PANASONIC DMC-L10KEB, DMCL10K User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-L10K

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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

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Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

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.

• 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

• 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.

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 or incinerate.

is a trademark.

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Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

Before Use

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

∫ IMPORTANT

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

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

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY.

∫ Before use

Remove the connector cover.

∫ How to replace the fuse

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

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Before Use

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

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

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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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∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

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

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

∫ 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”. (P132)

∫ 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

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

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

Rotating the LCD monitor ...................... 12

About the Lens ....................................... 12

Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................ 13

Attaching the Lens Hood ....................... 14

Attaching the Strap ................................15

Attaching the Eyepiece Cap .................. 16

Attaching the Magnifier Eye Cup ........... 17

Charging the Battery with the Charger About the Battery (charging/

number of recordable pictures) .............. 18

Inserting/Removing the Battery ............. 19

Inserting/Removing the Card

(Optional) ...............................................20

About the Card (optional) ....................... 21

Turning the Camera On ......................... 22

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ............... 23

• Changing the clock setting ..............23

About the Mode Dial ..............................24

Setting the Menu ....................................25

About the Setup Menu ........................... 26

Switching between the Viewfinder

Display/Live View Display ...................... 31

Basic

Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder ....... 33

• Tips for taking good pictures

with Viewfinder ................................ 33

• Making the Viewfinder easier to

see (Diopter adjustment) .................33

• Changing the information display

on the LCD monitor ........................ 34

• Making the LCD monitor screen

easier to see ....................................34

Matching the Focus and the Exposure Automatically (AF: Auto Focus/

Programme AE mode) ...........................34

• Taking good pictures ....................... 37

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

the Viewfinder) ................................37

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Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ................ 38

Aperture-priority AE ............................... 39

Shutter-priority AE ................................. 40

Manual Exposure ...................................40

Compensating the Exposure ................. 42

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ....... 43

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............45

Playing Back Pictures ............................ 46

Changing the Information Displayed

• on the playback screen

Deleting Pictures ....................................47

Using the Playback Zoom ......................49

Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ..................................... 50

Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

(Calendar Playback) ..............................51

.....................46

Advanced

Taking Pictures with Live View .............. 52

• Tips for taking good pictures

with Live View ..................................52

• Changing the Information

Displayed ......................................... 53

• Brightening the LCD Monitor ........... 54

• LCD Monitor ..................................... 55

• Auto focus when taking pictures

with Live View ..................................56

• AF mode when taking pictures

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

• Manual focus when taking pictures

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

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

• Adjusting the flash output ................ 65

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

•

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock) ......................................... 67

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .........68

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ....... 70

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ........ 71

Adjusting the White Balance ..................73

• Resetting the white balance .............74

• Setting the colour temperature ........ 74

Finely adjusting the white balance

•

Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 76

• Setting the maximum sensitivity

setting ..............................................78

Deciding the Method to Measure

Brightness (Metering mode) .................. 79

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) ................80

.... 62

.....66

.....75

Taking pictures in Custom mode ...........81

Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode)

............. 82

• [PORTRAIT] .....................................83

• [SCENERY] ..................................... 83

• [MACRO] .........................................84

• [SPORTS] ........................................ 85

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

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) ...............86

• [SUNSET] ........................................87

• [FOOD] ...........................................87

• [BABY1]/[BABY2] .............................87

• [PET] ................................................88

Menu Settings

Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................89

• [FILM MODE] ...................................90

• [ASPECT] ........................................92

• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] ................... 92

• [OIS MODE] .....................................94

• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] ............................95

• [D.ZOOM] .......................................96

• [FLASH] ...........................................97

• [FLASH SYNC.] ...............................97

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ...........................97

• [MULTI. EXPO.] ...............................98

• [BURST RATE] ..............................100

• [AUTO BRACKET] .........................100

• [SELF-TIMER] ...............................100

• [MIRROR UP] ................................100

• [COLOR SPACE] ...........................101

• [LONG SHTR NR] ..........................101

Using the [CUSTOM MENU] ............... 102

Using the [PLAY] mode menu ............. 106

• [SLIDE SHOW] ..............................107

• [FAVORITE] ...................................108

• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] ..........109

• [DPOF PRINT] ...............................110

• [PROTECT] ....................................112

• [RESIZE] ........................................113

• [TRIMMING] ...................................114

• [ASPECT CONV.] ..........................115

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC ..............................116

Printing the Pictures .............................118

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen .................................................122

Others

Using the External Flash ...................... 123

Using the MC Protector/PL Filter .........124

Using the Remote Shutter ...................125

Using the AC Adaptor .......................... 126

Displaying the Time at the Travel

Destination (World Time) .....................127

Screen Display .....................................129

Cautions for Use ..................................132

Message Display ................................. 135

Troubleshooting ...................................137

Number of recordable pictures ............. 142

Specifications .......................................145

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

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

• Visit our website for product information

• E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

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

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

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

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

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

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Preparation

Accessories

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

DE-A38G

K1HA08CD0013

VGQ8990

K2CT3CA00004

VKF4091

DMW-BLA13E

K1HA08CD0015

VFC4268

VYC0972

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VYC0973

VFC4206

VYF3160

VFC4185

∫ Standard Accessories

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 Mains Lead 6 Video Cable 7 USB Connection Cable 8 CD-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

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.

• SD memory card is not supplied with

the camera.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service

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

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∫ Optional Accessories

• Lithium Ion Battery DMW-BLA13E

•Flash DMW-FL500 DMW-FL360

• MC Protector DMW-LMCH67

• PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL67

• Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1

• Leather Bag DMW-BAL1

•Strap DMW-SSTL1

• DC Cable DMW-DCC1

• Interchangeable Lens L-ES014050 L-X025

(Read P12 for information about other lenses that can be used.)

• SDHC Memory Card 4 GB:RP-SDM04GE1K/RP-SDV04GE1K

• SD Memory Card 2 GB:RP-SDM02GE1A/RP-SDV02GE1A 1 GB:RP-SDR01GE1A/RP-SDV01GE1A 512 MB:RP-SDK512E1A/RP-SDR512E1A

• USB 2.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDUSB2E

• CardBus PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC3E

• PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC2E

• SD-CF Adapter BN-SDCF1E

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

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Names of the Components

∫ Camera body

1 Front dial (P39, 40, 42, 49) 2 AF assist lamp (P104)

Self-timer indicator (P71) 3 Flash (P62) 4 Mirror 5 Lens fitting mark (P13) 6 Mount 7 Lens lock pin 8 Lens release button (P14)

5876

AFS

AFL

AFC

AEL

15109 11

17 1918

20 21

9 [LIVE VIEW] button (P32, 52) 10 Eye cup (P16) 11 Viewfinder (P31, 33, 129) 12 Diopter adjustment dial (P33) 13 Focus mode lever (P34, 38, 43, 56, 58,

60) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P67) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P22) 16 Rear dial (P40, 42, 49, 50, 114) 17 LCD monitor (P31, 34, 46, 52, 53, 54,

55, 129)

18 Playback button (P46, 47, 49, 50, 51,

122) 19 [DISPLAY] button (P34, 46, 53)

[LCD MODE] button (P54) 20 [FUNC] button (P89) 21 Delete button (P47) 22 Cursor buttons

3/ISO (P76)

2/AF mode (P58)

1/Metering mode (P79)

4/WB (White balance) (P73)

23 [MENU/SET] button (P23)

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7 8

27 29 3228 27

3130

24 Flash Open Lever (P62) 25 Drive mode lever

Single (P34): Burst (P68): Auto bracket (P70):

Self-timer (P71): 26 Shutter button (P34) 27 Strap eyelet (P15) 28 Focus distance reference mark (P44) 29 Hot shoe (P123) 30 Mode dial (P24) 31 Status indicator (P22) 32 [FILM MODE] button (P91)

3 3 3

36 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P116, 118, 122) 37 [REMOTE] socket (P125) 38 Terminal door 39 Card door (P20) 40 DC cable cover (P126)

∫ 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 (P45, 95, 96) 43 Focus ring (P43, 60) 44 [O.I.S.] switch (P13) 45 Contact point 46 Lens fitting mark (P13)

33 3534

33 Battery door (P19) 34 Open/Close lever (P19) 35 Tripod receptacle

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

∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P17, 126)

49 5048

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

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Preparation

Rotating the LCD monitor

At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in 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

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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 (P56), the direction detection function (P33) and OIS mode (P94).

• 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 [ ] (P57) if you use a lens that does not support contrast AF (P56) even if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ ] (P56). 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 catalogue, website etc. for the latest information.

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.

• You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [OIS MODE] in the [REC] mode menu. (P94) 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.

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∫ 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.

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.

• 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.

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A Fitting to the mark.

∫ 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.

Preparation

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 P124.

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 (P52) or the Self-timer (P71) and when using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) (P125).

∫ 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.

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• 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.

Preparation

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 mains lead.

• 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.

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

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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. (P126)]

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

Number of recordable pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• Temperature: 23 oC /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. (P54)

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

Approx. 450 pictures (Approx. 225 min)

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 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-BLA13E) are the same as above.

• The [CHARGE] indicator lights when charging starts.

Approx. 280 pictures (Approx. 140 min)

Preparation

∫ Charging conditions

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (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.

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.

∫ 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.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLA13E).

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

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2 Insert:

Insert the charged battery fully until it clicks.

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

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

3 1:

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

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.

• Remove the battery after use.

• Do not remove the card or the battery while the card is being accessed. The data may be damaged. (P21)

• 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.

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• 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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125

ISO

100

F5.6P

STANDARD

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. (P5)

About the Card (optional)

∫ Access to the card

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

F5.6

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 (P30). 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 (P126).

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 P5 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.

ISO

100

125

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• 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.)

Tur ning th e Ca mer a On

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

• 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.) (P5)

• Refer to P142 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. (P30)

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

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• 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.

Preparation

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.

: :

A Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination (P127)

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.

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. (P26)

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 cancelled 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. (P111)

• 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.

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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)

∫ Advanced

Custom mode (P81)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene mode (P86)

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

Advanced scene mode

Portrait mode (P83)

Use this mode to take pictures of people.

Scenery mode (P83)

Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.

Macro mode (P84)

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

∫ Basic

Programme AE mode (P34)

The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.

Auto mode (P38)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

Aperture-priority AE mode (P39)

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

Shutter-priority AE mode (P40)

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

Manual exposure mode (P40)

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

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Sports mode (P85)

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

Night portrait mode (P85)

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.

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∫ Setting menu items

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

Press 3/4 to select the menu item.

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] (P105) 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 (P89)

[PLAY] mode menu (P106)

[SETUP] menu (P26)

[CUSTOM MENU] menu (P102)

[SCENE MODE] menu (P86)

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

• 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.

[CUSTOM MODE] menu (P81)

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

[ ] means the Custom mode.

/SET

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∫ 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.

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

About the Setup Menu

• Set items as required.

• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P28)

• [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. (P25) Change date and time. (P23)

[AUTO REVIEW]

(Displaying the recorded picture.)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) 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.]

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.

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• If [ZOOM] is set to [OFF], the playback screen display can be switched during auto review when taking pictures with the drive mode lever set to [ ] (P34) or [ ] (P71).

• 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 (P68) or auto bracket (P70), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting for auto review. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• If [HIGHLIGHT] (P29) 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. (P25) 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 (P126) – When connecting to a PC or a printer – During a slide show

Preparation

[WORLD TIME] (P127)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) 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. (P25) 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. (P25) 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. (P25) Set the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep and the alarm beep.

[OFF] [ON]

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[NO.RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P117)

• 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 (P30) 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. (P25) The following settings are reset to the initial settings.

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

settings

• [FAVORITE] (P108) is fixed to [OFF] and [ROTATE DISP.] (P109) is fixed to [ON].

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

[BABY2] (P87) and [PET] (P88) in scene

mode – [FILM MODE] (P90) – The [WORLD TIME] (P127) setting

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

[USB MODE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). (P116, 118)

[ 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.

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[HIGHLIGHT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25)

[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 (P42) referring to the histogram (P53) 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.

[VIDEO OUT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) Set to match the colour 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.

[TV ASPECT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) Set to match the type of TV.

[]:When connecting to a 16:9

screen TV.

[]: When connecting to a 4:3

screen TV.

• The TV aspect setting is effective in video output only.

[LANGUAGE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) Set the language displayed on the screen. [ENGLISH], [DEUTSCH], [FRANÇAIS], [ESPAÑOL], [ITALIANO], [ ]

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

[VERSION DISP.]

Ver.

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.

• [–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.

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[SCENE MENU] (P82, 86)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) Set the screen that will appear when the mode dial is set to [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/ [ ]/[ ].

[OFF]: The recording screen in the

currently selected advanced scene mode or scene mode appears.

[AUTO]: The advanced scene mode

or [SCENE MODE] menu screen appears.

When [OFF] is set

When [AUTO] is set

[FORMAT]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

/SET

and select the item to set. (P25) It is not usually necessary to format a card. Format it when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.

• Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data including any protected pictures. Check the data carefully before formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

• Use a sufficiently charged battery (P17) or the AC adaptor (P126) when formatting.

• Do not turn the camera off during formatting.

• You cannot format an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].

• If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Centre.

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