Panasonic DMC-FX700 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX700

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF fo rmat)
contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied).

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

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Dear Customer,

Model No.
Serial No.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most s ophisticated and reliable products on
the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The
serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be
sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
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 t apes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copy right
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.

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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 SH ALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACC ESSIBLE.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom

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FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer

or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FX700
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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DMC-FX700

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pac k wit h equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals .

• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the

eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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.

Warning

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

∫ 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.

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Battery charger

This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery char ger must be co nnect ed to a 120V

AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a

plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

∫ Cautions for Use

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

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mi ni cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;

optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

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

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 nea r a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pic tures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microproces sors may adversely
affect this unit, dis turbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromag netic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmit ters or high-voltage lines , the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

-If you see this symbol­Information on Dispos a l in other Countries outside

the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3

Standard Accessories ...................................................................................8

Names of the Components ...........................................................................9

How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 11

Charging the Battery...................................................................................13

About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................15

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................16

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................17

• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................17

Setting the Menu.........................................................................................18

Selecting the [REC] Mode...........................................................................19

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ..........................................................................20

• Scene Detection....................................................................................21

• AF Tracking Function............... ............. ............ ............. ............ ...........21

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings

(³: Program AE Mode) ..................................................................... .........22

Compensating the Exposure.......................................................................23

Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (±: Aperture-priority AE) ......................24

Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-p r i o ri ty AE). .. ........... . 25

Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure) .........26

Taking Pictures using Bu rst Mode..................................... ............ .............27

Recording Motion Pictur e s........................................ ............. ............ .........28

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................................29

Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................29

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).......................................30

Specifications..............................................................................................32

Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................36

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................37

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....................38

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Standard Accessories

3

12

4

56

7

DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B

VFC4297VFF0687

VGQ0D56

K1HA08AD0002

K1HA08CD0028

VGQ0C14

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Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 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 USB Connection Cable
4AV Cable
5 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your
PC.

• Operating Instructions

6 Hand Strap
7 Battery Case
8 Stylus Pen

•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.

•For information about optional

accessories, refer to the
Accessory System

•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts

department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.

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Names of the Components

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8

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11 12

14

13

10

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1Flash
2Lens
3 Self-timer indica tor

AF Assist Lamp
4 Hand strap eyelet

• Be sure to attach the hand strap

when using the camera to ensur e
that you will not drop it.

5 Touch panel/LCD monitor
6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
7 [MODE] button
8 [MENU] button

9 Speaker
10 Camera ON/OFF switch
11 Z oom lever
12 Motion picture button
13 Microphone
14 Shutter button

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15 Lens barrel

6
7

5

18

19

2021

16 [HDMI] socket
17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

18 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure the

tripod is stable whe n the camera is

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

21 DC coupler cover

• When using an AC adaptor, ensur e that

the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;

optional) and AC adap tor ( DMW -AC5P P;

optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).

• We recommend you use a battery with

sufficient battery power or the AC

adaptor when recording motion pic tures.

• If while recording motion pictures using

the AC adaptor and the power supply is

cut off due to a powe r out ag e or if th e AC

adaptor is disconnected et c., the motion

picture being recorded will not be

recorded.

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How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on
the LCD monitor (touch panel ) or by moving while touching the touch panel
(dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the
touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks su ch as
selecting icons or images disp layed on
the touch panel .
You can make settings by touching the
items displayed on the screen.
You can exit without saving the settings
by touching [CANCEL].

•It may not operate properly when

multiple icons are touched
simultaneously, so try to touch the
center of the icon.

This is used when performing tasks
such as moving to the next image by
dragging horizonta lly , or changin g the
range of the displayed image.
This can also be used to perform
tasks such as switching the screen
by operating the slide bar.

•If you select wrong icon, you can

drag to different icon, and select
that icon by releasing your finger.

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Note

•

The touch panel does not operate when the LCD
monitor is turned off.

•If you use a commercially available liquid crystal

protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal
protection sheets may impair visibility or
operability.)

•Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you

have a commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not
responding well.

•Touch panel will not oper ate pro perl y when t he hand h oldin g this unit is pres sing

on the touch panel.

•Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the

supplied

•Do not operate with your fingernails.

•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cl oth when it gets dirty with finger prints and

others.

stylus pen.

•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for
detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your
fingers.

•Do not place it where small children can reach.

•Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor

when storing. LCD monitor may break when the

stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD

monitor.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.

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 ad vised that we are not liable fo r 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 (DMW-BCF10PP) supports 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 ma nufactured by other compan ies and are
not genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

•

The battery is not charged when th e camera is shi pped. Char ge the battery
before use.

•Charge the battery with the c harger indoors.

•It is recommended to charg e the batte ry in a temperatur e betwe en 10oC to

30 oC (50 oF to 86 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 charger to the
electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and d et ach the b atte ry
after charging is completed.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge

the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF
to 86 oF).

–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them

with a dry cloth.

∫ Char gi ng time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

∫ Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Number of recordable p i ctures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

Playback time Approx. 200 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

•Program AE Mode

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

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

•Using the supplied battery.

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

Image Stabilizer function is set to [A UTO].)

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

•Rotating the zoom lev er 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.

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will start.

once the charging has completed without any problem.

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 con form to the SD vide o stan dard can be used with t his
unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Ty p e of card w h ich 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, 64 GB)

•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC

Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible
equipment.

•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC

Memory Card compatible equipment.

•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, 64 GB cards.

•Use a card with SD Speed Class

motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTIONJPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

•Please confirm the latest information on the following website .

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

(This Site is English only.)

¢

with “Class 4” or higher when recording

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 tur n ed 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 (DMW-BCF10PP).

• 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)

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

Turn the camera on.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

T ouch the ite ms you wish to set (Year/
Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set
using [3]/[4].

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time

settings without setting a date and time.

Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET].

• Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings screen.

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu.

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

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Setting the Menu

This section describes how to selec t the Program AE Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [MOT IONPICTURE] Mode menu, [P LAYBACK]
Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [A FMODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program AE Mode

Press [MENU] to display the menu.

Touch [AF MODE].

Touch [š].

• Depending on the item, its setting may not

appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.

Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.

• You can also pres s th e s h utter button hal fway

to close the men u .

Switching to other menus

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

•Select a menu item next and set it.

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Mode switching

Selecting the [REC] Mode

Turn the camera on.

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B [MODE] button

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

Touch the mode.

∫ List of [REC] Modes

¦ [INTELLIGENTAUTO]

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

» [PROGRAM AE]

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

¹ [APERTURE PRIORITY]

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

¼ [SHUTTER PRIORITY]

The aperture value is automatically determin ed by the shutter speed you set.

º [MANUAL EXPOSURE]

The exposure is adjusted by the apert ure value and the shu tt er speed which
are manually adjusted.

Û [SCENE MODE]

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

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[REC] Mode: ñ

2

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Taking Pictures Us ing the Auto matic Function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the su bject and the
recording conditions so we recommen d 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].

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

Touch [INTELLIGENTAUTO].

Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arm s still
at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the

subject is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the

subject’s face by the Face Detection function.
In other cases, it is displayed at the point on
the subject which is in focus.

• The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m

(3.28 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 color changes to t he usual red.

¦ > [i-PORTRAIT]

[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-SUNSET]
[i-BABY]

•Only when [ ] is selected

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

set.

•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera a utomati cally det ects a person’ s

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

AF Tracking Function

It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject . F ocus and
exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.

1 Touch the subject.

•

AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it will

determine the most appropriate scene for the locked

subject.

• AF Tracking is canceled when [ ] is touched.

2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and

then press it fully to take the picture.

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[REC] Mode: ³

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings

(³: Program AE Mode)

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value
according to the brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the
[REC] menu.

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

A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B [MODE] button

Touch [PROGRAM AE].

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.

• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/
1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele)

Press the halfway pressed shutter
button fully to take a picture.

to ¶.

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[REC] Mode:

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the
difference in bright ness between the subject and the ba ckground.

Touch [ ].

Adjust the exposure by touching the
slide bar.

• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

Touch [EXIT] to finish.

• You can also press th e shutter butto n halfway to finish.

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[REC] Mode: ±

A

Taking Pictures with Set Aperture

(±: Aperture-priority AE)

Set the aperture value to a hig her number when you want a sharp focus
background. Set th e aperture v alue to a l ower number when you want a sof t focus
background.

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

Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY].

Touch [APERTURE VALUE] A.

Drag the aperture set bar B.

Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.

Take the pictures.

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[REC] Mode: ´

A

Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed

(´: Shutter-priority AE)

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster
shutter speed. When you want to c r eate a trail effect, set to a slower shutter
speed.

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

Touch [SHUTTER PRIORITY].

Touch [SHUTTER SPEED] A.

Drag the shutter speed set bar B.

Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.

Take the pictures.

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[REC] Mode: ²

A B

D

C

Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually

(²: Manual exposure)

Determine the exposure by manually setting the aper ture value and the shutter
speed.

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

Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE].

Touch [APERTURE VALUE] A or

[SHUTTER SPEED] B.

Drag the aperture set bar C or shutter
speed set bar D.

Touch [ ] to close the Quick Menu.

Take the pictures.

• The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds to

indicate th e ex posure when th e s h utter button is pr essed halfwa y.

• Set the aperture value and the shut ter s peed aga in wh en the ex po sure is

not adequate.

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[REC] Mode:

10

40

60

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

Pictures are take n continuously while the shu tter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Burst speed can be selected to match the recording conditions or subjects.
Pictures recorded in Burst Mode will be recorded as a burst picture group.

Touch [ ].

Touch the item.

Burst speed

[]:

[ ]: 2 pictures/second
[ ]: 5 pictures/second
[ ] : 10 pictures/second
[ ] : 40 pictures/second

2 pictures/second,
5 pictures/second,

10 pictures/second

[ ] : 60 pictures/second

Touch [EXIT] to finish.

• You can also press th e shutter butto n halfway to finish.

Focus on the subject and take a picture.

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[REC] Mode:

E

D

F

Recording Motion Pictures

This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the
AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.

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

A Motion picture button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
C [MODE] button

Touch the mode.

Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.

D Available recording time
E Elapsed recording time

•

Release the motion picture button right after you
press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) F will flash

while recording motion pictures.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button
again.

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

the camera stops recording automatically.

Note

•

Motion picture recorded contin uously in [MOT ION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the
maximum recordable time for 2GB is displayed on the screen.

•Maximum time to record moti on pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 13 hours

3 minutes 20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13hours 3 minutes
20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending on the
remaining battery level.

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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch A to [(].

Forward or rewind the image by
dragging the screen horizontally.

• After selecting the motion picture, tou ch [ ]

to start playbac k.

[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸

Deleting Pictures

Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. (For example, if you delete a
burst picture group with [˜], all the pictures in that group are deleted.)

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

deleted.

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

Touch [DELETE SINGLE].

Touch [YES].

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Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

•You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operat i ng

instructions and want to progress to advanced operations.

•You want to check the Troubleshooting.

In these kinds of sit uations r efer t o O peratin g Ins truc tions (PDF forma t) contained
on the CD-ROM (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 i nstall m en u .

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 Read er 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 Mac intosh

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 5.1V
Power

Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording)

Camera effective
pixels

: 14,100,000 pixels

Image senso r: 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 15,100 ,000pixels,
Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm

Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Extended optical
zoom: Max. 10.5k

Focus range:

Shutter system:

1.0 W (When playing back)

Primary color filter
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/

F2.2 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)

(When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)
Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to
Macro/Intelligent Auto:
3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶
Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above
settings.

Electronic shutte riMechanical shutter

¶

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Burst recording Burst spe ed (Burst number/maximum recordable pixels)

For mechanical
shutter:

For electronic
shutter:

During motion
picture recording:

Minimum
illuminance: Approx. 6 lx (when i-low light is used）
Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second

Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/

Metering mode: Multi ple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor: 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)

Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Microphone: Stereo

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

Recording file format

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

audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,
Motion pictures

with audio: AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG

2 frames/sec (Max. 100 frames/14 M),
5 frames/sec (Max. 100 frames/14 M),
10 frames/sec (Max. 15 frames/14 M)

40 frames/sec (Max. 50 frames/5 M),
60 frames/sec (Max. 60 frames/3.5 M)

2 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 M),
5 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 M),
10 frames/sec (Max. 40 frames/3.5 M)

[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,
60 seconds

Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV)

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

Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 7.4 m (24.2 feet) (Wide)

SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresp onding

based on “Exif 2.3” standard)r“QuickTime”

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Interface

Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/
audio: NTSC

Terminal

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

Dimensions: Approx. 103.5 mm (W)k55.8 mm (H)k24.5 mm (D)

Mass (weight): Approx. 176 g/0.39 lb (with card and battery)
Operating

temperature:
Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH
Language select: [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]

Audio line output (monaura l )

[4.08q (W)k2.20q(H)k0.97q (D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)

Approx. 155 g/0.34 lb (excluding card and battery)
0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

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Battery Charger
(Panasonic

DE-A59B): Informati on for your safety
Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2A

Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A

Equipment mobility: Movable

Battery Pack
(lithium-ion)

(Panasonic
DMW-BCF10PP): Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/940 mAh

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Digital Camera Accessory System

Accessory#

DMW-AC5PP

DMW-BCF10PP

DMW-DCC4

RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K

RP-SDR08GU1A
RP-SDR04GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A

RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card

DC Coupler

Battery Pack

Description

AC Adaptor

HDMI mini Cable

Illustration

Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change.

¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Pana sonic

DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

• NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between count ries.
Consult your local dealer.

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

OR

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

OR

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.

First Last

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone#:
Day

( )

Night

()

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
MasterCard

Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

2. Items Ordered
QuantityAccessory # Price EachDescription Total Price

6.95

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

1. Digital Camera Model #

Discover

Expiration Date

Credit Card #

Customer Signature

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Wa y, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consume r Electronics Company (referred to as “the
warrantor”) will, for the leng th of the period indicated on the chart below, which
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a
refurbished equivalent va lue product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Digital Still Camera 1 year 1 year
CCD 6 months 90 days
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable

Battery Pack (defe ctive exchange)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor . During the
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Wa rranty
excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and
cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United S t ates or Pue rto Rico. This warranty is extended on ly to the
original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

90 days Not Applicable

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Mail-In Service

For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the
product prepaid to:

Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
panacare

@us.panasonic.com

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories , and send it
prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. If Lithium Ion
batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion
Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by
US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent
short-circuiti ng and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.
Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime
phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required
under the Limited W arranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF
OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND
PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR
OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in
shipment, or failures which ar e caus ed by pro duct s no t s upplied by the warra nt or,
or failures which result from accid ents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installat ion, set-up adj ustment s, misadjust ment of
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service
by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authoriz ed Servicer, or
damage that is at tr i b utab le to acts of God.

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this e xcludes da mages for lost t ime, tr avel to a nd fro m the serv icer,
loss of or damage to me dia or ima ges , da ta or o ther me mory or rec or ded c ontent .
The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exc lusion or limit ation of inci dent a l or cons equent ial
damages, or limitations on ho w lo ng an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the
problem is not handled to your sati sfaction, then write to the warran tor's
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Acces sories; or make
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at :

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Acce ssories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visi ting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
[e-mail]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Exp ress, and Personal
Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

As of November 2009

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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

 Panasonic Corporation 2010

Printed in Japan

• The “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

• VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corpora tion.

• HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.

•

Other names, company name s, and produc t names printed in these instructions
are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information
may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

.