PANASONIC DMCFZ100EF, DMCFZ100EG, DMCFZ100EB, DMCFZ100EP User Manual
Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ100
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide ..............................................5
Standard Accessories ...............................7
Names of the Components .......................8
Rotating the LCD monitor........................11
Operating the Rear Dial ..........................12
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Lens Hood.........................15
Preparation
Charging the Battery ...............................16
• Approximate recording time and
number of recordable pictures ..........19
Inserting and Removing
the Card (optional)/the Battery................21
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........23
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................25
• Changing the clock setting ................26
Setting the Menu.....................................27
• Setting menu items ...........................28
• Using the quick menu .......................30
About the Setup Menu ............................31
Holding and using your camera ..............41
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode, and record
still picture or motion picture ...................45
• Taking the still picture .......................47
• Recording the motion picture ............47
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............48
• Scene Detection................................ 49
• AF Tracking Function........................50
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ......51
Taking pictures with your favourite
settings (Programme AE Mode)..............53
• Focusing ...........................................54
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When the subject is not in focus
(such as when it is not in the centre
of the composition of the picture you
want to take)
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......55
• Programme shift................................56
Taking Pictures with the Zoom................57
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom .....................57
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Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................60
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback) ................................61
• Using the Playback Zoom .................62
• Enlarge the focus point
(display focus point)..........................63
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode .....63
Deleting Pictures.....................................64
• To delete a single picture..................64
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To delete multiple pictures (up to 100)
or all the pictures
................................65
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..........66
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
• Switching to the appropriate
flash setting.......................................69
Taking Close-up Pictures........................74
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........75
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer.........77
Compensating the Exposure ...................78
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........79
Setting the Light Sensitivity .....................80
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........82
Taking pictures by specifying
the aperture/shutter speed ......................85
• Aperture-Priority AE .........................85
• Shutter-Priority AE ...........................85
Taking picture by setting the exposure
manually..................................................86
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed .........87
Taking pictures while adjusting colour
(My Colour Mode)....................................88
• Adjusting the custom settings to
achieve desired effects .....................90
Taking expressive portraits and landscape
pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
• [PORTRAIT]......................................92
• [SCENERY].......................................93
• [SPORTS] .........................................93
• [CLOSE-UP]......................................94
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................95
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene Mode) .................96
• [PANORAMA ASSIST]......................97
• [PARTY] ............................................98
• [CANDLE LIGHT] ..............................98
• [BABY1]/ [BABY2] .............................99
• [PET] ...............................................100
• [SUNSET]........................................100
• [HIGH SENS.] .................................100
• [FLASH BURST] .............................101
• [PANNING]......................................102
• [STARRY SKY] ...............................103
• [FIREWORKS] ................................104
• [BEACH]..........................................105
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• [SNOW]...........................................105
• [AERIAL PHOTO] ...........................105
• [PHOTO FRAME]............................105
• [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] ...................106
Recording Motion Picture......................107
• Taking pictures or taking pictures
with Burst while recording Motion
Pictures...........................................110
• Changing [REC MODE] and
[REC QUALITY]..............................111
Recording Motion Picture with
Manual Settings
(Creative Motion Picture Mode) ............114
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings)................116
Taking pictures in Custom Mode...........117
Change tone of the colour for the picture
to be taken (Film Mode)
• Adjusting each Film Mode to
the desired setting ..........................119
• Multi Film Bracket ...........................120
Taking a picture with Face Recognition
function..................................................121
• Face Settings..................................122
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity........................................125
• Auto Registration ............................126
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations ..........................................127
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Recording which Day of the Vacation
and the Location of the Vacation
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Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time)
Using the [REC] Mode menu ................132
• [FILM MODE]..................................132
• [ASPECT RATIO]............................132
• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................133
• [QUALITY].......................................134
• [SENSITIVITY] ................................135
• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................135
• [WHITE BALANCE].........................136
• [FACE RECOG.] .............................139
• [AF MODE]......................................139
• [PRE AF].........................................142
• [AF/AE LOCK].................................143
• [METERING MODE] .......................144
• [I.EXPOSURE]
(Intelligent exposure adjustment)....144
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ......................145
• [I.RESOLUTION].............................145
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................146
• [STABILIZER] .................................146
• [AF ASSIST LAMP].........................147
• [FLASH] ..........................................147
• [FLASH SYNCHRO] .......................148
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................148
• [CONVERSION]..............................149
• [CLOCK SET]..................................149
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Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode menu ...........................................150
• [REC MODE]...................................150
• [REC QUALITY] ..............................150
• [EXPOSURE MODE] ......................150
• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................151
• [WIND CUT] ....................................151
• [ZOOM MIC]....................................151
Entering Text.........................................152
Playing Back Burst Pictures ..................153
Editing Burst Pictures............................155
Playing Back Motion Pictures................157
• Motion pictures................................157
• Playing Back
[HIGH SPEED MOVIE] ...................158
Creating Still Pictures From
a Motion Picture ....................................159
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show)..........................................160
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back
([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY])
• [MODE PLAY] .................................162
• [CATEGORY PLAY] ........................163
• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................164
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu .....165
• [CALENDAR]...................................165
• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................166
• [VIDEO DIVIDE] ..............................167
• [TEXT STAMP]................................168
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[RESIZE] Reducing the picture size
(number of pixels)
• [CROPPING]...................................172
• [LEVELING].....................................174
• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................175
• [FAVORITE] ....................................176
• [PRINT SET] ...................................177
• [PROTECT].....................................179
• [DELETE] ........................................180
• [FACE REC EDIT]...........................181
• [COPY]............................................182
.................................162
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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on
a TV Screen ..........................................183
• Playing back pictures using
the AV cable (supplied)...................183
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot ................184
• Playing back on the TV with
HDMI socket ................................... 185
Saving the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures......................................190
• Copy the playback image using
an AV cable .................................... 190
•
Copying to a PC using
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition”
Connecting to a PC ...............................192
Printing the Pictures..............................196
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it .........................................197
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them...................................198
• Print Settings...................................199
....191
Others
Using the Conversion Lens (optional)
Using the Protector/Filter (optional) ......204
Using an external flash (optional)..........205
Using the Remote Shutter (optional)..... 207
Using the External
Microphone (optional) ...........................208
Screen Display ......................................209
Cautions for Use ...................................212
Message Display...................................217
Troubleshooting ....................................220
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time .....................230
.....202
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Before Use
90°
Before Use
Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P16)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
Insert the battery and the card.
(P21)
• When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P23) Refer to P24
when you use a card.
plug-in type
inlet type
Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
1 Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P47)
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Before Use
Play back the pictures.
1 Press [(].
2 Select the picture you want to view.
(P60)
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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
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was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
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Names of the Components
1 Lens (P213)
2Flash (P69)
3 Self-Timer indicator (P77)
AF assist lamp (P147)
4 Lens hood attachment part (P15)
5 [Q.MENU] button (P30)/Delete button (P64)
6 [DISPLAY] button (P66)
7 LCD monitor (P66, 209)
8 Flash open button (P69)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P44)
10 Viewfinder (P44, 209)
11 [EVF/LCD] button (P44)
12 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P50, 140, 143)
13 Rear dial (P56, 61, 62, 75, 78, 85, 86, 114)
Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
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Refer to P12 for operation of the rear dial.
14 Playback button (P60)
15 [MENU/SET] button (P25)
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16 Cursor buttons
2/ Self-Timer button (P77)
4/ Function button (P32)
Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode
menu that is used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE
BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/
1/ISO (P80)
3/ Exposure compensation (P78)/
Auto Bracket (P79)/Flash output adjustment (P72)
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
17 Stereo microphone (P108)
18 Zoom lever (P57)
19 Shutter button (P47, 48)
20 Motion picture button (P47, 107)
21 Burst Mode button (P82)
22 Power lamp (P45)
23 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25)
24 Mode dial (P45)
25 Hot Shoe (P205, 208)
26 [MIC/REMOTE] terminal door
27 Shoulder strap eyelet (P14)
28 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P207, 208)
29 [HDMI] socket (P185, 187)
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P183, 190, 193, 196)
31 Terminal door
32 [FOCUS] button (P50, 76, 141)
33 Focus selector switch (P74, 75)
or
33
Press 4
26
27
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
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29
30
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34 Speaker (P157)
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35
37
38
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36
35 Lens barrel (P204)
36 Release lever (P21)
37 Tripod receptacle (P216)
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When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is
stable when the camera is attached to it.
38 Card/Battery door (P21)
39 DC coupler cover (P22)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
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the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and
AC adaptor (optional) are used. For
connection details, refer to P22.
Before Use
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Before Use
Rotating the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180o forwards.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Rotation range of the LCD monitor
∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫ Vertical rotating direction
4 Maximum 180o
5 180o
It can be rotated 180o forwards.
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6 90o
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It can only be rotated 90o towards you.
Note
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Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be
careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.
• Be careful as this unit may get scratched if you rotate the LCD
monitor without opening the LCD monitor fully.
• Check that the terminal door is closed when rotating the LCD
monitor. The terminal door may get damaged or LCD monitor may
get scratched if you rotate the LCD monitor with the terminal door
opened.
• When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some
distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no effect on the taken pictures
or playback.
• When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing
inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.
• Be careful as the rotation sound will be recorded when the LCD monitor is rotated during
motion picture recording.
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Before Use
Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
Example of operation during recording/playback
screen
1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”
Adjusting of Programme
Shift (P56), Manual
Focus (P75), Aperture
1
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(P85), Shutter Speed
(P85), selection of items
when burst is set, etc.
Forwarding/rewinding of
pictures during 1 Screen
Playback (P60),
2
¢
Multi-playback/Calendar
Search (P61), Playback
Zoom (P62)
A Rear dial
¢1 Recording
¢2 Playback
Note
The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture
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recording.
Switching to
Compensating the
Exposure (P78) etc.
Picture selection during
Multi-Playback and
Calendar Search
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Before Use
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
∫ Lens Cap
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When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of
the lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the
camera.
Pass the same string
through the hole on the
lens cap.
Attach the lens cap.
• Detach the lens cap before turning on the
camera in the Recording Mode.
• Do not hang or swing around this unit with
the lens cap string attached.
• Make sure to detach the lens cap when
turning the power [ON] or zooming.
• Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
• Since the lens cap string is long, be careful
not to let it get tangled with the shoulder
strap or let it hit the tripod during motion
picture recording.
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Before Use
∫ Shoulder Strap
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We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the
shoulder strap eyelet.
Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper
and fasten the shoulder strap.
A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more.
• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera
being careful not to twist it.
• Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the
camera.
• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on
the outside.
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Before Use
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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
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Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
1 Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom.
2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops with a "click".
3 Check that the marks A on the lens hood and the lens barrel are aligned.
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Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood
1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it.
2 Reverse the lens hood and then insert the lens hood into the lens with the short
sides at the top and bottom.
Screw the lens hood into the lens barrel in the direction indicated by the arrow, ensuring
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that the two parts mesh together properly.
3 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
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Attach the lens cap.
• When temporarily storing the lens hood, check that it is firmly attached.
Note
When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may
•
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.
• For details on how to attach the MC protector, ND filter and PL filter, refer to P204.
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Preparation
Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery 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 manufactured by other companies and are not genuine
Panasonic products.
∫ Charging
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The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
Attach the battery paying attention to
the direction of the battery.
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Preparation
90°
plug-in type
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
• Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket
and detach the battery after charging is
completed.
• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC
input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the
right.
inlet type
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator
charging has completed without any problem.
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
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– 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.
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
A is turned on and charging will start.
A of the charger will turn off once the
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Preparation
∫ Charging
Charging time Approx. 155 min
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the
same as above.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power
•
lamp also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
The battery may be warm after use, during charging, immediately after charging etc. The
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camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
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Preparation
Approximate recording time and number of recordable pictures
∫ Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording time Approx. 205 min
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
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• Temperature: 23 oC/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. (When the Optical Image
Stabilizer Function is set to [AUTO].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approx. 410 pictures
(By CIPA standard in Programme
AE Mode)
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Preparation
∫ Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Playback time Approx. 330 min
Note
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
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environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P32).
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Preparation
B
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery
• Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
• Close the flash.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• 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.
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The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
OPEN
LOCK
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
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LOCK
OPEN
Preparation
Note
Remove the battery after use.
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• Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be
stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• Remove the card or battery after turning off the power, with the power lamp completely turned
off and the lens barrel retracted completely. (The camera may not function properly, or the card
or recorded contents may be damaged.)
∫ Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery
The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used
with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler
(optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot
be used by itself.
Preparation:
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Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the
lens barrel is retracted.
• Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and a wall
outlet.
Connect the DC coupler to the AC adaptor and
the camera.
A Card/battery door
B DC coupler
C DC coupler cover
D AC adaptor
E AC cable
1 Pull open the Card/battery door and the
DC coupler cover.
2 Insert the DC coupler into this unit.
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Insert by pushing the centre of the DC coupler.
• Press on the DC coupler until it is locked by lever 1.
3 Pull out the cable through the opening as shown in the illustration and then
close the Card/battery door.
Be careful not to catch the cable when closing the Card/battery door.
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Note
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).
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• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital
camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed.
• Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
• We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when
recording motion pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a
power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will
not be recorded.
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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
The following operations can be performed using this unit.
When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in
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the built-in memory and played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.
• When using the built-in memory
k
>ð (access indication
• When using the card
† (access indication
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
the card).
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P182)
• Memory size: Approx. 40 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• 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.
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Built-in Memory
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Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card which can be
used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to
2GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB
to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
•
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.
• 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
Remarks
• 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
[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
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with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P39)]. Furthermore, do not
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card.
We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation. (P39)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Cursor buttons
• The lens barrel extends.
• If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET].
4.
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:
:
Press 2/1 to select the items (year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format), and
press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P130)
•
Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format,
midnight is displayed as AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display
format is common in the US and elsewhere.
• You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
• Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on,
and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the
below.
“Changing the clock setting” procedure
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P28)
It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.
•
• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
Note
The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
•
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P168) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.
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Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures
and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
! [REC] Mode menu (P132 to 149)
• This menu lets you
set the colouring,
sensitivity, aspect
ratio, number of
pixels and other
aspects of the
pictures you are
recording.
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
(P150 to 151)
• This menu lets you
set the [REC MODE],
[REC QUALITY], and
other aspects for
motion picture
recording.
[SETUP] menu (P31 to 40)
• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you
to operate the camera.
• [SETUP] menu can be set from either Recording Mode or Playback
Mode.
[MODE] Playback Mode menu
(P63, 160 to 164)
• This menu lets you
select the setting of
the playback
methods such as
playback or slide
show of only the
pictures set as
[FAVORITE].
( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P165 to 182)
• This menu lets you
set the Protection,
Cropping or Print
Settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.
Note
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
[FAVORITE PLAY] is not displayed when [FAVORITE] in [SETUP] menu has not been set
to [ON]. (P39)
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CUST
M
D
F
E
C
Setting menu items
This section describes how to select the Programme AE Mode (P53), and the same
setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [PLAYBACK] menu and
[SETUP] menu as well.
Example:To change the [AF MODE] from [
Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face Detection) in
Programme AE Mode with the focus selector switch set to [AF].
Turn the camera on.
A Mode dial
B [MENU/SET] button
• The lens barrel extends.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
• To set the playback menu, proceed to step 3 by
pressing the [(].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
C Menu toggle icon
D Menu item
E Settings
F Menu screen page
• You can easily switch menu screen pages by rotating
the zoom lever.
Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 to
move to the second screen.
Press 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/4 to select [š].
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Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
2 Press 2.
3 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ].
4 Press 1.
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Select a menu item next and set it.
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A
Using the quick menu
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
•
Press [Q.MENU] when recording.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item
and the setting and then press [MENU/
SET] to close the menu.
A The items to be set and the settings are
displayed.
• You can set the following items in detail by pressing [DISPLAY].
[WHITE BALANCE] (P136)/[AF MODE] (P139)
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