Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS2 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-LS2

Before connecting, operating or

adjusting this product, please read

the instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com

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

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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

• 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 easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

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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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.

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.

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-LS2 Responsible party: Panasonic

Corporation of North 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

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-If you see this symbol-

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.

differences. Wipe the condensation with a soft, dry cloth.

• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere

0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.

∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating

normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged.

• Sand or dust may cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or dust does not get into the lens or the terminals when using the camera on a beach etc.

• Make sure that water does not get into the camera when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

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

∫ About the LCD monitor

• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.

• Condensation may form on the LCD monitor in places with large temperature

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∫ About the Lens

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens

is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes as described below. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction. – When the camera is taken from the cold

outdoors to the warm indoors.

– When the camera is taken from outside

to inside an air-conditioned car.

– When cool wind from an air conditioner

etc. blows directly on the camera.

– In humid places

• To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient

temperature. If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫ When not using the camera for a long

period of time

• Store the batteries in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]

• Always remove the batteries and the card from the camera.

• If the batteries are left inserted in the camera they will discharge as a weak electric current passes through them even if the camera is turned off. [Read P13 for information about Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.]

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

Before Use

About The Mode Dial

Adjust part A to the desired mode. The mode dial can be rotated 360o. Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (Do not adjust it to parts where there is no mode.)

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: Normal picture mode (P23)

Use this mode for normal recording.

: Economy mode (P46)

This mode allows you to take pictures while reducing battery power consumption.

: Macro mode (P47)

This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject.

: Motion picture mode (P54)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures.

: Scene mode 1 : Scene mode 2 (P48)

This mode allows you to match the picture to the scene being recorded. Two frequently used scenes can be set to the mode dials [ ] and [ ].

: Simple mode (P26)

This mode is recommended for beginners.

: Playback mode (P32)

This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures.

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Before Use

∫ About indications in these operating

instructions

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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.

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 as shown. e.g.: When you press the 4 button

SET

REV

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Contents

Before Use

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

About The Mode Dial ................................5

Preparation

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

Names of the Components .......................9

Quick Guide............................................11

About the Batteries .................................12

Inserting/Removing the Batteries............ 15

Inserting/Removing the Card

(Optional) ............................................16

About the Built-in Memory/the Card........16

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................18

About the Setup Menu ............................19

Basic

Taking Pictures.......................................23

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode .............26

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ...............28

• Using the Optical Zoom....................28

• Using the Extended Optical Zoom

(EZ) ..................................................29

• Using the Digital Zoom

Further extending the zoom ............. 30

Checking the Recorded Picture

(Review)..............................................31

Playing Back Pictures.............................32

Deleting Pictures.....................................33

Advanced

About the LCD Monitor ...........................35

• Changing the information

displayed ..........................................35

• Recording a picture with the camera held high above your head

(High angle mode)............................37

Taking Pictures

using the Built-in Flash........................38

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

Compensating the Exposure ..................42

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........43

Optical Image Stabilizer..........................44

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........45

Economizing Power Consumption .......... 46

Taking Close-up Pictures........................47

Scene Mode............................................48

– Portrait mode.................................49

– Soft skin mode...............................49

– Scenery mode ...............................49

– Sports mode..................................50

– Night portrait mode........................ 50

– Night scenery mode....................... 50

– Food mode ....................................51

– Party mode....................................51

– Candle light mode.......................... 51

– Fireworks mode.............................52

– Starry sky mode............................. 52

– Snow mode....................................53

– Baby mode 1/Baby mode 2 ...........53

Motion Picture Mode...............................54

Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback)...................................56

Using the Playback Zoom.......................57

Playing Back Motion Pictures .................58

Menu Settings

Using the [REC] Mode Menu .................. 59

• [W.BALANCE] Adjusting the hue

for a more natural picture .................60

• [SENSITIVITY]

Setting the light sensitivity................61

• [ASPECT RATIO] Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ... 62

• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting a picture size and quality that matches

your use of the pictures .................... 62

• [AF MODE]

Setting the focus method..................63

• [SLOW SHUTTER] Recording bright pictures

in dark places ...................................64

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• [COL.EFFECT] Setting color effects

for the recorded pictures ..................65

• [PICT.ADJ.] Adjusting the picture quality

for the recorded pictures ..................65

Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 65

• [SLIDE SHOW] Playing back pictures in order

for a fixed duration............................66

• [FAVORITE]

Setting your favorite pictures............ 67

• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]

To display the picture rotated ........... 67

• [DPOF PRINT] Setting the picture to print

and the number of prints .................. 68

• [PROTECT] Preventing accidental erasure

of pictures.........................................70

• [RESIZE]

Making the picture smaller ...............71

• [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it... 72

• [COPY]

Copying the picture data ..................72

• [FORMAT] Initializing the built-in memory

or a card ...........................................74

Others

Screen Display........................................82

Cautions for Use.....................................84

Message Display ....................................85

Troubleshooting ......................................87

Number of recordable pictures

and available recording time ...............91

Specifications..........................................93

Digital Camera Accessory System .........95

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)..........................96

Request for Service Notice

(For USA Only).................................... 97

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ........... 98

Customer Services Directory

(For USA Only).................................. 100

Index.....................................................101

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía rápida en español.....................103

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC.................................75

Printing the Pictures................................77

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ... 81

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Standard Accessories

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

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Names of the Components

321

1 Flash (P38) 2 Lens (P4) 3 Self-timer indicator (P41)

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1 Batteries

AA Oxyride batteries (ZR6) 2 USB Connection Cable 3 Video Cable 4 CD-ROM 5Strap

• SD Memory Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P16)

• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P95)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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78 9

4 LCD monitor (P4, 35, 82) 5 Status indicator (P13, 16, 46) 6 Cursor buttons

2/Self-timer button (P41) 4/[REV] button (P31) 1/Flash setting button (P38) 3/Exposure compensation (P42)/Auto

bracket (P43)/White balance fine adjustment (P60)/Backlight compensation in simple mode (P27) button

7 [DISPLAY] (P35)/[HIGH ANGLE] (P37)

button

8 Delete (P33)/Single or burst mode

(P45) button

9 [MENU/SET] button (P19)

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10 11

12 1413

10 Zoom lever (P28) 11 Optical image stabilizer button (P44) 12 Mode dial (P5) 13 Shutter button (P23, 54) 14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P11, 18)

15 Strap eyelet 16 Lens barrel 17 Battery door (P15)

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20 21

20 Card door (P16) 21 Tripod receptacle

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

18 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket

(P75, 77, 81)

19 [DC IN] socket (P75, 77)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional).

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Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

1 Insert the batteries. (P15)

• When you do not use the card (optional), you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory (P16). Refer to P16 when you use a card.

2 Turn the camera on to take

pictures.

• Set the clock. (P18)

• Select the type of battery in use on [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20)

3 Play back the pictures.

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

(P32)

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OFF

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

pictures. (P23)

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About the Batteries

∫ Usable batteries

AA Oxyride batteries (supplied) AA Alkaline batteries (optional) AA Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal

hydride) batteries (optional)

• One of the following messages appears when you insert batteries for the first time, change the batteries when they become exhausted etc. [CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: OXYRIDE]/[CURRENT BATTERY TYPE SETTING: ALKALINE/Ni-MH] If the batteries inserted are different from the type displayed in the message, set [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20)

• The battery type that is set can be distinguished by the color of the battery indication (blue or white).

– The battery indication does not appear

when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional).

A: When oxyride batteries are selected

The battery indication turns blue.

B: When alkaline/Ni-MH batteries are

selected

The battery indication turns white.

¢An oxyride battery is a new type of

non-rechargeable battery developed by Panasonic. It has more power than a regular alkaline battery and is suitable for high-drain equipment such as digital cameras.

• We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

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• Battery performance may vary greatly depending on the brand used and the storage life and conditions of the batteries.

• Battery performance temporarily deteriorates in low temperature conditions [10 °C (50 °F) or less]. However, it recovers when the temperature returns to normal.

• Depending on the temperature and the conditions of use, the camera may not operate properly and the batteries may become exhausted without warning because the battery indication is not displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.

• We recommend turning the camera off frequently while recording to conserve battery power for longer battery life. If you will be using the camera for long periods of time, using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended.

• Exhausted batteries may recover some performance if left for a period of time. However, they cannot be used for a long time. Be sure to replace them with new batteries.

∫ Unusable batteries

Manganese

Lithium batteries

batteries Nickel batteries Ni-Cd batteries

• Operation is not guaranteed when using the batteries listed above. The batteries can leak and the following malfunctions can occur: – The remaining battery power is not

displayed accurately. – The camera does not turn on. – Data written to the built-in memory or

the card is damaged resulting in loss of

the photographs.

∫ Battery shapes that cannot be used

• Batteries with unusual shapes cause leakage, heat generation or explosion if inserted in the camera.

• Batteries with the covering partly or fully peeled off. Never use these batteries. (Refer to the illustration below.)

• All or part of the

• The - pole is flat. covering on the battery is peeled off.

∫ Battery indication

The remaining battery power appears on the LCD monitor. [It does not appear when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional)].

• The battery indication turns red and blinks. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor is turned off.)

• Replace with new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.

∫ Proper Care and Handling of Batteries

Mishandling batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following.

• Do not splash batteries with water/sea water or wet battery terminals.

• Do not peel off or scratch the covering on batteries.

• Do not drop, throw or subject batteries to other strong impacts.

• Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, deformation, discoloration etc.

• Do not store batteries in high humidity areas or high temperatures.

• Keep batteries away from children.

• Always use 2 new batteries of the same type when replacing batteries.

• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.

• Batteries may heat up soon after you start using the unit. Turn the camera off and

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wait until the battery temperature decreases before removing them.

• Battery performance deteriorates and recording/playback time decreases when the ambient temperature is low [10 °C (50 °F) or less]. This is particularly true when using oxyride or alkaline batteries so warm them in your pocket etc. before using them. Make sure that no metal objects such as a lighter are placed together with the batteries when warming them in your pocket.

• If there is grease or dirt on the battery poles, the recording/playback time may become extremely short. Before inserting the batteries, clean the battery terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

If battery leakage occurs, remove the batteries and thoroughly wipe the leakage in the battery compartment. Insert new batteries or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.

If battery electrolyte spills on your hands or clothes, thoroughly wash them with water. Battery electrolyte can cause loss of sight if it comes into contact with your eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them immediately with clean water and consult a doctor.

∫ Ni-MH Batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride)

You can use Ni-MH batteries after charging them with a nickel metal hydride battery charger. However, improper handling of the batteries may cause leakage, heat generation, fire or explosion. Observe the following.

• If there is dirt on the battery poles, you may not be able to charge normally. Clean the battery poles and the battery recharger terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

• When charging batteries for the first time, or after having not used them for a long period of time, they may not charge fully. This is a feature of Ni-MH batteries and is not a malfunction. Battery performance

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will become normal after a few charges and discharges.

• We recommend charging the batteries after they are fully discharged. If you charge the batteries before they are fully discharged, it can reduce battery performance. This is called “memory effect”.

• If “memory effect” occurs, continue using the batteries until the camera stops working and then charge them fully. Battery performance will be restored after a few charges and discharges.

• Over time Ni-MH batteries naturally discharge and their capacity lowers even when they are not used.

• Once the batteries have reached full charge, do not continue to charge them.

• Do not peel off or scratch the covering on Ni-MH batteries.

• Read the operating instructions for the battery charger.

Ni-MH batteries have a limited life. Battery capacity gradually decreases over time. If the length of time you can use the camera is extremely short even after fully charging the batteries, they may have exceeded their life span. Purchase new batteries.

• Battery life differs depending on the conditions of storage and usage and the environment.

When not using the batteries for a long period of time

• If the batteries are left in the camera they will discharge. This is because a small electrical current continues to flow even when the camera is turned off. If the batteries continue to be left in the camera, they will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged.

• When storing the batteries for a long period of time, we recommend charging them once a year. Remove the batteries from the camera and store them again after they have completely discharged.

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∫ Battery life The number of recordable pictures (By CIPA standard in normal picture mode)

Batteries Used

Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional)

Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional)

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional)

Number of recordable pictures

Approx. 250 pictures (Approx. 125 min)

Approx. 155 pictures (Approx. 77 min)

Approx. 400 pictures (Approx. 200 min)

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/ Humidity: 50% when the LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB)¢

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1])

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

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

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings./Leaving the camera until the batteries cool down.

¢The card is not supplied.

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

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 recording once every 2 minutes: about 1/4 the number when recording once every 30 seconds)

The number of recordable pictures in low temperatures (In normal picture mode when the temperature is 0 °C (32 °F) and other recording conditions comply with CIPA standard.)

Batteries Used

Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional)

Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional)

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional)

Number of recordable pictures

Approx. 45 pictures (Approx. 22 min)

Approx. 35 pictures (Approx. 17 min)

Approx. 360 pictures (Approx. 180 min)

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

Playback time

Batteries Used

Panasonic Oxyride batteries (supplied or optional)

Panasonic Alkaline batteries (optional)

Fully charged Panasonic Ni-MH batteries (optional)

Continuous playback time

Approx. 420 min

Approx. 410 min

Approx. 510 min

Preparation

Inserting/Removing the Batteries

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

• Use oxyride batteries (supplied), alkaline batteries (optional) or Ni-MH batteries (optional).

1 Slide the battery door to open it.

2 Insert the batteries with the + and

- poles aligned correctly.

3 1 Close the battery door.

2 Slide the battery door to the

end and then close it firmly.

• The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and how the battery is stored.

• The number of recordable pictures and the playback time will also vary depending on the brand and type of batteries used.

• We recommend using power save mode (P20) or economy mode (P46) or turning off the camera frequently while recording to maintain battery power.

• Select the battery type being used in [BATTERY TYPE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P20)

• Remove the batteries after use.

• When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed.

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• Do not remove the card or the batteries while the camera accesses the built-in memory or a card. The data may be damaged. (P16)

• Remove the batteries after the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off. Otherwise, the settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

3 1 Close the card door.

2 Slide the card door to the end

and then close it firmly.

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

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

• You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (P16)

1 Slide the card door to open it.

2 Insert:

Insert the card fully until it clicks and it is locked.

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.

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

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

• We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card.

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

∫ Built-in Memory [ ] You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

• The built-in memory capacity is about 14 MB.

∫ Card [ ] You can record or play back pictures on a card. (The built-in memory cannot be used when a card is inserted.)

∫ Access to the built-in memory or the

card

• The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).

• Do not do the following when the access indication lights, pictures are being read or deleted or the built-in memory (or the card) is being formatted (P74). – Turn the camera off. – Remove the batteries or the card (if

used). – Shake or impact the camera. – Disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6;

optional). (when using the AC adaptor)

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

Icons displayed on the screen:

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∫ SD Memory Card (optional) 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 E 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.)

SD Memory Card

()

A: When using the built-in memory B: When accessing the built-in memory C: When using the card D: When accessing the card

• Picture data recorded on the built-in memory or a card can be copied from the built-in memory to the card or vice versa. (P72)

• The built-in memory (about 14 MB) can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full.

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. (Max. about 7 sec.)

• If the card was formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it again on the camera. (P74)

• On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to 2 GB).

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

256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.

(This Site is English only.)

• Refer to P91 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each SD Memory Card.

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

• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.

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• 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.

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

∫ Initial setting

The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on.

OFF

PLEASE SET THE CLOCK

A: [MENU/SET] button B: Cursor buttons

• The screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Turn the camera off and on again.

1 Press [MENU/SET].

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CLOCK SET

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the

date and time.

CLOCK SET

JAN

11 2006

00 00

M/D/Y

SELECT SET EXIT

• 2/1: Select the desired item.

• 3/4: Set the display order for the date and time.

3 Press [MENU/SET] several times

to close the menu.

• Turn the camera off after finishing

setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the clock setting is correct.

∫ Changing the clock setting 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu

and then press 2.

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP] menu

icon [ ] and then press 1.

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

then press 1. Set as shown previously.

EXIT

1SEC.

2MIN.

SETUP

BATTERY TYPE

CLOCK SET

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

POWER SAVE

SELECT

• When batteries have been inserted for more than 3 hours, the clock setting is stored in the camera for approximately 3 months even if the batteries are removed.

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

• If the date is not set in the camera it will not be printed when you use a photo printing service, even if the store provides a date printing option for your photographs. (P70)

About the Setup Menu

• Set items as required. (Refer to P20 to 22 for each menu item.)

• Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P5). The following example shows how to set [BEEP] when normal picture mode [ ] is selected.

• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase. (P21)

1 Press [MENU/SET] and then

press 2.

EXIT

AUTO AUTO

1SEC.

2MIN.

SET

REC

W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY ASPECT RATIO PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT

2 Press 4 to select the [SETUP]

menu icon [ ] and then press 1.

SETUP

BATTERY TYPE

CLOCK SET

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

POWER SAVE

SELECT

Preparation

3 Press 3/4 to select the menu

item.

EXIT

1SEC.

2MIN.

NTSC

SETUP

BATTERY TYPE

CLOCK SET

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

POWER SAVE

SELECT

SETUP

BEEP

NO.RESET

RESET

USB MODE

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

• Press 4 at A to switch to the next menu screen.

4 Press 1, press 3/4 to select the

setting and then press [MENU/SET].

SET

NTSC

SET

SETUP

SELECT

BEEP

NO.RESET

RESET

USB MODE

VIDEO OUT

5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

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Preparation

∫ About the menu screen items

• There are 3 menu screens (1/3, 2/3 and 3/3).

• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever.

SETUP

BEEP

NO.RESET

1SEC.

RESET

OFF

USB MODE

EXIT

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

SET

EXIT

SETUP

SCENE MENU

LANGUAGE

NTSC

SELECT

EXIT

AUTO

ENG

SETUP

BATTERY TYPE

CLOCK SET

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW

POWER SAVE

SELECT

[BATTERY TYPE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select the item to set. (P19) Select the type of battery being used from the following 2 types.

[ ALKALINE (LR6)/Ni-MH]:

Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries

[ OXYRIDE (ZR6)]:

Oxyride batteries

• If the type of battery being used and the type of battery selected are not the same, the battery indication will not be displayed correctly.

• The [BATTERY TYPE] setting also affects simple mode [ ].

[CLOCK SET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) Change date and time. (P18)

[MONITOR]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.

• The [MONITOR] setting also affects simple mode [ ].

[AUTO REVIEW]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) [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. It is then enlarged 4 times and appears for about 1 second. This mode is useful for confirming focus. Pictures recorded using auto bracket or burst mode are not enlarged even if [ZOOM] is selected.

[OFF]: The recorded picture does not

automatically appear.

• The auto review function is not activated in motion picture mode [ ].

• When pictures are recorded in simple mode [ ], auto bracket (P43) or burst mode (P45), the auto review function is activated regardless of the setting on the auto review function. (The picture is not enlarged.)

• The auto review setting is disabled when using auto bracket or burst mode and in motion picture mode [ ].

[POWER SAVE]

(Except for mode)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19)

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

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]: Power save mode is not activated.

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

• In simple mode [ ], power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].

• When using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional), connecting to a PC or a printer, recording or playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, power save mode is not activated. (However, the setting for power save mode is fixed to [10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or playing back a manual slide show.)

[ECONOMY]

( mode only)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) Battery life is saved by reducing the brightness of the LCD monitor and turning it off automatically when the camera is not being used in recording mode. (P46) [LEVEL 1]: The LCD monitor turns off if the

camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in recording mode.

[LEVEL 2]: The LCD monitor turns off if the

camera is not operated for about 15 seconds in recording mode or for about 5 seconds after taking a picture.

• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.

• Power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.] in economy mode. [However, power save mode is not activated when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC6; optional).]

• Economy mode will not work when the menu screen is displayed or the self-timer is set.

Preparation

[BEEP]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) [ ]: No operation sound [ ]: Soft operation sound [ ]: Loud operation sound

• The [BEEP] setting also affects simple mode [ ].

[NO.RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) Set this when you want the file number of the next recording to start from 0001. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.)

• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.

• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory (P74) or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.

• Refer to P76 for detailed information about the file number and the folder number.

• The [NO.RESET] setting also affects simple mode [ ].

[RESET]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.

• The birthday setting for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P53) in scene mode is also reset when the [SETUP] menu settings are reset. Also, in the [PLAY] mode menu, [ROTATE DISP.] (P67) is reset to [ON] and [FAVORITE] (P67) is reset to [OFF].

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

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Preparation

[USB MODE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied).

[ SELECT ON CONNECTION]:

Select either [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.

[PC]:

Set after or before connecting to a PC.

[ PictBridge (PTP)]:

Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.

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

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

[VIDEO OUT]

(Playback mode only) (P81)

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC

system.

[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL

system.

[SCENE MENU]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) [AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears

automatically when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Select the desired scene mode. (P48)

[OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not

appear when setting the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and the camera is operated in the scene mode currently selected. If you change the scene mode, press

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[MENU/SET] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and then select the desired scene mode.

[LANGUAGE]

Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu

SET

and select the item to set. (P19) Set the language on the menu screen from the following languages. Set to the desired language with 3/4 and store it with [MENU/SET].

[ENGLISH]: English [DEUTSCH]: German [FRANÇAIS]: French [ESPAÑOL]: Spanish [ITALIANO]: Italian []:Chinese (Traditional) []:Japanese

• If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ] from the menu icons to set the desired language.

• The [LANGUAGE] setting also affects simple mode [ ].

Basic

Taking Pictures

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

[].

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OFF

2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point

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

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• A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 2 lights and then

the aperture value 3 and the shutter speed 4 are displayed.

• If 5-area-focusing or 3-area-focusing

(High speed) is used in AF mode, the AF area does not appear until the subject is brought into focus. (P63)

• The AF area displayed is bigger than

usual when using the digital zoom or when taking pictures in dark places. (P63)

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Focus

When the subject is not focused

Blinks (green) On (green)

When the subject is focused

indication AF area Turns white to

red or no AF

Turns white to green

area

Sound Beeps 4 times Beeps 2 times

3 Take a picture.

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• B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

• We recommend checking that the clock is set properly before taking pictures. (P18)

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

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

• To avoid noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity (P61) or setting [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P65) (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO sensitivity increases.)

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∫ Tips for taking good pictures

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

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

• Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

• If the LCD monitor screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, we recommend using your hand or another object to block the light when using the camera.

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

A:Flash

∫ Direction detection function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [ROTATE DISP.] (P67) is set to [ON])

• Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

∫ When you want to take a subject

outside the AF area (AF/AE Lock)

When recording a picture of people with a composition like the following picture, you will not be able to focus the camera on the subject because the people are outside the AF area.

In this case,

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

the focus and the exposure.

• The focus indication lights when the subject is focused.

3 Press and hold the shutter button

halfway while moving 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.

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∫ Focusing

• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) to ¶. Use macro mode when recording close-up pictures. (P47)

• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.

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

subjects in a scene.

– When there is dirt or dust on glass

between the lens and the subject.

– When there are illuminated or glittering

objects around the subject. – When taking a picture in dark places. – When the subject is moving fast. – When the scene has low contrast. – When jitter occurs. – When recording a very bright subject.

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We recommend taking pictures using AF/ AE lock.

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

∫ Preventing jitter (camera shake)

• Be careful of jittering when pressing the shutter button.

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

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• When the jitter alert appears, we recommend using a tripod. If you cannot use a tripod, be careful how you hold the camera (P24). The use of the self-timer prevents jittering caused by pressing the shutter button when you are using a tripod (P41).

• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod. – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction (P38) – [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P50) – [NIGHT SCENERY] (P50) – [PARTY] (P51) – [CANDLE LIGHT] (P51) – [FIREWORKS] (P52) – [STARRY SKY] (P52) – When the shutter speed is slowed in

[SLOW SHUTTER] (P64)

∫ Exposure

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

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• The brightness of the screen may differ from the brightness of the recorded pictures especially when recording in low light conditions.

• When most of the subjects on the screen are bright (e.g. a blue sky on a clear day, a snowy field etc.), the recorded pictures may become dark. In this case, compensate the exposure value on the camera. (P42)

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Taking Pictures in Simple Mode

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

∫ Basic menu settings

1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select the desired

menu item and then press 1.

SIMPLE MODE

PICT.MODE

BATTERY TYPE

BEEP

CLOCK SET

SELECT SET

3 Press 3/4 to select the desired

setting and then press [MENU/SET].

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

∫ Settings in Simple mode

[PICT.MODE]

ENLARGE Suitable for enlarging the

4qk6q/ 10k15cm

E-MAIL Suitable for attaching

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ENLARGE

6"/10k15cm

E-MAIL

pictures to be printed to 8qk10q size, letter size etc.

Suitable for regular size printing.

pictures to e-mails or adding pictures to websites.

[BATTERY TYPE]

Change the battery type being used. (P20)

[BEEP]

OFF No operation sound LOW Soft operation sound HIGH Loud operation sound

[CLOCK SET]

Change date and time. (P18)

•If [4qk6q/10k15cm] or [E-MAIL] are set in [PICT.MODE], the extended optical zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is extended to a maximum of 3.8k. (P29)

• The settings for [BATTERY TYPE], [BEEP] and [CLOCK SET] in simple mode are also applied to other recording modes.

• The settings for [MONITOR] (P20), [NO.RESET] (P21) and [LANGUAGE] (P22) in the [SETUP] menu are applied to simple mode.

∫ Other Settings in Simple mode

In simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For more information about each setting, refer to the page indicated.

• Focus range: 30 cm (0.98 feet) to ¶ (Tele) 5 cm (0.16 feet) to ¶ (Wide)

• [AUTO REVIEW] (P20): [1SEC.]

• [POWER SAVE] (P20): [2MIN.]

• Self-timer (P41): 10 seconds

• Optical Image Stabilizer (P44): [MODE2]

• Burst speed (P45): Low speed (2 frames/second)

• [W.BALANCE] (P60): [AUTO]

• [SENSITIVITY] (P61): [AUTO]

• [ASPECT RATIO]/[PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] (P62): – [ ENLARGE]:

/ (5M)/Fine

–[ 4qk6q/10k15cm]:

/ (2.5M EZ)/Standard

–[ E-MAIL]:

/ (0.3M EZ)/Standard

• [AF MODE] (P63): [ ] (1-area-focusing)

• [SLOW SHUTTER] (P64): [1/8–]

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

∫ The Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject, such as a person, will become dark. If you press 3, [] (compensating backlight ON indication) A appears and the backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture.

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(When using the flash, it is fixed to Forced ON [ ].)

• The flash setting is fixed to AUTO/ Red-eye reduction [ ] when the backlight compensation function is set to [OFF].

BACKLIGHT

• If you press 3 while [ ] is displayed, [ ] disappears and the backlight compensation function is canceled.

• We recommend using the flash when you use the backlight compensation function.

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom

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

∫ To make subjects appear closer use

(Tele)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.

• When the setting for picture size is [] (5M).

W T

∫ To make subjects appear further away

use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.

• When the setting for picture size is [] (5M).

a wider area of the zoom lens as you move closer to the subject.

• Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some colored fringes around the subject. This is called chromatic aberration and may be more visible when recording distant subjects.

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

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• The lens barrel (P10) extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.

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

W T

• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.

• Depending on the zoom magnification, the picture may have some distortion. Distortion will be more visible when using

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Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)

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∫ Picture size and maximum zoom

magnification

(±: Available, —: Not available)

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This camera has a 3k optical zoom. However, if the picture size is not set to the highest setting for each aspect ratio [ /

/ ], a maximum of 3.8k optical zoom can be achieved with no picture quality deterioration.

Picture size with the extended optical zoom not activated [example: [ ] (5M)]

Picture size with the extended optical zoom activated [example: [] (3MEZ)]

Aspect

ratio

Picture size

/(5M)

(4.5M)

(3.5M)

(3M EZ)

(2M EZ)

(1M EZ)

(0.3M EZ)

(2.5M EZ)

(2M EZ)

Maximum

zoom

magnification

3k —

3.8k±

Extended

optical

zoom

∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3M EZ) (3 million pixels), the 5M (5 million pixels) CCD area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

• Refer to P62 for aspect ratio settings, P62 for picture size and P26 for simple mode [].

• “EZ” is an abbreviation of [Extended optical Zoom].

• You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the extended optical zoom without worrying about further picture distortion.

• If you set a picture size that activates the extended optical zoom, the extended optical zoom icon [ ] is displayed on the screen when you use the zoom function.

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• The zoom will stop moving for an instant near [W] (1k) when the extended optical zoom is used. This is not a malfunction.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• In motion picture mode [ ], the extended optical zoom does not work.

Using the Digital Zoom

Further extending the zoom

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A maximum of 12k zoom can be achieved with the 3k optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom when [D.ZOOM] is set to [ON] in the [REC] menu. However, if a picture size that can use extended optical zoom is selected, a maximum of 15k zoom can be achieved with the 3.8k extended optical zoom and the 4k digital zoom.

∫ Menu operation

1 Press [MENU/SET].

• When a scene mode is selected, press 2 in the [SCENE MODE] menu (P48), press 4 to select the [REC] menu icon [ ] and then press 1.

2 Press 3/4 to select [D.ZOOM]

and then press 1.

3 Press 4 to select [ON] and then

press [MENU/SET].

SET

㧙

OFF ON

STANDARD

SET

REC

AF MODE SLOW SHUTTER D.Z OOM COL.EFFECT PICT.ADJ.

SELECT

∫ Entering the digital zoom range

The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele again.

≥[OFF]:

≥[ON]:

12a

3.8a 15a

1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom 3 Extended optical zoom

• When using the digital zoom, the AF area on the center of the screen is displayed and it is bigger than usual. (P64)

• In digital zoom, the larger the picture the lower the 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 (P41) for taking pictures.

• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.

• The digital zoom does not work in simple mode [ ].

4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the

menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.

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