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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-FX500
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT1Q48
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-FX500 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT1Q48...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use 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. Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, •...

  • 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 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 5: About The Battery Pack

    Before Use ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Digital Zoom ..... 36 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])........37 Before Use • Using the Touch Zoom ..... 38 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode ..39 Deleting Pictures........40 Information for Your Safety....... 2 • To delete a single picture....40 Quick Guide ..........
  • Page 7 Motion Picture Mode ....... 64 Creating still pictures from a motion Useful Functions at Travel picture ............. 92 Destinations ..........66 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu..93 • Recording which Day of the Vacation • [TEXT STAMP]......93 • Q [MULTI RESIZE] You Take the Picture ......
  • Page 8 • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

  • Page 9: 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. Charge the battery. (P15) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Before Use Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery in the text) Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD-ROM DMW-BCE10E DE-A40A •...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P44) Lens (P5, 112) Self-timer indicator (P48)/ AF assist lamp (P79) Touch panel/LCD monitor (P13, 42, 109) Status indicator (P17, 26, 31) [MENU/SET] button (P20) [DISPLAY] button (P42) [Q.MENU] (P24)/Delete (P40) button [MODE] button (P30) 10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch (P22) 11 Joystick...
  • Page 12 20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P101, 103, 107) 21 [DC IN] socket (P101, 103) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). • This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional) is connected to it.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Touch Panel

    Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

  • Page 14: What Can Be Done By Touch Operation

    Before Use What can be done by touch operation Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation. When recording Select [REC] mode Touch AF/AE (P49) Aperture Value Set (P30) It is possible to set the (P50, 52) [REC] mode can be focus and exposure to Shutter Speed Set...

  • Page 15: Preparation

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

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

    ¢ Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE2].)

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

    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. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCE10E).

  • Page 18: 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.) VQT1Q48...
  • Page 19 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 read or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P28)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration or impact.

  • Page 20: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P29) from the [SETUP] menu (P25) before setting date/time. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] mode.) AJoystick...

  • Page 21: Changing The Clock Setting (In Programme Ae Mode)

    Preparation Changing the clock setting (In programme AE mode) Press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]. Move 1 and then perform steps to set the clock. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P25) Note •...

  • Page 22: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just 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 23: Setting Menu Items

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

  • Page 24: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to • move to the second screen. Move 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Move 3/4 to select [š].

  • Page 25: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
  • Page 26 Preparation This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [BEEP LEVEL]: [SHUTTER VOL.]: [s] (Muted) ] (Muted) [t] (Low) r [BEEP] ] (Low) [u] (High) ] (High) [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER TONE]: u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. •...
  • Page 27 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF] [1SEC.] [2SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed. [ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
  • Page 28 Preparation Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback mode only) | [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will work when the AV cable is connected. Set to match the type of TV.
  • Page 29 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ ~ [LANGUAGE] [¢] • If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features.

  • Page 30: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

  • Page 31: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ : 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 32: Scene Detection

    Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P44) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P36) ∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P49) Note • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. •...

  • Page 33: About The Flash

    Basic About the flash • When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P45) will turn on depending on the type and brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ • When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (³: Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings (³: Programme AE mode) Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P31). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 35: 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 36: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ³±´²¿n [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/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 8.9k], do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).

  • Page 37: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the centre 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

  • Page 38: Using The Touch Zoom

    Basic Using the Touch Zoom Touch the [ ] in the bottom right of the screen. Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever toward [Z] (T).

  • Page 39: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MODE] during playback. Touch the item to select. ∫ List of [PLAYBACK] modes [NORMAL PLAY] (P37) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P80) The pictures are played back in sequence. [EASY ORG.] (P86) Pictures can be edited/deleted by the touch panel.

  • Page 40: 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 41 Basic ∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P87) setting The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;...

  • Page 42: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISPLAY] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. In recording mode ¢1 C Normal display ¢3 D No display E No display (Recording ¢1, 2, 3...

  • Page 43: About The Histogram

    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. 1 Dark areas, mid-tone, and bright areas are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take a picture.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [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 45 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. ∫...
  • Page 46 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ¢1 ‡ to 1/2000th ¢2 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th 1/30th to 1/2000th ¢1 ‰ to 1/2000th Œ ¢2, 3 1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN.

  • Page 47: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´²n [REC] mode: Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever to fully wide position (1k).

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [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 49: Taking Pictures With Focus And Exposure Set On Subject (Touch Af/Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Touch [ Touch the subject.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures With Set Aperture (±: Aperture-Priority Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ± [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (±: 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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures With Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-Priority Ae)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ´ [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual Exposure)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ² [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE]. Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter speed set bar B.
  • Page 53 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Refer to P54 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. • Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in playback mode. • If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 54: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ±´² [REC] mode: Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ∫ Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Value Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 8 to 1/2000 8 to 1/1600 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1300 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1000 F3.5 F3.2 F2.8...

  • Page 55: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´¿n [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve correct 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 exposure towards positive.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ³±´²¿ [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.

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (¿: Scene Mode)

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

  • Page 58: [Soft Skin]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫...

  • Page 59: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night portrait mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ • Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.

  • Page 60: Candle Light]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 3 [CANDLE LIGHT] This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. ∫ Technique for Candle Light mode • This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash. • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.

  • Page 61: Í [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) í [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] (P93).

  • Page 62: Ô [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select. • 2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.

  • Page 63: 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 • This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m or more away. •...

  • Page 64: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MOTION PICTURE]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. AAudio recording • The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step Item Picture size ¢ ÷ 640k480 pixels ¢ ö ù 320k240 pixels ø If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step Item Picture size ¢...

  • Page 66: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ³±´²¿n [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. If you set the departure date 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 67: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled 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 68 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 69: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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. ñ³±´²¿...

  • Page 70: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) Note...

  • Page 71: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) > [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. 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 72 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 73: C [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) C [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. ³±´²n 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 74: Af [Af Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. ³±´²¿n Applicable modes: [š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.

  • Page 75: [Quick Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) About [š] 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 76: [Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ˜ [BURST] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. ñ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: ˜...

  • Page 77: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extra optical zoom. ³±´²¿n Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P36 for details. •...

  • Page 78: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].

  • Page 79: B [Audio Rec.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) B [AUDIO REC.] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation during the shooting or the situation as a memo. ³±´²¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.

  • Page 80: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 81 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A: Control panel Operate control panel by touching. ¢ A Back to previous picture B Play/Pause ¢...

  • Page 82: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([Multi Playback])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK]. A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures B Slide bar •...

  • Page 83: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date ([Calendar])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Displaying Pictures by Recording Date ([CALENDAR]) You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar screen.

  • Page 84: Playing Back Pictures On The Dual Display ([Dual Play])

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: 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]. Touch [DUAL PLAY]. •...

  • Page 85: 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 86: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P87) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [FAVORITE PLAY]. Note • You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in the [PLAYBACK] menu.

  • Page 87: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Note • With [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 88 Advanced (Playback) Touch [RESIZE]. Touch the picture size. • Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. Touch [YES]. Note • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. • It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment. [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.
  • Page 89 Advanced (Playback) Reduction Enlargement Select the part to be trimmed. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [ ]: Reduce Drag (P13) or Touch [3]/[4]/[2]/[1]: Move • The zoom lever and joystick can also Move the position be used. Touch [SET]. Touch [YES]. Note •...

  • Page 90: [Delete]

    Advanced (Playback) Enter characters. • Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case), and [&/1] (special characters/numbers). • The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with touching [ ], and to the right with touching [ ].

  • Page 91: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Select motion picture [ ] and touch [ ] to play back. A The motion picture recording time B Motion picture icon • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 92: 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 (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the movement of a sportsperson, etc.

  • Page 93: 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], [MULTI RESIZE] or [ASPECT CONV.], 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 94: Q [Multi Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    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 > > > • The picture becomes slightly rougher. Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 95: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time. • The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate. •...

  • Page 96: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) •...

  • Page 97: O [Dpof Print]

    Advanced (Playback) O [DPOF PRINT] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.

  • Page 98: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the DPOF print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the settings, and reset the settings.

  • Page 99: B [Audio Dub.]

    Advanced (Playback) B [AUDIO DUB.] You can add the audio after taking a picture. Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. • The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears when audio has already been recorded.

  • Page 100: S [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 101: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “...
  • Page 102 Connecting to other equipment 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. • Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. ∫...

  • Page 103: 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 start printing 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 104: 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 100 _ 0001 0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. SELECT MENU MULTI PRINT...

  • Page 105: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings of the Select and set the items both on the screen in step MULTI SELECT of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 106 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 prioritised. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...

  • Page 107: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

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

  • Page 108: Playing Back On The Tv With Component Socket

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

  • Page 109: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [»] (Initial setting) Recording mode Flash mode (P44) AF area (P35) Focus (P35) Picture size (P69) Quality (P70) Battery indication (P16) Number of recordable pictures (P126) Built-in memory (P18) F2.8 F2.8 F2.8...
  • Page 110 Others 34 Burst (P76)/ : Auto bracket (P56)/B: Audio recording (P79) 35 Quick AF (P75)/ : AF assist lamp (P79) 36 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P66) 37 Self-timer mode (P48) ¢ 1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.

  • Page 111: 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 112 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 113 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 114: 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 LOCKED] > The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
  • Page 115 Others [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] • This message appears when the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] >...

  • Page 116: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will Not

    Others Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
  • Page 117 Others • ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE] [AUTO BRACKET] (P56) • $ mode • [PICTURE SIZE] (P69) 9, ô in [SCENE MODE] • $ mode • $ mode [QUALITY] (P70) [ASPECT RATIO] (P70) • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE] [INTELLIGENT ISO] (P70) •...
  • Page 118 Others • [TEXT STAMP] (P93) Pictures recorded without setting the clock • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • [ASPECT CONV.] (P95) Pictures taken with Y or X • Motion pictures • Still pictures with audio •...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P119–125). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P27) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 120 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P55) • Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker. > Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed. 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.

  • Page 121: Lcd Monitor

    Others A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking. • This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
  • Page 122 Others The LCD monitor is too bright or dark. > Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P25) [POWER LCD] or [HIGH ANGLE] is activated. (P25) • Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
  • Page 123 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? •...
  • Page 124 Others The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV. • Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the component cable (DMW-HDC2;...
  • Page 125 Others The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset.

  • Page 126: Available Recording Time

    Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 127 Others Aspect ratio (9M): (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360) › › › › Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1220 1700 1360...
  • Page 128 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Aspect ratio ÷ ö ù ø ý ü ÿ þ Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min 5 min 43 s (Approx. 50 MB) 1 min 16 MB 26 s 26 s 22 s 22 s 2 min...

  • Page 129: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9...
  • Page 130 Others Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second (2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.) Number of recordable pictures: When using the built-in memory: Approx. 20 pictures (immediately after formatting) When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions) ISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600...
  • Page 131 Approx. 175 g (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C Operating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A40A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V...
  • Page 132 Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1Q48 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F0208MG0 ( 3000 Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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