Page 1 Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FZ40 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT2Y96...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Taking Pictures with the Zoom ....53 • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent Zoom/ Before Use Using the Digital Zoom .......53 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ........56 Quick Guide ..........5 • Displaying Multiple Screens Standard Accessories .......7 (Multi Playback) ........57 Names of the Components .......8...
Page 3 Taking pictures that match the scene • [MIN. SHTR SPEED].......137 being recorded (Scene Mode)....91 • [BURST] ..........138 • [PANORAMA ASSIST]......92 • [I.RESOLUTION] ......138 • [PARTY] ..........93 • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ......139 • [CANDLE LIGHT] ......93 • [COLOR EFFECT] ......139 • [BABY1]/ [BABY2] ......94 •...
Page 4 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..........171 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)....171 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ....172 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ........173 Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures........178...
Page 5: Before Use
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. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P15) •...
Page 6 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P56) - 6 -...
Page 7: Standard Accessories
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico 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 8: Names Of The Components
Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P197) Flash (P66) Self-Timer indicator (P75) AF assist lamp (P142) Lens hood attachment part (P14) [Q.MENU] button (P29)/Delete button (P60) [DISPLAY] button (P62) [AF/AF#/MF] button (P71, LCD monitor (P62, 193) Flash open button (P66) 10 Diopter adjustment dial (P64)
Page 9 Before Use 17 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-Timer button (P75) 4/ Function button (P31) Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. [ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[GUIDE LINE]/ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/ ISO (P78)
Page 10 34 Card/Battery door (P20) 35 DC coupler cover (P21) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P21. - 10 -...
Page 11: Operating The Rear Dial
Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
Page 12: Attaching The Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ∫ Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the camera.
Page 13 Before Use ∫ Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet. Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and fasten the shoulder strap.
Page 14: Attaching The Lens Hood
Before Use Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. •...
Page 15: Preparation
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 16 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the 90°...
Page 17 Preparation ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 155 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
Page 18: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 • F)/Humidity: 50%RH 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 19 Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality (Recording with picture quality set to [SH]([ set to [HD]([ Continuous ¢ recordable time Approx. 210 min Approx. 210 min (motion pictures) Actual recordable time ¢...
Page 20: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • 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.
Page 21 • Be careful not to catch the cable when closing the Card/battery door. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. • If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera.
Page 22: About The Built-In Memory/The Card
Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
Page 23 Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
Page 24: 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. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • The lens barrel extends. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET].
Page 25: Changing The Clock Setting
Preparation 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 (P122) • Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display format.
Page 26: Setting The Menu
Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Page 27: Setting Menu Items
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode (P49), and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program AE Mode Turn the camera on.
Page 28 Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2. Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ Press 1. •...
Page 29: Using The Quick Menu
Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Press [Q.MENU] when recording. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item and the setting and then press [MENU/ SET] to close the menu.
Page 30: 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], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P39) can be set.
Page 31 Preparation Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings. [CUST. SET MEM.] (Recording Mode only) • Refer to P111 for details. Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a [REC] Mode menu that is used often. (Recording Mode only) [Fn BUTTON SET] [ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE...
Page 32 Preparation Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P62) [GUIDE LINE] [REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]: [OFF]/[ON] • The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Page 33 Preparation When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [HIGHLIGHT] [OFF]/[ON] • If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards [ON] [OFF] negative (P76) referring to the histogram (P65)
Page 34 Preparation In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the center of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [MF ASSIST] [OFF] [ON]: The center of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. • Refer to for details. You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Page 35 Preparation If you selected the Viewfinder in a Recording Mode, the display will automatically switch to the LCD monitor when playing back [PLAY ON LCD] the pictures. [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to for details. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW]...
Page 36 Preparation Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the x [USB MODE] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
Page 37 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for [HDMI MODE]...
Page 38 If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico 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 - 38 -...
Page 39 Preparation ~ [LANGUAGE] Set the language displayed on the screen. • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([STABILIZER DEMO.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.
Page 40: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Picture Or Motion Picture
Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode, and record still picture or motion picture Turn the camera on. • The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A.
Page 41 Basic ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P80) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P80) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P81) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.
Page 42: Taking The Still Picture
Basic A Shutter button B Motion picture button Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode. Recording the motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Page 43 Basic Tips for taking good pictures • Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or other objects. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Page 44: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) 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 45: Scene Detection
Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY]...
Page 46: Af Tracking Function
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Press [FOCUS]. • ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen. •...
Page 47: Settings In Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ∫ [REC] Mode menu ¢1 [PICTURE SIZE] (P125)/[BURST] (P138)/[COLOR EFFECT]/ [FACE RECOG.] (P113) • [COLOR EFFECT] can set the color effects of [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA]. When [Happy] is selected, it is possible to automatically take a picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
Page 48 Basic ¢1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] Modes are used. ¢2 When a face is not recognized, it will be fixed to [ ] when recording still pictures, and to [ Ø ] when recording motion pictures. ¢3 Fix to [MODE 1] during motion picture recording.
Page 49: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)
Basic ³ [REC] Mode: 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. Set the mode dial to [ A Mode dial •...
Page 50: Focusing
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area White>Green White>Red ¢1 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal)
Page 51: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)
Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P141), a tripod or the Self-Timer (P75). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.
Page 52: Program Shift
Basic Program shift In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift. 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.
Page 53: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
Basic [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 50.6k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent...
Page 54 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum ¢ 50.6k magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [PICTURE SIZE] with (P125) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom 96k (including Optical Zoom 24k) 202k (including Extended Optical (including Optical Zoom 24k) Zoom 50.6k)
Page 55 Basic ∫ Extended Optical Zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 14M (14.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
Page 56: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. A File number B Picture number 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture • Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
Page 57: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P154) 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 58: Using The Playback Zoom
Basic Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T). 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.
Page 59: Enlarge The Focus Point (Display Focus Point)
Basic Enlarge the focus point (display focus point) This unit will remember the focus point during the recording, and it can be enlarged with that point as a center. Press [FOCUS] during image playback. • Focus point may not be the center of enlargement when it is at the edge of the image.
Page 60: Deleting Pictures
Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
Page 61: 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 62: 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 63 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed. ¢2 You can switch between available recording time and number of recordable pictures by setting [REMAINING DISP.] in [SETUP] menu. ¢3 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed.
Page 64 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ 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. ∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly.
Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed...
Page 66: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash 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 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-Eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
Page 68 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 ¢1 ñ...
Page 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range sensitivity Wide Tele ¢ ¢ AUTO 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.1 m (16.73 feet) ISO80 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.0 m (9.84 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet)
Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 ¢1 1/60 to 1/2000th to 1/2000th ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P137). •...
Page 71: Taking Close-Up Pictures
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Press and hold [AF/AF#/MF] until the focus switching screen appears. Press 3/4 to select [AF MACRO] or [MACRO ZOOM]. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...
Page 72: [Af Macro]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MACRO] 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 73: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. Press and hold [AF/AF#/MF] until the focus switching screen appears.
Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ MF assistance If [MF ASSIST] (P34) in the setup menu is set to [ON], when you rotate the rear dial, MF assistance is activated and the screen is enlarged allowing you to focus on the subject more easily.
Page 75: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select a mode. You can also press 2 [ë] to select. • • If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. Press [MENU/SET].
Page 76: Compensating The Exposure
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the towards positive.
Page 77: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using 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. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...
Page 78: Setting The Light Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Page 79 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control) 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 80: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/ Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed Aperture-Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
Page 81: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. ² Set the mode dial to [ • The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.
Page 82: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-Priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.8 to F8.0 8 to 1/2000 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 1/13 1/15...
Page 83: Taking Pictures While Adjusting Color (My Color Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting color (My Color Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select an item.
Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET] to set. • When you press the shutter button halfway before pressing [MENU/SET], the setting will be canceled. • Recording screen is displayed. ∫ Readjust the My Color settings Return to step on page by pressing [MENU/SET]. Note •...
Page 85: Adjusting The Custom Settings To Achieve Desired Effects
Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects By selecting [CUSTOM], you can take pictures with color, brightness and saturation adjusted to desired levels. In step 2 on page 83, select [CUSTOM] and press 1. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. Item Adjustment contents This will adjust the color of the...
Page 86: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, people in night scenes and flowers in accordance with the surrounding conditions.
Page 87: [Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [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 is a colored similar to the color of the person’s skin, it also may show some smoothing.
Page 88: [Scenery]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. [NORMAL SCENERY] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority. [NATURE] The best setting for photographing natural scenery. [ARCHITECTURE] This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P32) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed...
Page 89: [Close-Up]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CLOSE-UP] This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. [FLOWER] Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colors in macro settings. The guide lines are displayed. (P64) [FOOD] You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.
Page 90: [Night Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Used when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. • Open the flash. (You can set to [ •...
Page 91: 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. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
Page 92: [Panorama Assist]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. •...
Page 93: [Party]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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 94: [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] (P157).
Page 95: [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P157).
Page 96: [Hi-Speed Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Page 97: [Flash Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Press 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.
Page 98: [Panning]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANNING] When you move the camera to follow a subject moving in one direction such as a runner or car, the background becomes a blur and the subject stays focused. This effect is called “panning”. This mode allows you to obtain this effect easier. ∫...
Page 99: [Starry Sky]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Press 3/4 to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 100: [Fireworks]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [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. 1 Aim the camera at an object, such as a distant light, that is about the same distance from the camera as the point where the fireworks will rise.
Page 101: [Beach]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...
Page 102: Recording Motion Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. • Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.) Select the mode A Mode dial...
Page 103 Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • Release the motion picture button right after you press • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) •...
Page 104 Advanced (Recording pictures) • Refer to P145 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • Refer to P222 for information about the available recording time. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. •...
Page 105 Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to Intelligent Auto Mode • When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step on page 102, motion picture recording matching to the subject or recording situation can be performed. ∫ Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
Page 106: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, and press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Features • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
Page 107 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio High 1280k720 pixels ([SH]) ¢2 Approx. 17 Mbps quality 1280k720 pixels ([H]) ¢2 Approx.
Page 108 ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series). • To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player.
Page 109: Recording Motion Picture With Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode) It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those when mode dial is switched to [³], [±], [´] and [²].
Page 110 For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] may not be ¢ played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) (Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back on this model.) ¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS series).
Page 111: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST.
Page 112: 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. Set the mode dial to [ A Display custom settings Press 3/4 to select the custom settings you want...
Page 113: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
Page 114: Face Settings
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images [Good example for •...
Page 115 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Face Recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 116 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name.
Page 117: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Page 118: Auto Registration
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when [BURST] and Auto Bracket is set.) •...
Page 119: 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 P27. 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 120 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while the date bar is displayed. Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET].
Page 121 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Canceling the Travel Date The Travel Date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the Travel Date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen shown in step , and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Page 122: 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 P27. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Page 123 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Press 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 124: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode menu [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera...
Page 125: [Picture Size]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫...
Page 126: [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.
Page 127: [Sensitivity]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Page 128: [White Balance]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WHITE BALANCE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Page 129 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. ] 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 130 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance Fine Adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. Press [DISPLAY] in step of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance”...
Page 131: [Face Recog.]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to P113 for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
Page 132 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [š] (Face Detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Page 133 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again. • AF tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed to Ø...
Page 134: [Pre Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. Applicable modes: [OFF]: ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.
Page 135: [Af/Ae Lock]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE LOCK] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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 136: [Metering Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Page 137: [Min. Shtr Speed]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. 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: [AUTO], [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...
Page 138: [Burst]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [BURST] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from the pictures you have taken. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[˜] ¢ Burst speed (pictures/second) approx.
Page 139: [Digital Zoom]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, the Extended Optical Zoom the Intelligent Zoom Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to for details. •...
Page 140: [Pict. Adj.]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICT. ADJ.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures. Applicable modes: [CONTRAST]: [r]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [s]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [SHARPNESS]: [r]: The picture is sharply defined.
Page 141: [Stabilizer]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: [OFF] ¢...
Page 142: [Af Assist Lamp]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
Page 143: [Flash Synchro]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH SYNCHRO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. [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 144: [Conversion]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Applicable modes: [OFF] When you attach the tele conversion lens. When you attach the close-up lens.
Page 145: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu • The [REC] Mode menus below will also be displayed in Creative Motion Picture Mode. – [SENSITIVITY]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[WHITE BALANCE]/[AF MODE]/[METERING MODE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT. ADJ.]/[STABILIZER]/ [AF ASSIST LAMP]/[CONVERSION] [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Page 146: [Continuous Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONTINUOUS AF] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P27. It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • When set to [OFF], it may take time for motion picture recording to start. •...
Page 147: Entering Text
Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Display the entry screen and press to move to the character selection section.
Page 148: Advanced (Playback)
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Motion pictures...
Page 149: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Press 3 to pause Motion Picture playback. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 150: 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. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favorites.
Page 151: Slide Show
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. • The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed. A Play/Pause B Stop ¢ C Back to previous picture ¢ D Ahead to next picture ¢...
Page 152: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back ([Mode Play]/[Category Play]/[Favorite Play])
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Select [MODE PLAY] on the Playback Mode menu. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 153: [Category Play]
Advanced (Playback) [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. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Select [CATEGORY PLAY] on the Playback Mode menu.
Page 154: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu
Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Page 155: [Title Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P157). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in Travel Date are also recorded as the titles.
Page 156: [Video Divide]
Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Page 157: [Text Stamp]
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, Travel Date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a Picture Size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
Page 158 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select text stamp items, and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] Stamps names registered in name settings for [NAME]...
Page 159 Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > > ], press 3 to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then •...
Page 160: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 161: [Cropping]
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.
Page 162 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [‚] to return to the menu screen. • Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the cropped picture may become smaller than that of the original picture.
Page 163: [Leveling]
Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute tilting of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to adjust the tilting, and press [MENU/ SET]. 1: clockwise 2: counter-clockwise Up to 2 o can be adjusted.
Page 164: [Rotate Disp.]
Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/ SET]. •...
Page 165: [Favorite]
Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...
Page 166: [Print Set]
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P170) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 167 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...
Page 168: [Protect]
Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) 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.
Page 169: [Face Rec Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P27) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 170: [Copy]
• 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 171: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen
Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P36) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket 3 Red: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Page 172: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot
Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and play back the motion picture.
Page 173: Playing Back On The Tv With Hdmi Socket
HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (P175) Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE].
Page 174 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
Page 175 VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
Page 176 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. 3/4/2/1: Select the image. Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [SUB MENU]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
Page 177 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 178: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...
Page 179: Copying To A Pc Using "Photofunstudio 5.0 Hd Edition
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...
Page 180: Connecting To A Pc
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...
Page 181 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
Page 182 Connecting to other equipment Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer]. • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME” or “Untitled” is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
Page 183 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) when you write the image from PC to a card.
Page 184: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.
Page 185: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It
Connecting to other equipment Note • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional). •...
Page 186: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them
Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Press 3. PictBridge Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MULTI SELECT [MENU/SET]. SELECT ALL PRINT SET(DPOF) • FAVORITE If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print the pictures.
Page 187: 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 188 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Page 189 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 190: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)
Others Others Using the Conversion Lens (optional) With the optional conversion lenses, you can record even more faraway pictures and take close-up pictures of smaller subjects. Refer to P144 for details. Preparations: Remove the lens cap and lens hood. Attach the lens adapter. •...
Page 191 Others Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. (P27) • P144 Refer to for [CONVERSION]. Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • Set in same way to select [ ] too. • Always set to [OFF] when the conversion lens is taken off. Note •...
Page 192: Using The Protector/Filter (Optional)
Others Using the Protector/Filter (optional) The MC protector (DMW-LMC52; 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-LND52; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.
Page 193: Screen Display
Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording Mode Flash Mode (P66) AF area (P50) Picture Size (P125) Quality (P126) Battery Indication (P17) ¢ 1 Number of Recordable Pictures (P214) Focus (P50) Built-in Memory (P22) : Card...
Page 194 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 18 Zoom Microphone (P146) B B B / / W W : Wind cut (P146) 19 AF Macro Recording (P71) : Macro Zoom Mode (P72) : AF Tracking (P132) : MF (P73)
Page 195 Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 Playback Mode (P56) Protected Picture (P168) Favorites (P165) 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 Stamped with Text Indication (P157) Picture Size (P125) Quality (P126) 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1ST DAY 1ST DAY Battery Indication (P17) Folder/File Number...
Page 196: 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 197 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
Page 198 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Page 199 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Page 200 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 or unipods •...
Page 201: Message Display
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P23) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] >...
Page 202 Others [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P38) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] •...
Page 203 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. •...
Page 204: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P204–213). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P35) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 205 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • 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. (P60) The recorded picture is whitish.
Page 206 Others Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped.
Page 207 Others When recording pictures or half-pressing the shutter button, reddish stripes may appear on the LCD monitor. Alternatively, part or all of the LCD monitor may turn a reddish color. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part.
Page 208 Others LCD monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor/Viewfinder turns off although the camera is turned on. • LCD monitor will turn off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P34) of the [ECONOMY] Mode is activated. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).] The LCD monitor/Viewfinder becomes darker or brighter for a moment.
Page 209 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [ROTATE DISP.] (P164) is set to [ON]. The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. • Did you press [(]? • Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card? >...
Page 210 > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P171, 173) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. - 210 -...
Page 211 The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
Page 212 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. (P39) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •...
Page 213 Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present. • At some magnification levels, the pictures taken are slightly distorted or the outlines and other areas in the pictures taken are colored, but this is not a malfunction.
Page 214: Available Recording Time
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 215 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1180 4 GB 1110 1770 1310 2320 6 GB 1690 2690 1990 3520 8 GB 2270 3610 2660 4720 Card 12 GB 3420 5440 4020...
Page 216 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1080 1430 6 GB 1110 1650 1460 2180 8 GB 1490 2210 1960 2920 Card 12 GB 2250 3330 2960 4400 16 GB...
Page 217 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 2740 4310 1 GB 5490 8630 2 GB 1660 10240 15360 4 GB 1670 3260 20110 30170 6 GB 2540 4950 30580 45870 8 GB 3410 6630 40930...
Page 218 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1230 1010 1580 6 GB 1230 1870 1540 2410 8 GB 1650 2500 2060 3230 Card 12 GB 2500 3770 3110 4870...
Page 219 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 3350 5030 1 GB 1770 6710 10070 2 GB 1860 3610 12290 20480 4 GB 3650 7090 24130 40220 6 GB 5560 10790 36700 61160 8 GB 7440 14440...
Page 220 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1320 1140 1770 6 GB 1370 2010 1740 2690 8 GB 1840 2690 2330 3610 Card 12 GB 2780 4070 3520 5440...
Page 221 Others Aspect ratio Picture size › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 3350 5030 1 GB 1580 6710 10070 2 GB 1660 3230 12290 20480 4 GB 3260 6350 24130 40220 6 GB 4950 9650 36700 61160 8 GB 6630 12920...
Page 222 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min Cannot be used. 20 s (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 3 min 4 min 7 min 2 min 5 min 5 min 14 min...
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