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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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DMC-FZ28
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: Information For Your Safety

    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 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ28 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 Deleting Pictures........42 • To delete a single picture....42 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures....43 Before Use Advanced (Recording pictures) Information for Your Safety....... 2 Quick Guide ..........8 Standard Accessories....... 9 About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..
  • Page 7 Motion Picture Mode ....... 74 • [TRIMMING] ......104 Useful Functions at Travel • [LEVELING] ......105 Destinations ..........76 • ? [ASPECT CONV.] ..... 105 • Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the • N [ROTATE]/ Vacation ...........

  • 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

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) USB Connection Cable AV Cable CGR-S006A DE-A43B CD-ROM...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P126) Flash (P46) Self-timer indicator (P52) AF assist lamp (P91) Microphone (P74, 91, 110) Flash open button (P46) Diopter adjustment dial (P45) Viewfinder (P44, 123) Speaker (P97) [EVF/LCD] button (P44) 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P33, 86, 11 Joystick (P23, 37, 56, 57, The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select.
  • Page 11 Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 26 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P112, 114, 118) 27 [DC IN] socket (P112, 114) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional). VQT1S36...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Before Use • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional) is connected to it. 28 Terminal door 29 Lens barrel (P122) 30 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P119) 31 Card/Battery door (P17) 32 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Before Use Attach the lens cap. • Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode. • Do not hang or swing around this unit with the lens cap string attached. • Be careful not to lose the lens cap. ∫...

  • Page 14: The Lens Hood

    You cannot attach the conversion lens when the hood adaptor is attached. (P120) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • 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 F)/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

    Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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

    Preparation Battery: Insert it fully being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
  • Page 19 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: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF ON • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 21: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P101) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

  • Page 22: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the program AE mode Ø...

  • Page 23: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to • move to the second screen. 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].

  • Page 24: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
  • Page 25 Preparation Assign [REC] Mode Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode Menu that is used often. [Fn BUTTON SET] [REVIEW]/[SENSITIVITY]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [METERING MODE]/[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE] • Refer to for details about the review. • Refer to for details about the [REC] Mode Menu. You can adjust the brightness of the monitor or the Viewfinder in [MONITOR/ VIEWFINDER]...
  • Page 26 Preparation When the auto review or the review function is activated, white saturated areas blink in black and white. [HIGHLIGHT] [OFF]/[ON] • If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend [ON] [OFF] compensating the exposure towards negative (P53) referring to the histogram (P45) and then taking the picture again.
  • Page 27 Preparation If you selected the Viewfinder in a recording mode, the display will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when reviewing or [PLAY ON LCD] playing back the pictures. [OFF]/[ON] Refer to for details. • Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.]...
  • Page 28 Preparation – The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P68) and [PET] (P68) in scene mode. – The [TRAVEL DATE] (P76) setting. (Departure date, return date, destination) – The [WORLD TIME] (P78) setting. • The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).
  • Page 29 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 30: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
  • Page 31 Preparation ∫Advanced Aperture-priority AE mode (P56) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-priority AE mode (P57) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual exposure mode (P57) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 33: Scene Detection

    Basic Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. •...

  • Page 34: About The Flash

    Basic 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 to lock the subject [AF/AE LOCK] AF tracking frame will turn yellow. •...

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)

    Basic š (Set to [ [AF MODE] (P84) ] when a face cannot be detected) [PRE AF] (P87) [I.EXPOSURE] (P88) [STANDARD] [STABILIZER] (P90) AUTO [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P91) [ON] [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P92) [1ST] • The following functions cannot be used. –...

  • Page 36: Focusing

    Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. (Wide)/2 m The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet) • (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶. If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, • “ ” refer to Taking Close-up Pictures (P51).

  • Page 37: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic ∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus • Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast • When the recordable range display has appeared in red. • When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects •...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in program AE mode. • Press the shutter button halfway and then use the joystick to activate program shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen (about 10 seconds).
  • Page 39 Basic ∫ Changing the zoom speed You can operate the zoom at 2 speeds depending on the rotation angle of the zoom lever. The zoom speed becomes slower when the rotation angle is small and the zoom speed becomes faster when the rotation angle is large.

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

    Basic Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”. • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. Zoom position is as when the power was turned off if the [ZOOM RESUME] (P27) is set to...

  • Page 41: Confirm The Picture In [Rec] Mode (Review)

    Basic Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review) You can confirm the picture in [REC] mode. You can also move between pictures using 2/ 1, use zoom playback (P41), or delete pictures (P42). Select the [Fn BUTTON SET] on the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1. Press 3/ 4 to select [REVIEW] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • 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. [SLIDE SHOW] (P94) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CATEGORY PLAY] (P96) The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.

  • 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/Viewfinder ∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press [EVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. A Viewfinder B [EVF/LCD] button C LCD monitor • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
  • Page 45 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P63), [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode, the guide line is gray. (P66) ∫ Out-of-frame display Recording information is displayed on the bottom and right edges of the screen. You can therefore concentrate on the subject when taking pictures without being obstructed by information displayed on the screen.

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

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area. The pictures with mostly dark area, such as night scenery, will also have a histogram like this. 3 The picture will become overexposed with more bright area. The pictures with mostly white area will also have a histogram like this.
  • Page 47 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. You can also press 1 [‰] to select. • • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “ ” Available flash settings by recording mode (P48) Press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 48 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of advanced scene mode and scene mode) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢...
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range is an approximation. • Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 8.5 m 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.4 m ¢...
  • Page 50 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Refer to for details about the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, and Manual exposure. • In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene. • In advance scene modes (P63) and [SCENE MODE] (P66), the shutter speeds will differ from those described above.

  • Page 51: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.04 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. • Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. AF macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera, so if the distance between the •...

  • Page 53: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected. • The flash output may not be constant when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected. • [10S/3PICTURES] cannot be set when auto bracket or color bracket is set, or when the scene mode [FLASH BURST] is set.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Color Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket/ Color Bracket Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. Note • When setting exposure bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When setting color bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. •...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ˜ ò [OFF] Burst speed (pictures/ ¢ — approx. 2 second) — max. 3 Number of Depends on the recordable remaining capacity of the pictures built-in memory/card. › — max. 5 ¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card. •...

  • Page 57: Shutter-Priority Ae

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the aperture value. Take a picture. ] Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the...

  • Page 58: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press the shutter button halfway. • The manual exposure assistance appears for about 10 seconds to indicate the exposure. • Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when the exposure is not adequate. Take the picture. ∫...

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec) Aperture Value (Per 1/3 EV) 1/1.3 1/1.6 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/10 F2.8 to F8.0 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1300...

  • Page 60: Mf Assist

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to focus on the subject. A Focus range B MF assistance • MF assistance disappears about 2 seconds after you stop operating the joystick. • Focus range disappears about 5 seconds after you stop operating the joystick.

  • Page 61: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual focus 1 Focus by tilting the joystick toward 3/4. 2 Tilt it a little more in the same direction. 3 Tilt the joystick in the opposite direction to finely focus on the subject. ∫...

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The custom settings registered in [ ], [ ], or [ ] can be selected in the [ of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings can be registered, so select the one matching the needs. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 63: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When changing the menu settings Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged. To change what has been registered, overwrite the registered data using [CUST. SET MEM.] (P61) on the setup menu.

  • Page 64: [Scenery]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin color beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.

  • Page 65: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. [NORMAL SPORTS] Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed. [OUTDOOR SPORTS] Fast shutter speed for stopping movement when taking photographs outdoors in good weather.

  • Page 66: [Close-Up]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT SCENERY]/[ILLUMINATIONS]/[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]: 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ – Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal •...

  • Page 67: Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode. You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating • the zoom lever. Press [MENU/SET] to set. The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the •...

  • Page 68: [Baby1]/; [Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) : [BABY1]/ ; [BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P101).

  • Page 69: Ï [Sunset]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ï [SUNSET] Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun. 9 [HIGH SENS.] This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms.

  • Page 70: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›]. • You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing. • The focus range is 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the •...

  • Page 71: Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 Move the camera continuously. • We recommend the following: – Using the Viewfinder. – Selecting a subject with quick motion. – Using prefocus. – Use this mode with burst mode. (You can then select the best pictures from all the pictures taken.) ∫...

  • Page 72: Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100]. 4 [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode We recommend performing the following steps to prefocus on the point the pictures will be taken so that you do not miss taking pictures of the fireworks when they are fired.

  • Page 73: [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 74: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...
  • Page 75 Operational sound of the unit, which may be caused by operation or zooming, might be recorded. • Due to implemented sound quality improvements, motion pictures shot using this unit cannot be played back on Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) sold before August 2008. • In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used. –...

  • Page 76: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the Vacation For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22. If you set the departure date and the location of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.

  • Page 77: Take A Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Enter the location. • For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P100. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

  • Page 78: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P22. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.

  • Page 79: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area. • The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination.

  • Page 80: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. • If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again. • The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], or [FILM GRAIN] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.

  • Page 81: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P139) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.

  • Page 82: [Iso Limit Set]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the • maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under [PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P90) [ISO LIMIT SET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22.
  • Page 83 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually ] and then press 1. Select [ ] or [ Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 84: C [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as the color temperature becomes low the picture becomes reddish.
  • Page 85 Advanced (Recording pictures) Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. ]: AF Tracking Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) The camera focuses on up to 5 focus areas per selected AF ]: Multi-area-focusing area pattern.
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject AF area will continuously focus on the • subject's movement once the subject is recognized.

  • Page 87: [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]. •...

  • Page 88: [Af/Ae Lock]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. Take a picture with the focus or exposure locked. This is a technique for setting the focus and the exposure in advance when the subject is outside the focus area or when the contrast is too sharp and the appropriate exposure cannot be achieved.

  • Page 89: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be set to [AUTO] or [MODE 1].

  • Page 90: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [NOISE REDUCTION]: [r]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly. [s]: The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution. Note • When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].

  • Page 91: B [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. • Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend recording the picture in well-lit area.

  • Page 92: [Flash Synchro]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P22. [2ND] (2nd synchro) activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [1ST]: The normal method when taking pictures with the...

  • Page 93: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET], press 3/4 to select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press 1. press 4 to select [FRAME RATE] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [5fps] or [10fps] and then press [MENU/ SET]. [5fps] 5 frames/sec. 10 frames/sec.

  • Page 94: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) 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 95 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 96: 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 97: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 94. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu. ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures...

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: [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 101: [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 102 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), Press 2/1 to Press 3/4/2/1 to and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 103: 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 104: [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 105: [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 106: 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 107: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed) Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P22) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

  • Page 108: 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 (P110) 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. (P22) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 109: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ 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 110: B [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) 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 111 • 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 112: 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 113 Connecting to other equipment • When the camera has been connected to the PC with [USB MODE] set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen. Select [Cancel] to close the screen, and disconnect the camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to [PC] again.

  • Page 114: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Connection in the PTP mode (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X only) Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)]. Data can now be read only from the card into the PC. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode.

  • Page 115: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection cable. • You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer.

  • Page 116: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Press 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P116 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures. • Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. • Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the...
  • Page 117 Connecting to other equipment [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings...

  • Page 118: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P28) Turn this unit and the TV off.   1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 119: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. Note Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. •...

  • Page 120: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)

    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 121 Connecting to other equipment Zoom magnification Recordable range when when a lens is using a conversion lens attached (Max. Wide Tele number of pixels) ¢ 5.5 m to ¶ Tele conversion lens 9k-18k 22 cm 40 cm (0.72feet) (1.31feet) Normal 50 cm 50cm (1.64feet)

  • Page 122: Using The Protector/Filter

    Connecting to other equipment Using the Protector/Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC46; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND46; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.

  • Page 123: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in program AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P46) AF area (P36) Focus (P36) Picture size (P79) Quality (P80) Battery indication (P16) Number of recordable pictures (P142) Built-in memory (P18) : Card (P18)
  • Page 124 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 17 AF Macro (P51) : Tele Macro (P51) : AF tracking (P86) : MF (P59) : Flash output adjustment (P49) 18 White balance (P82) White balance fine adjustment (P83) 19 ISO sensitivity (P81) maximum ISO sensitivity level (P82) 20 Color effect (P89)

  • Page 125: Cautions For Use

    Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P40) Protected picture (P109) Favorites (P107) Stamped with text indication (P101) Picture size (P79) Picture quality setting (P89) Quality (P80) Battery indication (P16) Folder/File number (P113) Built-in memory (P18) Elapsed playback time (P97): 8m30s Picture number/Total pictures 10 Motion picture recording time (P97): 8m30s...
  • Page 126 Others • If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on. Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
  • Page 127 Others Always remove the battery after use. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. •...

  • 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 [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be copied. – When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.) –...

  • Page 130: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will

    Others [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once. > Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P28) •...
  • Page 131 Others • [FLASH] (P46) When auto bracket or color bracket is set • When the burst mode is set • mode • mode • ô, ï, 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • When using the conversion lens •...
  • Page 132 Others • [WHITE BALANCE] (P82) mode • mode • mode • mode • and 1 in mode • 2, 3, , ï, , 5, 4, 6, 8, 7 and [SCENE MODE] • [WB ADJUST.] (P83) [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT] is set •...
  • Page 133 Others • [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P91) mode • mode • ï, , 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE] • [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P92) Advanced scene mode • Û mode • $ mode • Playback Zoom (P41) When playing back motion pictures [TITLE EDIT] (P100) •...

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    Others • [AUDIO DUB.] (P110) Motion pictures • [FLIP ANIM.] • Protected pictures • When set to [RAW] or [RAWiJPEG] ∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected [LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[RESIZE]/[TRIMMING]/ [LEVELING][ASPECT CONV.]/[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/ [MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/[DELETE MULTI]/Creation of still pictures from motion pictures Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P134–141).
  • Page 135 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P21) • 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 (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P81) > Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
  • Page 137 Others LCD monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off and the power lamp lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P26) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (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.] (P106) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P106) 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. (P29) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 141 Others [AGE] is not displayed correctly. • Check the clock (P20) and birthday settings (P68). The lens barrel is retracted. • The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK] mode. The ring at the end of the lens barrel turns. •...

  • 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 1 GB Card 1180 1830 4640 7550 2 GB 1220 2360 1920...
  • Page 144 Others Aspect ratio (9M): Picture size (4.5M (2.5M (3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360) › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 1310 2 GB 1220 1700 1360 2560 4 GB...
  • Page 145 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 38 s 4 min 20 s (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 14 s 17 s 56 s 2 min 35 s 64 MB 12 s 33 s 39 s...

  • Page 146: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.5 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary...
  • Page 147 Others Hi-speed burst [SPEED PRIORITY]: 3M (4:3) Burst speed: 11 pictures/second ( [SPEED PRIORITY]: 2.5M (3:2) 12 pictures/second ( [SPEED PRIORITY]: 2M (16:9) 13 pictures/second ( [IMAGE PRIORITY]: 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 7 pictures/second ( 2M (16:9) Number of recordable ([SPEED PRIORITY]) 20 to 60 pictures:...
  • Page 148 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A43B): 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: 7.2 V VQT1S36...

  • Page 149: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description CGR-S006A Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC7PP AC Adaptor : DMW-CZS7 : Soft Case : DMW-CZ18 : Soft Bag PL Filter DMW-LPL46 : MC Protector : DMW-LMC46 : ND Filter : DMW-LND46 DMW-LT55 Tele Conversion Lens DMW-LC55 Close-up Lens...

  • Page 150: 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 151: 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 152: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    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)
  • Page 153 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 154: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) VQT1S36...

  • Page 155: 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-AC7PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (CGR-S006A).
  • Page 156 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 157: Index

    Index Component Cable ........ 119 Condensation ........... 5 Copy ............ 110 AC Adaptor ........112, 114 Date Printing ........ 109, 116 Access Indication ........18 DCF standard ........41 Aerial Photo Mode ......... 73 Deleting Pictures ........42 AF Area Selection ........86 Demo.
  • Page 158 Playback Pictures on TV ....118, 119 Playback Zoom ........41 Playing Back Motion Pictures ....97 Jitter ............37 Portrait Mode ......... 63 Power LCD ..........25 Power Save ........... 26 Language Setting ........29 Prefocus ..........61 Layout ..........117 Program AE Mode .........
  • Page 159 USB Connection Cable ....112, 114 USB Mode ..........28 Video Output ........28, 118 Volume of Speakers ......24 White Balance ........82 White Balance Fine Adjustment ..... 83 World Time ........24, 78 Zoom ............38 VQT1S36...
  • Page 160 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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