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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ2B Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ2B Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-FZ2B
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Before use, please read these
instructions completely and
retain for future reference.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT0E71

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FZ2B Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely and retain for future reference. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT0E71...

  • Page 2: Safety

    We would like to take this opportunity to your Digital Camera may look thank you for purchasing this Panasonic somewhat different from those shown Digital Camera. Please read these in the illustrations in these Operating Operating Instructions carefully and Instructions.

  • 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 images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio ....44 Changing the Picture Size....45 Safety Changing the Quality Information for Your Safety ....2 (Data Compression Ratio) ..... 46 Taking Pictures with Preparation Aperture-priority AE ....... 47 Standard Accessories ......7 Taking Pictures with Controls Layout ........8 Shutter-priority AE ......
  • Page 5 Editing Deleting Images .........71 Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)......73 Protecting Images on the Card ..76 Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) .....77 Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) ......79 Resizing Recorded Pictures....80 Trimming Recorded Pictures .....81 Formatting the Card ......82 Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder...
  • 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. 1 SD Memory Card (8 MB) 6 A/V Cable RP-SD008B K1V204C10001 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) 7 USB Connection Cable K1HA05CD0004 2 Battery Pack CGA-S002E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) 8 CD-ROM VFF0184...

  • Page 8: Controls Layout

    Preparation Preparation Controls Layout [Front View] 1 Flash Sensor (P39) 2 Lens 3 Flash 4 Microphone (P35, P44, P79) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P43) [Top View] 6 Lens Barrel 7 Lens Ring (P21, P65) 8 Mode Dial (P27) 9 Shutter Button (P26) 10 Single/Burst Mode Button (P64) 11 Zoom Lever (P36, P37)
  • Page 9 Preparation [Left View] 27 A/V OUT Socket (P89) 28 USB Socket (5pin) (P90) 29 Terminal Door [Right View] 30 Strap Eyelet (P23) 31 DC IN Socket (P16) 32 DC IN Terminal Door (P16) [Bottom View] 33 Memory Card/Battery Door (P14, P17) 34 Memory Card/Battery Door Open Lever (P14, P17) 35 Tripod Receptacle...

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

    Preparation LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display 1600 ISO100 COOL C-AF 10:00 11.AUG.2003 F2.8 1/25 FOCUS [In recording] 19 Auto Bracket (P56) 1 REC mode 20 Current date and time (P30) • It is displayed for about 5 seconds 2 Flash mode (P38) after turning on the camera or 3 White balance (P60) setting the clock.
  • Page 11 Preparation 3 4 5 1600 F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 11.AUG.2003 10:00 11.AUG.2003 [In recording in Simple mode] [In playback] 1 Flash mode (P38) 1 Playback mode 2 Burst mode (P64) 2 DPOF (P73) (White): 3 Focus indication (P33) DPOF setting for printing 4 Camera Shake alert (P32) (Green): DPOF setting for Slide Show...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide Prepare following items. • Camera • Battery • Card • AC adapter • AC mains lead [Preparation] Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P13) • Charging will take about 90 minutes. Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ Battery door.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery Connect the AC mains lead. • Push the AC plug as far in to the AC in terminal as it can go. A gap will remain as shown below. • The [POWER] indicator A lights up. Attach the battery to the AC adapter.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

    Preparation Inserting the Battery [Preparation] • Check that the camera switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is fully retracted. • Close the flash. (P39) Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door.

  • Page 15: Battery Indicator

    Preparation ª Battery indicator The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. (This is not displayed when using AC adapter) : Battery is fully charged. : Battery power is partially reduced. : Battery power is low. : Recharge the battery. ª...

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Adapter

    Preparation Using the AC Adapter You can connect the camera via the DC cable to the AC adapter, without any concerns of battery discharge. [Preparation] • Check that the camera switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is fully retracted. Connect the AC mains lead.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Card

    • If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify whether the direction of the card is correct. • We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card) • If the card is not fully inserted, the card may...
  • Page 18 Preparation ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) When the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 1600 removable external cards. The reading/ writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast.

  • Page 19: Turning Camera On/Off

    Preparation Turning Camera on/off Set the camera switch to [ON]. • The power indicator 1 lights. • The lens will extend out. Set the camera switch to [OFF]. • The lens will retract. ≥ ≥ ª Power indicator Lit: ≥ ≥...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)

    Preparation Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment) This camera’s Viewfinder has a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustments related to each users individual vision characteristics. Please adjust this feature before using the camera. This feature is especially useful for the user who wears corrective lens because the lens is not needed.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When shooting in very sunny condition, use the supplied lens hood to avoid reflection and flare on pictures. [Preparation] • Check that the camera switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is fully retracted. •...
  • Page 22 Preparation ª Temporarily storing the lens hood You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored. [Preparation] • Check that the camera switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is fully retracted. •...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Strap Press both sides of the cover to put the metal fitting out of the cover. Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting to the direction of the arrow. • Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it detached.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Let the top of the string pass through the lens cap. Let the opposite side of the string pass through the circular part of the string.

  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Preparation Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes as shown below. DISPLAY [Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback] A LCD monitor B Viewfinder REC 1 / 4 REC 1 / 4 SETUP SETUP W.BALANCE...

  • Page 26: The Shutter Button (Pressing Halfway/Pressing Fully)

    Preparation The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”. Pressing halfway 1 • Focus and exposure are locked. Pressing fully 2 • The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts.

  • Page 27: The Mode Dial

    Preparation The Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial. : Playback (P66) Playback recorded images. : Simple mode (P33) You can take pictures easily because the necessary setting menus are minimized. This mode is for beginners. P/A/S : Programme AE (P31) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.
  • Page 28 Preparation : Sports mode (P51) When you take pictures of outdoor sports, this mode let you capture the still action photo easily. : Panning mode (P52) Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background.

  • Page 29: Operating The Menu

    Preparation Operating the Menu By operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the beep sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for [ ]) or the playback mode.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time. You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button during the message is displayed. You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

  • Page 31: Recording Images (Basic)

    Recording images (basic) Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken. (Refer to P47 for aperture-priority. Refer to P48 for shutter-priority.) [Preparation] •...
  • Page 32 Recording images (basic) • If you press the shutter button fully at once, the camera shake may occur or the focus may not be adjusted properly. • Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button.

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode

    Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. We recommend you to use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. Set the mode dial to Simple mode Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 34: Checking The Captured Picture (Review)

    Recording images (basic) Checking the Captured Picture (Review) After taking a picture, when auto review (P84) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds, but you can also check the picture by following the methods shown below.

  • Page 35: Recording Motion Images

    Recording images (basic) Recording Motion Images With this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for about 35 seconds) 2,3,4 Set the mode dial to motion image mode [ Centre the subject on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and press the...

  • Page 36: Using The Optical Zoom

    Recording images (basic) Using the Optical Zoom With this function, you can make people and subjects closer, and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, with the 12 times optical zoom. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 37: Using The Digital Zoom

    Recording images (basic) Using the Digital Zoom It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times. (In the burst mode/auto bracket, the digital zoom magnify 2 more times, reaching a maximum of 24 times) [Preparation]...

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

    Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] and exposure compensation) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press [ OPEN] button to open the Flash.
  • Page 39 Recording images (basic) : Forced OFF When you do not open the flash, this mode is set. Even in dark places, the flash does not fire. Set it when you take pictures in places where using flash is not allowed. In this time, the shutter speed is set between 1/8th and 1/2000th.

  • Page 40: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer

    Recording images (basic) Using the Optical Image Stabilizer Camera shake can be minimised when using this function. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [STABILIZER]. Press 2/1 to select [ON]/[OFF]. Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 41: Using The Af Trigger

    Recording images (basic) Using the AF Trigger There are 2 ways to set the auto focus; pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the [FOCUS] button. Using the [FOCUS] button is effective to prefocus the camera. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 42: Using The Continuous Af

    Recording images (basic) Using the Continuous AF Using this function, AF is continuously working without pressing shutter button halfway. So that the time required for the focusing, after pressing shutter button halfway, may be reduced. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press 2. • Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below.

  • Page 44: Recording Images (Advanced)

    Recording images (advanced) Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO REC.]. Press 1 to select [ON].

  • Page 45: Changing The Picture Size

    Recording images (advanced) Changing the Picture Size You can choose among 3 picture size settings. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.SIZE]. Press 2/1 to select the picture size. •...

  • Page 46: Changing The Quality (Data Compression Ratio)

    Recording images (advanced) Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 2 quality levels. (Data Compression Ratio) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY]. Press 2/1 to select the quality.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With Aperture-Priority Ae

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE When aperture value is set, the shutter speed is automatically set from 1 second to 1/2000th according to the subject brightness. (However, the speed range is changed from 1/30th to 1/2000th when flash fires.) Altering the aperture value changes the depth of field of the picture.

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures With Shutter-Priority Ae

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE When the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness. e.g.: when you want to record a moving subject, set the shutter speed higher to make the picture stable as if the subject stopped.

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With Macro Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Macro Mode When you take pictures from a distance closer, set the camera in macro mode [ This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 5 cm (Wide). • Macro mode [ •...

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures With The Portrait Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Portrait Mode Portrait mode allows you to achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait photos. The subject looks sharp and outstanding against an unfocused background. We recommend you to place the subject much closer and allow for proper distance between subject and background.

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures With The Sports Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Sports Mode When you take photos of outdoor sports, this mode allows you to capture a still action photo easily. Please note that this mode is suitable to take photos of the subject from distances of more than 5 m and in daylight situations.

  • Page 52: Taking Pictures With The Panning Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Panning Mode Panning is a technique of moving the camera while tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background. In the very bright summer daylight, if the shutter speed can not be set slower enough to blur the background, please use the...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With The Night Portrait Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode The Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. This unique feature allows you to photograph close subjects against the natural night background. Since the shutter speed is slow, we highly recommend using a tripod to steady the camera.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures With The Spot Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a limited area. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area.

  • Page 55: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording images (advanced) Compensating the Exposure In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the proper exposure correctly. This is a normal situation. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With Auto (Ae) Bracket

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 57: Using The Af/Ae Lock

    Recording images (advanced) Using the AF/AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus.

  • Page 58: Using The Colour Effect

    Recording images (advanced) Using the Colour Effect This function makes it possible to use colour effect on pictures, such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT].

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Colour Tone Or The Contrast (Picture Adjustment)

    Recording images (advanced) Adjusting the Colour Tone or the Contrast (Picture Adjustment) This function enables you to adjust the colour tone or the contrast. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.].

  • Page 60: Setting The White Balance

    Recording images (advanced) Setting the White Balance Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In most situations it works fine. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually.
  • Page 61 Recording images (advanced) ª To set manually (White set) Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. Press 1 to set to white set [ Only when setting the white balance again Press 1.

  • Page 62: Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    Recording images (advanced) Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with [W.BALANCE] because of different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 63: Setting Iso Sensitivity

    Recording images (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performs in dark places. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures With Burst Mode

    Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Burst Mode By continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. Number of recordable pictures Burst speed 4 frames/ second 4 frames 7 frames 2 frames/ second 4 frames 7 frames [Preparation] •...

  • Page 65: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter

    Recording images (advanced) Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) neither affects the colours nor the amount of light, so it can always be left attached to protect the Digital Camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th without affecting the colour balance.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playback Playback Playing Back Still Pictures Set the mode dial to playback [ • The last recorded picture is played back. Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture. • Every time you press 2/1, the previous (next) picture is played back.

  • Page 67: Playing Back Still Pictures With Audio

    Playback Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio Set the mode dial to playback [ Press 2/1 to select the file with 1, 1 ] 2. audio icon [ Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the audio. • You can hear audio from the speaker ª...

  • Page 68: Images Multi Playback

    Playback 9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ • Multi playback (9 frames) starts. Press 3/4/2/1 to select images. •...

  • Page 69: Using The Playback Zoom

    Playback Using the Playback Zoom During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. (2 times/4 times/8 times/16 times) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ • The more the zoom lever rotates towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio increases.

  • Page 70: Playing Back Motion Images

    Playback Playing Back Motion Images [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) Press 2/1 to select the file with the motion image icon [ ] 1. Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the motion image. •...

  • Page 71: Editing

    Editing Editing Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) • When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P76) [Delete single image] 1,3,4 Press 2/1 to select the image to be...
  • Page 72 Editing [Delete multi images] It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once. Press [ ] twice. Select [MULTI DELETE] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select the images to be deleted. 1 2,3,4,6,7 2,3,4 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. •...

  • Page 73: Writing The Print Information In The Card (Dpof Setting)

    Editing Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) It is possible to write print information (DPOF data) on the card with the images that you want to print and the number of sheets. DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format.
  • Page 74 Editing [Multi copy setting] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select the image. Press 3/4 to select the number of 2,3,4,5 sheets to be printed.
  • Page 75 Editing [To cancel all settings] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then press 1. When this message is displayed 2,3,4,5 “CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT 2,3,4,5 SETTINGS?”, press 2 to select [YES]. Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.

  • Page 76: Protecting Images On The Card

    Editing Protecting Images on the Card It is possible to protect the important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) [Single setting/to cancel] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PROTECT] and 2,3,4,5 then press 1.

  • Page 77: Technical Use

    Technical use Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW] and then press 1.
  • Page 78 Technical use • In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available. • The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing. • When setting [AUDIO] to [ON], the still picture with audio is played back for 5 seconds (audio recording)/Max 10 seconds (audio dubbing).

  • Page 79: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)

    Technical use Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO DUB.] and then press 1.

  • Page 80: Resizing Recorded Pictures

    Technical use Resizing Recorded Pictures It is possible to change the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume of the picture for attaching to an e-mail or uploading on web-site. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ].

  • Page 81: Trimming Recorded Pictures

    Technical use Trimming Recorded Pictures It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remaining parts of the picture. 2,3,5,7,8 [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) PLAY 2 / 2 SETUP Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 82: Formatting The Card

    Technical use Formatting the Card Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed “MEMORY CARD ERROR”. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and then press 1.

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness

    Technical use Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) • Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the display of LCD monitor 1 or Viewfinder 2. (P25) 2,3,4 Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 84: Using The Auto Review

    Technical use Using the Auto Review Recording with the auto review set to [1SEC.]/ [3SEC.], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 85: Setting Up The Beep Sound

    Technical use Setting up the Beep Sound It is possible to set up the level of beep sound (high or low) or turn it off. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the [SETUP] menu. • In simple mode, skip this step. Press 3/4 to select [BEEP].

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Power Save Mode

    Technical use Setting up the Power Save Mode In this mode, if the camera is not operated for a set length of time, it is automatically turned off. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the [SETUP] menu. Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE]. Press 2/1 to choose the desired time setting in minutes.

  • Page 87: Resetting The File Number

    Technical use Resetting the File Number As file numbers are recorded sequentially, use this function if you want it to start your new recording from 0001 when using a partially recorded card. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ].

  • Page 88: Reset The Settings

    Technical use Reset the Settings Use this function to reset the settings to the factory presets. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to any position except ]. (P27) Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the [SETUP] menu. Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and 2,3,4,5,6,7 then press 1.

  • Page 89: Playing Back Images With A Tv Monitor

    Technical use Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor By connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view the playback of the recorded images on the TV. [Preparation] • Turn the camera and the television off. Connect the A/V cable 1 to the A/V OUT socket of the camera.

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Pc

    Technical use Connecting to a PC [Preparation] ® • If your PC uses Microsoft Windows 98 or 98SE, a USB driver must be installed from the CD that is included. If you are using a newer Microsoft operating system such as Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP (Home Edition/ Professional), no USB driver needs to be installed.

  • Page 91: Usb Direct-Print

    Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT By connecting the camera to a printer equipped with USB DIRECT-PRINT function via the supplied USB connection cable, it is possible to print directly. (Please ask the manufacturer of the printer for suitable models.) Insert the Memory Card into the camera, and turn the camera switch to [ON].

  • Page 92: Usb Direct-Print (Single Picture)

    Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P91) Only when DPOF is already set, press 2 to select [SINGLE PICTURE], and DIRECT PRINT then press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. • The message “PLEASE SELECT THE SINGLE DPOF PICTURE TO PRINT”...

  • Page 93: Usb Direct-Print (Dpof Picture)

    Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P91) • Write the print information in the card (DPOF setting). (P73) Press 1 to select [DPOF PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT • Press the [MENU] button, and you can change the DPOF setting.

  • Page 94: After Use

    Technical use After Use If the camera will not be used for a long time, follow the steps below before storage. We ≥ ≥ recommend the use of an optional soft case to protect the camera. Turn the camera switch to [OFF]. (P19) •...

  • Page 95: The Menu Items

    Others Others The Menu Items REC mode menu REC 1 / 4 SETUP 1 W.BALANCE (P60) 2 AE MODE (P31, P47, P48) W.BALANCE AUTO 3 PICT.SIZE (P45) AE MODE 4 QUALITY (P46) PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU REC 2 / 4 SETUP 5 SPOT MODE (P54) 6 SENSITIVITY (P63)

  • Page 96: Playback Mode Menu

    Others 18 NO.RESET (P87) SETUP 2 / 2 SETUP 19 RESET (P88) 20 CLOCK SET (P30) W.BALANC NO.RESET AE MODE RESET 21 LANGUAGE PICT.SIZE CLOCK SET QUALITY LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT EXIT MENU MENU Simple mode menu • For items without number, refer to those with PICT.MODE the same name.

  • Page 97: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use ª Cautions for Use • Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the digital camera for a Keep the digital camera away long period of time. from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, When you use the digital camera video game equipment, etc.).
  • Page 98 Others Do not use benzine, thinner or Be sure to detach the battery alcohol for cleaning the digital after use. camera. Be sure to detach the battery from the digital camera. (If it is left attached to • The camera body may be deformed the digital camera, a minute amount of and the surface finish may peel off.
  • Page 99 Others ª Condensation • Store the battery in a completely discharged state. To store the battery When condensation has taken for a long period of time, we place: recommend you charge it once every Set the camera switch to [OFF] year and store it again after you and leave the digital camera in completely use up the charged...
  • Page 100 Others ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Lens ring Ring • If you push the zoom lever toward W during recording with the filter or LCD monitor conversion lens attached to the digital • In a place with drastic temperature camera, 4 corners of the image may changes, condensation may form on become dark (vignetting).

  • Page 101: Warning Indications

    Others Warning Indications [NO MEMORY CARD] [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] Insert the Memory Card. After cancelling the protect setting, you can delete or overwrite the image. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS [THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE PROTECTED] DELETED]/ [SOME PICTURES Cancel the Memory Card lock. CAN’T BE DELETED] [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] If the image is not based on the DCF...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting The camera does not turn on. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder is 1-1: Are the battery and the AC too bright or dark. adapter correctly connected? Adjust the brightness of the LCD Check the connection. monitor/Viewfinder. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery that has been Flash does not fire.
  • Page 103 Others 10: The image is not displayed on the television. 10-1: Is the camera correctly connected with the TV? Check it. 10-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 11: When connecting to PC, images cannot be transferred. 11-1: Check that the camera is correctly connected to the PC.

  • Page 104: 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) 2.4 W (When playing back with LCD monitor) 2.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels 2,000,000 pixels Image sensor...
  • Page 105 Approx. 350 g (with Memory Card and battery) Operating Temperature 0oC – 40oC Operating Humidity 10% – 80% Battery Charger/AC Adapter (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...
  • Page 106 Memo...
  • Page 108 VQT0E71 F0803Sm0 (700A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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