Panasonic DMC-FX8 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FX8EB

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

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

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Before Use

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

Before Use

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

• SD Logo is a trademark.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Before Use

Digital Camera

The rating plate is on the underside of the Digital Camera.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

∫ IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

∫ Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover.

∫ How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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∫ Information on Disposal for Users of

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment,

recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

∫ Care for the camera

• Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not be

operated normally or recording of pictures may be disabled, or the lens may be damaged.

• Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera. When you use the camera on a beach etc., take care so that sand or dust does not get into the camera.

• When you use the camera on a rainy day or on a beach, take care so that water does not get into the camera.

• If seawater splashes onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

∫ About the LCD monitor

• Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. It may cause uneven colours on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the LCD monitor.

• In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

• If the camera is extremely cold when you turn the camera on, the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this will not be recorded on the pictures in the card.

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∫ About the Lens

• Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but irreversible damage to your eye.

• Do not press the lens strongly.

• Leaving the camera with the lens facing the sun may cause a malfunction. Be careful when you put the camera outside or near a window.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens

is fogged up)

Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows: Be careful of condensation since it causes stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction.

• When the camera is brought inside from the cold to a warm room.

• When the camera is moved from outside to an air-conditioned car.

• When cool wind from an air conditioner or other is directly blown onto the camera.

• In humid places

Put the camera into plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient temperature to avoid condensation. In case of condensation, turn the camera off and then leave it for about 2 hours. When the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.

∫ If you will not be using the camera for

a long time

• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

• Be sure to remove the battery and the card from the camera.

• When the battery is left inserted in the camera for a long time, discharge takes place even if the camera is turned off. If you leave the battery inserted for an extended period of time, it will be excessively discharged and it may become unusable even after it is charged.

• To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once every year and storing it again after you completely use up the charged capacity.

• When you keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend storing it with the desiccant (silica gel).

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About These Operating Instructions

Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner.

Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background.

• EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

1 Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or

settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings.

2 Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described.

∫ About illustrations in these operating instructions

Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use.

∫ About illustrations of the cursor button

In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated below.

e.g.: When you press the 4 button

REV

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Contents

Before Use

Information for Your Safety.......................2

About These Operating Instructions ......... 6

Preparation

Accessories ..............................................9

Names of the Components .....................10

Quick Guide ............................................12

Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 13

About the Battery .................................... 14

Inserting/Removing the Battery .............. 15

Inserting/Removing the Card ..................16

About the Card........................................17

Approximate number

of recordable pictures and the size .....18

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................19

About the Setup Menu ............................20

About the LCD Monitor ...........................24

Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures.......................................27

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ............. 32

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review) ..............................................35

Using the Optical Zoom ..........................36

Taking Pictures

using the Built-in Flash........................37

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .........40

Compensating the Exposure ..................41

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 42

Optical Image Stabilizer..........................43

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 44

Recording pictures (advanced)

Using the Mode Dial ...............................51

• Macro mode......................................51

• Motion image mode ..........................51

• Scene mode...................................... 54

– Portrait mode.................................55

– Sports mode .................................. 55

– Food mode ....................................56

– Scenery mode ...............................56

– Night portrait mode ........................ 57

– Night scenery mode....................... 57

– Baby mode ....................................58

– Soft skin mode............................... 59

– Party mode ....................................59

– Fireworks mode.............................60

– Snow mode....................................60

– Self portrait mode .......................... 61

Recording Menu Settings

Using the [REC] mode menu .................. 62

• White Balance [W.BALANCE] .......... 63

• ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ......... 65

• Aspect Ratio [ASPECT RATIO] ........ 65

• Picture Size [PICT.SIZE] ..................66

• Quality [QUALITY] ............................ 66

• Audio Recording [AUDIO REC.] .......67

• AF Mode [AF MODE] ........................ 67

• AF Assist Lamp

[AF ASSIST LAMP] .......................... 68

• Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER] ...... 69

• Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] .................... 70

• Colour Effect [COL.EFFECT]............70

• Picture Adjustment [PICT.ADJ.]........ 70

Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures .............................46

9 Pictures Multi Playback........................47

Using the Playback Zoom.......................48

Deleting Pictures.....................................49

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Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio/

Motion Images..................................... 71

Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 72

• Playing Back with Slide Show

[SLIDE SHOW]................................. 73

• Displaying pictures in a direction at the time of recording

[ROTATE DISP.] ..............................74

• Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] ........ 75

• Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints

[DPOF PRINT]..................................76

• Preventing Accidental Erasure

of the Picture [PROTECT]................ 78

• Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

[AUDIO DUB.] ..................................79

• Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] ........ 80

• Trimming the Pictures

[TRIMMING] ..................................... 81

• Clean-up [CLEAN UP] ...................... 82

• Initializing the Card [FORMAT].........83

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 84

Connecting to a PC or Printer

Before Connecting to the PC

or the Printer [USB MODE] ................. 85

Connecting to a PC.................................86

Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant

Printer..................................................88

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 08705 357357

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Visit our website for product information

• E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

• For UK, ROI: 08701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Others

Screen Display........................................ 92

Cautions for Use.....................................95

Message Display ....................................97

Troubleshooting ...................................... 98

Specifications........................................102

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Preparation

Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

RP-SD016B

DE-A12A

K1HA08CD0004 K1HA08CD0005

VYQ3509

CGA-S005E

RJA0053-3X

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∫ Standard Accessories

1 SD Memory Card (16 MB)

(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

2Battery Pack

(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

3 Battery Charger

(In the text, it is indicated as “Charger”) 4 AC Mains Lead 5 USB Connection Cable 6AV Cable 7 CD-ROM 8Strap 9 Battery Carrying Case

∫ Optional Accessories

• Lithium Ion Battery CGA-S005E

• Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-AC5

• SD Memory Card 1 GB: RP-SDK01G 512 MB: RP-SDK512 256 MB: RP-SDH256 128 MB: RP-SD128 64 MB: RP-SD064 32 MB: RP-SD032

• USB 2.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDUSB2E

• CardBus PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC3E

• PC Card Adapter BN-SDPC2E

• SD-CF Adapter BN-SDCF1E

• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

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Names of the Components

123

6 7

1 Photo Flash (P37) 2Lens (P5) 3 Self-timer Indicator (P40)

AF Assist Lamp (P68)

4 LCD Monitor (P24, 92) 5 Cursor Buttons

2/Self-timer Button (P40) 4/[REV] Button (P35) 1/Flash Setting Button (P37) 3/Exposure Compensation (P41)/Auto

Bracket (P42)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P64)/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P34)

Button 6 [MENU] Button (P20) 7 Status Indicator (P14, 22) 8 [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] Button

(P24, 25) 9 Single or Burst Mode (P44)/

Delete (P49) Button

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14 15 16

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10 Camera ON/OFF Switch (P12) 11 Zoom Lever (P36, 70) 12 Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43) 13 Speaker (P71) 14 Microphone (P52, 67) 15 Shutter Button (P28, 52) 16 Mode Dial (P27)

AV OUT

DIGITAL

DC IN

21 22

19 20

OPEN

LOCK

17 Strap Eyelet

18 Lens Barrel 19 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P84, 86, 88) 20 [DC IN] Socket (P86, 88)

• Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).

• This camera cannot charge the battery even though the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is connected to it.

21 Tripod Receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it.

22 Card/Battery Door (P15, 16) 23 Release lever (P15, 16)

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Quick Guide

Preparation

This is the overview of the procedure to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages.

1 Charge the battery. (P13)

• When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.

2 Insert the battery and the card.

(P15, 16)

3 Turn the camera on to take

pictures.

• Set the clock. (P19)

OFF

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P28)

4 Play back the pictures.

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1 Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P46)

Preparation

Charging the Battery with the Charger

When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use.

1 Attach the battery with attention

to the direction of the battery.

2 Connect the AC mains lead.

3 Detach the battery after charging

is completed.

• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet.

• The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction.

• The battery is exhausted when it is left for a long period of time after being charged. Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

• The AC mains lead does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below.

• When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights in green, charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 130 minutes), charging is completed.

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About the Battery

Preparation

∫ Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).]

• The battery indication turns red and blinks. (When the LCD monitor is set to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.)

• Recharge the battery or replace it with fully charged battery.

∫ The battery life The number of recordable pictures by CIPA standard (In normal picture mode)

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

Number of recordable pictures

Approx. 300 pictures (Approx. 150 min)

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• Temperature: 23 °C/Humidity: 50 LCD monitor is on.

% when

• Using the supplied SD Memory Card (16 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Recording starts 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

• Recording once every 30 seconds, with full flash every other recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever towards Tele to Wide and vice versa in every recording.

• Turn the camera off every 10 recordings./ Leaving the camera until the battery is cooled down.

When the Power LCD function (P25) is used,

the number of recordable pictures decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g., when taking pictures every 2 minutes: about 1/4 of the amount (Approx. 75 pictures) when recording once every 30 seconds]

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Playback time

Playback time Approx. 330 min

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 130 min

Charging time and the number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (CGA-S005E) are the same as above.

• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights.

∫ Charging error

• If a charging error occurs, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks in about 1 second cycles. In this case, disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and make sure that both room and battery temperature are not too low or high and then charge it again. If the [CHARGE] indicator still blinks even if you charge the battery for a while, consult the dealer or your nearest servicentre.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even if the battery is properly charged, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

∫ Charging conditions

• Charge the battery under temperature of 10 oC to 35 oC. (Battery temperature should be the same.)

• The performance of the battery may be temporarily deteriorated and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/ snowboarding).

Preparation

Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Slide the release lever to the

direction of arrow, and open the card/battery door.

OPEN

LOCK

• Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S005E).

2 Insert:

Insert the charged battery fully paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Remove: Slide the lock A to remove the battery.

OPEN

LOCK

3 1 Close the card/battery door.

2 Slide the release lever to the

direction of arrow.

OPEN

LOCK

• If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). (P96)

• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P19)

• Do not remove the card and the battery while the card is being accessed. The data on the card may be damaged. (P17)

• Do not remove the battery with the camera turned on since the settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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Inserting/Removing the Card

• Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

1 Slide the release lever to the

direction of arrow, and open the card/battery door.

OPEN

LOCK

• The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is turned on.

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.)

2 Insert:

Insert the card fully with the label side facing the front of the camera until it clicks.

Remove: Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

• Check the direction of the card.

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

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

3 1 Close the card/battery door.

2 Slide the release lever to the

direction of arrow.

OPEN

LOCK

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again.

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About the Card

Preparation

∫ Access to the card

When pictures are being recorded onto the card, the card access indication

When the card access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted, or the card is cleaned up (P82) or formatted, do not:

• turn the camera off.

• remove the battery or the card.

• shake or impact the camera. The card and the data may be damaged and the camera may not operate normally.

∫ About handling a card

Transfer important pictures/motion images from your card to your PC periodically　 (P86). The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic wave, static electricity, breakdown of the camera or a defective card.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment, format it with the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P83)

∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and

MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch B that can inhibit writing and formatting a card. (When the switch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.)

lights red.

SD Memory Card

On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to 1 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,

256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB (Maximum)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

• This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memor y Card Specifications.

• This unit does not support MultiMediaCard for recording motion images.

• The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

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

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Approximate number of recordable pictures and the size

Aspect

ratio

Picture

size

(2560k1920 pixels) (2048k1536 pixels) (1600k1200 pixels) (1280k960 pixels)

Quality

16 MB 5 11 9 17 14 28 22 41

32 MB 12 24 19 37 30 59 46 86

64 MB 25 49 39 75 62 120 94 175

128 MB 51 100 79 150 125 240 190 350

256 MB 99 195 150 290 240 470 370 690

512 MB 195 380 300 590 480 940 730 1370

1 GB 390 770 610 1180 970 1880 1470 2740

Aspect

ratio

Picture

size

Quality

16 MB 69 110 7 15 13 25

32 MB 145 230 16 32 28 54

64 MB 290 480 33 65 58 110

128 MB 600 970 67 130 115 220

256 MB 1170 1900 130 250 230 430

512 MB 2320 3770 260 510 450 860

1 GB 4650 7550 520 1020 910 1720

(640k480 pixels) (2560k1440 pixels) (1920k1080 pixels)

• If you select a larger picture size, you can print pictures more clearly. When you select a smaller picture size, you can record more pictures.

• The numbers are approximations. (The numbers vary depending on the recording condition and the type of the card.)

• The number of recordable pictures varies depending on subjects.

• The remaining number of recordable pictures displayed on the screen is an approximation.

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫ Initial setting

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears.

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

CLOCK SET

• When pressing the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears.

• The screen disappears in about 5 seconds. Turn the camera on again or select [CLOCK SET] on the [SETUP] menu and then set the clock. (P20)

1 Set date and time.

CLOCK SET

JAN

00 00

• 2/1: Select the desired item.

• 3/4: Set date and time.

D/M/Y

SETSELECT

2005

EXIT

2 Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D].

CLOCK SET

10:00111.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

• Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on.

• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

• When you use a photo printing service, if the date is not set in the camera, it will not be printed, even if the store provides a date printing option to your photo.

• For the date print setting, refer to P77.

DEC

D/M/Y

SETSELECT

.2005

EXIT

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About the Setup Menu

Preparation

• Set the items if necessary. (Refer to P21– 23 for each menu item.)

1 Turn the camera on.

OFF

• The menu items depend on the mode selected with the mode dial (P27). In this page, the items in normal picture mode [ ] are indicated.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

SETUP

AUTO

REC

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT

EXIT

3 Select the [SETUP] Menu.

4 Select the desired item.

SETUP

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE

ECO

ECONOMY BEEP

SELECT

SET

EXIT

5 Select the desired value.

SETUP

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE

ECO

ECONOMY BEEP

SELECT

Be sure to press 1 at the end to store the setting.

• Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button after finishing the setting. In recording mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.

SET

EXIT

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE

ECO

ECONOMY

SETUP

1SEC.

2MIN.

OFF

BEEP

SELECT

EXIT

• To forward or reverse the menu screen

rotate the zoom lever A toward T or W.

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[MONITOR]

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

• The setting on the brightness of the LCD monitor also affects simple mode [ ].

[AUTO REVIEW]

[OFF]: The recorded picture does not

automatically appear.

[1SEC.]: The recorded picture

automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

[3SEC.]: The recorded picture

automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.

[ZOOM]: The recorded picture

automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. Then it is enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful for confirming focus. Pictures in auto bracket, burst mode or pictures with audio are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected.

• In motion image mode [ ], auto review function is not activated.

• When pictures are recorded in auto bracket [ ] (P42) or any speed ([ ], [ ] and [ ]) on burst mode (P44), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• The auto review function is activated while pictures with audio are recorded regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• The setting for the auto review function is disabled in auto bracket, burst mode, motion image mode, [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P54), or when [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON].

[POWER SAVE]

[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:

The power save mode is activated (the camera is automatically turned off to save the battery life) if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

[OFF]: The power save mode is not

activated.

• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel the power save mode.

• When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional)/connecting to a PC or a printer/ recording motion images/playing back motion images/during Slide Show, the power save mode is not activated.

• In the economy mode and simple mode [ ], the setting for the power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].

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[ECONOMY]

The brightness of the LCD monitor is reduced, and the battery life is saved by turning off the LCD monitor automatically while the camera is not in use in the recording mode. (Press any button to recover from the economy mode.) [LEVEL 1]: If you do not operate the

camera for about 15 seconds in the recording mode, the LCD monitor is turned off.

[LEVEL 2]: If you do not operate the

camera for about 15 seconds in the recording mode, or if you do not operate the camera for about 5 seconds after you take a picture, the LCD monitor is turned off.

[OFF]: Economy mode cannot be

activated.

• In the economy mode, the LCD monitor is turned off while the flash is being charged.

• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off.

• In the economy mode, [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.].

• The economy mode is not activated while the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) is used, the menu screen is displayed, the self-timer is set or recording motion images.

• The brightness of the LCD monitor is not reduced when the power LCD function is activated.

[BEEP] [BEEP LEVEL]:

[]:No operational sound []:Soft operational sound

[]:Loud operational sound [BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER]:

1 2 3

• The settings on [BEEP] also affect simple mode [ ].

[VOLUME]

The volume of speakers can be adjusted in 7 steps. (LEVEL 6 to 0)

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the speakers of the TV is not changed.

[CLOCK SET]

Change date and time. (P19)

[NO.RESET]

Set this when you want to start the file number of the picture from 0001 on the next recording. (The folder number is updated, and the file number starts from

0001.)

• The folder number can be assigned from 100 to 999. When the folder number reaches 999, you cannot reset the file number. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. After that, the reset screen for the folder number appears. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

• Refer to P87 for detailed information about the file number and the folder number.

• The file number reset also affects simple mode [ ].

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[RESET]

The settings on the [REC] or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings.

• The birthday setting for [BABY] in the scene mode (P54) is also reset when the settings in the [SETUP] menu are reset. [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) in the [PLAY] mode menu is also reset to [ON].

• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

[USB MODE]

Set the USB communication system.

• Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P85)

[VIDEO OUT]

(Playback mode only) (P84)

[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC

system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL

system.

[SCENE MENU]

[AUTO]: Scene menu appears

automatically when setting the mode dial to scene mode. Select the desired scene mode.

[OFF]: Scene menu does not appear

when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu and then select the desired scene mode.

[LANGUAGE]

Set to the language on the menu screen from the following languages. Set to the desired language with 3/4 and store it with 1.

[ENGLISH]: English [DEUTSCH]: German [FRANÇAIS]: French [ESPAÑOL]: Spanish [ITALIANO]: Italian []:Japanese

• When you set to other language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

• The language setting also affects simple mode [ ].

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DISPLAY/PWR LCD

A LCD monitor (LCD)

Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.

• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During 9 pictures multi playback (P47) or playback zoom (P48), the indications on the screen can be turned on and off.

In simple mode [ ] (P32)

Preparation

In recording mode (P28)

3 3

D Normal display E Display with histogram F No display (Recording guide line) G No display

¢1 Histogram

In playback mode (P46)

BACKLIGHT

B Normal display C No display

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months

days

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100_0001

1/3

ISO

F2.8 1/25

10:00 1.DEC.2005

H Normal display I Display with recorded information and

histogram

J No display ¢2 Displayed when you set birthday

setting for [BABY] in the scene mode (P54), and [WITH AGE] is selected at taking pictures.

100

AUTO

Preparation

∫ To view the LCD monitor outdoors on

a bright sunny day (Power LCD function)

When you press and hold the [PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power LCD function is activated. The LCD monitor becomes brighter than usual and easier to see outdoors.

PWRLCD

ON:

PRESS

FOR 1 SEC.

• The power LCD icon [ ] appears on the screen.

• When you take pictures, the LCD monitor automatically reverts back to the normal brightness 30 seconds after the [PWR LCD] button is pressed. If you press any button, the LCD monitor turns on brightly again.

• If you press and hold [PWR LCD] button for 1 second again, the power LCD function is cancelled and the LCD monitor reverts back to its usual brightness.

• In the power LCD function, the brightness and colour tone are emphatically displayed on the LCD monitor. Therefore, the brightness and the colour tone may look different from those in real life depending on the subject. However, this function does not affect recorded pictures.

∫ Recording guide line

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

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∫ Histogram

• A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.

• It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed.

• It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting. Using the histogram feature will allow you to get the best performance from the camera. A When the values are concentrated to

the left, the picture is under exposed.

B When the values in the histogram are

distributed evenly, the exposure is adequate and the brightness is well-balanced.

C When the values are concentrated to

the right, the picture is over exposed.

Preparation

Example of histogram

F2.8 1/200

10:00 1.DEC.2005

F2.8 1/100

10:00 1.DEC.2005

F2.8 1/50

10:00 1.DEC.2005

A Under Exposed B Properly Exposed C Over Exposed

¢Histogram

• When you take pictures with the flash or in dark places, the histogram is displayed in orange because the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other.

• The histogram does not appear when in simple mode [ ], motion image mode [ ], during multi playback and playback zoom.

• The histogram in the recording mode is an approximation.

• The histogram in recording and playback may not match each other.

• The histogram in the camera does not match the one displayed in image editing software used with a PC, etc.

100_0001

1/3

ISO

100

100_0001

1/3

ISO

100

100_0001

1/3

ISO

100

AUTO

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Taking Pictures

∫ The Mode Dial

This camera has a mode dial to suit recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate it slowly and securely to adjust to each mode.

: Normal picture mode (P28)

Use this mode for usual recording.

: Simple mode (P32)

This is the recommended mode for beginners.

: Macro mode (P51)

This mode allows you to take a picture closely focusing on the subject.

: Scene mode (P54)

This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes.

: Motion image mode (P51)

This mode allows you to record motion images with audio.

: Playback mode (P46)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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∫ Normal recording

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

1 1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select normal picture mode

[].

OFF

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point

you want to focus and then press the shutter button halfway.

3 Take a picture.

1/25F2.8

• B: Press the shutter button fully to take

the picture.

When the subject is not focused

Focus indication

AF area Turns from

Sound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times

Blink (green) On (green)

white to red

When the subject is focused

Tu r ns fr o m white to green

1/25F2.8

• A: Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

• The focus indication 2 is lit and then the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed.

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∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto focus/

AE: Auto exposure)

When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation.

In this case,

1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix

the focus and the exposure.

• When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.

3 Keeping pressing the shutter button

halfway, move the camera as you compose the picture.

4 Press the shutter button fully.

• You can repeatedly retry AF/AE lock before pressing the shutter button fully.

1/25F2.8

∫ Tips for taking good pictures

To take pictures without blurring:

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

• Make sure that camera shake does not occur when you press the shutter button.

• Do not cover the photo flash or the AF assist lamp with your finger or other objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

1: When holding the camera sideways 2: When holding the camera vertically

A: Photo flash B: AF assist lamp

• Especially in the following cases, the shutter speed will be slower. Keep the camera still from the moment you press the shutter button until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. The use of the self-timer (P40) prevents jittering at pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]

(P37) – [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P57) – [NIGHT SCENERY] (P57) – [PARTY] (P59) – [FIREWORKS] (P60) – When the shutter speed is slowed in

[SLOW SHUTTER] (P69)

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∫ Focusing

• The focus range is 50 cm to ¶.

• When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, pictures may be blurry or unfocused.

• When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again.

• If the camera will not focus after a few tries, turn it off and on and try again.

• In the following cases, the camera will not focus on subjects properly. – When including both near and distant

subjects in a scene.

– When there is dirt or dust on the glass

between the lens and the subject.

– When there are illuminated or glittering

objects around the subject. – When taking a picture in a dark place. – When the subject is moving fast. – When the scene has low contrast. – When jitter occurs. – When recording a very bright subject. We recommend taking pictures using AF/ AE lock (P29). In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P68) may turn on to focus on the subject.

• Even if the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is cancelled when you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again.

∫ Jitter (camera shake)

• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button, especially when fully zoomed into the subject.

• When jitter could occur because of slow shutter speed, the jitter alert A appears.

1/8F2.8

• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful of how you hold the camera (P29). The use of the self-timer (P40) prevents jittering at pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod.

∫ Direction detection function

• If you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, the information of the rotation on the pictures is automatically added and recorded to the pictures. When [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is set to [ON], you can rotate and display pictures on the screen or the TV according to the information of the rotation on the pictures.

• When you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, read “Tips for taking good pictures” on P29 carefully.

• This function may not work properly on pictures recorded by aiming the camera up or down.

• In motion image mode [ ], you cannot use the direction detection function.

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∫ Exposure

• If you press the shutter button halfway when the exposure is not adequate, the indication of the aperture value and the shutter speed turns red. (However, the aperture value and the shutter speed do not turn red when the flash is activated.)

• The brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from that of recorded pictures. The subject looks dark on the LCD monitor, but the actual picture is bright.

• When most of the subjects in the screen are bright (e.g. blue sky on a clear day, snowy field, etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure value on the camera. (P41)

• When you press the shutter button, the LCD monitor may become bright or dark for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected.

• We recommend making sure the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P19)

• When the time for power save is set (P20), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate within the set time. When operating the camera again, press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on.

• In some cases, if the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the recordable range when you use the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication is lit.

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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

∫ Settings in Simple mode

This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the most basic functions appear in the menu to make operations simple.

1 Select the desired item and set

the desired value.

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE

AUTO REVIEW

BEEP

ENLARGE

6"/10k15cm

E-MAIL

CLOCK SET

SELECT SET

• Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

EXIT

[PICT.MODE]

ENLARGE Optimum for enlarging to

4qk6q/ 10k15cm

E-MAIL Optimum for attaching to

[AUTO REVIEW]

OFF The recorded picture does not

ON The recorded picture

[BEEP]

OFF No operational sound

LOW Soft operational sound

HIGH

[CLOCK SET]

Change date and time. (P19)

8qk10q, Letter etc.

Optimum for regular size printing.

e-mails or insertion into website.

automatically appear.

automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second.

Loud operational sound

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∫ Other Settings in Simple mode

In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item.

Focus range 30 cm to ¶ (Tele)

5cm to ¶ (Wide)

[POWER SAVE] [2MIN.] P20

[ECONOMY] [OFF] P20

Self-timer 10 seconds P40

Optical Image

[MODE2] P43

Stabilizer

Burst speed Low speed P44

Number of recordable pictures in burst mode

• [ENLARGE]: max. 3 pictures

•[4qk6q/10k15cm]: max. 5 pictures

• [E-MAIL]: max. 5 pictures

[W.BALANCE] [AUTO] P63

[SENSITIVITY] [AUTO] P65

[ASPECT RATIO] [ ] P65

[PICT.SIZE] and [QUALITY]

• [ENLARGE]: (2560k1920 pixels)/Fine

•[4qk6q/10k15cm]: (1600k1200 pixels)/Standard

P66

• [E-MAIL]: (640k480 pixels)/Standard

[AF MODE] [ ] (1-area-focusing) P67

[AF ASSIST LAMP] [ON] P68

[SLOW SHUTTER] [1/8 – ] P69

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∫ The Backlight Compensation

Backlight is a situation where light comes from the back of subjects. The subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in backlight. If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture.

BACKLIGHT

• If you press 3 while [ ] is displayed,

[ ] disappears and the backlight compensation function is cancelled.

• When you use the backlight compensation function, we recommend using the flash.

• The settings on the simple mode are not applied to other recording modes except [CLOCK SET] and [BEEP].

• The setting on [MONITOR], [BEEP TONE], [SHUTTER], [NO.RESET] and [LANGUAGE] in the [SETUP] menu (P20) also affects the simple mode.

• You cannot use the following functions in the simple mode. – White balance fine adjustment – Exposure compensation – Auto bracket – [AUDIO REC.] – [D.ZOOM] – [COL.EFFECT] –[PICT.ADJ.]

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Checking the Recorded Picture (Review)

• When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom

1 Press 4.

position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the enlarged area.

REVIEW1X

DELETE

EXIT

• The last recorded picture appears for about 10 seconds.

• Press the shutter button halfway or 4 to cancel the review.

• You can check other pictures by pressing 2/1.

• When the recorded pictures are too bright or dim, compensate the exposure. (P41)

2 Enlarge and shift the picture.

REVIEW4X

∫ Recorded pictures can be deleted

during the review (Quick Deletion)

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES

SELECT SET

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.

• Multi pictures or all pictures can be deleted. Read P49 or P50 to operate them.

MULTI/ALL

•:1k>4k>8k

•:8k>4k>1k

W T

DELETE

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Using the Optical Zoom

You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.

∫ To make subjects appear further away

use (Wide)

W T

∫ To make subjects appear closer use

(Tele)

• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k)

when the camera is turned on.

• The picture may have some distortion (typical example: vertical straight line bent outwards). This is due to the lens aberration, which is common to some extent with all photographic lenses. Distortion may be more visible when using a wider area of the zoom lens as you get closer to the subject.

• When using the zoom lens at high magnification, the quality of the picture can be enhanced if a tripod is used. At high magnification, even small movements can cause a slight decrease in picture sharpness.

• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.

• In motion image mode [ ], the zoom magnification is fixed to the value set at the start of recording.

• The lens barrel (P11) is ejected or retracted according to the zoom position.

• Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

• If you wish to make subjects appear even closer, use the digital zoom. Select [ON] for [D.ZOOM] in the [REC] mode menu for using the digital zoom. (P70)

W T

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

• The flash is activated twice. The first flash is activated only for a preparation

When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition.

A: Photo flash Do not cover it with your finger or any other items.

∫ Switching to the appropriate flash

setting

For the selectable flash settings, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode” on P38.

:AUTO

The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition.

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction

The flash is automatically activated according to the recording condition. It reduces the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appear red in the picture) by triggering the flash before actually recording the picture. After that, the flash is activated for actual recording again.

of actual recording. The subject should not move until the second flash is finished.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.

: Forced ON

The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording condition.

• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.

: Forced ON/Red-eye reduction

• The flash setting is set to Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction only when you set to [PARTY] in scene mode. (P54)

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction

When you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature makes the shutter speed slow when the flash is activated, so that the dark background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.

• Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background.

: Forced OFF

The flash is not activated in any recording condition.

• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash is not permitted.

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∫ Available flash settings by recording mode

The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available)

¢Not available in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures

ISO sensitivity

Available flash control range

Wide Tele

AUTO 30 cm to 4.0 m 30 cm to 2.2 m

ISO80 30 cm to 1.7 m 30 cm to 1.0 m

ISO100 30 cm to 2.0 m 30 cm to 1.1 m

ISO200 40 cm to 2.8 m 30 cm to 1.5 m

ISO400 60 cm to 4.0 m 40 cm to 2.2 m

• The available flash range is an approximation.

• Refer to P30 for the focus range.

• Refer to P65 for the ISO sensitivity.

• If the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], it is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when you use the flash.

• To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P65) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P70)

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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

: AUTO 1/60 to 1/2000

: AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 to 1/2000

: Forced ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction

: Slow sync./Red-eye reduction 1/8

: Forced OFF

1/60 to 1/2000

to 1/2000

1/8

to 1/2000

8 to 1/2000 (In [NIGHT SCENERY] in scene mode)

¢The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P69)

• Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity.

• If you bring the flash too close to the subjects, they may be distorted or discoloured by its heat and lighting.

• Do not cover the photo flash with your fingers or any other items.

• While the flash is being charged in economy mode, the LCD monitor is turned off.

• When you take a picture beyond the flash control range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark.

• When you repeat taking a picture, recording may be disabled even if the flash is activated. Take a picture after the access indication disappears.

• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using the flash.

• When you set to burst mode or auto bracket, only 1 picture is recorded for every flash activated.

• The flash icon turns red when activating the flash and pressing the shutter button halfway.

• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully.

• When taking a picture with the flash, the white balance will be automatically adjusted [except for [ ] (Daylight)], but the white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient.

• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

• The self-timer indicator

C blinks and the

1 Select the self-timer mode.

: Self-timer set to 10 seconds

: Self-timer set to 2 seconds

No display: cancelled

;

2 Take the picture.

CANCEL

shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

• If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

• When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

• When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, the subject is automatically focused just before the recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator blinks and then it may turn on brightly to work as the AF assist lamp (P68) for focusing on the subject.

• In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed to 10 seconds.

• In [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P54), the self-timer is fixed to 2 seconds.

• When you set the self-timer in the burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The number of pictures taken at a time is fixed to 3.

• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. (When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it.)

• A: Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

• B: Press the shutter button fully to take

the picture.

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Compensating the Exposure

1 Press 3 several times until

Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. Check the following for examples.

Under exposed

[ EXPOSURE] appears and then compensate the exposure.

EXPOSURE

Compensate the exposure toward positive.

Properly exposed

Over exposed

Compensate the exposure toward negative.

SELECT

• You can compensate from j2EV to i2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

• EV is an abbreviation for Exposure Value, and it is the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed.

• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject.

• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• The set exposure value is memorised even if the camera is turned off.

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures.

1 Press 3 several times until

[ AUTO BRACKET] appears and then set the compensation range of the exposure.

AUTO BRACKET

SELECT

• You can select the exposure from

j1EV to i1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF].

• When setting the auto bracket, the auto bracket icon appears on the lower left of the screen.

EXIT

• If the remaining number of recordable pictures is 2 or less, you cannot take pictures by setting auto bracket.

• When taking pictures using auto bracket after the exposure compensation, the pictures are based on the compensated exposure. When the exposure is compensated, the compensated exposure value appears on the lower left of the screen.

• When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.

• When the auto bracket is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.

• When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject.

• Auto bracket is cancelled after switching the camera off.

• When setting the auto bracket, the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) Moreover, the settings for the auto review function on the [SETUP] menu are disabled.

• When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO400], the recording interval may become longer due to the process to reduce picture noises.

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Optical Image Stabilizer

This mode recognises and compensates jitter. You can reduce blurring caused by jitter especially when you take pictures with the optical zoom set to Tele or when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is slowed down.

∫ Demonstration of the optical image

stabilizer (Demonstration Mode)

When you press the [MENU] button, the demonstration appears. After the demonstration ends, the screen returns to the stabilizer function mode selection menu. If you want to exit the demonstration halfway through, press the [MENU] button again. While the demonstration is displayed, the optical zoom is fixed to Wide (1k) and the zoom function cannot be activated. Moreover, you cannot take pictures.

1 Press and hold the optical image

stabilizer button A until [STABILIZER] appears and then select the stabilizer function mode.

STABILIZER

OFF MODE1 MODE2

SELECT DEMO.

MODE1 ()

MODE2 ()

OFF ()

The stabilizer operates

continuously and can assist

during photo composition.

The stabilizer function is in

standby and activates at the

moment the shutter captures the

image.

When image stabilization is not

needed or when using the

camera with a tripod.

SET

• The stabilizer function may not work sufficiently in the following cases. – When too much jitter occurs. – In digital zoom range. – When taking pictures while following

subjects in motion.

– When the shutter speed is extremely

slow due to dark conditions or other

reasons. Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

• In simple mode [ ] or [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P54), the stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2] and the stabilizer function mode selection menu does not appear.

• In motion image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set.

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Recording pictures (basic)

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode

∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst

mode

1 Press the single or burst mode

button to switch the burst mode setting and then take pictures.

: High speed

;

: Low speed

;

:Unlimited

No display: cancelled

¢Depending on the memory size,

battery power, picture size and quality (compression)

• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the burst mode.

;

Burst speed

(pictures/

second)¢

approx. 1.5

¢When the shutter speed is faster than

1/60 and the flash is not activated

• The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.

• When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited

– You can take pictures until the capacity

of the card becomes full.

– The speed of taking pictures becomes

slow during a recording.

• The focus is fixed at taking the first picture.

• In simple mode [ ], the burst speed is fixed to Low.

• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.

• When the burst mode is activated, [AUDIO REC.] cannot be used.

• If the flash is activated, you can record only 1 picture.

• When setting auto bracket and the burst mode simultaneously, auto bracket will be performed.

Number of recordable

pictures (pictures)

3 max. 3 max. 5

2 max. 3 max. 5

Depends on remaining capacity of the card

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• The ways to control the exposure and the white balance vary depending on the burst mode setting. When the burst mode is set to [ ] or [ ], they are fixed to the values set for the first picture. When the burst speed is set to [ ], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.

• When setting the burst mode, the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.) Moreover, the settings for the auto review function on the [SETUP] menu are disabled.

• Burst mode is not cancelled when the camera is switched off.

• Burst mode will not perform as described if a MultiMediaCard is used in place of an SD Memory Card. The reading/writing speed of a MultiMediaCard is slower than that of an SD Memory Card.

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Playback (basic)

Playing Back Pictures

1 Select the picture.

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Playback (basic)

• When you keep pressing 2/1, the

number of files forwarded/rewound at a time is increased.

• If you release 2/1 and press them again,

the files will be forwarded/rewound one by one.

• In review playback in the recording mode or multi playback, the picture can only be forwarded or rewound one by one.

• When you forward or rewind a large number of pictures, release 2/1 once before reaching the picture to be played back, then press 2/1 to forward/rewind pictures little by little.

• 2: Play back the previous picture.

• 1: Play back the next picture.

• The last recorded picture will be played back first.

• When [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is set to [ON], pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically are played back vertically.

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

When you keep pressing 2/1 during playback, the file number and the page number are updated. If you release 2/1 when the number of the desired picture appears, you can play back the picture.

1: Fast forward 2: Fast rewind

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• This camera is based on the DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system) which was established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

• When changing the folder name or file name on a PC, the pictures will not be played back.

• The file format that can be played back with the camera is JPEG. (Even JPEG pictures cannot be played back in some cases.)

• When playing back pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture quality may be deteriorated and pictures may not be played back.

• When playing back a non-standard file, the folder/file number is indicated by [—] and the screen may turn black.

• An interference fringe may appear on the screen depending on the subject. This is called moire. This is not a malfunction.

Playback (basic)

9 Pictures Multi Playback

2 Select the pictures.

1 Switch to multi screen.

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1 2

7 9

SELECT

5 6

CANCEL

1/14

SELECT

10 11

1 2

5 6

8 9

CANCEL

13 14

SELECT

∫ To return to the normal playback

Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or press the [MENU] button.

• The picture with the number coloured in orange appears.

∫ To delete a picture during a 9 pictures

multi playback

Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. (P49)

CANCEL

• Pictures will not be displayed in the rotated direction even if [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. (P74)

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Playback (basic)

Using the Playback Zoom

1 Rotate the zoom lever towards

[ ] to enlarge the picture.

• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication is displayed for about 1 second.

∫ To delete a picture during playback

zoom

Press the [ ] button. When the confirmation screen appears, press 4 to select [YES], and press 1. (P49)

4X CANCEL

W T

• When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ ], the magnification becomes higher.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged.

• When you press the [MENU] button, the magnification reverts to 1k.

DELETE

2 Shift the picture.

4X CANCEL

DELETE

• The more the picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.

• The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment.

• Even if the indications on the screen are turned off in normal playback mode (P24), the magnification and enabled operations appear on the screen when the playback zoom is activated.

• You can switch whether you turn the indications on the LCD monitor on or off by pressing the [DISPLAY] button. When you set the magnification to 1k, the indications on the LCD monitor are displayed as in normal playback mode.

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Deleting Pictures

Playback (basic)

∫ To delete multiple pictures

∫ To delete a single picture

1 Select the picture to be deleted.

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• 2: Play back the previous picture.

• 1: Play back the next picture.

2 Delete the picture.

DELETE SINGLE

DELETE THIS PICTURE?

YES

SELECT SET

• While deleting the picture, [ ] appears on the screen.

MULTI/ALL

1 Select [MULTI DELETE].

MULTI/ALL DELETE

MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE

SELECT

2 times

CANCEL

2 Select the pictures to be deleted.

MULTI DELETE

10 11

SELECT MARK/UNMARK

• Repeat the above procedure.

• The selected pictures appear with [ ].

When 4 is pressed again, the setting is cancelled.

• After selecting pictures, press [ ] to delete.

• The icon [ ] blinks red if the selected picture cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P78)

8 9

DELETE

EXIT

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Playback (basic)

3 Delete the pictures.

MULTI DELETE

DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED?

YES

SELECT SET

• It is possible to delete up to 50 pictures all at once.

∫ To delete all pictures

1 Select [ALL DELETE].

MULTI/ALL DELETE

MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE

SELECT

CANCEL

2 Delete all of the pictures.

ALL DELETE

DELETE ALL PICTURES?

YES

SELECT SET

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures.

• Do not turn off the camera while deleting.

• When you delete pictures, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or use the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).

• More numbers of pictures take longer time for deletion.

• Pictures that are protected [ ] (P78) or do not conform to DCF standard (P46) will not be deleted even if [ALL DELETE] is selected.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Using the Mode Dial

Macro mode

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).

∫ Focus range

• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P40) in the macro mode.

• When the subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, you will have difficulty in focusing on the subject if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject.

• When the camera lens is at a distance beyond the available range from the subject, the subject may not be focused even if the focus indication lights.

• The available flash range is about 30 cm to 4.0 m (Wide). (This is applied when you set the ISO sensitivity to [AUTO].)

• When you take pictures at close range in macro mode, the resolution of the peripheral of the picture may be slightly decreased. However, this is not a malfunction.

30 cm

5 cm

Motion image mode

This mode allows you to record motion images with audio.

1 Select [PICT.MODE].

REC

W.BALANCE PICT.MODE AF MODE AF ASSIST LAMP D.ZOOM

SELECT

SET

• Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

Picture size

30fpsVGA 10fpsVGA 10

30fpsQVGA 10fpsQVGA

640k480 pixels

320k240 pixels

• You can record smoother motion images with [30fpsVGA] and [30fpsQVGA].

• You can record motion images for longer period with [10fpsVGA] and [10fpsQVGA] although the picture quality is lower.

• Since the file size of [10fpsQVGA] is small, it is suitable for e-mails.

• fps (frame per second); This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

AUTO

EXIT

fps

(pictures/

second)

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2 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the subject is focused, the focus

indication A lights.

3 Press the shutter button fully to

start the recording.

• The remaining recording time B

(approx.) is displayed.

• The audio recording starts simultaneously from the built-in microphone of the camera.

• By pressing the shutter button fully again, the recording stops.

• If the card becomes full during recording, the camera stops automatically.

∫ Available recording time (seconds)

SD Memory

Card

16 MB 5 25 25 82

32 MB 16 58 58 175

64 MB 38 120 120 360

128 MB 82 250 250 740

256 MB 160 490 490 1440

512 MB 280 840 980 2870

1 GB 560 1690 1970 5700

Picture quality setting

30fps

10fps

VGA

30fps

QVGA

VGA

10fps

QVGA

• The recordable time is an approximation. (It varies depending on the recording condition and the types of SD memory Card.)

• The recording time changes with subjects.

• The available recording time displayed on the LCD monitor may not reduce regularly.

• This unit does not support MultiMediaCard for recording motion images.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

• The motion images cannot be recorded without audio.

• The settings of auto focus/zoom/aperture values are fixed to what they are when recording starts (in the first frame).

• Depending on the type of card, the card access indication appears for a while after recording motion images. However, this is not a malfunction.

• When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or depending on the type of card, recording may stop while you are recording motion images. We recommend using a high-speed SD memory card indicated with “20 MB/s” or above on its package.

• If you use a card in which pictures have been recorded and deleted repeatedly, recording may stop in the middle while you are recording motion images. We recommend you to clean up the card in advance. (P82)

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine SD card with SD Logo.)

• When motion images recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the quality of pictures and sounds may be deteriorated or it may not be possible to play them back.

• Motion images recorded with setting to [30fpsVGA], [30fpsQVGA] or [10fpsVGA] on this camera cannot be played back on equipment which does not support these settings.

• In motion image mode [ ], you cannot use the direction detection function and the review function.

• You cannot set [MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Scene mode

Set the mode dial to the scene mode to display the scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] on the [SETUP] menu (P20) is set to [OFF], press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu.

Menu items

SCENE MODE

PORTRAIT

SPORTS

FOOD

SETSELECT

: [PORTRAIT] (P55)

: [SPORTS] (P55)

: [FOOD] (P56)

: [SCENERY] (P56)

: [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P57)

: [NIGHT SCENERY] (P57)

: [BABY] (P58)

: [SOFT SKIN] (P59)

: [PARTY] (P59)

: [FIREWORKS] (P60)

: [SNOW] (P60)

• When you press 2, the explanations for

each scene mode are displayed. (When you press 1, the screen returns to the scene menu.)

• When rotating the zoom lever toward T or W, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded or reversed.

• If you press the [MENU] button while the scene menu is displayed, you can set the [REC] mode menu (P62) and the [SETUP] menu (P20).

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: [SELF PORTRAIT] (P61)

• When you take pictures with a scene mode which is not adequate for the purpose, the hue may differ from the actual scene.

• When you want to change the brightness of the picture to be recorded, compensate the exposure. (P41)

• The following functions cannot be set in scene mode. – White balance (P63) – ISO sensitivity (P65) – Colour effect (P70) – Picture adjustment (P70)

Recording pictures (advanced)

Portrait mode

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of people. This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from an unfocused background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject.

∫ Technique for Portrait mode

To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as

possible.

2 To maximise the effect, select a

background as far as possible from the camera, and get closer to the subject.

• This mode is only suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

Sports mode

This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.)

∫ Technique for Sports mode

To take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, the shutter speed becomes faster than usual. This mode is more effective when taking pictures in the daytime on a clear day.

• This mode is suitable for outdoors only in the daytime, keeping 5 m or more away from the subject.

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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Food mode

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of food without being affected by the ambient light, such as at restaurants. This mode allows you to take pictures of food in a natural hue.

• The focus range becomes the same as that in the macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/ 30 cm (Tele) to ¶].

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

Scenery mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. The camera focuses on a distant subject preferentially.

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Night portrait mode

This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed.

∫ Technique for Night portrait mode

• Use the flash.

• Since the shutter speed becomes slow, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.

• Keep the subject still for about 1 second when taking a picture.

• We recommend taking pictures by rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being at a distance about 1.5 m from the subject.

• The focus range is 1.2 m to 5 m. (Refer to P38 for the flash control range.)

• The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking a picture because of signal conditioning, but it is not a malfunction.

• When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible.

• The flash is always activated when the camera is set to Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ].

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

Night scenery mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by slowing down the shutter speed.

∫ Technique for Night scenery mode

• Since the shutter speed becomes slow (max. about 8 sec.), use a tripod. We also recommend using the self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.

• The focus range is 5 m to ¶.

• The shutter may be kept closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking a picture because of signal conditioning, but it is not a malfunction.

• When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• You cannot set the slow shutter.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Baby mode

Select this mode when you want to take pictures of baby. Exposure and hue are adjusted to achieve a healthy complexion on the baby. When the flash is used, the light is weaker than usual.

• When playing back pictures, baby’s age can be displayed.

• The age can also be printed on each picture by using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). (For details of printing, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.)

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BABY

WITH AGE

WITHOUT AGE

BIRTHDAY SET.

SETSELECT

Age display setting

• If you want to display the age, set birthday in advance, select [WITH AGE] and press

• If you do not want to display the age, select [WITHOUT AGE] and press 1.

• If you select [WITH AGE] without setting birthday in advance, a message is displayed. Press the [MENU] button, and set birthday following the above steps 2 and 3.

• The focus range becomes the same as that in the macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/ 30 cm (Tele) to ¶].

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

• After turning on the camera in [BABY] or switching to [BABY] from other modes, the age and current date and time are displayed for about 5 seconds at the bottom of the screen.

• The age display style differs depending on the language setting in the recording mode.

• The date of birth is displayed as [0 month 0day].

• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.

• If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the age is not recorded even the time and birthday are set. This means that the age cannot be displayed even if you set the camera to [WITH AGE] after taking pictures.

• For resetting the birthday setting, use [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu (P20).

Birthday setting 1 Select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and press 1. 2 When a message [PLEASE SET THE

BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, select items (year, month and day) using 2/1, and set using 3/4.

3 Press the [MENU] button to finish the

setting.

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Soft skin mode

Select this mode when you want to take a bust image of the subject. In this mode, camera detects a skin-colour area, such as face, to achieve a smooth appearance of the skin.

∫ Technique for Soft skin mode

To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as

possible.

2 To maximise the effect, select a

background as far as possible from the camera, and get closer to the subject.

• This mode is only suitable for outdoors in the daytime.

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80].

• If there is a colour close to the skin colour in the background, that part is also smoothened.

• This mode may not be effective in insufficient brightness.

Party mode

Select this mode when you want to take pictures at wedding receptions, indoor parties, etc. Both the people and the background can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed.

∫ Technique for Party mode

• Since the shutter speed becomes slow, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.

• We recommend taking pictures by rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being at a distance about 1.5 m from the subject.

• The flash setting can be set to Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction [ ] or Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction [ ].

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Fireworks mode

This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks.

∫ Technique for Fireworks mode

• We recommend using a tripod.

• This mode is most effective when the distance to the subject is 10 m or longer.

• The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [].

• The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value.

• You cannot set the AF mode.

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

• You cannot set the slow shutter.

Snow mode

This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing resorts and locations near snowy mountains. The exposure and the white balance are adjusted to make the white colour of the snow stand out.

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

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Recording pictures (advanced)

Self portrait mode

This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself.

∫ Technique for Self portrait mode

When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator lights up. Make sure to hold the camera still, and fully press the shutter button.

• The camera is not focused when the self-timer indicator is blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus.

• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P35 for operations on the review function.

• When the picture may be blurry by slow shutter speed, we recommend using the 2 seconds self-timer. (P40)

• The available focus range is about 30 cm to 70 cm.

• You can take a picture of yourself with audio. In this time, the self-timer indicator lights up while recording the audio. (P67)

• When you select [SELF PORTRAIT], the zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).

• The self-timer can be set to off or 2 seconds (P40). When you set to 2 seconds, it is kept until the camera is turned off or you switch the mode dial.

• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P43)

• The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO].

• The AF mode is fixed to 5-area-focusing. (P67)

• The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled.

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Recording Menu Settings

Using the [REC] mode menu

: [W.BALANCE] (P63)

Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures.

• Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode.

Menu items

REC

W.BALANCE

AUTO

SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT SET

EXIT

• When rotating the zoom lever toward T or W, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded or reversed.

• Close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway or the [MENU] button after finishing the setting.

: [SENSITIVITY] (P65)

: [ASPECT RATIO] (P65)

: [PICT.SIZE] (P66)

: [QUALITY] (P66)

: [AUDIO REC.] (P67)

: [AF MODE] (P67)

: [AF ASSIST LAMP] (P68)

: [SLOW SHUTTER] (P69)

: [D.ZOOM] (P70)

: [COL.EFFECT] (P70)

: [PICT.ADJ.] (P70)

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Recording Menu Settings

[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)

White Balance

[W.BALANCE]

∫ Auto White Balance

Use of auto white balance adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result

in reddish or bluish pictures. Where the This function allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish.

AUTO for auto setting (auto

white balance)

(Daylight) for recording outdoors

on a bright day

(Cloudy) for recording outdoors

on a cloudy day

(Halogen) for recording under

halogen lighting

(White set) for using the preset

white balance

(White set) for setting the white

subject is surrounded by many light

sources, auto white balance adjustment

may not operate properly.

In this case, set the white balance to a

mode except [AUTO].

1 The range that is controlled by the auto

white balance adjustment mode of the

camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight

balance again (P64)

• When setting the white balance to the mode except [AUTO], you can finely adjust the white balance.

KlKelvin Colour Temperature

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Recording Menu Settings

∫ Setting the White Balance manually

(White set )

Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White Set) and then

press 1.

2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper

or a similar white object so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then press 1.

WHITE SET

SET

CANCEL

∫ Finely Adjusting the White Balance

(White Balance Fine Adjustment )

When you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance, you can adjust the white balance finely.

1 Set the white balance to [ ]/[ ]/

[ ]/[ ]. (P63)

2 Press 3 several times until

[WB ADJUST.] appears.

About the white balance

• In simple mode [ ], the white balance is fixed to [AUTO].

About the white balance fine adjustment

• The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.

• You can set the value independently for each of the modes in white balance.

• The setting on the fine adjustment of the white balance is reflected to the picture when taking a picture with the flash.

• When you set the white balance using the White Set [ ], the adjustment level in [ ] (White Set) returns to “0”.

• When the colour effect is set to any of [COOL], [WARM], [B/W] or [SEPIA] (P70), you cannot finely adjust the white balance.

WB ADJUST.

BLUERED

SELECT

EXIT

3 Finely adjust the white balance.

• 1 [BLUE]: Press when the hue is

reddish.

• 2 [RED]: Press when the hue is

bluish.

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Recording Menu Settings

[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)

ISO Sensitivity

ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places.

• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO80] to [ISO200] according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash.)

ISO sensitivity 80 400

Use in bright places (e.g. outdoors)

Use in dark places

Shutter speed Slow Fast

Noise Less Increased

• In simple mode [ ], motion image mode [ ] or scene mode (P54), ISO sensitivity is fixed to [AUTO]. (In [NIGHT SCENERY] and [SOFT SKIN] in scene mode, it is fixed to [ISO80].)

• To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P70)

[SENSITIVITY]

Suitable

Not

suitable

Not

suitable

Suitable

Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio is the horizontal to vertical ratio of a picture. You can select from two aspect ratios depending on a purpose.

Normal ratio.

The picture is horizontally long. This is suited for landscapes and other subjects that you prefer a wide view. This is also suited for playing back on wide-screen TVs and high-definition TVs.

• Both ends of pictures recorded using [ ] may be cut at printing. Check the picture in advance. (P100)

[ASPECT RATIO]

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Recording Menu Settings

[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)

Picture Size

When you select a larger picture size ( ), you can print pictures more clearly. When you select a smaller picture size ( ), you can record more pictures. In addition, it is convenient to attach the picture to an e-mail or post it on a website because the file size is small.

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

2560k1920 pixels 2048k1536 pixels 1600k1200 pixels 1280k960 pixels

640k480 pixels

∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].

2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels

• In the motion image mode [ ], the

picture size is fixed to 640k480 pixels (VGA) or 320k240 pixels (QVGA).

• Pictures may appear like a mosaic depending on the subject or the recording condition.

• The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject.

• The number of remaining pictures displayed on the screen may not correspond with recorded frames.

• Refer to P18 for the number of recordable pictures.

[PICT.SIZE]

Quality

You can select 2 types of quality (compression level) according to the usage of the picture.

Fine (Low compression): This type gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high.

Standard (High compression): This type gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures.

• Pictures may appear like a mosaic depending on the subject or the recording condition.

• The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject.

• The number of remaining pictures displayed on the screen may not correspond with recorded frames.

• Refer to P18 for the number of recordable pictures.

[QUALITY]

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Recording Menu Settings

[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)

Audio Recording

You can take a picture with audio.

• When you set [AUDIO REC.] to [ON], [ ] appears on the screen.

• When you start recording by focusing on the subject and pressing the shutter button, the audio recording will be automatically stopped in about 5 seconds. There is no need to keep pressing the shutter button.

• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone of the camera.

• If you press the [MENU] button during the audio recording, the audio recording will be cancelled. The audio cannot be recorded.

• You cannot take pictures with audio in auto bracket or burst mode.

• When audio is recorded with each picture, the total number of pictures that can be stored on each card will slightly decrease.

[AUDIO REC.]

AF Mode

(5-area-focusing): The camera focuses on any of 5 focus areas. You can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject.

(3-area-focusing (high speed)): The camera focuses on any of the left, centre and right of the screen.

(1-area-focusing (high speed)): The camera focuses on the subject in AF area on the centre of the screen.

(1-area-focusing): The camera focuses on the subject in AF area on the centre of the screen.

[AF MODE]

(Spot-focusing): The camera focuses on the limited and narrow area in the screen.

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Recording Menu Settings

[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.) ∫ High speed AF (H) mode

• When you select 3-area-focusing (high speed) or 1-area-focusing (high speed),

AF Assist Lamp

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

the auto focus is activated in high speed and you can focus on the subject more quickly.

• When you press the shutter button halfway, a picture may become still for a moment in the condition before being focused. However, it is not a malfunction. If you do not want to make pictures still during the auto focus, use the AF mode other than 3-area-focusing (high speed) mode and 1-area-focusing (high speed) mode.

Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. When you press the shutter button halfway in dark places or other situations, an AF area wider than usual appears and the AF assist lamp A turns on.

ON The AF assist lamp turns on under

• When using the digital zoom or when you take pictures in dark places, the AF area is displayed on the centre of the screen with a size wider than usual.

low light conditions. In this time, the AF assist lamp icon [ ] appears on the screen. The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m.

OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn

on.

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• When multiple AF areas (max. 5 areas) light at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas. The focus position is not predetermined because it is set to the position that the camera automatically determines at the time of focusing. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to 1-area-focusing mode or Spot-focusing mode.

• You cannot set the AF mode in [FIREWORKS] and [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode. (P54)

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Recording Menu Settings

[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)

• Be sure of the following points when the AF assist lamp is in use. – Do not look into the AF assist lamp. – Do not cover the AF assist lamp with

your fingers or other objects.

• In simple mode [ ], the setting on the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [ON].

• You cannot use the AF assist lamp in [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [FIREWORKS] and [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode. (P54)

• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp (e.g. when you take a picture of a subject in a dark place), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it becomes difficult to focus on the subject.

• When the AF assist lamp is turned on, an AF area with a size wider than usual normal AF area is indicated and the area is set only to a point on the centre of the screen. (P68)

Slow Shutter

The shutter speed can be automatically adjusted. However, if you want brighter pictures, you can manually select a slower shutter speed. This is especially effective if you want to take pictures where both the night landscape and the subject are bright, using [NIGHT PORTRAIT] in scene mode (P54). The slow shutter speed values you can select are: [1/8 –], [1/4 – ], [1/2– ] and [1 – ].

Slow shutter setting

Brightness Darker Brighter

Jitter Less More

∫ Example

[SLOW SHUTTER]

1/8– 1–

• Usually, set to [1/8 –] to take pictures. (When you select slow shutter speed values other than [1/8 – ], [ ] appears on the lower left of the LCD monitor.)

• When the shutter speed is made slower using [SLOW SHUTTER], jitter is likely to occur. We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.

• You cannot set the slow shutter in [NIGHT SCENERY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene mode. (P54)

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Recording Menu Settings

[REC] mode menu (Refer to P62 for the setting method.)

Digital Zoom

[D.ZOOM]

Setting the [D.ZOOM] to [ON] allows you to magnify a subject 3 times with the optical zoom and up to 4 more times with the digital zoom for a maximum of 12 times.

∫ Entering the digital zoom range

When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotate it to Tele again.

≥[OFF]:

≥[ON]:

1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom

• In the digital zoom, a larger picture has lower picture quality.

• In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer function may not be effective.

• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.

• The AF area is displayed with a size wider than usual and set only to a point on the centre of the screen in the digital zoom range. (P68)

Colour Effect

[COL.EFFECT]

You can use 4 types of colour effects depending on the atmosphere of the picture.

COOL The picture becomes bluish. WARM The picture becomes reddish. B/W The picture becomes black and

white.

SEPIA The picture becomes sepia.

Picture Adjustment

[PICT.ADJ.]

Use this function according to the recording situation and the atmosphere of the picture.

NATURAL The picture becomes softer. VIVID The picture becomes sharper.

• When you take pictures in dark places, noise may become visible. To avoid noise, we recommend setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL].

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Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images

∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

During motion image playback, keep

∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [ ]

play back the audio

and

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PLAY AUDIO

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pressing 2/1. 1:Fast forward 2: Fast rewind

• When releasing the button, it turns to normal motion image playback.

∫ To pause

Press 3 during motion image playback.

• Press 3 again to cancel pause.

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∫ Motion images Select the picture with the motion image icon [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and play back the motion images.

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• The cursor displayed during

playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1.

• Motion image playback stops and the normal playback is restored by pressing

• You can hear audio from the speaker. To adjust the sound volume, refer to P22.

• The picture with audio cannot be resized (P80) or trimmed (P81).

• You cannot use the zoom function while playing back or pausing motion images.

• The file format that can be played back with the camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.

• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not be played back with the camera.

• When playing back motion images that have been recorded with other equipment, the quality of images may be deteriorated or it may not be possible to play them back.

• When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.

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Playback (advanced)

Using the [PLAY] mode menu

: [SLIDE SHOW] (P73)

You can use various functions in playback mode such as a rotating function or protections for recorded pictures.

Menu items

PLAY

SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP.

ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT

SELECT

EXIT

• When rotating the zoom lever toward T or W, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded or reversed.

• After selecting a menu item with the operation described above, make settings for each menu.

: [ROTATE DISP.] (P74)

: [ROTATE] (P75)

: [PROTECT] (P78)

: [DPOF PRINT] (P76)

: [AUDIO DUB.] (P79)

: [RESIZE] (P80)

: [TRIMMING] (P81)

: [CLEAN UP] (P82)

: [FORMAT] (P83)

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Playing Back with Slide Show

[SLIDE SHOW]

1 Set the items of the Slide Show.

SLIDE SHOW

START DURATION AUDIO

SELECT SET

1SEC.

2SEC.

3SEC.

5SEC.

EXIT

DURATION It can be set to 1, 2, 3 or

5 seconds.

AUDIO By setting it to [ON], the

audio of the pictures with audio can be played back during Slide Show.

2 Select [START].

SLIDE SHOW

START DURATION AUDIO

1SEC.

OFF

• Motion images cannot be played back in the Slide Show.

• When you set [AUDIO] to [ON] and then a picture with audio is played back, the next picture is displayed after playing back audio.

SELECT

EXIT

3 By pressing the [MENU] button,

the Slide Show stops.

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Displaying pictures in a direction at the time of recording

This mode allows you to display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically or pictures rotated in [ROTATE] function in the rotated direction.

[ROTATE DISP.]

1 Select [ON] to set it.

PLAY

SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP. ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT

SELECT

SET

• When you select [OFF], the pictures are displayed without being rotated.

• Refer to P46 for how to play back pictures.

OFF

EXIT

• When you take pictures by holding the camera vertically, read “Tips for taking good pictures” on P29 carefully.

• The direction detection function (P30) may not work properly on pictures recorded by aiming the camera up or down.

• Only still pictures in normal playback can be rotated. When playing back rotated pictures in multi playback, pictures appear in original orientation.

• You can rotate and display pictures by using [ROTATE] function even if you do not take pictures by holding the camera vertically.

• When you connect the camera to a TV and play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. [When using the AV cable (supplied)]

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Rotating the Picture

[ROTATE]

You can rotate the recorded pictures in steps of 90° and display them.

∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( )

Original picture

1 Select the picture to be rotated

and set it.

ROTATE

SELECT

• Pictures recorded in motion image mode [ ] and protected pictures cannot be rotated.

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EXIT

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2 Select the direction to rotate the

picture.

ROTATE

SELECT SET

The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90°.

The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90°.

• When you play back pictures on a PC, you cannot play back pictures keeping the rotated direction without an OS or software compatible with Exif.

• Exif is the file format for still pictures, to which recording information and other can be added, established by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association].

• When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF], [ROTATE] function is disabled.

• When pictures are recorded by holding the camera vertically, the pictures are played back vertically (the pictures are rotated).

• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.

EXIT

2 times

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of

[DPOF PRINT]

Prints

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows the user to select which

∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints.

DPOF SET THIS 1

pictures are to be printed, how many copies of each picture will be printed or whether the recording date is to be printed on compatible photo printers or commercial photo printing services. For details, ask photo printing servicer.

COUNT

SELECT

1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or

[CANCEL].

PLAY

SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP. ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT

SELECT

SINGLE

MULTI

CANCEL

EXIT

• The number of prints can be set from 0 to

999.

• The number of prints icon [ ] appears.

• When the number of prints is set to “0”, DPOF print setting is cancelled.

∫ Multi setting Select the pictures and set the number of prints.

DPOF SET MULTI

7 9

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DATE

EXIT

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DISPLAY

2 times

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DISPLAY

COUNT

SELECT

• Repeat the above procedure.

• The number of prints can be set from 0 to

999.

• The number of prints icon [ ] appears.

• When the number of prints is set to “0”, DPOF print setting is cancelled.

DATE

EXIT

2 times

Playback (advanced)

∫ To cancel all settings Select [YES] to cancel all settings.

CANCEL ALL DPOF

CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS?

YES

SELECT

SET

∫ To print the date

You can set/cancel the printing with the recorded date by pressing the [DISPLAY] button after setting the number of prints.

DPOF SET THIS 1

DATE

COUNT

SELECT

• The date print icon [ ] appears.

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DATE

EXIT

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DISPLAY

• When using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print pictures with the date by setting the date print on the print settings. For details, refer to the separate operating instructions about PC connection.

• When you go to a photo studio for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required.

• The date may not be printed depending on photo studios or printers even if you set the date print. For further information, ask the photo studio or refer to the operating instructions of the printer.

• DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting PictBridge. (P88)

• DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information into the media and to use such information on the DPOF-compliant system.

• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set. DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association].

• When setting the DPOF print on the camera, delete any previous DPOF print settings made by other equipment.

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture

You can set the protection for the pictures

[PROTECT]

∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings

Perform the same operation as in “Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of

Prints [DPOF PRINT]”. (P76– 77) which you do not want to be deleted by accident.

1 Select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or

[CANCEL].

• If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first.

• While this feature protects the pictures from accidental erasure, formatting the

PLAY

SLIDE SHOW ROTATE DISP. ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT

SELECT

SINGLE

MULTI

CANCEL

EXIT

card will permanently delete all data. (P83)

• The protect setting may not be effective in other equipment.

• Sliding the Card Write-Protect switch A on the SD Memory Card to [LOCK] prevents the picture from deletion even if the protection is not set.

∫ Single setting Select the picture and set/cancel the protection.

• The following functions cannot be used

PROTECT THIS

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with protected pictures. – [ROTATE] (P75) – [AUDIO DUB.] (P79)

SELECT SET/CANCEL EXIT

2 times

SET The protect icon [ ] appears. CANCEL The protect icon [ ]

disappears.

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

You can record the audio after taking a picture (max. 10 seconds per picture).

[AUDIO DUB.]

1 Select the picture and start audio

recording.

AUDIO

DUB.

SELECT START EXIT

• When audio has already been recorded, the confirmation screen appears. Press 4 to select [YES], and press 1 to start audio recording. (The original audio is overwritten.)

• The audio dubbing cannot be used with the following pictures. – Motion images – Protected pictures

• The audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment.

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2 Stop audio recording.

AUDIO

DUB.

• The audio recording stops by pressing

the 4 button.

• Even if you do not press 4, after about

10 seconds, the audio recording stops automatically.

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STOP

2 times

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Resizing the Pictures

[RESIZE]

This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website.

• Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed.

• When the aspect ratio setting is [ ].

– [ ]: 2048k1536 pixels – [ ]: 1600k1200 pixels – [ ]: 1280k960 pixels – [ ]: 640k480 pixels

1 Select the picture and set it.

• When the aspect ratio setting is

[].

RESIZE

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– [ ]: 1920k1080 pixels

3 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.

RESIZE

SELECT SET

EXIT

• The following pictures cannot be resized. – Pictures recorded in [ ]

(640k480 pixels)

– Pictures recorded in [ ]

(1920k1080 pixels)

– Motion images – Pictures with audio

• It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.

2 Select the size and set it.

RESIZE

SELECT RESIZE

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EXIT

DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?

YES

SELECT SET

CANCEL

2 times

• When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. When resized pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored.

• When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the resized picture. When you select [NO], a resized picture is newly created.

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Trimming the Pictures

[TRIMMING]

Use this function when you trim needed parts of the recorded picture.

1 Select the picture to trim and set

it.

TRIMMING

SELECT SET

• The following pictures cannot be trimmed. – Motion images – Pictures with audio

• It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.

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EXIT

2 Enlarge or decrease the picture.

TRIMMING

ZOOM EXIT

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W T

3 Shift the picture and press the

shutter button to set.

TRIMMING

ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER

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EXIT

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Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

4 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it.

TRIMMING

DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE?

YES

SELECT SET

CANCEL

2 times

• When you select [YES], the picture is overwritten. When trimmed pictures are overwritten, they cannot be restored.

• When the original picture is protected, you cannot overwrite the trimmed picture. When you select [NO], a trimmed picture is newly created.

• The picture size of the trimmed pictures may become smaller than that of the original one depending on the cut size.

• The picture quality of the trimmed picture will be deteriorated.

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Clean-up

[CLEAN UP]

[CLEAN UP] recovers the data writing speed, which has been reduced, of the SD memory card. In general, the data writing speed of the SD memory card reduces when recording and deletion are repeated. In this case, recording may stop in the middle while you are recording motion images. We recommend you to clean up the card using the camera before recording motion images.

1 Select [YES] to start the clean-up.

CLEAN UP

CLEAN UP THE CARD?

YES

SELECT

• [CLEAN UP] is a function to recover the speed of writing into a free space in the card. Therefore, pictures and data already recorded in the card will not be erased.

• When you start clean-up, it may take time to complete.

• Depending on the type of card, [CLEAN UP] may not be effective.

• [CLEAN UP] does not support MultiMediaCard.

• During clean-up do not turn the camera off.

• When you clean up the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).

• When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot clean up the card.

SET

Playback (advanced)

[PLAY] mode menu (Refer to P72 for how to select the menu.)

Initializing the Card

[FORMAT]

1 Select [YES] to format.

FORMAT

DELETE ALL DATA ON THE MEMORY CARD?

YES

SELECT

• Usually, it is not necessary to format the card. Format it when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.

• If the card has been formatted by a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.

• Once the card is formatted, all data including protected images are irretrievably erased. Please confirm that all data is transferred to your PC before proceeding with format function.

• During formatting, do not turn the camera off.

• When you format the card, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).

• When the SD Memory Card Write-Protect switch is slid to [LOCK], you cannot format the card.

• If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicentre.

SET

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Playback (advanced)

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

3 Turn the TV on and select external

∫ Playing back pictures with AV cable

(supplied)

• Turn the camera and the TV off.

AV OUT

DIGITAL

DC IN

1 Connect the AV cable A

(supplied) to the [AV OUT] socket of the camera.

• Connect the AV cable with the [ ]

mark facing the [2] mark on the [AV OUT] socket.

• Hold the plug B to push into or pull out.

2 Connect the AV cable to the video

input and the audio input sockets of the TV.

• 1 Yellow: to the video input socket

• 2 White: to the audio input socket

input.

4 Turn the camera on and then set

the mode dial to playback mode [].

∫ Viewing pictures in other countries

When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the [SETUP] menu, you can view images on the TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system.

∫ Playback pictures on TV with SD

Memory Card slot

A recorded SD Memory Card can be played back on TVs with an SD Memory Card slot. (Pictures may not be displayed on a full screen, depending on the model of TV. MultiMediaCard may not be played back on TV with SD Memory Card slot.)

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Only when the mode dial is set to playback mode [ ], the picture is displayed on the TV.

• Read the TV operating instructions too.

• Audio playback is in monaural.

• When you connect the camera to a TV and play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry. (When using the AV cable)

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Connecting to a PC or Printer

Before Connecting to the PC or the Printer

[ : USB MODE]

Select the USB communication system before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20)

1 Select [USB MODE].

SETUP

VOLU ME

LEVEL

CLOCK SET NO.RESET RESET

EXIT

USB MODE

SELECT

2 Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)].

USB MODE

• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via USB Mass Storage communication system.

• When [PictBridge (PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) communication system.

PictBridge

(

)

PTP

SELECT

SET

• If you connect the camera to a PC, select [PC]. (P86)

• If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, select [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P88)

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Connecting to a PC

Connecting to a PC or Printer

You can load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] (for Windows

) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to load pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print, or send them by e-mail easily.

If you use Windows

98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer.

For details of [LUMIX Simple Viewer] and installation, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.

AV OUT

DIGITAL

DC IN

A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional)

• For using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5;

optional), turn the camera off before the connection.

1 Turn the camera on and then set

[USB MODE] on the [SETUP] menu to [PC]. (P85)

• If you set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] and then connect the camera to the PC, messages may appear on the screen of the PC. Select [Cancel] to close the indications and disconnect the camera from the PC. Connect the camera after you set [USB MODE] again.

2 Connect the camera to a PC via

the USB connection cable A (supplied).

• Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.

• Hold the plug C to push into or pull out.

ACCESS

D: This message appears during data

transfer.

[Windows]

The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder.

• If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognised by the Windows Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder.

[Macintosh]

The drive is displayed on the screen as [NO_NAME] or [Untitled].

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Connecting to a PC or Printer

∫ Folder Composition

The folder structure of the card or MultiMediaCard is displayed as the illustration below.

≥SD Memory Card ≥MultiMediaCard

DCIM

100_PANA

P1000001.JPG

P1000002.JPG

P1000999.JPG

101_PANA

999_PANA

MISC

1 Folder number 2 File number 3 JPG: pictures

MOV: motion images

Files will be saved in each folder as follows.

DCIM Folders from [100_PANA] to

[999_PANA]

100_PANA Pictures/motion images

MISC Files on which the DPOF

print settings are recorded

• Image data of up to 999 pictures recorded by the camera can be included in 1 folder. If the number of picture data exceeds 999, another folder will be created.

• When you reset the file number or the folder number, select [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20)

• If the remaining battery power is exhausted during communication, the recorded data may be damaged. When you connect the camera to the PC, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional).

• If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the battery indication turns red and blinks (P14) and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication at once.

• While [ACCESS] is being displayed, do not disconnect the USB connection cable.

• When the OS of your PC is Windows 2000 and you connect the camera to the PC with the USB connection cable, do not replace the card with the camera connected to the PC. The information in the card may be damaged. Make sure to disconnect the USB connection cable beforehand when you replace the card. For details, refer to the separate operating instructions about PC connection.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Also refer to the operating instructions of the PC.

∫ PictBridge (PTP) setting

Even if you set the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)], you can connect to the PC only when the OS is Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Mac OS X.

• You can only load pictures from the camera and cannot write them on the card or delete them.

• When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported.

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Connecting to a PC or Printer

Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer

By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing on the LCD monitor. Set the print settings such as print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.)

AV OUT

DIGITAL

DC IN

A: USB connection cable (supplied) B: AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional)

• For using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional), turn the camera off before the connection.

1 Turn the camera on and then set

[USB MODE] on the [SETUP] menu to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P85)

2 Turn on the printer.

3 Connect the camera to a printer

via the USB connection cable A (supplied).

• Connect the USB connection cable with

the [ ] mark facing the [2] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.

• Hold the plug C to push into or pull out.

When the DPOF Print is not set.

When the DPOF Print is set. (P76)

• It may take time to print some pictures. Therefore, use a battery with sufficient battery power (P14) or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) when you connect to a printer.

• If the remaining battery power becomes low during communication, the battery indication turns red and blinks (P14) and the alarm beeps. In this case, stop the communication at once.

• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• For printing the age in [BABY] in the scene modes (P54), print from a PC using the software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] in the CD-ROM (supplied). For details, refer to the separate operating instructions for PC connection.

Select [SINGLE PICTURE]. (P89)

Select [DPOF PICTURE]. (P90)

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Connecting to a PC or Printer

∫ Single picture

1 Select a picture to be printed.

PictBridge

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1/3 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT

• [PRINT WITH DATE]

Settings on the printer are prioritised.

OFF Date is not printed.

ON Date is printed.

• If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture.

SELECT

• A message disappears in about 2 seconds.

2 Set the print settings.

SINGLE PICTURE

PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT

SELECT SET

• The items which are not supported by the printer are displayed in grey and cannot be selected.

• When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.)

OFF

CANCEL

• [NUM. OF PRINTS]

Set the number of prints.

•[PAPER SIZE]

(Possible paper sizes on the camera)

The items are listed on 1/2 and 2/2. Press 4 to select the desired item.

1/2

Settings on the printer are prioritised.

L/3.5qk5q

89 mmk127 mm

2L/5qk7q 127 mmk178 mm

POSTCARD 100 mm

A4 210 mm

2/2

CARD SIZE

k148 mm k297 mm

54 mmk85.6 mm

10k15cm 100 mmk150 mm

k6q 101.6 mmk152.4 mm

k10q 203.2 mmk254 mm

LETTER 216 mm

k279.4 mm

¢These items cannot be displayed when

the printer does not support the paper sizes.

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Connecting to a PC or Printer

• [PAGE LAYOUT]

(Possible layouts on the camera)

Settings on the printer are prioritised.

1 page with no frame print

1 page with frame print

2 pages print

4 pages print

3 Select [PRINT START] and then

print out the picture.

SINGLE PICTURE

PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM. OF PRINTS PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT

SELECT

• Press the [MENU] button to cancel printing.

CANCEL

∫ DPOF picture

• Set the DPOF print with the camera in advance. (P76)

1 Select [DPOF PICTURE].

PictBridge

SINGLE PICTURE

DPOF PICTURE

SELECT

SET

• When printing under the new settings, disconnect the USB connection cable and connect it to the printer again.

• You can change the DPOF print setting by pressing the [MENU] button. (P76)

2 Select [PRINT START] and then

print out the picture.

DPOF

PRINT START PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT

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SELECT

CANCEL

• Refer to P89 for print setting.

• Press the [MENU] button to cancel printing.

Connecting to a PC or Printer

∫ Setting the date printing with the

DPOF print in advance

When the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting, we recommend setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance (P77). The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing.

• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection warning icon [ ] is indicated.

• When the [¥] indication lights in orange during printing, the camera is receiving an error message from the printer. Make sure there is no malfunction on the printer after finishing printing.

• In DPOF print, if the total number of prints or the number of printed pictures is high, pictures may be printed several times. (The indication of the remaining number of prints is different from the setting, however, this is not a malfunction.)

• The setting on the printer may have priority over the setting on the camera in the date print. Also check the date print setting on the printer.

• If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture.

∫ Layout printing

• When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper

For example, if you want to print a picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the number of prints to 4 for the picture on [NUM. OF PRINTS].

• When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper (only in DPOF printing)

For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ] and then set the number of prints to 1 on [COUNT] in DPOF print setting (P76) for each of the 4pictures.

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Screen Display

Others

26 25

24 23 22 21 20

∫ In recording

1 Recording mode

2 Flash mode (P37)

3 Burst (P44)

: Audio recording (P52, 67)

4 White balance (P63)

5 ISO sensitivity (P65)

6 Focus (P28)

7 Picture size (P66)

8 Quality (P66)

In Motion image mode (P51)

///

: Jitter alert (P30)

9 Battery indication (P14)

10 Colour effect (P70)

11 Picture/Time remain

In Motion image mode: e.g. 11S

12 Card access indication (P17)

13 Recording state

14 Histogram (P26)

15 Age (P58)

• This is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning on the camera in

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789

11 12 13

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171819

[BABY], setting the clock and birthday, and after switching from other modes to [BABY].

16 Current date and time (P19)

• This is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning the camera on, setting the clock and after switching from the playback mode to the recording mode.

Zoom/Digital zoom (P36, 70)

17 Shutter speed (P28)

18 Aperture value (P28)

19 Exposure compensation (P41)

20 Auto bracket (P42)

21 Slow shutter (P69)

22 Power LCD (P25)

23 AF area (P28)

24 Spot AF area (P67)

25 AF assist lamp (P68)

26 Self-timer (P40)

27 Optical image stabilizer (P43)

Others

1234

14 13

∫ Recording in simple mode

1 Flash mode (P37)

2 Focus (P28)

3 Picture mode (P32)

: Jitter alert (P30)

4 Battery indication (P14)

5 Pictures remaining

6 Card Access indication (P17)

7 Recording state

8 AF area (P28)

9 Operation for backlight compensation

(P34)

BACKLIGHT

910

10 Current date and time (

• This is displayed for about 5 seconds when turning the camera on, setting the clock and after switching from the playback mode to the simple mode.

Zoom (P36)

11 Backlight compensation (P34)

12 Power LCD (P25)

13 Self-timer (P40)

14 AF assist lamp (P68)

15 Burst (P44)

P19

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PLAY AUDIO

Others

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∫ In playback

1 Playback mode

2 Number of DPOF prints (P76)

3 Protected picture (P78)

4 Picture with audio/Motion images (P71)

5 Picture size (P66)

6 Quality (P66)

In Motion image mode (P51)

///

Simple mode (P32)

:ENLARGE :4qk6q/10k15cm : E-MAIL

7 Battery indication (P14)

8 Folder/File number (P87)

9 Page number/Total pictures

10 Histogram (P26)

• It will be displayed when the [DISPLAY] button is pressed.

AUTO

ISO

100

11 Recording information

(Recording mode/Aperture value/ Shutter speed/ISO sensitivity/Flash mode/White balance)

• It will be displayed when the [DISPLAY] button is pressed.

12 Recorded date and time

13 Age (P58)

14 Power LCD (P25)

15 Audio playback (P71)

PLAY MOTION IMAGE

: In Motion image mode

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Cautions for Use

Others

∫ Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying the camera, take care not

to drop or cause impact to it.

• The lens or the outer case may be destroyed by the strong shock, and it causes a malfunction of the camera.

Keep the camera away from magnetised equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).

• If you use the camera on or near a TV, pictures and sounds may be disrupted due to electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the pictures and sounds.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the camera, causing the disturbance of pictures and sounds.

• If the camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) and then insert the battery or connect the AC adaptor again. Thereafter, turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, recorded pictures or sounds may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the camera.

• If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.

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

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera.

• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5; optional) from the electrical outlet.

• The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

• Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.

• If you use a chemical cloth, follow the instructions that come with the cloth.

• In case rain or other sources of water splash onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then wipe it again with a dry cloth.

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∫ Card Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. Do not bend or drop the card.

• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or erased.

• Store the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when you store or carry the card.

• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers.

∫ Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will be shorter.

After use, be sure to remove the battery.

Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).

Others

When you go out, bring charged spare batteries.

• Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures such as outdoors at a ski resort.

• When you travel, be sure to prepare the supplied charger to charge the battery on the spot.

Dispose of an unusable battery.

• The battery has a limited life.

• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.

Do not allow the battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.).

• This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the battery in this condition, you may be badly burned.

∫ Charger

• If you use the charger near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the charger 1 m or more away from radio.

• When the charger is in use, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is not a malfunction.

• After use, be sure to disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)

• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the battery body and terminals are damaged.

• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.

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Message Display

Others

Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. Major messages are described below as examples.

[THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED]

Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card. (P17)

[NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY]

Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture.

[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]

After cancelling the protect setting, delete or overwrite the picture.

[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED] /[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]

The pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted. If you want to delete, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere.

[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] / [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES]

If the pictures are not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.

[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]

You have exceeded the number of pictures that can be set at once with [MULTI DELETE]. Once delete the selected pictures and then repeat deleting multiple pictures.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?]

The format of the card cannot be recognised by the camera. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere.

[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]

This message appears when the camera does not operate properly. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest servicentre.

[MEMORY CARD ERROR]

Failed access to the card. Insert the card again.

[READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

Data reading error. Be sure that the card is inserted securely and then play it back again.

[WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

Data writing error. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Then insert the card and turn the camera on again. Be sure that the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage.

[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]

• When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA] or depending on the type of card, recording may stop while you are recording motion images (P51). We recommend using a high-speed SD memory card indicated with “20 MB/s” or above on its package.

[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

A folder cannot be created because the card is full. Format the card after deleting unnecessary data or saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere.

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Others

If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved.

Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20)

∫ Battery and the power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even

when it is turned on.

• Is the battery inserted correctly? – Check the direction of the battery.

(P15)

• Is the battery sufficiently charged? – Use a battery that has been

sufficiently charged.

2: The LCD monitor is turned off even

when the camera is turned on.

• Is the power save mode or economy mode activated? (P20) – Press the shutter button halfway to

cancel these modes.

• Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? – Use a battery that has been

sufficiently charged.

3: The camera is turned off immediately

even after it is turned on.

• Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? – Use a battery that has been

sufficiently charged.

– If you leave the camera with turning it

on, the battery is exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using the power save mode, the economy mode, etc. (P20)

∫ Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded.

• Is the card inserted?

• Is the mode dial correctly set?

• Is there any memory capacity left on the card? – Before recording, delete some

pictures.

2: The subject is not focused properly.

• The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. Rotate the mode dial to set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.

• Is the subject out of the focus range? (P30)

• When you cannot focus on the subject even if you tried many times, turn the camera off once and turn it on again.

3: The recorded picture is blurred.

• When taking a picture especially in dark places, the shutter speed becomes slow and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly. In this case, we recommend holding the camera with both hands firmly to take pictures (P29). When the [SLOW SHUTTER] (P69) is set, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P40) for taking pictures.

4: The recorded picture is whitish.

• Check fingerprint on the lens. – Make sure not to touch or stain the

lens surface. If the lens is dirty, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth.

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5: Motion image recording stops in the

middle.

• Are you using a MultiMediaCard? – This unit does not support

MultiMediaCard.

∫ LCD monitor 1: The LCD monitor is turned off

sometimes although the camera is turned on.

• Have you set to the economy mode? (P20) – In the economy mode, the LCD

monitor is turned off while the flash is charged.

2: The brightness of the screen

becomes dark or bright for a moment.

• This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.

3: The screen is too bright or dark.

• Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20)

• Is the power LCD function activated? (P25)

4: Some pixels are inactive or always lit

on the LCD monitor.

• These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. This is not a malfunction.

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5: Noise appears on the LCD monitor.

• In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording.

6: A vertical red line appears on the LCD

monitor.

• This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction. It appears when the subject has a bright part. It is recorded on motion images, but not recorded on still pictures.

∫ Flash 1: Flash is not activated.

• Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF []? – Change the flash setting. (P37)

• The flash is not activated when in motion image mode [ ], [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P54) is selected.

2: The flash is activated 2 times.

• When you select AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ], the first flash is activated for red-eye prevention on the subject (red-eye phenomenon) before actually recording pictures. After the first flash, the flash is activated again for recording.

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∫ Playback 1: Pictures being played are rotated and

displayed in an unexpected direction.

The camera has a function to automatically rotate and display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically. (If you take pictures aiming the camera up or down, the camera may recognise that it is held vertically.)

• When [ROTATE DISP.] (P74) is set to [OFF], you can display the pictures without being rotated.

• You can rotate pictures with [ROTATE] function (P75).

2: The picture is not played back.

• Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]?

• Is the card inserted?

• Is there a picture in the card?

3: The picture played back looks rough.

Noise appears on the picture.

• Is the ISO sensitivity is high or is the shutter speed slow? – Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P65) – Set [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P70) – Take pictures in bright places.

4: The folder number and the file number

are displayed as [—] and the screen may turn black.

• Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other than Panasonic? This may also result if the battery is removed immediately after recording or by recording with the exhausted battery. – In order to delete the pictures

mentioned above, format the data. (P83) (Once formatted, all the data including the other pictures cannot be restored. Confirm carefully to format.)

∫ TV, PC and printer 1: The picture does not appear on the

television.

• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?

• Set the TV input to external input mode.

2: When connecting to a PC, pictures

cannot be transferred.

• Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?

• Is the camera recognised by the PC correctly?

• Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P85)

3: The card is not recognised by the PC.

• Disconnect the USB connection cable and then connect it again with the card inserted into the camera.

4: The pictures cannot be printed with

the camera connected to printers.

• Is the printer supporting PictBridge? – You cannot print pictures with printers

which do not support PictBridge. (P88)

• Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P85)

5: Both ends of pictures are cut at

printing.

• Have you set the aspect ratio (P65) to []?

• When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends.

• When using the printer with a trimming feature or other feature which cuts out both edges of the pictures, cancel the feature for printing. The feature depends on the printer used.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.

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