Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ40 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Camera
DMC-LZ40
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
VQT5G33
F0214NK0

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-LZ40 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. VQT5G33 F0214NK0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...................... 5 Standard Accessories....................6 Names and Functions of Main Parts................7 Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap..............9 • Attaching the Lens Cap ..................9 • Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................10 Charging the Battery....................11 •...
  • Page 3 • Optical Zoom ...................... 48 • Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) ..................49 • Intelligent Zoom ....................49 • Digital Zoom......................49 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash..............50 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ............50 Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])........... 54 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer................
  • Page 4 • [Quality]....................... 75 • [Sensitivity]......................76 • [White Balance]....................77 • [AF Mode] ......................80 • [Metering Mode]....................82 • [i.Exposure]......................83 • [i.Zoom]....................... 83 • [Digital Zoom]...................... 83 • [Burst] ......................... 84 • [AF Assist Lamp]....................85 • [Red-Eye Removal]..................... 86 •...
  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: –...
  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”. •...
  • Page 7: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts Flash (P50) ] (Flash open) button (P50) Self-timer indicator (P55) AF Assist Lamp (P85) Lens (P5, 124) Monitor (P47, 110, 124) Mode dial (P25) [EXPOSURE] button (P58) [(] (Playback) button (P35) [MENU/SET] button (P38) 10 Charging lamp (P13)
  • Page 8 Before Use 14 Speaker • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 15 Lens barrel 16 Shoulder strap eyelet (P10) 17 Zoom lever (P48) 18 Shutter button (P27, 19 Motion picture button (P33) 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P22)
  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet.
  • Page 10: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet. • Attach the shoulder strap with the "LUMIX" logo facing out. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
  • Page 12: Inserting The Battery

    Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Being careful about the battery...
  • Page 13: Charging

    Preparation Charging • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Insert the battery into this unit. Check that this unit is turned off. A To power outlet F USB connection cable (supplied) B AC adaptor (supplied)
  • Page 14 Preparation About the charging lamp ∫ Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.) Blinking: Charging error. (Refer to P114 for details.) Charging time ∫ When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx.
  • Page 15 Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
  • Page 16: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
  • Page 17 Preparation Playback ∫ Playback time Approx. 350 min • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced: –...
  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click”...
  • Page 19: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html (48 GB, 64 GB) • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢2 SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
  • Page 20 Preparation • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
  • Page 21: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, Number of Available recording available recording time, etc.) by pressing [DISP.]. recordable pictures time (P47)
  • Page 22: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Before turning on the camera, remove the lens cap. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 23: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] on the [Setup] menu and then press [MENU/SET]. (P38) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps • The clock setting is maintained for about 120 hours using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
  • Page 24: Tips For Taking Good Pictures

    Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. •...
  • Page 25: Basic

    Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Align a desired mode with part A. List of Recording Modes ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode (P26) ¦...
  • Page 26: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 27 Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication A (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area B 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 28 Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. When taking pictures [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢...
  • Page 29: Changing The Settings

    Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item [Rec] [Picture Size] ¢ /[Burst] ¢ [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] [Online Manual]/[Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]/[Language] • [Setup] Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set them in other Recording Modes. •...
  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)

    Basic Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) Recording 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 the [Rec] menu. Set the mode dial to [ Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
  • Page 31: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. F3.0 F3.0 F3.0 1/60 1/60 1/60 When the subject is not Focus When the subject is focused focused Focus indication A Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound...
  • Page 32 Basic When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the ∫ composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button half way to fix the focus and exposure.
  • Page 33: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: This unit can record motion pictures in QuickTime Motion JPEG format. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures.
  • Page 34 Basic • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc.
  • Page 35: Playing Back

    Basic Playing Back Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select pictures. A File number 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 B Picture number • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. • Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status.
  • Page 36: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic • When the camera is turned off, press and hold [(]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen will be displayed automatically. (If too many images are stored in the card, it may take a while for the camera to turn on.) •...
  • Page 37: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [...
  • Page 38: Setting The Menu

    Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 39 Basic Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. AF Mode A Menu screen page Metering Mode i.Exposure • It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom. i.Zoom (It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever) Select auto focus mode Cancel Select...
  • Page 40: Using The Quick Menu

    Basic Using the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. Press [Q.MENU] when recording.
  • Page 41: About The Setup Menu

    Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P38. • [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Online Manual], [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep], [Language] can be set.
  • Page 42 Basic Brightness, colour, or red or blue tint of the monitor is adjusted. [Brightness]: Adjust the brightness. [Contrast · Saturation]: Adjust the contrast or clarity of colours. [Red Tint]: [Monitor Display] Adjust the red tint. [Blue Tint]: Adjust the blue tint. Select the settings by pressing 3/4, and adjust with 2/1.
  • Page 43 Basic This allows you to set either to display or not display the Histogram. [ON]/[OFF] A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of [Histogram] pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
  • Page 44 Basic The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the monitor. p [Auto Power Off]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
  • Page 45 Basic Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [1 SEC.] [2 SEC.] o [Auto Review] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. [OFF] • The setting is fixed to [2 SEC.] in the following case. –...
  • Page 46: Video Out

    If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic. Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [Language] •...
  • Page 47: Recording

    Recording About the Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. • During motion picture playback, panorama playback or a slide show, you can only select “Normal Display” or “No Display”. In Recording Mode Recording ¢ ¢ ¢ Normal display Normal display No display guideline ¢...
  • Page 48: Using The Zoom

    Recording Using the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
  • Page 49: Extra Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Recording Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P74) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 105k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.) •...
  • Page 50: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: To open/close the flash ∫ A To open the flash Press [ B To close the flash Push the top of the flash cover until it clicks. • Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb. •...
  • Page 51 Recording Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ¢1 ([iAuto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])
  • Page 52 Recording Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode ∫ The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ — — — ± ± ± ± ± ± ±...
  • Page 53 Recording The available flash range (approximation) ∫ Wide Tele [AUTO] in 60 cm (2.0 feet) to 10.8 m (35 feet) 1.6 m (5.2 feet) to 4.9 m (16 feet) [Sensitivity] Shutter speed for each flash setting ∫ Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡...
  • Page 54: Taking Close-Up Pictures ([Af Macro]/[Macro Zoom])

    Recording Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) Applicable modes: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings You can take pictures of a subject as close as 1 cm (0.033 feet) ] ([AF Macro])
  • Page 55: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Description of settings ([10sec.]) Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. •...
  • Page 56: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive. towards negative. Press 3 [È] to display [Exposure Comp.].
  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV...
  • Page 58: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode)

    Recording Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode) Recording Mode: Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. A long exposure, up to 15 seconds is possible. Set the mode dial to [ Press [EXPOSURE].
  • Page 59: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

    Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. This mode allows you to add any of 13 types of effects before recording. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 60 Recording Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step Recording from left to right Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds. • Move the camera at a constant speed.
  • Page 61 Recording • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • [Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF]. • The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.
  • Page 62: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Recording Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) Recording Mode: You can select any of 13 types of Scene Modes according to the subject and scene. Set the mode dial to [ Scene Mode Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 63: [Soft Skin]

    Recording [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 Mode. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) Technique for Soft Skin Mode ∫...
  • Page 64: [Night Scenery]

    Recording [Night Scenery] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. • Shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. • The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal processing.
  • Page 65: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Recording [Baby1]/[Baby2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during playback. Birthday setting ∫ Press 3/4 to select [Age] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 66: [Starry Sky]

    Recording [Starry Sky] This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. Setting the shutter speed ∫ Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.
  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Of Scenery (Scenery Mode)

    Recording Taking pictures of Scenery (Scenery Mode) Recording Mode: This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. Set the mode dial to [ Taking pictures of People (Portrait Mode) Recording Mode: When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier.
  • Page 68: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)

    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode allows you to add any of 15 types of effects before recording. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4 to select image effects and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 69: [Expressive]

    Recording For details on how to select the “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P68. ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasises the colour to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [Old Days] This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image.
  • Page 70: [Low Key]

    Recording [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.
  • Page 71: [High Dynamic]

    Recording [High Dynamic] This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts. [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look. Items that can be set Colour Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone • Press 2/1 to select the colour to enhance, and press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 72: [Miniature Effect]

    Recording [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. Items that can be set Direction of the blur Horizontal/Vertical • Press 2/1 to select the direction of the blur, and press [MENU/SET]. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are being dropped.
  • Page 73: [Star Filter]

    Recording [Star Filter] This effect transforms pin-points of light into a star effect. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping. [One Point Color] This effect leaves one selected colour to emphasise impressiveness. Set the colour to leave in ∫...
  • Page 74: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P38. [Picture Size] Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
  • Page 75: [Quality]

    Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Settings Description of settings ([Fine]) When giving priority to the picture quality When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of [›] ([Standard]) pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels •...
  • Page 76: [Sensitivity]

    Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Settings Description of settings The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the [AUTO] brightness.
  • Page 77: [White Balance]

    Recording [White Balance] Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Settings Description of settings [AWB] ([Auto White Balance]) Automatic adjustment...
  • Page 78 Recording Auto White Balance ∫ Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
  • Page 79 Recording Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. • Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò]. Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display [WB Adjust.].
  • Page 80: [Af Mode]

    Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings Description of settings The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 12 areas) ([Face [š] The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter Detection]) what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 81 Recording About [š] ([Face Detection]) ∫ The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
  • Page 82: [Metering Mode]

    Recording Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking]) ∫ Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4 to lock onto the subject. A AF tracking frame • AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognised, and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement (Dynamic tracking).
  • Page 83: [I.exposure]

    Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions. [i.Zoom] Applicable modes: Zoom magnification can be increased while minimising deterioration of the image quality.
  • Page 84: [Burst]

    Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Maximum recordable Settings Description of settings pictures (pictures) Burst speed approx. 1.1 picture/second Approx. • The burst speed becomes slower halfway. [˜] ([Burst On]) 200 pictures ¢...
  • Page 85: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Recording • Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. • It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases.
  • Page 86: [Red-Eye Removal]

    Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • This function works only when the camera detects a face. •...
  • Page 87: [Date Stamp]

    Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings Description of settings [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day. [WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [OFF] — •...
  • Page 88: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu

    Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38. • The [Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases. – [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Settings Picture size Aspect ratio...
  • Page 89: Playback/Editing

    Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Press [(]. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Playback Mode], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Following items can be selected. ] ([Normal Play]) (P35) ] ([Slide Show])
  • Page 90: [Slide Show]

    Playback/Editing [Slide Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in sequence at specified intervals. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. Slide Show Select the group to play back by pressing 3/4, and Category Selection then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 91 Playback/Editing Changing the slide show settings ∫ You can change the settings for Slide Show Playback by selecting [Effect] All Slide Show or [Setup] on the slide show menu screen. Start Effect [Effect] Setup Screen effects can be added to picture transitions. Select screen effect [ON]/[OFF] Select...
  • Page 92: [Category Selection]

    Playback/Editing [Category Selection] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [Soft Skin], [Sports] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
  • Page 93: [Calendar]

    Playback/Editing [Calendar] You can search for images by recorded date. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search. 1/52 Press [MENU/SET] to display a list of pictures. • Pictures are displayed with Multi Playback (30 screens). The cursor appears on the picture at the beginning of the selected date.
  • Page 94: Having Fun With Recorded Pictures ([Creative Retouch])

    Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ([Creative Retouch]) You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card. Note also that processing will not be possible if the Write-Protect switch of the card is in the [LOCK] position.
  • Page 95: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu For details on [Playback] menu settings, refer to P38. You can perform actions like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Creative Retouch], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
  • Page 96: [Resize]

    Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/ SET].
  • Page 97: [Cropping]

    Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom lever and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.
  • Page 98: [Protect]

    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture, and then press [SINGLE] [MULTI] [MENU/SET].
  • Page 99: [Copy]

    Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. ] ([IN>SD]): All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.
  • Page 100: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). A Yellow: to the video input socket C AV cable (optional) B White: to the audio input socket D Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 101 Connecting to other equipment The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • The file format of the motion pictures that can be played back differs depending on the TV model. •...
  • Page 102: Saving Still Pictures And Motion Pictures On Your Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html PC that can be used (OS) ∫...
  • Page 103: Transferring Images To A Pc

    (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 104 Connecting to other equipment About the folder structure of the camera ∫ The content (folder structure) of the built-in memory of the camera/the card is displayed on a PC as follows: • Built-in Memory • Card DCIM: Images 1 Folder number DCIM 2 File number 100_PANA...
  • Page 105: Printing The Pictures

    (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 106: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge PictBridge PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Refer to P107 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.
  • Page 107: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
  • Page 108 Connecting to other equipment [Paper Size] Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q]...
  • Page 109 Connecting to other equipment [Page Layout] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â 2 pictures on 1 page ã...
  • Page 110: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display In recording ∫ 3s 3s 3s F3.0 F3.0 F3.0 1/60 1/60 1/60 21 20 Recording Mode 18 AF area (P31) Recording Quality (P88) 19 ISO sensitivity (P76) Picture Size (P74) 20 Metering Mode (P82) Quality (P75) 21 Exposure compensation (P56) Flash (P50)
  • Page 111 Others In playback ∫ 100 0001 100 0001 0001 Playback Mode (P89) 11 Recorded date and time Protected picture (P98) World Time (P41): “ Date stamped display (P87) Recording information (P47) After Creative Retouch (P94) (P65) Picture Size (P74) 12 Power Monitor (P42) Quality (P75)
  • Page 112: Message Display

    [Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error] • This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to being pressed on by a hand etc. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. - 112 -...
  • Page 113 (P46) [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.
  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P114–122). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P45) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The charging lamp blinks. • This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or very low.
  • Page 115 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory. (P37) • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card.
  • Page 116 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
  • Page 117 Others Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing. • If the camera is moved too slowly, the camera assumes that camera motion was stopped and ends the still picture recording. • If there is a lot of camera shake in the recording direction while moving the camera, recording ends. >...
  • Page 118 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Open the flash. (P50) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: – When using Auto Bracket (P57) – Panorama Shot Mode (P59) – [Night Scenery]/[HDR]/[Sunset]/[Starry Sky]/[Glass Through] (Scene Mode) (P62) –...
  • Page 119 Others With a Calendar Search, pictures display dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P22) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may display dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.
  • Page 120 The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) • Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format. •...
  • Page 121 Others The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. • When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) • When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can be printed.
  • Page 122 Others The lens clicks. • When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement, etc., the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction. The clock is reset.
  • Page 123: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 124 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 125 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the surrounding temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery may become shorter. Always remove the battery after use. • Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, etc.). If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.
  • Page 126 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 127 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
  • Page 128 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • iPhoto, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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