Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3 Operating Instructions Manual

Digital camera model no. dmc-lx3
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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera
DMC-LX3
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
VQT1T39
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LX3 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT1T39...
  • 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 Before Use ∫ About the battery pack • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. ∫ Care of the camera •...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Digital Zoom ..... 40 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])........42 Before Use • Confirm the picture in [REC] mode (Review) ........... 42 • Displaying Multiple Screens Information for Your Safety....... 2 (Multi Playback)........ 43 Quick Guide ..........9 •...
  • Page 7 • 2 [PARTY] ........67 • 3 [CANDLE LIGHT]......67 Advanced (Playback) • : [BABY1]/; [BABY2]....67 • í [PET]........... 68 Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display • ï [SUNSET] ........68 (Dual Play) ..........93 • 9 [HIGH SENS.] ......68 Playing Back Pictures in Sequence •...
  • 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. (P17) The battery is not charged when the •...
  • 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) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as charger in the text) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable CGA-S005E DE-A42A AV Cable...
  • Page 11 Before Use SDHC Memory Card • 32 GB: RP-SDV32GE1K 16 GB: RP-SDV16GE1K 8 GB: RP-SDV08GE1K 4 GB: RP-SDM04GE1K/RP-SDV04GE1K SD Memory Card • 2 GB: RP-SDM02GE1A/RP-SDV02GE1A 1 GB: RP-SDR01GE1A/RP-SDV01GE1A CardBus PC Card Adapter • BN-SDPC3E ¢1 The battery cannot be charged with the AC adaptor. Use the supplied charger. ¢2 The lens adaptor (DMW-LA4;...
  • Page 12: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Lens (P5, 130) Self-timer indicator (P52) AF assist lamp (P90) Flash (P48) Strap eyelet (P15) Be sure to attach the strap when using • the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. Focus selector switch (P51, LCD monitor (P46, 127)
  • Page 13 25 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P121) 26 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P113, 115, 119) 27 [DC IN] socket (P113, 115) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC • adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). This camera cannot charge the battery • even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;...
  • Page 14 Before Use 31 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod, make sure the • tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 32 Card/Battery door (P19) 33 Release lever (P19) VQT1T39...
  • Page 15: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap ∫ Lens Cap When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap • to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the lens cap.
  • Page 16 Before Use Pass the strap through the ring first, and then pass through the stopper and fasten the strap. A Pull the strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more. Attach the strap to the other side of the camera • being careful not to twist it.
  • Page 17: 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 (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery •...
  • Page 18: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)

    ¢ Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 F)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer •...
  • Page 19: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Battery Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. • Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries •...
  • Page 20: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation 1:Close the card/battery door. 2:Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow. If the card/battery door cannot be completely • closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again. Note Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). •...
  • Page 21: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    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.) Note Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor •...
  • Page 22: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press [MENU/SET]. MENU /SET Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination (P75) ‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
  • Page 23: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation [MODE] playback mode menu (P42, to96) This menu lets you • select the setting of the playback methods such as playback or slide show of only the pictures set as [FAVORITE]. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P99 to 112) ! [REC] mode menu...
  • Page 24 Preparation OFF ON Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C Mode dial Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu • settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and proceed to step Set the mode dial to [ Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
  • Page 25: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Press 1. Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it • may be displayed in a different way. Press 3/4 to select [š]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Using the quick menu By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
  • Page 26 Preparation Setting Date/Time. U [CLOCK SET] Refer to for details. • Set the time in your home area and travel destination. “ [DESTINATION]: Travel destination area [WORLD TIME] – [HOME]: Your home area Refer to for details. • Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation. —...
  • Page 27 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 28 Preparation In manual focus, the assistance screen appears on the centre of the screen to facilitate focusing on the subject. [OFF]: [MF ASSIST] [MF1]: The centre of the screen is enlarged. [MF2]: The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. Refer to for details.
  • Page 29 Preparation When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P30) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this •...
  • Page 30 Preparation Change the unit displayed for the focus distance in manual focus, or recordable range display. [m/ft] [m]: The distance is displayed in metres. [ft]: The distance is displayed in feet. Set the screen that will appear when a scene mode has been selected.
  • Page 31: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Preparation Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the camera’s features. [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] [DEMO MODE] DEMO [AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a slide show. A Jitter detection demonstration B Movement detection demonstration In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be •...
  • Page 32 Preparation Switch the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part B. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to • The mode dial adjust to each mode. ( rotates 360 o The screen is displayed on the LCD monitor when the mode dial is turned.
  • Page 33: Select The Aspect Ratio

    Preparation Select the Aspect Ratio This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch. [4:3] [3:2] (still pictures only) [16:9] [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV 35 mm film camera high-definition TV, etc.
  • Page 34: Basic

    Basic ³ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this unit •...
  • Page 35: Focusing

    Basic ∫ Setting the colour tone of the picture by using the [REC] mode menu (P76) ∫ When taking pictures using the Built-in flash (P48) ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P40) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P53) ∫...
  • Page 36: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic When it is dark or when jitter occurs • When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near • subjects Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P89), a tripod or the self-timer (P52).
  • Page 37: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic Programme shift is cancelled if the camera is turned off or the joystick is moved up and down • until the programme shift indication disappears. ∫ Example of programme shift (A): Aperture value (B): Shutter speed 1 Programme shift amount 2 Programme shift line chart 3 Programme shift limit 1 / 2...
  • Page 38: Scene Detection

    Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject • is focused. The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face • by the face detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
  • Page 39: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Refer to for details. Set the [AF TRACKING] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON]. ([ ] is displayed on the screen.) •...
  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic [WHITE BALANCE] (P81) [AWB] [METERING MODE] (P83) [AF MODE] (P83) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected) [PRE AF] (P86) [I.EXPOSURE] (P87) [STANDARD] [STABILIZER] (P89) [AUTO] [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P90) [ON] [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P91) [1ST] The following functions cannot be used.
  • Page 41 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra optical zoom (EZ) Digital zoom 10k [including optical zoom Maximum 2.5k] ¢1 2.5k 4.5k magnification 17.9k [including extra optical zoom 4.5k] The higher the magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the quality deterioration.
  • Page 42: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Normal playback is set automatically in the • following cases. When the mode was switched from the [REC] – to [PLAYBACK]. When the camera was turned on while the –...
  • Page 43: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W). 1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display (P99) A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the •...
  • Page 44: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode Press [MENU/SET] during playback. Press 1. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P42) MENU All the pictures are played back. /SET [DUAL PLAY] (P93) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P94) The pictures are played back in sequence.
  • Page 45: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. [DELETE ALL] > step • Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) ] appears on the selected pictures.
  • Page 46: 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. During playback zoom (P43), while playing back motion pictures (P97) and during a slide show (P94), you can only select...
  • Page 47 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash OPEN Press the flash open button. B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. Be sure to close the flash when not •...
  • Page 49 Advanced (Recording pictures) If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the Slow sync./Red-eye red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 50 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range is an approximation. • Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 8.3 m 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 5.9 m AUTO ¢...
  • Page 51: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    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 1/30 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 52: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Slide the focus selector switch to [AF#]. In AF macro mode, [ ] is displayed. • Take the pictures. ∫ Focus range ¢ The focus range changes in steps. 30 cm (0.99 feet) 1 cm (0.04 feet) Note We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
  • Page 53: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press [MENU/SET]. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is • automatically set. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket/Multi Aspect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure. • Press [MENU/SET] to finish. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • ∫ Operate with the joystick Tilt the joystick toward 2 to select [È], and then move 3/4 to compensate the exposure.
  • Page 55: Multi Aspect

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set the compensation range of the exposure with 2/1. When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0). • Press [MENU/SET] to finish. You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...
  • Page 56: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the • subject. When auto bracket is set, the flash is [Œ]. • When auto bracket/multi aspect is set, burst mode and [MULTI FILM] (P78) settings will •...
  • Page 57: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when • the flash is not activated. Note When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of –...
  • Page 58: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [ Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed. Take a picture. Note Refer to for the available aperture values and the shutter speed. •...
  • Page 59: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 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 checking the pictures • after taking them using the review function. Note Refer to for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.
  • Page 60: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Manual exposure Available Aperture Value Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV) F2.0 to F8.0 60 to 1/2000 Note The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom lever is rotated to •...
  • Page 61 Advanced (Recording pictures) [MF2] The centre of the screen is enlarged over the whole screen. This is convenient for adjusting the focus in wide angle shots for which changes in focus are difficult to grasp. [OFF] The screen is not enlarged. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
  • Page 62: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Prefocus This allows the camera to be focused in advance on an arbitrary point. It is useful when it is difficult to achieve a sharp focus using autofocus or the subject is fast-moving. This function is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is certain. Note You can also use manual focus while in motion picture mode, but the focus cannot be adjusted •...
  • Page 63: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!].
  • Page 64: 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 [!].
  • Page 65: [Soft Skin]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. • + [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].
  • Page 66: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) - [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
  • Page 67: Party]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode Use the flash.
  • Page 68: Í [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The focus range becomes the same as AF macro mode. [1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/30 cm • (0.99 feet) (Tele) to ¶] [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the •...
  • Page 69: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions. • The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type • and/or status of the card used. The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting. •...
  • Page 70: Fireworks]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Take pictures. Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do • not move the camera after this screen is displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing. Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the countdown •...
  • Page 71: Aerial Photo]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window. ∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc. •...
  • Page 72: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Select the aspect ratio using the aspect ratio selector switch. You cannot record motion picture in [3:2]. • Set the mode dial to [n]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.
  • Page 73: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Picture size Aspect ratio ¢ 1280k720 pixels 16:9 ¢ 848k480 pixels ¢ 640k480 pixels 320k240 pixels fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second. • You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps” and “24 fps”. •...
  • Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the • “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied). Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P21) •...
  • Page 75: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Take a picture. The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about • 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set.
  • Page 76: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press [MENU/SET]. A Current time B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, press • 3. Press 3 again to return to the original time. The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not •...
  • Page 77 Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢ ][STANDARD] This is the standard setting. ¢ The saturation and contrast of the stored colours are increased. ][DYNAMIC] ][NATURE]: Brighter red, green and blue. Enhanced beauty of nature. ¢ ][SMOOTH] The contrast is lowered for smoother and clearer colour. Higher saturation and contrast than dynamic.
  • Page 78: [Picture Size]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [CONTRAST] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. The picture is sharply defined. [SHARPNESS] The picture is softly focused. The colours in the picture become vivid. [SATURATION] The colours in the picture become natural.
  • Page 79: A [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [3:2]. (9.5M) 3776k2520 pixels ¢ (6.5M 3168k2112 pixels (4.5M 2656k1768 pixels ¢ 2112k1408 pixels (2.5M 2048k1360 pixels ∫ When the aspect ratio is [16:9]. (9M) 3968k2232 pixels ¢ 3328k1872 pixels (4.5M 2784k1568 pixels ¢...
  • Page 80: [Intelligent Iso]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note If a RAW picture is recorded with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. • If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted. •...
  • Page 81: [Iso Limit Set]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.) • It is recommended to set the ISO sensitivity lower, adjust the [NOISE REDUCTION] under • [FILM MODE] toward the positive side, or adjust the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION] toward the negative side if the noise is predominant.
  • Page 82 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the white balance manually Select [ ] or [ ] and then press 1. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 83: C [Metering Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature becomes high the picture becomes bluish and as the colour temperature becomes low the picture becomes reddish.
  • Page 84 Advanced (Recording pictures) Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. ]: AF Tracking Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) The camera focuses on up to 5 focus areas per AF area. This ]: Multi-area-focusing is effective when the subject is not in the centre of the screen.
  • Page 85 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked frame, and press [AF/AE LOCK] to lock the subject. AF area will continuously focus on the • subject's movement once the subject is recognised.
  • Page 86: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [Ù] in • [METERING MODE]. Position of the AF area will return to initial state when the camera is set to Intelligent auto •...
  • Page 87: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF/AE]: Both focus and exposure are locked. ], aperture value, and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and • exposure are adjusted. ∫ Setting the AF/AE lock 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus and exposure. 3 Move the camera to compose the picture and then press the shutter button fully.
  • Page 88 Advanced (Recording pictures) Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to • take the next picture. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one •...
  • Page 89: [Digital Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Burst mode/[AUTO BRACKET]/[MULTI ASPECT]/Extra optical zoom/[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital – zoom/[AUDIO REC.] [PICTURE SIZE] is fixed when [START] is selected. • The zoom position and white balance are fixed when the first picture is taken. • ) [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.
  • Page 90: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MIN. SHTR SPEED] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also, you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject. Applicable modes: [1/250], [1/125], [1/60], [1/30], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4], [1/2], [1] Minimum shutter speed setting...
  • Page 91: [Flash Synchro]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet). • When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking • pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
  • Page 92: [Conversion]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Set to [OFF] when not using the external viewfinder. • The default setting for AF mode is [ Ø ]. • [CONVERSION] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P23. You can widen the field of view when taking pictures of landscapes or the like by using a wide conversion lens (optional).
  • Page 93: Playing Back Pictures On The Dual Display (Dual Play)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 1. Move 3/4 to select [DUAL PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 94: Playing Back Pictures In Sequence (Slide Show)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favourites as a slide show.
  • Page 95 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. • slide show ∫ Operations performed during The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. The menu screen is restored when [‚] is pressed.
  • Page 96: 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 97: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 94. Press 3/4 to select [FAVORITE PLAY], and then press [MENU/SET]. Note You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in • the [PLAYBACK] menu. ¸ [PLAYBACK] mode: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures...
  • Page 98: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) Note Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P26) for information about how • to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu. The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. •...
  • Page 99: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. Picture size The picture size are as following. Item 1 picture 9 pictures 0.3 M 0.3 M [QUALITY] is fixed to [›]. • Note You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment. •...
  • Page 100: [Title Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET] to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date. Press [‚] to return to the calendar screen. • Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET]. The picture that was selected will appear. •...
  • Page 101 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register. Press [DISPLAY] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small • case) and [&/1] (special characters and numbers). The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the left with •...
  • Page 102: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
  • Page 103: Q [Resize]

    Advanced (Playback) Press [MENU/SET]. If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than (4:3/[ ]), (3:2/ • ]) or (16:9/[ , the number of pixels in the picture is reduced as follows. Aspect ratio setting Picture size >...
  • Page 104: [Trimming]

    Advanced (Playback) [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Press 2/1 to select the size , and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢ Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. [MULTI] setting [MULTI] Press 3/4 to select the size, and then...
  • Page 105: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) Reduction Enlargement Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be trimmed. Move the position Zoom lever (T): Enlargement Zoom lever (W): Reduction 3/4/2/1: Move Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 106: [Aspect Conv.]

    Advanced (Playback) Note Quality of image may become coarse when levelling is performed. • Recorded pixels may decrease compared to original image when levelling is performed. • Levelling may not be performed on images recorded with other equipment. • ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [16:9] aspect ratio to a [3:2] or a [4:3] aspect ratio.
  • Page 107: 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) The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].
  • Page 108: Ü [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...
  • Page 109 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to the picture. select the pictures. Press 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
  • Page 110: P [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) P [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P23) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 111: 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) Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears •...
  • Page 112 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.) DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after •...
  • Page 113: 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 114 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ PLEASE SELECT SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) If [USB MODE] (P29) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in • advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
  • Page 115: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) 1 Folder number Built-in memory 2 File number Card 3 JPG: Pictures DCIM 100_PANA 100_PANA MOV: Motion pictures RW2: Pictures in RAW files MISC: DPOF print Favourite...
  • Page 116 Connecting to other equipment Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). A USB connection cable (supplied) Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. • (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 117: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT The message disappears in about 2 seconds. THE PICTURE TO PRINT •...
  • Page 118: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
  • Page 119: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    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. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...
  • Page 120: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Connecting to other equipment 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert. B AV cable (supplied) Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. •...
  • Page 121: 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 122: Using The Conversion Lens (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • Using the Conversion Lens (optional) When the wide conversion lens is used, it is possible to achieve a wider field of view in pictures of landscapes or the like.
  • Page 123: Using The Protector/Filter

    Connecting to other equipment Select [CONVERSION] on the [REC] menu. Refer to for [CONVERSION]. • Press 3/4 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Note When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may •...
  • Page 124: Using The External Flash (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment Ensure that the screw parts of the lens adaptor and the filter are properly tightened. • Note Do not attach multiple filters at the same time. • If the filter is tightened too much, you may not be able to remove it. Do not tighten it too much. •...
  • Page 125 Connecting to other equipment Press 3/4 to select a mode. What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash • mode setting of the external flash unit Press [MENU/SET]. While the external flash is connected, the following icons are •...
  • Page 126: Using External Viewfinder (Optional)

    Connecting to other equipment If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom • of the recorded picture. Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details. • Using External Viewfinder (optional) When using the external viewfinder (DMW-VF1;...
  • Page 127: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Recording mode 3 4 5 6 7 Flash mode (P48) AF area (P35) 9 9 9 Focus (P35) Film mode (P76) Picture size (P78) Quality (P79) Battery indication...
  • Page 128 Others 32 Minimum shutter speed (P90) 33 Self-timer mode (P52) ¢ 1 34 Age (P67) ¢ 2 Location (P73) 35 Programme shift (P36) 36 Exposure compensation (P53) 37 Power LCD (P27)/ „: Auto Power LCD (P27) 38 Intelligent Exposure (P87) 39 Burst (P56)/ : Auto bracket (P54)/ : Multi aspect (P55)/...
  • Page 129: 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 •...
  • Page 130 Others If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker • than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 131: Message Display

    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 132 Others [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after cancelling the protect setting. (P110) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted. • > If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.
  • Page 133: Not Work Under Some Conditions

    Others [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred accessing the card. • > Insert the card again. Or try with a different card. • [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred reading the data. •...
  • Page 134: Functions That Cannot Be Set Or Will

    Others For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to • Settings in Intelligent auto mode (P39). “ ” Functions that cannot be set Main conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not or will not work work [AUTO POWER LCD]...
  • Page 135 Others [MULTI ASPECT] (P55) , 5, in [SCENE MODE] • 9, ô, $ mode • When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ • [MULTI. EXPO.] • , 5, in [SCENE MODE] [BURST] (P56) • ô, [MULTI. EXPO.] •...
  • Page 136 Others [MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P90) ¹ mode • ¼ mode • º mode • Û mode • $ mode • When Intelligent ISO is set • [AUDIO REC.] (P90) [AUTO BRACKET] • [MULTI ASPECT] • [BURST] • and 5 in [SCENE MODE] •...
  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Others [ROTATE DISP.] (P107) Multi playback • [CALENDAR] • [FAVORITE] (P108) When [QUALITY] is set to [ • [DPOF PRINT] (P108) When set to [ • PRINT WITH DATE Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] • [AUDIO DUB.] (P111) Motion pictures •...
  • Page 138 Others > Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth. Recording The picture cannot be recorded. Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P31) • Is the mode dial correctly set? • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? •...
  • Page 139 Others > Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P80) > Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] towards [_] or set every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] towards [`]. (P76) > Take pictures in bright places. Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of •...
  • Page 140 Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P28) • selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
  • Page 141 Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. [ROTATE DISP.] (P107) is set to [ON]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P107) • The picture is not played back. Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P42) •...
  • Page 142 Others A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures. This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a • clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 143 Others Others An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set the desired language. (P30) A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P90) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
  • Page 144 Others The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder • and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures.
  • Page 145: 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 146 Others Aspect ratio (0.3M Picture size (2048k1536) (1600k1200) (640k480) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1170 1900 512 MB 2320 3770 Card 1 GB 1180 1830 4640 7550 2 GB 1220 2360 1920 3610 8780...
  • Page 147 Others Aspect ratio (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2656k1768) (2112k1408) (2048k1360) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 1230 1310 2 GB 1610 1270 2450 1360 2560 4 GB 1630 3170 2510 4820...
  • Page 148 Others Aspect ratio 16:9 (4.5M (2.5M Picture size (2784k1568) (2208k1248) (1920k1080) Quality › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Card 1 GB 690 1340 900 1720 2 GB 890 1700 160 170 1390 2670 165 170 1800 3410 4 GB...
  • Page 149: Specifications

    Others Note • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extra optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.], [FLASH BURST], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
  • Page 150 Others Number of recordable pictures: Max. 8 pictures (Standard), max. 4 pictures (Fine), max. 3 pictures (RAW, RAWiFine, RAWiStandard), Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card (Unlimited). (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card.
  • Page 151 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A42A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGA-S005E): Information for your safety Voltage: 3.7 V VQT1T39...
  • Page 152 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. VQT1T39 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F0708JT0 (1300 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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