Panasonic dmc-tz70 Operation Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FZ70

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and

save this manual for future use.

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Preparations

Before use .............................................. 7

Standard Accessories ...........................9

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Viewfinder ...................................................13

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button ............14

Rear Dial ..................................................... 14

Attaching the Lens Cap/

Shoulder Strap .....................................15

Attaching the Lens Cap ...............................15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...................... 16

Charging battery ..................................17

Remaining battery .......................................18

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................19

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery ..........................21

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................24

Setting the clock .................................. 26

To change time setting ................................27

Tips for taking good pictures ............. 28

Preventing jitter (camera shake) ................. 28

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Basics

Sequence of operations ...................... 29

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 32

Program Shift .............................................. 33

How to adjust focus ............................35

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 36

Automatic Scene Detection ......................... 37

Defocusing the background ........................38

About flash .................................................. 39

About [Intelligent Auto] setting items .......... 39

[Color Mode] ................................................39

[Motion Deblur] ............................................40

[iHandheld Nite Shot] .................................. 40

[iHDR] ..........................................................41

AF Tracking .................................................42

[Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode .........................43

Recording motion pictures ................. 45

Recording still pictures while a motion

picture is being recorded ............................. 48

Viewing your pictures

([Normal Play]) ..................................... 49

Zooming in and viewing

“Playback Zoom” .........................................50

Viewing a list of pictures

“Multi Playback” ...........................................51

Viewing pictures by their recording date

[Calendar] ....................................................52

Viewing motion pictures ..................... 53

Capturing still pictures from motion

pictures ........................................................54

Deleting pictures .................................55

To delete multiple (up to 50)/

To delete all pictures ...................................56

Setting the menu .................................57

Setting menu items .....................................57

Using Quick menu .......................................60

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Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 61

[Clock Set] ...................................................61

[World Time] ................................................61

[Travel Date] ................................................61

[Beep] ..........................................................61

[Speaker Volume] ........................................61

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................62

[AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] .................................... 62

[Fn Button Set] ............................................ 62

[Live View Mode] .........................................62

[Monitor Display] / [Viewfinder] ....................63

[Monitor Luminance] ....................................63

[LVF Disp.Style] ...........................................64

[Monitor Disp. Style] ....................................64

[Guide Line] .................................................64

[Histogram] ..................................................65

[Video Rec Area] .........................................66

[Remaining Disp.] ........................................66

[Highlight] .................................................... 66

[Expo.Meter] ................................................67

[Lens Resume] ............................................67

[MF Assist] ...................................................68

[Economy] ................................................... 68

[Play on Monitor] ......................................... 69

[Auto Review] ..............................................69

[No.Reset] ................................................... 69

[Reset] .........................................................70

[USB Mode] .................................................70

[Output] .......................................................71

[VIERA Link] ................................................71

[3D Playback] ..............................................71

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................72

[Scene Menu] ..............................................72

[Menu Resume] ...........................................72

[Version Disp.] .............................................72

[Format] .......................................................73

[Language] .................................................. 73

[Stabilizer Demo.] ........................................73

Application (Record)

Switching the display of recording

information, etc. ................................... 74

Using Zoom .......................................... 75

Enlarging a subject further .......................... 76

Taking pictures with the

built-in flash ......................................... 78

Changing the setting of the flash .................79

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 82

Burst function ...................................... 83

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 86

Setting the Light Sensitivity ............... 88

Setting coloring (White Balance) ...... 90

Setting the White Balance manually ...........91

Setting the White Balance using color

temperature .................................................92

Performing White Balance fine

adjustments .................................................92

Bracket recording using White Balance ...... 93

Taking pictures with Auto Focus ....... 95

Taking front-on pictures of people

(Face Detection) ..........................................96

Automatically locking the focus on a

moving subject (AF Tracking) ......................97

Subject not centered in picture

(23-area-focusing) .......................................98

Determined position for focus

(1-area-focusing) .........................................98

Taking close-up pictures

(Macro recording) .............................. 100

Focus range .............................................. 101

[Macro Zoom] ............................................102

Taking pictures with Manual Focus

Technique for Manual Focus .....................104

Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure

[AF/AE LOCK] .................................... 105

Using the function button ................. 107

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ................... 108

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Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed

[Shutter-Priority] Mode .....................109

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed

[Manual Exposure] Mode .................. 110

Taking pictures with different picture effects

[Creative Control] mode .................... 112

[Expressive] ............................................... 114

[Retro] .......................................................114

[Old Days] .................................................114

[High Key] .................................................. 115

[Low Key] ..................................................115

[Sepia] ....................................................... 115

[Dynamic Monochrome] ............................ 116

[Impressive Art] ......................................... 116

[High Dynamic] ..........................................116

[Cross Process] .........................................117

[Toy Effect] ................................................ 117

[Miniature Effect] ....................................... 118

[Soft Focus] ............................................... 119

[Star Filter] ................................................. 119

[One Point Color] .......................................120

Recording panorama pictures

[Panorama Shot] Mode .....................121

Setting the recording direction and

picture effect ..............................................122

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ..................................... 124

[Portrait] .....................................................125

[Soft Skin] ..................................................125

[Scenery] ...................................................125

[Sports] ......................................................125

[Panning] ...................................................126

[Night Portrait] ........................................... 127

[Night Scenery] ..........................................127

[Handheld Night Shot] ...............................128

[HDR] ........................................................128

[Food] ........................................................128

[Baby] ........................................................129

[Pet] ...........................................................129

[Sunset] .....................................................129

[High Sens.] ...............................................130

[Starry Sky] ................................................130

[Glass Through] .........................................130

[3D Photo Mode] ....................................... 131

Recording motion pictures with manual operation

[Creative Video Mode] ....................... 132

[Custom] Mode ..................................134

[Cust.Set Mem.] ........................................134

[Custom] ....................................................135

Recording with the Face Recognition

function [Face Recog.] ..................... 136

Registering face pictures ..........................137

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons ...................................138

Entering Text ...................................... 139

Useful features for travel .................. 140

[Travel Date] ..............................................140

[World Time] .............................................141

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Using the [Rec] menu ........................ 142

[Photo Style] .............................................. 142

[Aspect Ratio] ............................................143

[Picture Size] .............................................143

[Quality] .....................................................144

[ISO Limit Set] ...........................................145

[ISO Increments] ....................................... 145

[Face Recog.] ............................................146

[AF Mode] ..................................................146

[AF Style] ...................................................146

[Quick AF] ..................................................147

[AF/AE Lock] ............................................. 147

[Metering Mode] ........................................ 148

[i.Dynamic] ................................................148

[Min. Shtr Speed] ......................................149

[i.Resolution] .............................................149

[Digital Zoom] ............................................149

[Stabilizer] .................................................150

[AF Assist Lamp] .......................................151

[Flash] .......................................................151

[Flash Synchro] ......................................... 152

[Flash Adjust.] ............................................153

[Red-Eye Removal] ...................................153

[Color Mode] ..............................................154

[Motion Deblur] ..........................................154

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ................................ 154

[iHDR] ........................................................154

[Conversion] ..............................................154

[Auto Bracket] ............................................155

[Date Stamp] ............................................. 156

[Clock Set] .................................................156

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ..... 157

[Rec Format] .............................................157

[Rec Quality] ..............................................158

[Continuous AF] .........................................159

[Wind Cut] .................................................159

[Zoom Mic] ................................................160

Application (View)

Changing the picture information

display, etc. ........................................ 161

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] ................................ 162

[2D/3D Settings] ........................................162

[Slide Show] .............................................. 163

[Filtering Play] ...........................................165

[Calendar] ..................................................166

Retouching pictures .......................... 167

[Auto Retouch] ..........................................167

[Creative Retouch] ....................................168

Using the [Playback] menu............... 170

[Title Edit] .................................................. 170

[Text Stamp] ..............................................171

[Retouch] ...................................................172

[Video Divide] ............................................173

[Resize] ..................................................... 174

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Connecting with other devices

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

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

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

Keeping the still pictures and

motion pictures on your PC .............189

About supplied software ............................ 190

Installing supplied software .......................191

Downloading SILKYPIX Developer

Studio ........................................................192

Copying still pictures and motion

pictures ......................................................193

Keeping the still pictures and

motion pictures in the recorder .......196

Copy by inserting the SD card into the

recorder .....................................................196

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ................................................... 196

Printing ............................................... 197

Selecting a single picture and printing it ....198

Selecting multiple pictures and printing

them .......................................................... 198

Print Settings .............................................199

Print with date and text ..............................201

Others

Optional accessories ........................202

Conversion Lens (optional) ....................... 202

Protector/Filter (optional) ...........................204

External Flash (optional) ........................... 205

AC adaptor (optional)/

DC coupler (optional) ................................ 207

List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder

displays .............................................. 208

In recording ............................................... 208

In playback ................................................209

Message displays .............................. 210

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 212

Usage cautions and notes ................ 221

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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, which

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may damage the lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder, 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, LCD monitor, or viewfinder

When camera is not in use or when using the playback

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feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on. There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will

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come from the camera, but these are due to the motion of the aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.

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, the LCD monitor, or viewfinder, 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, LCD monitor, or viewfinder, dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about

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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 which 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” (→221)

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. Some parts of displays, for example some of the icons, may be omitted from screens

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illustrated in this manual. Recording mode icons

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In recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.

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. A lens hood is not supplied with this unit.

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SILKYPIX Developer Studio is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM. Download

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this software from the website and install it on your computer to use. (→192)

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.

• 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

5 6 7 8

Self-timer indicator (→86) / AF Assist Lamp

Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations.

Flash (→78)

Press [ ] to open the flash.

Lens barrel

Lens (→7, 223)

Tripod mount (→223)

Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so may damage this unit.

Card/Battery door (→21, 207)

Open this door to insert and remove a card or battery.

Release lever (→21)

DC coupler cover (→207)

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

(→151)

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

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[HDMI] socket (→184, 185)

Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI mini cable. Doing so may cause malfunction.

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

(→184, 193, 197)

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14 15 16 17

Names and Functions of Main Parts

22 192021

Shoulder strap eyelet (→16)

Speaker (→61)

Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

Stereo microphone (→28, 45)

Motion picture button (→45)

Record motion pictures.

Shutter button (→30)

Zoom lever (→75)

Use the lever to zoom in and enlarge a distant subject.

[ ] (Burst Mode) button (→83)

[FOCUS] button (→42, 45, 50, 99, 104)

Power lamp (→29)

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→29)

Turns the camera on or off.

Mode dial (→29)

Use this to select the recording mode.

Hot shoe (→205)

Do not attach other than the external flash. We recommend using Panasonic flash lights (part numbers: DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL360L, and DMW-FL500).

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

34 33

LCD monitor (→63, 208)

[ ] (Flash open) button (→78)

Diopter adjustment dial (→13)

Turn the dial to adjust the focus in the viewfinder.

Viewfinder ([LVF]) (→13)

In this manual, “viewfinder” is used to indicate the LVF.

[LVF] button (→13)

Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor.

[AF/AE LOCK (Fn1)] button

Use to lock the exposure and focus (→105). Also operates as a function button (→107).

Rear dial (→14)

[AF/AF /MF] button (→95, 100, 103)

Switches the [Focus] setting.

[ ] (Playback) button (→31)

Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode.

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (→14)

[ ( Q.MENU)] (Delete/Cancel/Quick menu) button

You can display the Quick Menu (→60) and erase pictures (→55). You can also use this button to return to the previous screen while a menu is displayed (→58).

[DISP.] button (→74, 161)

Use this to change display.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Viewfinder

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Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ([LVF])

Press [LVF] button

You can switch between LCD monitor display and Viewfinder display.

• For each of recording mode and playback mode, whether pictures were displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are memorized. It is possible to selectively use the viewfinder for recording pictures and the LCD monitor for playing back pictures. (Setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off).

• If [Play on Monitor] of the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], pictures will be played back on the LCD monitor after switching to playback mode. (→69)

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Diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly. Look at the display on the Viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the screen is in focus.

Diopter adjustment dial

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button

[MENU/SET] button

Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→57)

Cursor button

This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→57) You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ISO] button

Displays the setting screen for ISO Sensitivity. (→88)

[WB] button

Displays the White Balance setting screen. (→90)

[ ] button

Displays the setting screen for self-timer. (→86)

[Fn2] button

Displays the screen of the function registered to the corresponding [Fn] button. (→107)

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

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Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating:

Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.

Pressing:

Operations that are the same as [MENU/ SET] button, such as determine settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.

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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 to protect the surface of the lens.

Pass the string through the hole on the camera

Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap

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

Shoulder strap eyelet

Attach the lens cap

Pinch here to attach or detach the cap.

Do not hang or swing around this unit.

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Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on.

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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 when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet

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

Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and fasten the shoulder strap

• Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it.

Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.

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Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 feet) or more.

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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 provided 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

Inlet type

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Charger (model-specific)

We recommend charging in a location where

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the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

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.

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

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Remaining battery

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. (The power lamp also blinks)

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 the battery.

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. You cannot charge the battery of this unit using a USB connection cable.

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Remaining battery

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

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Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

• When using [Monitor Luminance].

• When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

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Recording still pictures (When using LCD monitor)

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 400 pictures

Recording time Approx. 200 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 SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When [Stabilizer] 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 (When using LCD monitor)

[Rec Format]

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time Approx. 160 min Approx. 180 min Approx. 160 min

Actual available recording time

The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

Recording conditions

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

You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes

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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.)

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Viewing pictures (When using LCD monitor)

Playback time Approx. 330 min

If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan.

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Please purchase a new battery.

Approx. 80 min Approx. 90 min Approx. 80 min

[AVCHD] [MP4]

[FSH] [SH] [FHD]

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery

• Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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

Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way and then check that it is locked by lever.

• Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it.

• To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

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

Lever

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

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of

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time after being charged.) Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Remove the card or battery after turning this unit off, with the power lamp completely

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turned off and the lens barrel retracted completely. (The camera may not function properly, or the card or recorded contents may be damaged.) When using an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery,

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refer to (→207).

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit:

When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and

When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.

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Built-in memory (approx. 200 MB)

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

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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) can be used.

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.

played back.

When using the built-in memory

(access indication*)

When using the card

(access indication*)

The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are

being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

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

• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for

recording motion pictures.

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

(Example)

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

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

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.

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

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→73) 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). Make sure that there are no foreign materials such as dust or water

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on the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hand. Doing so may cause this unit to malfunction.

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

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About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time

• Switching between the display of number of recordable pictures and available recording time can be performed in the [Remaining Disp.] (→66) in the [Setup] menu.

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

Number of

recordable

pictures

Switch

recording time

Available

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

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

16M 33 300 4910 9880

5M 74 650 10620 21490

0.3M 1140 10050 162960 247150

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

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures)

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

When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]

[Rec Quality] 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

[FSH]

[SH]

When [Rec Format] is [MP4]

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

[FHD] — 12m00s 3h23m00s 6h51m00s

[HD] — 23m00s 6h28m00s 13h05m00s

[VGA] 5m00s 52m00s 14h14m00s 28h48m00s

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

• 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.)

15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

• Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.

Turn the camera on

• The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET]

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

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

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

: Time at the home area : Time at the travel destination

• To cancel → Press [ ( Q.MENU)] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

: :

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Setting the clock

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.

To change time setting

When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the 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 (→57)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→26))

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Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with both

AF Assist Lamp Stereo microphone

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.

• Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. (→11)

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person, an object etc.

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

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Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (→72) is set)

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction Detection function may not work correctly.

• Motion pictures cannot be displayed in portrait orientation.

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the Jitter alert [

• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen.

- Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction

- [Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Starry Sky] ([Scene Mode])

- When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]

] appears, use [Stabilizer] (→150), a tripod or the Self-timer (→86).

Holding the

camera vertically

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Sequence of operations

Turn the camera on

• The power lamp lights when you turn this unit on.

Set to the desired recording mode

Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the

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Basic

[Program AE] Mode

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→36)

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Advanced

[Aperture-Priority] Mode Determine aperture, then record pictures. (→108)

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Creative Video Mode]

[Custom] Mode

[Panorama Shot] Mode Record panorama pictures. (→121) [Scene Mode] Take pictures using Scene modes. (→124)

[Creative Control] Mode

desired mode.

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. (→32)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.

(→109)

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→110)

Record motion picture with manual settings.

(→132)

Record pictures using pre-registered settings.

(→134)

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect. (→112)

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Sequence of operations

Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be taken (→75)

Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully to take the picture

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Recording motion pictures

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

recording

Capture a wider

area

(wide-angle)

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Enlarge the subject (telephoto)

Focus display

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

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