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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1GN Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1GN Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-LX1GN
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
VQT0S46

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LX1GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0S46...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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 n 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 n If you will not be using the camera for a long time • Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15°C to 25°C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] • Be sure to remove the battery and the card from the camera.

  • Page 5: Before Use

    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 allow 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ... 2 About These Operating Instructions ..5 Preparation Standard Accessories ....8 Names of the Components .
  • Page 7 Shooting with the extra optical zoom . . .87 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion pictures ......88 Using the [PLAY] mode menu .

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. • SD Memory Card (32 MB) RP-SD032BVE0 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) • Battery Pack CGA-S005E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) • Battery Charger DE-A12A (In the text, it is indicated as “Charger”) •...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Preparation 1 Lens part 2 Self-timer Indicator (P43) AF Assist Lamp (P76) 3 Flash (P31, 39) 4 Joystick (P33, 48, 82) 5 AF/AE Lock Button (P84) 6 Cursor buttons w/Self-timer Button (P43) r/[REV] Button (P36) q/Flash Mode Button (P39) e/Backlight Compensation in Auto Mode (P35)/Exposure Compensation (P44)/Auto Bracket (P45)/White...
  • Page 10 24 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P103, 105, 107) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P105, 107) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is connected to...

  • Page 11: 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. Charge the battery. (P12) • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.

  • Page 12: 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. Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the AC Cable. • The AC Cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal.

  • Page 13: About The Battery

    About the Battery n 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-AC5; optional).] The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. n The lifetime of the battery The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standards (In Programme AE mode)

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • Close the flash. Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005E). Insert: Insert the charged battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery.

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

  • Page 16: About The Card

    8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.) • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 17: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size

    Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Aspect ratio 8M (3840×2160 pixels) Picture size Quality TIFF 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality TIFF 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB...
  • Page 18 Aspect ratio Picture size 4.5M Quality TIFF 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect ratio 6M (2880×2160 pixels) Picture size Quality TIFF 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB...
  • Page 19 Aspect ratio Picture size Quality TIFF 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality TIFF 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB •...

  • Page 20: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap n Lens Cap Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap. Pass the string through the hole on the camera. 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 21: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) n Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. • Take the lens cap off before setting the date and time. • Press the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears.

  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Change the settings if necessary. (See pages 23 to 25 for details about the settings.) Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. • The menu items depend on the mode selected with the mode dial (P29). In this page, the items in Programme AE mode [L] are indicated.

  • Page 23: Menu Functions

    For setting, see page 22. Menu x MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. P AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: [1 SEC.]:The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen [3 SEC.]:The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen [ZOOM]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen •...
  • Page 24 For setting, see page 22. Menu 6 BEEP Set to select the volume of operational sound. [7 ]: No operational sound [8 ]: Soft operational sound [9]: Loud operational sound B SHUTTER Set to select the volume of shutter sound. [C]: No shutter sound [E]: Soft shutter sound [D]: Loud shutter sound...
  • Page 25 For setting, see page 22. Menu X VIDEO OUT [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: (Playback mode only) [j]: Select if your television has a 16:9 aspect ratio. TV ASPECT (Playback mode only) [h]: Select if your television has a 4:3 aspect ratio. •...

  • Page 26: About The Lcd Monitor

    About the LCD Monitor n Selecting the screen to be used DISPLAY/PWR LCD LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button to switch to the screen to be used. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During multi playback (P49) or playback zoom (P50), the indications on the screen can be turned on and off.
  • Page 27 n To view the LCD monitor outdoors on a bright sunny day (Power LCD function) When you press and hold the [DISPLAY/ PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power LCD function is activated, the LCD monitor becomes brighter than usual and easier to see outdoors.
  • Page 28 n 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)

    Taking Pictures n 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. L : Programme AE mode (P30) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.
  • Page 30 n Programme AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Set the mode dial to programme AE mode [L]. 4 Slide the focus switch to [AF].
  • Page 31 n Correct posture for taking good pictures To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
  • Page 32 n Jitter (camera shake) • Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button. • The jitter alert appears when the shutter speed is slow and the chances of blurring are greater. F2.8 1/8 • When the jitter alert appears, take special care with the shooting methods described on P31, or use a tripod for best results.
  • Page 33 n Programme shift In Programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and the shutter speed under the same exposure. This is called Programme shift. By this function, you can make the background more blurred (by decreasing the aperture value) or record the moving subject more dynamically (by setting to slow shutter speed) in Programme AE mode.

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Auto mode makes it easy for inexperienced users. It displays only simple menu settings and allows you to take pictures without error. Select the desired item and set the desired value. PICT.SIZE SELECT EXIT MENU n Settings in Auto mode •...
  • Page 35 n The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from behind the subject. Subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in the backlight. If you press e, [0] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated.

  • Page 36: Checking The Recorded Picture

    Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Press r. REVIEW EXIT DELETE • The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds. • Press r again to cancel the review. • You can check the previous or following picture with w/q. • When the recorded pictures are too bright or dim, compensate the exposure.

  • Page 37: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 4 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. Recording pictures (basic) n To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) n To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) n To further increase the zoom •...
  • Page 38 • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1×) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. • The lens barrel (P9) is ejected or retracted according to the zoom position.

  • Page 39: 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. n To open the flash Slide the [< OPEN] switch Photo flash • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.
  • Page 40 r : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. s : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in photo flash) by triggering the flash before actually recording the picture.
  • Page 41 n Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (e : Available, —: Not available) *Not available in backlight compensation n The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity AUTO ISO80 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 •...
  • Page 42 n Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode : AUTO : AUTO/Red-eye reduction : Forced ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./Red-eye reduction : Forced OFF • The settings may be different from those shown here if you are using scene modes. –...

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Switch the self-timer setting. 4 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds 5 : Self-timer set to 2 seconds No display (cancelled) Focus on the subject to take the picture. CANCEL CANCEL • The self-timer indicator blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2...

  • Page 44: 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. Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative. Properly Exposed Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. VQT0S46 Recording pictures (basic) Press e several times until...

  • Page 45: 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. Press e several times until AUTO BRACKET] appears and then set the compensation...

  • Page 46: Optical Image Stabilizer [Stabilizer]

    Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] This mode recognizes and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you take pictures with the optical zoom set to Tele or when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is slowed down. Optical Image Stabilizer button Keep pressing the stabilizer button until [STABILIZER]...

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to switch the burst mode setting and then take pictures. D: High speed E: Low speed F: Unlimited No display (cancelled) • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. n Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Number of recordable Burst speed...

  • Page 48: Playback (Basic)

    Playing Back Pictures Select the picture. 10:00 20.DEC.2005 • w : Play back the previous picture. • q : Play back the next picture. • The picture following the last one is the first picture. • When [ROTATE DISP.] (P92) is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically.

  • Page 49: 9/16/25 Pictures Multi Playback

    9/16/25 Pictures Multi Playback Switch to multi screen. For example: When you have chosen to show 9 pictures 20.DEC.200 20.DEC.2005 4/18 CANCEL 1 picture 9 pictures 16 pictures 25 pictures • When you select multi playback, the scroll bar appears so you can check the position of the selected picture in the total pictures.

  • Page 50: Using The Playback Zoom

    Using the Playback Zoom Enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE 1× 2× 4× 8× 16× • 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 about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged.

  • Page 51: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures n To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted. 10:00 20.DEC.2005 • w: Play back the previous picture. • q: Play back the next picture. Delete the picture. DELETE SINGLE SELECT MULTI/ALL • While deleting the picture, [A] appears on the screen.
  • Page 52 Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once. VQT0S46 Playback (basic) n To delete all pictures Select [ALL DELETE]. 2 times Delete all of the pictures. •...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 a slower shutter speed. Set the shutter speed and take the picture.

  • Page 55: Manual Exposure

    Manual exposure Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. F2.8 1/30 • e/r: Set the aperture value shutter speed • w/q: Select the aperture value and the shutter speed.
  • Page 56 • Refer to P57 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • You cannot set the following items in manual exposure. –Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [u] (P40) –[AUTO] in ISO sensitivity (P72) (When the recording mode is switched to Manual exposure, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] even though it was set to [AUTO] beforehand.)
  • Page 57 n Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 F4.9 F4.5 F4.0 F3.6 F3.2 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 58: Motion Picture Mode

    Motion picture mode You can record motion pictures with audio. Select [PICT.MODE]. W.BALANCE PICT.MODE METERING MODE AF MODE CONT.AF SELECT EXIT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. •...
  • Page 59 Clean up the card with this unit beforehand for best results (P102). • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.) • When motion pictures recorded with this...

  • Page 60: Scene Mode

    Scene mode Set the mode dial to [R] or [S] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu. When [SCENE MENU] (P25) is set to [OFF] in the [SETUP] menu, press the [MENU] button to display the [SCENE MODE] menu. Menu items SCN1 SCENE MODE PORTRAIT SPORTS...

  • Page 61: 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. n Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

  • Page 62: Food Mode

    Food mode Use this mode to take pictures of food in restaurants, irrespective of the lighting, so that the natural colours of the subject come out. • The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value. VQT0S46 Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape.

  • Page 63: 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. n Technique for Night portrait mode • Open the flash. (P39) •...

  • Page 64: Baby Mode

    Baby mode This mode adjusts the exposure and tone to bring out the healthy colour of your baby’s skin. The flash will be weaker than normal if you choose to use it. 1 month 10days 10:00 20.DEC.2005 • You can also enter your baby’s age so that it appears when you are showing the picture later.

  • Page 65: Soft Skin Mode

    Soft skin mode This mode helps you take pictures that make the skin of your subject appear smoother. Use this mode when taking portraits from the chest up. n Technique for Soft skin mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.

  • Page 66: Party Mode

    Party mode Select this mode when you want to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed. n Technique for Party mode •...

  • Page 67: Snow Mode

    Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white colour of the snow stand out. • The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value.

  • Page 68: Self Portrait Mode

    Self portrait mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself. n Technique for Self-portrait mode • When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator lights up. Fix the camera firmly and then press the shutter button fully. •...

  • Page 69: 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 EXIT MENU •...

  • Page 70: White Balance [W.balance]

    For setting, see page 69. 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. for auto setting (auto AUTO white balance)
  • Page 71 n Setting the White Balance manually (White set p) Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [p] (White Set) and then press q. 2 Select [:] (White set 1) or [;] (White set 2) and then press q. 3 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...

  • Page 72: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    For setting, see page 69. 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 73: Quality [Quality]

    [PhotoImpression]. Use your computer to do processing beyond what this camera is able. • For advanced photograph processing, use software compatible with Panasonic’s RAW format, such as Adobe Photoshop CS (with RAW plugin). For more information about Adobe products, visit http://www.adobe.com/.

  • Page 74: Audio Recording [Audio Rec.]

    For setting, see page 69. Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] You can take a picture with audio. • When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], [I] appears on the screen. • When you start recording by focusing on the subject and pressing the shutter button, the audio recording will be automatically stopped in 5 seconds.

  • Page 75: Af Mode [Af Mode]

    For setting, see page 69. AF Mode [AF MODE] T 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. You can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. 3-area-focusing (high speed): The camera focuses on any of the left, centre and right of the screen.

  • Page 76: Continuous Af [Cont.af]

    For setting, see page 69. Continuous AF [CONT.AF] This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by always focusing on the subject. When the AF mode is set to 1-area- focusing, 1-area-focusing (high speed) or spot-focusing, the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway will be reduced.

  • Page 77: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]

    For setting, see page 69. Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 4 times with the optical zoom 4 more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 16 times. (You can still use the extra optical zoom.) For details about the extra optical zoom, see page 87.

  • Page 78: Picture Adjustment [Pict.adj.]

    For setting, see page 69. Picture Adjustment Use this function according to the recording situation and the atmosphere of the picture. CONTRAST HIGH Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. LOW Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
  • Page 79 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. D.ZOOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM. SELECT MENU • A motion picture file is created by putting pictures recorded in [PICTURE CAPTURE] together by [CREATE MOTION PICTURE]. • Audio cannot be recorded. • You cannot record audio using the audio dubbing.
  • Page 80 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames. CREATE MOTION PICTURE FRAME RATE CREATE MOTION PICTURE SELECT 5fps 5 frames/sec. 10fps 10 frames/sec. (The motion pictures become smoother.) Select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and create a flip animation. CREATE MOTION PICTURE FRAME RATE CREATE MOTION PICTURE SELECT...

  • Page 81: Using The Quick Setting

    Using the Quick setting You can change the following with the joystick when recording. • [W.BALANCE] (P70) • [SENSITIVITY] (P72) • [PICT.SIZE] (P72) • [QUALITY] (P73) • [PICT.MODE] (P58) Press and hold the joystick to show the shortcut menu in recording mode.

  • Page 82: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Slide the focus switch to [MF]. • AF: Auto focus • AFw: Macro mode • MF: Manual focus VQT0S46 Recording pictures (advanced) Move the joystick w/q to select [MF], then move the joystick e/r to focus. •...
  • Page 83 n MF assistance Move the joystick e/r while [MF ASSIST] is set to [MF1] or [MF2] to enlarge the picture to help focusing. (P23) • [MF1]: The centre area of the picture is enlarged. You can focus while considering the overall composition of the picture.

  • Page 84: Af/Ae Lock

    AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/AE: Auto exposure) Locking the focus is useful when the subject is outside of the AF area of the shot you want to take. Locking the exposure is useful if there is extreme contrast in the shot and you cannot get the best exposure.

  • Page 85: Af Macro Mode

    AF Macro mode This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1×).

  • Page 86: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Setting the aspect ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the width and the height of the picture. This camera gives you three aspect ratios to choose from. • j • • h • You cannot shoot motion pictures in the ] aspect ratio.

  • Page 87: Shooting With The Extra Optical Zoom

    Shooting with the extra optical zoom The camera’s optical zoom can normally give you a telephoto zoom of 4 times, but by choosing a resolution that has an EZ suffix, for example 5.5M optical zoom starts functioning and zoom extends as follows. (The example uses [j] aspect ratio.) •...

  • Page 88: Playback (Advanced)

    Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion pictures n Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [A] and play back the audio. PLAY AUDIO IO 10:00 20.DEC.2005 10 00 20 DEC 2005 n Motion pictures Select the picture with the motion picture icon and play back the motion pictures.

  • Page 89: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Using the [PLAY] mode menu The play mode menu offers you various ways to play and edit your pictures. Menu items PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT SELECT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever toward T, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded.

  • Page 90: Playing Back With Slide Show

    For menu operations, see page 89. Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] Select [ALL] or [ ]. PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT SELECT For playing back all pictures For showing pictures in your favorites list •...

  • Page 91: Favorites Setting [Favorite]

    For menu operations, see page 89. Favorites setting [FAVORITE] Select [ON] to set it. PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE ROTATE DISP. ROTATE DPOF PRINT SELECT EXIT Press e during playback to place the picture in your favorites list. 10:00 20.DEC.2005 Favorites indicator •...

  • Page 92: Displaying Pictures In A Direction

    • You can place up to 999 pictures in your favorites list. • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • Pictures that are protected (P96) or that do not conform to DCF standards (P48) will not be deleted.

  • Page 93: Rotating The Picture [Rotate]

    For menu operations, see page 89. Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] You can rotate and display the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. n Example When rotating clockwise (a) Original picture Select the picture to be rotated and set it. ROTATE 100 _ 0001 SELECT •...

  • Page 94: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    For menu operations, see page 89. Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT] DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers.
  • Page 95 n To cancel all settings Select [YES] to cancel all settings. CANCEL ALL DPOF CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? SELECT n To print the date You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date each press of the [DISPLAY] button when setting the number of prints. DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 COUNT...

  • Page 96: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of

    For menu operations, see page 89. Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] You can set the protection to the pictures which you do not want to delete for preventing them from accidental erasure. Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL]. PLAY PROTECT AUDIO DUB.

  • Page 97: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.]

    For menu operations, see page 89. Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] You can record the audio after taking a picture. Select the picture and start audio recording. AUDIO 100 _ 0001 DUB. DUB. SELECT START • When audio has already been recorded, the confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 98: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    For menu operations, see page 89. 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. Select the picture and set it.

  • Page 99: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. When resized pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. When you select [NO], a resized picture is newly created.
  • Page 100 Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING 100 _ 0001 ZOOM EXIT Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING 100 _ 0001 ZOOM EXIT TRIM:SHUTTER VQT0S46 Playback (advanced) Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. 1/19 SELECT MENU •...

  • Page 101: Changing The Aspect Ratio [Aspect Conv.]

    For menu operations, see page 89. Changing the Aspect Ratio [ASPECT CONV.] Resize pictures taken in 16:9 aspect ratio for printing to 3:2 or 4:3. Select [ ] or [ PLAY PROTECT AUDIO DUB. RESIZE TRIMMING ASPECT CONV. SELECT EXIT Select the picture.

  • Page 102: Clean Up The Card [Clean Up]

    For menu operations, see page 89. Clean up the Card < Use this to speed up you SD card’s transfer speed if it becomes noticeably slower. This normally happens after shooting and erasing repeatedly. Reduced transfer speed can especially effect the recording of motion pictures, where recording can be interrupted.

  • Page 103: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen n Playing back pictures with the supplied cable • Turn the camera and the TV off. • Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P25) Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera.

  • Page 104: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable [4 : USB MODE] Select the USB system before connecting a computer or printer to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) Select [USB MODE].

  • Page 105: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC • By connecting the camera to a computer, you can upload your pictures, then use the software on the included CD-ROM ([LUMIX Simple Viewer] and [PHOTOfunSTUDIO] for Windows print or send your images by e-mail. • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.
  • Page 106 n Folder Composition Folders appear as follows. SD Memory D C I M Card 100_PANA MultiMedia P1000001.JPG Card P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG 101_PANA 999_PANA M I S C PRIVATE1 Folder number File number JPG : Pictures MOV : Motion pictures The contents of each folder are: DCIM 100_PANA to 999_PANA 100_PANA...

  • Page 107: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant

    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 on the LCD monitor. Make the necessary settings on your printer beforehand.
  • Page 108 n Single picture Select a picture to be printed. PictBridge 100 _ 0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT • A message displays for about 2 seconds. Set the print settings. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT SELECT...
  • Page 109 n [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 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE...
  • Page 110 n 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. (P95) The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing.

  • Page 111: Screen Display

    Screen Display n In recording 1 Recording mode (P29) 2 Flash (P39) 3 White balance (P70) 4 ISO sensitivity (P72) 5 Focus indication (P30) 6 Continuous AF (P76) 7 Picture size (P72) 8 Quality (P73) 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps QVGA QVGA In Motion picture mode (P58)
  • Page 112 PLAY AUDIO 10:00 20.DEC.2005 n In playback 1 Playback mode 2 Number of DPOF [d] prints (P94) 3 Protected picture (P96) 4 A : Still or motion pictures with audio (P88) 5 Picture size (P72) 6 Quality (P73) 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps...

  • Page 113: 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. n Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying the camera, take care not to drop or cause impact to it.
  • Page 114 n Card Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or erased.

  • Page 115: Message Display

    Message Display [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] After cancelling the protect setting, you can delete or overwrite the picture.
  • Page 116 Others [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] When you set the [PICT.MODE] to [30fpsVGA] or [30fps16:9], use cards that have a speed of 10 MB/second or better (shown on the card packaging) for best results.

  • Page 117: 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. (P24) n Battery and power supply Conditions The camera will not turn The camera turns off soon after turning it on.
  • Page 118 n LCD Conditions The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment. The screen is too bright or dark. Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 119 n Flash Conditions Flash is not activated. The flash is activated 2 times. Others Causes Make sure the flash is open. Slide the [< OPEN] switch. (P39) The flash is not activated when motion picture mode [i], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FIREWORKS] or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode (P60) is selected.
  • Page 120 n Playback Conditions The picture is not played back. Pictures rotate unexpectedly. Images are grainy or noisy. Folder or file name appears as [–] and the display goes black. VQT0S46 Others Causes Is the card inserted? Is there a picture in the card? Is the mode dial set to playback [Q]? One of the features of this unit can automatically detect when you have turned the camera side on to take a picture, then...
  • Page 121 n Connecting to a TV, computer or printer Conditions The picture does not appear on the television. The TV screen is disturbed or displayed in monochrome. Cannot play motion pictures on a television. The pictures cannot be printed with printers. The sides of printed images are cut off.
  • Page 122 n Others Conditions Unreadable language was selected by mistake. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp turns on sometimes. The AF assist lamp does not turn on. The clock setting is reset. The lens clicks. The camera gets hot. Strange colours appear around the edge of the image.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera Effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extra optical zoom: Focus: Focus range: Shutter system: Shutter speed: Burst recording Burst speed (max.): Number of recordable pictures (max.): Motion picture recording: Aspect ratio [...
  • Page 124 Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A12A): Input: Output: Equipment mobility: Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: VQT0S46 Others Monaural Monaural SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Aspect ratio [ 3840×2160 pixels, 3072×1728 pixels, 1920×1080 pixels Aspect ratio [ 3248×2160 pixels, 2560×1712 pixels, 2048×1360 pixels...
  • Page 125 Others MEMO VQT0S46...
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  • Page 127 Others MEMO VQT0S46...
  • Page 128 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. VQT0S46 H0705MH0 ( 1000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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