Panasonic DMC-LX7K User Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LX7

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

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(U.S. customers only)

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M0712KZ0

Preparations

Before use ..............................................6

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

Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 9

Attaching the lens cap and

shoulder strap...................................... 13

Charging battery .................................. 14

Remaining battery ....................................... 15

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................16

Inserting and removing the battery

or SD memory card (optional) ............ 18

Saving your pictures

(cards and built-in memory) ............... 20

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................21

Setting the clock .................................. 23

Changing time settings ................................24

Setting the menu .................................25

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 27

[Clock Set] ...................................................27

[World Time] ................................................27

[Travel Date] ................................................28

[Beep] ..........................................................29

[Volume] ......................................................30

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................30

[Fn Button Set] ............................................30

[LCD Display] / [Viewfinder] ........................31

[LCD Mode] .................................................31

[LVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style] ............. 32

[Guide Line] .................................................32

[Histogram] ..................................................33

[Video Rec Area] ......................................... 34

[Remaining Disp.] ........................................34

[Highlight] ....................................................34

[Expo.Meter] ................................................35

[Lens Resume] ............................................35

[MF Assist] ................................................... 35

[Economy] ...................................................36

[Play on LCD] ..............................................37

[Auto Review] ..............................................37

[Start Mode] .................................................38

[No.Reset] ...................................................38

[Reset] .........................................................39

[USB Mode] .................................................39

[Output] .......................................................39

[VIERA Link] ................................................40

[3D Playback] ..............................................40

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................40

[Scene Menu] .............................................. 41

[Menu Resume] ...........................................41

[User’s Name Rec] ......................................41

[Version Disp.] .............................................42

[Format] .......................................................42

[Language] ..................................................43

[Demo Mode] ...............................................43

Entering Text ........................................ 44

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Contents

Application (Record)

Sequence of operations ...................... 45

About recording modes ...................... 48

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 49

Automatic Scene Detection .........................49

Defocusing the background ........................50

About flash ..................................................52

[Color Mode] ................................................53

[Motion Deblur] ............................................53

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................53

[iHDR] ..........................................................54

AF Tracking .................................................55

[Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode ......................... 56

About setting items ......................................57

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 58

Program Shift ..............................................58

[Program Diagram] ......................................59

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ..................... 60

Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed

[Shutter-Priority] Mode .......................61

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

[Manual Exposure] Mode .................... 62

Taking pictures by changing the picture effect

[Creative Control] Mode ...................... 64

[Expressive] .................................................66

[Retro] .........................................................66

[High Key] ....................................................67

[Low Key] ....................................................67

[Sepia] ......................................................... 68

[Dynamic Monochrome] ..............................68

[Impressive Art] ...........................................69

[High Dynamic] ............................................69

[Cross Process] ...........................................70

[Toy Effect] ..................................................70

[Miniature Effect] .........................................71

[Soft Focus] ................................................. 72

[Star Filter] ...................................................72

[One Point Color] .........................................73

[Smooth Defocus] ........................................73

[Radial Defocus] ..........................................74

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ....................................... 75

[Portrait] .......................................................76

[Soft Skin] ....................................................76

[Scenery] .....................................................76

[Panorama Shot] .........................................76

[Sports] ........................................................78

[Night Portrait] .............................................78

[Night Scenery] ............................................78

[Handheld Night Shot] ................................. 78

[HDR] ..........................................................79

[Food] ..........................................................79

[Baby] ..........................................................79

[Pet] .............................................................79

[Sunset] ....................................................... 80

[Glass Through] ...........................................80

[3D Photo Mode] .........................................81

Recording motion pictures ................. 82

Taking still pictures while a motion picture

is being recorded .........................................86

Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode]

[High Speed Video] .....................................89

Registering your own settings and

recording [Custom] Mode .................. 90

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................90

[Custom] ......................................................91

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Contents

Using Zoom .......................................... 92

Optical Zoom ...............................................93

Extended optical zoom ................................93

[i.Zoom] .......................................................94

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................94

[Step Zoom] .................................................95

Taking pictures with Auto Focus .......96

Taking front-on pictures of people ............... 97

Automatically locking the focus on a

moving subject ............................................98

Subject not centered in picture ....................98

Determined position for focus .....................99

Using Manual Focus together with

Auto Focus ................................................ 101

Taking close-up pictures .................. 102

Taking pictures by locking the

exposure and/or focus ...................... 103

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

... 104

Taking pictures with the

built-in flash ....................................... 106

Changing the setting of the flash ...............107

Setting the ISO Sensitivity ................ 109

Setting coloring

(White Balance) ...................................111

Setting the White Balance manually .........112

Setting the White Balance using color

temperature ............................................... 113

Performing White Balance fine

adjustments ............................................... 113

Bracket recording using White Balance .... 114

Taking pictures with self-timer ......... 116

Setting the burst function ................. 118

Changing the aspect ratio of the

still pictures .......................................121

Automatically changing the aspect ratio

while taking pictures [Aspect Bracket] .......122

Using the built-in ND filter ................ 123

Compensating the exposure ............ 124

[Auto Bracket] ............................................125

Switching the display of recording

information, etc. ................................. 127

Using the level gauge........................ 128

Using Quick menu ............................. 129

Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

Registering face pictures ..........................131

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons ...................................133

....................... 130

Using the [Rec] menu ........................ 134

[Photo Style] ..............................................134

[Picture Size] .............................................135

[Quality] .....................................................136

[ISO Limit Set] ........................................... 137

[ISO Increments] .......................................137

[Extended ISO] ..........................................137

[Program Diagram] ....................................137

[Face Recog.] ............................................137

[AF Mode] ..................................................137

[Quick AF] .................................................. 138

[AF/AE Lock] .............................................138

[Metering Mode] ........................................139

[i.Dynamic] ................................................139

[Multi Expo.] ..............................................140

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................141

[i.Resolution] .............................................141

[i.Zoom] .....................................................141

[Digital Zoom] ............................................141

[Step Zoom] ...............................................142

[Stabilizer] .................................................142

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................143

[Flash] .......................................................143

[Flash Synchro] .........................................144

[Flash Adjust.] ............................................ 145

[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................145

[Color Mode] ..............................................146

[Motion Deblur] ..........................................146

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ................................146

[iHDR] ........................................................146

[Opt. Viewfinder] ........................................146

[Aspect Bracket] ........................................ 146

[Time Lapse Shot] ..................................... 147

[Date Stamp] .............................................149

[Clock Set] .................................................149

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 150

[Rec Mode] ................................................150

[Rec Quality] ..............................................150

[Continuous AF] ......................................... 151

[Wind Cut] .................................................151

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Application (View)

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] .....................................152

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback zoom” .......................................153

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” .........................................154

Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ..................................155

Playing back pictures recorded in burst

and interval recording ................................156

About panorama playback ........................158

Viewing motion pictures ................... 159

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures .................................. 160

Splitting up motion pictures ............. 161

Changing the picture information

display, etc. ........................................ 162

Deleting pictures ...............................163

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures .................................164

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................ 165

[2D/3D Settings] ........................................ 165

[Slide Show] ..............................................166

[Filtering Play] ...........................................168

[Calendar] ..................................................168

Retouching pictures .......................... 169

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................169

[Creative Retouch] ....................................170

Using the [Playback] menu............... 171

[Upload Set] ..............................................171

[Title Edit] ..................................................172

[Text Stamp] ..............................................173

[Video Divide] ............................................174

[Resize] .....................................................175

[Cropping] ..................................................176

[Leveling] ...................................................177

[Favorite] ...................................................178

[Print Set] ..................................................179

[Protect] .....................................................180

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................181

[Copy] ........................................................182

Others

Viewing on TV screen .......................183

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 185

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................187

Storing recorded still pictures and

motion pictures .................................. 189

Copying by inserting the SD card into the

recorder .....................................................189

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ...................................................189

Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to

your computer ..........................................190

Using with your PC ............................ 191

Copying still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [MP4]

(except AVCHD motion pictures) ...............192

Uploading pictures to image-sharing

websites ....................................................194

Printing ............................................... 195

Printing multiple pictures ...........................197

Printing with date and text .........................197

Making print settings on the camera .........198

Digital Camera Accessory System

Using the Live View Finder (optional) .......199

Using the External Viewfinder (optional) ... 200

Using the external flash (optional) .............201

Using the filter (optional) ...........................203

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC

coupler (optional) instead of the battery ....205

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 206

Message displays .............................. 211

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 213

Usage cautions and notes ................ 222

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Preparations

Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→222)

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other

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information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. Recording mode icons

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You can select and execute indicated menus and functions for the recording modes displayed in blue on mode dial illustrations next to section titles.

In the example shown on the left, the following recording modes are available: , , , and .

and will differ depending on the recording modes registered under

custom settings.

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Standard Accessories

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

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory

when you are not using a card. (→20)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 2 3 4

9 7 6 5

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About the hot shoe cover

Remove the hot shoe cover when using a Live View Finder (optional), External Viewfinder (optional) or External Flash (optional).

Removing the hot shoe cover

While pressing down on the hot shoe cover release button

, pull the cover in the direction of the arrow to detach.

1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp

Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. (→116, 143)

2 Mode dial

Switches the recording mode. (→48)

3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)

The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase.

4 Built-in flash (flash)

Use the flash open switch to open the flash. (→106)

5 Shoulder strap eyelet

Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens cap string to this eyelet. (→13)

6 Focus selector switch

Switches the focus setting. (→96, 102, 104)

7 Aspect ratio selector switch

Switches the aspect ratio of a still picture.

(→121)

8 Thread protector (→203) 9 Lens

The lens barrel extends forward when you take a picture.

Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in

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use. Keep the hot shoe cover safely after removing it so that you do not

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lose it. When the hot shoe cover is removed, make sure that foreign

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substances such as liquids or sand are not spilled on the dedicated connector.

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Dedicated

connector

Preparations

Names and Functions of Main Parts

10 11 12 13

17 18 19 20

15 14

10 Aperture ring

Adjusts the aperture value. (→60, 62)

11 Microphone

Records sound when you record motion pictures. (→82)

12 Zoom lever

Adjusts the recording range. (→92)

13 Motion picture button

Press this button to start and stop motion picture recording. (→46)

14 Camera ON/OFF switch

Turns the camera on or off.

15 Shutter button

Press this button to record a still picture.

(→46)

16 Flash open switch

Operate this switch to open the flash. (→106)

17 Tripod mount

Attach a tripod or other accessories to this receptacle. Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.

18 Speaker

Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

19 DC coupler cover

Use the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) specifically for this camera. (→205)

20 Card/Battery door

Open this door to insert and remove a card or battery. (→18)

21 Release lever

Slide this lever to open the card/battery door. (→18)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

22 23 24

22 LCD monitor (→206) 23 [ND/FOCUS] lever

To operate the lever, move it left or right or push it in. Use this lever for Manual Focus adjustment or for turning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc. (→104, 123)

24 Rear dial

To operate the dial, rotate it left or right or push it in. Use this dial for operations such as adjusting the shutter speed or selecting an operation item. (→61, 62, 124)

25 Terminal cover

How to open the terminal cover

26 [HDMI] socket

Connect the HDMI mini cable (optional) to this socket. (→183)

27 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

Connect the USB connection cable or AV cable (optional) to this socket. (→183, 192, 195)

28 Status indicator

This indicator lights up in accordance with the operating conditions of the camera.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

29 Playback button

Switches between recording mode and playback mode. (→152)

30 [MENU/SET]

Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→25)

31 [WB] button / Right cursor button (

Displays the White Balance setting screen. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→25, 111)

32 [DISP.] button

Switches the displayed screens. (→127, 162)

33 [

35 [Fn] button / Left cursor button (

36 [ISO] button / Up cursor button (

37 [AF/AE LOCK] button

] button / Down cursor button ( )

Displays the setting screens for burst, selftimer and other functions. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions.

(→25, 116, 118, 125)

[Q.MENU] button / [

Displays the Quick menu in recording mode. Deletes pictures in playback mode. This button is also used to return to the previous screen on the menu screen.

(→129, 163)

Displays the screen of the function registered to the corresponding [Fn] button. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→25, 30)

Displays the setting screen for ISO Sensitivity. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→25, 109)

Locks the exposure and focus. (→103, 138)

] button

)

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Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap

Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped.

Use the supplied string to attach the lens cap to the camera

Attach the lens cap

To attach and remove the lens cap, press the areas shown by arrows in the illustration.

Attach the shoulder strap

Shoulder strap eyelet

• Attach the other end of the shoulder strap.

• Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.

• Attach the shoulder strap with the LUMIX logo on the strap facing out.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

- Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

- It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Preparations

Charging light ([CHARGE])

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete

If light is flashing:

• Charging may take longer than normal if battery temperature is too high or too low (charging may not be completed).

• Battery/charger connector is dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.

Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Position the battery contacts to meet the charger, then insert the battery into the charger

Plug the charger into the AC power

Plug-in type

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Battery

Charger (model-specific)

Charge the battery with the charger indoors

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(10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).

Inlet type

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• The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain.

Detach the battery after charging is completed

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.

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The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to an electrical outlet.

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Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red*)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

Charging battery

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Notes on charging time

Charging time Approx. 155 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws.

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Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.

Remaining battery

When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.

While the LCD monitor is turned off, the status indicator will flash.

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Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures

Recording time Approx. 165 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

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

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON]).

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

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

By CIPA standard

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Charging battery

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Mode]

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time Approx. 90 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min

Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 60 min

Recording conditions

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• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

• The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 240 min

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to

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surrounding environment and usage conditions. If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

[AVCHD] [MP4]

[PSH] [FSH] [FHD]

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Preparations

Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional)

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

Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Release lever

Do not touch the terminal

Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face LCD)

Lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct

• Battery: Insert the battery all the

way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

• Card: Insert the card all the way

firmly until it clicks.

Close the door and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position

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To remove

• To remove battery: Move lever in direction of arrow.

Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional)

• To remove card:

Press down in center.

Lever

Remove battery from camera after use.

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

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To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX logo

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display on the LCD monitor and the status indicator go out. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not.

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Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)

• Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→182)

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”* or above is

recommended for recording motion pictures.

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as

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picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Icons displayed while recording : When using a card

: When using the built-in memory

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→42) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to

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record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer

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(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Switch

(This site is available in English only.)

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Preparations

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (The display switches depending on the settings.)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

4:3

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

10M 16 440 7290 14530

5M 24 650 10620 21490

0.3M 380 10050 162960 247150

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Preparations

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[PSH] – 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s

[FSH]/[SH] – 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s

When the [MP4] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FHD] – 12m02s 3h22m58s 6h50m54s

[HD] – 22m59s 6h27m29s 13h04m28s

[VGA] 1m42s 50m36s 14h12m48s 28h46m30s

• The time displayed in the table is the total time.

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen

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• If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording

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time capacity of the card may be reduced. (→171)

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Preparations

Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Preparation: Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.

Turn on the power

The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select the language and press [MENU/SET]

The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

[ ] button

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

Press [MENU/SET]

Press [MENU/SET] to set

• To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button.

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo

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studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Preparations

Setting the clock

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu

• For details about how to set the menu (→25)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→23))

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Preparations

Setting the menu

You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations.

Zoom lever

Shutter button

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

Each item’s background color changes when it is selected

Select the menu type (→26)

Press to select the menu item and press

Page (Zoom lever can be used to switch to next page.)

Item

Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]

Selected setting

Settings

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu

• You can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. (The camera switches to recording mode.)

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Preparations

Setting the menu

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Menu type

In recording mode

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[Rec] menu You can adjust settings such as number of pixels and flash. [Motion Picture]

menu [Playback Mode]

menu [Playback] menu You can adjust settings for recorded pictures, such as picture

[Setup] menu You can adjust settings to make operating the camera easier, such

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Switching menu type

Press to move the cursor from the

menu item to the menu type (shown in left-hand frame).

You can adjust settings such as recording method and picture quality.

You can adjust settings for playback methods such as [Slide Show] and [Filtering Play].

protection and cropping and print settings.

as setting the clock and changing the beep sounds.

In playback mode

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Press to select the menu type to

be displayed and press to return to the menu item

Menu type

Item

The operation screen examples in this manual may differ from the actual screen

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display or some parts of the screen display are omitted. The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode.

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The setting methods vary depending on the menu item.

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Selected menu type

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] and [Stabilizer

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Demo.] are set.

[Clock Set]

Set time, date, and display format. For details (→24).

[World Time]

Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination.

• Message will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step

Use cursor button to select [Destination] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select area and press [MENU/SET]

City/area name

Current time at selected destination

Difference with home time

When [Destination] has been selected

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

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To set summer time

Press in step . (Press again to release the setting)

• When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time.

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When you come back from your travel destination

Select [Home] in step and press [MENU/SET].

If you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen, set based on

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difference with home time.

is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are

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played back.

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Travel Date]

If you set your travel schedule and record pictures, the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded.

Use cursor button to select [Travel Setup] and press

Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the departure date and press [MENU/SET]

Use cursor button to select the return date and press [MENU/SET]

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To record [Location]

Once the [Travel Setup] is set, you can set the location.

Use cursor button in step above to select [Location] and press Use cursor button to select [SET] and press [MENU/SET] Enter your location (Entering text (→44))

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the

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camera’s clock. When destination is set in [World Time], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is

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not displayed even if [Travel Setup] is set to [SET] after recording. If settings are made before departure date, number of days to departure are not

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recorded. To print [Location] or the number of days that have passed, either use [Text Stamp] or

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print using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM. [Travel Date] cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures.

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[Destination] cannot be recorded for MP4 motion pictures.

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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Beep]

Change or mute the beep/shutter sounds.

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Settings [Beep Level]

/ / : High / Low / Mute

[Beep Tone]

/ / : Change beep tone.

[Shutter Vol.]

/ / : High / Low / Mute

[Shutter Tone]

/ / : Change shutter tone.

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Preparations

Using the [Setup] menu

• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

[Volume]

Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels).

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Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6]

Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV.

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[Cust.Set Mem.]

[Fn Button Set]

Register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn] button for faster operation.

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Settings

[Photo Style] (→134) [Level Gauge] (→128)

[Quality] (→136) [Guide Line] (→32)

[Metering Mode] (→139) [Video Rec Area] (→34)

[AF Mode] (→97) [Remaining Disp.] (→34)

[Focus Area Set] (→100) [Flash] (→107)

[1 Shot AF] (→105) [Flash Adjust.] (→145)

[i.Dynamic] (→139) [Aspect Bracket] (→122)

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