Panasonic DMC-TZ55, DMC-TZ56 Owner's Manual

Basic Operating

ENGLISH

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

 Panasonic Corporation 2014

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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

VQT5H27-1

F0114MG1044

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

DMC-TZ55 DMC-TZ56

To power outlet

Battery Pack

USB Connection Cable

AC Adaptor

Strap eyelet

• To prevent

dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist.

Charging lamp

Hand Strap

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (gold terminal)

Flash

Microphone

Lens

Speaker

AF Assist Lamp

Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ55

DMC-TZ56

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

∫ DMC-TZ55

http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DMC-TZ55&dest=EB

∫ DMC-TZ56

http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DMC-TZ56&dest=EG

• Click the desired language.

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http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

∫ Product identification marking

Digital Camera Bottom

Product Location

∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is

•

always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC of our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Address of Authorized Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3) Purpose of this product is to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask

for the correct method of disposal.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

Warni ng

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

Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine

Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.

Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)

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

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13E).

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

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

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

•

Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound

may be adversely affected.

• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the

outlet.

• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.

• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of

time.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to

clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may

cause it to malfunction.

• Always use the supplied cords and cables.

• Do not extend the cords or the cables.

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this

unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic

waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to

ensure proper operation.

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

• Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.

• Do not remove or damage the external label on the battery.

• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too

low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug

or near the batteries.

• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended

temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]

• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for

a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.

These symbols indicate separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment or waste batteries. More detailed information is contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”.

Accessories

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

Product numbers correct as of January 2014. These may be subject to change.

Battery Pack (DMW-BCM13E) AC Adaptor (VSK0775)

USB Connection Cable (K1HY08YY0037)

Hand Strap (VFC4737-A)

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the

accessories separately.)

Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Monday– Friday 9:00 am– 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our

Customer

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a

Communications

browse on our website for further details.

Centre Monday– Friday 9:00 am– 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

∫ Optional Accessories

Battery Pack: DMW-BCM13 USB Connection Cable: DMW-USBC1 AV Cable: DMW-AVC1

• Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.

Names of Main Parts

1 Shutter button

2 Mode dial

3 Zoom lever

4 Flash

5 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp

6 Camera [ON/OFF] button

7 [Wi-Fi] button

8 Microphone

9 Speaker

: Lens

; Lens barrel

< Lens barrier

= Charging lamp

Wi-Fi

connection lamp

> Monitor

? [EXPOSURE] button

@ [MENU/SET] button

A [DISP.] button

B Strap eyelet

C [HDMI] socket

D [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

E Motion picture button

F [(] (Playback) button

G Cursor buttons

)/4(#)/2(ë)/1(‰)

H [Q.MENU] button/

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button

I Tripod mount

J Card/Battery door

K Release lever

∫ Adjusting the monitor angle

1 Flip up the bottom of

the monitor lightly to open.

•

Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.

2 Adjust the angle of

the monitor.

When closing

• When not using this unit,

close the monitor completely back to the original position.

• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force or drop the camera.

This may cause scratches and malfunctions.

• If the monitor is rotated as shown in

the illustration, the Self Shot Mode starts.

Preparations

SD Memory Card (optional)

• The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.

(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

Charging time Approx. 210 min

• When charging is complete, the charging lamp will go off - then you may disconnect

the camera from the power outlet or computer.

Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Be careful not to put your fingers

on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.

A Tripod mount

A tripod with a screw length of

5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached. It may not be possible to attach certain types of tripods properly.

Selecting the Recording Mode

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired

mode.

∫ List of Recording Modes

¦ Intelligent Auto Mode

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Programme AE Mode

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

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

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

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

Manual Exposure Mode

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

Custom Mode

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Panorama Shot Mode

This mode allows you to take panorama pictures. This mode allows you to select any of the 13 image effects including [Old Days], [High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].

Û Scene Mode

This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. This mode allows you to select any of the 16 scenes including [Portrait], [Scenery], and [Starry Sky].

Creative Control Mode

Record while checking the image effect. This mode allows you to select any of the 15 image effects including [Old Days], [High Key], and [Dynamic Monochrome].

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)

We recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and record casually.

Mode dial

• Set the mode dial to [ ].

Shutter button

• Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and

then press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

∫ Scene Detection

When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]

[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Night Shot]

[i-Sunset]

¢1 Only displayed when the flash is set to [ ]. ¢2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON].

¢1

¢2

Using the Zoom

To make subjects appear further away use (Wide): Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

To make subjects appear closer use (Tele): Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

Optical Zoom

Zooms in without deteriorating the image quality.

Maximum magnification: 20k

Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)

This function works when any of the picture sizes indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality.

Maximum magnification: 45k

(This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.)

Intelligent Zoom

Enabled when [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. You can zoom in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimising the deterioration of the image quality.

Digital Zoom

This function works when [Digital Zoom] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON]. Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom magnification.

Changing Functions and Settings

Functions and settings can be changed using 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET]. (Some functions and settings will not be available for selection depending on the Recording Mode.)

3(È) The exposure compensation or Auto Bracket setting screen is displayed.

The macro setting screen is displayed.

4(#)

2(ë)

1(‰)

[ ]([AF Macro])/[ ]([Macro Zoom])/[OFF]

The Self-Timer setting screen is displayed.

[ ]([10sec.])/[ ]([2sec.])/[OFF]

The flash setting screen is displayed.

[‡]([Auto])/[ ]([iAuto])/[ ]([Auto/Red-Eye])/[‰]([Forced Flash On])/ [ ]([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])/[Œ]([Forced Flash Off])

The menu screen is displayed. This operation is also available during playback.

Menus convenient for taking pictures

∫ [Picture Size]

A picture taken with the camera is saved as picture data of up to approximately 16 million pixels. The smaller the number of pixels is, the greater the number of recordable pictures will be.

• Quality [A]

Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) 12 35 180

Card (2 GB) 335 1000 4900

∫ [Quality]

Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.

[A] ([Fine]) When giving priority to the picture quality

[›] ([Standard])

∫ [Sensitivity]

This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

Recording location (recommended)

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

Jitter of the subject Increased Less

∫ [Date Stamp]

You can take a picture with date and time of recording.

[W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day.

[WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes.

[OFF] —

Save location 16M (4:3) 3M (4:3) 0.3M (4:3)

Settings Description of settings

When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels

[100] [3200]

When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark

Settings Description of settings

Recording Motion Pictures

100-0001100-0001100-0001

1/51/5

Cancel

SSID: Password:

Please set on your smartphone

Change method

Please scan the QR code using "Image App", or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings

SSID

QR code

IMAGE APP

Panasonic Corporation

Wi-Fi

0123456789ABC

Cancel

SSID: Password:

Please set on your smartphone

Change method

Please scan the QR code using "Image App", or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings

QR code

SSID

Password

Wi-Fi

0123456789ABC

Cancel

Select

Set

Select a function

Remote Shooting & View

Send Images While Recording

Send Images Stored in the Camera

Cancel

Select

Set

Select connection method

Via Network

Direct

Connect to the network (AP)

USB Connection Cable

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

• This socket is also used

when charging the battery.

This unit can record motion pictures in MP4 format.

Mode dial

• You can record motion pictures fitting each

Recording Mode.

(Motion pictures cannot be recorded in Panorama Shot Mode.)

Motion picture button

• The recording state indicator (red) will flash

while recording motion pictures.

• Stop the recording by pressing the motion

• Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button.

(Simultaneous recording)

¢ Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:

– When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA]

picture button again.

– [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

∫ About the recording quality setting

The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of the [Motion Picture] menu.

Settings Size Frame rate Bit rate Aspect ratio

[FHD] 1920k1080

[HD] 1280k720 10 Mbps

[VGA] 640k480 4 Mbps 4:3

25p

20 Mbps

16:9

• The setting is fixed to [VGA] in the following cases. – When recording to the built-in memory – [Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)

• The maximum continuous recordable time of a motion picture is 29 minutes and 59 seconds,

which is equivalent to a file size of approximately 4 GB. You can check the recordable time on the screen. (With [FHD], the file size becomes larger, causing the recordable time to become shorter than 29 minutes and 59 seconds)

∫ About zooming while recording motion pictures

•

The Extra Optical Zoom and Intelligent Zoom cannot be used during the motion picture recording.

• If you use Extra Optical Zoom or Intelligent Zoom, the angle of view may change drastically

when you start or finish recording a motion picture.

Playback

[(] (Playback) button

• Use this to play back pictures.

Cursor buttons

• 2/1: to select the picture

[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button

• [ ]: to delete the displayed picture

Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily.

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select menu and then press [MENU/SET].

Menu Description of settings

[Rec]

[Motion Picture]

[Playback Mode]

[Playback]

[Setup]

[Wi-Fi]

The menu lets you set the Colouring, Sensitivity or Number of pixels, etc. of pictures you are recording.

This menu lets you set the setting for motion pictures such as recording quality.

This menu lets you select the playback method. The options include slideshow playback.

This menu lets you make changes to the pictures taken. For example, you can set protection for the pictures taken, or crop them.

This menu lets you perform the clock settings, beep tone settings and other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.

This menu lets you make the settings necessary to connect to Wi-Fi or use the Wi-Fi function.

3 Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET].

• It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.

(It will also switch by rotating the zoom lever)

4 Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a

different way.

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] repeatedly until the screen returns to the recording/playback screen.

•

In recording mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway.

• There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings

being used on the camera due to the specifications.

What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

The camera is not capable of connecting to a wireless network via public wireless LAN.

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet

Recording images remotely with a smartphone

Playing back pictures in the camera

Saving images stored in the camera

Install the dedicated smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App ”¢ on your smartphone/tablet.

• OS (As of January 2014)

App for Android

> Search the Google Play

App for iOS: iOS 5.0 or higher:

> Search the App Store

• Use the latest version.

• Some smartphones/tablets may not work correctly. For information on the “Image App”,

refer to the support site below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

¢ In this manual, the app is referred to as “Image App”.

app.

: Android 2.3.3 or higher

Store for “Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX”, and install the

for “Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX”, and install the app.

When sending images to PC

Sending an image each time a recording is made

Sending selected images

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet

Using the QR code to set up a connection (If you are using an iOS device [iPhone/iPod touch/iPad])

1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi].

• Th e QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.

2 Start “Image App ” on your smartphone/tablet. 3 Select [QR code], and then select [OK]. 4 Using “ Image App ”, scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the

camera.

5 Install the profile of “IMAGE APP”.

• A message will be displayed on the browser.

• If the smartphone/tablet is locked with a passcode,

enter the passcode to unlock the smartphone/tablet.

6 Press the home button to close the browser. 7 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet.

Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera.

9 Return to the home screen, and then start “Image App”.

• St eps 2 through 6 are not required from the second time on.

Using the QR code to set up a connection (If you are using an Android device)

1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi].

• Th e QR code will be displayed on the camera screen.

2 On the smartphone/tablet, start “Image App ”. 3 Select [QR code]. 4 Using “ Image App ”, scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the

camera.

∫ Entering a password to set up a connection

1 Press and hold [Wi-Fi].

• The Password will be dis played on the camera screen.

Please set on your smartphone

Please scan the QR code using "Image App", or enter the password into Wi-Fi settings

SSID: Password:

Change method

Cancel

2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet. 3 Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the

camera.

4 Enter the password displayed on the screen of the

camera.

• If you are using an Android device, marking the box for

password display will allow the device to display the password as you enter it.

5 On the smartphone/tablet, start “ Image App ”.

Controlling the camera with the smartphone/tablet

∫ Recording images with the smartphone/tablet (remote recording)

1 Connect to a smartphone/tablet. 2 Select [ ] on the screen of “ Image App ”.

• The recorded images a re saved in the camera.

• Motion pictures canno t be recorded.

∫ Playing back the camera’s images on the

smartphone/tablet

1 Connect to a smartphone/tablet. 2 Select [ ] on the screen of “Image App”.

• Images in the camera are displayed on the screen

of the smartphone/tablet.

3 Touch an image to enlarge it.

• Motion pictures canno t be played back.

∫ Saving the camera’s images in the smartphone/tablet

1 Connect to a smartphone/tablet. 2 Select [ ] on the screen of “Image App ”.

3 Press and hold an image, and drag it to save

it on the smartphone/tablet.

• Motion pictures canno t be saved.

∫

Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet

You can acquire location information from a smartphone/tablet, and write it on images afterwards.

• Read the [Help] in the “Image App” menu for further details on how to operate.

Setting up a connection to a PC via a wireless access point

Creating a destination folder for images

To send pictures to a PC, you need to create a destination folder on the PC in advance.

• Create a PC user account [account name (up to 254 characters) and password (up to

32 characters)] consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a receive folder may fail if the account includes non-alphanumeric characters.

(For Windows)

Supported OS: Windows Example: Windows 7

XP/Windows VistaR/WindowsR 7/WindowsR 8/WindowsR 8.1

1 Select a destination folder, then right-click. 2 Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.

• For details, refer to the operating instructions o f your PC or Help on the OS.

(For Mac)

Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.9 Example: OS X v10.8

1 Select a destination folder, then click the following items:

[File] > [Get Info]

2 Enable sharing of the folder.

• For details, refer to the operating instructions o f your PC or Help on the OS.

Sending images to the PC

You can send pictures and motion pictures recorded with this unit to a PC. The connection methods described in this manual are examples. For details on other connection methods, refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”.

Preparations:

• If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from the standard setting, you also

need to change the setting of this unit in [PC Connection].

1 Press [Wi-Fi] .

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [New Connection], and

then press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the sending method.

Sending an image each time you record it ([Send Images While Recording]) Available file format: JPEG

Sending selected images ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Available file format: JPEG/MP4

4 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].

5 Select the connection method.

Example: Selecting [WPS (Push-Button)] to set up a connection

1 Select [Via Network]. 2 Select [WPS (Push-Button)].

3 Press and hold the WPS button of the wireless

(Example)

access point until it switches to WPS mode.

6 On the camera, perform the operation that matches your purpose.

[Send Images While Recording]

1 Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder. 2 Take a picture with the camera.

[Send Images Stored in the Camera]

1 Select the PC you want to connect to and the destination folder. 2 Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI], and then select the images you want to send.

• When th e PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], and enter

the computer name of the PC (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers).

• Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified folder, and pictures are saved in

those folders.

• If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, enter the one you set on your

PC.

• When the computer name (NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers) contains a space

(blank character), etc., it may not be recognised correctly. If a connection attempt fails, we recommend that you change the computer name (or NetBIOS name) to the one consisting of only alphanumeric characters, with a maximum of 15 characters.

Transferring images to a PC by using the USB connection cable (supplied)

1 Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable

(supplied).

2 Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC.

• When th e image transfer is complete, disconnect the USB connection cable safely.

∫ Playback and editing on a PC

Software for image playback or editing is not supplied with this product.

• To play back or edit still pictures, use standard software.

• To play back motion pictures, use the following software:

QuickTime/iTunes, provided by Apple (Software supporting MP4 format is required.)

• If software is not installed on your PC, download it from the website of the software provider.

• For information on how to use software, contact the software provider.

Troubleshooting

If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu.

The charging lamp blinks.

• This phenomenon occurs when charging in a location where the temperature is very high or

very low. > Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient

temperature (and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.

Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture.

• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors.

This is not a malfunction.

Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the monitor during recording.

• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It

appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in still pictures or motion pictures.

A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed.

(General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection)

• Try [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu.

• Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.

• Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency

operated nearby? > Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away

from the device.

• When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start

or the connection may be disrupted. (A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)

(About a wireless access point)

• Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state.

• The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio

wave condition.

– Move this unit closer to the wireless access point. – Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point. – Change the direction of this unit. – Change the location and orientation of the wireless access point. – Perform the [From List].

• It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless

access point.

> Check the settings of the wireless access point. > When the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not to broadcast, the wireless

access point may not be detected. Enter the network SSID to start the connection or enable the SSID broadcast of the wireless access point.

• Connection types and security setting methods are different depending on the wireless

access point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless access point.)

• Is the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point connected to other equipment using

the 5 GHz band? > The use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz simultaneously is

recommended. It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera if it is not compatible.

It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone/tablet.

• It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the

smartphone/tablet, but it is not a malfunction.

Transmission of the image fails midway.

• Is the size of the image too large?

> Reduce the size of the still picture, then transmit. > Image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red.

Please refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” for details.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 5 V

Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording)

Camera effective pixels

Image sensor 1/2.33q MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels,

Lens Optical 20k zoom, fl4.3 mm to 86.0 mm (35 mm film camera

Image stabiliser Optical method

Focus range Normal 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/2.0 m (6.6 feet) (Tele)

1.0 W (When playing back)

16,000,000 pixels

Primary colour filter

equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm) Wide: F3.3 to F8.0 Tele: F6.4 to F8.0

Macro/ Intelligent auto/ Motion picture

Scene Mode There may be differences in the above

to ¶

3 cm (0.098 feet) (Wide)/1.0 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to ¶ [5k to 7k is 2.0 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]

settings.

Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter

Minimum Illumination Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th

Shutter speed 4 seconds to 1/2000th of a second

Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/

Metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot Monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)

Microphone Monaural

Speaker Monaural

Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC

Recording file format

Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on

Motion pictures MP4

Audio compression format

Interface

Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)

Analogue video NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

Audio Audio line output (monaural)

Terminal

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)

[HDMI] MicroHDMI TypeD

Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts)

Mass Approx. 250 g/0.55 lb (with card and battery)

Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

of a second)

[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds

Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)

(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)

Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card

“Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding

AAC

¢ Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the

USB connection cable.

Approx. 106.8 mm (W)k62.2 mm (H)k32.4 mm (D) [4.21q

(W)

k2.45q

(H)

k1.28q

(D)]

Approx. 224 g/0.49 lb (excluding card and battery)

Wireless transmitter

Compliance standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)

Frequency range used (central frequency)

Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPATM/WPA2

Access method Infrastructure mode

2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)

AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0775):

Information for your safety

Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Output: 5 V, 800 mA

Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCM13E):

Information for your safety

Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/1250 mAh

This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation and/or, (3) open source software

The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting [MENU/SET] > [Setup] > [Version Disp.] > [MENU/SET].

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface

are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• iPhoto, iTunes, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•

Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

• Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Google Inc.

•

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• “Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or

registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com