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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic lumix dmc-fx7: user guide
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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FX7PP
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: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX7PP 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 VQT0M16...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Recording of pre-recorded tapes or We would like to take this opportunity to disks or other published or broadcast thank you for purchasing this Panasonic material for purposes other than your Digital Camera. Please read these own private use may infringe copyright Operating Instructions carefully and keep laws.
  • Page 3 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Corporation of 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are America designed to provide reasonable One Panasonic protection against harmful interference Way, Secaucus, NJ in a residential installation. This 07094 equipment generates, uses, and can...
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ Care for the camera • Leaving the camera with the lens facing • Do not shake or cause impact to the the sun may cause a malfunction. Be camera. The camera may not operate careful when you put the camera outside normally or recording of pictures may be or near a window.

  • Page 5: About These Operating Instructions

    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 Recording pictures (advanced) Information for Your Safety....... 2 Using the Mode Dial ....... 50 About These Operating Instructions ..5 • Macro mode........50 • Motion image mode ......51 • Scene mode........53 Preparation – Portrait mode......... 54 –...
  • Page 7 Playback (advanced) Others Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Screen Display........91 Images ..........70 Cautions for Use ........94 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ....71 Message Display ........97 • Rotating the Picture [ROTATE]..71 Troubleshooting ........98 • Setting the Picture to be Printed and Specifications........101 the Number of Prints Digital Camera Accessory System..

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) ∫ USB Connection Cable RP-SD016B K1HA08CD0001 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ CD-ROM ∫ Battery Pack CGA-S004A (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 1 Flash (P37) 2 Lens part 3 Self-timer Indicator (P40) AF Assist Lamp (P65) 4 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P40) 4/[REV] Button (P35) 1/Flash Mode Button (P37) 3/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P34)/Exposure Compensation (P41)/Auto Bracket (P42)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P61) Button 5 LCD Monitor Type 2.5 (P24, 91)
  • Page 10 15 16 17 Strap Eyelet 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P82, 85, 87) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P85, 87) • Please be sure to use genuine DIGITAL Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; AV OUT optional). DC IN 20 Terminal Cover 21 Tripod Receptacle...

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to 3 Turn the camera on to take record pictures with this camera. For each pictures. operation, be sure to refer to the • Set the clock. (P18) corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before • After charging is completed, be sure to use. disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. 1 Attach the battery with attention •...

  • Page 13: About The Battery

    Preparation About the Battery ∫ Battery indication Playback time The remaining battery power appears on Playback time Approx. 100 min. the screen. [It does not appear when you The number of recordable pictures and use the camera along with the AC adaptor playback time will vary depending on the (DMW-CAC2;...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    1 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly. open it. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S004A). • If you will not be using the camera for a 2 Insert: long time, remove the battery. Store the...

  • 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.) • If the card/battery door cannot be...

  • Page 16: About The Card

    Preparation About the Card ∫ Access to the card ∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and While the card is being accessed MultiMediaCard (optional) (Recognizing/Recording/Reading/ The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Deleting), the card access indication 1 are small, lightweight, removable external lights.

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

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture size 2560k1920 2048k1536 1600k1200 Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1185 1889 1920k1080 Picture size 1280k960 640k480 (HDTV) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB...

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting 2 Set date and time. The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the CLOCK SET following screen appears. 0 00 JAN 11 2004 M/D/Y PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET...
  • Page 19 Preparation • When a 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 20: Setup Menu

    Preparation Setup Menu 1 Turn the camera on. 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. SETUP OFF ON MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE 2MIN. ECONOMY BEEP SELECT EXIT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever A toward T, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded.
  • Page 21 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu Functions MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.
  • Page 22 Preparation Menu Functions ECONOMY The battery life is saved by turning the LCD monitor off (works in modes automatically. except playback (Press any button to recover from the economy mode.) mode and simple [OFF]: Economy mode cannot be activated. mode) [LEVEL1]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator turns on if you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds.
  • Page 23 Preparation Menu Functions RESET The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. However, the folder number and the clock setting are not changed. USB MODE Set the USB communication system. Set before connecting to a PC or a printer.

  • Page 24: About The Lcd Monitor

    Preparation About the LCD Monitor ∫ Selecting the screen to be used In recording mode (P27) 1600 1600 DISPLAY/PWR LCD A LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button to switch to the screen to be used. D Display • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button is not E Display with histogram F Non-display (Recording guide line)
  • Page 25 Preparation ∫ To view the LCD monitor outdoors on ∫ Recording guide line a bright sunny day (Power LCD When you align the subject on the function) horizontal and vertical guide lines or the When you press and hold the [DISPLAY/ cross point of these lines, you can take PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power pictures with well-designed composition by...
  • Page 26 Preparation ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays • When you take pictures with the flash brightness along the horizontal axis (black or in dark places, the histogram is to white) and the number of pixels at each displayed in orange because the brightness level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 27: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    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 match icon with mode dial indicator 1. : Normal picture mode (P28) Use this mode for usual recording.
  • Page 28 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Taking pictures 3 Take a picture. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Insert the charged battery. (P14) • Insert the card. (P15) F2.8 1/25 1 1 Turn the camera on.
  • Page 29 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto Focus/ ∫ Correct posture for taking good AE: Auto Exposure) pictures To take pictures without blurring: 1600 • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
  • Page 30 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Focusing ∫ Jitter (camera shake) • The focus range is 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ • Be careful of jittering when pressing the (Wide), 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ (Tele). shutter button. • When jitter could occur, the jitter alert 1 •...
  • Page 31 Recording pictures (basic) • 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.

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ∫ Settings in Simple mode [PICT.MODE] This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the necessary menus ENLARGE This selection is intended appear to make the operations simple. for situations when large printing (8qk10q, Letter 1 Select the desired item and set etc.) is desired.
  • Page 33 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item. 0.98 feet (30 cm) – ¶ (Tele) Focus range 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶ (Wide) MONITOR [0] (standard) POWER SAVE...
  • Page 34 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes • You cannot set the following items in the from behind the subject. Subjects such as Simple mode. people become dark when pictures are – [NO.RESET] recorded in the backlight.

  • Page 35: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 When the mode dial is in a 1 second to identify the enlarged area. recording mode, press ∫...

  • Page 36: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) You can make people and subjects appear 1600 closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. • The picture may have some distortion (typical example: vertical straight line bent outwards).

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash : AUTO The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to : AUTO/Red-eye reduction the recording condition. The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.
  • Page 38 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ 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 Available flash control range ¢...
  • Page 39 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Shutter speed (sec.) : AUTO 1/60 – 1/2000 : AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000 : Forced ON 1/60 – 1/2000 : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction : Slow sync./ 1/8 ¢– 1/2000 Red-eye reduction 1/8 ¢–...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer • When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a 1 Switch the self-timer setting. convenient way to stabilize the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. 1600 •...

  • Page 41: Compensating The Exposure

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

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket • When setting the auto bracket, the auto In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically bracket icon appears on the lower left of recorded by each press of the shutter the screen. button according to the compensation •...

  • Page 43: Optical Image Stabilizer [Stabilizer]

    Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] MODE1 The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist This mode recognizes and compensates during photocomposition. jitters. You can reduce blurring caused by MODE2 The stabilizer function is in jitters when you hold the camera with one standby and activates at the hand for taking a picture of yourself or moment the shutter captures the...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode Burst speed Number of recordable 1 Press the Single/Burst Mode (pictures/ pictures (pictures) Button to switch the burst mode second)¢ setting and then take pictures. max.

  • Page 45: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures • When you forward or rewind a large number of pictures, release 2/1 once before reaching the picture to be played 1 Select the picture. back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind pictures little by little. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19...

  • Page 46: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 47: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom Press the [ ] button. 1 Enlarge the picture. When the confirmation screen appears, press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. (P48) • The more the picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.

  • Page 48: Deleting Pictures

    Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete multiple pictures 1 Select [MULTI DELETE]. ∫ To delete a single picture MULTI/ALL DELETE 1 Select the picture to be deleted. MULTI DELETE 1600 100 _ 0001 ALL DELETE 1/19 CANCEL SELECT 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 2 times 2 Select the pictures to be deleted.
  • Page 49 Playback (basic) 3 Delete the pictures. • Once deleted, pictures cannot be MULTI DELETE recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures. DELETE THE PICTURES • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. YOU MARKED? • Pictures that are protected (P74) or that do not conform to DCF standards (P45) will not be deleted.

  • Page 50: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Macro mode • We recommend using a tripod. • When the camera lens is at a distance beyond the available range from the This mode allows you to take pictures subject, the subject may not be focused closely focusing on the subject.

  • Page 51: Motion Image Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) 2 Press the shutter button halfway. Motion image mode This mode allows you to record motion images. 1 Select [MOTION RATE]. W.BALANCE AUTO MOTION RATE 10fps AF MODE 30fps • When the subject is focused, the focus AF ASSIST LAMP indication 1 lights.
  • Page 52 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Available recording time (seconds) • You cannot set [MODE2] on the Optical Image Stabilizer function. Motion rate (sec.) SD Memory Card • Keep the camera away from magnetised Capacity 10fps 30fps equipment or equipment which generates 16 MB electromagnetic waves (e.g.

  • Page 53: Scene Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Scene mode : [PORTRAIT] (P54) : [SPORTS] (P54) Press the [MENU] button to display the : [SCENERY] (P55) scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu is set to [AUTO], set : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P55) the mode dial to [ ] to display the scene menu automatically.

  • Page 54: Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Portrait mode Sports mode This mode allows you to make the subject This mode allows you to take pictures of a stand out from a background and adjust the fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy pictures of outdoor sports.) complexion on the subject.

  • Page 55: Scenery Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. This mode is suitable nightscape. The landscape can be when the distance between the camera recorded vividly by using the slow shutter and the subject is 16.4 feet (5 m) or more in speed.

  • Page 56: Night Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take pictures This mode allows you to take beautiful against a night landscape. The subject can pictures of fireworks exploding in the night be recorded with brightness in real life by sky.

  • Page 57: Party Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Party mode Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in a This mode allows you to take a picture in dim room (e.g. a wedding reception, a locations such as skiing grounds and party, a banquet in a bar, etc.) clearly. locations near snowy mountains.

  • Page 58: Self Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) • The self-timer can be set to [OFF] or Self portrait mode [2SEC.]. (P40) When you set to This mode allows you to take a picture of [2SEC.], it is kept until the camera is yourself. turned [OFF] or you switch the mode. •...

  • Page 59: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the [REC] mode menu : [W.BALANCE] (P60) Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, : [SENSITIVITY] (P62) etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. : [PICT.SIZE] (P62) • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode.

  • Page 60: White Balance [W.balance]

    Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Auto White Balance White Balance [W.BALANCE] Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light This function allows you to reproduce a sources, auto white balance adjustment white color closer to the tone in real life on may not operate properly.
  • Page 61 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually 3 Finely adjust the white balance. • 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is (White set Use this mode when you want to set the reddish. • 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is white balance manually.

  • Page 62: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    Recording pictures (advanced) ISO Sensitivity Picture Size [SENSITIVITY] [PICT.SIZE] If you select a larger picture size, you can ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to print pictures clearly. light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity When you select a smaller picture size higher, the camera becomes more suitable (640k480 pixels), you can store more for recording in dark places.

  • Page 63: Quality [Quality]

    Recording pictures (advanced) Quality Audio Recording [QUALITY] [AUDIO REC.] You can select 2 types of quality You can take a picture with audio. (compression rate) according to the usage • When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], of the picture. ] appears on the screen.

  • Page 64: Af Mode [Af Mode]

    Recording pictures (advanced) AF Mode [AF MODE] • 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 9-area-focusing: pictures in dark places, the AF area is The camera focuses on any of displayed on the center of the screen with 9 focus areas.

  • Page 65: Af Assist Lamp [Af Assist Lamp]

    Recording pictures (advanced) AF Assist Lamp Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER] [AF ASSIST LAMP] The shutter speed can be automatically Illuminating the subject with adjusted. However, you can take pictures the AF assist lamp allows brighter than usual by changing the longest the camera to focus on the shutter speed.

  • Page 66: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]

    Recording pictures (advanced) Digital Zoom Color Effect [D.ZOOM] [COL.EFFECT] It is possible to further magnify a subject You can use 4 types of color effects already magnified 3 times with the optical depending on the image of the picture. zoom by 4 more times with the digital COOL The picture becomes bluish.

  • Page 67: Flip Animation [Flip Anim.]

    Recording pictures (advanced) 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] PICT.ADJ. STANDARD This camera allows you to create motion FLIP ANIM. picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode. Example: SELECT EXIT MENU When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little...
  • Page 68 Recording pictures (advanced) 3 Capture images for flip animation. 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames. CREATE MOTION IMAGE REMAIN FRAME RATE 5fps 10fps CREATE MOTION IMAGE EXIT MENU SELECT EXIT MENU • You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image 5fps 5 frames/sec.
  • Page 69 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and then press 1. • You cannot use the audio recording function, burst mode and auto bracket.

  • Page 70: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding During motion image playback, keep ∫ Pictures with audio pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward Select the picture with audio icon [ 2: Fast rewind and play back the audio. •...

  • Page 71: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Playback (advanced) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] 2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it. ROTATE You can rotate and display the recorded 1600 100 _ 0001 pictures in increments of 90°. 1/19 This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV.

  • Page 72: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    DPOF. For more be added, established by JEITA [Japan information please visit: Electronics and Information Technology http://www.panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ Industries Association]. white_e.htm 1 Select [DPOF PRINT], then select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL]. PLAY...
  • Page 73 Playback (advanced) ∫ Single setting ∫ To cancel all settings Select the picture and set the number of Select [YES] to cancel all settings. prints. CANCEL ALL DPOF DPOF SET THIS CANCEL ALL DPOF 100 _ 0001 PRINT SETTINGS? 1/19 COUNT DATE DISPLAY...

  • Page 74: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture [Protect]

    Playback (advanced) Preventing Accidental Erasure • DPOF print setting is a convenient of the Picture [PROTECT] function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P87) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print You can set the protection to the pictures Order Format.

  • Page 75: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]

    Playback (advanced) • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] Playing Back with Slide Show button 2 times after finishing the setting/ [SLIDE SHOW] canceling. ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of 1 Select [SLIDE SHOW], then select Prints [DPOF PRINT]].
  • Page 76 Playback (advanced) ∫ SD Slide Show DURATION It can be set among 1, If you insert a card including the SD 2, 3 and 5 seconds. Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for AUDIO By setting it to [ON], the DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, audio from pictures and then turn the camera on in playback...

  • Page 77: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.]

    Playback (advanced) 3 Stop audio recording. Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] AUDIO 1600 100 _ 0001 DUB. 1/19 You can record the audio after taking a picture. 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. STOP PLAY ROTATE MENU PROTECT DPOF PRINT 2 times •...

  • Page 78: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    Playback (advanced) 3 Select the size and set it. Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] RESIZE 1600 100 _ 0001 This function is useful if you want to reduce 1/19 1600 the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or 1280 uploaded to a website.

  • Page 79: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    Playback (advanced) 2 Select the picture to trim and set Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] TRIMMING 1600 100 _ 0001 Use this function when you trim 1/19 unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. SELECT EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.

  • Page 80: Initializing The Card [Format]

    Playback (advanced) 4 Shift the picture and press the Initializing the Card [FORMAT] shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING 1600 100 _ 0001 1 Select [FORMAT]. 1/19 PLAY RESIZE TRIMMING ZOOM FORMAT TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT MENU SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 5 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING 2 Select [YES] to format.
  • Page 81 [LOCK], you cannot format the card. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. 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 82: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries supplied cable When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view pictures on a TV in other • Turn the camera and the TV off. countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.

  • Page 83: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    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 84 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ 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.) ∫...

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC • Refer to the separate operating 1 Turn the camera on and set the instructions for details about PC [USB MODE] according to the OS connection. you use. • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the •...
  • Page 86 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ PC • While [ACCESS] is being displayed, do [Windows] not disconnect the USB connection cable. The drive appears on the [My Computer] • Do not use any other USB connection folder. cables except the supplied one. •...

  • Page 87: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a 3 Connect the camera to a printer printer supporting PictBridge via the USB via the USB connection cable A connection cable (supplied), you can select (supplied).
  • Page 88 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ [PRINT WITH DATE] • Set the print settings such as paper size or print quality on the printer beforehand. Settings on the printer are (Read the printer operating instructions.) prioritized. • Connect the camera to a printer. (P87) OFF Date is not printed.
  • Page 89 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] ∫ DPOF picture (Possible layouts on the camera) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P72) Settings on the printer are 1 Select [DPOF PICTURE]. prioritized. 1 page with no frame print PictBridge 1 page with frame print 2 pages print...
  • Page 90 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Setting the date printing with the ∫ Layout printing DPOF print in advance • When printing a picture several times When the printer supports the date printing on 1 sheet of paper by DPOF setting, we recommend setting For example, if you want to print a picture the date printing with the DPOF print in 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE...

  • Page 91: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 1600 F2.8 1/25 ∫ In recording 1 Recording mode 19 Slow shutter (P65) 2 Flash (P37) 20 Power LCD indication (P25) 3 Burst (P44) 21 AF area (P28) : Audio recording (P51, 63) 22 Spot AF area (P64) 4 White balance (P60) 23 AF assist lamp (P65)
  • Page 92 Others T 1X 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 BACKLIGHT ∫ Recording in simple mode 1 Flash (P37) 2 Focus indication (P28) 3 Picture mode (P32) : Jitter alert indication (P30) 4 Battery indication (P13) 5 Picture remain 6 Recording indication 7 Card access indication (P16) 8 AF area (P28) 9 Backlight compensation indication (P34)
  • Page 93 Others 1600 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 F2.8 1/25 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode 11 Recording information (Recording mode/Aperture value/ 2 DPOF (P72) Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash/ (White): White balance) DPOF setting for printing • It will be displayed when the (Green): [DISPLAY] button is pressed.

  • Page 94: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. When carrying this camera, take care If you use optional accessories, use the not to drop or hit it. cords and the cables supplied with •...
  • Page 95 Others ∫ Battery • Do not throw the battery into fire because The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion it may cause an explosion. battery. Its ability to generate power is • An unusable battery should be discarded based upon the chemical reaction that in accordance with battery recycling laws.
  • Page 96 Others ∫ Card ∫ Printing pictures recorded with HDTV While the card access indication mode appears (the card is accessed), do not When you print pictures recorded after open the Card/Battery Door to remove setting the picture size to [HDTV] the card, do not turn the camera off or (1920k1080 pixels), both ends of the do not shake or cause impact to the...

  • Page 97: 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] If the pictures are not based on the DCF [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] standard, the DPOF print cannot be set. Cancel the card lock.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Others 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. (P23) Conditions Causes The camera will not turn Is the battery inserted correctly? Check the direction of the battery.
  • Page 99 Others Conditions Causes The recorded picture is When taking a picture in shaded areas or indoors, the shutter blurred. speed becomes slow and the optical Image Stabilizer function may not work properly. In this case, we recommend holding the camera with both hands firmly to take pictures (P27).
  • Page 100 Others Conditions Causes Some pixels are inactive This is not a malfunction. or always lit on the LCD These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. monitor. Noise appears on the In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness LCD monitor.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 4.7 V Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording) 1.4 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 –...
  • Page 102 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-991B): Information for your safety Input: 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.1 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S004A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.7 V, 710 mAh...

  • Page 103: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGA-S004A Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger/ DMW-CAC2 AC Adaptor RP-SDH01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card 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...

  • Page 104: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    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 105: Request For Service Notice

    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 106: 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 product with new...
  • Page 107 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 108: (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 109: Index

    Others Others Index AF Assist Lamp Fine ........65 ............63 AF Mode Fireworks Mode ..........64 ........56 AF/AE Lock Flip Animation ......... 29 ........67 Audio Dubbing Focus ........77 ............ 30 Audio Recording Formatting ......... 63 ..........80 Auto Bracket ........
  • Page 110 Others USB Connection Cable ............23 ..... 83 Party Mode USB Mode .......... 57 ........23, 83 ........... 85, 86 PictBridge ........86, 87 Picture Adjustment ......66 Video output ........23 Picture Size ........17, 62 Playback ..........45 Playback Pictures on TV ....

  • Page 111: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española De Uso Rápido

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata Encienda la cámara para sacar del procedimiento para grabar las las imágenes. imágenes con esta cámara. Por lo que • Ajuste el reloj. atañe a cada única operación, remitimos a las páginas correspondientes.
  • Page 112 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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