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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS25 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS25 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FS25
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT1W77
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FS25 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT1W77...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Before Use ∫ IMPORTANT Caution for AC mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured For your safety, please read the following in accordance with the following code: text carefully. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. This appliance is supplied with a moulded As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the three pin mains plug for your safety and...
  • Page 4 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 5 Before Use Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..35 Deleting Pictures........35 • To delete a single picture....35 Before Use • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ......36 Information for Your Safety....... 2 Quick Guide ..........8 Advanced (Recording pictures) Accessories ..........
  • Page 7 Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • [PRINT SET]....... 80 • All enquiries transactions and distribution • P [PROTECT]......... 81 facilities are provided directly by Panasonic • S [COPY] ........82 UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...

  • 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. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Before Use 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) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A AV Cable...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P38) Lens (P94) Self-timer indicator (P42) AF assist lamp (P67) LCD monitor (P37, 91) Status indicator (P15, 23, 27) [MENU/SET] button (P17) [DISP.] button (P37) [Q.MENU] (P21)/Delete (P35) button [MODE] button (P26) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P18) 11 Slide switch A: 3/Exposure compensation (P43)/...
  • Page 11 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.

  • Page 13: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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 14: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    (e.g. skiing/snowboarding). Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.
  • Page 15 Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected. • This unit cannot be stood upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it down and operating, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth.

  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • 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.) VQT1W77...

  • Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P25)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

  • Page 18: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press [MENU/SET] to set. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed. • When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting”...

  • Page 19: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P73 to 82) ! [REC] mode menu (P59 to 67) • This menu lets you • This menu lets you make the protection, set the colouring, trimming or print sensitivity, aspect settings (DPOF), etc. ratio, number of pixels of recorded pictures.
  • Page 20 Preparation Switching to the [SETUP] menu Move 2. Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon Move 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to move to the second screen.

  • Page 21: 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. • When [DISP.] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P67) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] can be displayed.
  • Page 22 Preparation This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [SHUTTER VOL.]: [s] (Muted) ] (Muted) [t] (Low) ] (Low) r [BEEP] [u] (High) ] (High) [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER TONE]: Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. u [VOLUME] •...
  • Page 23 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
  • Page 24 Preparation The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial w [RESET] settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
  • Page 25 Preparation It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera. [VERSION DISP.] The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably [FORMAT] deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting. • Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;...

  • Page 26: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation 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 27: Basic

    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 28: Scene Detection

    Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • The access indication (P16) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card). ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P38) ∫...

  • Page 29: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Move 3. • [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. •...

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (·: Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic • The following functions cannot be used. – [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM] • The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the normal picture mode. What is set will be reflected in the intelligent auto mode. ·...

  • Page 31: 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 Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)

  • Page 32: Direction Detection Function

    Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P79) is set to [ON]) • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down. •...

  • Page 33: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 12M (12.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 34: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Move and hold 2/1 during playback. 2: Fast rewind 1: Fast forward • The file number A and the picture number B only change one by one. Release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture. •...

  • Page 35: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MODE] during playback. Move 3 / 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P33) All the pictures are played back. [DUAL PLAY] (P68) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P69) The pictures are played back in sequence.

  • Page 36: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

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

  • Page 37: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISP.] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P34), while playing back motion pictures “...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Move 1 [‰]. Move 3/4 to select a mode.
  • Page 39 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also correct objects other than red-eye.

  • Page 40: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • In [HIGH SENS.] (P51) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs. Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 13.5 m (44.3 feet) Tele: Approx.
  • Page 41 Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 4 [#]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Move 2 [ë]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also move 2 [ë] to select. Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 43: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿n [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. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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. Registering scenes in scene mode ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you can register the scene mode you use most frequently as one...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Scene Mode For Each Recording (¿: Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Selecting the scene mode for each recording ( : Scene mode) ¿ In [SCENE MODE], you can select the scene mode each time you make a recording. In step , select [SCENE MODE] and press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. •...

  • Page 47: [Transform]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [TRANSFORM] Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched, and at the same time, skin can be recorded smoothly. Move 3/4 to select the setting, and then press [MENU/ SET]. • It can be set from the quick menu (P21). Take pictures.

  • Page 48: [Sports]

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

  • Page 49: Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 1 [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.

  • Page 50: [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] (P75).

  • Page 51: High Sens.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 9 [HIGH SENS.] This mode minimises the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].) ∫...

  • Page 52: [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 Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set.

  • Page 53: Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 4 [FIREWORKS] This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. ∫ Technique for Fireworks mode • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. •...

  • Page 54: [Pin Hole]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PIN HOLE] Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.

  • Page 55: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Move 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. A Audio recording •...

  • Page 56: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Move 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. Move 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.

  • Page 58: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you set [WORLD TIME] (P58) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.

  • Page 59: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 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. Move 2/1 to select the area the travel destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 60: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y]. (10.5M) 4000k2672 pixels ¢ 3264k2176 pixels ¢ (4.5M 2560k1712 pixels ¢ (2.5M 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [W]. ¢ (9M) 4000k2248 pixels ¢ 3264k1840 pixels ¢ (3.5M 2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels Note...

  • Page 61: [Aspect Ratio]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ? [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. 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 [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.

  • Page 62: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. 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 63: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, auto white balance may not function properly.

  • Page 64: Af [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. · ¿ Applicable modes: The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The [š]: Face detection focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.

  • Page 65: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked frame, and move 4 to lock the subject. • AF tracking frame will continuously focus on the subject’s movement once the subject is recognised.

  • Page 66: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) • The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken. • When the burst speed is set to [ ], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings ˜ used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

  • Page 67: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. 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] [AUTO]:...

  • Page 68: Advanced (Playback)

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

  • Page 69: Playing Back Pictures In Sequence (Slide Show)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 70 Advanced (Playback) Move 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. slide show ∫ Operations performed during 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 ¢...

  • Page 71: 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 72: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P79) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 73: 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] or [TRIMMING], 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 74: [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] (P75). (Only alphabetical 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 75: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
  • Page 76 Advanced (Playback) Move 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P50) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.

  • Page 77: Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.

  • Page 78: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) Move 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and move 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed.

  • Page 79: M [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) M [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. (P19) Move 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 80: [Print Set]

    Advanced (Playback) Note • You can set up to 999 pictures as favourites. • When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P36) is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card. •...

  • Page 81: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISP.]. • When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required.

  • Page 82: S [Copy]

    • It may take time to copy the picture data. • 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 83: 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 “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
  • Page 84 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Move 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P24) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU MENU SELECT...
  • Page 85 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) ≥Built-in memory 1 Folder number DCIM ≥ Card 2 File number 100_PANA 3 JPG: Pictures MOV: Motion pictures 100_PANA P1000001.JPG MISC: DPOF print Favourite P1000002.JPG...

  • Page 86: 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. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.

  • Page 87: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

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

  • Page 88: 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 “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 89 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [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 90: 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]. (P24) Turn this unit and the TV off. AV OUT DIGITAL 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 91: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in normal picture mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P38) AF area (P31) Focus (P31) 7 7 7 Picture size (P59) Quality (P60) Battery indication (P13) Number of recordable pictures (P106) Built-in memory (P16) : Card (P16) (displayed only during F3.3...
  • Page 92 Others 32 Number of days that have passed since the departure date (P56) ¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode. ¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.

  • Page 93: 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 94 Others About the LCD monitor • Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colours may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction. • If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first.
  • Page 95 • 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 96: 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 97 Others [NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD] • There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. – When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
  • Page 98 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised 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 Centre.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P99–105). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P24) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 100 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P43) 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time. > Set auto bracket (P44), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P51), [FLASH BURST] (P52) in scene mode or [BURST] (P65) of the [REC] mode menu to [OFF].
  • Page 101 Others Motion picture recording stops in the middle. • Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. > When you set the recording quality to [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s”...
  • Page 102 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P38) • Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P44) or [BURST] (P65) in [REC] mode menu has been set. Flash is activated several times.
  • Page 103 Others White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. • If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
  • Page 104 Others The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P24, 86) The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. >...
  • Page 105 Others Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to macro zoom mode? (P40) Maximum zoom during macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.

  • Page 106: 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 107 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 1 GB 1830 4640 7550 2 GB Card 1920 3610 8780 12290 4 GB 3770 7090 17240...
  • Page 108 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1000 1720 2 GB Card 1270 1040 1980 1800 3410 4 GB 1690 1280 2510 2040...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.35 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl5.2 mm to 26 mm (35 mm film camera...
  • Page 110 Others Shutter speed: 8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent lights/ White set Exposure (AE): Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV) Metering mode: Multiple LCD monitor:...
  • Page 111 Others Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A60A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity (Minimum): 3.6 V/940 mAh VQT1W77...
  • Page 112 Other names, company names, and product names printed in these • instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre VQT1W77 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH F0209MR0 Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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