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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3GN Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-FZ3GN
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT0M13

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FZ3GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0M13...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR...
  • Page 3 ∫ Care for the camera • Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be operated normally or recording of pictures may be disabled, or the lens may be damaged. • Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera.

  • Page 4: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Modes indicated here allows you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About These Operating Instructions ... 4 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 7 Names of the Components ... 8 Quick Guide ... 10 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 11 About the Battery ... 12 Inserting/Removing the Battery ...
  • Page 6 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/ Motion Images... 78 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ... 79 • Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] ... 79 • Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]... 80 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] ...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) RP-SD016B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S002E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫ Battery Charger DE-994A (In the text, it is indicated as “Charger”) ∫...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components 5 6 7 11 12 14 15 16 Preparation 1 Lens part 2 Flash (P39) 3 Microphone (P57, 69) 4 Self-timer Indicator (P42) AF Assist Lamp (P73) 5 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P27) 6 Viewfinder (P26, 100) 7 [EVF/LCD] Button (P26) 8 Flash Open Button (P39) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P26)
  • Page 9 22 Strap Eyelet (P17) 23 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P90, 93, 95) 24 [DC IN] Socket (P93, 95) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). 25 Terminal Door 26 Card/Battery Door (P13, 14) 27 Tripod Receptacle...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P11) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery to the charger. 2 Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal.

  • Page 12: About The Battery

    About the Battery ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional).] > > > The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. ∫...

  • Page 13: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • Close the flash. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S002E). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it clicks. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery.

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) 2 Insert:...

  • Page 15: About The Card

    About the Card ∫ Access to the card While the card is being accessed (Recognizing/Recording/Reading/ Deleting), the card access indication 1 lights. 2016 When the card access indication 1 lights, do not: • turn the camera off. • remove the battery or the card. •...

  • Page 16: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size

    Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture size 2016k1512 Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Picture size 640k480 Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1200 512 MB 2418...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap 1 Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. 2 Pass the string through the hole on the camera. 3 Attach the lens cap. • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. •...
  • Page 19 ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood 1 1 Remove the lens hood, reverse it and then adjust D on the lens hood to E on the lens hood adaptor. 2 Insert the lens hood straight to the lens hood adaptor. 3 Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise until it clicks.

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

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU • When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears.
  • Page 21 • When fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost.

  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the [MENU] button. W.BALANCE MENU SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC. SELECT • The menu screen in simple mode [ is different from the above screen. (P34) 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD...
  • Page 23 You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu MONITOR/ Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures appear FINDER on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the...
  • Page 24 Menu BEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound. • The operational sound setting is also reflected on simple mode SHUTTER Set to select the volume of shutter sound. VOLUME The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps. •...
  • Page 25 Menu SCENE MENU [OFF]: [AUTO]: Scene menu appears automatically when setting the LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. Set to the desired language with 3/4 and determine it with 1. [ENGLISH]: English [FRANÇAIS]: French [ITALIANO]: Italian •...

  • Page 26: About The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder EVF/LCD DISPLAY 1Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to the screen you would like to turn on. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
  • Page 27 ∫ Out-of-frame display The recording information is displayed out of the recording screen, therefore, you can take pictures without interruption by icons or others on the recording screen. ∫ Diopter adjustment This feature is handy for users who wear corrective lenses and prefer to use the Viewfinder.
  • Page 28 ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

  • Page 29: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely. : Programme AE mode (P30) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.
  • Page 30 ∫ Programme AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Insert the charged battery. (P13) • Insert the card. (P14) • Remove the lens cap. 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to programme AE mode [ ].
  • Page 31 ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ AE: Auto exposure) 2016 When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject.
  • Page 32 ∫ Focusing • The focus range is 30 cm – ¶ (Wide), 120 cm – ¶ (Tele). • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused.
  • Page 33 • When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. • We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P20) •...

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Taking Pictures in Simple Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the necessary menus appear to make the operations simple. 1 Select the desired item and set the desired value. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4 " 6 "...
  • Page 35 ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item. 120 cm – ¶ (Tele) Focus range 5 cm – ¶ (Wide) MONITOR [0] (standard) POWER SAVE [2MIN.] Self-timer...
  • Page 36 ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in the backlight. If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated.

  • Page 37: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 Press REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review. • You can check the previous or following picture with 2/1.

  • Page 38: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) 2016 T 1X Recording pictures (basic) ∫...

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. ∫ To open the flash Press the [ OPEN] button. ∫ To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. •...
  • Page 40 ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢Available only in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity ¢ AUTO 30 cm – 4.6 m (also applicable in Macro mode [ ISO80 30 cm –...
  • Page 41 ∫ Adjusting flash output Adjust the flash output when the subject is small or reflection ratio is extremely high or low. 1 Press several times until FLASH] appears and then set the flash output. FLASH SELECT • You can adjust this from j2 EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Switch the self-timer setting. 2016 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display (cancelled) 2 Focus on the subject to take the picture. 2016 CANCEL • If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

  • Page 43: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. Properly Exposed Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative. Recording pictures (basic) 1 Press several times until...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press several times until AUTO BRACKET] appears...

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Switch the burst mode setting to record pictures. 2016 : High speed : Low speed : No limit No display (cancelled) Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢...

  • Page 46: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture. 2016 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. • The picture following the last one is the first picture. ∫...

  • Page 47: Pictures Multi Playback

    9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 2016 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 SELECT CANCEL Playback (basic) 2 Select the pictures. 1/19 SELECT SELECT ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ press the [MENU] button. •...

  • Page 48: Using The Playback Zoom

    Using the Playback Zoom 1 Enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards W after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged.

  • Page 49: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 2016 100 _ 0001 10:00 1.DEC.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. 2 Delete the picture. DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL...
  • Page 50 3 Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once. ∫ To delete all pictures 1 Select [ALL DELETE]. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE SELECT CANCEL 2 times...

  • Page 51: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AE When you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a higher number. The higher the aperture value is the smaller the aperture opening will be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture value to a lower number which corresponds to a larger aperture opening.

  • Page 52: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to slower shutter speed. 1 Set the shutter speed and take the picture.

  • Page 53: Manual Exposure

    Manual exposure Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. 2016 F2.8 1/30 EXPOSURE • 3/4: Aperture value • 2/1: Shutter speed 2 Press the shutter button halfway. F4.0 1/125 •...
  • Page 54 • Refer to P55 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 5 cm – ¶ (Wide), 120 cm – ¶ (Tele). • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when pressing the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 55 ∫ Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 F7.3 F6.5 F5.6 F5.2 F4.6 F4.0 F3.7 F3.3 F2.8 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) 1/1.3 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/80...

  • Page 56: Macro Mode

    Macro mode This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of up to 5 cm (Wide) from the subject. 2016 ∫...
  • Page 57 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights. • The remaining recording time (approximation) appears on the screen. 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording. • The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone of the camera.

  • Page 58: Scene Mode

    Scene mode Press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. When setting [AUTO] in the [SETUP] menu, set the mode dial to [ to display the scene menu automatically. Menu items SCENE MODE PORTRAIT SPORTS SCENERY SELECT MENU MENU •...

  • Page 59: Portrait Mode

    Portrait mode This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject. 2016 ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

  • Page 60: Scenery Mode

    Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially. 2016 • The focus range is 5 m – ¶. • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. •...

  • Page 61: Night Portrait Mode

    Night portrait mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed. 2016 ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode •...

  • Page 62: Fireworks Mode

    • In panning mode, the shutter speed becomes slower than usual to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur. • Panning function does not work well in the following situations. – Very bright scenes such as daytime in summer.

  • Page 63: Party Mode

    • When the auto focus is activated, the available recording range is 5 m – ¶. (We recommend following steps 1 to 5 on the previous page to take pictures with prefocus.) • The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. •...

  • Page 64: Snow Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing grounds and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white colour of the snow stand out. 2016 •...

  • Page 65: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Using the [REC] mode menu Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. Menu items W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC. SELECT MENU •...

  • Page 66: White Balance [W.balance]

    White Balance [W.BALANCE] This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish. AUTO for auto setting (auto white balance) (Daylight) for recording outdoors...
  • Page 67 ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the centre of the screen turns white and then press 1.

  • Page 68: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the brightness.

  • Page 69: Quality [Quality]

    Quality [QUALITY] You can select 3 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture. TIFF (Uncompressed): This type is suitable when editing and processing pictures with retouch software. Fine (Low compression): This type gives priority to picture quality.

  • Page 70: Metering Mode [Metering Mode]

    Metering Mode [METERING MODE] You can switch to the following metering modes. Multiple: This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. Centre weighted: This is the method used to focus on the subject on the centre of the...

  • Page 71: Continuous Af [Cont.af]

    • When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • In the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on the center of the screen with a size wider than usual.

  • Page 72: Af Trigger [Af Trigger]

    AF Trigger [AF TRIGGER] When taking a picture with prefocus, set the button for starting AF (Auto focus) to [FOCUS] on [AF TRIGGER]. Prefocus is a technique to focus on the point where you take a picture of the subject with quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is pre-determined.

  • Page 73: Af Assist Lamp [Af Assist Lamp]

    AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. When you press the shutter button halfway in dark places or other situations, an AF area wider than usual appears and the AF assist lamp 1 turns on.

  • Page 74: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]

    Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 4 more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 48 times. ∫ Entering the digital zoom range When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause.

  • Page 75: Optical Image Stabilizer [Stabilizer]

    Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] When image stabilization is not desired or when using the camera with a tripod. MODE1 The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist during photocomposition. MODE2 The stabilizer function is in standby and activates at the moment the shutter captures the image.
  • Page 76 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STABILIZER FLIP ANIM. SELECT EXIT MENU • A motion image file is created by putting images recorded in [IMAGE CAPTURE] together by [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. • Audio cannot be recorded. • You cannot record audio using the audio dubbing.
  • Page 77 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames. CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE CREATE MOTION IMAGE SELECT EXIT 5fps 5 frames/sec. 10fps 10 frames/sec. (The motion images become smoother.) 6 Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] and create a flip animation. CREATE MOTION IMAGE FRAME RATE CREATE MOTION IMAGE...

  • Page 78: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [ and play back the audio. 2016 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 1.DEC.2004 ∫ Motion images Select the picture with the motion image icon [ ] and play back the motion images.

  • Page 79: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Using the [PLAY] mode menu Rotating the Picture You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( Original picture 1 Select [ROTATE]. PLAY ROTATE PROTECT...

  • Page 80: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    • Still pictures can only be rotated in normal playback. When playing back rotated pictures in zoom playback or multi playback, pictures appear in original angle. • Protected pictures and pictures recorded with setting the quality to [TIFF] cannot be rotated.
  • Page 81 ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints. DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 COUNT DATE SELECT EXIT • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • The number of prints icon [ •...

  • Page 82: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture [Protect]

    • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P95) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information or other into the images on the card and to use such information on the DPOF-compliant system.

  • Page 83: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]

    ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]]. (P80– 81) • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first. •...
  • Page 84 DURATION It can be set among 1, 2, 3 and 5 seconds. AUDIO By setting it to [ON], the audio of the pictures with audio can be played back during Slide Show. DPOF SET You can select the (Only when pictures you want to set setting to to the Slide Show.

  • Page 85: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.]

    Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] You can record the audio after taking a picture. 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU 2 Select the picture and start audio recording. AUDIO 2016 100 _ 0001...

  • Page 86: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. 1 Select [RESIZE]. PLAY RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT...

  • Page 87: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.
  • Page 88 2 Select the picture to trim and set TRIMMING 2016 100 _ 0001 SELECT EXIT • The following pictures cannot be trimmed. – Pictures smaller than 640k480 pixels – Pictures recorded after setting the picture size to [HDTV] – Pictures recorded after setting the quality to [TIFF] –...

  • Page 89: Initializing The Card [Format]

    Initializing the Card 1 Select [FORMAT]. PLAY RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU 2 Select [YES] to format. FORMAT DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD? SELECT Playback (advanced) [FORMAT] • Usually, it is not necessary to format the card. Format the card when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.

  • Page 90: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ mark facing you.

  • Page 91: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 92 ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.) ∫ When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x Even if the [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected in [USB MODE], the camera cannot be connected by a PC with the following OS’s: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me,...

  • Page 93: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer. • When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver. A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1;...
  • Page 94 ∫ PC [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. • If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder.

  • Page 95: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional) 1 Turn the camera on and then set the USB mode to [PictBridge (PTP)].
  • Page 96 • Set the print settings such as paper size or print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P95) ∫ Single picture 1 Select a picture to be printed. PictBridge 2016 100 _ 0001 PLEASE SELECT...
  • Page 97 ∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 page with no frame print 1 page with frame print 2 pages print 4 pages print 3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE...
  • Page 98 ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting, we recommend setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance. (P81) The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing.

  • Page 99: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without...

  • Page 100: Screen Display

    Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2016 F2.8 ∫ In recording 1 Recording mode 2 Flash (P39) 3 Burst (P45) : Audio recording (P57, 69) 4 Continuous AF (P71) 5 White balance (P66) 6 ISO sensitivity (P68) 7 Focus indication (P30) 8 Picture size (P68) 9 Quality (P69)
  • Page 101 ∫ Recording in simple mode 1 Flash (P39) 2 Focus indication (P30) 3 Picture mode (P34) : Jitter alert indication (P32) 4 Battery indication (P12) 5 Picture remain 6 Recording indication 7 Card access indication (P15) 8 AF area (P30) 9 Backlight compensation indication (P36) 10 Current date and time (P20)
  • Page 102 PLAY AUDIO ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode 2 DPOF (P80, 84) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of prints): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected picture (P82) 4 Picture with audio (P78) 5 Picture size (P68) : In Motion image mode 6 Quality (P69)

  • Page 103: Cautions For Use

    In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it.
  • Page 104 ∫ Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will be shorter.
  • Page 105 ∫ Card While the card access indication appears (the card is accessed), do not open the Card/Battery Door to remove the card, do not turn the camera off or do not shake or cause impact to the camera. Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily...

  • Page 106: Message Display

    Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL / NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P22) Conditions The camera will not turn As the camera is turned on, it turns off immediately.
  • Page 108 Conditions When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. The clock setting is reset. A certain part of the picture blinks. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp turns on sometimes. The camera will make sounds caused by internal mechanical movement when it is shaken.
  • Page 109 Conditions Both ends of the picture recorded by setting the picture size to [HDTV] (1920k1080 pixels) are cut out. Colours that were actually not around the subject appear on the picture. The flash is activated 2 times. Others Causes When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels: 3,100,000 pixels Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Motion image recording: 320k240 pixels ISO sensitivity: Shutter speed: White balance:...
  • Page 111 Operating Humidity: Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-994A): Input: Output: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S002E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: Others Built-in pop up flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 30 cm – 4.6 m AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction,...
  • Page 112 VQT0M13 F0704Ua0(01000A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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