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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DMC-FX5PP
Model No.
Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FX5PP Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0G12...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Recording of pre-recorded tapes or We would like to take this opportunity to discs or other published or thank you for purchasing this Panasonic broadcast material for purposes Digital Camera. Please read these other than your own private use may Operating Instructions carefully and infringe copyright laws.
  • Page 3 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Panasonic Way, limits are designed to provide Secaucus, NJ reasonable protection against 07094 harmful interference in a residential Support Contact: Panasonic installation. This equipment Consumer generates, uses, and can radiate Electronics radio frequency energy and, if not Company...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Playback (basic) Information for Your Safety ....2 Playing Back Pictures......45 9 Pictures Multi Playback ....46 Preparation Using the Playback Zoom ....47 Deleting Pictures ....... 48 Standard Accessories ......6 Names of the Components ....8 Recording pictures Quick Guide ........
  • Page 5 Playback (advanced) Others Playing Back Pictures with Audio..75 After Use ......... 104 Playing Back Motion Images..... 76 Screen Display ........ 105 Rotating the Picture......77 The Menu Items ......108 Setting the Picture to be Printed and Cautions for Use......110 the Number of Prints Approximate number of recordable (DPOF Print Setting)......

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) ∫ AC Cable RP-SD016B K2CA2EA00002 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ DC Cable K2GH2DZ00001 ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S001A (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫...
  • Page 7 Preparation ∫ USB Connection Cable K1HB08CD0004 ∫ CD-ROM ∫ Strap VFC4033...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 1 Strap Eyelet (P20) 2 Flash 3 Lens 4 Self-timer Indicator (P43, 55) 5 Lens Cover 6 Optical Finder 7 Flash/Access Indicator (P17, 31, 40) 8 Status Indicator (P31) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P24, 27, 35, 82) 10 Mode Dial (P29) 6 7 8 9 10...
  • Page 9 Preparation 22 Terminal Door 23 [DIGITAL] (P96, 97, 99)/ [AV OUT] (P93) Socket 24 [DC IN/EXT.] Socket (P16) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN EXT. 25 Card/Battery Door (P14, 18) 26 Tripod Receptacle ª Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (P12, 16) [AC INT] Terminal [POWER] Indicator [CHARGE] Indicator Battery Attachment Part...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide • Charge the battery before using. • Prepare the Camera/AC cable/Battery/AC adaptor/Card. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. ª Preparation 1 Insert the card. (P18) Charge the battery. (P12) 2 Close the card/battery door.
  • Page 11 Preparation ª Recording ª Playback 1 Turn the camera on. 1 Select Playback mode [ 2 Set the clock. (P21) 2 Select the picture you want to 3 Select Normal picture mode view. (P45) OFF ON Take a picture. (P30)

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. Connect the AC cable. Detach the battery. • The [POWER] Indicator A lights. • The battery cannot be charged ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ when the DC cable is connected to • After use, be sure to disconnect the the AC adaptor.

  • Page 13: About The Battery

    Preparation About the Battery ª Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor.) > > > (Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery. ª Charging time and available recording time Measured under the following conditions: •...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

    Preparation Inserting the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Open the card/battery door. Close the card/battery door. Insert the charged battery until it clicks.

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery

    Preparation Removing the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Open the card/battery door. • If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. •...

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Preparation Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor. Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Connect the AC cable. Connect the DC cable.

  • Page 17: About The Card

    Preparation About the Card ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) While the card is accessed, the flash/ access indicator 1 and card access The SD Memory Card and indication 2 light. MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Card

    Preparation Inserting the Card Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. Open the card/battery door. Close the card/battery door. Insert the card all the way in until it clicks. • Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place.

  • Page 19: Removing The Card

    • If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card.) • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Strap Pass the top of the strap through Pull the strap. the strap eyelet 1. Pass the opposite side of the strap through its ring shaped part.

  • Page 21: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial setting Select [CLOCK SET] from the The clock is not set when the camera is [SETUP] menu. (P23) shipped. When you turn the camera on, SETUP 2/ 3 / 3 the clock setting screen appears. BEEP NO.RESET RESET...

  • Page 22: Date Printing

    Preparation ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. • You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. CLOCK SET • After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 48 hours, 10:001JAN.11.2004 the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for 3 months after the battery...

  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    Preparation Setup Menu Turn the camera on. Select the desired item. SETUP OFF ON MONITOR AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM POWER SAVE 2MIN. ECONOMY SELECT EXIT MENU Set the desired value. • The status indicator 1 lights. SETUP MONITOR Press the [MENU] button. AUTO REVIEW 1SEC.
  • Page 24 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu Functions MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. AUTO • [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically REVIEW° appear. • [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.
  • Page 25 Preparation Menu Functions ECONOMY° If you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds in recording mode, the message [MONITOR OFF] blinks and then the LCD monitor is turned off to save the power. Press any key to turn it on again. •...
  • Page 26 Preparation Menu Functions LANGUAGE Set to the language on the menu screen from the following 7 languages. Set to the desired language with 2/1 and determine it with • [ENGLISH]: The menu screen in English. • [DEUTSCH]: The menu screen in German. •...

  • Page 27: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Using the LCD Monitor ª Selecting the screen to be used In playback mode Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used. 1600 1600 • When the menu screen appears, 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 1/19 1/19 during multi playback or during...

  • Page 28: About The Histogram

    Preparation About the 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: The Mode Dial

    Preparation The Mode Dial Select the desired mode turning the mode dial. : Normal Picture mode (P30) : Self-portrait mode (P55) The aperture value and the shutter Use this mode when you want to take a speed are automatically adjusted. picture of yourself.

  • Page 30: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Preparation • Insert the charged battery (P14) or connect the AC adaptor (P16). • Insert the card. (P18) 1 Turn the camera on. Focus on the subject to take the 2 Select Normal Picture mode picture.
  • Page 31 Recording pictures (basic) ª Posture to take good pictures ª Status indicator A 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. • Check that the camera is not shaken Lit: when pressing the shutter button •...
  • Page 32 Recording pictures (basic) ª Focusing • When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a • You can focus on the subject up to a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the distance of 1.64 feet (50 cm). recorded pictures may become dark.
  • Page 33 Recording pictures (basic) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When using the camera in a sandy or dusty place, be careful not to let dirt, • When brightness has changed due grit or seawater come into the camera. to the zoom or the movement of the camera, the lens may click and the ª...

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode We recommend you use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. Preparation •...
  • Page 35 Recording pictures (basic) ª Selecting the screen to be used Take the picture. Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the screen to be used. ª Picture size and quality in [PICT.MODE] ENLARGE 2304a1728 pixels Fine 4qa6q/ 1280a960 pixels Fine 10a15cm E-MAIL 640a480 pixels...

  • Page 36: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode [ ], review function is not activated. Press 4. Enlarge and shift the picture. REVIEW1X REVIEW4X EXIT DELETE DELETE > > • The last recorded picture appears •...

  • Page 37: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom With this feature, you can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ª Switching the flash setting : Forced OFF Even in dark places, the flash is not activated. Use this when taking pictures in places where use of the flash is not allowed.
  • Page 39 Recording pictures (basic) ª The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity Available flash range Wide 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 5.25 feet (1.6 m) ISO50 Tele 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 3.28 feet (1 m) Wide 1.31 feet (40 cm) – 7.87 feet (2.4 m) ISO100 Tele 1.31 feet (40 cm) –...
  • Page 40 Recording pictures (basic) • The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway. • When the flash is being charged, the flash/access indicator and the flash icon blink red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. •...

  • Page 41: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [ EXPOSURE] and •...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording pictures (basic) 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. Preparation •...

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Switch the self-timer setting. • When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is 1600 convenient to stabilize the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Switch the burst mode setting. ª Number of pictures recorded in burst mode 1600 Number of recordable Burst pictures speed 4 frames/...

  • Page 45: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) • When releasing 2/1, the number of Select the picture. file forwarded begins from 1. • While forwarding or rewinding a large 1600 number of pictures by holding down 100 _ 0001 2/1, once release 2/1 before...

  • Page 46: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Switch to multi screen. Select the pictures. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 JAN. 1.2004 SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL ª To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ •...

  • Page 47: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª To delete a picture during the Enlarge the picture. playback zoom Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. (P48) ¬...

  • Page 48: Deleting Pictures

    Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª To delete single picture Select the picture to be deleted. Delete the picture. DELETE SINGLE 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 DELETE THIS PICTURE? SELECT MULTI/ALL 10:00 JAN.
  • Page 49 Playback (basic) ª To delete multi pictures Select [MULTI DELETE]. Delete the pictures. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE MULTI DELETE DELET TE THE PICT E THE PIC TURES ALL DELETE YOU MARKED? YOU M ARKED? SELECT SELECT CANCEL /FOCUS /FOCUS 2 times •...
  • Page 50 Playback (basic) ª To delete all pictures ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Once deleted, pictures cannot be Select [ALL DELETE]. recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures. MULTI/ALL DELETE • Pictures that are protected (P83) or not of DCF standards (P45) are not MULTI DELETE deleted.

  • Page 51: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using 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 0.33 feet (10 cm) (Wide) from the subject.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Using Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode This mode allows you to make a subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª Technique for Portrait mode ¬...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures Using Landscape Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Landscape Mode In Landscape mode the camera is adjusted to produce the greatest depth of field. This mode works best outdoors under direct sunlight at distances exceeding 9.84 feet (3 m). Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using Night Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Night Portrait Mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. By using the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and the background brighter than they appear in real life. Preparation •...

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Self-Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Self-portrait Mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ 1600 • The available focus range is 0.98 feet (30 cm) –...

  • Page 56: Recording Motion Images

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording Motion Images You can record motion images with audio. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Select [MOTION RATE]. Press the shutter button halfway. SETUP MOTION RATE 30fps 10fps D.ZOOM STABILIZER MODE1 SELECT EXIT MENU MENU...

  • Page 57: Available Recording Time

    Recording pictures (advanced) ª Available recording time Motion rate SD Memory Card Capacity 10fps 30fps 16 MB 75 seconds 25 seconds 32 MB 160 seconds 55 seconds 64 MB 350 seconds 120 seconds 128 MB 720 seconds 240 seconds 256 MB 1450 seconds 480 seconds 512 MB...

  • Page 58: Setting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the color white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the color white.

  • Page 59: Setting The White Balance Manually (White Set)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance manually (White set) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) Use of auto white balance adjustment in Select [W.BALANCE] and set to inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by SETUP many light sources, auto white balance...

  • Page 60: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 61: Changing The Picture Size

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the • In Motion image mode [ ], the picture size. picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. •...

  • Page 62: Changing The Quality

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Quality “Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures Using Spot Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure.

  • Page 64: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased.

  • Page 65: Taking Pictures With Audio

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to • It is not necessary to keep pressing [ON]. the shutter button. •...

  • Page 66: Using The Af Trigger

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the AF Trigger Prefocus is a technique to focus on the point where the subject comes in advance, and it is used when taking a picture of the subject with quick motion. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain.
  • Page 67 Recording pictures (advanced) Take the picture. 1600 FOCUS ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • When the AF Trigger is set to [FOCUS], you cannot focus on the subject by only pressing the shutter button halfway. Be sure to press the [FOCUS] button before taking pictures.

  • Page 68: Using The Digital Zoom

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ª 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 69: Using The Color Effect

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Color Effect You can use 3 types of color effects depending on the image of the picture. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the Take the picture. color.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Quality Of The Picture (Picture Adjustment)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [PICT.ADJ.] and set it. • In Simple mode [ ]/Motion image mode [ ], you cannot adjust the SETUP picture quality.

  • Page 71: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Optical Image Stabilizer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [STABILIZER] and set it. • In [MODE2], the optical image stabilizer icon turns yellow soon after SETUP you turn the camera on to keep the COL.EFFECT stabilizer function activated.

  • Page 72: Creating Flip Animation

    Recording pictures (advanced) Creating Flip Animation You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P29) ª Capturing images Example: When capturing images of the subject in Select [FLIP ANIM.]. sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks SETUP...
  • Page 73 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Creating motion images Capture images for flip animation. Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. FLIP ANIM. IMAGE CAPTURE REMAIN CREATE MOTION IMAGE DELETE STILL IMAGES EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU MENU • You can take up to 100 pictures. Check the image.
  • Page 74 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Playing back a created flip Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] animation and create a flip animation. Follow the same procedure as you play CREATE MOTION IMAGE back motion images. (P76) FRAME RATE 5 fps ª Deleting all the still images used CREATE MOTION IMAGE for flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL...

  • Page 75: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select the picture with audio icon • The picture with audio cannot be resized (P88) or trimmed (P90). 1600 0001 PLAY AUDIO...

  • Page 76: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Select the picture with the motion During motion image playback, continue image icon [ pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 100 _ 0001 2: Fast rewind PLAY MOTION 1/19...

  • Page 77: Rotating The Picture

    Playback (advanced) Rotating the Picture You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) • Close the menu by pressing the Select [ROTATE].

  • Page 78: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints (Dpof Print Setting)

    DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed. Many commercial photo printing services now use DPOF. For more information please visit: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/avc/video/dpof/dpof_110/white_e.htm Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].
  • Page 79 Playback (advanced) ª Multi setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select the pictures and set the number of prints. PLAY SETUP DPOF SET MULTI ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU COUNT DATE DISPLAY SELECT EXIT MENU MENU Select [MULTI].
  • Page 80 Playback (advanced) ª To cancel all settings Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to cancel all settings. CANCEL ALL DPOF PLAY SETUP ROTATE CANCEL ALL DPOF PROTECT PRINT SETTINGS? DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU SELECT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the Select [CANCEL].
  • Page 81 Playback (advanced) ª Index setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to index setting. DPOF INDEX PLAY SETUP ROTATE SET INDEX PRINT? PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU SELECT MENU • Close the menu by pressing the Select [INDEX].
  • Page 82 Playback (advanced) ª When the index is already set ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • DPOF print setting is a convenient DPOF INDEX function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital SET/CANCEL INDEX Print Order Format.

  • Page 83: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture

    Playback (advanced) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) ª Single setting/cancel Select [PROTECT]. Select the picture and set/cancel the protection. PLAY SETUP PROTECT THIS ROTATE 0001 PROTECT 1/10 DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
  • Page 84 Playback (advanced) ª 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 Setting)]. (P78– 80) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data.

  • Page 85: Playing Back With Slide Show

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Select [SLIDE SHOW]. Select the following items. PLAY SETUP START ROTATE DURATION PROTECT 1SEC. 2SEC. 3SEC. 5SEC. DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT MENU...
  • Page 86 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [START]. • When setting the DPOF Slide Show, DPOF icon 1 appears on the picture in green. START • When setting the DPOF Slide Show to DURATION 1SEC. the picture with DPOF printing, both of AUDIO DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear on the picture in green.

  • Page 87: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)

    Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) • The audio dubbing cannot be used Select [AUDIO DUB.]. with motion images or protected pictures. PLAY SETUP Stop audio recording. ROTATE PROTECT AUDIO...

  • Page 88: Resizing The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in those cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ].
  • Page 89 Playback (advanced) Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL MENU • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the resizing.

  • Page 90: Trimming The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P29) Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING 1600 0001 1/19 SELECT EXIT MENU Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING 1600 100 _ 0001 Select [TRIMMING]. 1/19 PLAY SETUP RESIZE...
  • Page 91 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Shift the picture and press the • The following pictures cannot be shutter button fully to set. trimmed. – Pictures equal to or smaller than TRIMMING 1600 100 _ 0001 640k480 pixels – Pictures recorded with setting the 1/19 picture size to [HDTV] –...

  • Page 92: Formatting The Card

    ON THE MEMORY CARD? format the card. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. SELECT For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...

  • Page 93: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN EXT. ª Viewing pictures in other Connect the AV cable to the countries [AV OUT] socket of the camera.

  • Page 94: Before Connecting With Usb Connection Cable

    Playback (advanced) Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable 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. (P25) Select [USB MODE].
  • Page 95 Playback (advanced) ª When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x • When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (When the camera is shipped, [Mass Storage] is selected.) •...

  • Page 96: Connecting To A Pc (Mass Storage)

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage) DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN EXT. ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Turn the camera on and then set • The flash/access indicator lights [USB MODE] to [Mass Storage]. during communication. (P94) • When connecting to a PC, we Connect the camera to a PC via recommend using the AC adaptor as the USB connection cable...

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Pc (Ptp)

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a PC (PTP) Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN EXT. [Windows] Turn the camera on and then set The camera icon appears on the [USB MODE] to [PTP].
  • Page 98 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Refer to P95 carefully when connecting to the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X with setting [USB MODE] to [PTP]. • The flash/access indicator lights during communication. • When connecting to a PC, we recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source.

  • Page 99: Connecting To A Printer

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB Direct-Print via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. DIGITAL AV OUT DC IN EXT.

  • Page 100: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P99) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. PictBridge PictBridge PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING? SINGLE...
  • Page 101 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P99) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P78) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print.

  • Page 102: Using A Printer (Usb Direct-Print)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P99) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. DIRECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING?
  • Page 103 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P99) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P78) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print.

  • Page 104: After Use

    Others Others After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Turn the camera off. • If you will not be using the camera for OFF ON a long time, – Remove the battery. (When you insert the battery again, set the clock.) –...

  • Page 105: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ISO100 1600 COOL 10:00 JAN. 1.2004 F2.8 1/25 FOCUS ª In recording 16 AF Trigger (P66) 1 Recording mode (P29) 17 Shutter speed indication (P30) 2 Flash (P38) 18 Aperture indication (P30) 3 White balance (P58) 19 Exposure compensation (P41) 4 ISO sensitivity (P64) 20 Current date and time (P21) •...
  • Page 106 Others 10:00 JAN. 1. 2004 4 ª In recording in Simple mode 1 Flash (P38) 2 Focus indication (P30) 3 Jitter alert indication (P32) 4 Picture mode (P34) 5 Battery indication (P13) 6 Frame remain 7 Zoom (P37) 8 Recording indication 9 Self-timer (P43) 10 Card access indication (P17) 11 AF area (P30)
  • Page 107 Others 1600 0001 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 AUTO F2.8 1/25 ISO100 10:00 JAN. 1. 2004 ª In playback 7 Battery indication (P13) 1 Playback mode 8 Folder/File number 2 DPOF (P78, 85) 9 Page number/Total pictures (White): 10 Histogram (P28) DPOF setting for printing •...

  • Page 108: The Menu Items

    Others The Menu Items ª [REC] mode menu SETUP SETUP W.BALANCE MONITOR AUTO PICT.SIZE AUTO REVIEW 1600 QUALITY POWER SAVE 2MIN. SPOT MODE ECONOMY SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 1 W.BALANCE (P58) 13 MONITOR (P24) 2 PICT.SIZE (P61) 14 AUTO REVIEW (P24) 3 QUALITY (P62) 15 POWER SAVE (P24) 4 SPOT MODE (P63)
  • Page 109 Others ª Simple mode menu PLAY SETUP • For items without numbers, refer to MONITOR those with the same name in [REC] VOLUME mode menu. BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. PICT.MODE SELECT EXIT MENU ENLARGE 4"t6"/10t15cm E-MAIL AUTO REVIEW 32 VOLUME (P26) BEEP CLOCK SET PLAY...

  • Page 110: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ª Optimal Use of the Camera When you use the camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach or similar Keep the camera away from place, do not let grit, fine dust or magnetized equipment (such as a seawater get into the camera.
  • Page 111 Others ª Condensation Dispose of an unusable battery. • The battery has a limited life. When using the camera outdoors during • Do not throw the battery into fire very cold weather, condensation can because it may cause an explosion. form on the camera and lens when you •...

  • Page 112: Lcd Monitor

    Others ª Folder Composition Card • Do not leave the card in places where When a Memory Card with data there is high temperature or direct recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the sunlight, or where electromagnetic folders shown below will appear. waves or static electricity are easily generated.

  • Page 113: Pictures And The Size

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture 2304k1728 1600k1200 1280k960 640k480 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1118 256 MB 1200 2229 512 MB 1209 1497 2418 4491 Picture 1920k1080 size (HDTV) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB...

  • Page 114: Message Display

    Others Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] [CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / Insert the card. [CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] [THIS MEMORY CARD IS If the pictures are not based on the DCF PROTECTED] standard, the DPOF print cannot be set. Cancel the card lock.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting The camera is not turned on. The screen is too bright or dark. 1-1: Are the battery inserted or the AC Adjust the brightness of the adaptor correctly connected? screen. Check the connection. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Flash is not activated.
  • Page 116 Others 11: The picture does not appear on the television. 11-1: Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Check it. 11-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 12: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. 12-1: Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it.

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 4.7 V Power Consumption: 2.2 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on) 1.0 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off) 1.3 W (When playing back with LCD monitor) Camera Effective pixels 4,000,000 pixels Image sensor...
  • Page 118 (Panasonic DE-929A) Information for your safety Input 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.22 A Output DIGITAL CAMERA 4.7 V 1.5 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S001A) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 3.6 V, 680 mAh...

  • Page 119: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGA-S001A Lithium Ion Battery RP-SDH512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDH256U1A 256 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD128BU1A 128 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD064BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card SD USB Reader/Writer (compatible with BN-SDCAPU/1B...

  • Page 120: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on...

  • Page 121: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 122: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your...
  • Page 123 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 124: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 125: Index

    Others Others Index AC Adaptor Jitter ........16 ..........32 AF Trigger ........66 AF/AE Lock ........33 Landscape Mode ......53 Audio Dubbing ....... 87 Language setting ......26 Auto Bracket ........42 LCD Monitor ..... 27, 35, 105, 112 Auto Review ........
  • Page 126 Others Recording Guide Line ....27 Reset of setting ......25 Resizing .......... 88 Review ..........36 Rotate ..........77 Self-portrait Mode ......55 Self-timer ........43 Setup Menu ....23, 24, 25, 26 Simple Mode ........34 Slide Show ........

  • Page 127: Guía Española De Uso Rápido

    Others Others Guía española de uso rápido • Cargue la batería antes del uso. • Prepare la cámara, el cable de CA, la batería, el adaptador de CA y la tarjeta. • Verifique que la cámara esté apagada y que el objetivo esté retraído. ª...
  • Page 128 Others ª Grabación ª Reproducción 1 Encienda la cámara. 1 Seleccione el modo de 2 Ajuste el reloj. reproducción [ 3 Seleccione el modo de imagen 2 Seleccione la imagen que normal [ quiere ver. OFF ON Saque una imagen.
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  • Page 132 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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