Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT2X42 M0710KZ0...
Dear Customer, accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Thank you for choosing Panasonic! communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products not occur in a particular installation.
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WARNING: Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT (140 °F) or incinerate. DAMAGE, • DO NOT LET WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS DRIP OR SPLASH ■...
Causes of water entering the specified time and specified pressure, in accordance with the camera ........... 11 handling method described by Panasonic. This is not a guarantee of Deleting pictures ......30 Cleaning the rubber seals ....12 no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or complete waterproofing under all Care after using the camera at a conditions.
For details, read (→7) of the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM. It is recommended that you contact a Panasonic Service Center at least once a year to have the rubber seal replaced (subject to a fee).
Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) Opening and closing the card/battery door and terminal cover Causes of water entering the camera At the time of purchase, the [LOCK] switches of the card/battery door and When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may be terminal cover are in the locked position.
: Liquid • When the rubber seal attached to the inner side of the card/ battery door or terminal cover is cracked or deformed, contact a Panasonic Service Center. ● Handling the brush • Before using the brush, make sure that no foreign objects are adhered to it.
Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) ■ Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the card/ Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river battery door Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the : Rubber seal contact camera at a beach or in the sea or a river, etc.
[DC IN] socket Tripod receptacle [LOCK] switch ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). • Ensure that the tripod is stable. ● If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do Recording time Approx. 150 min not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in Playback time Approx. 260 min any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries...
) in the direction of the arrow until the red area ( ) is visible ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7PP). The lock is unlocked. ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●...
Setting the Clock Setting the menu The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu. Press the Power button ( Example: Setting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to in the [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed.
[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode Taking pictures with automatic settings Recording Mode: ■ Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ Automatic Scene Detection ‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to settings automatically.
Taking motion pictures Selecting the Recording Mode [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Press the Power button ( Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) The power is turned on. Press the [MODE] button ( Press the [MODE] button Press ▲...
Reading the Operating Instructions Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY] (PDF format) Playback Mode: Press the Playback button ( • You have practiced the basic operations introduced in these Operating Instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
■ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Digital Zoom Max. 4 x Delete the PDF file from the ‘Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\’ folder. Extended Optical Max. 8.4 x • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, Zoom click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
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5 devices) Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File • Panasonic’s test method is based on MIL-STD 810F system, based on Exif 2.3 standard)/ (Method 516.5-Shock) that is described above, with DPOF corresponding the drop height changed from 122 cm (4.00 feet)
Specifications Optional accessories (Continued) Battery charger Product name: Battery pack (Panasonic DE-A75B): Information for your safety Product no.: DMW-BCH7PP ● Input 110 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Performance identical to supplied battery pack. ● Recommended for taking on holiday, etc.
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the Subtotal warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which Your State &...
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For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. product prepaid to: THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL Panasonic Exchange Center DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING 4900 George McVay Drive OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
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Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...