Panasonic DMC-L10 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-L10K

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com

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Before Use

Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated 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.

Model No.

Serial No.

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.

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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RBRC

Li-ion

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.

• 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.

• Four Thirds

is a trademark.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

• Elmar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

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

Before Use

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.

Warn ing

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

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Before Use

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

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.

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Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-L10 Responsible party: Panasonic

Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

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.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal 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.

∫ 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 pack with 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.

Before Use

∫ 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.

Battery charger

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

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V 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.

• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

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∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the

camera by dropping it etc.

This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into

contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

• This unit is not waterproof. If rain water or other drops of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a dry cloth.

• Do not put your hands inside the mirror. Do not press, push or use a

blower brush to forcefully blow air on the shutter curtains as they are very thin. Be careful as they may get scratched, bent or damaged.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens

is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for

Use”. (P134)

∫ About cards that can be used in this

unit

You can use an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard.

• When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) – MultiMediaCard (still pictures only)

More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit.

• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

• A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.

(This Site is English only.)

co.jp/pavc/global/cs

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Contents

Before Use

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

Preparation

Standard Accessories .............................. 9

Names of the Components .................... 11

Rotating the LCD monitor ......................13

About the Lens .......................................13

Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................14

Attaching the Lens Hood .......................15

Attaching the Strap ................................16

Attaching the Eyepiece Cap ..................17

Attaching the Magnifier Eye Cup ...........18

Charging the Battery with

the Charger ............................................18

About the Battery (charging/number of

recordable pictures) ...............................19

Inserting/Removing the Battery ............. 21

Inserting/Removing the Card

(Optional) ...............................................22

About the Card (optional) .......................23

Turning the Camera On .........................24

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ............... 24

• Changing the clock setting ............... 25

About the Mode Dial ..............................25

Setting the Menu .................................... 26

About the Setup Menu ...........................28

Switching between the Viewfinder

Display/Live View Display ......................32

Basic

Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder ....... 35

• Tips for taking good pictures

with Viewfinder ................................35

• Making the Viewfinder easier to see

(Diopter adjustment) ........................35

• Changing the information display

on the LCD monitor .........................36

• Making the LCD monitor screen

easier to see ....................................36

Matching the Focus and the Exposure Automatically

(AF: Auto Focus/Program AE mode) ..... 36

• Taking good pictures .......................39

• Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC) (When taking pictures with

the Viewfinder) .................................39

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ................40

Aperture-priority AE ...............................41

Shutter-priority AE .................................42

Manual Exposure ................................... 42

Compensating the Exposure .................44

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus .......45

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ...............47

Playing Back Pictures ............................ 48

• Changing the Information Displayed

on the playback screen .................... 48

Deleting Pictures ....................................49

Using the Playback Zoom ......................51

Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi

Playback) ...............................................52

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

(Calendar Playback) ..............................53

Advanced

Taking Pictures with Live View ..............54

• Tips for taking good pictures

with Live View ..................................54

• Changing the Information

Displayed .........................................55

• Brightening the LCD Monitor ........... 56

• LCD Monitor .....................................57

• Auto focus when taking pictures

with Live View ..................................58

• AF mode when taking pictures

with Live View ..................................60

• Manual focus when taking pictures

with Live View ..................................62

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

Flash ......................................................64

• Adjusting the flash output ................68

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

•

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock) .........................................69

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .........71

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ....... 72

..... 68

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ........ 74

Adjusting the White Balance .................. 75

• Resetting the white balance ............76

• Setting the color temperature .......... 77

• Finely adjusting the white balance ... 77

Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 78

• Setting the maximum sensitivity

setting .............................................. 80

Deciding the Method to Measure

Brightness (Metering mode) .................. 81

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) ................ 82

Taking pictures in Custom mode ........... 83

Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene

mode) .....................................................84

• [PORTRAIT] ....................................85

• [SCENERY] ..................................... 85

• [MACRO] .........................................86

• [SPORTS] ........................................87

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ........................ 87

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) ............... 88

• [SUNSET] ........................................89

• [FOOD] ...........................................89

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] ............................89

• [PET] ................................................90

Menu Settings

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................. 91

• [FILM MODE] ...................................92

• [ASPECT] ........................................94

• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ................... 94

• [OIS MODE] ..................................... 96

• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] ............................97

• [D.ZOOM] .......................................98

• [FLASH] ........................................... 99

• [FLASH SYNC.] ...............................99

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ...........................99

• [MULTI. EXPO.] ............................. 100

• [BURST RATE] ..............................102

• [AUTO BRACKET] ......................... 102

• [SELF-TIMER] ...............................102

• [MIRROR UP] ................................ 102

• [COLOR SPACE] ...........................103

• [LONG SHTR NR] .........................103

Using the [CUSTOM MENU] ............... 104

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Using the [PLAY] mode menu ............. 108

• [SLIDE SHOW] .............................. 109

• [FAVORITE] ................................... 110

• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] .......... 111

• [DPOF PRINT] ............................... 112

• [PROTECT] ....................................114

• [RESIZE] ........................................115

• [TRIMMING] ...................................116

• [ASPECT CONV.] ..........................117

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ..............................118

Printing the Pictures ............................. 120

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen .................................................124

Others

Using the External Flash ......................125

Using the MC Protector/PL Filter ......... 126

Using the Remote Shutter ................... 127

Using the AC Adaptor ..........................128

Displaying the Time at the Travel

Destination (World Time) ..................... 129

Screen Display ..................................... 131

Cautions for Use ..................................134

Message Display .................................137

Troubleshooting ...................................139

Number of recordable pictures ............144

Specifications .......................................147

Digital Camera Accessory System ...... 150

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) .......................... 151

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only) ....................................152

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ........153

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only) ....................................155

Index ....................................................158

Preparation

Standard Accessories

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

Preparation

DE-A38F

K1HA08CD0013 VFC4268

VGQ8990

K2CA2EA00002 K1HA08CD0015

VKF4091

DMW-BLA13PP

VYC0972

VYC0973

VFC4206

VYF3160

VFC4185

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1 Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14–50 mm/ F3.8– 5.6/ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Battery Pack

(This is referred to as battery in these operating instructions.)

4 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(This is referred to as charger in these

operating instructions.) 5 AC Cable 6 Video Cable 7 USB Connection Cable 8CD-ROM 9Strap 10 Eyepiece Cap

(This is attached to the strap at the time

of purchase.) 11 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at

the time of purchase.) 12 Lens Hood 13 Magnifier Eye Cup 14 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable

lens at the time of purchase.) 15 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable

lens at the time of purchase.) 16 Lens Storage Bag

further information about obtaining replacement parts.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

• For information about optional

accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P150)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in

the USA 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

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Names of the Components

∫ Camera body

1 Front dial (P41, 42, 45, 51) 2 AF assist lamp (P106)

Self-timer indicator (P74) 3 Flash (P64) 4 Mirror 5 Lens fitting mark (P14) 6 Mount 7 Lens lock pin 8 Lens release button (P15)

5876

AFS

AFL

AFC

AEL

15109 11

17 1918

20 21

9 [LIVE VIEW] button (P34, 54) 10 Eye cup (P17) 11 Viewfinder (P32, 35, 131) 12 Diopter adjustment dial (P35) 13 Focus mode lever (P36, 40, 45, 58, 60,

62) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P69) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P24) 16 Rear dial (P42, 44, 51, 52, 116) 17 LCD monitor (P33, 36, 48, 54, 55, 56,

57, 131)

18 Playback button (P48, 49, 51, 52, 53,

124) 19 [DISPLAY] button (P36, 48, 55)

[LCD MODE] button (P56) 20 [FUNC] button (P91) 21 Delete button (P49) 22 Cursor buttons

3/ISO (P78)

2/AF mode (P60)

1/Metering mode (P81)

4/WB (White balance) (P75)

23 [MENU/SET] button (P24)

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7 8

27 29 3228 27

3130

24 Flash Open Lever (P64) 25 Drive mode lever

Single (P36): Burst (P71): Auto bracket (P72):

Self-timer (P74): 26 Shutter button (P36) 27 Strap eyelet (P16) 28 Focus distance reference mark (P46) 29 Hot shoe (P125) 30 Mode dial (P25) 31 Status indicator (P24) 32 [FILM MODE] button (P93)

3 3 3

36 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P118, 120, 124) 37 [REMOTE] socket (P127) 38 Terminal door 39 Card door (P22) 40 DC cable cover (P128)

∫ Lens

“LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14–50 mm/ F3.8–5.6/ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

45 46

434241

41 Lens surface 42 Zoom ring (P47, 97, 98) 43 Focus ring (P45, 62) 44 [O.I.S.] switch (P14) 45 Contact point 46 Lens fitting mark (P14)

33 3534

33 Battery door (P21) 34 Open/Close lever (P21) 35 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure it is stable when the camera is attached to it.

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∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P18, 128)

49 5048

47 Power input socket [AC IN] 48 [CHARGE] indicator 49 Power output socket [DC OUT] 50 Battery holder

Preparation

Rotating the LCD monitor

At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is set inside the frame of the camera body. Move the LCD monitor in the directions shown in the figure below.

1 Open the LCD monitor opening knob

A with your finger.

2 It can be rotated 180o forwards.

• It can only be rotated 90o towards you.

3 Return the monitor to its original

position.

• Refer to the following for details on how to rotate the LCD monitor.

LCD monitor rotation direction

1 Maximum 180o 2 270o

About the Lens

You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds Mount)” with this unit. Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work.

∫ “Four Thirds Mount”

This is the lens mount standard for the “Four Thirds System”. These are interchangeable lenses newly developed specifically for the optical design requirements of digital cameras.

Using a lens other than the supplied lens

∫

• Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as contrast AF (P58), the direction detection function (P35) and OIS mode (P96).

• The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.

• The camera automatically switches to phase difference AF [ ] (P59) if you use a lens that does not support contrast AF (P58) even if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ ] (P58). Check the following for compatible lenses.

∫ Lenses that support contrast AF and

the direction detection function

(As of October 2007)

The compatible lenses are L-RS014050 (supplied lens) and L-RS014150 (November 2007 planned release). Refer to the catalog, website etc. for the latest information.

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

∫ Attaching a lens to the camera body

1 Turn the lens rear cap A and the

body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mirror.

2 Align the lens fitting marks C

(red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

3 Detach the lens cap.

∫ Optical image stabilizer

The supplied lens has an optical image stabilizer function. The optical image stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body.

Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].

• Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.

• Check that the lens is attached correctly.

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• You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [OIS MODE] in the [REC] mode menu. (P96) It is set to [MODE1] at the time of purchase.

• We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [OFF], [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

∫ Detaching a lens from the camera

body

• Check that the camera is turned off.

1 Attach the lens cap.

2 Press the lens release button D

while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it.

• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Insert the lens hood on the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom and then turn it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.

• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

• Detach the lens cap before taking pictures.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the lens rear cap and the body cap.

A Fit to the mark.

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∫ 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

attach it in the same way as shown previously.

• Attach the lens cap.

• When temporarily storing the lens

hood, check that it is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.

Attaching the Strap

1 Pass the strap through the strap

eyelet on the camera body.

A Eyepiece cap

• Attach the strap so that the side with the eyepiece cap attached to it is near the Viewfinder.

2 Pass the end of the strap through

the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

• Hold the short sides of the lens hood when attaching or detaching it.

• When taking pictures with the flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the screen 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 and the PL filter, refer to P126.

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3 Pass the end of the strap through

the hole on the other side of the stopper.

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4 Pull the other side of the strap

and then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach

the other side of the strap.

• Be sure to follow the steps and attach the strap correctly.

• Check that the strap is firmly attached to the camera.

• Attach the strap so that the “L is on the outside.

UMIX” LOGO

Attaching the Eyepiece Cap

When taking pictures with your eye removed from the Viewfinder, light may enter the Viewfinder and affect the exposure and focus. Attach the eyepiece cap so that light does not enter the Viewfinder and prevent accurate exposure when taking pictures with Live View (P54) or the Self-timer (P74) and when using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P127).

∫ Attaching the eyepiece cap

1 Slide the eye cup from the bottom to

detach it.

2 Slide the eyepiece cap from the top.

• The eyepiece cap is attached to the strap.

∫ Attaching the eye cup

Slide the eye cup from the top.

• Be careful not to lose the eye cup.

• Consult the dealer if you lose the eye cup (VYQ4130).

• Keep the eyepiece cap out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

• Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Attaching the Magnifier Eye Cup

You can magnify the field of view of the Viewfinder by 1.2 times. This makes it easier to fix the focus when taking pictures with manual focus and taking close-up pictures.

∫ Attaching the magnifier eye cup

1 Slide the eye cup from the bottom to

detach it.

2 Slide the magnifier eye cup from the

top.

∫ Attaching the eye cup

Slide the eye cup from the top.

Charging the Battery with the Charger

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

1 Connect the AC cable.

• The battery cannot be charged when

the DC cable (DMW-DCC1; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.

2 Align the battery with the marks

on the charger and then place it straight into the charger. Check that it is firmly attached.

• Keep the magnifier eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

• Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights green.

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3 Detach the battery after charging

is completed.

• Charging is completed when the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after about 140 minutes).

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

• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the AC cable from the electrical outlet.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.

• The battery can be charged even if it is not fully discharged.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• Use the charger indoors.

• Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC cable is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

About the Battery

(charging/number of recordable

pictures)

∫ Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen.

• The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery. [This does not appear when using the AC adaptor. (P128)]

∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures when using the Viewfinder (By CIPA standard in program AE mode)

Number of recordable pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (128 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Using the supplied lens.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1])

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

• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.

¢ The number of recordable pictures

decreases in Auto power LCD mode or Power LCD mode. (P56)

• CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.

Approx. 450 pictures (Approx. 225 min)

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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. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 120.]

The number of recordable pictures when using the LCD monitor (Live View) (The conditions are the same as the CIPA standard.)

Number of recordable

Approx. 280 pictures (Approx. 140 min)

pictures

Playback time

Playback time Approx. 280 min

The number of recordable pictures and the playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions of the unit and the storing conditions of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 140 min

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BLA13PP) are the same as above.

• The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts.

∫ Charging conditions

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding).

• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted.

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

• The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the [CHARGE] indicator will light up and normal charging will start.

• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

• 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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Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

1 Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow (OPEN side) and then open the battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLA13PP).

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

2 Insert:

Insert the charged battery fully until it clicks.

Remove: Push the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove.

3 1:

Close the battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (CLOSE side) and then close it firmly.

• Remove the battery after use.

• Do not remove the card or the battery while the card is being accessed. The data may be damaged. (P23)

• Do not remove the battery with the camera turned on since 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.

• Be careful of the direction indicated by the mark [ ] on the battery when inserting the battery.

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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

• Prepare a card. (optional)

1 Slide the card door to open it.

2 Insert:

Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked.

Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

3 1:

Close the card door. 2: Slide the card door to the end and then close it firmly.

• If the card door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card and insert it again.

• Always turn the camera off before opening the card door.

• The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on.

• We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. (P6)

• Check the direction of the card.

• Do not touch the connection terminals

on the back side of the card.

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

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About the Card

125

ISO

100

F5.6P

STANDARD

(optional)

∫ Access to the card

The card access indication A lights when pictures are being recorded onto the card.

Preparation

• The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card is fast. Both types of card are equipped with a Write-Protect switch A that prevents writing and formatting the card. (If the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is slid to the other side, these functions become available.)

F5.6

ISO

100

125

STANDARD

B When taking pictures with Live View When the card access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the card is being formatted (P32). Do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the battery or the card.

• shake or impact the camera.

• disconnect the DC cable (DMW-DCC1; optional) if you use the AC adaptor (P128).

The card and the data may be damaged or the camera may not operate normally.

∫ Card (optional)

• The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. Read P6 for information about cards that can be used in this unit.

• The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.

• This unit (SDHC compatible equipment) is compatible with SD Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is also compatible with SDHC Memory Cards based on SD Memory Card Specifications and formatted in FAT32 system.

• You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used. If you also order a photo studio to print pictures, ask the photo studio before printing.) (P6)

• Refer to P144 for information about the number of recordable pictures for each card.

• The data on 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. (P32)

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

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Turning the Camera On

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON].

• The status indicator A lights when you set the switch to [ON]. The status indicator blinks if the remaining battery power becomes low.

• The camera turns off when you set the switch to [OFF].

Dust reduction function

When the camera is turned on, the dust reduction function is automatically activated to shake off any dust on the front part of the image sensor.

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫ Initial setting

The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons

1 Press [MENU/SET].

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the

date and time.

: :

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A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P129)

2/1: Select the desired item. 3/4: Set the display order for the

date and time.

: Cancel without setting the

clock.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to set.

Preparation

3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• Turn the camera off after finishing

setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct.

Changing the clock setting

1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the

menu.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select

[CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu [ ] and then press 1. (P28)

3 Set as shown on steps 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged, the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.) However the clock setting is canceled after this time. In this case, set the clock again.

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

• If the date is not set in the camera it will not be printed correctly when you use a photo printing service, even if the store provides a date printing option for your photographs. (P113)

• If the date is set in the camera it will be printed correctly even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera.

2 and 3.

About the Mode Dial

If you turn on this unit and then rotate the mode dial, you can switch to a scene mode etc. that matches your recording purpose.

∫ Switching the mode by rotating the

mode dial

Align a desired mode with part A.

Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360o)

∫ Basic

Program AE mode (P36)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

Auto mode (P40)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

Aperture-priority AE mode (P41)

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

Shutter-priority AE mode (P42)

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

Manual exposure mode (P42)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

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∫ Advanced

Custom mode (P83)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene mode (P88)

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

Advanced scene mode

Portrait mode (P85)

Use this mode to take pictures of people.

Scenery mode (P85)

Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.

Macro mode (P86)

This allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject.

Sports mode (P87)

Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.

Night portrait mode (P87)

Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people with night time scenery.

Setting the Menu

∫ Displaying the menu screens

Press [MENU/SET].

e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is displayed.

A Menu icons B Current page C Menu items and settings

• You can also rotate the front dial or the rear dial to select menu items and settings.

• The menu icons and the menu items that are displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial.

• If you set [MENU RESUME] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off.

∫ About the menu icons

[REC] mode menu (P91)

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[PLAY] mode menu (P108)

[SETUP] menu (P28)

[CUSTOM MENU] menu (P104)

[SCENE MODE] menu (P88)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

[CUSTOM MODE] menu (P83)

This is displayed when the mode dial is set to [ ].

[ ] means the Custom mode.

∫ Setting menu items

• The following example shows how to set [FLASH] when program AE mode [ ] is selected.

Press 3/4 to select the menu item.

Preparation

∫ Closing the menu screen

Press [MENU/SET].

• You can also press the shutter button

halfway to close the menu.

∫ Switching to other menus

(The screens show switching to the [SETUP] menu as an example.)

1 Press 2 on a menu screen.

• Press 4 at A to switch to the next

screen.

• You can also use the front dial or the rear dial to select a menu item.

2 Press 1.

3 Press 3/4 to select the setting.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

/SET

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

• If you want to switch to a different

menu, select the appropriate menu icon

in step

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About the Setup Menu

• Set items as required.

• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P29)

• [CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [POWER SAVE] are important items. Check their settings before using them.

[CLOCK SET]

(Changing the date and time.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Change date and time. (P24)

[AUTO REVIEW]

(Displaying the recorded picture.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.

[REVIEW]: This is useful for confirming

the composition of the whole screen.

[OFF] [1 SEC.] [2 SEC.] [3 SEC.]

[HOLD] The recorded picture

[ZOOM]: The recorded picture is

[OFF] [1 SEC.] [2 SEC.] [3 SEC.]

• If [ZOOM] is set to [OFF], the playback screen display can be switched during

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remains displayed.

enlarged 4 times and appears on the screen. This is useful for confirming the focus. The picture is not enlarged if you use burst mode or auto bracket.

auto review when taking pictures with the drive mode lever set to [ ] (P36) or [ ] (P74).

• When [HOLD] has been selected, the zoom time cannot be set.

• When [HOLD] has been selected, press the shutter button halfway to release the auto review.

• If you use burst mode (P71) or auto bracket (P72), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting for auto review. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P30) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when the auto review function is activated.

[POWER SAVE]

(Turning off this unit automatically.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF], [1MIN.], [2MIN.], [5MIN.], [10MIN.]

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn this unit off and on to cancel power save mode.

• Power save mode is not activated in the following cases. – When using the AC adaptor (P128) – When connecting to a PC or a printer – During a slide show

Preparation

[WORLD TIME] (P129)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

[]: Travel destination area []: Your home area

[MONITOR]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) The brightness of the screen can be adjusted in 7 steps.

[LCD AUTO]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) If you set [ON] and take pictures with the Viewfinder, the LCD monitor turns off while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

[OFF] [ON]

[BEEP]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep and the alarm beep.

[OFF] [ON]

[NO.RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P119)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first (P32) and then use [NO.RESET] to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will appear after this. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

[RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) The following settings are reset to the initial settings.

– [REC] mode menu settings – [SETUP]/[CUSTOM MENU] menu

settings

• [FAVORITE] (P110) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P111) is fixed to [ON].

• If the [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. – The birthday settings for [BABY1]/

[BABY2] (P89) and [PET] (P90) in scene

mode – [FILM MODE] (P92) – The [WORLD TIME] (P129) setting

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

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[USB MODE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). (P118, 120)

[ SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

[PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

[ PictBridge (PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system.

• When [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)” communication system.

[HIGHLIGHT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26)

[OFF] No highlight display [ON] When the auto review function

is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.

[ON]

[OFF]

• If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P44) referring to the histogram (P55) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture.

• There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white on the LCD monitor.

[VIDEO OUT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P26) Set to match the color television system in each country.

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC

system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL

system.

• Video output is available in playback mode only.

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