Panasonic DMC-F5 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-F5

Please read these instructions carefully before using

this product, and save this manual for future use.

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Before use

Before use ......................................................................................................................... 5

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 7

Names and Functions of Main Parts ............................................................................... 8

Cursor button ....................................................................................................................................10

Preparations

Charging battery ..............................................................................................................11

Inserting the battery ..........................................................................................................................12

Charging the battery ..........................................................................................................................13

Remaining battery .............................................................................................................................15

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time ....................................................15

Inserting and removing the card (optional) .................................................................16

About built-in memory/cards ......................................................................................... 17

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) .............................................................................17

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) ...................................................................18

Setting the clock ............................................................................................................. 19

Changing time setting .......................................................................................................................20

Basics

Sequence of operations ................................................................................................. 21

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode] ....................................24

Using flash ........................................................................................................................................25

Automatic Scene Detection ...............................................................................................................25

[Auto Scene Mode] restrictions .........................................................................................................26

Taking pictures with your own settings [Normal Picture] Mode ............................... 27

Adjusting focus ..............................................................................................................28

Recording motion pictures ............................................................................................ 29

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ........................................................................... 31

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ........................................................................................32

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” .........................................................................................32

Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar”......................................................................33

Viewing motion pictures ....................................................................................................................34

Deleting pictures ............................................................................................................35

To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures ............................................................................36

Setting the menu ............................................................................................................37

Menu type .........................................................................................................................................38

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Using the [Setup] menu ................................................................................................. 39

[Clock Set] .........................................................................................................................................39

[Beep] ................................................................................................................................................39

[Volume] ............................................................................................................................................39

[Video Rec Area] ...............................................................................................................................39

[Auto Power Off] ................................................................................................................................39

[Light Freq.] .......................................................................................................................................40

[Auto Review] ....................................................................................................................................40

[Reset] ...............................................................................................................................................40

[Version Disp.] ...................................................................................................................................40

[Format] .............................................................................................................................................41

[Language] ........................................................................................................................................41

Application (Record)

Changing recording information display ..................................................................... 42

Using Zoom .....................................................................................................................43

Zoom types and use ..........................................................................................................................44

Taking pictures with flash ..............................................................................................45

Taking pictures with self-timer ...................................................................................... 47

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation ............................................................48

Taking panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode .................................................... 49

Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ..............................................52

[Portrait] .............................................................................................................................................53

[Scenery] ...........................................................................................................................................53

[Sports] ..............................................................................................................................................53

[Night Portrait] ...................................................................................................................................54

[Night Scenery] ..................................................................................................................................54

[Food] ................................................................................................................................................54

[Baby] ................................................................................................................................................55

[Sunset] .............................................................................................................................................55

[High Sens.] .......................................................................................................................................55

Using the [Rec] menu ..................................................................................................... 56

[Picture Size] .....................................................................................................................................56

[Sensitivity] ........................................................................................................................................57

[White Balance] .................................................................................................................................58

[AF Mode] ..........................................................................................................................................59

[Digital Zoom] ....................................................................................................................................60

[Burst] ................................................................................................................................................60

[Color Mode] ......................................................................................................................................61

[Red-Eye Removal] ...........................................................................................................................61

[Date Stamp] .....................................................................................................................................62

[Clock Set] .........................................................................................................................................62

Using the [Motion Picture] menu .................................................................................. 63

[Rec Quality] .....................................................................................................................................63

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Application (View)

Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 64

[Slide Show] ......................................................................................................................................65

[Category Selection] ..........................................................................................................................66

[Calendar] ..........................................................................................................................................66

Using the [Playback] menu............................................................................................ 67

[Resize] .............................................................................................................................................67

[Protect] .............................................................................................................................................69

[Copy] ................................................................................................................................................70

Connecting with other devices

Using with your PC ......................................................................................................... 71

Using the supplied software ..............................................................................................................72

Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) ............................................................................73

Copying still pictures and motion pictures .........................................................................................74

Printing ............................................................................................................................ 76

Printing multiple pictures ...................................................................................................................77

Making print settings on the camera .................................................................................................78

Printing with date and text .................................................................................................................79

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ......................................................................................... 80

Message displays ........................................................................................................... 82

Q&A Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 84

Usage cautions and notes ............................................................................................. 90

Contents

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How to read this document

Recording mode icons

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Recording mode:

Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions may damage the camera and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→90)

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where

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the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as

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card in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

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

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Lens

Flash (→22, 45)

Self-timer indicator (→47)

Microphone (→22, 29)

Speaker (→39)

Lens barrel

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

LCD monitor (→42, 80, 81)

Camera [ON/OFF] button (→19, 21)

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

Shutter button (→22, 24)

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

[DIGITAL] socket (→ 74, 76)

This socket is also used when charging the battery. (→11)

• When connecting the USB

connection cable (supplied)

Insert the plug until the terminal part can no longer be seen. The plug will go in easier if you open the terminal cover wide.

Hand strap eyelet

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to

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hear the beep, etc.

Tripod Mount (→92)

Do not attach to a tripod with a

5.5 mm (0.22”) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.

Card/Battery door (→12, 16)

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Cursor button

14 15 16

1817 19 20

Names and Functions of Main Parts

[MODE] button (→21)

Zoom button (→43)

Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger.

Motion picture button (→22, 29)

Record motion pictures.

Cursor button (→below)

Playback button (→23, 31, 64)

Use this to switch to playback mode.

[ ] / [ ] button

In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→35) During menu operations: Previous screen is restored. (→37)

Charging lamp

[MENU/SET]

Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→37)

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer (→47)

Down cursor button ( )

• Changing information display (→42)

In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .

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Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation. (→48)

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash (→45)

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Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off Turn on

If the battery is not inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products 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 recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Using the camera with power supplied from an electrical outlet

When using the AC adaptor (supplied), you can use the camera while power is supplied via the USB connection cable (supplied). The battery will need to be inserted in the camera at that time, even though it will not be charged.

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Battery power may be consumed when taking pictures. The camera will turn off

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when no battery power is left.

Turn off the camera when connecting/disconnecting the AC adaptor.

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

Turn off the camera and slide the card/battery door out (

) before opening the door ( ) as illustrated

Insert the battery all the way

• Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.

• Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound

Charging battery

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor

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goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the

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RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

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Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Turn off the camera

Charging lamp

AC adaptor (supplied)

Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug.

USB connection cable (supplied)

• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.)

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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.

• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors.

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Charging the battery through the computer

Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).

It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the

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computer specifications. If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to

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the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.

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Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

Computer Getting ready:

Turn on the computer.

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Charging battery

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Charging lamp indications

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical

outlet or your computer.)

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 120 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the specifications of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

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Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than them may cause a malfunction. Do not use a USB extension cable.

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Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated

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accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices. If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may

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not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly

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connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging. This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).

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Charging battery

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Remaining battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures Recording time Approx. 125 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• [Normal Picture] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH 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.

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

• Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end → T end, or T end → W end).

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

By CIPA standard

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality] [HD]

Available recording time Approx. 90 min Actual available recording time

Recording conditions

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• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

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Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.

The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 300 min

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Approx. 45 min

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Turn off the camera and slide the card/battery door out ( ) before opening the door ( illustrated

Insert the card all the way

• Check orientation: terminals face LCD

• Push in until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound

) as

Do not touch terminal

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To remove card

Press the center of the card

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

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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About built-in memory/cards

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

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Built-in memory (approx. 10 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→70)

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

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an

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operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, or AC adaptor (supplied). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→41) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used

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to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your

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computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Latest information:

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)

• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 6” recording motion pictures.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

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or higher for

Switch

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About built-in memory/cards

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press

to switch display)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

14M 1 280 4650 9280 5M 6 1050 17130 32910

0.3M 85 15000 247890 430430

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

HD – 10m40s 3h03m 6h06m

VGA – 23m20s 6h19m 12h36m

QVGA 19s 1h02m 16h44m 33h23m

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button.

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Setting the clock

Changing time setting

When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 24 hours even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 5 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→37)

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed.

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If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Sequence of operations

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

Press [MODE] button

Use cursor button to select the recording mode and press [MENU/SET]

[Auto Scene Mode] T ake pictures with automatic settings. (→24) [Normal Picture] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→27)

[Panorama Shot] Mode Take panorama pictures. (→49) [Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→52)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture

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Recording motion pictures (→29)

Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

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Holding the camera

Flash (→45)

Hand strap

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

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Sequence of operations

Shutter button

Microphone

Motion picture button

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

• Do not put your hands over the lightemitting area of the flash or look at it from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

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Press the Playback button

Sequence of operations

Playback button

View pictures (→31, 34, 51)

• Press to select a picture

• Press to play back motion pictures or panorama pictures (→49)

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Taking pictures once again

• Press Playback button to enter the recording mode

Turn off the camera (Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button)

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Auto Scene Mode]

Recording mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen

Use cursor button to select [Auto Scene Mode] and press [MENU/SET]

Take a picture

(press lightly to focus)

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Recording motion pictures in (→29)

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Press halfway

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Focus display

( When focus is aligned:

illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing)

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode]

Using flash

Press to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically

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depending on conditions. (→46) When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

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When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

Recognizes people Recognizes landscapes Recognizes night scenes and people in them

(Only when Recognizes night scenes Recognizes close-ups

The icon of scene detected

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

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same subject. If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the

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appropriate scene mode. When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure

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are adjusted to the recognized faces.

Recognizes sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene

does not correspond to any of the above.

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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

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About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Auto Scene Mode]. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Auto Scene Mode]

[Auto Scene Mode] restrictions

Only the menu items that are displayed in the [Auto Scene Mode] can be set. The settings selected in the [Normal Picture] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.

The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

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[Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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[Setup] menu

• [Auto Review]: [ON]

• [Auto Power Off]: [5MIN.]

[Rec] menu

• [Sensitivity]: [ ]

• [AF Mode]: [Face Detection]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

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(9-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognized

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Exposure], [Digital Zoom]

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Taking pictures with your own settings

[Normal Picture] Mode

Recording mode:

Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

Press [MODE] button to display the recording mode selection screen

Use cursor button to select [Normal Picture] Mode and press [MENU/SET]

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

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Recording motion pictures in (→29)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use a tripod or

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[Selftimer]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you

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do not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash or change [Sensitivity] settings.

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Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Jitter alert display

Aperture value Shutter speed

Adjusting focus

When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), focus on the AF area in the center of the picture. If a subject you want to record is not in the center, follow the steps below.

Adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

Hold down halfway

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

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Shortest recording distance

Zoom position

W end 10 cm (0.33 feet)

T end 1 m (3.3 feet)

Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult:

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• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.

• When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not aligned.

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Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. (→43) Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. The AF area display may be larger depending on recording conditions such as dark

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locations or zoom ratio.

The shortest focusing distance

from the surface of the lens

When the zoom is operated from the W (wide-angle) end to the T (telephoto) end, the shortest focusing distance changes in stages.

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Recording motion pictures

Recording mode:

You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural).

Press [MODE] button to display

Microphone

the recording mode selection screen

Use cursor button to select the desired recording mode and press [MENU/SET]

Press the motion picture button to start recording

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] Mode ( ).

[Rec Quality] (→63)

Elapsed recording time Remaining recording

Immediately release the motion picture

●

button after pressing it. You can use digital zoom even while

●

recording motion pictures.

• Set the [Digital Zoom] to [ON] beforehand.

• You cannot use the zoom while recording motion pictures in the following cases:

-[Auto Scene Mode]

-[High Sens.] Scene Mode

time (approx.)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

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