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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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DMC-LX3
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Before Use CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.
  • Page 4 Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LX3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 5 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents (Multi Playback)........ 41 • Using the Playback Zoom....41 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..42 Before Use Deleting Pictures........42 • To delete a single picture....42 • To delete multiple pictures Information for Your Safety....... 2 (up to 50) or all the pictures....43 Quick Guide ..........
  • Page 7 • 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] ....... 68 • Q [RESIZE]........101 • [PIN HOLE] ......... 69 • [TRIMMING] ......102 • [FILM GRAIN] ......69 • [LEVELING] ......103 • ? [ASPECT CONV.] ..... 103 Motion Picture Mode ....... 70 Useful Functions at Travel •...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P15) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 9: Standard Accessories

    “ System (P150) ” If any accessories are lost, customers in the • USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers : VYF3198 in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX VYQ3509 : VYF3200 (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P5, 127) Self-timer indicator (P50) AF assist lamp (P88) Flash (P46) Strap eyelet (P13) • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Focus selector switch (P49, LCD monitor (P44, 124)
  • Page 11 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P110, 112, 116) 27 [DC IN] socket (P110, 112) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) is connected to...
  • Page 12 Before Use 31 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 32 Card/Battery door (P17) 33 Release lever (P17) VQT1T27...

  • Page 13: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap.
  • Page 14 Before Use Pass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more. • Attach the strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it.

  • Page 15: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery •...

  • Page 16: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 • )/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 17: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005A).

  • Page 18: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. • If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note • Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). •...

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

    You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 20: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P73) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

  • Page 21: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation [MODE] playback mode menu (P40, to95) • This menu lets you select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or slide show of only the pictures set as [FAVORITE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu ! [REC] mode menu (P97 to 109)
  • Page 22 Preparation OFF ON Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. • When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step Set the mode dial to [ Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

  • Page 23: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
  • Page 24 Preparation U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time. • Refer to for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination. “ [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area [WORLD TIME] – [HOME]: Your home area • Refer to for details. Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. —...
  • Page 25 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 26 Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The center of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. •...
  • Page 27 Preparation When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P28) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number.
  • Page 28 If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ ~ [LANGUAGE] ¢...

  • Page 29: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features. [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [DEMO MODE] DEMO [AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a slide show. A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration • In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ.
  • Page 30 Preparation Switch the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part B. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to The mode dial adjust to each mode. ( rotates 360 o The screen is displayed on the LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.

  • Page 31: Select The Aspect Ratio

    Preparation Select the Aspect Ratio This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch. [4:3] [3:2] (still pictures only) [16:9] [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV 35 mm film camera high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 32: Basic

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures with your favorite settings : Program AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. •...

  • Page 33: Focusing

    Basic ∫ Setting the color tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P74) ∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P46) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P38) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P51) ∫...

  • Page 34: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic • When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P87), a tripod or the self-timer (P50).

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic • Program shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down until the program shift indication disappears. ∫ Example of program shift (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Program shift amount 2 Program shift line chart 3 Program shift limit 1 / 2...

  • Page 36: Scene Detection

    Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

  • Page 37: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to for details. • Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.) Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic [METERING MODE] (P81) š (Set to [ [AF MODE] (P82) ] when a face cannot be detected) [PRE AF] (P84) [I.EXPOSURE] (P85) [STANDARD] [STABILIZER] (P87) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P88) [ON] [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P89) [1ST] • The following functions cannot be used. –...
  • Page 39 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Extended optical zoom Feature Optical zoom Digital zoom (EZ) 10k [including optical zoom Maximum 2.5k] ¢1 2.5k 4.5k magnification 17.9k [including extended optical zoom 4.5k] The higher the magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the quality deterioration.

  • Page 40: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode was switched from the [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera was turned on while the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 41: Displaying Multiple Screens

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P97) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures • Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 42: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P40) MENU All the pictures are played back. /SET [DUAL PLAY] (P91) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P92) The pictures are played back in sequence.

  • Page 43: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...

  • Page 44: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P41), while playing back motion pictures (P95) and during a slide show (P92), you can only select...

  • Page 45: About The Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash OPEN Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use.
  • Page 47 Advanced (Recording pictures) If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the Slow sync./Red-eye red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 48 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 8.3 m 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.9 m AUTO ¢...

  • Page 49: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ 1 to 1/2000th ¢2 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th ¢1 1/30 to 1/2000th ¢1 ‰ to 1/2000th Œ ¢2, 3 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#]. • In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed. Take the pictures. ∫ Focus range ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 30 cm (0.99 feet) 1 cm (0.04 feet) Note •...

  • Page 51: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Multi Aspect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ∫ Operate with the joystick Tilt the joystick toward 2 to select [È], and then move 3/4 to compensate the exposure.

  • Page 53: Multi Aspect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1. • When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0). Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Multi Aspect Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures with aspect ratios of [4:3], [3:2] and [16:9] (with a single shutter sound).

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject. • When auto bracket is set, the flash is [Œ]. • When auto bracket/multi aspect is set, burst mode and [MULTI FILM] (P76) settings will be canceled.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when the flash is not activated. Note • When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited – The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of card, the picture size and the quality.

  • Page 56: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed. Take a picture. Note • Refer to for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. •...

  • Page 57: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures after taking them using the review function. Note •...

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Manual exposure Available Aperture Value Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.0 to F8.0 60 to 1/2000 Note • The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to Wide.
  • Page 59 Advanced (Recording pictures) [MF1] The center of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the screen. [MF2] The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. This is convenient for adjusting the focus in wide angle shots for which changes in focus are difficult to grasp.

  • Page 60: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Prefocus This allows the camera to be focused in advance on an arbitrary point. It is useful when it is difficult to achieve a sharp focus using autofocus or the subject is fast-moving. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain. Note •...

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the program AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded : Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].

  • Page 63: [Soft Skin]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT].

  • Page 64: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. •...

  • Page 65: Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...

  • Page 66: Í [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus range becomes the same as AF macro mode. [1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶] • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.

  • Page 67: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions. • The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the card used. • The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting. Note •...

  • Page 68: Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Take pictures. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. •...

  • Page 69: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode • We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 70: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Select the aspect ratio using the aspect ratio selector switch. • You cannot record motion picture in [3:2]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

  • Page 71: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Picture size Aspect ratio ¢ 1280k720 pixels 16:9 ¢ 848k480 pixels ¢ 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels • fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”. •...
  • Page 72 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P19) Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.

  • Page 73: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Take a picture. • The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.

  • Page 74: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. A Current time B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) • If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press 3. Press 3 again to return to the original time. •...
  • Page 75 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢ ][STANDARD] This is the standard setting. ¢ The saturation and contrast of the stored colors are increased. ][DYNAMIC] ][NATURE]: Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature. ¢ ][SMOOTH] The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer color. Higher saturation and contrast than dynamic.

  • Page 76: [Picture Size]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [CONTRAST] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. The picture is sharply defined. [SHARPNESS] The picture is softly focused. The colors in the picture become vivid. [SATURATION] The colors in the picture become natural.

  • Page 77: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [3:2]. (9.5M) 3776k2520 pixels ¢ (6.5M 3168k2112 pixels (4.5M 2656k1768 pixels ¢ 2112k1408 pixels (2.5M 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. (9M) 3968k2232 pixels ¢ 3328k1872 pixels (4.5M 2784k1568 pixels ¢...

  • Page 78: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. • If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted. •...

  • Page 79: [Iso Limit Set]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • ISO sensitivity will adjust automatically depending on brightness within the maximum setting of [ISO400] ([ISO1000] when the flash is used) when [AUTO] is selected for [ISO LIMIT SET]. • The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.) •...
  • Page 80 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ • The white balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when the flash is used.

  • Page 81: C [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto white balance will work within this range. Blue sky Cloudy sky (Rain) Shade TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight KlKelvin color Temperature ∫ Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions.

  • Page 82: Af [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 83 Advanced (Recording pictures) – When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc. – When the face appears small on the screen – When there is rapid movement – When the subject is other than a human being – When the camera is shaking –...

  • Page 84: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) When selecting [ Press 3/4/2/1 to select AF area as shown in the figure to the right. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Note • The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù] in [METERING MODE].

  • Page 85: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Applicable modes: [AF]: Only the focus is locked. • ] is displayed when the focus is adjusted. [AE]: Only the exposure is locked. • ], aperture value, and shutter speed is displayed when the exposure is adjusted. [AF/AE]: Both focus and exposure are locked.
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one •...

  • Page 87: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording information for the last picture taken. • If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed. •...

  • Page 88: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...

  • Page 89: [Flash Synchro]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet). • When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.

  • Page 90: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder. • The default setting for AF mode is [ Ø ]. [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21. You can widen the field of view when taking pictures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional).

  • Page 91: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 1. Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 92: Playing Back Pictures In Sequence (Slide Show)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
  • Page 93 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. •...

  • Page 94: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Category Play]/ [Favorite Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.

  • Page 95: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P105) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 92. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 96: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) Note • Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P24) for information about how to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. •...

  • Page 97: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture size The picture size are as following. Item 1 picture 9 pictures 0.3 M 0.3 M • [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. Note • You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment. ¸...

  • Page 98: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. • Press [‚] to return to the calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The picture that was selected will appear. Note •...

  • Page 99: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. • Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers). • The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with [L], and to the right with [Z].
  • Page 100 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • [‘] appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text. [MULTI] setting Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat), and Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 101: Q [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) ¢ Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer.

  • Page 102: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. ¢ Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].

  • Page 103: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) Note • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture. • The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment. [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted.

  • Page 104: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) Press 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and press [MENU/SET] to set. Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically. • Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. •...

  • Page 105: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed) Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

  • Page 106: O [Dpof Print]

    When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P108) and then set the DPOF setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [DPOF PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 107: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY]. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required.

  • Page 108: B [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) • If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway. Note • The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment. • Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in memory or the card is formatted.
  • Page 109 • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 110: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
  • Page 111 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P27) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU SELECT without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.

  • Page 112: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Built-in memory 1 Folder number Card 2 File number DCIM 100_PANA 3 JPG: Pictures 100_PANA MOV: Motion pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files MISC: DPOF print favorite...
  • Page 113 Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 114: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. SELECT PRINT MENU...

  • Page 115: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. NUM.

  • Page 116: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...

  • Page 117: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) Connect the AV cable B (supplied) to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV.

  • Page 118: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket

    Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). • Audio will be output as monaural.

  • Page 119: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment • When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. Using the Conversion Lens (optional) When the wide conversion lens is used, it is possible to achieve a wider field of view in pictures of landscapes or the like.

  • Page 120: Using The Protector/Filter

    Connecting to other equipment Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. • Refer to for [CONVERSION]. Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Note • When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected.

  • Page 121: Using The External Flash (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment • Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened. Note • Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. •...
  • Page 122 Connecting to other equipment Press 3/4 to select a mode. • What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash mode setting of the external flash unit Press [MENU/SET]. • While the external flash is connected, the following icons are displayed.

  • Page 123: Using External Viewfinder (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Using External Viewfinder (optional) When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional), the screen for taking the wide-angle pictures can be displayed on the viewfinder. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. Insert the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1; optional) all the way into the hot shoe A.

  • Page 124: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in program AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording mode 3 4 5 6 7 Flash mode (P46) AF area (P33) 9 9 9 Focus (P33) Film mode (P74) Picture size (P76) Quality (P77) Battery indication...
  • Page 125 Others 32 Minimum shutter speed (P88) 33 Self-timer mode (P50) ¢ 1 34 Age (P65) ¢ 2 Location (P71) 35 Program shift (P34) 36 Exposure compensation (P51) 37 Power LCD (P25)/ „: Auto Power LCD (P25) 38 Intelligent Exposure (P85) 39 Burst (P54)/ : Auto bracket (P52)/ : Multi aspect (P53)/...

  • Page 126: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 127 Others • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.

  • Page 128: Message Display

    About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
  • Page 129 Others [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P107) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] • Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted. > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.

  • Page 130: Not Work Under Some Conditions

    Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred accessing the card. > Insert the card again. • Or try with a different card. [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] • An error has occurred reading the data. >...

  • Page 131: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will

    Others • For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “ ” Settings in Intelligent auto mode (P37). Functions that cannot be set Main conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not or will not work work [AUTO POWER LCD]...
  • Page 132 Others [MULTI ASPECT] (P53) • 9, ô, , 5, in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ • [MULTI. EXPO.] • ô, , 5, in [SCENE MODE] [BURST] (P54) • [MULTI.
  • Page 133 Others [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P88) • ¹ mode • ¼ mode • º mode • Û mode • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set • [AUDIO REC.] (P88) [AUTO BRACKET] • [MULTI ASPECT] • [BURST] • ô, and 5 in [SCENE MODE] •...

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    Others [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) • Multi playback • [CALENDAR] • [FAVORITE] (P105) When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [DPOF PRINT] (P106) When set to [ • PRINT WITH DATE Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] [AUDIO DUB.] (P108) • Motion pictures •...
  • Page 135 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P29) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P42) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 136 Others > Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or set every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`]. (P74) > Take pictures in bright places. • Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 137 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
  • Page 138 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P104) The picture is not played back. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P40) •...
  • Page 139 Others A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures. • This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 140 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P28) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 141 Others The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures.

  • Page 142: 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 and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 143 Others Aspect ratio (0.3M Picture size (2048k1536) (1600k1200) (640k480) › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 Card 1 GB 1180 1830 4640 7550 2 GB 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780...
  • Page 144 Others Aspect ratio (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2656k1768) (2112k1408) (2048k1360) › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 1230 1310 2 GB 1610 1270 2450 1360 2560 4 GB 1630 3170 2510 4820...
  • Page 145 Others Aspect ratio 16:9 (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2784k1568) (2208k1248) (1920k1080) › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 690 1340 900 1720 2 GB 890 1700 160 170 1390 2670 165 170 1800 3410 4 GB...

  • Page 146: Specifications

    Others Note • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
  • Page 147 Others Burst recording Burst speed: 2.5 pictures/second ( Normal ), Approx. 2 pictures/second (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures: Max. 8 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), max. 3 pictures (RAW, RAWiFine, RAWiStandard), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited).
  • Page 148 Others Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor: 3.0q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 8.3 m (27.2 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced flash OFF...
  • Page 149 Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C (32 o F to 104 o F) Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A41B): Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005A): Voltage: 3.7 V VQT1T27...

  • Page 150: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure CGA-S005A Battery Pack DMW-AC5 AC Adaptor* DMW-CLX3 Leather Case DMW-HDC2 Component Cable : DMW-FL360 Flash : DMW-FL500 DMW-VF1 External Viewfinder : DMW-LA4 : Lens Adapter : DMW-LW46 : Wide Conversion Lens* : DMW-LPL46 : PL Filter* : DMW-LMC46...

  • Page 151: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 152: Request For Service Notice (For Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...

  • Page 153: 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 154 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 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 155: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 156: Précautions À Prendre

    La plaque signalétique se trouve sur le dessous des appareils. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (CGA-S005A).
  • Page 157 Others • Le puissant champ magnétique de haut-parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les données enregistrées et distordre les images. • Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo numérique et perturber l’image et le son. •...

  • Page 158: Index

    Index DCF standard ........41 Deleting Pictures ........42 Demo. Mode .......... 29 Digital Zoom ........38, 87 AC Adaptor ........110, 113 DPOF Print Setting ......106 Access Indication ........18 Dual Play ..........91 Aerial Photo Mode ......... 68 AF Area Selection ........
  • Page 159 Reset of Setting ........27 Resizing ..........101 Rotate ..........104 Manual Exposure ........58 Rotate Display ........104 Manual Exposure Assistance ....56 Manual Focus ........58 MC Protector ........120 Metering Mode ........81 Scene Detection ........36 MF ASSIST ..........

  • Page 160: Vqt1T27

    QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. 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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