on a ∫ Conditions under which a different folder number is used Use the software “QuickTime” In the following cases, the picture is not (for Windows 2000/XP) in the CD-ROM recorded in the same folder as the (supplied) to play back motion pictures previously recorded picture.
  • Page 89 Connecting to other equipment • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is • Do not use any other USB connection connected to the PC. When you want to cables except the supplied one. switch between the built-in memory and •...

  • Page 90: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures 1 Turn on the camera and the printer. 2 Set the mode dial to [ By connecting the camera directly to a 3 Connect the camera to a printer printer supporting PictBridge via the USB via the USB connection cable A connection cable (supplied), you can select (supplied).
  • Page 91 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Selecting multiple pictures and • If you want to print the age in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] (P47) or [PET] (P48) in scene printing them mode or the number of days that have 1 Press 3. been passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE] (P54), use the software 2 Press 3/4 to select an item and [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or...
  • Page 92 Connecting to other equipment • If the printer does not support date 3 Press 3 to select [PRINT START] printing, the date cannot be printed on and then press [MENU/SET]. the picture. • [NUM. OF PRINTS] MULTI SELECT Set the number of prints. PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE •...
  • Page 93 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting the date printing with the • With date printing, the setting on the DPOF print in advance printer may take priority over the setting We recommend setting DPOF date printing on the camera. Check the date print with [DPOF PRINT] (P79) in advance when setting on the printer also.

  • Page 94: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures • Depending on the aspect setting, black on a TV Screen 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 95: Others

    Others Others Screen Display In recording (after settings) 15 Burst (P65) : Audio recording (P52, 63) 16 White balance (P59) 17 ISO sensitivity (P61) : ISO limit (P42) ISOMAX ISOMAX ISOMAX 1250 18 Colour mode (P67) 19 Picture mode (P52) (4:3) F2.8 1/30...
  • Page 96 Others 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 1ST DAY F2.8 1/30 10:00 1.DEC. 2007 BACKLIGHT In playback Recording in simple mode 1 Playback mode (P30) 1 Flash mode (P35) 2 Number of DPOF prints (P79) 3 Protected picture (P81) 2 Focus (P23) 4 Picture with audio/Motion pictures (P71) 3 Picture mode (P25) : Jitter alert (P25)

  • Page 97: Cautions For Use

    Others 18 Audio playback (P71) • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect PLAY MOTION the camera, disturbing the pictures and : In motion picture mode PICTURE sound. (P71) • If the camera is adversely affected by 19 Stamped with date stamp indication (P77) electromagnetic equipment and stops 20 Favourites (P75) functioning properly, turn the camera off...
  • Page 98 Others ∫ About the LCD monitor Always remove the battery after use. • Do not press the LCD monitor with Store the removed battery in the battery excessive force. Uneven colours may carrying case (supplied). appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.

  • Page 99: Message Display

    Others Message Display • After use, be sure to disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet. (A very small amount of current is consumed Confirmation messages or error messages if it is left connected.) will be displayed on the screen in some cases. •...
  • Page 100 Others [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE [WRITE ERROR COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] COMPLETED] An error has occurred writing the data. The following pictures cannot be copied. Turn the camera off and remove the card. • When a picture with the same name as Insert the card again and turn the camera the picture to be copied exists in the copy on.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Others [PLEASE RE-CONNECT THE PRINTER.] 3: The camera turns off immediately This message will be displayed if you after it is turned on. change the mode dial to print mode [ • Is the battery charge insufficient to while this unit and the PC are connected. If operate the camera? a printer is connected, change the mode to –...
  • Page 102 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 9: A reddish vertical line appears on the optical image stabilizer is not LCD monitor when the shutter button effective. is pressed halfway or when recording • The shutter speed will become slower motion pictures.
  • Page 103 Others ∫ Playback 4: The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. • Adjust the brightness of the screen. 1: The picture being played back is (P19) rotated and displayed in an • Is the power LCD function or high angle unexpected direction.
  • Page 104 Others 4: The picture is displayed with a date 4: The picture is not displayed fully on different from the actual recording the TV. date in calendar playback. • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. • Was the picture edited with a PC or (P21) recorded with a digital camera from 5: The picture cannot be transferred...
  • Page 105 Others – In these cases, you cannot set the 8: The displayed picture is slightly auto review function in the [SETUP] distorted. menu. • Depending on the zoom magnification, the recorded picture is slightly distorted. 3: A red lamp sometimes turns on when This is called distortion aberration.

  • Page 106: Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    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 107 Others Aspect ratio (6M): (2.5M EZ): Picture size (3072k2048 pixels) (2048k1360 pixels) Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 27 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1220 1360 2560 4 GB 1230 2410 2680...
  • Page 108 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps Picture quality setting QVGA QVGA 16:9 16:9 Built-in Memory 2 min 53 s (Approx. 27 MB) 40 s 16 MB 26 s 26 s 1 min 23 s 22 s 32 MB...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 7,200,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 7,380,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 3.6k zoom, fl4.6 mm to 16.4 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 110 Others Exposure (AE): Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor: 2.5q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm to 5 m (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Microphone:...
  • Page 111 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A40A ): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCE10E):Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V, 1000 mAh VQT1B99...
  • Page 112 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1B99 F0107Sy0 ( 3000 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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