Panasonic DMC-F3, DMC-F4 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

EB

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-F3

DMC-F4

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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1AG6P1P5786--(S)

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. Please note that the
actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these
Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast

material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING

OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark  or the BSI
mark  on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13­AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.

 IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL  OR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF­KEEP DRY.

 Before use

Remove the connector cover.

 How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• 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.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
or incinerate.

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∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN

CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MANNER.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord

is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ Cautions for Use

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the

camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong

magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely

affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures

and sound may be adversely affected.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

Cd

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/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you
will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old
products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ...........................................................................2

Accessories ...................................................................................................8

Names of the Components .........................................................................10

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................12

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 14

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 15

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 16

• Changing the clock setting ....................................................................16

Setting the Menu .........................................................................................17

Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 18

Taking pictures using the automatic function ( : Auto Scene Mode) .......19

• Scene detection ....................................................................................20

Motion Picture Mode ................................................................................... 21

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])...................................................22

Deleting Pictures .........................................................................................22

ading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).......................................23

Re

Specifications ..............................................................................................25

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Accessories

3

12

4

56

78

CGA-S/106C

VFC4297

DE-A60A

VFF0622

VGQ0D56

VU6451023810

VU6451024237

VU6450808883

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)

3 AC Mains Lead

4 USB Connection Cable
5AV Cable
6 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your
PC.

• Operating Instructions

7 Hand Strap
8 Battery Case

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are indicated
as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest

Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk.

• E-mail: [e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• For customers: 0844 844 3856

•

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence
by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday – Thursday 9.00 a.m.– 5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.pas-europe.com.

• 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.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

∫ Optional Accessories

Battery Pack

•

DMW-BCF10E

• DC Coupler

DMW-DCC4E

•

SDXC Memory Card
64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K
48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K

• SDHC Memory Card

32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K
24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K
16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/RP-SDR08GE1A
4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/RP-SDR04GE1A

• SD Memory Card

2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A

¢ Ensure that the AC adaptor and DC coupler are purchased in a set. Do not

use if sold separately.

¢

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

• AC Adaptor

DMW-AC5EB

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Names of the Components

123

4

5

1110

68

9

7

1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indicator

AF assist lamp

4 Microphone

5 LCD monitor
6 [MENU/SET] button
7 [DISPLAY] button
8 [Q.MENU]/Delete button
9 [MODE] button
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

11 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation
B: 4/Macro Mode
C: 2/Self-timer button
D: 1/Flash setting button

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown
in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

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12 Camera ON/OFF switch

12 13

14

16

17

15

20

2122

18 19

13 Zoom lever
14 Shutter button

15 Hand strap eyelet

• Be sure to attach the hand strap when

using the camera to ensure that you will

not drop it.
16 Lens barrel
17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

18 Speaker
19 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure the

tripod is stable when the camera is

attached to it.
20 Card/Battery door
21 Release lever

22 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E;

optional) are used.

• We recommend you use a battery with

sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor

when recording motion pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the

AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off

due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor

is disconnected etc., the motion picture

being recorded will not be recorded.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCF10E) can be

used with this unit.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal
protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or
explosion. 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 would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.

•

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used

safely. The dedicated battery [the supplied battery or DMW-BCF10E
(optional)] support this function. The only batteries suitable for use with
this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by
other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not
support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic
products.

∫ Charging

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 temperature should also be the same.)

Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.

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Connect the AC mains lead.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

indicator A lights green.

• Charging is properly complete when

the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off.

Detach the battery after charging is completed.

∫ Charging time

Supplied battery Optional battery

Charging time Approx. 100 min Approx. 130 min

∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Supplied battery Optional battery

Capacity of the

battery

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 110 min Approx. 130 min

Playback time Approx. 270 min Approx. 340 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• Normal Picture Mode

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature

of the battery decreases.

740 mAh 940 mAh

Approx. 220 pictures Approx. 260 pictures

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Built-in Memory

• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB

• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card

being used becomes full.

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for

a card.

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this
unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card which can

be used with this unit

SD Memory Card (8 MB
to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 64 GB)

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards

can be used only in equipment that is compatible
with their respective formats.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are

compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html

• Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD

video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

• Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD

video standards) may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

motion pictures.

¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

¢

with “Class 6” or higher when recording

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

Note

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

•

Remarks

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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries (CGA-S/106C; supplied or
DMW-BCF10E; optional).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by
the lever A being careful about
the direction you insert it. Pull the
lever A in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks
being careful about the direction
you insert it. To remove the card,
push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

ON

OFF

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons

Press [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.

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

• Press [‚ ] to return to the settings screen.

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.

• It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.

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Setting the Menu

This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE], and then
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] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2 Press 2.

3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon

[].

4 Press 1.

Select a menu item next and set it.

•

Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode

Switching to other menus

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Selecting the [REC] Mode

ON

OFF

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4 to select the mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

∫ List of [REC] Modes

Auto Scene Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.

! Normal Picture Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Û Scene Mode

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

$ Motion Picture Mode

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

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[REC] Mode:



1

2

Taking pictures using the automatic
function ( : Auto Scene 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.

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!], and then
press [MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [AUTO SCENE
MODE], and then press [MENU/
SET].

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms
still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

Press the shutter button A 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.

• The focus range is 20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/

70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to ¶.

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.

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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.

> [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]

[i-MACRO]

[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]

[i-NIGHT SCENERY]

• [ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are

set.

• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face,

and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

• Only when [ ] is selected

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[REC] Mode: n

C

BA

Motion Picture Mode

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and
then press [MODE].

Press 3/4 to select [MOTION PICTURE], and then press
[MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to
focus and then press it fully to start
recording.

A Audio recording

• The available recording time B is displayed

on the top right and the elapsed recording
time C is displayed on the bottom right of
the screen.

• After pressing the shutter button fully,

release it straight away.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts (the

first frame).

• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone

on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.)

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording,

the camera stops recording automatically.

Note

•

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 15 minutes. Also,
continuous recording exceeding 2 GB is not possible. (Example: [8m 20s] with
[])
Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch A

to [(].

Press 2/1 to select the picture.

• After selecting the Motion picture, press 3

to start playback.

[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

• Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which is being played back will be

deleted.

Select the picture to be deleted, and
then press [‚].

A [‚] button

Press 2 to select [YES] and then
press [MENU/SET].

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Others

Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)

• You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating

instructions and want to progress to advanced operations.

• You want to check the Troubleshooting.

In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded
on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

∫ For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).

Click the [Operating
Instructions].

Select the desired language
and then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.

A To return to the install menu.

Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on
the desktop.

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∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to
browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click B and
then follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista
SP1 or SP2/Windows 7)

• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with

your OS from the following Web Site.

http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions

∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.

• When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the

[Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

∫ For Macintosh

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).

Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy
the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

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Specifications

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 5.1 V

Power
Consumption:

Camera effective

:

pixels
Image sensor:

Lens:

Digital zoom:
Extra

optical zoom:

Focus range:

Shutter system:
Burst recording

Burst speed:
Number of
recordable
pictures: Depends on the remaining capacity of the built-in memory/

Hi-speed burst

Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second

Number of
recordable pictures:

1.4 W (When recording)

0.6 W (When playing back)

12,100,000 pixels
1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels,
Primary colour filter
Optical 4kzoom, fl5 mm to 20 mm (35 mm film
camera equivalent: 28 mm to 112 mm)/F2.8 to F6.2
Max. 4k
Max. 7.8k

Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet)

(Tele) to ¶
Macro/Auto Scene:
20 cm (0.66 feet) (Wide)/70 cm (2.30 feet) (Tele) to ¶

Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above
settings.

Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter

Approx. 1 picture/second

card.

[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the
picture size.]

Max. 20 pictures

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Shutter speed:

Exposure (AE):

Metering mode: Multiple
LCD monitor: 2.7q TFT LCD

Flash: Flash range: [ ]

8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second

[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,
60 seconds
Programme AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)

(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.1 m (23.2 feet) (Wide)

Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC

Recording file format

Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,

Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)

Interface

Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)

Analogue video/
audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu),

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[AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Dimensions:

Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding

¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera

using the USB connection cable.

Audio line output (monaural)

Approx. 95.9 mm (W)k53.9 mm (H)k22.0 mm (D)
[3.8q (W)k2.1q(H)k0.9q (D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass:

Approx. 132 g/0.29 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 110 g/0.24 lb (excluding card and battery)

Operating
temperature:
Operating humidity: 10% to 80%

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

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VQT2R92 (ENG)

Battery Charger

(Panasonic
DE-A60A): Information for your safety

Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Battery Pack
(lithium-ion)

(Panasonic
CGA-S/106C):

Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/740 mAh

Information for your safety

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• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or

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therefrom.

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