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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic lumix dmc-fz4: user guide
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Operating Instructions

DMC-FZ5PP
Model No.
DMC-FZ4PP
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.

Digital Camera

VQT0Q09

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMC-FZ5PP Model No. DMC-FZ4PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the 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 VQT0Q09...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Carefully observe copyright laws. We would like to take this opportunity to Recording of pre-recorded tapes or thank you for purchasing this Panasonic discs or other published or broadcast Digital Camera. Please read these material for purposes other than your...
  • Page 3 Model No.: DMC-FZ5 found to comply with the limits for a DMC-FZ4 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Responsible party: Panasonic 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Corporation of designed to provide reasonable North America protection against harmful interference One Panasonic in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ Care for the camera ∫ About the Lens • Do not shake or cause impact to the • Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong camera. The camera may not be light sources. It may cause not only a operated normally or recording of pictures malfunction of the camera but irreversible may be disabled, or the lens may be...
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ 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: 15oC – 25oC (59oF – 77oF), Recommended humidity: 40% – 60%) •...

  • Page 6: 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. Compensating the Exposure • EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, Use this function when you cannot achieve and it is the amount of light given to the appropriate exposure due to the difference CCD by the aperture value and the...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 9 Pictures Multi Playback......51 Before Use Using the Playback Zoom .......52 Deleting Pictures........53 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 About These Operating Instructions ..6 Recording pictures (advanced) Preparation Using the Mode Dial ....... 55 • Aperture-priority AE ......55 Standard Accessories .......
  • Page 8 Playback (advanced) Others Playing Back Pictures with Audio/ Using the MC Protector/ND Filter ..103 Motion Images........83 Screen Display........104 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ....84 Cautions for Use ........107 • Displaying pictures in a direction Message Display ........109 at the time of recording Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 SD Memory Card DMC-FZ5 DMC-FZ4 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) 1: 16 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ5 only) 2: 8 MB (Supplied with DMC-FZ4 only) RP-SD016B RP-SD008B 2 Battery Pack (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Names of the Components 1 Lens (P4) 2 Flash (P40) 3 Microphone (DMC-FZ5 only) (P61, 75) 4 Self-timer Indicator (P44) AF Assist Lamp (P78) 5 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P28) 5 6 7 11 12 6 Viewfinder (P27, 104) 7 [EVF/LCD] Button (P27) 8 Flash Open Button (P40) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P27) 10 [EXPOSURE] Button...
  • Page 11 (DMC-FZ5 only) [V.OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (DMC-FZ4 only) (P95, 97, 99) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P97, 99) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC1; optional). 26 Terminal Door 27 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 28 Tripod Receptacle 27 28...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to 3 Turn the camera on to take record and playback pictures with the pictures. camera. For each operation, be sure to • Set the clock. (P22) refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is 3 Detach the battery. not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery to the charger. • After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 14: About The Battery

    Preparation About the Battery ∫ Battery indication Playback time when using the LCD The remaining battery power appears on monitor the screen. [It does not appear when you Playback time Approx. 300 min. use the camera along with the AC adaptor The number of recordable pictures and (DMW-CAC1;...

  • Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S002A). • If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. 2 Insert: •...

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • If the card/battery door cannot be while the camera is on. completely closed, remove the card and • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD insert it again. Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.)

  • Page 17: About The Card

    Please confirm the latest information on the • turn the camera off. following website. • remove the battery or the card. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs • shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may be damaged (This Site is English only.) and the camera may not operate normally.

  • Page 18: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And The Size

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size 2560k1920 2304k1728 2048k1536 Picture size 1600k1200 (DMC-FZ5) (DMC-FZ4) (DMC-FZ5) Reference for number Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. of pixels 5M pixels 4M pixels 3M pixels 2M pixels Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Memory...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap (supplied) ∫ Strap (supplied) 1 Pass the string through the hole 1 Pass the strap through the hole at on the lens cap. the Strap Eyelet. 2 Pass the string through the hole 2 Pass the strap through the on the camera.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. [ LOCK ] The lens hood cuts out excess light and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.
  • Page 21 • For details on how to attach the MC protector and the ND filter, refer to P103. • If any of the accessories are lost, please contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 (For USA) or in Canada call 1 800 561-5505 for more details on how to obtain replacement parts.

  • Page 22: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting 2 Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the CLOCK SET following screen appears. 10:001DEC.11.2005 M/D/Y PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SELECT...

  • Page 23: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation About the Setup Menu • Set the items if necessary. (Refer to 4 Select the desired item. P24– 26 for each menu item.) 1 Turn the camera on. SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW PLAY ON LCD 1SEC. POWER SAVE 3SEC. BEEP ZOOM SELECT...
  • Page 24 Preparation • In motion image mode [ ], auto review MONITOR/VIEWFINDER function is not activated. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor • When pictures are recorded in any speed (when pictures appear on the LCD monitor) ], [ ] and [ ]) on burst mode or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the (P48) or auto bracket [...
  • Page 25 Preparation POWER SAVE VOLUME (DMC-FZ5 only) [1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]: The volume of speakers can be adjusted in The power save mode is activated 7 steps. (LEVEL 6 to 0) (the camera is automatically turned • When you connect the camera to a TV, off to save the battery life) if the the volume of the speakers of the TV is camera has not been used for the...
  • Page 26 Preparation RESET SCENE MENU The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] [OFF]: Scene menu does not appear menu are reset to the initial settings. when setting the mode dial to • The setting on [ROTATE DISP.] in the scene mode and the camera is [PLAY] mode menu is also reset.

  • Page 27: About The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder In recording mode (P31) EVF/LCD DISPLAY 2560 2560 1 Switching the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
  • Page 28 Preparation ∫ Out-of-frame display ∫ Recording guide line The recording information is displayed out When you align the subject on the of the recording screen, therefore, you can horizontal and vertical guide lines or the take pictures without obstruction from icons cross point of these lines, you can take or others on the monitor, except the zoom pictures with well-designed composition by...
  • Page 29 Preparation ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays • When the recorded picture and the brightness along the horizontal axis (black histogram do not match each other to white) and the number of pixels at each under the following conditions, the brightness level on the vertical axis.

  • Page 30: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and securely. : Program AE mode (P31) : Scene mode (P63) The exposure is automatically adjusted by...
  • Page 31 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Program AE • The focus indication 2 is lit and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed. The camera automatically sets the shutter 3 Take a picture. speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 32 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ ∫ Tips for taking good pictures AE: Auto exposure) To take pictures without blurring: • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep arms stationary at your side and 2560 stand with your feet slightly apart. •...
  • Page 33 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Focusing ∫ Jitter (camera shake) • The focus range is 30 cm (0.98 feet) – ¶ • Be careful of jittering when pressing the (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) – ¶ (Tele). shutter button, especially when fully •...
  • Page 34 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Exposure • If you press the shutter button halfway • When you press the shutter button, the when the exposure is not adequate, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark indication of the aperture value and the for a moment.

  • Page 35: 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 ENLARGE This selection is intended pictures easily. Only the most basic for situations when large functions appear in the menu to make printing (8qk10q, Letter operations simple.
  • Page 36 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. 2 m (6.56 feet) – ¶ (Tele) Focus range 5 cm (0.16 feet) – ¶ (Wide) MONITOR [0] (standard) POWER SAVE...
  • Page 37 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes • The settings on the simple mode are not from the back of subjects. The subjects applied to other recording modes except such as people become dark when pictures [CLOCK SET] and [BEEP].

  • Page 38: 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 Press 1 second to check the enlarged area. REVIEW1X ∫ Recorded pictures can be deleted during the review (Quick Deletion) DELETE SINGLE DELETE THIS PICTURE?

  • Page 39: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) You can make people and subjects appear when the camera is turned on. closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and • The picture may have some distortion landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash • The flash is activated twice. The first flash is activated only for a preparation of actual recording. The subject should When you set the flash, you can take not move until the second flash is pictures using the built-in flash according to finished.
  • Page 41 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures Available flash control range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele...
  • Page 42 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting 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./Red-eye reduction 1 –...
  • Page 43 Recording pictures (basic) • Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity. • If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discolored by its heat and lighting. • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 1 Select the self-timer mode. 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). 2560 • If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled.

  • Page 45: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure 1 Press 3 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.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket • If the remaining number of recordable In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically pictures is 2 or less, you cannot take recorded by each press of the shutter pictures by setting auto bracket. button according to the compensation •...

  • Page 47: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer MODE1 The stabilizer operates continuously and can assist This mode recognizes and compensates during photo composition. jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by MODE2 The stabilizer function is in jitter especially when you take pictures with standby and activates at the the optical zoom set to Tele or when you moment the shutter captures the...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode 1 Select the burst mode. Number of recordable Burst speed pictures (pictures) (pictures/ second)¢ 2560 DMC-FZ5: 3 DMC-FZ5: DMC-FZ5: DMC-FZ4: 4 max. 4 max. 7 DMC-FZ4: DMC-FZ4: max.
  • Page 49 Recording pictures (basic) • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode. • When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3. • You cannot take pictures in the burst mode when the quality is set to [TIFF].

  • Page 50: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures • If you release 2/1 and press them again, the files will be forwarded/rewound one by one. 1 Select the picture. • In review playback in the recording mode or multi playback, the picture can only be forwarded or rewound one by one.

  • Page 51: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback 2 Select the pictures. 1 Switch to multi screen. 2560 100 _ 0001 1/19 SELECT CANCEL 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 SELECT CANCEL ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or SELECT CANCEL...

  • Page 52: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom • When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication is displayed for about 1 second. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards ∫ To delete a picture during playback ] to enlarge the picture. zoom Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 53: 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 2560 ALL DELETE 100 _ 0001 1/19 SELECT CANCEL 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 2 times 2 Select the pictures to be deleted.
  • Page 54 Playback (basic) 3 Delete the pictures. 2 Delete all of the pictures. MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE DELETE ALL PICTURES? DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? SELECT SELECT • It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once. • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

  • Page 55: Recording Pictures (Advanced)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Aperture-priority AE • Refer to P59 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) – ¶ When you want the background to be in (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) –...

  • Page 56: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Recording pictures (advanced) Shutter-priority AE • Refer to P59 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) – ¶ When you want to take a sharp picture of a (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) –...

  • Page 57: Manual Exposure

    Recording pictures (advanced) 3 Take the picture. Manual exposure Decide on an exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. 1 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed. F5.6 1/125 2560 ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance F2.8 1/30 The exposure is adequate.
  • Page 58 Recording pictures (advanced) • Refer to P59 for the available range of the aperture value and the shutter speed. • The focus range is 5 cm (0.16 feet) – ¶ (Wide), 2 m (6.56 feet) – ¶ (Tele). • The brightness of the screen may differ from that of the actual pictures.
  • Page 59 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec.) (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 1 – 1/2000 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 1 – 1/1600 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 1 – 1/1300 F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 1 – 1/1000 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) Aperture Value...

  • Page 60: Macro Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Macro mode • We recommend using a tripod. • When the subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is This mode allows you to take close-up significantly narrowed. Therefore, you will pictures of the subject, e.g.

  • Page 61: 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 METERING MODE 30fps • When the subject is focused, the focus AF MODE indication A lights.
  • Page 62 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Available recording time (seconds) Motion rate SD Memory Card 10fps 30fps 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1440 512 MB 2870 1 GB 5700 1950 • The recordable time is an approximation. •...

  • Page 63: Scene Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) : [PORTRAIT] (P64) Scene mode : [SPORTS] (P64) Set the mode dial to the scene mode to : [SCENERY] (P65) display the scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] : [NIGHT SCENERY] (P65) menu (P23) is set to [OFF], press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu.

  • Page 64: Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Portrait mode Sports mode Select this mode when you want to take This mode allows you to take pictures of a pictures of people. fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking This mode allows you to make the subject pictures of outdoor sports.) stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to...

  • Page 65: 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. The camera focuses on a nightscape. The landscape can be distant subject preferentially.

  • Page 66: Night Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode Panning mode This mode allows you to take pictures When you take a picture following the against a night landscape. The subject can motion of a subject which moves in a be recorded with brightness in real life by certain direction such as a runner or a car, using the flash and slowing down the the background will show some motion blur.

  • Page 67: Fireworks Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Fireworks mode • In panning mode, the shutter speed This mode allows you to take beautiful becomes slower than usual to achieve the pictures of fireworks exploding in the night panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily sky.

  • Page 68: Party Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Party mode • When the auto focus is activated, the This mode allows you to take a picture available recording range is 5 m according to the atmosphere of the (16.4 feet) – ¶. (We recommend following situation (e.g.

  • Page 69: Snow Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) 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 color of the snow stand out. 2560 •...

  • Page 70: Recording Menu Settings

    Recording Menu Settings Recording Menu Settings Using the [REC] mode menu : [W.BALANCE] (P71) Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, : [SENSITIVITY] (P73) etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. : [PICT.SIZE] (P74) • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode.

  • Page 71: White Balance [W.balance]

    Recording Menu Settings ∫ 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 This function allows you to reproduce a subject is surrounded by many light white color closer to the tone in real life on sources, auto white balance adjustment the pictures recorded under sunlight,...
  • Page 72 Recording Menu Settings ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set About the white balance Use this mode when you want to set the • In simple mode [ ], the white balance is white balance manually. fixed to [AUTO]. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then •...

  • Page 73: Iso Sensitivity [Sensitivity]

    Recording Menu Settings ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] • In simple mode [ ], motion image mode ] or scene mode (P63), ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. (In [NIGHT ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to SCENERY] and [PANNING] in scene light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity mode, it is fixed to [ISO80] (DMC-FZ5)/ higher, the camera becomes more suitable [ISO64] (DMC-FZ4).)

  • Page 74: Picture Size [Pict.size]

    Recording Menu Settings Picture Size Quality [PICT.SIZE] [QUALITY] When you select a larger picture size, you You can select 3 types of quality can print pictures clearly. (compression level) according to the usage When you select a smaller picture size of the picture.

  • Page 75: Audio Recording [Audio Rec.] (Dmc-Fz5 Only)

    Recording Menu Settings Audio Recording Metering Mode [AUDIO REC.] (DMC-FZ5 only) [METERING MODE] You can take a picture with audio. You can switch to the following metering modes. • When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], ] appears on the screen. Multiple: •...

  • Page 76: Af Mode [Af Mode]

    Recording Menu Settings Spot-focusing: AF Mode [AF MODE] The camera focuses on the limited and narrow area in the screen. 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. ∫...

  • Page 77: Continuous Af [Cont.af]

    Recording Menu Settings Continuous AF AF Trigger [CONT.AF] [AF TRIGGER] This mode allows you to compose a picture When taking a picture with prefocus, set more easily by always focusing on the the button for starting AF (Auto focus) to subject.

  • Page 78: Af Assist Lamp [Af Assist Lamp]

    Recording Menu Settings When you press the shutter button AF Assist Lamp halfway, [ ] indication disappears FOCUS [AF ASSIST LAMP] and then the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the [FOCUS] Illuminating the subject with the AF assist button, the [ ] indication turns red.

  • Page 79: Digital Zoom [D.zoom]

    Recording Menu Settings Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] • Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp is in use. – Do not look into the AF assist lamp. It is possible to further magnify a subject – Detach the lens hood. already magnified 12 times with the optical –...

  • Page 80: Color Effect [Col.effect]

    Recording Menu Settings Color Effect Flip Animation [COL.EFFECT] [FLIP ANIM.] You can use 4 types of color effects This camera allows you to create motion depending on the atmosphere of the picture files up to 20 seconds long by picture. connecting images recorded in flip animation mode.
  • Page 81 Recording Menu Settings 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. 3 Capture images for flip animation. D.ZOOM REMAIN COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ. STANDARD FLIP ANIM. EXIT MENU SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 2 Select [IMAGE CAPTURE]. • You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image FLIP ANIM.
  • Page 82 Recording Menu Settings ∫ Deleting all still images used to create 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the flip animation number of frames. When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation CREATE MOTION IMAGE screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and then press 1.

  • Page 83: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding During motion image playback, keep pressing 2/1. ∫ Pictures with audio (DMC-FZ5 only) 1: Fast forward Select the picture with audio icon [ 2: Fast rewind and play back the audio.

  • Page 84: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Playback (advanced) Using the [PLAY] mode menu : [ROTATE DISP.] (P85) You can use various functions in playback : [ROTATE] (P85) mode such as a rotating function or protections for recorded pictures. : [PROTECT] (P88) Menu items : [DPOF PRINT] (P86) PLAY : [SLIDE SHOW] (P89) ROTATE DISP.

  • Page 85: Displaying Pictures In A Direction At The Time Of Recording [Rotate Disp.]

    Playback (advanced) Displaying pictures in a Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] direction at the time of You can rotate the recorded pictures in recording [ROTATE DISP.] steps of 90° and display them. This mode allows you to display pictures ∫ Example recorded by holding the camera vertically When rotating clockwise ( or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] function in...

  • Page 86: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints [Dpof Print]

    SELECT EXIT MENU For details, ask photo printing servicer. MENU For more information please visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm 2 times 1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90°. [CANCEL]. The picture rotates PLAY counter-clockwise in steps of 90°.
  • Page 87 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 100 _ 0001 CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? 1/19 COUNT DATE DISPLAY...

  • Page 88: 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 You can set the protection for the pictures printers supporting PictBridge. (P99) which you do not want to be deleted by •...

  • Page 89: Playing Back With Slide Show [Slide Show]

    Playback (advanced) ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Playing Back with Slide Show Perform the same operation as in “Setting [SLIDE SHOW] the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]”. (P86– 88) 1 Set the items of the Slide Show. SLIDE SHOW •...

  • Page 90: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures [Audio Dub.] (Dmc-Fz5 Only)

    Playback (advanced) ∫ SD Slide Show Adding Audio to Recorded If you insert a card including the SD Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] Slide Show edited with the [SD Viewer for (DMC-FZ5 only) DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, You can record the audio after taking a and then turn the camera on in playback picture (max.

  • Page 91: Resizing The Pictures [Resize]

    Playback (advanced) 2 Stop audio recording. Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] This function is useful if you want to reduce AUDIO 2560 the file size of the picture in cases when it 100 _ 0001 DUB. needs to be attached to an e-mail or 1/19 uploaded to a website.

  • Page 92: Trimming The Pictures [Trimming]

    Playback (advanced) • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture Trimming the Pictures are displayed. [TRIMMING] • [2048]: 2048k1536 pixels (DMC-FZ5 only) Use this function when you trim needed • [1600]: 1600k1200 pixels parts of the recorded picture. • [1280]: 1280k960 pixels 1 Select the picture to trim and set •...
  • Page 93 Playback (advanced) When trimmed pictures are overwritten, 2 Enlarge or decrease the picture. they cannot be restored. • When the original picture is protected, TRIMMING 2560 you cannot overwrite the trimmed 100 _ 0001 picture. 1/19 When you select [NO], a trimmed picture is newly created.

  • Page 94: Initializing The Card [Format]

    [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 VQT0Q09...

  • Page 95: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the 3 Turn the TV on and select external supplied cable input. The procedure for DMC-FZ5 is described below. In the case of DMC-FZ4, connect 4 Turn the camera on and then set the TV and the [V.OUT] terminal on the the mode dial to playback mode camera with the video cable (supplied).

  • Page 96: Connecting To A Pc Or Printer

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system before connecting the camera to your PC or • When [PC] is selected, the camera is your printer with the USB connection cable connected via USB Mass Storage (supplied).

  • Page 97: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC ® If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the Select [Cancel] to close the indications USB driver and then connect it to the and disconnect the camera from the computer. PC. Connect the camera after you set (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac [USB MODE] again.
  • Page 98 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Folder Composition The folder structure of the card or • If the remaining battery power is MultiMediaCard is displayed as the exhausted during communication, the illustration below. recorded data may be damaged. When you connect the camera to the PC, use a ≥SD Memory Card DCIM...

  • Page 99: 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 • Connect the USB connection cable with printer supporting PictBridge via the USB the [ ] mark facing you. connection cable (supplied), you can select •...
  • Page 100 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Single picture • [PRINT WITH DATE] Settings on the printer are 1 Select a picture to be printed. prioritized. OFF Date is not printed. PictBridge 2560 100 _ 0001 Date is printed. 1/19 •...
  • Page 101 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ DPOF picture • [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) • Set the DPOF print with the camera in advance. (P86) 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 102 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 103: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    Others Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) 3 Attach the MC protector 1 or the is a transparent filter which affects neither ND filter 2. the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.

  • Page 104: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 25 18 13 2560 FOCUS F2.8 1/25 17, 18 19 3, 22 ∫ In recording 1 Recording mode 17 Current date and time (P22) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds 2 Flash mode (P40) when turning the camera on, setting 3 Burst (P48)
  • Page 105 Others BACKLIGHT ∫ Recording in simple mode 1 Flash mode (P40) 10 Current date and time (P22) • This is displayed for about 5 seconds 2 Focus (P31) when turning the camera on, setting 3 Picture mode (P35) the clock and after switching from the : Jitter alert (P33) playback mode to the simple mode.
  • Page 106 Others 2560 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO 1/19 F2.8 1/25 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2005 ∫ In playback 1 Playback mode 11 Recording information (Recording mode/Aperture value/ 2 Number of DPOF prints (P86) Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash 3 Protected picture (P88) mode/White balance) •...

  • Page 107: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, When carrying the camera, take care not use the cords and the cables supplied to drop or cause impact to it. with them.
  • Page 108 Others ∫ Card • When you travel, be sure to prepare the While the card access indication supplied charger to charge the battery on appears (the card is being accessed), do the spot. not open the card door to remove the Dispose of an unusable battery.

  • Page 109: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages [MEMORY CARD ERROR will be displayed on the screen in some FORMAT THIS CARD?] cases. The format of the card cannot be Major messages are described below as recognized by the camera. Format the card examples.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at function may not work properly. In this the time of purchase, the conditions may be case, we recommend holding the improved. camera with both hands firmly to take Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] pictures.
  • Page 111 Others ∫ Flash ∫ TV, PC and printer 1: Flash is not activated. 1: The picture does not appear on the • Is the flash closed? television. – Press the [ OPEN] button to open • Is the camera connected to the TV the flash.
  • Page 112 Others The sound is caused by automatic ∫ Others adjustment of the aperture. 1: Unreadable language was selected by It is not a malfunction. mistake. 8: The clock setting is reset. • Press the [MENU] button and select • If you do not use the camera for a long ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to time, the clock setting may be reset.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.0 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.2 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.1 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels: DMC-FZ5: 5,000,000 pixels DMC-FZ4: 4,000,000 pixels Image sensor:...
  • Page 114 Others Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor: DMC-FZ5: 1.8q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (130,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) DMC-FZ4: 1.5q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (114,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder: Color electrical Viewfinder (114,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment j4 –...
  • Page 115 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S002A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 680 mAh VQT0Q09...

  • Page 116: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGA-S002A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-LND55 ND Filter DMW-LMC55 MC Protector RP-SDK01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDK512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDH256U1A 256 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD128BU1A 128 MB SD Memory Card RP-SD064BPPA...

  • Page 117: 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 Accessories.

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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 Puerto Rico, Inc. (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 120 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 Puerto Rico, Inc. (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 121: (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@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 122: Index

    Others Others Index AC Adaptor ........97, 99 File Number ......25, 98, 106 Adjusting Flash Output ......42 Fine ............74 AF Assist Lamp ........78 Fireworks Mode ........67 AF Mode ..........76 Flip Animation ........80 AF Trigger ..........77 Focus .............
  • Page 123 Others ND Filter ..........103 Scene Menu ........... 26 Night Portrait Mode ........ 66 Scene Mode ........... 63 Night Scenery Mode ......65 Scenery Mode ........65 NO.RESET ..........25 SD Slide Show ........90 NTSC ............. 26 Self-timer ..........44 Number of prints ........

  • Page 124: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata Encienda la cámara para tomar del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes. las imágenes con la cámara. • Ajuste el reloj. Cargue la batería. •...
  • Page 125 MEMO VQT0Q09...
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  • Page 128 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

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