Panasonic DMC-LC20PP User Manual

Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No.
DMC-LC20PP
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
VQT9904-1
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 OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Notice:
This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
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.
• SD Logo is a trademark.
• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
RBRC
Ni-MH
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
TM
information on how to recycle this battery.
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FCC Note: (U.S. only)
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
the party responsible for
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
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LC20 Responsible party:Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company 1-800­272-7033
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.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
DMC-LC20
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USB Driver End User License Agreement

You (
“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Soft Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1 : License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 : Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 : Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.
Article 4 : Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on the computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.
Article 5 : Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 : Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 : Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8 : Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Contents
Safety
Information for Your Safety ....................................................................................... 2
USB Driver End User License Agreement ................................................................ 4
Preparation
Standard Accessories ............................................................................................... 7
Names of the Components .......................................................................................8
LCD Monitor Display ...............................................................................................10
Quick Guide ............................................................................................................ 11
Inserting the Battery ................................................................................................12
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................... 13
Inserting the Card ...................................................................................................15
Turning Power on/off ..............................................................................................17
Attaching the Strap .................................................................................................18
Using the Tripod ..................................................................................................... 19
Using the LCD Monitor ...........................................................................................20
The Indicators .........................................................................................................21
The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ............................................. 22
The Mode Dial ........................................................................................................ 23
Operating the Menu ................................................................................................ 24
Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) ..........................................................................25
Recording images (Basic)
Taking Pictures ....................................................................................................... 26
Checking the Last Picture (Review) ........................................................................ 28
Recording Motion Images ....................................................................................... 29
Using the Optical Zoom .......................................................................................... 30
Using the Digital Zoom ...........................................................................................31
Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash ....................................................................32
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......................................................................... 34
Recording images (Advanced)
Changing the Picture Size ...................................................................................... 35
Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) .................................................... 36
Compensating the Exposure .................................................................................. 37
Using the AF/AE Lock ............................................................................................. 38
Setting the White Balance ...................................................................................... 39
Setting ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................................ 41
Taking Pictures with Macro Mode ........................................................................... 42
Taking Pictures with the Landscape Mode ............................................................. 43
Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode .......................................................... 44
Taking Pictures with Burst Mode ............................................................................ 45
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Playback
Playing Back Still Pictures ...................................................................................... 46
9 Image Multi Playback ...........................................................................................47
Using the Playback Zoom ....................................................................................... 48
Playing Back Motion Images .................................................................................. 49
Editing
Deleting Images ...................................................................................................... 50
Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) ....................................... 52
Protecting Images on the Card ............................................................................... 55
Technical use
Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) .............................................. 56
Formatting the Card ................................................................................................ 57
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................................... 58
Using the Auto Review ...........................................................................................59
Setting up the Beep Sound ..................................................................................... 60
Setting up the Power Save Mode ........................................................................... 61
Memorizing the settings .......................................................................................... 62
Resetting the File Number ...................................................................................... 63
Playing Back Images on a TV Monitor ....................................................................64
After Use ................................................................................................................. 65
Connecting to PC .................................................................................................... 66
Others
The Menu Items ...................................................................................................... 67
Cautions for Use ..................................................................................................... 68
Warning Indication ..................................................................................................71
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 72
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 73
Digital Camera Accessory System ......................................................................... 75
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ................................................................... 76
Request for Service Notice ..................................................................................... 77
Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ............................................................................78
Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) .........................................................80
Index ....................................................................................................................... 81
Spanish Quck Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ................................. 82
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Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.
1
SD Memory Card (8MB) RP-SD008B
2
AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) Battery
3
Battery Charger DE-893
4
USB Connection Kit
5
6
7
Video Cable VJA1153
Strap VFC3886
Metal Plate VHD1110
USB Connection Cable K1HA05CD0001
CD-ROM VFF0144
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Names of the Components

[Front View]
1 2 3 4
5
[Top View]
6 7 8 9
[Back View]
10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 1 22
76 8 9
10 11 12
1 32 4 5
13
DISPLAY
1514
POWER
≥≥ON
OFF
MENU
Lens Optical Finder (P26) Flash Flash Sensor (P33)
Self-timer Indicator (P34)
Zoom Lever (P30, P31) Shutter Button (P22) Mode Dial (P23) Microphone
Flash Mode Button (P32) Optical Finder (P26) Status Indicator (P21) Flash/Access Indicator (P16,
P21) Single/Burst Mode Button (P45) Power Switch (P17) LCD Monitor (P10) DISPLAY Button (P20) MENU Button (P24) Self-timer/2Button (P34)
REVIEW/SET/4Button (P28)
Button
Exposure compensation/
3
Button (P37)
Ø
REVIEW
SET
1716 18 19 21 2220
8
V.OUT
4
3
5 6
DC IN
USB
27 28 29
[Left Side View]
23
Strap Eyelet (P18) V.OUT (Video Output) Socket
2 2
2
24
(P64) DC IN Socket
25 26
USB Socket (P66)
2
[Bottom View]
27
Battery Door (P12)
28
Memory Card Door (P12)
29
Tripod Receptacle (P19)
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LCD Monitor Display

The LCD monitor indicates the operation status.
1 19 20 212 43 5 6 7
18 17
16
15 14
13
[In recording]
1
REC mode (P23)
2
Flash mode (P32)
3
White balance (P39)
4
Audio REC
5
Picture size (P35)
6
Quality (data compression ratio) (P36)
7
Battery indicator (P14)
8
Recordable number/time
When recordable number is 1,000 or more, “999” is displayed.
9
ISO sensitivity (P41)
10
Zoom (P31)
11
Self-timer mode (P34)
12
Memory Card (P15)
13
Exposure Compensation indication (P37)
14
Current date and time (P25)
15
Focus area (P38)
16
Shutter jiggle alert (P21)
17
Focus indication (P26)
18
Burst mode (P45)
8
9 10
11
12
[In playback]
19
20
21
22
23
24
22
23
24
Playback mode (P46)
DPOF setting (P52)
Protected image (P55)
Folder/File number (P63)
REC data
Recorded time/date
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Quick Guide

2
3
4,5
Prepare following items.
Camera
Batteries
Memory Card
Check that the power switch is set to [OFF].
Charge batteries with the charger.
1
(P13)
Open the memory card door.
2
Slide the battery door and open it.
3
Insert
4
batteries
into the camera.
(P12)
Insert the memory card into the
5
camera. (P15) A: Connection terminal on the back side of the card
Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
6
Set the mode dial to normal picture
7
mode [ ]. (P23)
7,10
Press the shutter button halfway to
8
set the focus. (P22)
Press the shutter button fully to
8,9
DIIG
ITAL C
AMER
A
T
OFF
O
N
6
DISPLAY
MENU
REVIEW
S
E
T
POWER
≥≥ON
OFF
11
9
take a picture. (P22)
[Playback]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
10
(P46)
Press 2/1 to play back a picture
11
you want to view.
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Inserting the Battery

[Preparation]
Set the power switch to [OFF].
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
If you do not use the camera for a long time, remove batteries. (When you insert batteries again, set the date)
When you remove batteries from the camera, before removing set the power switch to [OFF].
When the card is being read, do not open the battery door or the memory card door because the card data may be deleted.
Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) Batteries.
Do not mix new batteries and old batteries.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Open the memory card door.
Slide the battery door and open it.
Be sure to open the memory card .
door
Insert batteries.
Insert batteries observing the
direction of the
Close the battery door and the memory card door and close them
until they will clicks.
and - polarities
+
.
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Charging the Battery

1
2
3
ª Environment/charge error
Charge in a place with a surrounding temperature of 32 - 104 F (0 - 40 oC) (also temperature of the battery).
When charging starts, the charge lamp lights. If after charging starts the charge lamp blinks, it indicates a charge error. In this case, remove the charger from the electrical outlet, take out batteries, check whether the surrounding temperature or the batteries are too hot or cold, and charge again. An error cannot be cancelled by turning the power off/on. If after charging again the charge lamp still blinks, consult your nearest servicentre.
Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) Batteries.
Insert batteries into the charger.
Insert the charger into the electrical outlet.
The charge lamp A lights charge starts.
Charge is completed when the charge lamp is no longer
illuminated.
and
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ª Battery indicator The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor. (approximation)
: The battery power is sufficient
: The remaining power is low
: Replace or recharge the battery
(Beep sounds): The battery is empty
ª Available recording time Taking pictures every 30 seconds using flash light for every other pictures. When the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card is used
Supplied batteries
Charging time
A
Continuous recording time (recordable number)/LCD monitor ON
B
Continuous recording time (recordable number)/LCD monitor OFF
C
If you use an AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) and connect it to an electrical outlet, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge. Read the AC adaptor operating instructions for the connection method.
During use, the camera becomes warm, but it is not a malfunction.
Approx. 5 hours
Approx. 50 min. (equal to 100 still pictures)
Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures)
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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Inserting the Card

1
2
3
[Preparation]
Set the power switch to [OFF].
Open the memory card door.
1
Insert the card all the way in until it
2
clicks.
Check the direction of the card.
Close the memory card door until it
3
clicks.
[Removing the card]
Press the card.
1
Pull the card out.
2
Please be sure to switch off the camera before inserting or removing the card.
Do not touch the connection terminal on the back side of the card.
If the memory card door could not be closed completely, please remove the card and insert it again.
If you cannot insert the card smoothly, verify whether the direction of the card is correct.
We recommend that you use the Panasonic brand card. (Use only the genuine card)
1
15
ª Access to the card
When you access the card, the red flash/access indicator
When the flash/access indicator lights, do not remove the battery. Do not open the memory card door and do not pull the card out. The card and the card contents could be destroyed and the camera may not operate normally.
Since the card contents could be damaged or erased because of the electrical noise, static electricity and camera and card defects, also store the important data in a PC (P66) using the USB socket.
1
lights.
ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional)
The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protection switch that can inhibit writing and formatting.
SD Memory Card
RP-SDH512 (512MB)
RP-SDH256 (256MB)
RP-SD128 (128MB)
RP-SD064B (64MB)
RP-SD032B (32MB)
RP-SD016B (16MB)
RP-SD008B (8MB)
MultiMediaCard
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Turning Power on/off

Slide the power switch and set to
1
[ON].
1,2
When switching the power on/off, do not put any obstacle in front of the lens.
The status indicator lights.
Set
2
the power switch to [OFF].
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Attaching the Strap

Remove the triangular metal piece
1
from the strap.
Open with the metal plate and
2
attach it to the eyelet 1 of the camera.
Attach the strap.
3
Attach the strap to the other side of
4
the camera in the same way.
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Using the Tripod

1
2
When using a tripod, you can take pictures in slow shutter speed or zoom in tele position.
Attach the camera holder 2 to make
1
it match with the tripod receptacle of the camera.
Install the camera holder into the
2
tripod.
Read carefully the tripod operating instructions.
You cannot remove the battery or card.
1
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Using the LCD Monitor

Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor
DISPLAY
When setting the auto review to [ON], it is available, even if the display of the LCD monitor is set to [OFF]. (After finishing the auto review, the display is returned to [OFF])
After recording, if you press the [REVIEW/SET] button, the review is displayed, even if the LCD monitor is set to [OFF]. (After finishing the review, the display is returned to [OFF])
When charging the flash, the LCD monitor is set to [OFF].
When you turn the camera off with the LCD monitor off, the LCD monitor is set to [OFF]
after turning it on again.
changes as shown below.
When setting the digital zoom to [ON], the display of the LCD monitor can not be set to [OFF].
[In recording]
[In playback]
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The Indicators

ª Status Indicator (Green) 1 [Blinking]
Warning indication
[Lighting]
When turning the power switch to [ON]
ª Flash/Access Indicator (Red) 2 [Blinking]
When charging the flash
The flash indicator blinks quickly when
the flash is being charged. If the flash indicator blinks slowly, it is an alert for the shutter jiggle. This appears when you set the flash mode to [SLOW SYNC.] or [OFF] and try to take a picture in a dark
situation. [ ] mark will also appears on the LCD screen. In this case, use of a tripod is recommended.
[Lighting]
When accessing the card
When the flash fires (It lights when the
shutter is pressed halfway)
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The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)

The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: pressing halfway and pressing fully”.
Pressing halfway (Press lightly)
Focus and exposure are set.
Pressing fully (Press all the way)
The picture is captured to the card. In motion image mode [ ], the
recording starts.
You can adjust the beep sound in menu. (P60)
When pressing the shutter button fully at a stroke, the captured picture may
be unclear due to camera shake, or out of focus.
A
B
22

The Mode Dial

You can set modes by this dial, as shown below.
: Playback (P46)
Play back recorded images.
You can choose among 5 REC modes, as shown below.
: Normal Picture (P26)
When taking pictures, the shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted.
: Macro mode (P42)
When the camera lens is at a distance from 0.49 feet (0.15 m) to 2.3 feet (0.70 m) from the subject, set the mode.
: Landscape mode (P43)
You can capture sharp and crisp landscape photos easily. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape farther than 13.12 feet (4 m) and in daylight situation.
: Night portrait mode (P44)
When you take the picture of, for example, your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode ensures the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter. Since slow shutter is set, the use of tripod is recommended. Subject should be placed within the range of the flash light.
: Motion images (P29)
Recording motion images.
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Operating the Menu

By operating the menu, it is possible to set the settings of the REC or playback mode. It is also possible to set the date and time, the beep sound and other settings. Follow these instructions looking at the LCD monitor.
1
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
D. ZOOM
D. ZOOM
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
2
1600
2
3
1600
1,3
Press the [MENU] button.
If you set the mode dial to the normal picture mode, macro mode, Landscape mode, Night portrait mode and motion image mode, the REC menu is displayed; if you set to the playback mode, the playback menu is displayed.
Press 3/4 to choose the item and press 2/1 to set
Press the [MENU] button
.
.
The menu will disappear.
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D. ZOOM
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
1600

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

It is possible to set the year from 2002 to
2099. The 24-hour system is used.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET]
2
1
.
to set date, time
MENU] button.
1,4
2
CLOCK SET
3
CLOCK SET
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
STYLE
2,3
MONITOR
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
POWER SAVE
CLOCK SET
00
2002
:
YMD
and then press
3/4/2/1
Press
3
4
and style
Press the [
.
The menu will disappear.
00
00
00
Even if the battery is not inserted, the camera, with a built-in power source for back-up, can store the set time for about 6 hours. But, after about 6 hours the set time is cancelled, so set date and time again.
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Taking Pictures

2
By pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture is taken.
[Preparations]
Insert the card. (P15)
Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1
From the optical finder 1, centre
2
the subject in the AF target A inside the optical finder and press the shutter button halfway. From the LCD monitor centering the subject in the focus area
on the LCD monitor, press
B
the shutter button halfway.
When the focus is adjusted, the
focus indication [¥] C appears.
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted and displayed on the LCD monitor.
When the subject is out of the AF target or the focus area, use the AF/ AE lock. (P38)
Press the shutter button fully to
3
take the picture.
After taking a picture, when the auto review (P59) is set to [ON], the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor for about 1 second.
2
, after
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When power saving time is set, if you do not operate the camera, it is automatically turned off depending on the set time (approx. 2 / 5 / 10 minutes). To operate the camera again, turn the power switch first to [OFF] and then to [ON]. (P61)
The brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from that of the recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with a long exposure time, darkness appears on the LCD Monitor, but recorded pictures are bright.
ª Parallax compensation mark
Moving the zoom lever towards T and taking pictures at a distance of 2.3 feet (70 cm) - 3.28 feet (1 m) from the subject, match the top of the subject with the parallax compensation mark, so that it does not get cut off. When an accurate framing is necessary, use the LCD monitor.
1
27

Checking the Last Picture (Review)

After taking a picture, when auto review (P59) is set to [ON], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor for about 1 second, but you can also check the picture following the method shown below.
After taking a picture, press the
1
[REVIEW/SET] button.
The last captured picture is displayed
1,3,4
2
1
REVIEW
DELETE
REVIEW
for about 3 seconds. The captured picture is zoomed 4 times/8 times whenever you rotate the zoom lever
towards [ ].
ª Erasing the captured picture during the review
Press the [MENU] button.
2
2/1
Press
3
Press the [REVIEW/SET]
4
The picture is erased.
Once erased, pictures cannot be
recovered.
to select [YES].
button.
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CANCEL:
DELETE
When using the burst mode [ ], you can see only the first picture with the review.
In motion image mode [ ], the review cannot be used.
When you turn the power switch to [OFF] or change the mode dial, the review cannot be displayed.
Even if you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ], multi playback cannot be used during the review.

Recording Motion Images

[Preparations]
Insert the card. (P15)
1
2,3,4
2
10 s
Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
Set the mode dial to motion image
1
mode [ ].
Center the subject on the LCD
2
monitor and press the shutter button halfway.
When the focus is adjusted, the
focus indication 1 [¥] appears.
Pressing the shutter button fully,
3
the recording starts.
The status indicator 2 blinks when recording the motion image.
The audio REC starts simultaneously.
The picture size is fixed at 320
pixels.
Pressing the shutter button fully
4
again, recording stops.
If the memory of the card becomes full during the recording, the recording is stopped automatically.
The motion image is recordable for up to approximately 19 seconds per capture.
a
240
After recording the motion image, the status indicator blinks while recording it in the memory card and after recording it, the status indicator lights. Do not operate the camera while recording to the memory card.
In motion image mode [ ], [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] automatically and you cannot select [D. ZOOM], [PICT. SIZE] and [QUALITY].
In motion image mode [ ], flash mode is set to Forced OFF [
In motion image mode [ ], you cannot take pictures with burst mode or
compensate the exposure.
].
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Using the Optical Zoom

With this function, you can make people and subjects appear closer and
1
W T
landscapes can be captured in wide angle, because they can be further zoomed by 3 times.
2
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Aim the camera at the subject and
1
adjust the size with the zoom lever.
To make subjects closer (Tele): Rotate towards T. To make subjects wider (Wide angle): Rotate towards W.
Take a picture.
2
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
30
The focus is adjusted at a distance of more than 1.64 feet (50 cm). For information on Macro mode, read P42.

Using the Digital Zoom

It is possible to magnify a subject to 3 times by the optical zoom, to 2 further times by the digital zoom, until reaching a maximum of 6 times.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press the [MENU] button.
1
2,3
2,3
1,4
D. ZOOM
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
1600
Press 3/4 to select [D. ZOOM].
2
Press 2/1 to set to [ON].
3
Press the [
4
The menu will disappear.
The zoom adjustment and recording
method are the same as in Using the Optical Zoom”. (P30)
In motion image mode [ ], you cannot use the digital zoom.
The digital zoom is available only when the LCD monitor is set to [ON].
Using the digital zoom, the picture quality becomes deteriorated.
MENU] button.
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Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash

[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
1
: AUTO
The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation.
: AUTO/Red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically according to the recording situation and simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon (when a subject’s eyes appear red in flash light). Use it when a subject is recorded in dark places.
: Forced ON The flash is forced to fire. Use it when a subject is backlighted, under the light of a halogen lamp, and so on.
: SLOW SYNC. When you take a picture with a dark background landscape, it makes the flash fire and the shutter speed slow, so that the dark background landscape will become brighter.
Press [ ].
1
Every time you press [ ], the available settings will appear as
shown below.
: Forced OFF Even in dark places, the flash does not fire. Use it when you take pictures in places where flash is forbidden and for distances which the light of the flash does not reach.
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Take a picture.
2
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
2
The available flash range is about
0.66 feet (20 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m) at a maximum wide angle and about 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 4.92 feet (1.5 m) at a maximum telephoto setting.
Do not cover the flash sensor 1 with
your fingers or other items. Otherwise, you will not get the correct exposure.
In motion image mode [ ], setting is fixed to the Forced OFF [ ].
You cannot take a picture when flash/ access lamp blinks and flash is being charged. While flash is being charged, LCD monitor is turned off.
When you set to burst mode [ ], only 1 picture is taken for every flash firing.
After the flash fires, it takes a few seconds to start the next recording.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press the [ ] button.
1
Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below.
2
10 s 2 s
: Self-timer set to 10 seconds
: Self-timer set to 2 seconds
1
When these indicators are not displayed, self-timer setting is cancelled.
OFF
Press the shutter button fully
2
The self-timer indicator the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
Before taking a picture, if you press the [MENU] button, the self-timer setting is cancelled.
In motion image mode [ ], it is not possible to use the self-timer.
In burst mode [ ], the self-timer setting covers only the first picture.
blinks and
1
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.

Changing the Picture Size

You can choose among 3 picture size settings.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [PICT. SIZE].
2
Press 2/1 to set the picture size.
2,3
1,4
2,3
PICT. SIZE
W. BALANCE
1600 1024 640
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
D. ZOOM
In motion image mode [ ], picture size is fixed to 320 x 240 pixels.
If you set the picture size to small, the memory card can record more
pictures. Moreover, because the data volume is small, you can easily attach the picture to an e-mail or use it in a web site.
If you set the picture size to large, it is possible to print clearer prints.
3
: 1600 x 1200 pixels
: 1024 x 768 pixels
: 640 x 480 pixels
Press the [MENU] button.
4
The menu will disappear.
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Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio)

You can choose among 2 quality levels (Data Compression Ratio).
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY].
2
Press 2/1 to select the
3
(Data Compression Ratio).
: Fine (Low compression) It gives priority to picture quality and records high quality pictures.
: Standard
(Standard compression) It gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures.
Quality and number of recordable
A:
pictures (
a Picture size, b Quality
The number of recordable pictures corresponds to the capacity of the supplied 8MB SD Memory Card. (If you mix fine quality and standard quality or the number of pictures you can take varies according to the object you have taken)
2,3
1,4
QUALITY
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
SENSITIVITY
D. ZOOM
2,3
1600
812
18 33
41
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quality
)
Press the [MENU] button.
4
The menu will disappear.
In motion image mode [ ], quality cannot be modified.
Due to the characteristics of JPEG compression pictures recorded in standard
mode may contain mosaic noise depending on the subjects you photographed.
Remaining frame number which is displayed on the LCD monitor may not correspond with the number of frames you can actually take. However, this is not a malfunction.
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Compensating the Exposure

If there is a difference between the subject and background brightness, since you cannot set the correct exposure, you can compensate it.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press [ ].
1
Press 2/1 to compensate the
2
exposure.
You can compensate from -2 EV to +2 EV with 0.25 EV step. (EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is a unit of exposure. EV0: the exposure capacity with the aperture value F1.0 and the shutter speed 1 second When the aperture value or shutter speed rises, EV1, EV2, EV3... rise too.)
Press [ ].
3
The exposure compensation window will disappear.
1,2,3
2
EXPOSURE
CANCEL
SELECT SET
4
MENU
Take a picture.
4
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
In motion image mode [ ], it is not possible to compensate exposure.
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Using the AF/AE Lock

If the subject is out of the AF target and you press the shutter button, the subject’s
1,2
1
2
focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. AF: Auto focus AE: Auto exposure
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
If you want to take pictures similar to
1
the one on the left at the subject on which you want to adjust the focus to enter the focus area press the shutter button halfway (AF/ AE lock) to set it.
When the focus is adjusted, the focus indication [¥] B appears.
Move the camera keeping the
2
chosen composition and press the shutter button all the way.
, aim the camera
1
on the LCD monitor and then
A
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Before pressing the shutter button, you can set the AF/AE lock any time you want.

Setting the White Balance

With the auto white balance, the camera automatically adjusts the white balance to get the natural color tone, but in some
2,3
W. BALANCE
1,4
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
D. ZOOM
5
2,3
1600
particular situations, depending on light and environmental conditions, you can adjust the white balance manually.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select
2
[W.BALANCE].
Press 2/1 to select the mode.
3
AUTO: when the auto white balance is set
(Daylight): for recording under sunlight
( C l o u d y ) : f o r r e c o r d i n g u n d e r cloudy and shady sky
( H a l o g e n ) : f o r r e c o r d i n g u n d e r halogen lighting
(White set): for manual setting (Read the following page where the manual setting is explained in detail)
Press the [MENU]
4
The menu will disappear.
Take a picture.
5
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
button.
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Setting the White Balance (Continued)
Here the white set mode of white balance is explained.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select
2
[W.BALANCE].
Press 2/1 to set to white set [ ].
3
Only when initially setting the white balance.
Press 1.
4
The menu will disappear.
Aim the camera at a white sheet of
5
paper 1 or similar object so that it completely fills the frame to white on the screen and press the shutter button all the way.
2,3
W. BALANCE
White balance is set.
After the set is completed, return to
the menu.
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PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
SENSITIVITY
D. ZOOM
4
FRAME THE CAMERA
AT THE WHITE SURFACE
AND PRESS SHUTTER
1600
CANCEL

Setting ISO Sensitivity

ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performs in dark places.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select
2
[SENSITIVITY].
Press 2/1 to select the sensitivity.
3
AUTO: If AUTO is selected and Flash mode is Forced OFF, if available light requires shutter speed slower than 1/30, the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted up to ISO 200 and shutter speed stays 1/30, to reduce the affect of a camera shake. If your picture is still too dark, please use the flash light.
:ISO100
:ISO200
:ISO400
2,3
SENSITIVITY
1,4
W. BALANCE
PICT. SIZE
QUALITY
D. ZOOM
5
2,3
1600
Press the [MENU] button.
4
The menu will disappear.
Take a picture.
5
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
In motion image mode [ ], it is set to [AUTO].
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Taking Pictures with Macro Mode

If the camera lens is at a distance from 15 cm to 70 cm from the subject, set macro
1
2
In motion image mode [ ], macro mode cannot be set.
When selecting the macro mode, optical finder functionality is limited.
Use the LCD monitor.
mode [ ].
Set the mode dial to [ ].
1
[ ] will appear.
Take a picture.
2
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
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Taking Pictures with the Landscape Mode

You can easily capture sharp and crisp
1
2
landscape photos. Please note that this mode is suitable for landscape photos farther than 13.12 feet (4 m) and in daylight situations.
Set the mode dial to Landscape
1
mode [ ].
Take a picture.
2
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
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Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode

When you take a picture of, for example,
1
2
When the auto focus is not adjusted, the focus range becomes 8.04 feet (2.45 m).
your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode ensures the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background, using flash and slow shutter. Since slow shutter is set, the use of a tripod is recommended. Subject should be placed within the range of flash light.
Set the mode dial to Night Portrait
1
mode [ ].
Take a picture.
2
The recording method is the same as in Taking Pictures. (P26)
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Taking Pictures with Burst Mode

Continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode.
2
1
(maximum of 5 frames)
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial. (P23)
Press
1
2
When quality is set to fine [ ], it is possible to record in burst mode a maximum of 3 frames.
In motion image mode [ ], the burst mode cannot be used.
There are no differences for AF/AE/ White Balance settings between the first frame and other frames.
It is not possible to record in burst mode of 5 frames/second at some shutter speeds or picture size.
When you set to burst mode [ ], only 1 picture is taken for every flash firing.
Only the first picture recorded is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[].
[ ] will appear.
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, then press it fully to
take pictures in sequence.
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Playing Back Still Pictures

Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
1
1
The playback window will appear.
Press 2 to play back the previous
2
picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture.
Every time you press, the previous (following) picture is played back.
The picture following the last one is the first picture.
2
This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule for Camera File system) which were established by the Japan Electronic Industry Technology Association (JEITA).
The file format that can be played back with this camera is JPEG. (There are also pictures that cannot be played back in JPEG format)
When playing back still pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of pictures may be deteriorated and pictures may not be played back.
When playing back a file out of standard, the folder/file number is indicated by [-] and the screen becomes black.
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9 Image Multi Playback

It is possible to display 9 images at once.
SELECT:
2
1
W T
CANCEL:
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to play back [ ].
During playback, rotate the zoom
1
lever towards [ ].
Multi playback (9 frames) starts.
Press 3/4/2/1 to select images.
2
To return to the normal indication, rotate the zoom lever towards [ ].
The image with the file number colored in yellow is displayed.
SELECT:
CANCEL:
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Using the Playback Zoom

During play back, it is possible to enlarge pictures.
1
W T
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
During playback, rotate the zoom
1
lever towards [ ].
Every time you rotate the zoom
lever towards [ ], the picture is zoomed double/4 times/8 times/16 times.
The more the zoom lever is rotated towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio decreases.
Use 3/4/2/1 to change the area to be enlarged.
CANCEL:
In motion image playback, it is not possible to magnify.
The more the zoom magnification increases, the more the picture quality
deteriorates.
The playback zoom may not work with pictures recorded with other equipment.
DELETE
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Playing Back Motion Images

[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
2/1
Press
1
the motion image icon [ ] 1.
to select the file with
Pressing the [
2
the motion image playback will be started.
1,2
PLAY MOTION IMAGE:
The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.
It could happen that the Motion JPEG files recorded by other equipment cannot be played back with this camera.
Sound cannot be played back on this camera.
Pressing
image playback will stop.
REVIEW/SET]
the [
MENU]
button
button,
, motion
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Deleting Images

2,3,4
1
2
DELETE
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
3
DELETE
SELECT
ALL
FORMAT
Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparations]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
When an image is protected, it cannot be
deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P55)
[Delete single image]
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and
2
then press 1
Press 3/4 to select [SELECT] and
3
then press 1
Press 2/1 to select the image to
4
be deleted, and then press the [
REVIEW/SET
The selected image is deleted.
.
.
] button.
50
CANCEL
2
3
2,3,4
1
DELETE
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE
SELECT
ALL
FORMAT
[Delete all images]
Once deleted images cannot be recovered.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and
2
then press 1
Press 3/4 to select [ALL] and then
3
press 1
Press 2/1 to select [DELETE] and
4
then press the [ button
All images are deleted.
.
.
REVIEW/SET]
.
CANCEL
Do not take out the memory card while deleting. It may cause a malfunction.
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Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)

It is possible to write information on the card (DPOF data) about the images that you want to print and the number of sheets.
DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. To use with a DPOF corresponding system, you can add print
1,6
2,3
2,3,4,5
information to the images on the memory card.
2
3
DPOF
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
DPOF
SELECT
ALL
INDEX
RESET
CANCEL
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
[SELECT]
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and
2
then press 1
Press 3/4 to select [SELECT] and
3
then press 1
Press 2/1 to select a image
4
Press 3/4 to select the number of
5
sheets.
The number of sheets can be set from 1 to 99.
Press the [
6
.
.
MENU]
.
button.
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2
3
2,3
2,3,4
1,5
DPOF
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
DPOF
SELECT
ALL
INDEX
RESET
CANCEL
[ALL]
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and
2
then press 1
Press 3/4 to select [ALL] and then
3
press 1
Press 3/4 to select the number of
4
sheets
The number of sheets can be set from 1 to 99.
Press the [MENU] button.
5
If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF setting cannot be set.
.
.
to be printed
.
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Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) (Continued)
[
2
1,5
2,3,4
DPOF
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
Index setting
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and
2
then press 1
Press 3/4 to select [INDEX] and
3
then press 1
Press 3/4 to select the number of
4
sheets
The number of sheets can be set from 1 to 99.
Press the [
5
All images are set.
[
RESET]
Press the [MENU] button.
1
.
]
.
.
MENU]
button
.
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3
DPOF
SLECT
ALL
INDEX
RESET
CANCEL
Press 3/4 to select [DPOF] and
2
then press 1
Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and
3
then press 1
Press 2/1 to select [RESET]
4
Press the [
5
All DPOF settings are reset.
.
.
REVIEW/SET]
button
.
.

Protecting Images on the Card

It is possible to protect important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [PROTECT]
2
and then press 1
Press 3/4 to select [SELECT] /
3
[ALL] and then press 1
Only set to [SELECT]
Press 2/1 to select a image
4
Press the [REVIEW/SET] button.
5
[ ] will appear.
Press the [MENU] button three
6
times.
The menu will disappear.
To cancel the protect setting, select
7
[ALL OFF], press 1, select [YES] and then press [REVIEW/SET] button.
2
3
1,6
PROTECT
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
SELECT
ALL
ALL OFF
2,3,4,5,7
CANCEL
.
.
.
Even if an image is protected, it will be erased in case of formatting.
When trying to delete a protected file, these messages are displayed “THIS
PICTURE IS PROTECTED” or SOME PICTURES CANT BE DELETED”. But if you want to delete it, cancel the protect setting.
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Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback)

All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically.
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE
2
SHOW] and then press 1.
Press 3/4 to select [ALL]/[DPOF]
3
and then press 1
ALL: for playback all pictures DPOF: for playback the DPOF set pictures
Press 3/4 to set [INTERVAL]
4
INTERVAL seconds.
: it can be set from 1 to 10
2
SLIDE SHOW
2,3,4,5
1
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
.
.
56
3
SLIDE SHOW
ALL
DPOF
4
ALL
INTERVAL : 1 s
CANCEL
CANCEL
Press 1
5
The Slide Show starts.
Pressing the [MENU] button, it stops.
SD Slide Show
If the setup of SD slide show is carried out by SD Viewer for DSC included on supplied CD-ROM, when play back screen is displayed, the message "START SD SLIDE SHOW ?" will be displayed. If you press the [REVIEW/SET] button, it starts the SD slide show set up by SD Viewer for DSC.
In case of normal playback, press [MENU].
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Formatting the Card

Usually, it is not necessary to format (initialize) the memory card. Format the card when this message is displayed on the LCD monitor ERROR
[Preparation]
Set the mode dial to playback [ ].
1
2
3
4
When the card is formatted on a PC or
If the card cannot be formatted, consult
During formatting, do not turn the power
2
3
2,3,4
1
DELETE
DELETE
PROTECT
DPOF
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE
SELECT
ALL
FORMAT
CANCEL
MEMORY CARD
.
Press the [MENU] button.
Press 3/4 to select [DELETE] and then press 1.
Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and then press 1.
Press 2/1 to select [ then press the [
button
.
The card is formatted.
After formatting, recorded images
and any other data cannot be recovered.
other equipment, format the card on the camera again.
your dealer or servicentre.
off. It may cause a malfunction.
FORMAT
REVIEW/SET]
] and
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

Press the [MENU] button.
1
2,3
1,4
2,3
MONITOR
BEEP
POWER SAVE
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENG
Press 3/4 to select [MONITOR]
2
Press 2/1 to adjust the
3
brightness
Press the [
4
The menu will disappear.
.
MENU] button.
.
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Using the Auto Review

Recording with the auto review set to [ON], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor for about 1 second.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [AUTO
2
REVIEW]
2,3
1,4
Press 2/1 to select [
3
.
ON].
Press the
2,3
AUTO REVIEW
MONITOR
BEEP
POWER SAVE
CLOCK SET
In burst mode [ ], only the first recorded picture is displayed.
Even if the auto review is set to [ON], it is not available in motion image mode
[].
4
The menu will disappear.
[MENU] button.
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Setting up the Beep Sound

It is possible to set the electronic sound when the menu operation is done and the shutter button is pressed.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
2,3
1,4
2,3
BEEP
MONITOR
POWER SAVE
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENG
Press 3/4 to select [BEEP]
2
Press 2/1 to select [
3
Press the [MENU] button.
4
The menu will disappear.
.
ON].
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Setting up the Power Save Mode

When setting this mode, the camera is automatically turned off if it is not operated for the specified time.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [POWER
2
.
SAVE]
Press 2/1 to select [2MIN.] /
2,3
1,4
2,3
POWER SAVE
MONITOR
BEEP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENG
If you want to cancel the power save mode, set the power switch to [OFF] and then set it to [ON] again.
When using the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1), the power save mode is not available.
3
[5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]
Press the [MENU] button.
4
The menu will disappear.
.
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Memorizing the settings

If [MEMORY] is set to [ON], the status of the following settings can be memorized after the camera has been switched off.
ISO sensitivity
White balance
Monitor brightness
Beep sound
Auto review
Power save
1,4
2,3
Digital zoom
Exposure compensation
Flash mode
2,3
MEMORY
VIDEO NTSC
Even if you set [MEMORY] to [OFF], settings of clock set and video are memorized.
[Preparation] Set the power switch to [ON].
Press the [MENU] button.
1
Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY].
2
Press 2/1 to select [ON]
3
Press the [MENU] button.
4
The menu will disappear
.
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Resetting the File Number

Since the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use some cards, it is possible that the file numbers on your cards are not in order. Use this function when you insert a new card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001.
Press the [MENU] button.
1
2,3
1,4
2,3
NO. RESET
LANGUAGE ENG
MEMORY
Press 3/4 to select [
2
Press 2/1 to select [ON].
3
Press the [MENU] button.
4
The menu will disappear.
NO. RESET].
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Playing Back Images on a TV Monitor

Connecting the camera with a television via supplied video cable play back and view the recorded images.
[Preparation]
Turn the camera and the television off.
, it is possible to
1
Connect
1
V.OUT socket of the camera.
Connect the
2
in socket of the TV
Turn the television on and then
3
select the appropriate external input
Turn the camera on
4
The image is displayed on the television.
the video cable to the
video cable
.
.
.
to the video
Viewing images in other countries
When setting [VIDEO] on the menu, you can view images on the TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.
Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO] to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC system.
Do not use any other cables except the supplied one.
Read the TV operating instructions too.
Sound cannot be played back while playing back motion image recordings.
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After Use

After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps:
2
3
Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P17)
1
Open the memory card door.
2
Slide the battery door and open it.
3
Eject the card
4
Remove batteries
5
The date back-up disappears after about 6 hours.
. (P15)
. (P12)
4
5
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Connecting to PC

[Preparation] Only if using Windows 98 or 98SE, start the supplied CD from PC and install the USB driver.
Connect the camera to PC via the
1
supplied USB cable.
After inserting the memory card into
2
the camera, turn the power switch to [ON] and set the mode dial to
playback [ ].
[Windows]
The drive is shown on the [My computer] folder.
If it is the first time connecting the camera to PC, the required driver is installed automatically in order to let the camera be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it is shown on the [My computer] folder.
[Macintosh]
The drive is shown on the screen.
For further information, read the supplied operating instructions for the USB connection kit.
When connecting to PC, it is recommended that you use the AC adaptor (optional, DMW-AC1) as the power source.
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The Menu Items

REC mode menu
1
W.BALANCE (P39) PICT. SIZE (P35)
2 3
QUALITY (P36)
4
SENSITIVITY (P41) D. ZOOM (P31)
5 6
MONITOR (P58)
7
AUTO REVIEW (P59)
8
BEEP (P60)
9
POWER SAVE (P61) CLOCK SET (P25)
10 11
NO. RESET (P63)
12
LANGUAGE
13
MEMORY (P62)
Playback mode menu
For items without number, refer to that with the same name of REC mode menu.
14
DELETE (P50)
15
PROTECT (P55)
16
DPOF (P52) SLIDE SHOW (P56)
17 18
MONITOR
19
BEEP
20
POWER SAVE
21
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
22 23
VIDEO (P64)
24
MEMORY
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Cautions for Use

ª Cautions for Use Keep the digital camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).
If you use the digital camera on or near a TV, images may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the images.
Recorded data may be damaged, or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the digital camera, causing the disturbance of images.
If the digital camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn the camera off, remove the batteries and then insert batteries again. Then, turn the camera on.
Do not use the digital camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, recorded images may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the digital camera.
If the digital camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the digital camera for a long period of time.
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When you use the digital camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the camera.
Sand or dust may damage the digital camera or card. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the card)
When you use your digital camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters the digital camera.
Water may cause the digital camera or card to malfunction. (Irreparable damage may occur)
If sea water splashes onto the digital camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use the digital camera for surveillance purpose or other business use.
If you use the digital camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.
The digital camera is not intended for business use.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the digital camera.
The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
Before cleaning the camera, detach the battery.
Wipe the digital camera with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.
For storing or transporting the digital camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the card out, and remove batteries.
If the batteries are left in the digital camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the batteries will not function even after they are recharged.
ª Optimal Use of Batteries
Do not throw batteries into fire because it may cause an explosion.
Always keep the terminals of batteries clean. Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or other substances. If you drop the batteries accidentally, check to see if batteries body and terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed battery to the digital camera may damage the camera.
ª Condensation When the condensation has taken place:
Set the power switch to [OFF] and leave the digital camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the digital camera, take the card out and remove the batteries. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended temperature:59 to 77 F (15 to 25 oC), Recommended humidity:40 to 60 %)
Digital camera
Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the camera.
Do not leave the camera in places that expose it to high temperature.
Batteries
Extremely high or low temperatures will shorten the life of batteries.
If the batteries are kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
Do not allow the battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation, and if you touch the battery in this condition, you may be badly burned.
Store the batteries in a completely discharged state. To store the batteries for a long period of time, we recommend you charge them once every year and store them again after you completely use up the charged capacity.
Card
When the card is being read, do not remove the card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.
Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.
Do not bend or drop the card. The card or the recorded content may be damaged.
After use, be sure to remove the card from the digital camera.
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.
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ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
LCD monitor
In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
If the digital camera is extremely cold when you turn the power on, the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 110,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
Viewfinder
Do not direct the viewfinder or lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.
folders shown below will be displayed.
SD Memory Card
DCIM
100_PANA
EXPORT
MISC
In the 100_PANA folder it is possible to record up to 999 images.
In the MISC folder it is possible to record the files that have been set with DPOF settings.
ª SD Slide Show If setting the SD slide show with the [SD Viewer for DSC] which is in the supplied CD-ROM, when playing back, the message "START SD SLIDE SHOW ?" is displayed. 3/4 to select [YES]
and press the
Press
[REVIEW/SET] button to start the SD slide show.
ª Folder Composition When a memory card with data recorded is inserted into a PC, the
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Warning Indication

[MEMORY CARD FULL]
The capacity of the memory card is full. Change the new memory card or delete unnecessary images for increasing recordable number.
[PLEASE SET THE DATE/TIME]
The date has not been set up. Set the date.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]
The card is write-protected. Confirm the contents and change the new memory card or cancel the protect.
[NOW DELETING]
This message is displayed while deleting the image data.
[PROTECTED]
This message is displayed when trying to delete the protected picture.
[NOW FORMATTING]
This message is displayed while formatting the memory card.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]
Failed access to memory card. Insert the card again.
[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]
When no images are recorded in the memory card, this message will be displayed if it is played back.
[NO MEMORY CARD]
The memory card is not inserted. Insert the memory card. The electrode side of a card is dirty with dust and the fingerprint. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth etc.
[PLEASE FORMAT THE MEMORY CARD]
The unformatted memory card is inserted. Format it.
[PLEASE WAIT]
This message is displayed while saving the image data in the memory card.
[READ ERROR]
Data reading error. Play it back again.
[WRITE ERROR]
Data writing error. Take out the card, or turn the camera [ON] again after once turning it [OFF]. Or the card may be destroyed.
[CANT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / [CANT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]
If the image is not based on the DCF standard, it is not possible to set the DPOF.
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Troubleshooting

1: The power does not turn on.
1-1: Check whether batteries are
inserted.
1-2: Check whether batteries are
charged.
1-3: Use Panasonic AA Ni-MH
(nickel-metal hydride) batteries.
2: When the power is turned on,
it turns off immediately.
2-1: Check whether batteries are
charged.
2-2: Has condensation occurred?
Carrying the digital camera from a cold place to a warm place, it is possible that condensation may form inside the camera. Wait until the condensation disappears.
3: The image cannot be
recorded.
3-1: Is the memory card inside? 3-2: There is no capacity on the card.
Before recording, delete some images.
4: The image is not displayed on
the LCD monitor.
4: Is the LCD monitor set to [OFF]?
5: The LCD monitor is too bright
or dark.
5: Adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor.
6: The flash does not fire.
6: The flash mode is set to [Forced
OFF]. Change the flash mode.
7: The image cannot be played
back.
7-1: Is the memory card inside? 7-2: There is no image in the memory
card.
8: The image is not displayed on
the television.
8-1: Is the camera correctly
connected with the TV? Check it.
8-2: Set the TV to video input mode.
9: When connecting to PC,
images cannot be transferred.
9: Ensure the camera is correctly
connected to the PC.
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Specifications

Digital Camera
Power Source: DC 3 V Power Consumption: 4.2 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to on)
Effective number of pixels 2.0 M Image sensor 1/2.7 inch CCD, pixel number 2,110,000
Lens Optical
Focus Auto/Macro/ Recording range Auto: 1.64 feet (50 cm) - , Macro: 0.49 feet
Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter ISO sensitivity AUTO/100/200/400 Shutter speed Still picture mode: 1 - 1/1,000
White balance AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set Exposure (AE) Program AE, Exposure compensation (0.25 EV
Metering mode Center weighted LCD monitor 1.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD
Optical finder Real-image zoom finder Flash built-in flash
Microphone Monaural Recording media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Recording size 1600
Quality Fine/Standard Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system) Motion image
Information for your safety
0.9 W (When recording with LCD Monitor to off)
2.7 W (When playback)
Primary color filter
a
3 zoom, f=5.4-16.2 mm (35 mm film
camera conversion: 35-105 mm)/F2.8-4.6
(15 cm) - 2.3 feet (70 cm)
Motion image mode: 1/30 - 1/1,000
Step, -2 - +2 EV)
(110,000 pixels)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON, Slow SYNC., Forced OFF recordable range: (Tele) approx. 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 4.92 feet (1.5 m) recordable range: (Wide) approx. 0.66 feet (20 cm) - 7.87 feet (2.4 m)
a
1200, 1024 a 768, 640 a 480,
320
a
240 (Motion image mode)
QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion image with audio)
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Interface Digital USB Analog video NTSC/PAL Composite output Terminal USB 5 pin Mini USB Analog video DC IN EIAJ type 1 jack Dimensions (W a H a D) 3.93 a 2.59 a1.58 inch / 99.8 a 65.9 a 40.1 mm
Weight 6.902 oz / 195 g (excluding memory card and
Power Source 2 AA Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) Batteries
2.5 mm jack
(excluding the projection part)
batteries)
g
8.802 oz / 250 batteries)
(including memory card and
Charger (Panasonic DE-893)
Input 110V-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.07A Output 1.5V 0.4A
Information for your safety
a
2
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Digital Camera Accessory System

Accessory#
RP-SDH512 RP-SDH256 RP-SD128 RP-SD064B
RP-SD032B RP-SD016B RP-SD008B
BN-SDCAPU/1B
BN-SDABPU/1B
DMW-AC1 AC Adaptor
HHR-3UPA/2B
HHR-3UPA/4B
Figure
512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card 16 MB SD Memory Card 8 MB SD Memory Card
SD USB Reader/Writer (compatible with MultiMediaCard)
SD PC Card Adaptor (compatible with MultiMediaCard)
AA Ni-MH(nickel-metal hydride) Battery 2pcs.
AA Ni-MH(nickel-metal hydride) Battery 4pcs.
Description
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #
2. Items Ordered
Your State & Local Sales Tax
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
MasterCard
Discover
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms.
First Last
Street Address
City State Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
CALL PANASONICS ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
Credit Card #
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
THE FOLLOWING:
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
OR
OR
QuantityAccessory # Price Each Description
Subtotal
Phone#:
Day ( )
Night ( )
Total Price
6.95
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories.
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Request for Service Notice

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Attn: Digital Camera Repair
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
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Limited Warranty
(For USA Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW)
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN
EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD)
1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED
UNDER NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes
damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
(For USA Only)
Product Repairs
MAIL TO :
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (Service in Puerto Rico).
Centralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Digital Camera Repair
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
As of January 2002
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Index

A
AF/AE lock ...........................38
Auto Review ..........................59
B
Battery indicator ....................14
Beep Sound ..........................60
Built-in Flash .........................32
Burst Mode ............................45
C
Clock Set...............................25
Condensation ........................69
D
Digital Zoom ..........................31
DPOF ....................................52
E
Exposure Compensation .......37
F
File Number...........................63
Flash/Access Indicator ..........21
Formatting .............................57
I
ISO Sensitivity .......................41
L
Landscape Mode...................43
LCD Monitor Brightness ........58
M
Macro Mode ..........................42
Memory Setting .....................62
Motion Images.......................29
Multi Playback .......................47
MultiMediaCard .....................16
N
Night Portrait Mode ...............44
O
Optical Zoom .........................30
P
Picture Size ...........................35
Playback Zoom ..................... 48
Power Save Mode .................61
Q
Quality ................................... 36
R
Review .................................. 28
S
SD Memory Card .................. 16
SD Slide Show ......................70
Self-timer............................... 34
Slide Show Status Indicator
W
White Balance
.......................
..................
...................
56 21
39
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Spanish Quck Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido
Prepare las siguientes piezas.
2
3
Cámara
Baterías
Tarjeta de memoria
Verifique que el interruptor de alimentación esté en [OFF].
Cargue las baterías usando un
1
cargador.
Abra la tapa de la tarjeta de
2
memoria.
Desplace la tapadera de la batería
3
y ábrala.
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4,5
7,10
Introduzca las
4
baterías
en la
cámara.
Introduzca la tarjeta de memoria en
5
la cámara. A: Terminal de conexión por detrás
de la tarjeta
Ponga el interruptor de
6
alimentación a [ON].
Ajuste el disco del modo al de la
7
imagen normal [ ]. Pulse el botón del obturador a
8,9
DIIG
ITAL C
AMER
A
T
OFF
ON
6
DISPLAY
MENU
REVIEW
S
E
T
POWER
≥≥ON
OFF
11
8
mitad para arreglar el enfoque.
Pulse el botón del obturador para
9
sacar una imagen.
[Reproducción]
Ajuste el disco del modo a
10
reproducción [ ].
Pulse 2/1 para reproducir la
11
imagen que quiere ver.
MEMO
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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