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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ7
Model No.
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
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera DMC-FZ7 Model No. 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 VQT0V63...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    • Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to components, menu items, etc. of your thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera may look somewhat Digital Camera. Please read these different from those shown in the...
  • Page 3 Panasonic This equipment has been tested and Model No.: DMC-FZ7 found to comply with the limits for a Responsible party: Panasonic Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Corporation of 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are North America...
  • Page 4 Before Use ∫ About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder -If you see this symbol- • Do not press the LCD monitor with Information on Disposal in other excessive force. Uneven colors may Countries outside the European appear on the LCD monitor and it may Union malfunction.

  • Page 5: About The Mode Dial

    Before Use ∫ About Condensation (When the lens About The Mode Dial or the Viewfinder is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient Adjust part A to the desired mode. temperature or humidity changes as The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate described below.
  • Page 6 Before Use : Simple mode (P29) Joystick This mode is recommended for beginners. e.g.: When you tilt the joystick right : Playback mode (P35) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. e.g.: When you press the center of the ∫...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode)..41 Taking Pictures using Before Use the Built-in Flash ......... 42 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..46 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Compensating the Exposure ....47 About The Mode Dial ........ 5 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ..
  • Page 8 • [W.BALANCE] • [PROTECT] Adjusting the hue for a more Preventing accidental erasure of natural picture........75 pictures..........92 • [SENSITIVITY] • [AUDIO DUB.] Setting the light sensitivity ....77 Adding audio after taking pictures ..93 • [ASPECT RATIO] •...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories 1 SD Memory Card (16 MB) (Indicated as “Card” in the text) 2 Battery Pack Check that all the accessories are included (Indicated as “Battery” in the text) before using the camera. 3 Battery Charger (Indicated as “Charger” in the text) 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM...
  • Page 10 104) 10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11) 25 [DC IN] Socket (P98, 100) 11 Joystick (P26, 35, 36, 53, 54) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 12 LCD monitor (P38, 106) adaptor (DMW-AC7; optional). 13 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button (P38, • The camera cannot charge the battery 106) even if the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7;...

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide 4 Play back the pictures. This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) 1 Set the mode dial to [ 2 Select the picture you want to view.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery • The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The with the Charger camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. The battery is not charged when the • The battery will be exhausted if left for a camera is shipped.

  • Page 13: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 120 min Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGR-S006A) are the same as above. • The [CHARGE] indicator lights when • Always use genuine Panasonic charging starts. batteries (CGR-S006A). VQT0V63...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Card

    Preparation • Do not remove the battery with the 2 Insert: camera turned on since the settings on Insert the charged battery fully the camera may not be stored properly. paying attention to its direction. • The supplied battery is designed only for the camera.

  • Page 15: About The Card

    [LOCK] side, it is not possible to camera is on. write or delete data on the card and • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD format it. When the switch is unlocked, Memory Card. these functions become available.)

  • Page 16: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Preparation • Refer to P117 for information about the Attaching the Lens number of recordable pictures and the Cap/Strap available recording time for each SD Memory Card. ∫ Lens Cap (supplied) • This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 1 Pass the string through the hole system based on SD Memory Card on the lens cap.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation ∫ Strap (supplied) 1 Attach the hood adaptor 1 Pass the strap through the hole at (supplied). the strap eyelet. 2 Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap. • Do not tighten the hood adaptor too much.
  • Page 18 Preparation ∫ Removing the hood adaptor 3 Attach the lens hood with the screw facing upwards and then tighten the screw again. • Hold the edge of the hood adaptor to remove it. ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood • Make sure the screw is loose and then attach the lens hood.

  • Page 19: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    • If any accessories are lost, customers in ∫ Initial setting the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts The clock is not set so the following screen department on 1 800 833-9626 and appears when you turn the camera on.

  • Page 20: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation • Turn the camera off after finishing About the Setup Menu setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct. • Set items as required. (Refer to P21 to 24 for each menu item.) ∫...
  • Page 21 Preparation ∫ About the menu screen items 3 Press 3 4 to select the menu • There are 4 menu screens (1/4, 2/4, 3/4 item. and 4/4). • You can switch menu screens from any SETUP menu item by rotating the zoom lever. CLOCK SET MONITOR SETUP...
  • Page 22 Preparation [PLAY ON LCD] then enlarged 4 times and MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu appears for about 1 second. This and select the item to set. (P20) mode is useful for confirming [ON]: If you were using the viewfinder to focus.
  • Page 23 Preparation [BEEP] • Refer to P99 for detailed information about MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu the file number and the folder number. and select the item to set. (P20) • The [NO.RESET] setting also affects ]: No operation sound simple mode [ ]: Soft operation sound [RESET]...
  • Page 24 Preparation [HIGHLIGHT] [MF m/ft] MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P20) and select the item to set. (P20) [ON]: When the auto review or review [m]: In manual focus, the distance to the subject is displayed in meters.

  • Page 25: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures AF area does not appear until the subject is brought into focus. (P80) • The AF area displayed is bigger than usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. The camera automatically sets the shutter (P80) speed and the aperture value according to •...
  • Page 26 Basic [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to down until the programme shift indication [HIGH] or setting every item except disappears. [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]. (P83). ∫ Example of program shift (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc.
  • Page 27 Basic another object to block the light when • The focus indication lights when the using the camera. subject is focused. When recording with LCD Monitor 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture.
  • Page 28 Basic ∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake) snowy field etc.), the recorded pictures • Be careful of jittering when pressing the may become dark. In this case, shutter button. compensate the exposure value on the • If jitter could occur because of slow camera.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Basic Taking Pictures in [AUTO REVIEW] Simple Mode OFF The recorded picture does not automatically appear. The recorded picture automatically appears on the This mode allows beginners to take screen for about 1 second. pictures easily. Only the basic functions appear in the menu to make operations [BEEP] simple.
  • Page 30 Basic ∫ Focus range in simple mode • [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P77, 78): – [ ENLARGE]: 5 cm (0.17 feet) (6M)/Fine – [ 4qk6q/10k15cm]: (2.5M EZ)/Standard 2 m (6.6 feet) – [ E-MAIL]: (0.3M EZ)/Standard • [AF MODE] (P80): ] (1-area-focusing) 1 m (3.3 feet) •...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic Taking Pictures with a wider area of the zoom lens as you move closer to the subject. the Zoom • Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some colored fringes around the subject. This is called Using the Optical Zoom chromatic aberration and may be more visible when recording distant subjects.

  • Page 32: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. • Refer to P77 for aspect ratio settings, P78 for picture size and P29 for simple mode Picture size with the Picture size with the • “EZ” is an abbreviation of extended optical zoom extended optical zoom [Extended optical Zoom].
  • Page 33 Basic ∫ Menu operation • When using the digital zoom, the AF area 1 Press [MENU/SET]. on the center of the screen is displayed • When a scene mode is selected, press and it is bigger than usual. (P81) 2 in the [SCENE MODE] menu (P58), •...

  • Page 34: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Basic Checking the 3 Press 3 4 2 1 to move the Recorded Picture position. (Review) REVIEW4X You can check the recorded pictures while DELETE still in [REC] mode. 1 Press 4 [REV]. • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom REVIEW1X position indication A appears for about...

  • Page 35: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Playing Back Pictures desired picture appears to play back the picture. • If you press and hold 2 1, the number of files forwarded/rewound at one time increases. The actual number of files Press 2 1 to select the picture. forwarded/rewound at one time depends on the number of files recorded.

  • Page 36: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures 2 Press 3 4 to select [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture with 2 1. MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE 100 _ 0001 MENU MENU SELECT...
  • Page 37 Basic 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? MENU MENU SELECT • [DELETE ALL PICTURES?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE] and [DELETE ALL EXCEPT ?] is displayed when using [ALL DELETE EXCEPT...

  • Page 38: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced About the LCD In recording mode Monitor/Viewfinder Changing the information displayed 1 Switching the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen. A LCD monitor (LCD) B Viewfinder (EVF) E Normal display • When the LCD monitor turns on, the F Display with histogram Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
  • Page 39 Advanced ∫ Monitor priority K Display with recording information and histogram When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [SETUP] menu (P22), the LCD monitor is L No display turned on in the following cases. ¢3 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and You can save the time it would take to [WITH AGE] were set in [BABY1]/ switch the display to the LCD monitor even...
  • Page 40 Advanced ∫ 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 41: Brightening The Lcd Monitor (Power Lcd/High Angle Mode)

    Advanced The LCD monitor Brightening the LCD Monitor POWER LCD becomes brighter and (Power LCD/High angle mode) easier to see in recording mode even when taking pictures outdoors. The LCD monitor is easier 1 Press [LCD MODE] A for one HIGH ANGLE to see when taking second.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced Taking Pictures using • The brightness of the pictures displayed the Built-in Flash on the LCD monitor is adjusted when Power LCD mode or High angle mode is activated. Therefore, some subjects may look different on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.
  • Page 43 Advanced ∫ Available flash settings by recording • Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions. mode The available flash settings depend on the : Forced ON recording mode. The flash is activated every time regardless (±: Available, —: Not available) of the recording conditions.
  • Page 44 Advanced ∫ The available flash range to take Tele: 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 5.4 m pictures (17.7 feet) The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an depends on the ISO sensitivity selected. approximation. •...
  • Page 45 Advanced – [STARRY SKY] (P63): • If you press the shutter button halfway 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds when the flash is activated, the flash icon turns red. ∫ Adjusting flash output • When the jitter alert appears, we Adjust the flash output when the subject is recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced Taking Pictures with • When using a tripod etc., setting the the Self-timer self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused 1 Press 2 [ ] to select the...

  • Page 47: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced Compensating the 1 Press 3 [ ] until [EXPOSURE] Exposure appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. EXPOSURE Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following MENU SELECT EXIT...

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced Taking Pictures using • The auto bracket setting is canceled if the camera is turned off. Auto Bracket • When setting auto bracket and burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed. • When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically review setting.

  • Page 49: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced Optical Image demonstration is displayed, the optical zoom is fixed to Wide (1k) and the zoom Stabilizer function cannot be activated. You also cannot take pictures. • The stabilizer function may not be This mode detects jitter and compensates effective in the following cases.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced Taking Pictures using • The number of pictures indicated is when the shutter speed is faster than 1/60 and Burst Mode the flash is not activated. • In simple mode [ ], the settings become as follows. [ ] appears on the left of the screen.

  • Page 51: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced • When burst mode is activated, Taking Close-up [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used. Pictures • When the flash is activated or [STARRY SKY] in scene mode is selected, you can take only 1 picture. • You cannot take pictures in burst mode when the quality is set to [TIFF].
  • Page 52 Advanced taking close-up pictures of flowers case, press the shutter button halfway or blooming near the ground while standing operate the camera to focus on the up or when taking close-up pictures of subject again. insects from a distant position. •...

  • Page 53: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Advanced Aperture-priority AE • The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure is not adequate. Shutter-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

  • Page 54: Manual Exposure

    Advanced to Aperture-priority AE or 2 Press the shutter button halfway. Shutter-priority AE.) – The aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the exposure is not adequate. • We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow. F4.0 F4.0 1/125...

  • Page 55: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced Aperture Value and Shutter Speed • Refer to P55 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • You cannot set the following items in Aperture-priority AE manual exposure. Available Aperture – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ Shutter Speed Value (P42) (Sec)

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced Manual exposure Taking Pictures with Available Aperture Available Shutter Manual Focus Value Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 to F3.6 60 to 1/1000 F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300 Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600...

  • Page 57: Take The Picture

    Advanced 4 Press 3/4 to select [MF1] or 3 Take the picture. [MF2] and then press [MENU/ SET]. SETUP AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. MF ASSIST F2.8 F2.8 1/30 1/30 BEEP SHUTTER VOLUME MENU LEVEL ∫ MF ASSIST MENU SELECT If you tilt the joystick towards 3/4 when •...

  • Page 58: Scene Mode

    Advanced ∫ Prefocus Scene Mode This is a technique for focusing in advance on the point the pictures will be taken when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion. [e.g. When you select a scene mode to match [PANNING] (P61) in scene mode] the subject and recording situation, the This function is suitable when the distance...

  • Page 59: Portrait Mode

    Advanced ∫ About the menu screen items Portrait mode • There are 5 menu screens (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 5/5). MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] • You can switch menu screens from any menu and select a scene mode. (P58) menu item by rotating the zoom lever.

  • Page 60: Scenery Mode

    Advanced ∫ Technique for Sports mode • This mode is effective when taking • This mode is only suitable when taking pictures during the day in good weather. pictures outdoors in the daytime. • If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also •...

  • Page 61: Night Scenery Mode

    Advanced • When using the flash, Slow sync./Red-eye blur and the subject stays focused. This reduction [ ] is selected and the effect is called “panning”. This mode allows flash is activated every time. you to obtain this effect easier. •...

  • Page 62: Food Mode

    Advanced ∫ Technique for Party mode • You cannot set the stabilizer function mode to [MODE2]. When you set it to • Open the flash. (P42) [MODE1], only vertical jitters can be • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, compensated in panning mode. we recommend using a tripod and the •...

  • Page 63: Fireworks Mode

    Advanced little jitter such as when using a tripod Fireworks mode etc.) • Histograms are always displayed in MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] orange. (P40) menu and select a scene mode. (P58) • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night •...

  • Page 64: Baby Mode 1/Baby Mode 2

    Advanced same length of time as the set shutter about printing, refer to the separate speed for signal processing. operating instructions for PC connection.) • Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the ∫ Age display setting picture while the countdown screen is •...

  • Page 65: Snow Mode

    Advanced 1 Press [MENU/SET] and then press 2. • If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings. SCENE MODE 5/ 5 • If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], SNOW the age is not recorded even if the time HIGH SENS.

  • Page 66: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Advanced Recording which day 3 Press 3 4 to select [TRAVEL of the vacation you DATE] and then press 1. take the picture SETUP CLOCK SET MONITOR TRAVEL DATE PLAY ON LCD If you set the departure date in advance, POWER SAVE 2MIN.
  • Page 67 Advanced about 5 seconds at the bottom of the • If you set a departure date when the clock screen if the camera is turned on when is not set, the message [PLEASE SET the travel date is set, after setting the THE CLOCK] appears.

  • Page 68: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced ∫ Changing the picture quality setting Motion Picture Mode 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3 4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then press 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. W.BALANCE AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 69 • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, the card access indication may...

  • Page 70: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Multiple • The recording date and number of the selected picture and the total number of Screens (Multi Playback) recorded pictures are displayed. • Depending on the recorded picture and the setting, the following icons will appear. – [ ] (Favorites) 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards –...

  • Page 71: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Advanced Displaying pictures by 3 Press [MENU/SET] to display the recording date pictures that were recorded on the selected date. (Calendar playback) DEC . 1.2006 5/14 MENU You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. MENU CANCEL 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards •...

  • Page 72: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced ∫ To delete a picture during the Using the Playback playback zoom Zoom 1 Press [ 2 Press 3 to select [YES]. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. 1 Rotate the zoom lever towards • Even if the indications on the screen are ] [T] to enlarge the picture.

  • Page 73: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced ∫ Pictures with audio Playing Back Motion Press 2 1 to select a picture Pictures/Pictures with with the audio icon [ ] and then Audio press 4 to play back. 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO ∫ Motion pictures Press 2 1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ 10:00 DEC.

  • Page 74: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode 3 Press 1, press 3 4 to select the Menu setting and then press [MENU/ SET]. Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture AUDIO REC. adjustment etc. METERING MODE AF MODE •...

  • Page 75: [W.balance]

    Menu Settings ∫ Using quick setting [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture You can use the joystick to easily set the following 4 items when recording. • White balance (P75) • ISO sensitivity (P77) MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode •...
  • Page 76 Menu Settings 1 Auto white balance will work in the 3 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper following range. etc. so that the frame in the center is 2 Blue sky filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 77: [Sensitivity]

    Menu Settings • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from About the white balance [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the • When you take a picture with the flash, the brightness. (It can be adjusted from white balance is automatically adjusted [ISO80] to [ISO400] when using the flash.) [except for [...

  • Page 78: [Pict.size]/[Quality] Setting A Picture Size And Quality That Matches Your Use Of The Pictures

    Menu Settings difference on the camera’s screen, the Select to take pictures with the more the pixels the finer the picture will be same aspect ratio as a 4:3 TV or a when it is printed on a large piece of paper computer monitor.

  • Page 79: [Audio Rec.]

    Menu Settings ∫ Quality • In simple mode [ ], the settings become You can increase the number of recordable as follows. pictures without changing the picture size if – ENLARGE: quality is set to [STANDARD]. ] (6M [ ])/Fine TIFF (Uncompressed): –...

  • Page 80: [Metering Mode] Deciding The Method To Measure Brightness

    Menu Settings • The total number of pictures that can be [AF MODE] stored on each card will decrease slightly Setting the focus method when audio is recorded with each picture. • You cannot take pictures with audio in auto bracket, burst mode or MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode...

  • Page 81: [Cont.af]

    Menu Settings ∫ About 3-area-focusing (High speed) [CONT.AF] and 1-area-focusing (High speed) Continuously focusing on a • You can focus on the subject more quickly subject than other AF modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button MENU Press [...

  • Page 82: [Af Assist Lamp] Focusing In Low Light Conditions Becomes Easier

    Menu Settings • The setting for [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [ON] in simple mode [ Focusing in low light conditions • A vignetting effect may appear on the becomes easier circumference of the AF assist lamp because the AF assist lamp may be obscured by the lens, however, this does not cause a problem with the performance...

  • Page 83: [Flip Anim.]

    Menu Settings connecting images recorded in flip CONTRAST HIGH Increases the animation mode. difference between the Example: brightness and the darkness in the picture. When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little LOW Decreases the and aligning the images, the subject looks difference between the brightness and the...
  • Page 84 Menu Settings 2 Select [PICTURE CAPTURE] and 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and then then press 1. press 1. FLIP ANIM. CREATE MOTION PICTURE PICTURE CAPTURE FRAME RATE 5fps CREATE MOTION PICTURE CREATE MOTION PICTURE DELETE STILL PICTURES MENU MENU SELECT SELECT EXIT EXIT...

  • Page 85: [Conversion] Using An Optional Lens

    Menu Settings confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] 2 Attach the lens adaptor with 3 and then press [MENU/SET]. (DMW-LA2; optional). • You cannot use the direction detection function, burst mode, auto bracket and [AUDIO REC.]. • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review.
  • Page 86 Menu Settings When attaching the wide conversion lens 4 Turn the camera on, press 3 4 to select [CONVERSION] and then Wide Tele press 1. 15 cm — Normal (0.5 feet) to ¶ D.ZOOM 15 cm — Macro COL.EFFECT (0.5 feet) to ¶ PICT.ADJ.

  • Page 87: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode • Digital zoom cannot be used when using a menu wide conversion lens. • When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected. Lightly You can use various functions in playback wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, mode to rotate pictures, set protection for...

  • Page 88: [Slide Show]

    Menu Settings ∫ About the menu screen items • If none of the pictures have [ • There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and displayed, you cannot select [ ] even 3/3). if [FAVORITE] is set to [ON]. • You can switch menu screens from any 2 Press 3 to select [START] and menu item by rotating the zoom lever.

  • Page 89: [Favorite]

    Menu Settings will be displayed after the audio has 3 Press 2 1 to select the picture finished. then press 3. • You cannot play back motion pictures and use power save in a slide show. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to 100 _ 0001 [10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or playing back a manual slide show.)
  • Page 90 Menu Settings ∫ Rotate display 2 Press 3 4 to select the direction (The picture is automatically rotated to rotate the picture and then and displayed.) press [MENU/SET]. 1 Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. ROTATE PLAY SLIDE SHOW FAVORITE MENU...

  • Page 91: [Dpof Print]

    For details, ask at your ∫ Multi setting photo printing store. 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ to print then press 3 4 to set white_e.htm the number of prints. Press 3 4 to select [SINGLE],...

  • Page 92: [Protect]

    Menu Settings 2 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close • DPOF is an abbreviation of [Digital Print the menu. Order Format]. This feature allows you to write print information to media and then ∫ To cancel all settings use the information on a DPOF-compliant 1 Press 3 to select [YES] and then system.

  • Page 93: [Audio Dub.]

    Menu Settings ∫ Single setting [AUDIO DUB.] 1 Press 2 1 to select the picture Adding audio after taking pictures and then press 4 to set/cancel. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P87) You can add the audio after taking a PROTECT THIS 100 _ 0001...

  • Page 94: [Resize]

    Menu Settings 2 Press 2 1 to select the size and 3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close then press 4. the menu. RESIZE 100 _ 0001 [RESIZE] Making the picture smaller MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode SELECT MENU RESIZE...

  • Page 95: [Trimming]

    Menu Settings 4 Press shutter button. [TRIMMING] • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL Enlarging a picture and trimming it PICTURE?] appears. MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode 5 Press 3 4 to select [YES] or menu and select the item to set. (P87) You can enlarge and then clip the important [NO] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 96: [Aspect Conv.] Changing The Aspect Ratio Of A 16:9 Picture

    Menu Settings 3 Press 2 1 to determine the [ASPECT CONV.] horizontal position and press the Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 shutter button to set. picture MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P87) You can convert pictures taken with a ] aspect ratio to a [ ] or a [...

  • Page 97: [Format]

    [LOCK]. • 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 VQT0V63...

  • Page 98: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC 1 Turn on the camera and the PC. 2 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied). You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC •...
  • Page 99 Connecting to other equipment [Windows] The items in each folder are as follows. The drive appears in the [My Computer] DCIM Folders from [100_PANA] to folder. [999_PANA] • If you are connecting the camera to a PC 100_PANA to Pictures/motion pictures for the first time, the required driver is 999_PANA installed automatically so that the camera...

  • Page 100: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ PictBridge (PTP) setting Printing the Pictures Even if you set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)], you can connect to your PC if the OS is Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional or Mac OS X. By connecting the camera directly to a •...

  • Page 101: Single Picture

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Single picture • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on 1 Press 3 to select the [DIGITAL] socket. • Hold the USB connection cable at C [SINGLE PICTURE] and then and insert straight in or take straight press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 102 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Setting date printing, the number of ¢These items cannot be displayed when prints, the paper size and the page the printer does not support the paper layout sizes. Select and set each item in step 3. •...
  • Page 103 Connecting to other equipment • If the total number of DPOF prints or the 3 Disconnect the USB connection number of DPOF pictures printed is high, cable after printing. pictures may be printed several times. The remaining number of prints indicated may ∫...

  • Page 104: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures • Do not use any other AV cables except the on a TV Screen supplied one. • The top and bottom or left and right of the picture may be cut off slightly when it is displayed due to the characteristics of the ∫...

  • Page 105: Others

    Others Others Using the MC • Do not hold the MC protector/ND filter too tightly. Protector/ND Filter • When taking pictures with the flash using the MC protector or ND filter, vignetting The MC protector (DMW-LMC52; optional) effect may occur. is a transparent filter which affects neither •...

  • Page 106: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display : Jitter alert (P28) 6 Battery indication (P12) 7 Number of recordable pictures/ Available recording time In Motion picture mode (P68) e.g.: R1h20m30s 8 Card access indication (P15) 9 Recording state 10 Histogram (P40) F2.8 F2.8 1/25 1/25 11 Travel date (P66) 12 Elapsed recording time (P68)
  • Page 107 Others 29 Color effect mode (P82) : Jitter alert (P28) 30 Focus range (P56) 5 Battery indication (P12) 31 Continuous AF (P81) 6 Number of recordable pictures 32 Joystick operation (P26, 35, 36, 53, 54) 7 Recording state 33 MF operation (P56) 8 Card Access indication (P15) 34 Number of days that have passed since 9 AF area (P25)

  • Page 108: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use 2 Number of DPOF prints (P91) 3 Protected picture (P92) ∫ Optimal use of the camera 4 Picture with audio/Motion pictures Take care not to drop or knock the unit (P73) or put a lot of pressure on it. 5 Picture size (P78) •...
  • Page 109 Others electromagnetic waves or static Always use the supplied cords and electricity are easily generated or cables. If you use optional accessories, exposed to direct sunlight. use the cords and the cables supplied Do not bend or drop the card. with them.

  • Page 110: Message Display

    Others Call the RBRC hotline on 1-800-822-8837 Message Display for information. Confirmation messages or error messages Do not allow battery terminals to come will be displayed on the screen in some into contact with metal objects (such as cases. necklaces, hairpins etc.). •...
  • Page 111 Others [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] THEN ON AGAIN] A folder cannot be created because there This message appears when you exert are no remaining folder numbers that can pressure on the lens with your hand etc. or be used.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting – Before recording, delete some pictures. (P36) If you return the menu settings to the initial 2: The recorded picture is whitish. settings at the time of purchase, the The lens is dirty. condition may improve. • The picture can become whitish if there Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu.
  • Page 113 Others – Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in – Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or set every to LCD monitor display. item except [NOISE REDUCTION] to 5: Black, red, blue and green dots [LOW]. (P82) appear on the LCD monitor. –...
  • Page 114 Others red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the This kind of picture may be displayed subject appearing red in the picture) with a date different from the actual and then activated again for the actual recording date in calendar playback. recording. (P71) •...
  • Page 115 Others • Is the camera recognized by the PC • Are you taking pictures using auto correctly? bracket (P48)? Is the camera in burst • Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P23, 98) mode (P50) or motion picture mode ] (P68)? Is [AUDIO REC.] set to 5: The card is not recognized by the PC.
  • Page 116 Others 8: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P19) • When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0.

  • Page 117: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of recordable pictures and available recording time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the subjects. ∫...
  • Page 118 Others Aspect ratio (5M): (2.5M EZ): Picture size (2816k1880 pixels) (2048k1360 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1420 1360 2560 Aspect ratio (4.5M): (2M EZ): Picture size (2816k1584 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels) Quality...
  • Page 119 Others ∫ Available recording time (seconds) 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps 30fps 10fps Picture quality setting QVGA QVGA 16:9 16:9 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB 1440 512 MB 2870 1 GB 1970 1970 5700 1690 2 GB...

  • Page 120: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.0 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.9 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.9 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 6,000,000 pixels 1/2.5 q CCD, total pixel number 6,370,000 pixels Image sensor:...
  • Page 121 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S006A):Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 710 mAh VQT0V63...

  • Page 122: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGR-S006A Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC7 AC Adaptor A: DMW-CZS7 A: Soft Case B: DMW-CZH7 B: Semi Hard Case C: MC Protector C: DMW-LMC52 D: ND Filter D: DMW-LND52 E: DMW-LT55 E: Tele Conversion Lens F: DMW-LW55 Wide Conversion Lens Close-up Lens...

  • Page 123: 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 about accessories.

  • Page 124: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camera Repair...

  • Page 125: 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 126 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 127: 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@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 128: Index

    Others Others Index Exposure ..........28 Exposure Compensation ....... 47 Extended Optical Zoom ......31 AC Adaptor ........98, 100 EZ ............ 31, 78 Adjusting Flash Output ......45 AF Assist Lamp ........82 AF Mode ..........80 File Number ......23, 99, 108 AF/AE Lock ..........
  • Page 129 Others Monitor Priority ......... 22, 39 Rotate Display ........89 Motion Picture Mode ......68 Multi Playback ........70 Multiple ..........80 Scene Menu ........... 24 Scene Mode ........... 58 Scenery Mode ........60 ND Filter ..........105 Self-timer ..........46 Night Portrait Mode ........

  • Page 130: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Reproduzca las imágenes. Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. Inserte la batería y la tarjeta. 1 Ajuste el disco del modo a [ 2 Elija la imagen que quiere ver.
  • Page 131 MEMO VQT0V63...
  • Page 132 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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