Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2, DMCFZ2 - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA, DMCFZ2PP - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA, Lumix DMC-FZ2PP Operating Instructions Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FZ2PP

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

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Safety

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

Safety

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.

Your Safety

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.

Notice:

This product has parts that contain a
small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be
regulated in your community due to
environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information
please contact your local authorities,
or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>

• 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.

RBRC

TM

Li-ion

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.

2

Safety

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ2
Responsible party: Matsushita Electric

Corporation of
America One
Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ
07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer
Electronics
Company
1-800-272-7033

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003

FCC Caution: To assure continued

compliance, follow the
attached installation
instructions and use
only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core
when connecting to
computer or peripheral

devices.
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Extremely high precision technology
is employed to produce the LCD
monitor screen featuring a total of
approximately 114,000 pixels. The
result is more than 99.99% effective
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However,
this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.

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Contents

Safety

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

Preparation

Standard Accessories .............................. 5

Names of the Components....................... 6

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

Quick Guide.............................................. 10

Charging the Battery ................................ 11

Inserting the Battery ................................. 12

Using the AC Adaptor............................... 14

Inserting the Card..................................... 15

Turning Power on/off................................ 17

Adjusting the Viewfinder

(Diopter Adjustment) ............................ 18

Attaching the Lens Hood .......................... 19

Attaching the Strap................................... 21

Attaching the Lens Cap ............................ 22

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ........... 23

The Shutter Button

(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) ......... 24

The Mode Dial.......................................... 25

Operating the Menu.................................. 27

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)............ 28

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures......................................... 29

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode............... 31

Checking the Captured Picture

(Review)............................................... 32

Recording Motion Images ........................ 33

Using the Optical Zoom............................ 34

Using the Digital Zoom ............................. 35

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash.... 36

Using the Optical Image Stabilizer ........... 38

Using the AF Trigger ................................ 39

Using the Continuous AF ......................... 40

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........... 41

Recording images (advanced)

Taking Pictures with Audio....................... 42

Changing the Picture Size........................ 43

Changing the Quality

(Data Compression Ratio).................... 44

Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE
Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE ... 46

Taking Pictures using Macro Mode .......... 47

Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode ........ 48

Taking Pictures using Sports Mode.......... 49

... 8

... 45

Taking Pictures using Panning Mode ....... 50

Taking Pictures using Night Portrait

Mode..................................................... 51

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode ............. 52

Compensating the Exposure .................... 53

Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure

(AE) Bracket ......................................... 54

Using the AF/AE Lock............................... 55

Using the Color Effect...............................56

Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast

(Picture Adjustment) ............................. 57

Setting the White Balance ........................ 58

Finely Adjusting the White Balance .......... 60

Setting ISO Sensitivity ..............................61

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode............ 62

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter .............63

Playback

Playing Back Still Pictures ........................64

Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio....... 65

9 Images Multi Playback ........................... 66

Using the Playback Zoom......................... 67

Playing Back Motion Images ....................68

Editing

Deleting Images........................................ 69

Writing the Print Information to the Card

(DPOF Setting) ..................................... 71

Protecting Images on the Card.................74

Technical use

Playing Back with Slide Show

(Automatic Playback)............................ 75

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)....................................77

Resizing Recorded Pictures .....................78

Trimming Recorded Pictures .................... 79

Formatting the Card..................................80

Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Brightness............................................. 81

Using the Auto Review ............................. 82

Setting up the Operational Sound.............83

Setting up the Power Save Mode ............. 84

Resetting the File Number ........................85

Initializing the settings............................... 86

Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor ... 87

Connecting to a PC................................... 88

USB DIRECT-PRINT................................89

USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) ...... 90

USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture) ...... 91

After Use................................................... 92

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Preparation

Preparation

Others

The Menu Items ..................................... 93

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

Warning Indications................................ 99

Troubleshooting......................................100

Specifications ......................................... 101

Digital Camera Accessory System .........103

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers).........................104

Request for Service Notice

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .......... 106

Customer Services Directory

Index...................................................... 109

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

1 SD Memory Card (8 MB)

RP-SD008B
(In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

6 A/V Cable

(For USA Only).................................. 105

(For USA Only).................................. 108

Guía española para el uso rápido ..... 110

K1V204C10001

2 Battery Pack

CGA-S002A
(In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

3 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-928A
(In the text, it is indicated as
“AC Adaptor”)

4 AC Cable

K2CA2EA00002

7 USB Connection Cable

K1HA05CD0004

8 CD-ROM

9Strap

VFC4002

10 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String

VYK0W73

5 DC Cable

K2GH2DB00003

11 Lens Hood/Lens Hood Adaptor

VYQ2677/VYQ2583 (Black)
VYQ2787/VYQ2782 (Silver)

5

Preparation

Preparation

Names of the Components

[Front View]

2 3 41 5

6
7

11

1 Flash Sensor (P37)
2 Lens
3Flash
4 Microphone (P33, P42, P77)
5 Self-timer Indicator (P41)

[Top View]

6 Lens Barrel
7 Lens Ring (P19, P63)
8 Mode Dial (P25)
9 Shutter Button (P24)

10 Single/Burst Mode Button

(P62)

11 Zoom Lever (P34, P35)

9810

15

20

19 21 22 24 25 26

17

161213 14

18

23

[Back View]

12 Viewfinder (P18, P23)
13 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P18)
14 Flash Open Button (P36)
15 DISPLAY Button (P23)
16 FOCUS Button (P39)
17 Power Indicator (P17)
18 Power Switch (P17)
19 LCD Monitor (P8)
20 MENU Button (P27)
21 Delete Button (P32, P69)
22 2/Self-timer Button (P41)
23 4/REVIEW/SET Button (P32)
24 1/Flash Mode Button (P36)
25 3/Exposure Compensation

(P53)/Auto Bracket (P54)/
White Balance Fine
Adjustment (P60) Button

26 Speaker (P65)

6

7
8

9

30
31

32

Preparation

[Left View]

27 A/V OUT Socket (P87)
28 USB Socket (5pin) (P88)
29 Terminal Door

2
2

2

[Right View]

30 Strap Eyelet (P21)
31 DC IN Socket (P14)
32 DC IN Terminal Door (P14)

2
3

4

3433 35

1

[Bottom View]

33 Memory Card/Battery Door

(P12, P15)

34 Memory Card/Battery Door

Open Lever (P12, P15)

35 Tripod Receptacle

[Battery Charger/AC Adaptor]

1 AC Input Terminal
2 [POWER] Indicator
3 [CHARGE] Indicator
4 Battery Attachment Section
5 DC Output Terminal

5

7

Preparation

600

0

8

5

F

OCUS

9

F

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

12 34 56 7

ISO10

F

1/2

1

1

8

9
10
11

12

6X

13
14

15

F

161718

27
26
25

24
23
22
21

20
19

-A

F2.

[In recording]

1 REC mode

2 Flash mode (P36)

3 White balance (P58)

4 ISO sensitivity (P61)

5 Picture size (P43)

6 Quality (data compression ratio)

(P44)

7 Battery indicator (P13)

(When using AC adaptor this is not
displayed)

8 Frame/Time remain

In motion image mode: e.g. 11S

9 Jitter alert (P30)

10 Recording indication

11 Audio REC (P42)

19 Auto Bracket (P54)

20 Current date and time (P28)

• It is displayed for about
5 seconds after turning on the
power or setting the clock.

21 : Spot AF area (P52)

22 : Spot metering target (P52)

23 Focus indication (P29)

24 Burst mode (P62)

25 Continuous AF (P40)

26 Color Effect mode (P56)

27 Optical Image Stabilizer (OFF)

(P38)

12 Zoom (P34, P35)

13 Self-timer mode (P41)

14 Card access indication (P16)

15 AF area (P29)

16 AF Trigger (P39)

17 Aperture indication/Shutter speed

indication (P29)

18 Exposure Compensation (P53)

8

Preparation

003

003

600

8

5

0

0

O

1

2

3

5

4

6

10
11
12

10:00 NOV.1.2

13

[Recording in Simple mode]

1 Flash mode (P36)

2 Burst mode (P62)

3 Focus indication (P31)

4 Jitter alert (P30)

5 Picture mode (P31)

6 Battery indicator (P13)

7 Frame remain

2

1

1

3

4

6

57

1

8
9

9

F2.

1/2

10:00 NOV.1.2

ISO10

AUT

10
11

[In playback]

1 Playback mode

2DPOF (P71)

(White):

DPOF setting for printing

(Green):

DPOF setting for Slide Show

(Green with DPOF number):
DPOF setting for printing and
Slide Show

8 Zoom (P34)

9 Recording indication

10 Self-timer mode (P41)

11 Card access indication (P16)

12 AF area (P29)

13 Current date and time (P28)

• It is displayed for about 5 seconds
after turning on the power or
setting the clock.

3 Protected image (P74)

4 Image with audio (P65)

5 Picture size (P43)

6 Quality (data compression ratio)

(P44)

: In motion image mode

In simple mode:

:ENLARGE
:4qa6q/10a15cm
: INTERNET

7 Battery indicator (P13)

8 Folder/File number

9 Page/Total images

10 REC data

• It will be displayed when the
[DISPLAY] button is pressed.

11 Recorded date and time

9

Quick Guide

1

Preparation

Prepare the following items.

• Camera

•Battery

•Card

• AC adaptor

• AC cable

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

6

2

OPEN

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5

[Preparation]

1 Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P11)

• Charging is finished in about
90 minutes.

2 Slide the lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.

3 Insert the battery into the camera.

(P12)

4 Insert the Card into the camera. (P15)
5 Close the Memory Card/battery door.

[Recording]

6 Remove the lens cap.
7 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)
8 Set date/time. (P28)

912

10

13

R

W

E

E

I

V

SET

11
7

OFF≥≥ON

9 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25)

10 (When you want to take a picture with

the flash)
Press [ OPEN] button to open the
Flash. (P36)

11 Take a picture. (P24, P29)

[Playback]

12 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].

(P25)

13 Press 2/1 to select the picture you

want to view. (P64)

10

Preparation

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC cable.

1

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

2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor.

3 When the [CHARGE] indicator B

• The [POWER] indicator A lights.

(1 # 2)

• The [CHARGE] indicator B lights and
charging starts.

turns off, charging is finished.

2

4

• Charging is finished in about
90 minutes.

4 Remove the battery from the AC

adaptor.

• The battery cannot be charged when the
DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

• After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
cable.

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

• The battery/AC adaptor supplied with this
camera is exclusively designed for this
camera. Do not use with any other
equipment.

11

Preparation

OPEN

OPEN

Inserting the Battery

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]

3

2

and the lens is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

[Inserting the battery]

1 Slide the lever in the direction of the

2 Insert the charged battery all the way

3 Close the Memory Card/battery door.

[Removing the battery]

1

arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.

in, until it is locked.

Open the Memory Card/battery door.

2

3

2

Slide the lock 1 in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.

3

Close the Memory Card/battery door.

• If you will not be using the camera for a long
time, remove the battery.

• When the fully charged battery is inserted in
the camera for more than 1 hour, the clock
setting is memorized by the camera for
about 24 hours even after the battery is
removed. (The time may be shorter if the
battery is not charged sufficiently.)
When the clock setting is cancelled, please
set the date/time again. (P28)

• When the card is being accessed, do not
open the Memory Card/battery door.

• The battery supplied with this camera is
exclusively designed for this camera. Do not
use with any other equipment.

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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Preparation

ª Battery indicator

The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
(This is not displayed when using AC adaptor)

: The battery power is sufficient

: The remaining power is a little low

: The remaining power is low

: Recharge or replace the battery

ª Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions:

• Temperature: 77°F (25°C)/Humidity: 60

• Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.

• Using the supplied SD Memory Card (Recording size: 1600k1200/Quality: Fine/

When deleting all pictures after full use)

%

Charging time

Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.

The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary depending
on the condition.

Continuous recording/playback time
(recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor
Approx. 100 min.
(equal to 200 still pictures)

Recording with Viewfinder
Approx. 120 min.
(equal to 240 still pictures)

Playback with LCD monitor
Approx. 120 min.

ª Charging environment and charging error

• Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 50oF–95oF (10°C – 35°C).

(The battery should also be the same temperature.)

• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. If, after charging starts, the
[CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles, this indicates a charging
error.
In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery
and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge
it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.

13

Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

If you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3,
you can use the camera without worrying
about battery discharge.

1

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens is retracted.

1 Connect the AC cable.
2 Open the DC IN terminal door.
3 Connect the DC cable (supplied) to

the camera.

• The camera becomes warm during use.
However, this is not a malfunction.

2

• Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable
when the camera is not in use.

• The battery cannot be charged in the
camera with the AC adaptor connected.

• Use the supplied DC cable.

3

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Inserting the Card

OPEN

OPEN

3

2

Preparation

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

[Inserting the card]

1 Slide the lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the Memory Card/
battery door.

2 Insert the card with the label facing

the front of the camera.

• Insert the card, pressing gently until it
locks in place. If the card will not insert
freely, it may be reversed. Do not force
the card.

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

2

4

3 Close the Memory Card

/battery

door.

[Removing the card]

1

Open the Memory Card/battery door.

2

Press the card to release.

3

Pull the card out.

4

Close the

• If the Memory Card/battery door cannot be
completely closed, take the card out and
insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify
whether the direction of the card is correct.

• We recommend that you use a Panasonic
branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the
genuine card)

• If the card is not fully inserted, the card may
be damaged.

Memory Card/battery

door.

15

Preparation

ª Access to the card

When the card is being accessed, the
card access indication 1 lights.

P

When the card access indication 1 is
lit, do not:

• turn the power [OFF].

• remove the battery or the card.

• pull the DC cable out if you use the AC
adaptor.

The card and the card contents may be
destroyed and the camera may not
operate normally.

1600

ª SD Memory Card (supplied)

and MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight,
removable external cards. The reading/
writing speed of SD Memory Card is
fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped
with a write protection switch that can
inhibit writing and formatting. (When the
switch is moved towards 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)

SD Memory Card

It is possible that images stored on the
card can be damaged due to accidental
erasure, static electricity, electrical noise
or a defective card. We strongly suggest
copying the images to your PC’s hard
drive using the USB connection
explained on P88.

MultiMediaCard

• The reading/writing
speed of
MultiMediaCards is
slower than SD cards.
When MultiMediaCards
are used, the performance of certain
features may be slightly slower than
advertised.

• After recording motion images using
the MultiMediaCard, the card access
indication may appear for a while, but
this is not a malfunction.

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

16

Preparation

Turning Power on/off

1 Set the power switch to [ON].

2

1,2

OFF≥≥ON

Power indicator

ª

Lighting:

OFF≥≥ON

• The power indicator 1 lights.

Set

the power switch to [OFF].

• When turning the power switch to [ON]

Blinking:

• When the Memory Card/battery door is
opened

• When the card is not inserted

• When no space is left on the card

• When the card is protected during
recording

• When setting the mode dial from the
playback mode to recording mode with
the lens cap attached

• When the remaining battery power is
low (blinking slowly)

• When turning on the power in the recording mode, do not put any obstacle in front
of the lens.

• Please be sure to remove the lens cap before you switch on the camera in
recording mode. If not, the message “REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS

BUTTON” appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. Please remove the lens

cap and press 4/[REVIEW/SET] button 2.

• Do not exert any pressure on the lens when it is extended. To clean the lens,
please turn the camera off to retract the lens.

17

Preparation

Adjusting the Viewfinder
(Diopter Adjustment)

This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter
adjustment. It allows the user to make

1

adjustments related to each user’s individual
vision characteristics. Please adjust this
feature before using the camera.
This feature is especially useful for the user
who wears corrective eyewear because the
lens is not needed.

[Preparation]

• Press [DISPLAY] button to make the
Viewfinder display.

1 Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter

adjustment dial.

1

P

18

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

1

2

When using the camera in bright sunlight, the
lens hood should be installed. This will
minimize lens flare and ghosting, thus
improving the overall quality of the photo.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens barrel is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Remove the lens ring.
2 Attach the lens hood adaptor 1

(supplied).

• The mark ±, ¥ will be the opposite

side of the camera.

3 Attach the lens hood 2 (supplied).

• Adjust the mark of the lens hood to the

mark ± of the lens hood adaptor.
Then, rotate the lens hood to the
mark ¥ and fix it.

• Be careful not to rotate the lens hood
adaptor.

3

4

4 Rotate the lens hood and the lens

hood adaptor until the mark of the
lens hood is fitted to the mark of the
camera.

• If the marks are not fitted, edges of the
screen may become dark. (vignetting
effect)

• It is recommended that the lens hood be
removed when using the flash. Vignetting
can occur, causing the lower portion of the
photo to be dark.

• The lens cap can be installed while the lens
hood is in use if the lens cap string is not
used.

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1

Preparation

ª Temporarily storing the lens hood

You can store the lens hood in the camera
temporarily. Please do not take a picture with
the lens hood stored.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]
and the lens barrel is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Remove the lens hood.

2

2 Reverse

• Attach the lens hood adjusting the

mark ± of the lens hood adaptor to the
mark of the lens hood, and rotate the
lens hood to the right.

the lens hood and

attach

it.

3 Attach the lens cap.

• It is recommended that the lens hood be
removed when using the flash. Vignetting
can occur, causing the lower portion of the
photo to be dark.

• The lens cap can be installed while the lens
hood is in use if the lens cap string is not
used.

3

20

Preparation

Attaching the Strap

1 To remove the cover, gently squeeze

1

2 Rotate the plastic part of the metal

3 Pass the metal fitting through the

both sides of the cover as shown in
picture 1.

fitting in the direction of the arrow.

• Please attach the plastic part to the
metal fitting again if it is detached.

eyelet of the camera.

2

3

4

4 Rotate the plastic part of the metal

fitting to the opposite direction until it
is locked.

5 Move the cover in the direction of the

arrow, and attach it firmly.

• Be sure to move the cover entirely until
it is attached firmly.

6 Attach the strap to the other side of

the camera in the same way.

5

21

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap

When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw
back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to
protect the surface of the lens.

1

1 Pass the top of the string through the

lens cap.

2

Pass

2

3 Pull in the direction of the arrow.
4

3

5 Attach the lens cap.

the opposite side of the

through the circular part of the

Pass

the top of the lens cap string
through the strap eyelet as shown in
the picture.

string

string

.

4

5

• Remove the lens cap before turning on the
camera in the recording mode.

• Even when the lens hood is attached, you
can attach the lens cap without the string.

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0001

0001-0001

0001

8

8

003

003

003

003

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button,
the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

DISPLAY

changes as shown below.

[Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback]

A LCD monitor
B Viewfinder

[In recording]

P

1600

1

REC

/

4

W.BALANCE

AE

AE MODE
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY

SELECT SET

P

SETUP

AUTO

P

1600

EXIT

1600

MENU

1

REC

/

4

W.BALANCE

AE

AE MODE
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY

SELECT SET

SETUP

AUTO

P

1600

EXIT

MENU

[In playback]

100-

10:00

NOV1.2

• When the LCD monitor is displayed, the Viewfinder turns off. (and vice versa)

F2.

10:00

100-

NOV1.2

ISO100

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10:00

NOV1.2

F2.

10:00

100-

NOV1.2

ISO100

Preparation

The Shutter Button
(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)

The shutter button is activated in 2 steps:
“pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.

Pressing halfway 1

• Focus and exposure are locked.

Pressing fully 2

• The picture is captured. In motion image
mode, the recording starts.

• You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P83)

• If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may
appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may be moved during capturing)

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The Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.

: Playback (P64)

Playback recorded images.

: Simple mode (P31)
Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy
way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many
features.

P/A/S

: Program AE (P29)
The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. In addition,
more settings can be adjusted.

: Aperture-priority AE (P45)
The shutter speed is adjusted automatically, according to the aperture value you
set.

: Shutter-priority AE (P46)
The aperture value is adjusted automatically, according to the shutter speed you
set.

: Macro mode (P47)
When you take pictures from a distance closer than 3.94 feet (120 cm) (Tele), set
the camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to

0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P48)
This mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands
out in front of an unfocused background.

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Preparation

: Sports mode (P49)
When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action
photos easily.

: Panning mode (P50)
Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion.
Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph
a subject in motion while blurring the background.

: Night portrait mode (P51)
When you take pictures of your friends in front of beautiful night illumination
scenery, this mode allows you to get the appropriate exposure for your subject as
well as the background by using flash and slow shutter.

: Motion images mode (P33)
Use this mode when recording motion images.

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Preparation

Operating the Menu

By operating the menu, you can set the
settings of REC or playback mode. You can
also set the date and time, the operational
sound and various other settings. Follow
these instructions.

[Preparation]

• Set the mode dial to the recording mode

1,5

2,3,4

1

1

REC

W.BALANCE

AE

AE MODE
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY

SELECT SET

/

4

2

REC

MONITOR
AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
POWER SAVE

SETUP

AUTO

P

1600

EXIT

SETUP

OFF

2MIN.

MENU

1

/

2

(except for [ ]) or the playback mode.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

2 Press 1.
3 Press 3/4 to choose the item.
4 Press 2/1 to set the item
5 Press the [MENU] button

• If you set the mode dial to the recording
mode, the REC menu is displayed; if
you set it to the playback mode, the
playback menu is displayed.

.

.

• The menu will disappear.

SELECT SET

3

REC

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

SETUP

4

REC

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW
BEEP
POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

SETUP

EXIT

OFF

2MIN.

EXIT

OFF

2MIN.

EXIT

MENU

1

/

2

MENU

1

/

2

MENU

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Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK]
appears, set the date and time.
You can go to the setup menu by pressing the

7

[MENU] button while the message is
displayed.
You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The
24-hour system is used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.
2 Press 1 to make the setup menu

appear.

1,6

2,3,4,5

3

REC

NO.RESET
RESET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT SET

4,5

CLOCK SET

10:00

NOV

M/D/Y

.

SETUP

EXIT

2003

1

.

ENG

2

/

2

MENU

• In simple mode, skip this step.

3 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET],

and then press 1.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time,

and then press 1.

5 Press 3/4 to select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y]

or [Y/M/D].

6 Press the [MENU] button 2 times.

• The menu will disappear.

7 Check if the date/time setting is

displayed correctly, after turning the
camera [OFF] and [ON].

SELECT SET

• It is possible to print the recording date.
When using the [SD Viewer for DSC] in the supplied CD-ROM, you can print with
the recording date by setting its position on the picture. For further information
(software installation), read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

• When you want digital printings with the recording date, be sure to order the
printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio, a store, etc.
Depending on the store, it may not be printed.

• After a fully charged battery is installed in the camera for at least 1 hour, the time
and date will be held for approximately 24 hours if the battery is removed. If the
battery was not fully charged the time may not be retained properly. If the time/
date setting is lost please reset it.

EXIT

MENU

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Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures

1

6,7

2,5

3,4

Recording images (basic)

By only pressing the shutter button, the
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value)
will be automatically adjusted and the picture
will be taken. (Refer to P45 for
aperture-priority. Refer to P46 for
shutter-priority.)

[Preparation]

• Insert the card. (P15)

• Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)

1 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25)
2 Press the [MENU] button.
3 Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE]
4 Press 2/1 to set to [P]

.

.

3,4

REC

W.BALANCE

AE

AE MODE

PICT.SIZE
QUALITY

SELECT

6

P

P

1

/

4

AS

SET

1600

F2.8

SETUP

AUTO

1600

EXIT

1/25

MENU

5 Press the [MENU] button

• The menu will disappear.

.

6 After centering the subject in the

AF area 1
Viewfinder, press the shutter button
halfway

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus

indication [¥] 2 appears.

• When the focus indication flashes, the
focus is not adjusted. Press the shutter
button halfway to adjust the focus
again.

• The shutter speed and the aperture
value 3 are automatically adjusted
and displayed on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder.

• When the subject is out of the AF area,
use the AF/AE lock. (P55)

on the LCD monitor/

.

7 Press the shutter button fully to take

the picture.

• After taking a picture, when the auto
review (P82) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.],
the picture is displayed on the LCD
monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or
3 seconds.

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Recording images (basic)

• If the shutter button is pressed all the way, at once, the camera may not focus
properly. An alternative to first pressing halfway is to enable Continuous AF.

• Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it
will be cancelled if you release the shutter button.
Press the button halfway again.

• When power saving time is set, if you do not operate the camera for a while, it is
automatically turned off at the set time. To operate the camera again, press the
shutter button or turn the power switch first to [OFF] and then to [ON]. (P84)

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from that of the recorded
pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with a long time
exposure, darkness appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder, but the recorded
pictures are bright.

• If the exposure is not properly set, the color of the aperture value and the shutter
speed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder becomes red.

• In the following cases, the focus may not be adjusted properly.

1 Recording a scene including subjects both near and far
2 Recording a scene through a dirty pane of glass

3 Recording an illuminated subject
4 Recording in darkness
5 Recording a moving subject
6 Recording a subject with little contrast
7 Recording with jitter

• We recommend that you set the clock setting again before taking pictures.

• When the brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes such as while
zooming or panning, you may hear a click sound from the lens or the image on the
LCD monitor/Viewfinder may change suddenly; this is not a malfunction. The
sound is caused by the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value.

• When pressing the shutter button halfway, the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may
become dark or bright for a moment; this is not a malfunction. This arises from
adjusting the aperture value.

• When the power is [OFF], this camera chatters if it is shaken. However, this is not
a malfunction.

About jitter

• To prevent jitter, be careful when you press the shutter button.

• When the jitter alert 1 appears, we recommend you use a tripod.

P

1600

F2.8 1/8

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