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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ10EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DMC-FZ10EB
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Before use, please read these
instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT0G03

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FZ10EB Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT0G03...

  • Page 2: Safety

    • Please note that the actual controls We would like to take this opportunity to and components, menu items, etc. of thank you for purchasing this Panasonic your Digital Camera may look Digital Camera. Please read these somewhat different from those shown...

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    ª How to replace the Fuse a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased Remove the Fuse Cover with a from your local Panasonic Dealer. screwdriver. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording pictures (advanced) Safety About the EXPOSURE Button... 51 Taking Pictures with Information for Your Safety ....2 Aperture-priority AE ....... 52 Taking Pictures with Preparation Shutter-priority AE ......53 Standard Accessories ......7 Taking Pictures with Names of the Components ....8 Manual Exposure......
  • Page 5 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio..88 Playing Back Motion Images..... 89 Rotating the Picture......90 Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)...... 91 Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture....96 Playing Back with Slide Show ... 98 Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)......
  • Page 6 Technical Support for AV Software • For callers in UK: 08701 505610 • For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday 9:00am–...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. ∫ SD Memory Card (16 MB) ∫ A/V Cable RP-SD016B K1V204C10001 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) ∫ USB Connection Cable ∫ Battery Pack K1HA05CD0004 CGA-S002E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) ∫...

  • Page 8: Names Of The Components

    Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 1 Lens 2 Flash 3 Microphone (P63, 75) 4 Self-timer Indicator (P43) 5 Viewfinder (P27) 6 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P28) 7 Flash Open Button (P38) 8 [EVF/LCD] Button (P27) 9 [DISPLAY] Button (P27) 10 [EXPOSURE] Button (P35, 51, 52, 53, 54) 11 Power Indicator (P32) 5 6 7...
  • Page 9 Preparation 26 Focus Switch (P65) 27 [A/V OUT] Socket (P106) 28 [USB] Socket (5pin) (P109, 110, 112) 29 Terminal Door 30 Strap Eyelet (P20) 31 [DC IN] Socket (P16) 32 [DC IN] Terminal Door (P16) 33 Card/Battery Door (P14, 18) 34 Card/Battery Door Open Lever (P14, 18) 35 Tripod Receptacle...

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide • Charge the battery before using. • Prepare the Camera/AC mains lead/Battery/AC adaptor/Card. • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. (P38) ª Preparation Charge the battery. (P12) 1 Insert the card.
  • Page 11 Preparation ª Recording ª Playback • Remove the lens cap. 1 Select Playback mode [ • Be careful not to lose the lens cap. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P45) 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the clock. (P22) 3 Select Programme AE mode 1 Open the flash.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery Charge the battery before using. Connect the AC mains lead. Detach the battery. • The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ A gap will remain as shown •...

  • Page 13: About The Battery

    Preparation About the Battery ª Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. (This does not appear when using AC adaptor) > > > (Blinks in red): Recharge or replace the battery. ª Charging time and available recording time Measured under the following conditions: •...

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

    Preparation Inserting the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the card/ Close the card/battery door. battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN Insert the charged battery until it clicks.

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery

    Preparation Removing the Battery Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the card/ Close the card/battery door. battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery.

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Preparation Using the AC Adaptor You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge by connecting to an AC adaptor. Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Connect the AC mains lead.

  • Page 17: About The Card

    Preparation About the Card ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) While the card is accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 2304 removable external memory cards. The reading/ writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Card

    Preparation Inserting the Card Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. Slide the lever to open the card/ Close the card/battery door. battery door. MEMORY CARD/ BATTERY OPEN Insert the card with the label facing the front of the camera until it clicks.

  • Page 19: Removing The Card

    • If the card cannot be fully inserted, check the direction of the card. MEMORY CARD/ • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD BATTERY Memory Card. (Use only the genuine OPEN card.) •...

  • Page 20: Attaching The Strap

    • When the black strap holder is • Attach the strap so that you can see completely detached, attach it “Panasonic” logo. again as above. • Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Lens Hood/Lens Cap

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood/Lens Cap Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. • Close the flash. ª Lens Hood ª Lens Cap 1 Detach the lens ring. Attach the lens cap. 2 Attach the lens hood.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ª Initial setting Select [CLOCK SET] from the The clock is not set when the camera is [SETUP] menu. (P24) shipped. When you turn the camera on, SETUP the clock setting screen appears. MF ASSIST NO.RESET RESET CLOCK SET...

  • Page 23: Date Printing

    Preparation ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D]. • You can set the year from 2003 to CLOCK SET 2099. The 24-hour system is used. • After the fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, 10:00111.DEC.2004 the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for max.

  • Page 24: Setup Menu

    Preparation Setup Menu Turn the camera on. Select the desired item. SETUP 1/ 3 MONITOR AUTO REVIEW 1SEC. 3SEC. ZOOM BEEP POWER SAVE 2MIN. SELECT EXIT MENU Set the desired value. SETUP 1/ 3 Press the [MENU] button. MONITOR AUTO REVIEW SETUP 1SEC.
  • Page 25 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu Functions MONITOR/ Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (when pictures FINDER appear on the LCD monitor) or Viewfinder (when pictures appear on the Viewfinder) in 7 steps. AUTO •...
  • Page 26 Preparation Menu Functions MF ASSIST° In manual focus, assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. (P65) NO.RESET° Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from 0001.) •...

  • Page 27: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ª Switching the screen to be turned In recording mode Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to 2304 2304 the screen you would like to turn on. 2304 C Display 2304 D Display with histogram E Nondisplay (Recording guide line) F Nondisplay ¢Histogram...

  • Page 28: Diopter Adjustment

    Preparation ª Diopter adjustment ª Monitor priority This feature is useful for users who wear When setting [PLAY ON LCD] to [ON] corrective lenses and prefer to use the on the [SETUP] menu (P26), the LCD Viewfinder. monitor is turned on in the following cases.

  • Page 29: About The Histogram

    Preparation 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 the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. •...

  • Page 30: The Mode Dial

    Preparation The Mode Dial Select the desired mode turning the mode dial. : Programme AE mode (P31) : Sports mode (P59) The aperture value and the shutter This allows you to record still action speed are automatically adjusted. pictures of outdoor sports easily. : A/S/M mode (P52–54) : Panning mode (P60) This allows you to record a subject in...

  • Page 31: Recording Pictures (Basic)

    Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures Preparation • Insert the charged battery (P14) or connect the AC adaptor (P16). • Insert the card. (P18) • Remove the lens cap. 1 Turn the camera on. Focus on the subject to take the 2 Select Programme AE mode picture.

  • Page 32: Power Indicator

    Recording pictures (basic) ª Posture to take good pictures • Hold the camera firmly with your right hand. To take pictures without blurring: • Put your left hand on the lens ring to • Hold the camera gently with both keep the camera stationary.
  • Page 33 Recording pictures (basic) ª Jitter (camera shake) • In the following cases, the camera cannot focus on subjects properly in • When jitter could occur, the jitter alert Programme AE mode. 1 appears. – When including both near and distant subjects in a scene –...
  • Page 34 Recording pictures (basic) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ ª AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/ AE: Auto exposure) • When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the movement of the 2304 camera, the lens may click and the picture on the screen may be drastically changed.

  • Page 35: Programme Shift

    Recording pictures (basic) ª Programme shift In Programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and the shutter speed under the same exposure. This is called Programme shift. By this function, you can make the background more blurred (by 1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 8...

  • Page 36: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) Preparation • In Motion image mode [ ], review function is not activated. Press 4. Enlarge and shift the picture. REVIEW1X REVIEW4X EXIT DELETE DELETE • The last recorded picture appear • : 1k>4k>8k for about 10 seconds.

  • Page 37: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ª...

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

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ª To open the flash : AUTO The flash is automatically activated Press the [ OPEN] button. according to the recording condition. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.
  • Page 39 Recording pictures (basic) ª Available flash settings P A S M ª The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity Available flash range ISO AUTO 40 cm – 4 m ISO100 40 cm – 2 m ISO200 60 cm – 2.8 m ISO400 80 cm –...
  • Page 40 Recording pictures (basic) ª Adjusting flash output • Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items. Adjust the flash output when the subject • If the subject is too close when using is small or reflection ratio is extremely the flash, the picture may be over high or low.

  • Page 41: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Press 3 until [ EXPOSURE] •...

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. Preparation •...

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) Switch the self-timer setting. Focus on the subject to take the picture. 2304 2304 CANCEL MENU • If you press the [MENU] button : Self-timer set to 10 seconds when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Switch the burst mode setting. ª Number of pictures recorded in burst mode 2304 Number of recordable Burst pictures speed 4 frames/...

  • Page 45: Playback (Basic)

    Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) • The setting of the number of files Select the picture. forwarded/rewound at a time varies depending on the total number of the 2304 100 _ 0001 recorded pictures.

  • Page 46: Pictures Multi Playback

    Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) Switch to multi screen. Select the pictures. 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 1.DEC.2004 SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL SELECT CANCEL ª To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ •...

  • Page 47: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ª To delete a picture during the Enlarge the picture. playback zoom Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 2 to select [YES], and press 4. (P48) ¬...

  • Page 48: Deleting Pictures

    Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ª To delete single picture Select the picture to be deleted. 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 1.DEC.2004 • Press 2 to play back the previous picture.
  • Page 49 Playback (basic) ª To delete multi pictures Select [MULTI DELETE]. Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES ALL DELETE YOU MARKED? SELECT SELECT CANCEL 2 times • It is possible to delete up to Select the pictures to be deleted. 50 pictures all at once.
  • Page 50 Playback (basic) ª To delete all pictures ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • Once deleted, pictures cannot be Select [ALL DELETE]. recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures. MULTI/ALL DELETE • Pictures that are protected (P96) or not of DCF standards (P45) are not MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE deleted.

  • Page 51: About The Exposure Button

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) About the EXPOSURE Button ª How to use the [EXPOSURE] button When pressing the [EXPOSURE] button in Programme AE mode [ ], Macro mode ] and A/S/M mode [ ], the operation of the cursor button changes as follows. Normal Exposure setting mode Programme AE mode/...

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With Aperture-Priority Ae

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE When you want the background to be in sharp focus, set the aperture value to a higher number. The higher the aperture value, the smaller the aperture opening will be. For a soft focus background, set the aperture number to a lower number which corresponds to a larger aperture opening.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With Shutter-Priority Ae

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to slower shutter speed. Preparation •...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures With Manual Exposure

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Exposure Decide the exposure by setting the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. Preparation • Set the mode dial to A/S/M mode [ ]. (P30) Select [AE MODE] and set it to [M]. Press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 55 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend taking pictures and then checking them using the review function.

  • Page 56: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Recording pictures (advanced) Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ª Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture value (Per 1/3 EV) Shutter Speed (Sec.) F8.0 1 – 1/2000 F7.3 F6.5 F5.6 1 – 1/1600 F5.2 F4.6 F4.0 1 – 1/1300 F3.7 F3.3 F2.8 1 – 1/1000 ª...

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Using Macro Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Macro Mode This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (E.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of 5 cm (Wide) from the subject. Preparation •...

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures Using Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from the unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ª Technique for Portrait mode ¬...

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures Using Sports Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Sports Mode This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (E.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ª Technique for Sports mode ¬...

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures Using Panning Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Panning Mode The Panning Mode allows you to follow the motion of a moving subject. This special effect allows the subject to be in sharp focus while the background will show some motion blur. Preparation •...
  • Page 61 Recording pictures (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • In panning mode, the shutter speed becomes slower than usual to achieve the panning effect. As a result, jitter can easily occur. • Panning function does not work well in the following situations. –...

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures Using Night Portrait Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Night Portrait Mode Night Portrait Mode allows you to take pictures against a nighttime landscape. By using the flash and a slow shutter speed, the picture will show the subject and the background brighter than they appear in real life. Preparation •...

  • Page 63: Recording Motion Images

    Recording pictures (advanced) Recording Motion Images You can record motion images with audio. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) Select [MOTION RATE]. Press the shutter button halfway. SETUP MOTION RATE 30fps 10fps CONT.AF C AF D.ZOOM STABILIZER MODE1 SELECT...
  • Page 64 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Available recording time Motion rate SD Memory Card Capacity 10fps 30fps 16 MB 75 seconds 25 seconds 32 MB 160 seconds 55 seconds 64 MB 350 seconds 120 seconds 128 MB 720 seconds 240 seconds 256 MB 1450 seconds 480 seconds 512 MB...

  • Page 65: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) Select [MF ASSIST] from the Slide the focus switch to [MF] and [SETUP] menu (in the recording rotate the MF ring 1 to focus on mode) (P26) and set it to [ON].
  • Page 66 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Technique for Manual focus ª Prefocus The subject is focused. This is a technique to focus on the point to take pictures in advance when it is difficult to focus on the subject with auto focus due to its quick motion. (E.g. Panning mode [ ]) (P60) This function is suitable when the...

  • Page 67: Setting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance In certain situations, the colour white may appear slightly reddish or bluish. This can occur when shooting under early or late day sunlight, on a cloudy day, or under halogen lighting. By using the manual White Balance feature you can achieve a more accurate reproduction of the colour white.
  • Page 68 Recording pictures (advanced) Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the subject is surrounded by many light sources, auto white balance adjustment may not operate properly. In this case, set the white balance to the mode except [AUTO] manually.

  • Page 69: Setting The White Balance Manually (White Set)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting the White Balance manually (White set) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [W.BALANCE] and set to • When setting the white balance to the mode except for [AUTO], you can SETUP finely adjust the white balance.

  • Page 70: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording pictures (advanced) Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with white balance because of too many different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 71: Changing The Picture Size

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Picture Size Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [PICT.SIZE] and set the • In Motion image mode [ ], the picture size. picture size is fixed to 320k240 pixels. SETUP •...

  • Page 72: Changing The Quality

    Recording pictures (advanced) Changing the Quality “Quality” refers to the amount each image is compressed. Lower compression results in superior picture quality. Higher compression allows you to store more images on your SD Memory card. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ].

  • Page 73: Taking Pictures Using Spot Mode

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures using Spot Mode When using Spot mode the size of the area used to calculate the focus and exposure is decreased. It is useful when you may be shooting through a group of people and want to designate where in the group the camera will calculate the exposure.

  • Page 74: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    Recording pictures (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity The ISO setting sets the cameras sensitivity to light. The ISO setting can be increased when you need to take pictures in places where a flash may not be allowed. The overall picture quality will decrease slightly as the ISO setting is increased.

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures With Audio

    Recording pictures (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [AUDIO REC.] and set it to • It is not necessary to keep pressing [ON]. the shutter button. SETUP •...

  • Page 76: Using The Continuous Af

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Continuous AF This function allows you to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [CONT.AF] and set it to •...

  • Page 77: Using The Digital Zoom

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Digital Zoom Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ª Entering the digital zoom range When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position the on screen zoom indication may momentarily pause.

  • Page 78: Using The Colour Effect

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Colour Effect You can use 3 types of colour effects depending on the image of the picture. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) Select [COL.EFFECT] and set the Take the picture. colour.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Quality Of The Picture (Picture Adjustment)

    Recording pictures (advanced) Adjusting the Quality of the Picture (Picture Adjustment) Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) • [CONTRAST]: Select [PICT.ADJ.]. HIGH: Increases the difference between the brightness and SETUP the darkness in the picture. COL.EFFECT LOW: Decreases the difference PICT.ADJ.

  • Page 80: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Optical Image Stabilizer Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [STABILIZER] and set it. • In [MODE2], the optical image SETUP stabilizer icon turns yellow soon after you turn the camera on to keep the COL.EFFECT stabilizer function activated.

  • Page 81: Creating Flip Animation

    Recording pictures (advanced) Creating Flip Animation You can create motion image files by arranging pictures taken frame-by-frame. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) ª Capturing images Example: When capturing images of the subject in Select [FLIP ANIM.]. sequence moving it little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks SETUP...
  • Page 82 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Creating motion images Capture images for flip animation. Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE]. FLIP ANIM. REMAIN IMAGE CAPTURE CREATE MOTION IMAGE DELETE STILL IMAGES EXIT MENU SELECT EXIT MENU MENU • You can take up to 100 pictures. Check the image.
  • Page 83 Recording pictures (advanced) ª Playing back a created flip Select [CREATE MOTION IMAGE] animation and create a flip animation. Follow the same procedure as you play CREATE MOTION IMAGE back motion images. (P89) FRAME RATE 5fps ª Deleting all of still images used CREATE MOTION IMAGE for flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL...

  • Page 84: Using The External Flash

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the External Flash After installing the optional flash, DMW-FL28, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparation • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P30) Attach the external flash to the hot Select [PRESET] or [MANUAL] shoe 1 and turn the camera on.
  • Page 85 Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other external flash units, please make sure the flash is...

  • Page 86: Using The Conversion Lens

    Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Conversion Lens The tele conversion lens (DMW-LTZ10, optional) allows you to record pictures zooming in much more (1.5 times). The wide conversion lens (DMW-LWZ10, optional) allows you take pictures with wider range of focus than usual (0.8 times). Preparation •...
  • Page 87 Recording pictures (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • [TELE]: When you attach the tele • Check if the lens cap is removed conversion lens. before attaching the conversion lens. • Close the menu by pressing the • When using the conversion lens: [MENU] button after finishing the –...

  • Page 88: Playback (Advanced)

    Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select the picture with audio icon • The picture with audio cannot be resized (P101) or trimmed (P103). 2304 100 _ 0001 PLAY AUDIO...

  • Page 89: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Motion Images Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ª Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding Select the picture with the motion During motion image playback, continue image icon [ pressing 2/1. 1: Fast forward 100 _ 0001 2: Fast rewind PLAY MOTION 1/19...

  • Page 90: Rotating The Picture

    Playback (advanced) Rotating the Picture You can rotate the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) • Close the menu by pressing the Select [ROTATE].

  • Page 91: Setting The Picture To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints (Dpof Print Setting)

    Playback (advanced) Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers. DPOF also allows the user to set how many copies of each picture will be printed.
  • Page 92 Playback (advanced) ª Multi setting/cancel Select the pictures and set the Select [DPOF PRINT]. number of prints. PLAY SETUP DPOF SET MULTI ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. COUNT DATE DISPLAY SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU MENU •...
  • Page 93 Playback (advanced) ª To cancel all settings Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to cancel all settings. PLAY SETUP CANCEL ALL DPOF ROTATE CANCEL ALL DPOF PROTECT PRINT SETTINGS? DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT SELECT MENU MENU • Close the menu by pressing the Select [CANCEL].
  • Page 94 Playback (advanced) ª Index setting/cancel Select [DPOF PRINT]. Select [YES] to index setting. PLAY SETUP DPOF INDEX ROTATE SET INDEX PRINT? PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT SELECT MENU MENU • Close the menu by pressing the Select [INDEX].
  • Page 95 Playback (advanced) ª When the index is already set ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • DPOF print setting is a convenient DPOF INDEX function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. SET/CANCEL INDEX • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital PRINT? Print Order Format.

  • Page 96: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of The Picture

    Playback (advanced) Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ª Single setting/cancel Select [PROTECT]. Select the picture and set/cancel the protection. PLAY SETUP PROTECT THIS ROTATE 100 _ 0001 PROTECT 1/19 DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB.
  • Page 97 Playback (advanced) ª Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print Setting)]. (P91– 93) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ • While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the card will permanently delete all data.

  • Page 98: Playing Back With Slide Show

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back with Slide Show Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) Select [SLIDE SHOW]. Select the following items. PLAY SETUP ROTATE START PROTECT DURATION 1SEC. 2SEC. 3SEC. 5SEC. DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO AUDIO DUB. SELECT EXIT SELECT...
  • Page 99 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [START]. • When setting the DPOF Slide Show, DPOF icon 1 appears on the picture in green. START • When setting the DPOF Slide Show to DURATION 1SEC. AUDIO the picture with DPOF printing, both of DPOF icon 1 and the number of prints appear on the picture in green.

  • Page 100: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)

    Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) • The audio dubbing cannot be used Select [AUDIO DUB.]. with motion images or protected pictures. PLAY SETUP ROTATE Stop audio recording. PROTECT AUDIO 2304...

  • Page 101: Resizing The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Resizing the Pictures This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture, in those cases when it needs to be attached to an E-mail or uploaded it to a web site. Preparation •...
  • Page 102 Playback (advanced) Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. RESIZE DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? SELECT CANCEL MENU • When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. • When resized pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored. • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the resizing.

  • Page 103: Trimming The Pictures

    Playback (advanced) Trimming the Pictures Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) Select the picture to trim. TRIMMING 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 SELECT EXIT MENU Enlarge or decrease the picture. TRIMMING 2304 100 _ 0001 Select [TRIMMING]. 1/19 PLAY SETUP...
  • Page 104 Playback (advanced) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Shift the picture and press the • The following pictures cannot be shutter button fully to set. trimmed. TRIMMING 2304 – Pictures equal to or smaller than 100 _ 0001 640k480 pixels 1/19 – Pictures recorded with setting the picture size to [HDTV] –...

  • Page 105: Formatting The Card

    Playback (advanced) Formatting the Card Preparation • Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P30) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Select [FORMAT]. • Usually, it is not necessary to format PLAY SETUP the card (initializing). Format the card when the message [MEMORY CARD RESIZE ERROR] appears.

  • Page 106: Playing Back Pictures With A Tv Screen

    Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ª Playing back pictures with A/V cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. ª Playback pictures on TV with SD Connect the A/V cable to the Memory Card slot [A/V OUT] socket of the camera.

  • Page 107: Before Connecting With Usb Connection Cable

    Playback (advanced) Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P26) Select [USB MODE].
  • Page 108 Playback (advanced) ª When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.x • When connecting the camera to a PC, do not set [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (When the camera is shipped, [Mass Storage] is selected.) •...

  • Page 109: Connecting To A Pc (Mass Storage)

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a PC (Mass Storage) ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Turn the camera on and then set • When connecting to a PC, we [USB MODE] to [Mass Storage]. recommend using the AC adaptor as (P107) the power source. Connect the camera to a PC via •...

  • Page 110: Connecting To A Pc (Ptp)

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a PC (PTP) Do not follow the setting below on the OS except for Windows XP and Mac OS X. [Macintosh] Turn the camera on and then set You can read pictures with image [USB MODE] to [PTP]. (P107) capture or iPhoto.
  • Page 111 Playback (advanced) • You can only load pictures from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them. • Use the supplied USB connection cable only. • When there are 1000 or more pictures on the card, the pictures may not be imported.

  • Page 112: Connecting To A Printer

    Playback (advanced) Connecting to a Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge or USB Direct-Print via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. ¬ Suggestions/Tips ¬ Turn the camera on and then set the [USB MODE] to [PTP] •...

  • Page 113: Using A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (PictBridge) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P112) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. PictBridge PictBridge PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING? SINGLE...
  • Page 114 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P112) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P91) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print.

  • Page 115: Using A Printer (Usb Direct-Print)

    Playback (advanced) Using a Printer (USB Direct-Print) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P112) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª Single picture Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print. DIRECT PRINT DIRECT PRINT PLS CHECK THE PRINTER START PRINTING?
  • Page 116 Playback (advanced) Preparation • Connect the camera to a printer. (P112) • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P91) • Set the paper size and print quality. (Read the printer operating instructions.) ª DPOF picture Select [DPOF PICTURE]. Select [YES] and print.

  • Page 117: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    Others Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC72; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND72; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the colour balance.

  • Page 118: After Use

    Others After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: Turn the camera off and close the Remove the lens hood (only when flash. using it) and attach the lens ring and the lens cap. Remove the card and the battery.

  • Page 119: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display 1 2 3 4 ISO100 2304 COOL T 24X PROGRAM SHIFT F2.8 1/25 ª In recording 21 Auto bracket (P42) 1 Recording mode 22 Programme shift setting indication 2 Flash (P38) (P35) 3 Conversion lens (P86) 23 Spot AF area (P73) 4 White balance (P67) 24 Spot metering target (P73) 5 ISO sensitivity (P74)
  • Page 120 Others 2304 100 _ 0001 1/19 PLAY AUDIO F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 1.DEC.2004 ª In playback 1 Playback mode 2 DPOF (P91, 98) (White): DPOF setting for printing (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show (Green with number of prints): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show 3 Protected picture (P96)

  • Page 121: The Menu Items

    Others The Menu Items ª [REC] mode menu SETUP SETUP W.BALANCE FLIP ANIM. AUTO AE MODE EXT.FLASH PRESET PICT.SIZE CONVERSION 2304 QUALITY SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 1 W.BALANCE (P67) 13 FLIP ANIM. (P81) 2 AE MODE (P52, 53, 54) 14 EXT.FLASH (P84) 3 PICT.SIZE (P71) 15 CONVERSION (P86)
  • Page 122 Others SETUP PLAY SETUP USB MODE MONITOR LANGUAGE PLAY ON LCD VOLUME BEEP SELECT EXIT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 24 USB MODE (P107) 34 PLAY ON LCD (P26) 25 LANGUAGE (P26) 35 VOLUME (P26) ª [PLAY] mode menu PLAY SETUP •...

  • Page 123: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ª Optimal Use of the Camera When you use the camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach or similar Keep the camera away from place, do not let grit, fine dust or magnetized equipment (such as a seawater get into the camera.
  • Page 124 Others ª Condensation Dispose of an unusable battery. • The battery has a limited life. When using the camera outdoors during • Do not throw the battery into fire very cold weather, condensation can because it may cause an explosion. form on the camera and lens when you return to a warm place.
  • Page 125 Others ª Folder Composition Card • Do not leave the card in places where When a Memory Card with data there is high temperature or direct recorded on it is inserted into a PC, the sunlight, or where electromagnetic folders shown below will appear. waves or static electricity are easily generated.

  • Page 126: Pictures And The Size

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size Picture 2304k1728 1600k1200 1280k960 640k480 size Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1118 256 MB 1200 2229 512 MB 1209 1497 2418 4491 Picture 1920k1080 size (HDTV) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB...

  • Page 127: Message Display

    Others Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] [CAN’T BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / Insert the card. [CAN’T BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] [THIS MEMORY CARD IS If the pictures are not based on the DCF PROTECTED] standard, the DPOF print cannot be set. Cancel the card lock.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting The camera is not turned on. The screen is too bright or dark. 1-1: Are the battery inserted or the AC Adjust the brightness of the adaptor correctly connected? screen. Check the connection. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Flash is not activated.
  • Page 129 Others 11: The picture does not appear on the television. 11-1: Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Check it. 11-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 12: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. 12-1: Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it.

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.5 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels 4,000,000 pixels Image sensor...
  • Page 131 (Panasonic DE-928B) Information for your safety Input 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.29 A Output DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S002E) Information for your safety Voltage/capacity 7.2 V, 680 mAh...
  • Page 132 VQT0G03 F1203Sq0 (02500A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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