Panasonic DMC-LZ30 Advanced Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LZ30

Please read these instructions carefully before using

this product, and save this manual for future use.

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(U.S. customers only)

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Before use

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

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

Names and Functions of Main Parts ............................................................................... 9

Cursor button ....................................................................................................................................11

Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap ......................................................................... 12

Attaching the lens cap ......................................................................................................................12

Attaching the shoulder strap .............................................................................................................13

Preparations

About the batteries ......................................................................................................... 14

Inserting and removing the batteries ........................................................................... 15

Remaining battery .............................................................................................................................17

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time ....................................................17

Inserting and removing the card (optional) ................................................................. 20

About built-in memory/cards ......................................................................................... 22

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) .............................................................................22

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) ...................................................................23

Setting the clock ............................................................................................................. 24

Changing time setting .......................................................................................................................25

Basics

Sequence of operations ................................................................................................. 26

Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ............................. 29

Using flash ........................................................................................................................................30

Automatic Scene Detection ...............................................................................................................30

[AF Tracking] .....................................................................................................................................31

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions ....................................................................................................32

Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode .................................... 33

Adjusting focus .............................................................................................................. 34

Recording motion pictures ............................................................................................ 35

Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ........................................................................... 37

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” ........................................................................................ 38

Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” .........................................................................................38

Searching pictures by their recording date “Calendar”......................................................................39

Viewing motion pictures ....................................................................................................................40

Deleting pictures ............................................................................................................ 41

To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures ............................................................................42

Setting the menu ............................................................................................................ 43

Menu type .........................................................................................................................................44

Using Quick menu .............................................................................................................................45

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Using the [Setup] menu ................................................................................................. 46

[Battery] .............................................................................................................................................46

[Clock Set] .........................................................................................................................................46

[Beep] ................................................................................................................................................46

[Volume] ............................................................................................................................................46

[Monitor Display] ...............................................................................................................................46

[Monitor Luminance] ..........................................................................................................................47

[Histogram] ........................................................................................................................................48

[Video Rec Area] ...............................................................................................................................48

[Economy] .........................................................................................................................................49

[Auto Review] ....................................................................................................................................50

[Reset] ...............................................................................................................................................50

[Output] .............................................................................................................................................50

[Version Disp.] ...................................................................................................................................51

[Format] .............................................................................................................................................51

[Language] ........................................................................................................................................51

Application (Record)

Changing recording information display ..................................................................... 52

Using Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 53

Zoom types and use ..........................................................................................................................54

Taking pictures with flash .............................................................................................. 55

Taking close-up pictures ............................................................................................... 59

Focus range ......................................................................................................................................60

[Macro Zoom] ....................................................................................................................................61

Taking pictures with self-timer ...................................................................................... 62

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation ............................................................ 63

[Auto Bracket] ....................................................................................................................................64

Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording

[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................................................................................... 65

Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode ................... 66

[Expressive] .......................................................................................................................................67

[Retro] ...............................................................................................................................................67

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

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

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

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

[Impressive Art] .................................................................................................................................68

[High Dynamic] ..................................................................................................................................68

[Cross Process] .................................................................................................................................69

[One Point Color] ...............................................................................................................................69

Taking pictures of people [Portrait] Mode ................................................................... 70

Taking pictures of scenery [Scenery] Mode ............................................................... 71

Taking pictures of sporting events [Sports] Mode ..................................................... 72

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Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] .............................................. 73

[Panorama Shot] ...............................................................................................................................74

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

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

[HDR] ................................................................................................................................................77

[Food] ................................................................................................................................................78

[Baby] ................................................................................................................................................78

[Sunset] .............................................................................................................................................79

[High Sens.] .......................................................................................................................................79

Using the [Rec] menu ..................................................................................................... 80

[Picture Size] .....................................................................................................................................80

[Quality] .............................................................................................................................................81

[Sensitivity] ........................................................................................................................................81

[White Balance] .................................................................................................................................82

[AF Mode] ..........................................................................................................................................84

[Metering Mode] ................................................................................................................................85

[i.Exposure] .......................................................................................................................................86

[Digital Zoom] ....................................................................................................................................86

[Burst] ................................................................................................................................................87

[Color Mode] ......................................................................................................................................88

[AF Assist Lamp] ...............................................................................................................................88

[Red-Eye Removal] ...........................................................................................................................89

[Stabilizer] .........................................................................................................................................89

[Date Stamp] .....................................................................................................................................90

[Clock Set] .........................................................................................................................................90

Using the [Motion Picture] menu .................................................................................. 91

[Rec Quality] .....................................................................................................................................91

[Continuous AF] .................................................................................................................................91

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Application (View)

Different playback methods [Playback Mode] ............................................................ 92

[Slide Show] ......................................................................................................................................93

[Category Selection] ..........................................................................................................................94

[Calendar] ..........................................................................................................................................94

Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] ..................................................................... 95

[Toy Effect] ........................................................................................................................................96

[Miniature Effect] ...............................................................................................................................96

[Star Filter] .........................................................................................................................................96

[One Point Color] ...............................................................................................................................96

Using the [Playback] menu............................................................................................ 97

[Creative Retouch] ............................................................................................................................97

[Resize] .............................................................................................................................................97

[Cropping] ..........................................................................................................................................99

[Protect] ...........................................................................................................................................100

[Copy] ..............................................................................................................................................101

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen .................................................................................................. 102

Using with your PC ....................................................................................................... 104

Using the supplied software ............................................................................................................105

Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .......................................................................... 106

Copying still pictures and motion pictures .......................................................................................107

Printing .......................................................................................................................... 109

Printing multiple pictures ................................................................................................................. 110

Making print settings on the camera ............................................................................................... 111

Printing with date and text ............................................................................................................... 112

Contents

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ........................................................................................113

Message displays ..........................................................................................................115

Q&A Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................117

Usage cautions and notes ........................................................................................... 123

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How to read this document

Recording mode icons

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Recording mode:

Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes

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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

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

• When carrying or using the playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.

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” (→123)

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Standard Accessories

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

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

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the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. LR6/AA alkaline batteries or HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride)

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batteries are indicated as battery (or batteries) in the text. SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as

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card 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.

• 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

4 5

8 9

Self-timer indicator (→62) / AF Assist Lamp

Flash (→27, 55)

Lens

LCD monitor (→52, 113, 114)

[EXPOSURE] button (→65)

Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the

mode).

Playback button (→28, 37, 92)

Use this to switch to playback mode.

Cursor button (→11)

[DISP.] button (→52)

Use this to change display.

[Q.MENU] / [ ] / [ ] button

In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. (→45) In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. (→41) During menu operations: Previous screen is restored. (→43)

(→27, 88)

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

10 11

12 13 14

Flash open button (→55)

Shoulder strap eyelet (→13)

Lens barrel

Speaker (→46)

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

(→102, 107, 109)

Some methods of holding the camera may block the speaker, making it difficult to

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hear the beep, etc.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Cursor button

15 162117

Microphone (→27, 35)

Mode dial (→26)

Use this to select the recording mode.

Zoom lever (→53)

Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger.

Shutter button (→27, 29)

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

Motion picture button (→27, 35)

Record motion pictures.

Camera [ON/OFF] button (→24, 26)

Use this to turn the camera on and off.

Tripod Mount (→127)

Do not attach to a tripod with a

5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.

Release lever (→15, 20)

Card/Battery door (→15, 20)

[MENU/SET]

Use this to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. (→43)

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer (→62)

Down cursor button ( )

• Macro Mode etc. (→59)

In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .

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Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc. (→63)

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash (→56)

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Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap

Attaching the lens cap

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

Pass the lens cap string through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body

• Attach the lens cap string before attaching the shoulder strap.

• Pass the shorter loop of the string through the eyelet.

Pass the lens cap string through the lens cap eyelet

• Pass the lens cap through the loop of the string and tighten it.

Attach the lens cap

Do not hang or swing around this unit.

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Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.

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Be careful not to lose the lens cap.

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Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled with the shoulder strap.

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Attaching the lens cap/shoulder strap

Attaching the shoulder strap

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the

Shoulder strap eyelet

shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body

• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” Logo is on the outside.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper

Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it is secure

• Perform steps to and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

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

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

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Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

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

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

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

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About the batteries

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

LR6/AA alkaline batteries or optional HR6/AA rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries can be used with this unit.

EVOLTA (EVOIA) batteries (Panasonic battery) can also be used.

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The following batteries cannot be used.

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• Manganese batteries

• Lithium batteries

• Nickel batteries

• Ni-Cd batteries

• Oxyride batteries

If these batteries are used, the following problems may occur:

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• Battery leakage

• Incorrect display of remaining battery power

• Failure to turn on camera

• Damage to data written to built-in memory or card

• Other troubles

Never use batteries such as those indicated below.

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• Batteries with all or part of their covering peeled off

• Batteries with flat poles

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Inserting and removing the batteries

Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it

Insert the batteries all the way with correct orientation of and poles

Close the card/battery door and slide the door in until you hear a locking sound

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Turn off the camera.

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To remove batteries

Tilt the camera and catch the batteries in your hand. Be careful not to drop them.

Inserting and removing the batteries

To remove the batteries, 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.) Be sure to remove the batteries if you are not using the camera for a long period of

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time. Batteries may be hot immediately after use. Turn off the camera and wait until the battery temperature lowers before removing them. The clock settings may reset if batteries are removed from the camera for 120 hours

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or more. Always use all new batteries of the same type and brand when replacing batteries.

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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.

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Inserting and removing the batteries

Remaining battery

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, replace the batteries with new ones.

Remaining battery

When you insert new batteries, one of the following messages will be displayed.

• [To use alkaline battery (LR6)]

• [To use nickel metal hydride battery] If the type of new batteries is different from that indicated in the message, change the setting of [Battery] (→46) in the [Setup] menu.

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. (→19)

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Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard)

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min Approx. 270 min

Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 540 pictures

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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Inserting and removing the batteries

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality] [HD] [HD]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

Recording conditions

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Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Approx. 210 min Approx. 280 min

Approx. 105 min Approx. 140 min

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

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

Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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

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Viewing pictures

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Playback time Approx. 430 min Approx. 560 min

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

The number of recordable pictures, recording time, and playback time vary, depending

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on the storage and operating conditions of the batteries, the brand and type of batteries. We recommend using [Economy] (→49) or turning off the camera frequently between

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recording sessions to save battery power. If you are going to use the camera for long periods of time, the use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended. If the available battery power is significantly reduced even when fully charged Ni-MH batteries are used, the batteries have reached the end of their life. Please purchase new batteries. Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. by dropping

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(can cause faults).

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Inserting and removing the batteries

Please note that the performance of alkaline batteries significantly decreases in low temperature conditions.

(When the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F))

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Recording still pictures

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Number of recordable pictures

Recording time Approx. 60 min Approx. 250 min

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality] [HD] [HD]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 340 min Approx. 540 min

Approx. 120 pictures Approx. 500 pictures

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Approx. 70 min Approx. 240 min

Approx. 35 min Approx. 120 min

Supplied batteries or optional

Panasonic alkaline batteries

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

Fully-charged Panasonic Ni-MH

batteries (optional, when the

battery capacity is 1900 mAh)

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Turn off the camera.

Move the release lever to the [OPEN] position ( ) and slide the card/battery door in the direction ( ) to open it

Insert the card all the way

• Push in until it clicks.

Close the card/battery door and slide the door inward until it locks firmly

Card (Check orientation)

• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

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Turn off the camera.

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To remove card

Press the center of the card.

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

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

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To remove the card, 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.)

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About built-in memory/cards

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. 100 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→101)

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

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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 • Use an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

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)

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

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operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the batteries/card. Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→51) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used

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

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computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Latest information:

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)

of SD Speed “Class 6” motion pictures.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the 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

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

or higher for recording

Switch

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About built-in memory/cards

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).

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display)

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

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

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

16M 15 340 5580 10970

5M 45 850 14130 27450

0.3M 260 4620 76150 123570

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

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

HD – 8m30s 2h10m 4h30m

VGA – 21m50s 5h50m 11h45m

QVGA 3m20s 1h00m 17h00m 34h00m

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

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

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

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Cursor button / [MENU/SET]

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

Press [MENU/SET]

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

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

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

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Setting the clock

Changing time setting

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

• If approximately 2 hours have elapsed after installing the batteries with sufficient power in the camera, the clock settings will be retained for about 120 hours even if the batteries are removed.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→43)

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

• To cancel → Press [ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed.

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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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Sequence of operations

Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning on the camera.

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button

Set to the desired recording mode

Camera [ON/OFF] button

Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→29)

[Program AE] Mode Take pictures with your own settings. (→33)

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→73)

[Sports] Mode Take pictures of sporting events, etc. (→72)

[Scenery] Mode Take pictures of scenery. (→71)

[Portrait] Mode Take pictures of people. (→70)

[Creative Control] Mode

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Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures. (→65)

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect. (→66)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture

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Recording motion pictures (→35)

Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

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Holding the camera

Flash (→55)

AF Assist Lamp

We recommend attaching the shoulder strap (supplied) when using the

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camera to prevent it from dropping. (→13)

Sequence of operations

Shutter button

Microphone

Motion picture button

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the lens retracts.

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

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Press the Playback button

Sequence of operations

Playback button

View pictures (→37, 75)

• Press

• Press to play back motion pictures

to select a picture

or panorama pictures

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Taking pictures once again

• Press Playback button to enter the recording mode

Turn off the camera (Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button)

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To turn on the camera in Playback Mode

Press and hold the playback button.

• Pictures on the card or built-in memory are displayed.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Focus display

(When focus is aligned: illuminated When focus is not aligned: flashing)

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Using flash

Press [ ] to open the flash (→55).

When is selected, the optimum flash ( , , , ) is selected automatically

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depending on conditions. (→58) When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

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When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

Recognizes people Recognizes landscapes Recognizes night scenes and people in them (Only when Recognizes night scenes Recognizes close-ups Recognizes sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene

The icon of scene detected

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

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same subject. If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the

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appropriate scene mode. When or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure

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are adjusted to the recognized faces.

does not correspond to any of the above.

We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

is selected)

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About Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation is automatically activated in [Intelligent Auto] mode. Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.

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