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1. 61 e MN nOD OO E M Bee Eme oe J AN OIING EM wiles es Cleaning SN ad ahd A A T O1 adl GE ie immenses 31 GIOCK SOU WM DE 17 RE ee ae ee gt eae DEP I gt ondensal on esis fhe c ct ies inact eaei Language Setting us 25 CODY uade l A TE 87 D ECD soc 22 LCD Monitor 37 89 Date Printing assise reset ide 80 86 M e UP E e ue standard Se traces ERN DeletingPictures 35 Mes oe e on a Demo Mode nci snesecse scis tetas Recortes 25 Mot m Pict ud aee 55 Digital Red eye Correction 39 Multi PI ras O 24 Digital ZOOM 22 us 32 66 WS ME A 45 BIS VES T E MIRI V Gee dI Mr venta e CH 118 vatiwee Others N S Night Portrait Mode 22 524425 AS iScene Delfecllol ans toti tette 28 Night Scenery Mode 48 Scene Mode mecicar oiei 45 NO BESET aiia unes deed 24 SceneyMode 47 Normal Picture Mode 30 Self Portrait Mode 47 Number of Prints 06 SENELER Loussdoscsstussersssdze tior contio lala 42 Number of Recordable Pictures 13 103 Setup Menu sosaren eni 21 TI oLNEr VOIUINO eek ae tia i birlik 22 O Slide Show Ho Ne hi 68 ID AS a re I Dow Mode sci ome rk ox etd Optical Image Stabilizer 66 Soft Sk
2. 14 About the Built in Memory the Card 16 Setting Date Time Clock Set 17 e Changing the clock setting 18 SettingtheMenu 18 e Setting menu items 19 e Using the quick menu 21 About the Setup Menu 21 Selecting the REC Mode 26 Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function GA Intelligent Auto Mode 27 Scenedetectlion 28 e AF Tracking Function 29 Abouttheflash 29 e Settings in Intelligent auto mode 29 Taking pictures with your favorite settings 9 Normal picture mode 30 diueci lgep 31 e When the subject is not in focus such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture youwanittotake 31 Preventing jitter camera shake 31 e Direction detection function 32 Taking Pictures with the Zoom 32 Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZ Using the Digital Zoom 32 6 var1wee Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY 33 Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback 34 e Using the Playback Zoom 34 Switching the PLAYBACK mode
3. 62 Motion Picture Mode O9 WINE e ae a da ie nte 63 eset Ol Seting aeu derman ots dul 24 1 Word TINE uoces an 21 58 Besiziig dcc Ye e e Rotate DISDlay emin saman 77 Z ZOO nn sec ca ce 32 variwze 119 SDHC Logo is a trademark QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks Q of Apple Inc used under license therefrom Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation QuickTime Other names company names and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 Panasonic Corporation 2009 P Printed in China VQT1W26 F1208MRO
4. About the Lens Do not press the lens with excessive force Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction Also be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window variw2e 91 Others Battery The battery is arechargeable lithium ion battery Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity If the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the battery will become shorter Always remove the battery after use Store the removed battery in the battery case supplied A x If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged e Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera Bring charged spare batteries when going out Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort e When you travel do not forget to bring the battery charger supplied so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in Dispose of unusable battery The battery has a limited life Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion he unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws Call the RBRC hotline at 1 800 822 8837 for info
5. NIGHT SCENERYI This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape E Technique for Night scenery mode When the camera is set to STABILIZER and there is very little jitter or if STABILIZER is set to OFF shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds We recommend using the tripod and the self timer for taking pictures Note e The flash setting is fixed to e The focus range is 5 m 16 4 feet to The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc Note e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to 48 variwoe Advanced Recording pictures PARTY Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception an indoor party etc This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real life brightness E Technique for Party mode Use the flash You can set to SQ or We recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures e We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide 1x and being about 1 5 m 4 92 feet from the subject when taking pictures Note e The initial setting for AF MODE is amp CANDLE LIGHT This mode allows you to
6. 35 Deleting Pictures 35 e To delete a single picture 35 To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures 36 Advanced Recording pictures About the LCD Monitor 37 Taking Pictures using the Built in Flash 38 Switching to the appropriate flash e Mee cs 38 Taking Close up Pictures 41 Taking Pictures with the Self timer 42 Compensating the Exposure 43 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 44 Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scene mode 45 Registering scenes in Scene mode B My scene mode 45 Selecting the Scene mode for each recording J Scene mode 46 EJ PORTRAIT 46 e SOFT SKIN 46 TRANSFORM 47 A SELF PORTRAIT 47 e ISGENERY sesim nal ana 47 e SPORT S istoses adessent oet bda lt amd 48 NIGHT PORTRAIT 48 NIGHT SCENERY 48 s I FOOD ss 48 PARTY 49 CANDLEL GHT 49 BABY1 EM BABY2 49 S ESI PET e trum Rund ERE 50 TENSE saanen emin ul 50 FAN HIGH SENS 50
7. During a slide show AUTO DEMO AUTO LCD OFF does not work in the following cases When using the AC adaptor When connecting to a PC or a printer While the self timer is set While recording motion pictures While the menu screen is displayed AUTO DEMO Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it j AUTO REVIEW The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons is pressed The picture is displayed for 1 second and then enlarged 4x and displayed for 1 more second AUTO REVIEW is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto bracket P44 HI SPEED BURST P51 FLASH BURST P51 and PHOTO FRAME P54 in Scene mode and BURST P65 The pictures cannot be enlarged e In Intelligent auto mode the Auto review function is fixed to 2SEC AUTO REVIEW does not work in Motion picture mode vaTiw26 23 Preparation m m NO RESET Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001 The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001 P83 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 P25 after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere To reset the folder number to 100 format the built in memory or the card first and then use this function to reset the file number A reset screen for the folder number will t
8. 25 FIREWORKS This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky E Technique for Fireworks mode e Since the shutter speed becomes slower we recommend using a tripod Note e The flash setting is fixed to This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m 32 8 feet or more away The shutter speed becomes the following When OFF is set on the Optical image stabilizer function Fixed to 2 seconds When AUTO MODE1 or MODE2 is set on the Optical image stabilizer function 1 4th of a second or 2 seconds The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure The AF area is not displayed SO sensitivity is fixed to ISO80 BEACH This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea sky etc It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight Note e The initial setting for AF MODE is 2 Do not touch the camera with wet hands e Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction Make sure that sand or seawater does not get into the lens or the terminals Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty 52 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort o
9. 640x480 pixels Only when using a Card 320X240 pixels Fine Standard JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 21 standard DPOF corresponding QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures with audio USB 2 0 High Speed NTSC Audio line output monaural Dedicated jack 8 pin Approx 97 0 mm W x54 4 mm H x21 7 mm D Approx 3 13 16 W x2 1 8 H x7 8 D excluding the projecting parts Approx 116 g 4 09 oz excluding card and battery Approx 138 g 4 87 oz with card and battery 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 1096 to 8096 Language select Battery Charger Panasonic DE A59B Input Output Eguipment mobility Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCF10PP Voltage capacity Minimum Others ENGLISH ESPANOL DMC FS15P ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPANOL ITALIANO SES F 3c H A88 DMC FS15PO Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A CHARGE 4 2 V 0 65 A Movable Information for your safety 3 6 V 940 mAh var1w2e 109 Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory Illustration Description DMW BCF10PP 4 Battery Pack DMW AC5PP MAN S Off AC Adaptor EX g S 2 DMW DCC4 rot 7 DC Coupler DMW CS5 Soft Case DMW CHFX30 Semi Hard Case RP SDV32GU1K 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDV16GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDM12GU1K 12 GB SDHC Memory Card HP SDV08GU1K 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDM06
10. i NIGHT SCENERY STARRY SKY TO variwee Advanced Playback FAVORITE PLAY You can play back the pictures you have set as FAVORITE P78 Only when FAVORITE is set to ON and there are pictures which have been set to FAVORITE Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to and then press MODE gt Press A V to select FAVORITE PLAY and then press MENU SET Note You can use only ROTATE DISP PRINT SET or PROTECT in the PLAYBACK menu PLAYBACK mode Playing Back Motion Pictures Press lt gt to select a picture with a motion picture icon such as avc4 and then press A to play back 9 The motion picture recording time Motion picture icon O Motion picture playback icon After playback starts the elapsed playback time is displayed on the upper right of the screen For example 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as 8m30s mM Operations performed during motion picture playback The cursor displayed during playback is the same as A W 4 b 9 Play Pause Stop O Fast rewind Frame by frame rewind f Fast forward Frame by frame forward OG These operations can be performed only in the Pause mode Ns Reduce volume level Increase volume level e W T m a Note e Sound can be heard through the speaker Refer to VOLUME P22 for information about how to adjust the volume in the SETUP menu The file format that can be
11. CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE e TITLE EDIT TEXT STAMP or PRINT SET cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT IN MEMORY NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD There is no space left on the built in memory or the card When you copy pictures from the built in memory to the card batch copy the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED The following pictures cannot be copied When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy destination Only when copying from a card to the built in memory Files not based on the DCF standard Moreover pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied BUILT IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT IN MEMORY This message will be displayed when you formatted the built in memory on a PC Format the built in memory on the camera again P25 The data on the built in memory will be deleted 94 vatiwe26 Others MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc P25 PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN SYSTEM ERROR This message appears when the camera is not operating properly Turn the camera off and on If the message persists contact the dealer or y
12. CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor 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 Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Hic Y U 2 v mM About the battery charger CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD D
13. Chargeur de batterie Ce chargeur fonctionne sur le secteur entre 110 V et 240 V Toutefois Aux Etats Unis et au Canada le chargeur doit tre branch sur une prise secteur de 120 V seulement Lors du branchement une prise secteur a l ext rieur des Etats Unis ou du Canada utilisez un adaptateur conforme la configuration de la prise secteur e Assurez vous d utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic DMW AC5PP en option Assurez vous d utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic DMW BCF10PP Si vous utilisez d autres batteries nous ne pouvons pas garantir la qualit de ce produit e N utilisez pas d autres cables de connexion USB l exception de celui fourni N utilisez pas d autres c bles AV l exception de celui fourni Conservez la carte m moire hors de port e des enfants afin qu ils ne puissent pas l avaler Evitez d approcher l appareil photo de tout quipement magn tis four micro ondes t l viseur quipement de jeux vid o etc Si vous utilisez l appareil photo proximit d un t l viseur les radiations lectromagn tiques pourraient nuire au son et l image e N utilisez pas l appareil photo proximit d un t l phone cellulaire cela pourrait entra ner un bruit nuisible l image et au son Le puissant champ magn tique de haut parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les donn es enregistr es et distordre les images Les ondes lectromagn tiques
14. 44 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures REC mode S Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scene mode When you select a Scene mode to match the subject and recording situation the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture Registering scenes in Scene mode My scene mode In MY SCENE MODE you can register the Scene mode you use most frequently as one of the Recording modes Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to 3 and then press MODE PA Press A Y to select 31 MY SCENE MODE and then press MENU SET f you have already registered My scene mode the icon for the Ut registered Scene mode will be displayed rather than B H MOTION PICTURE Press A V lt 4 U D to select the Scene mode MY SCENE MODE i halel You can switch menu screens from any menu item by rotating the zoom lever Press MENU SET to set he menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the selected Scene mode The selected Scene mode is registered as My Scene mode so that the next time you are recording you can select it from REC MODE E About the information H If you press DISPLAY when selecting a Scene mode in step 3 explanations about each Scene mode are displayed If you press DISPLAY again the screen returns to the Scene mode menu mM Changing My scene mode Ontherecording screen for My scene mode press
15. Auto Bracket TOME HE HE ME 44 Film Grain Mode sss 4 Auto Demonstration 29 I SITIO en ann epea 60 Alto EGD Of tensis te teneo ne 23 Fireworks Mode ccc 52 Auto Power LCD tees 22 FlashBurstMode 51 AUTO EVI GN a an man sender pa alien De li cn seu uc e UM 31 Auto White Balance Ge FOCUS OOR actes cr ms x 22 AM Cable ada dead uu jene D 88 Folder Composition cess 83 Available Recording Time 106 Folder Number 24 83 90 B Food MOQUE ne in 48 Formalno der M 25 E MOUE Mee 49 G Backlight Compensation 28 e Sn anann 12 13 14 G id line xr id 37 Ballery CAS nb sn A 92 Beach Mode isa 52 H peer EE 25 eSa I Brightness of the LCD Monitor 2o MEI ATIGIG xd reiciendis eru tiec aes 22 Built in Flash ENR etre de erani 38 High Sensitivity Mode 50 Built in Memory 16 Hi speed Burst Mode 51 URS xod eme eed sn dense DD a 5 Intelligent Auto Mode 27 e eri 72 Intelligent EXpOSUIO uris 63 Candle Light Mode 49 Intelligent ISO sss 61 e A m DM e 14 16 ISO Sensitivity
16. P41 15 16 17 18 19 amp Macro zoom mode P41 AF Tracking P64 ce Eo E 16 White balance P62 AR E iy em 20 17 ISO sensitivity P61 maximum ISO sensitivity level P61 32 18 Color mode P66 gt ag ER 19 Recording quality P55 mr ELE g quality PSS e 20 Available recording time P55 l A9 wet 21 Name P49 e Ne melez di 23 22 Aget P49 rk Se 24 Location P56 25 23 Travel date P56 26 24 Elapsed recording time P55 AF tracking operation P29 64 Biso Intelligent ISO P61 25 Current date and time s Travel destination setting P58 Zoom Extended optical zoom P32 E20 EB 5 Digital zoom P32 66 26 Exposure compensation P43 B 27 High angle mode P22 LX Power LCD P22 A Auto Power LCD P22 28 Self timer mode P42 29 Intelligent exposure P63 30 Burst P65 amp amp Auto bracket P44 Audio recording P55 31 AF assist lamp P67 32 Number of days that have passed since the departure date P56 1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in BABY1 BABY2 or PET in Scene mode x2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on after setting the clock and after switching from Playback mode to Recording mode variw2e 89 Others B in playback 1 Playback mode P33 2 Protected picture P80 3 Favorites P78 4 Stamped with text indication P74 1234 96 7 5 Picture size P59 be R
17. PLAYBACK mode is selected e The Stabilizer function mode is fixed to MODE2 P66 e The initial setting for AF MODE is amp SCENERY This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape Note e The flash setting is fixed to S e The focus range is 5 m 16 4 feet to o variw2e 47 Advanced Recording pictures SPORTS Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast moving events Note This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m 16 4 feet or more e INTELLIGENT ISO is activated and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes ISO1600 NIGHT PORTRAIT This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real life brightness mM Technique for Night portrait mode Use the flash You can set to 8 e Since the shutter speed becomes slower we recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide 1X and being about 1 5 m 4 92 feet from the subject when taking a picture Note The focus range is 90 cm 2 96 feet Wide 1 2 m 3 94 feet Tele to 5 m 16 4 feet The shutter may remain closed max about 8 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places e The initial setting for AF MODE is
18. PORTRAIT MY SCENERY IP li MACRO i NIGHT PORTRAIT Only when A is selected i NIGHT SCENERY e Only when O is selected fX is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set e If a tripod is used for instance and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene mode has been identified as M the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking P64 E Face detection When If or M is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure P64 Note Due to conditions such as the ones below a different scene may be identified for the same subject Subject conditions When the face is bright or dark The size of the subject The distance to the subject The contrast of the subject When the subject is moving When zoom is used Recording conditions Sunset Sunrise Under low brightness conditions When the camera is shaken To take pictures in an intended scene it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording mode m The Backlight Compensation Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject In this case the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatica
19. The more a picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates e When you move the position to be displayed the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second Note This camera complies with the DCF standard Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association and with Exif Exchangeable Image File Format Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from REC mode to PLAYBACK mode e If you want to save the enlarged picture use the trimming function P76 The playback zoom may not operate if pictures have been recorded with other equipment Playback zoom cannot be used during motion picture playback 34 vatiwe26 Basic Switching the PLAYBACK mode 1 Press MODE during playback 2 Press A Y to select the item and then press MENU SET NORMAL PLAY P33 All the pictures are played back SLIDE SHOW P68 The pictures are played back in sequence CATEGORY PLAY P70 The pictures grouped together in categories are played back FAVORITE PLAY P71 Your favorite pictures are played back x FAVORITE PLAY is not displayed when FAVORITE has not been set PLAYBACK mode Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Pictures on the built in memory or the card which is being played back will be
20. 8 L2 4 o e e ETE Built in Memory Approx 50 MB er 9 rs 810 420 480 80 860 1690 1280 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 20580 16 GB 27450 32 GB 55070 EN EUR 820 6 650 1280 variwee 105 Others mM Available recording time when recording motion pictures Recording quality setting WVGA VGA QVGA Built in Memory 5 h 45 min 5 h 59 min 17 h 13 min Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen Note he number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards e The extended optical zoom does not work when MACRO ZOOM is set or in TRANSFORM HIGH SENS HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST PIN HOLE FILM GRAIN and PHOTO FRAME in Scene mode so the picture size for 34 is not displayed 106 var1woe Others Specifications Digital Camera Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus Focus range Shutter system Motion picture recording Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures ISO sensitivity Information for your safety DC 5 1 V 1 35 W Whe
21. Date is printed e If the printer does not support date printing the date cannot be printed on the picture e Since the printer s settings may take precedence over the print with date setting check the printer s print with date setting as well When printing images with a text stamp please remember to set print with date to OFF or the date will print on top Note When asking the photo shop to print the pictures By stamping the date using TEXT STAMP P74 or setting date printing at the time of the PRINT SET P79 setting before going to a photo shop the dates can be printed at the photo shop NUM OF PRINTS You can set the number of prints up to 999 86 variwoe Connecting to other equipment PAPER SIZE Wem eserin si setimge e eremm LAST muss ma pomem o yas ro e ico Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed PAGE LAYOUT Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit tem Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized A 1 picture with no frame on 1 page 1 picture with a frame on 1 page PCIE One An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout E Layout printing When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper For example if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper set PAGE LAYOUT to HH and then set NUM OF PRINTS to 4 for the pi
22. E Value set by using SET sET Set manually The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use AWB or M SET Auto white balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge Furthermore when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white auto white balance may not function properly In a case like this set the white balance to a mode other than AWB Auto white balance will work within this range Blue sky Cloudy sky Rain Shade TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent light Incandescent light bulb Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight K Kelvin Color Temperature O O1 BR ND 62 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures Setting the white balance manually 1 Select SET and then press MENU SET 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press MENU SET Note The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off However the white balance setting for a Scene mode returns to AWB when the Scene mode is changed In the Scene modes listed below white balance is fixed to AWB SCENERY NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY FOOD PARTY CANDLE LIGHT SUNSET FLASH BURST STARRY
23. MENU SET to display the menu screen Press A to select M switch menus and press P 2 For details on switching menus refer to P20 3 Press A V lt 4 to select the Scene mode 4 Press MENU SET to set variw2e 45 Advanced Recording pictures Selecting the Scene mode for each recording Ki Scene mode In SCENE MODE you can select the Scene mode each time you make a recording 1 In step 2 select SCENE MODE and press MENU SET 2 Press A V 4 P to select the Scene mode and then press MENU SET to set he recording screen for the selected Scene mode will be displayed Note To change the Scene mode press MENU SET and then press B and return to step 3 The Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode is changed When you take a picture with a Scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene The following items cannot be set in Scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting INTELLIGENT ISO SENSITIVITY LEXPOSURE COLOR MODE e LEXPOSURE is activated automatically in the following Scene modes PORTRAIT SOFT SKINJ TRANSFORMJ SELF PORTRAIT SCENERY SPORTS NIGHT PORTRAIT PARTY CANDLE LIGHT BABY1 BABY2 SUNSET HIGH SENS Shutter speed for Scene modes except SPORTS NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY CANDLE LIGHT BABY1 BAB
24. MULTI setting Press DISPLAY to set repeat and 3 rm then press MENU SET to set Press lt gt to Press A VW lt gt to The setting is canceled when DISPLAY select the picture select the pictures is pressed again ds Press A V 4 to select text and then press A F MENU SET to register QRSTUVMXYZAAAGEE Press DISPLAY to switch text between A capitals a lower ar EIE DELETE EXIT case and amp 1 special characters and numbers CANCEL SELECT SEE The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the CURSORW T lt INPUT zoom lever To enter a blank move the cursor to SPACE or to delete an entered character move the cursor to DELETE and press MENU SET To stop editing at any time during text entry press 1r A maximum of 30 characters can be entered Press A WV 4 to move the cursor to EXIT and then press MENU SET to end text input Press 1j to return to the menu screen The menu screen is automatically restored when MULTI is selected Press MENU SET to close the menu Bl Delete the title SINGLE setting 1 In step 4 delete all the texts select EXIT and press MENU SET 2 Press ji 3 Press MENU SET to close the menu var1iwze 73 Advanced Playback MULTI setting 1 in step 4 delete all the texts select EXIT and press MENU SET 2 Press MENU SET to close the menu Note Text can be scrolled if all of
25. a large difference between the light and shade it may take time until the exposure is stable If burst is used at this time the exposure may not become optimal The burst speed pictures second may become slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places if the ISO sensitivity is high etc Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off f you take pictures in Burst mode with the built in memory it will take time to write the picture data G is set for the flash when burst is set Auto bracket is canceled when burst is set Burst cannot be used in TRANSFORM HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST STARRY SKY PIN HOLE FILM GRAIN or PHOTO FRAME in Scene mode variw2e 65 Advanced Recording pictures For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom Applicable modes e MAE OFF ON Note e Refer to P32 for details If camera shake jitter is a problem during zooming it is recommended that STABILIZEH be set to AUTO or MODE1 The setting is fixed to ON in Macro zoom mode For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 Using these modes the pictures can be made sharper or softer the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved Applicable modes i 9 5 STANDARD This is the standard setting NATURAL The
26. around the lens buttons etc This camera is not waterproof If water or seawater splashes on the camera use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body carefully If the unit does not operate normally please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service center m About Condensation When the lens is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains fungus and camera malfunction f 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 m Read together with the Cautions for Use P90 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 VOT1W26 5 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety 2 eueschh 8 Standard Accessories 9 Names of the Components 10 Preparation Charging the Battery 12 About the Battery charging number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery
27. button The setting is fixed to MODE2 with SELF PORTRAIT in Scene mode and to OFF in STARRY SKY in Scene mode e The setting is fixed to MODE in Motion picture mode AF AF ASSIST LAMP For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult Applicable modes s MA OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on ON When taking pictures in dark places the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway Larger AF areas are now displayed Note The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1 5 m 4 92 feet When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp 9 e g when taking F pictures of animals in dark places set the AF ASSIST LAMP to OFF In n this case it will become more difficult to focus on the subject AF ASSIST LAMP is fixed to OFF in SELF PORTRAIT SCENERY NIGHT SCENERY SUNSET FIREWORKS and AERIAL PHOTO in Cy Scene mode e AF ASSIST LAMP is fixed to ON in the Motion picture mode CLOCK SET For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 To set the year month day and time It functions in exactly the same way as CLOCK SET P21 in the SETUP menu variw2e 67 Advanced Playback PLAYBACK mode Playing Back Pictures in Sequence slide Show You can play back the pictures you have ta
28. card being used becomes full You can copy the recorded pictures to a card P81 The access time for the built in memory may be longer than the access time for a card Card The following types of cards can be used with this unit These cards are indicated as card in the text Type of card Characteristics SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB Fast recording and writing speed Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 Write Protect switch provided When format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to the LOCK position standard no further data writing deletion or SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to formatting is possible The ability to 32 GB write delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position Formatted using the FAT32 format in compliance with the SD standard The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB x You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used You can only use cards with SDHC logo indicating compliance with the SD standard if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic co jp pavc global c
29. e f you press MENU SET while copying pictures from the built in memory to the card the copying will stop halfway e Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying process dy Press il to return to the menu screen Press MENU SET to close the menu f you copy from the built in memory to a card all the pictures are copied and then the screen automatically returns to the playback screen Note f you copy picture data from the built in memory to a card which does not have sufficient free space the picture data will only be copied halfway We recommend using a card which has more free space than the built in memory about 50 MB e f a picture exists with the same name folder number file number as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when in s0 is selected a new folder is created and the picture is copied If a picture exists with the same name folder number file number as the picture to be copied in the copy destination when sin is selected that picture is not copied P94 e It may take time to copy the picture data Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera LUMIX will be copied Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC Print settings on the original picture data will not be copied Set the print settings again after copying is finished variw2e 81 Connecting to o
30. extended optical zoom will not function when MACRO ZOOM is set e Macro mode cannot be used when fez in AF MODE is set REC mode AO TS Taking Pictures with the Self timer Ml Press 4 i B Press A V to select a mode You can also press 4 9 to select 3 Press MENU SET e You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds At this time the selected item is automatically set Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture The self timer indicator 4 blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds or 2 seconds e f you press MENU SET while the self timer is set the self timer setting is canceled Note When using a tripod etc setting the self timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button When you press the shutter button once fully the subject is automatically focused just before recording In dark places the self timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp P67 to allow the camera to focus on the subject We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self timer The number of pictures which can be taken in BURST is fixed to 3 The number of pictures which can be taken in FLASH BURST in Scene mode is fixed to 5 e Self timer cannot be set to 2 seconds in Intelligent auto
31. in B W SEPIA COOL or WARM in COLOR MODE e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to ce LI BURST For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken Applicable modes GAS UB G2 Number of Depends on the recordable remaining capacity ofthe pictures built in memory card The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1 60 or faster and when the flash is not activated Note e When the Burst mode setting is set to Unlimited The burst speed becomes slower halfway The exact timing of this depends on the type of card the picture size and the quality You can take pictures until the capacity of the built in memory or the card is full The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken e When the burst speed is set to Li the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well When the burst speed is set to L they are adjusted each time you take a picture e When the self timer is used the number of recordable pictures in Burst mode is fixed to 3 f you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place landscape indoors outdoors etc where there is
32. in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with thi
33. input mode The display areas on the TV screen and the camera s LCD monitor are different Depending on the TV model the pictures may be extra horizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable supplied and then play back the pictures on the camera P88 The picture is not displayed fully on the TV Check TV ASPECT setting P24 The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC e Is the camera connected to the PC correctly s the camera recognized by the PC correctly Set to PC in USB MODE P24 82 100 var1wae Others The card is not recognized by the PC The built in memory is recognized Disconnect the USB connection cable Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge Set to PictBridge PTP in USB MODE P24 84 The ends of the pictures are cut at printing When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function cancel this function before printing For details refer to the operating instructions for the printer When you order photo studios to pri
34. it Also the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is attached too tightly to the tripod Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully e Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional and AC adaptor DMW ACSPP optional are connected variw2e 93 Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases The major messages are described below as examples THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED The Write Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to LOCK Move the switch back to unlock it P16 NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting P80 THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted f you want to delete some pictures format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P25 NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE The number of pictures which can be set at one time when MULTI has been selected for DELETE MULTI P36 FAVORITE P78 TITLE EDIT P73 TEXT STAMP P74 or RESIZE P75 has been exceeded Reduce the number of pictures set and then repeat the operation More than 999 favorites have been set
35. light from the sun etc shining on it use your hand or another object to block the light The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode Power LCD mode and High angle mode AUTO POWER LCD and HIGH ANGLE cannot be selected in Playback mode Change the display size of some icons and menu screens AZA DISPLAY SIZE STANDARD LARGE Change the focus icon r FOCUS ICON e VES VL 99 VE x8 VE 44 Vim 22 VaTiw26 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus cr POWER SAVE The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting ECO ECONOMY OFF 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN AUTO LCD OFF The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting OFF 15SEC S0SEC Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel POWER SAVE POWER SAVE is set to BMIN in the Intelligent auto mode e POWER SAVE is fixed to 2MIN when AUTO LCD OFF is set to 15SEC or SOSEC The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again AUTO LCD OFF does not work while operating menu or playback zoom POWER SAVE does not work in the following cases When using the AC adaptor When connecting to a PC or a printer When recording or playing back motion pictures
36. lt is set depending on the type of subject and brightness The flash setting may change if the Recording mode is changed Set the flash setting again if necessary The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off However the Scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene mode is changed B The available flash range to take pictures The available flash range is an approximation Available flash range ISO sensitivity AUTO 30 cm 0 99 feet to 5 3 m 17 4 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 3 0 m 9 84 feet ISO80 30 cm 0 99 feet to 1 5 m 4 92 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet 30 cm 0 99 feet to 1 6 m 5 24 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet 150200 40 cm 1 32 feet to 2 3 m 7 54 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 1 3 m 4 26 feet 0000 ISO400 60 cm 1 97 feet to 3 3 m 10 8 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 1 8 m 5 91 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 2 6 m 8 53 feet ISO800 80 cm 2 62 feet to 4 7 m 15 4 feet ISO1600 1 15 m 3 77 feet to 6 7 m 22 0 feet 1 0 m 3 28 feet to 3 7 m 12 1 feet variw2e 39 Advanced Recording pictures In HIGH SENS P50 in Scene mode the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between 501600 and I806400 and the available flash range also differs Wide Approx 1 15 m 3 77 feet to approx 13 5 m 44 3 feet Tele Approx 1 0 m 3 28 feet to approx 7 5 m 24 6 feet In FLASH BURST P51 in Scene mode the ISO sensitivity automaticall
37. mises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire l appareil photo num rique et perturber l image et le son Advenant le cas o le fonctionnement de l appareil serait d rang par un champ magn tique coupez le contact retirez la batterie ou d branchez l adaptateur secteur mod le DMW AC5PP en option pour ensuite soit remettre la batterie en place soit rebranch l adaptateur Remettez l appareil en marche N utilisez pas l appareil photo proximit d un metteur radio ou de lignes haute tension L utilisation de l appareil photo proximit d un metteur radio ou de lignes haute tension pourrait nuire l image ou au son Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada variw2e 117 Others index E A Economy oe ee ee ey 1 xposure Compensation AC Adaptor eee 15 82 84 Extended Optical ZOOM se mesi sim 32 Access indication 16 EZ 32 33 59 60 103 Aerial Photo Mode S3 jc iubes AE ASSISE LAMP erener sabi sensin 67 F AF Macro Mode 41 AF Mode e E ees 63 Face Detection 28 63 AF Tracking 29 64 Favorite sua he sen tentato eme 78 ASDOCLTHIOUO ostio e 60 103 Favorite Play ace rae karar toes ee 71 Audio Recording seen ne 55 File Number ccccccccccccccccccceeee 24 83 90
38. option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 1 ONE YEAR 1 ONE YER YEAR EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW 6 SIX MONTHS 90 NINETY DAYS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE PACK IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK SD MEMORY CARD 90 NINETY DAYS NOT APPLICABLE IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE SD CARD During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service variwze 113 Others Carry In or Mail In Service For Carry In or Mail In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred
39. picture becomes softer VIVID The picture becomes sharper B W The picture becomes black and white SEPIA The picture becomes sepia COOL The picture becomes bluish WARM The picture becomes reddish Note e When you take pictures in dark places noise may become visible To avoid noise we recommend setting to NATURAL You cannot set NATURAL VIVID COOL or WARM in intelligent auto mode Also you cannot set NATURAL or VIVID in Motion picture mode Different color modes can be set in different REC modes Wy STABILIZER For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 Using one of these modes jitter during picture taking is detected and the camera automatically compensates the jitter enabling jitter free images to be taken Applicable modes S MA OFF AUTO The optimum jitter compensation is selected depending on the condition MODE1 Jitter is always compensated during REC mode MODE2 The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed 66 vatiw26 Advanced Recording pictures Note The Stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases When there is a lot of jitter When the zoom magnification is high In digital zoom range When taking pictures while following a moving subject When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter
40. recorded on the built in memory or the card E To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark P43 E To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red P62 30 vatiwe26 Basic Aim the AF area at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway When the subject is When the subject focused is not focused White Green White Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times a Focus indication AF area normal O AF area when using the digital zoom or when it is dark D Focus range B Aperture value Shutter speed ISO sensitivity f correct exposure cannot be achieved it will be displayed in red However it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used When the subject is not in focus such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take Aim the AF area at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully We recommend that you use the face detection function when taking pictures of P people P63 TA Fe sx gt f Es ES 3 A 30 E Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in Fast moving subjects extremely bright sub
41. refer to Notice for when transferring to another party or disposing of the memory card on P92 When not using the camera for a long period of time e Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 to 60 Always remove the battery and the card from the camera e If the battery is left inserted in the camera it will discharge even if the camera is turned off If the battery continues to be left in the camera it will discharge excessively and may become unusable even if charged When storing the battery for a long period of time we recommend charging it once a year Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant silica gel when you keep it in a closet or a cabinet About the picture data Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data About tripods e When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the camera You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning
42. take pictures with a candle lit atmosphere E Technique for Candle light mode This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash We recommend using a tripod and the self timer for taking pictures Note e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to oc The shutter may remain closed max about 1 sec after taking the picture because of signal processing This is not a malfunction e The initial setting for AF MODE is amp BABY1 EX BABY2 This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion When you use the flash the light from it is weaker than usual It is possible to set different birthdays and names for BABY1 and BABY2 You can select to have these appear at the time of playback or have them stamped on the recorded image using TEXT STAMP P74 B Birthday Name setting 1 Press A V to select AGE or NAME and then press P TT 2 Press A V to select SET and then press MENU SET m 3 Enterthe birthday or name NAME _ CE Birthday lt gt Select the items year month day A Y Set LSREDRESNT MENU SET Exit Name For details on how to enter characters read the TITLE EDIT section on P73 When the birthday or name is set AGE or NAME is automatically set to ON If ON is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered the setting screen appears automatically Press MENU SET to finish E To cancel AGE a
43. taken are slightly distorted or the outlines and other areas in the pictures taken are colored but this is not a malfunction variwze 101 Others Zooming stops instantaneously e When using the extended optical zoom the zooming action will stop temporarily near W This is not a malfunction Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification s the camera set to Macro zoom mode P41 Maximum zoom during Macro zoom mode is 3X digital zoom The file numbers are not recorded consecutively e When you perform an operation after taking a certain action the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation P83 The file numbers are recorded in ascending order e If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera s power off the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures AGE is not displayed correctly Check the clock P17 and birthday settings P49 The lens barrel is retracted The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from REC mode to PLAYBACK mode When the camera is left alone the slide show is suddenly displayed This is the AUTO DEMO to introduce the features of the camera Press a button to return the camera to the original screen 1
44. the DCF standard or are protected P80 they will not be deleted even if DELETE ALL or ALL DELETE EXCEPT is selected 36 variwoe Advanced Recording pictures About the LCD Monitor Press DISPLAY to change 9 LCD monitor DISPLAY button When the menu screen appears the DISPLAY button is not activated During playback zoom P34 while playing back motion pictures P71 and during a slide show P68 you can only select Normal display or No display B In Recording mode O Normal display No display No display Recording e guideline ui In Playback mode Normal display Display with recording information No display IST DAY 2months Odeye OR 1 90 ANE Bi 10 00 DEC 1 2009 1000 DEC 1 2009 Note In NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY STARRY SKY and FIREWORKS in Scene mode the guideline is gray P45 In PHOTO FRAME in Scene mode the guideline is not displayed P45 m Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines you can take pictures with well designed composition by viewing the size the slope and the e balance of the subject This is used when dividing the entire screen into
45. the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors 90 var1woe Others Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera disturbing the pictures and sound e If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Always use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords or the cables Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals e If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time Cleaning Before cleaning the camer
46. the er oi picture and then press DISPLAY cauce amp seecrs ser Repeat this step for each picture and press MENU SET to set Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET x Press 1r to return to the menu screen The menu screen is automatically restored when MULTI is selected Press MENU SET to close the menu Note e You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in MULTI The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment Motion pictures and pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP cannot be resized You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture ER Select TRIMMING on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU SET 76 variwee Advanced Playback Reduction Enlargement i3 Use the zoom lever and press A lt gt to select the parts to be trimmed Zoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction A V 4 gt Move Press MENU SET 5 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET Press 17 to return to the menu screen Press MENU SET to close the menu Note Depending on the cut size the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than that of the original picture The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate e It may not be possible
47. the registered text does not fit on the screen The name setting of BABY1 BABY2 or PET in Scene mode or LOCATION in travel date can also be registered by using the operation in steps 4 and following The name setting of BABY 1 BABY2 or PET in Scene mode LOCATION in travel date and TITLE EDIT cannot be registered at the same time You can print out texts comments using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied You can set up to 50 pictures at one time with MULTI You cannot use title edit for the following pictures Motion pictures Protected pictures Pictures recorded with other equipment You can stamp the recording date time age travel date or title onto the recorded pictures It is suitable for regular size printing Pictures with a picture size larger than 3m will be resized when stamping the date etc on them ii Select TEXT STAMP on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 EU CALENDAR E CE TITLE EDIT l E Pu RESIZE Mum Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET SINGLE MULTI Select the picture and then press MENU SET to set 1 Y appears on screen if the picture is stamped with text MULTI setting Press DISPLAY to set repeat and ARE SR then press MENU SET to set Press lt gt to Press A V 4 gt to The setting is canceled when DISPLAY select the picture select the pictures is pre
48. the shutter button is pressed You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures With Auto bracket 1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture 0 EV 1 EV Press A 4 several times until AUTO BRACKET appears set the compensation range of the exposure with lt P gt e When you do not use Auto bracket select OFF 0 PA Press MENU SET to finish You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish Note e When setting Auto bracket d appears on the screen When taking pictures using Auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range When the exposure is compensated the exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen The Auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or POWER SAVE is activated When Auto bracket is set the Auto review function is activated regardless of the Auto review setting The picture is not enlarged You cannot set the Auto review function in the SETUP menu The exposure may not be compensated with Auto bracket depending on the brightness of the subject G is set for the flash when Auto bracket is set e Burst is canceled when Auto bracket is set Auto bracket cannot be used when in TRANSFORM HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST STARRY SKY PIN HOLE FILM GRAIN and PHOTO FRAME in Scene mode
49. time display CANCEL amp SELECT amp SET format AM PM is displayed when AM PM is selected When AM PM is selected as the time display format midnight is displayed as AM 12 00 and noon is displayed as PM 12 00 This display format is common in North America and elsewhere variw2e 17 Preparation Press MENU SET to set After completing the clock settings turn the camera off Then turn the camera back on switch to Recording mode and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed e When MENU SET has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having been set set the clock correctly by following the Changing the clock setting procedure below Changing the clock setting Select CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu and press gt P19 Itcan be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock e The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built in clock battery even without the battery Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built in battery Note The clock is displayed when DISPLAY is pressed several times during recording You can set the year from 2000 to 2099 e If the clock is not set the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with TEXT STAMP P74 or order a photo studio to print the pictures e If the clock is set the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the scree
50. to 2 GB The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen e When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment the quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly Sound from motion pictures recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras LUMIX launched before July 2008 e In Motion picture mode the following functions cannot be used 2 Me and in AF MODE Direction detection function OFF AUTO and MODE2 on the Optical image stabilizer function This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards REC mode AO TT Si GE Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the SETUP menu settings refer to P19 If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance the number of days that have passed since the departure date which day of the vacation it is is recorded when you take the picture You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with TEXT STAMP P74 The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the C
51. to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store For details ask at your photo printing store When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built in memory copy them to a card P81 and then set the print setting For more information visit http panasonic jp dc dpof 110 white e htm di Select PRINT SET on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then OTA Oe press MENU SET FAVORITE maa on PROTECT NU e COPY CANCEL SELECT fe SET SINGLE MULTI Select the picture and then press MENU SET Press lt gt to Press A W lt 4 gt select the picture to select the pictures 4 Press A V to set the number of prints and then press MENU SET to set When MULTI has been selected repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture It is not possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures Press iy to return to the menu screen Press MENU SET to close the menu mM Canceling all the PRINT SET settings Select CANCEL on the screen shown in step 2 and then press MENU SET 2 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET 3 Press MENU SET to close the menu You cannot select CANCEL if not even one picture has been set for printing vaTiw26 79 Advanced Playback E To print the date After setting the number of pri
52. to select 2 A C2 000 D v Press MENU SET to set Qd BURST enm EH DIGITAL ZOOM or SELECT EXIT r3 Press MENU SET to close the menu 20 variwee Preparation Using the quick menu By using the quick menu some of the menu settings can be easily found Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes When DISPLAY is pressed while STABILIZER P66 is selected JITTER SUBJ MOVE DEMO can be displayed EE Tel welch NN ED Press and hold Q MENU when recording Press A V lt gt to select the menu item and the setting and then press MENU SET to close the menu 9 The items to be set and the settings are displayed About the Setup Menu CLOCK SET ECONOMY and AUTO REVIEW are important items Check their settings before using them In the Intelligent auto mode only CLOCK SET WORLD TIME BEEP and LANGUAGE can be set For details on how to select the SETUP menu settings refer to P19 CLOCK SET Setting Date Time Refer to P17 for details Set the time in your home area and travel destination or DESTINATION amp WORLD TIME Travel destination area lt HOME Your home area Refer to P58 for details Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation Wi TRAVEL DATE TRAVEL SETUP LOCATION OFF SET OFF SET Refer to P56 for details variw2e 21 Preparation This allows you to se
53. to the menu screen Press MENU SET to close the menu mM Canceling all the PROTECT settings Select CANCEL on the screen shown in step 2 and then press MENU SET 2 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET 3 Press MENU SET to close the menu e f you press MENU SET while canceling protection the canceling will stop halfway 80 vatiwe26 Advanced Playback Note The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment Even if you protect pictures in the built in memory or a card they will be deleted if the built in memory or the card is formatted Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card they cannot be deleted when the card s Write Protect switch is set to LOCK gt COPY You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built in memory to a card or from a card to the built in memory en Select COPY on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 PLAYBACK 2M Press A Y to select the copy destination and then a ONE DE press MENU SET X FAVORITE E PRINT SET gt lt PROTECT ins All the picture data in the built in memory are copied onto CE om the card at one time step 4 SELECT si SET in One picture at a time is copied from the card to the built in memory step 3 Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU SET i3 4 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET
54. 02 var wee Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time he number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects E Number of recordable pictures EA 5 90 EI 7 EEE Built in Memory Approx 50 MB EI GAME s 128 MB 20 256MB 40 sew f o EE 640 99 EN op me 776 se neo Care o 780 z zm CNN TETE o 40 9 L9 EZE vaT Ww26 103 Others Aspect ratio Quality Built in Memory Approx 50 MB 32 MB 64 MB EN 29 60 28 MB 240 480 970 1920 A 99 1 32MB 64MB 128MB 168 268 4GB 6GB 8GB 1268 16GB 32GB EXE Lm 3 EN 1170 2320 1GB 4640 Card 2 GB 1920 8780 4 GB 17240 6 GB 26210 8 GB 35080 49120 12 GB 52920 74090 16 GB 70590 32 G 141620 198270 Aspect ratio Picture size F1 F1 25 w 34 Quality Built in Memory Approx 50 MB on ENE a eame vo psw 22 KE EN Lm 1900 3 70 7550 12290 24130 36700 gt C2 13 Gi Co AA 88 Les fe 135 170 430 3 NS EX Card 1360 135 e 2560 5020 7640 10230 15430 20590 41300 EUR 22 RTE Ln 360 2 730 5 104 var wee Others H Bl
55. 1 area focusing center of the screen variw2e 63 64 Advanced Recording pictures Note The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas max 11 areas light at the same time in zt If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures switch the AF mode to e If the AF mode is set to H the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus he camera may detect subjects other than a person as the face In this case switch the AF mode to any modes other than 8 and then take a picture The AF mode cannot be set in FIREWORKS in Scene mode e It is not possible to set 8 in the following cases In NIGHT SCENERY FOOD STARRY SKY and AERIAL PHOTO in Scene mode mM About 2 1 The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces Yellow When the shutter button is pressed halfway the frame turns green when the camera is focused White Displayed when more than one face is detected Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused Under certain picture taking conditions including the following cases the facial recognition function may fail to work making it impossible to detect faces AF MODE is switched to H When the face is not facing the camera When the face is at an angle When the face is extremely bright or dark When there is little contr
56. 3X3 for taking pictures with a well balanced composition vaTiw26 37 Advanced Recording pictures REC mode fal BE Taking Pictures using the Built in Flash Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording ED Press gt 4 Press A V to select a mode e You can also press 3 to select For information about flash settings that can be selected refer to Available flash settings by Recording mode P39 i3 Press MENU SET You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds At this time the selected item is automatically set Description of settings gA AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red eye AUTO Red eye phenomenon eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture and then reduction activated again for the actual recording Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions Forced flash ON Use this when your subject is back lit or under fluorescent light O e The flash setting is set to only when you set PARTY or Forc
57. 50 pictures at one time in MULTI Depending on the printer being used some characters may be cut at printing Check before printing e When text is stamped onto the 0 3m pictures it is difficult to read it Text and dates cannot be stamped on the pictures in the following cases Motion pictures Pictures recorded without setting the clock and title Pictures that were previously stamped with TEXT STAMP Pictures recorded with other equipment RESIZE Reducing the picture size number of pixels We recommend resizing to 0 3m if you want to attach a picture to an e mail or use it on a website Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for ASPECT RATIO cannot be further reduced in size ER Select RESIZE on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 PLAYBACK Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then B CALENDAR press MENU SET E 8 TRIMMING Mum variw2e 75 Advanced Playback Select the picture and size SINGLE setting SINGLE Press lt gt to select the picture and then press MENU SET TE 2 Press lt gt to select the size and E then press MENU SET Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed MULTI setting 1 Press A F to select the size and then press MENU SET CR REDUCED SIZE at Eon e When DISPLAY is pressed an LI 15 explanation of resizing is displayed a m a 2 Press A V lt 4 to select
58. 8 vor w26 Advanced Playback Press V to finish the slide show Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes E Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as A W lt 4 gt e The menu screen is restored when jj is pressed Play Pause mu ack to previous picture D Ahead to next picture CON x These operations can be performed only in the Pause mode vey Reduce volume level Increase volume level E Y aN mM Changing the slide show settings EJ CATEGORY SELECTION You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting START EFFECT or SETUP on the slide show menu screen eFECT Am EFFECT es This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when CANCEL Gi SELECT EXIT switching from one picture to the next NATURAL SLOW SWING URBAN OFF AUTO e When URBAN has been selected the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect AUTO can be used only when CATEGORY SELECTION has been selected The pictures are played back with the recommended effects in each category SETUP DURATION or REPEAT can be set DURATION 1SEC 2SEC 3SEC 5SEC REPEAT ON OFF MUSIC ON OFF DURATION can be set only when OFF has been selected as the EFFECT setting MUSIC cannot be selected when OFF has been selected as the EFFECT setting Note Motion pictures cannot be
59. ASH BURST P51 in Scene mode or BURST P65 of the REC mode menu to OFF The subject is not focused properly The focus range varies depending on the Recording mode Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera P30 There is camera shake jitter or the subject is moving slightly P31 The recorded picture is blurred The Optical image stabilizer is not effective The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures P27 When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed use the self timer P42 Taking pictures using Auto bracket is not possible s the number of recordable pictures 2 or less The recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture s the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO when the camera is shipped Therefore when taking pictures indoors etc noise will appear Decrease the ISO sensitivity P61 Set COLOR MODE to NATURAL P66 Take pictures in bright places Has HIGH SENS or HI SPEED BURST in the Scene mode been set If so the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing but this is not a malfunction The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene e f recording under fluo
60. AYED FOR 4 3 TV PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16 9 TV The AV cable is connected to the camera Press MENU SET if you want to delete this message at once Select TV ASPECT in the SETUP menu if you want to change the TV aspect P24 This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only In this case connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer P82 84 PRINTER BUSY PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER The printer cannot print Check the printer VOT1W26 95 Others NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS The remaining battery power is low Charge the battery THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED The battery cannot be recognized by the camera Use a genuine Panasonic battery If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty Remove any dirt etc from the terminal Troubleshooting First try out the Moule MEUM P96 102 Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on The battery is not inserted correctly P14 he battery is exhausted The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on e Is AUTO LCD OFF P23 of the ECONOMY mode active Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes The battery is exhausted The camera turns off immediately a
61. D ROM supplied Select CLOCK SET to set the current date and time in advance P17 Select TRAVEL DATE from the SETUP menu and then press gt Press A to select TRAVEL SETUP and then press CANCEL Gi SELECT Se EXIT 56 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures Press V to select SET and then press MENU SET SELECT SET i TRAVEL DATE Press A V lt D to set the departure date year month day and then press MENU SET PLEASE SET THE DEPARTURE DATE CRE CANCEL G SELECT SET Press A W lt gt to set the return date year month Sw day and then press MENU SET PLEASE SET THE RETURN DATE If you do not want to set the return date press MENU SET while LES the date bar is displayed CANCEL I SELECT de SET CANCEL SELECT EXIT Press V to select SET and then press MENU uve SEE n SET LOCATION E 4 i5 MA Press V to select LOCATION and then press P muse m Enter the location For details on how to enter characters read the TITLE EDIT section on P73 O Press MENU SET twice to close the menu Take a picture e The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about 5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc after setting the travel date or when the travel date is set e When the travel date is set Fi appears on the lower right of the screen E Canceling the travel date The travel date is automat
62. ENE ban Motion picture icon P71 ixt 19 Lea 100 0001 m 8 6 Quality P60 18 n 4r 7 Battery indication P13 T ei E 2 8 Folder File number P83 17 Lex 7 ny po m 16 h 1ST DAY PEY 11 apsed playback time 8m30s 15 Loos LL 45 9 Picture number Total pictures sie NN 10 Motion picture recording time 9 is P71 8m30s 11 Exposure compensation P43 12 Recording information 13 Favorites settings P78 14 Recorded date and time Travel destination setting P58 Name P49 Title P73 15 Age P49 16 Number of days that have passed since the departure date P56 17 PowerLCD P22 18 Number of prints P79 19 Motion picture playback P71 Cable disconnection warning icon P84 Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it Take care not to knock or drop the bag case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera lens or LCD monitor Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that s included with your camera While being stored that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag case from your local dealer to protect your camera Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e If you use
63. EXCEPT rn Select FAVORITE on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 Bh ROTATE DISP Press V to select ON and then press MENU SET You cannot set pictures as favorites if FAVORITE is set to OFF Also X will not appear when FAVORITE is set to OFF even if it was previously set to ON 3 Press MENU SET to close the menu 5 PRINT SET e On PROTECT e COPY Press lt gt to select the picture and then press V Repeat the above procedure e If Y is pressed again the favorite setting is canceled mM Canceling all the FAVORITE settings Select CANCEL on the screen shown in step 2 and then press MENU SET 2 Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET 3 Press MENU SET to close the menu You cannot select CANCEL if not even one picture has been set as a favorite Note You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites e When printing pictures at a photo printing store ALL DELETE EXCEPT X P36 is useful so only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites You can perform check and cancel the settings of images as favorites using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied 78 variwee Advanced Playback Da PRINT SET DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print how many copies of each picture
64. GU1K 6 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDM04GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDV04GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDMO2GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDVO2GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDR01GUTA 1 GB SD Memory Card Ensure that the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional are purchased as a set Do not use if sold separately Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer 110 var1wae Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Checkof Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phones Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PAC
65. HI SPEEDBURST 51 FLASH BURST 51 e STARRY SKY 52 Bl FIRGEWORKS 52 BEACH un 52 EX SNOW 53 El AERIAL PHOTO 53 PIN HOLE 53 FILM GRAIN 54 Fe PHOTO FRAME 54 Motion Picture Mode 55 Useful Functions at Travel DestihatloriS aramasin 56 Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture 56 Recording Dates Times at Overseas Travel Destinations World Time 58 Using the REC Mode Menu 59 amp PICTURE SIZE 59 s QUALITY 60 ASPECT RATIO 60 Biso INTELLIGENT ISC 61 SENSITIVITY 61 WHITE BALANCE 62 iQ EXPOSURE 63 e Fe AF MODE 63 BURS T RE 65 DIGITAL ZOOM 66 amp COLOR MODE 66 Ji STABILIZER 66 AF AF ASSIST LAMP 67 C CLOCK SET 67 Advanced Playback Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Glide A MN 68 Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back CATEGORY PLAY FAVORITE PLAY ete
66. IFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories variw2e 111 Others Request for Service Notice For USA and Puerto Rico Only Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice e Please include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair USA and Puerto Rico Only To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 112 var wee Others Limited Warranty For USA and Puerto Rico Only PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its
67. NOL ITALIANO 88 p 7 ES IR x Not displayed on DMC FS15P f you set a different language by mistake select 38 from the menu icons to set the desired language The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the subject and displays these on the indicator JITTER SUBJ MOVE DEMO The camera s features are displayed as slide shows AUTO DEMO JITTER SUBJ MOVE DEMO A Jitter detection demonstration Ru IDEMO MODE Movement detection demonstration AUTO DEMO OFF ON e In Playback mode JITTER SUBJ MOVE DEMO cannot be displayed Press DISPLAY to close JITTER SUBJ MOVE DEMO e JJITTER SUBJ MOVE DEMO is an approximation AUTO DEMO has no TV output capability variw2e 25 Preparation Selecting the REC Mode When the REC mode is selected the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded Turn the camera on MENU SET button REC PLAYBACK selector switch MODE button Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to 6 Press MODE 7 Press A V to select the mode 5 Press MENU SET H MOTION PICTURE SELECT amp SET B List of REC modes fi Intelligent auto mode P27 The subjects are recorded using setti
68. NSET Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view This allows you to take vivid pictures of the red color of the sun Note e The flash setting is fixed to FAN HIGH SENS This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects and enables you to take pictures of these subjects in dimly lit rooms Select this for high sensitivity processing The sensitivity automatically switches to between ISO1600 and ISO6400 Bi Picture size and aspect ratio Press A V to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press MENU SET to set 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size 2 Take pictures Note e QUALITY is automatically fixed to Zu e You can take pictures suitable for 4 x6 10x 15 cm printing e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to cc 50 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures HI SPEED BURST This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment E Picture size and aspect ratio Press A F to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press MENU SET to set 9M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size 2 Take pictures e Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully Maximum Burst speed approx 5 pictures second Number of approx 10 built in memory approx 10 to 100 card recordable pictures Xx the maximum is 100 The burst s
69. PLAYBACK selector switch is set to record Pressing ff again takes you back to the previous mode Hold the camera gently with both hands 6 keep your arms still at your side and stand ii with your feet slightly apart Flash AF assist lamp Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication 1 green lights when the subject is focused The AF area is displayed around the subject s face by the face detection function In other cases it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus he focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to e The maximum close up distance the shortest distance at which the subject can be taken differs depending on the zoom magnification variw2e 27 Basic Press the shutter button fully push it in t further and take the picture ev he access indication P16 lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card mM When taking pictures using the flash P38 mM When taking pictures using the zoom P32 Note Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects Do not touch the front of the lens Scene detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its color changes to the usual red Y T
70. Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Camera v n DM C F S915 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely gt For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 or send e mail to lumixconcierge ca panasonic com P PC VQT1W26 Before Use Dear Customer Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source Please note that the actual controls and components menu items etc of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Model No Serial No A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers t
71. SKY FIREWORKS BEACH SNOW AERIAL PHOTO FILM GRAIN For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject to bring the image close to real life Applicable modes 9 OFF ON Note e When ON is set 19 is displayed on the screen e Even when the SENSITIVITY is set to ISO80 I80O100 SENSITIVITY may be set higher than ISO80 15O1 00 if the picture is taken with ILEXPOSURE set to valid Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions 109 in the screen turns to yellow when I EXPOSURE is in effect BE AF MODE For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected Applicable modes A T G The camera automatically detects the person s face The 9 Face detection o focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in max 15 areas Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject Focus will keep Ir Fis Lal AF Tracking on following the subject even if it moves Dynamic tracking The camera focuses on any of 11 focus areas This is effective en 11 area focusing when the subject is not in the center of the screen The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 4
72. UE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration 4 variwee Before Use mM Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it Do not subject to strong pressure The camera may malfunction recording pictures may become impossible or the lens the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your trousers pocket when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag etc Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that s included with your camera While being stored that item can rest against the LCD monitor and damage it Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to malfunction Places with a lot of sand or dust Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a beach Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands Also be careful not to allow liquids sand and other foreign matter to get into the space
73. URE SIZE and ASPECT RATIO are fixed as given below 3m for BEN 25m for a and 2 for HI e QUALITY is automatically fixed to s e You can take pictures suitable for 4 x6 10x 15 cm printing e The initial setting for AF MODE is Transform mode cannot be used without notifying the copyright owner except for personal use Do not use the material against the public order and morals or to offend someone Do not use the material against the object s interest A SELF PORTRAIT Select this to take pictures of yourself E Technique for Self portrait mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus The self timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus Making sure you hold the camera still press the shutter button fully to take the picture The subject is not focused when the self timer indicator is blinking Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to focus The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing f the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed we recommend using the 2 second self timer Note The focus range is about 30 cm 0 99 feet to 1 2 m 3 94 feet Wide e The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide 1 X The self timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds If it is set to 2 seconds this setting will remain until the camera is turned off the Scene mode is changed or REC mode or
74. Y2 PET FLASH BURST STARRY SKY and FIREWORKS will be from 1 8th of a second to 1 2000th of a second EJ PORTRAIT When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime this mode allows you to improve their appearance and make their skin tones look healthier E Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective Note e The initial setting for AF MODE is SOFT SKIN When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with PORTRAIT It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up E Technique for Soft skin mode To make this mode more effective Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective Note e If a part of the background etc is a color close to skin color this part is also smoothed This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness e The initial setting for AF MODE is 46 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures TRANSFORM Subject can be recorded either slim or stretched and at the same time skin can be recorded smoothly 1 Press A Y to select the setting and then press MENU SET t can be set from the quick menu P21 2 Take pictures Note PICT
75. a remove the battery or the DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional or disconnect the power plug from the outlet Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth When the camera is soiled badly it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth and then with a dry cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol kitchen detergents etc to clean the camera since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off e When using a chemical cloth be sure to follow the accompanying instructions e f the LCD monitor is dirty blow away dust and foreign matter with a commercial blower brush If it is very dirty gently rub with a soft cloth or an eyeglass 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 e 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 9996 effective pixels with a mere 0 0196 of the pixels inactive or always lit The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built in memory or a card
76. able DE A59B 5 CD ROM Software Use it to install the software to your PC 6 Hand Strap FIZZ 7 Battery Case g JONA K1HA08AD0002 e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text e The card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a O I card D A4 K1HA08CD0028 For information about optional accessories Tf refer to the Digital Camera Accessory C System P110 e f any accessories are lost customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 for further information about obtaining replacement parts VFC4297 VGQOD56 VOT1W26 9 Before Use Names of the Components 1 Flash P38 2 Lens P91 3 Self timer indicator P42 AF assist lamp P67 LCD monitor P37 89 4 9 10 11 Status indicator P15 23 27 MENU SET button P17 DISPLAY button P37 Q MENU P21 Delete P35 button MODE button P26 0 REC PLAYBACK selector switch P18 J O O1 R Cursor buttons 9 A Exposure compensation P43 Auto bracket P44 B V Macro mode P41 AF tracking P29 64 lt Self timer button P42 Flash setting button P38 In these operating instructions the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with A W
77. ands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one Read the operating instructions for the TV When you play back a picture vertically it may be blurry Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot Note Depending on the TV model pictures may not be displayed on the full screen Motion pictures cannot be played back To play back motion pictures connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable supplied You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards You may not be able to play back MultiMediaCards 88 vaTiwe26 Others Screen Display Bi In recording Recording in normal picture mode 9 Initial setting 1 Recording mode 1 2 34 5 6 7 2 Flash mode P38 ii 3 AFarea P31 O A 12m isa 4 Focus P31 14 Cap Le 5 Picture size P59 e 9 6 Quality P60 B a ES 7 Battery indication P13 E 4 8 Number of recordable pictures P103 9 Built in memory P16 5 Card P16 displayed only during recording Fa 9 1 80 10 Recording state 11 ISO sensitivity P61 12 Shutter speed P31 13 12 14 13 Aperture value P31 14 Optical image stabilizer P66 6 Jitter alert P31 Bi In recording after settings 15 AF macro mode
78. ange and zoom magnification are displayed during zooming Zoom range will be displayed in blue digital zoom range during Macro zoom mode E Focus range in AF macro mode The focus range changes in steps 1 0 m 3 28 feet 1 1 1 E 1 1 1 1 2 l 1 1 2 W amp 5 cm 0 17 feet p e Focus range will be 5 cm 0 17 feet to o during Macro zoom mode regardless of the zoom position Note We recommend using a tripod and the self timer e We recommend setting the flash to amp when you take pictures at close range e 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 When a subject is close to the camera the effective focus range is significantly narrowed Therefore if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject it may become difficult to focus on it again variw2e 41 Advanced Recording pictures Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera Therefore if the distance between the camera and the subject is more than 50 cm 1 64 feet it takes longer to focus on it When you take pictures at close range the resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly This is not a malfunction e The image quality when recording in MACRO ZOOM is poorer than during normal recording e The
79. ast on the faces When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses etc When the face appears small on the screen When there is rapid movement When the subject is other than a human being When the camera is shaking When digital zoom is used E Setting up iz AF Tracking 1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking Before locking Locked frame and press V to lock the subject AF tracking frame will continuously focus on the subject s movement once the subject is recognized AF tracking is turned off when V is pressed again 2 Take the picture Note Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock lose the subject in AF tracking or track different subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below When the subject is too small When the recording location is too dark or bright When the subject is moving too fast When the background has the same or similar color to the subject When jitter is occurring When using the zoom VQT1W26 Advanced Recording pictures f it fails to lock AF area will flash in red and disappear Press V again AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified the subject is lost or has failed to be tracked The picture will be taken with in AF MODE in that case Itis not possible to set Tz in STARRY SKY FIREWORKS PIN HOLE or FILM GRAIN in Scene mode It is not possible to set 2
80. ation area Time difference e f daylight saving time ET is used at the travel destination press A The time advances by one hour Press A again to return to the original time Press MENU SET to close the menu Note Return the setting to HOME when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1 2 and 3 e If HOME is already set change only the travel destination and use e f you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen set by the time difference from the home area e The travel destination icon x appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel destination Using the REC Mode Menu az PICTURE SIZE For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 Set the number of pixels The higher the numbers of pixels the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets Applicable modes Ef CE G6 m When the aspect ratio is EK This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode iam 12M 4000 x 3000 pixels 8M 4 3264x 2448 pixels 5m 5M 2560 x 1920 pixels 3m SMEA 2048 x 1536 pixels 24 2M 2 1600x 1200 pixels 0 3M 32 640x480 pixels variw2e 59 Advanced Recording pictures m When the aspect ratio is EA 10 5M 4000 2672 pixels 7M 34 3264x 2176 pixels 4 5M 32 2560x 1712 pixels 25m 2 5M 34 2048x 1360 pixels m When the aspect ratio is IX 9M 4000x 2248 p
81. 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC FS15 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 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 C Panasonic DMC FS15 VOT1W26 3 Before Use mM About the battery pack
82. charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the conditions in the charging environment When the charging has been completed successfully the CHARGE indicator turns off Note The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases For long term battery use we recommend you do not frequently charge the battery before it is exhausted The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions e g skiing snowboarding Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery Check that this unit is turned off We recommend using a Panasonic card Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCF10PP f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product 2 Battery Insert until it is locked by the lever being careful about the direction you insert it Pull the lever 2 in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright B Do not touch the connection terminals of the card The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted 14 var1wee Preparation i3 C
83. cm printing e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to ce The focus zoom exposure shutter speed ISO sensitivity and flash level are fixed to the settings for the first picture The shutter speed becomes 1 30th of a second to 1 2000th of a second e INTELLIGENT ISO is activated and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes ISO3200 See the Note on P40 when using the flash variw2e 51 Advanced Recording pictures STARRY SKY This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject E Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of 15 SEC 30 SEC or 60 SEC 1 Press A F to select the number of seconds and then press MENU SET e It is also possible to change the number of seconds using the quick menu P21 2 Take pictures Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed When countdown finishes PLEASE WAIT is displayed for the same length of time as the set shutter speed for signal processing Press MENU SET to stop taking the picture while the countdown screen is displayed E Technique for Starry sky mode The shutter opens for 15 30 or 60 seconds Be sure to use a tripod We also recommend taking pictures with the self timer Note e The flash setting is fixed to The Optical image stabilizer function is fixed to OFF e SO sensitivity is fixed to ISO80
84. comes warm after using it and during and after charging The camera also becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged e The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery the life of the battery may have expired Buy a new battery Do not leave any metal items such as clips near the contact areas of the power plug Otherwise a fire and or electric shocks may be caused by short circuiting or the resulting heat generated About the Battery charging number of recordable pictures E Battery indication The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional connected ETT NT The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery mM The battery life Number of recordable pictures Approx 330 pictuigs By CIPA standard in normal Rec
85. conds when recording starts When the subject is focused the focus indication lights The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts the first frame he audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built in microphone on this unit Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio Press the shutter button fully to stop recording e If the built in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording the camera stops recording automatically Changing the settings for the recording quality When you set the recording quality to WVGA or VGA we recommend using a high speed card with 10MB s or greater displayed on the package ED Press MENU SET Press A V to select REC QUALITY and then press gt Press A V to select the item and then press MENU SET EE NENNEN QVGA 320X240 pixels Cannot be recorded in the built in memory variw2e 55 Advanced Recording pictures Press MENU SET to close the menu You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu Note e The flash setting is fixed to Refer to P106 for information about the available recording time The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly Depending on the type of the card the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures This is not a malfunction Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up
86. cture that you want to print When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper For example if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper set PAGE LAYOUT to HH and then set NUM OF PRINTS to 1 for each of the 4 pictures Note The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the 6 indication lights orange during printing After finishing printing make sure there are no problems with the printer e f the number of prints is high the pictures may be printed several times In this case the remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set vaTiw26 87 Connecting to other equipment PLAYBACK mode Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Preparations Set the TV ASPECT P24 Turn this unit and the TV off AV OUT Q Yellow to the video input socket White to the audio input socket Align the marks and insert AV cable supplied Check the directions of the connectors and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble Connect the AV cable supplied to the video input and the audio input sockets on the TV B Connect the AV cable to the AV OUT socket on the camera 83 Turn the TV on and select external input iG Turn the camera on Note Depending on the ASPECT RATIO black b
87. deleted To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted and then press 1r DISPLAY button tp button Press 4 to select YES and then press MENU SET variw2e 35 Basic To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the pictures di Press 17 2 Press A V to select DELETE MULTI or DELETE ALL and then press MENU SET DELETE ALL step 5 Press A V lt P to select the picture and then press DISPLAY to set Repeat this OUR step v 18 appears on the selected pictures If DISPLAY is V pressed again the setting is canceled 4 Press MENU SET sh Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET to set s m When DELETE ALL has been selected with the FAVORITE P78 setting The selection screen is displayed again Select DELETE ALL or ALL DELETE EXCEPT x press A to select YES and delete the pictures ALL DELETE EXCEPT x cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as FAVORITE Note e Do not turn the camera off while deleting while 17 is displayed Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional e f you press MENU SET while deleting pictures using DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL or ALL DELETE EXCEPT x the deleting will stop halfway Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted it may take some time to delete them f pictures do not conform to
88. ed e After the pictures have been selected press MENU SET SELECT ALL Prints all the stored pictures on Prints the pictures set in PRINT SET only P79 FAVORITE Prints the pictures set as favorites only P78 Only when FAVORITE is at ON and when there are pictures set as favorites P78 MULTI SELECT Press A to select PRINT START and then press PRINT START MENU SET NUM OF PRINTS e Refer to Print Settings P86 for the items which can be set PAGE LAYOUT a before starting to print the pictures Press MENU SET to cancel printing CANCER SECTOR SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing variw2e 85 Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the nm Selecting a single picture and printing it and in step 3 of the PRINT START Selecting multiple pictures and printing them procedures TETE e When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not PAPER SIZE supported by the camera set PAPER SIZE or PAGE LAYOUT to ede PAGE LAYOUT and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer For details CANCEL SELECT Se_EXIT refer to the operating instructions of the printer When PRINT SET DPOF has been selected the PRINT WITH DATE and NUM OF PRINTS items are not displayed PRINT WITH DATE item Description of settings OFF Date is not printed
89. ed ON CANDLE LIGHT in Scene mode P45 Red eye reduction x If you take a picture with a dark background landscape this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright Simultaneously it reduces the red eye phenomenon e The flash setting is set to 5 only when you set NIGHT PORTRAIT PARTY CANDLE LIGHT in Scene mode P45 The flash is not activated in any recording conditions Forced flash Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash OFF is not permitted x The flash is activated twice The subject should not move until the second flash is activated Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject 38 vaTiwe26 Slow sync Red eye reduction Advanced Recording pictures mM About the digital red eye correction When the flash is used with the Red eye reduction A SS 1 selected it will automatically detect and correct the red eye in the image data x It may not be able to correct the red eye depending on the recording conditions It may also correct objects other than red eye m Available flash settings by Recording mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording mode O Available Not available Scene mode initial setting sa lu sojo Ga o Jo Bo0 0 0 0 When 4A is selected i A i A amp lJorli4S
90. een selected The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation EZ is an abbreviation of Extended optical Zoom e The optical zoom is set to Wide 1X when the camera is turned on e If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject focus on the subject again The lens barrel 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 When using the digital zoom STABILIZER may not be effective When using the digital zoom we recommend using a tripod and the self timer P42 for taking pictures The extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases In Macro zoom mode In TRANSFORM HIGH SENS HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST PIN HOLE FILM GRAIN or PHOTO FRAME in Scene mode In Motion picture mode DIGITAL ZOOM cannot be used in the following cases In TRANSFORM SPORTS BABY1 BABY2 PET HIGH SENS HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST PIN HOLE FILM GRAIN or PHOTO FRAME in Scene mode When INTELLIGENT ISO is set PLAYBACK mode Playing back Pictures NORMAL PLAY Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to J Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases When the mode was switched from the REC to PLAYBACK When the camera was turned on while the REC PLAYBACK selector switch was at gt Press lt gt
91. en the shutter speed is fast the flash effect may not be sufficient It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture Take a picture after the access indication disappears The red eye reduction effect differs between people Also if the subject was far away from the camera or was not looking at the first flash the effect may not be evident Flash setting Shutter speed Sec 1 or 1 4 to 1 2000 Oy 1 or 1 8 to 1 2000 40 var1woe Advanced Recording pictures REC mode E Taking Close up Pictures This mode allows you to take close up pictures of a subject e g when taking pictures of flowers You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm 0 17 feet from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide 1x AF macro mode You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3x while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position 5 cm 0 17 feet Macro zoom mode di Press V B Press A V to select a mode Press MENU SET You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish e The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds At this time the selected item is automatically set Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture a Focus range AF is displayed during AF macro mode and amp is displayed during Macro zoom mode To cancel select OFF in step 2 Zoom range focus r
92. ess and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs United States and Puerto Rico Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave MAIL TO Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory Service Center As of October 2008 variw2e 115 Others Precautions prendre pour le Canada AVERTISSEMENT POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D INCENDIE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES A L APPAREIL e N EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL LA PLUIE L HUMIDIT L GOUTTEMENT OU AUX CLABOUSSEMENTS ET NE PLACEZ SUR L APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES UTILISEZ EXCLUSIVEMENT LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMAND S NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE OU LE PANNEAU ARRI RE IL N Y A AUCUNE PIECE R PARABLE PAR L UTILISATEUR L INT RIEUR CONFIEZ TOUTE R PARATION UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFI LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE TROUVER PROXIMIT DE L APPAREIL ET ETRE FACILEMENT ACCESSIBLE La plaque signal tique se trouve sur le dessous des appareils m propos du bloc batterie ATTENTION Batterie batterie au lithium ion Utilisez l unit sp cifi e pour recharger la batterie N utilisez la batterie avec aucun autre appareil que l appareil sp cifi e Evitez le contact des salet s du sable du liquide
93. essory System 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers ass esans ned Ea 111 Request for Service Notice For USA and Puerto Rico Only 112 Limited Warranty For USA and Puerto Rico Only 113 Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico 115 Pr cautions prendre pour le Canada 116 NE NER Rm 118 var1w2e 7 Before Use This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera For each step be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets Charge the battery P12 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Insert the battery and the card P14 When you do not use the card you can record or play back pictures on the built in memory P16 Refer to P16 when you use a card Turn the camera on to take pictures Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to 6 Press the shutter button to take pictures P27 4 Play back the pictures Q Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to gt Select the picture you want to view P33 8 vatiwe26 Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera 1 Battery Pack Indicated as battery in the text Charge the battery before use 2 Battery Charger Indicated as charger in the text 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV C
94. et Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark Applicable modes 9 AUTO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 ISO sensitivity 80 mP 1600 Recording location b recommended When it is light outdoors When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased variw2e 61 Advanced Recording pictures Note e When setting to AUTO the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of 150400 according to the brightness It can be adjusted to a maximum of ISO1000 when using the flash e The setting is not available when INTELLIGENT ISO is being used s Rf is displayed To avoid picture noise we recommend that you either reduce the maximum ISO sensitivity level or set COLOR MODE to NATURAL and then take pictures P66 WHITE BALANCEJ For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 In sunlight under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source Applicable modes e ED EE AWB Automatic adjustment xt When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky e3 When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky A When taking pictures outdoors in the shade O When taking pictures under incandescent lights
95. flash setting set to Change the flash setting P38 Flash mode is not available when Auto bracket P44 or BURST P65 in REC mode menu has been set Flash is activated several times The flash is activated twice when red eye reduction P38 has been set Has FLASH BURST P51 in Scene mode been set Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction e ROTATE DISP P77 is set to ON The picture is not played back Is the REC PLAYBACK selector switch set to P33 s there a picture on the built in memory or the card The pictures on the built in memory appear when a card is not inserted The picture data on the card appears when a card is inserted s this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC If it is it cannot be played back by this unit The recorded pictures are not displayed e Has CATEGORY PLAY or FAVORITE PLAY been set for playback Change to NORMAL PLAY P33 The folder number and the file number are displayed as and the screen turns black s this a non standard picture a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital camera Did you remove the battery immediately after picture taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above P25 Other pictures wil
96. fter it is turned on The battery is exhausted f you leave the camera on the battery will be exhausted Turn the camera off frequently by using the ECONOMY mode etc P23 The CHARGE lamp flashes e Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low If it is it will take longer than usual to charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth The picture cannot be recorded e Is the REC PLAYBACK selector switch at the setting P26 e Is there any memory remaining on the built in memory or the card Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory P35 96 var1woe Others The recorded picture is whitish The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e g fingerprints on the lens If the lens is dirty turn on the camera eject the lens barrel P11 and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near W 1x Zoom in a little and then take the pictures P32 s this a picture taken in PIN HOLE in Scene mode The recorded picture is too bright or dark Check that the exposure is correctly compensated P43 2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time Set Auto bracket P44 HI SPEED BURST P51 FL
97. he product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units 2 vaTiw26 Before Use THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note 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
98. hen appear Select YES to reset the folder number Xa RESET mue or SETUP menu settings are reset to the initial When the RESET setting is selected during recording the operation that resets the lens is also performed at the same time You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning When SETUP menu settings are reset the following settings are also reset In addition FAVORITE P78 in PLAYBACK mode menu is set to OFF and ROTATE DISP P77 is set to ON The setting and registration for My scene mode P45 The birthday and name settings for BABY1 BABY2 P49 and PET P50 in Scene mode The settings of TRAVEL DATE P56 departure date return date location The WORLD TIME P58 setting The folder number and the clock setting are not changed Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable supplied di SELECT ON CONNECTION USB MODE Select either PC or PictBridge PTP if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge da PictBridge PTP Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge iml PC Set after or before connecting to a PC When PC is selected the camera is connected via the USB Mass Storage communication System When PictBridge PTP is selected the camera is connec
99. how to select the normal picture mode settings and the same setting can be used for the PLAYBACK menu and SETUP menu as well Example Setting AF MODE from to e J in the normal picture mode Turn the camera on MENU SET button REC PLAYBACK selector switch MODE button Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to C9 and then press MODE When selecting the PLAYBACK mode menu settings set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to and proceed to step 4 Press A V to select NORMAL PICTURE and then press MENU SET REC E d Press MENU SET to display the menu gz QUALITY es You can switch menu screens from any menu item by el gsasccrmATio tH rotating the zoom lever Bn INTELLIGENT ISO r BN SENSITIVITY m SELECT Se EXIT VOT1W26 19 Preparation Switching to the SETUP menu REC E d Presoa WPICTURESUE m ss QUALITY amp D BBASECTRATIO EM 4000 Bso INTELLIGENTISO Gr D E3 SENSITIVITY m SELECT ae EXIT gt Press V to select the SETUP menu icon Press gt e Select a menu item next and set it REC Press A V to select AF MODE er Select the item at the very bottom and press V to BY AE MODE fa 060 move to the second screen Gh BURST D E DIGITAL ZOOM or y SELECT ie EXIT Press gt Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it 060 gt may be displayed in a different way Co Press A F
100. ically canceled if the current date is after the return date If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation select OFF on the screen shown in step 3 or 7 and then press MENU SET twice If the TRAVEL SETUP is set to OFF in step 3 LOCATION will be also set to OFF variw2e 57 Advanced Recording pictures Note he travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set If you set WORLD TIME P58 to the travel destination the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting he travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off If TRAVEL DATE is set to OFF the number of days that have passed since the departure date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date Even if TRAVEL DATE is set to SET after taking the pictures the day of the vacation you took them on is not displayed f you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date minus is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not recorded e If the travel date is displayed as minus in white there is a time difference that involves date change between the HOME and DESTINATION It will be recorded The text set as LOCATION can be edited later with TITLE EDIT The names for BABY1 BABY2 and PET will not be
101. in Mode o ceceecscceceseseteseseseeeeee 46 Optical Zoom ss OO Pe OUR nr nee a NADA 22 pi Sports Mode PPP OP 48 n ET eu e0 tarry Sky Mode Me e ee si Status Indicator 23 27 Boo doo ni 24 02 e OCS yer emir e vale Personal information 93 T Pet Mode 50 Photo Frame Mode 94 TOKE SLAM ies tite cit ll lane 74 fe le e Se RUE 24 LBSUIDESIL aiaee aa re 100 PIGIULO SIZE Sema ai rine STOF I File Edit a e no 73 Pin Hole ModE ai AN e ai ie 99 Transform Mode 47 Playback Pictures on TV 88 Travel Date ccecccseeseeeeseteeeeeeee 21 56 Playback Zoom eene 34 Trimming oeeie 76 Playing Back Motion Pictures VI FD ceteri a eue 93 Portrait Mode issus on aaa nd c 46 T ASPECT Stoicis sl ete as 24 Power LOD 2 65 dh ote e 22 Power Save skini ne ar 23 U Print MOG rennes SS SS Primle LITIG sema cosets se eese e ERPEE Deine 79 USB Connection Cable 82 PIOI C e M HE 80 USB e oiii eon cues rh o nitide Econ iba 24 Q V ODA NES sente ets 60 103 Version Display 25 Quick MENU cit etm dita en 21 Volume of Speakers 22 R W Recording Quality Setting White Balance
102. io Press A V to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press MENU SET to set 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size 2 Take pictures Note e QUALITY is automatically fixed to Zu e You can take pictures suitable for 4 x6 10XxX15 cm printing e ISO sensitivity is fixed to ISO1600 e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to 78 PHOTO FRAME Record the image with a frame around it E Setting the frame 1 Press lt gt to select the frame to use and then press MENU SET e The number of pixels is fixed to 2M 4 3 2 Take pictures Note e AUTO REVIEW is fixed to 2SEC The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual image may differ but this is not a malfunction 54 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures REC mode Motion Picture Mode Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to l and then press MODE B Press A Y to select MOTION PICTURE and then press MENU SET Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording 9 Audio recording The available recording time B is displayed on the top right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on the bottom right of the screen After pressing the shutter button fully release it straight away If the button is held down the sound will not be recorded for a few se
103. ite balance Exposure AE Metering mode LCD monitor Flash Microphone Speaker Recording media Picture size Still picture Motion pictures Quality Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures Interface Digital Analog video audio Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dimensions Mass weight Operating temperature Operating humidity 108 vatiwee 8 seconds to 1 2000th of a second STARRY SKY mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds Auto white balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Incandescent lights White set Program AE Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 2 EV to 2 EV Multiple 2 7 TFT LCD Approx 230 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to 5 3 m 17 4 feet Wide AUTO AUTO Red eye reduction Forced flash ON Forced ON Red eye reduction Forced flash OFF Slow sync Red eye reduction Monaural Monaural Built in Memory Approx 50 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard Still pictures only When the aspect ratio setting is EH 4000x3000 pixels 3264x2448 pixels 2560x1920 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is IE 4000x2672 pixels 3264x2176 pixels 2560x1712 pixels 2048 x 1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is ERI 4000 x 2248 pixels 3264X1840 pixels 2560 x 1440 pixels 1920 X 1080 pixels 848 x 480 pixels Only when using a Card
104. ixels 6ME1 3264 x 1840 pixels 35m 3 5M 32 2560x 1440 pixels 2m 2M 34 1920x 1080 pixels Note EZ is an abbreviation of Extended optical Zoom A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels The higher the numbers of pixels the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor 9 Many pixels Fine Few pixels Rough x These pictures are examples to show the effect f you change the aspect ratio set the picture size again The extended optical zoom does not work when MACRO ZOOM is set or in TRANSFORM HIGH SENS HI SPEED BURST FLASH BURST PIN HOLE FILM GRAIN and PHOTO FRAME in Scene mode so the picture size for 4 is not displayed Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions Refer to P103 for information about the number of recordable pictures siz QUALITY For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored Applicable modes s PA 35 1 Fine when giving priority to the picture quality zu Standard when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels Note Refer to P103 for information about the number of recordable pictures ASPECT RATIO For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 This allows
105. jects or subjects without contrast When the recordable range display has appeared in red When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects When it is dark or when jitter occurs When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near subjects Preventing jitter camera shake When the jitter alert G1 appears use STABILIZER P66 a tripod or the self timer P42 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 In NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY PARTY CANDLE LIGHT STARRY SKY or FIREWORKS in Scene mode P45 variw2e 31 Basic Direction detection function Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically rotated Only when ROTATE DISP P77 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 REC mode ia CS di Si GE Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom Using the Extended Optical Zoom EZ Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle To make subjects appear even closer maximum of 9 8X do not set the picture si
106. ken in synchronisation with music and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures Furthermore you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to gt and then press MODE Press A V to select SLIDE SHOW and then press MENU SET Vh SLIDE SHOW Press A V to select the item and then press CATEGORY SELECTION MENU SET CATEGORY SELECTION FAVORITE can be selected only when FAVORITE on the PLAYBACK menu P78 is at ON and there are pictures already set as favorites CANCEL ia SELECT amp SET When ALL or FAVORITE has been selected in step 3 4 Press A to select START and then press MENU SET en CANCEL gi SELECT amp SET Press V to finish the slide show Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes When CATEGORY SELECTION has been selected in step 3 Press A W lt gt to select the category to play back nani and then press MENU SET to set MADE e For details on categories refer to P70 COUNTE CANCEL SELECT e SET Press A to select START and then press MENU e se SET erer am CANCEL gi SELECT amp SET 6
107. l be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them Therefore check well before formatting variw2e 99 Others With a calendar search pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken e Is the clock in the camera set properly P17 When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched they may be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture f you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air This is not a malfunction A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED appears on the screen e s it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment In such cases these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures his unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording At such times a clicking sound is heard and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures This is not a malfunction TV PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television e Is the camera connected to the TV correctly Set the TV input to external
108. lly 28 variwee Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves 1 Press A T3 is displayed in the upper left of the screen A AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the DS screen VO Press A again to cancel 2 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame and press V to lock the subject AF tracking frame will turn yellow 060 An optimum scene for the specified subject will be C chosen Press A to cancel About the flash When 4A is selected i A i A 9 or i S is set depending on the type of subject and brightness When i A or i S is set the flash is activated twice Settings in Intelligent auto mode Only the following functions can be set in this mode REC mode menu PICTURE SIZE P59 BURST P65 COLOR MODE P66 The settings which can be selected are different from when other REC modes are used SETUP menu CLOCK SETJ WORLD TIMEJ BEEP LANGUAGE The settings of the following items are fixed Item Settings ECONOMY 5MIN J POWER SAVE P23 AUTO REVIEW P23 2SEC Flash P38 AG Self timer P42 10 seconds off QUALITY P60 zi INTELLIGENT ISO P61 SW WHITE BALANCE P62 AWB l EXPOSURE P63 ON AF MODE P63 Set to E when a face cann
109. lose the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow e If the card battery door cannot be completely closed remove the card check its direction and then insert it again Note e Remove the battery after use Store the removed battery in the battery case supplied Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator green turn off as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly The supplied battery is designed only for the camera Do not use it with any other equipment Before removing the card or battery turn the camera off and wait until the status indicator has gone off completely Otherwise this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost E Using an AC adaptor optional and a DC coupler optional instead of the battery Ensure that the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional are purchased as a set Do not use if sold separately Open the card battery door Insert the DC coupler being careful of the direction Q Close the card battery door Ensure that the card battery door is closed Open the DC coupler cover Q Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet Q Connect the AC adaptor B to the DC IN socket O of the DC coupler D Align the marks and insert Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera are u
110. lt 4 gt e g When you press the V down button Press V 10 vatiwee 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Camera ON OFF switch P17 Zoom lever P32 Speaker P71 Microphone P55 Shutter button P27 55 Intelligent auto button P27 Hand strap eyelet Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it Lens barrel AV OUT DIGITAL socket P82 84 88 Tripod receptacle e When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it Card Battery door P14 15 Release lever P14 DC coupler cover P15 When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCCA optional and AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional are used For connection details refer to P15 Before Use 12 13 1415 1617 24 23 variwee 11 Preparation Charging the Battery mM About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BCF10PP It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failu
111. mode e Self timer cannot be set to 10 seconds in SELF PORTRAIT in Scene mode e Self timer cannot be used while in HI SPEED BURST in Scene mode 42 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures REC mode e T MDE Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background Look at the following examples Properly exposed Underexposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive towards negative Press A 4 until EXPOSURE appears Aa compensate the exposure with lt gt qe e e Select 0 EV to return to the original exposure Press MENU SET to finish You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish Note EV is an abbreviation of Exposure Value It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by the aperture value and the shutter speed The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject Exposure compensation cannot be used when in STARRY SKY in Scene mode var1iw2e 43 Advanced Recording pictures REC mode e TI RD Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time
112. n of the camera Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily In particular the SETUP menu contains some important settings relating to the camera s clock and power Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera a REC PLAYBACK selector switch 18 var1wee Preparation 5 PLAYBACK mode menu P72 to 81 REC mode menu P59 to 67 This menu lets you set the protection trimming or print settings DPOF etc of recorded pictures PLAYBACK This menu lets you set the coloring sensitivity aspect ratio number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording REC E ss QUALITY ss E EB ASPECT RATIO El Bo INTELLIGENT ISO r Ea SENSITIVITY um SELECT sie EXIT SETUP menu P21 to 25 This menu lets you perform the clock settings select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera The SETUP menu can be set from either the REC MODE or PLAYBACK MODE Note Due to the camera s specifications it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used Setting menu items This section describes
113. n recording 0 6 W When playing back 12 100 000 pixels 1 2 33 CCD total pixel number 12 700 000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 5x zoom f 5 2 mm to 26 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 29 mm to 145 mm F3 3 to F5 9 Max 4x Max 9 8X Normal AF macro Macro zoom Face detection AF Tracking 11 area focusing 1 area focusing Normal 50 cm 1 64 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to o Macro Intelligent auto 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to o Scene mode There may be differences in the above settings Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter 848 x 480 pixels 30 frames second only when using a Card 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames second only when using a Card 320x240 pixels 30 frames second 1 8 pictures second Normal Approx 1 7 pictures second Unlimited Max 5 pictures Standard Max 3 pictures Fine Depends on the remaining capacity of the built in memory or the card Unlimited Performance in Burst recording is only with SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard performance will be less Approx 5 pictures second 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size When using the built in memory Approx 10 pictures immediately after formatting When using a Card Max 100 pictures differs depending on the type of Card and the recording conditions AUTO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 HIGH SENS mode 1600 to 6400 variwze 107 Others Shutter speed Wh
114. nd NAME Select the OFF setting in step 2 of the Birthday Name setting procedure A voT1W26 49 Advanced Recording pictures Note e The age and name can be printed out using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied If AGE or NAME is set to OFF even when the birthday or name has been set the age or name will not be displayed Before taking pictures set AGE or NAME to ON e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to INTELLIGENT ISO is activated and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes ISO1600 e If the camera is turned on with BABY 1 BABY 2 set the age and name are displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds along with the current date and time e If the age is not properly displayed check the clock and birthday settings The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with RESET e The initial setting for AF MODE is Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat You can set your pet s birthday and name You can select to have these appear at the time of playback or have them stamped on the recorded image using TEXT STAMP P74 For information about AGE or NAME refer to BABY1 BABY2 on P49 Note The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is OFF e The initial setting for AF MODE is Tres e Refer to BABY 1 BABY2 for other information about this mode SU
115. ng a card turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable You cannot switch between the built in memory and the card while the camera is connected to the printer Disconnect the USB connection cable insert or remove the card and then connect the USB connection cable to the printer again 84 var1woe Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it um EER LLLI Press lt gt to select the picture and then press 100 0001 jai The message disappears in about 2 seconds DEI SINGLE SELECT Press A to select PRINT START and then press PRINT START MENU SET PRINT WITH DATE NUM OF PRINTS Refer to Print Settings P86 for the items which can be set ABE MO before starting to print the pictures E Press MENU SET to cancel printing halfway CANCEL SELECTIS SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ili Press A PictBridge Press A F to select an item and then press MENU viser S ET SELECT ALL PRINT SET DPOF FAVORITE e f the print check screen has appeared select YES and print the pictures CANCEL SELECT4S SET item O Description of settings Multiple pictures are printed at one time e Press A W 4 5 to select the pictures and then when DISPLAY is MULTI SELECT pressed 4 appears on the pictures to be printed When DISPLAY is pressed again the setting is cancel
116. ngs automatically selected by the camera Normal picture mode P30 The subjects are recorded using your own settings MS My scene mode P45 Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes SCN Scene mode P45 This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded HH Motion picture mode P55 This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio Note When the mode has been switched from PLAYBACK mode to REC mode the previously set REC mode will be set Refer to P27 for details on selecting Intelligent auto mode 26 variwee Basic REC mode Taking pictures using the automatic function Ga Intelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily e The following functions are activated automatically Scene detection STABILIZER INTELLIGENT ISOJ I EXPOSURE Face detection Backlight Compensation Digital Red eye Correction The status indicator lights when you turn this unit on It turns off after about 1 second 0 Shutter button EM Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to l and then press MODE Press A V to select INTELLIGENT AUTO and then press MENU SET e You can quickly switch to Intelligent auto mode by pressing MA when the REC
117. nt pictures ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends An unreadable language was selected by mistake Press MENU SET select the SETUP menu icon and then select the R8 icon to set the desired language P25 A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway In dark places the AF assist lamp P67 lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject The AF assist lamp does not turn on Is AF ASSIST LAMP on the REC mode menu set to ON P67 The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places The camera becomes warm The surface of the camera may become warm during use This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera The lens clicks e When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc the lens may click and the picture on the screen may drastically change However the picture is not affected The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture This is not a malfunction The clock is reset e f you do not use the camera for a long time the clock may be reset When the message PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears set the clock again When you take a picture before setting the clock AM12 00 0 0 OJ is recorded P17 When pictures are taken using the zoom they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present At some magnification levels the pictures
118. nts set cancel printing with the recording date by pressing DISPLAY When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing be sure to order the printing of the date additionally if required Depending on the photo printing store or the printer the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date For further information ask at your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text Note The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999 With a printer supporting PictBridge the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment In this case cancel all the settings and reset the settings e If the file is not based on the DCF standard the print setting cannot be set On PROTECT You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake n Select PROTECT on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 EJ Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then mi s press MENU SET M Arm iia SINGLE MULTI Select the picture and then press MENU SET When MULTI has been selected Repeat these steps for each picture The settings are canceled when MENU SET is pressed again Press lt P gt to Press A W 4 select the picture to select the pictures Press 1r to return
119. on the selected date e Press tj to return to the calendar screen 7 Press A W lt UD to select a picture and then press MENU SET The picture that was selected will appear Note The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected when the calendar screen is first displayed e If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date the first picture recorded on that day is displayed You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099 e If the date is not set in the camera the recording date is set as January 1st 2009 f you take pictures after setting the travel destination in WORLD TIME the pictures are displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback 72 variwoe Advanced Playback You can add text comments to pictures After text has been registered it can be included in prints using TEXT STAMP P74 Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered Names set in BABY1 BABY2 and PET in Scene mode or LOCATION in Travel date are also recorded as the titles di Select TITLE EDIT on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 Press A V to select SINGLE or MULTI and then E press MENU SET L TEXT STAMP Mum D RE RESIZE gt TRIMMING SINGLE MULTI Select the picture and then press MENU SET to set V is displayed for pictures with titles already registered
120. ording time Approx 165 min picture mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard e CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 when LCD monitor is on Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 32 MB Using the supplied battery e Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the Optical image stabilizer function is set to AUTO Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode Power LCD mode and High angle mode P22 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 the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 82 vaTiw26 13 Preparation Playback time Approx 360 min The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery m Charging Charging time time Approx 130 min maximum Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack DMW BCF10PP are the same as above The
121. ot be detected STABILIZER P66 AUTO AF ASSIST LAMP P67 ON The following functions cannot be used AUTO LCD OFF EXPOSURE AUTO BRACKET DIGITAL ZOOM The other items on the SETUP menu can be set in a mode such as the Normal picture mode What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode vaTiw26 29 Basic REC mode e Taking pictures with your favorite settings Normal picture mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in REC menu Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to C9 and then press MODE MODE button REC PLAYBACK selector switch Press A V to select NORMAL PICTURE and then press MENU SET To change the setting while taking pictures refer to Using the REC Mode Menu P59 MENU SET button s Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication green lights when the subject is focused The focus range is 50 cm 1 64 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to f pictures are to be taken at an even closer range refer to Taking Close up Pictures P41 Press the halfway pressed shutter button fully to take a picture The access indication lights P16 red when pictures are being
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123. our nearest Service Center MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR Use a card compatible with this unit P16 You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD An error has occurred accessing the card Insert the card again Insert a different card READ ERROR WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD e It has failed to read or write data Remove the card after turning the power OFF Insert the card again turn the power on and try to read or write the data again he card may be broken nsert a different card MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD e When you set the recording quality to WVGA or VGA we recommend using a high speed card with 10MB s or greater displayed on the package e In the event that it stops even after using a 10MB s card or higher the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format P25 Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card motion picture recording may stop in the middle A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used P83 Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P25 If you execute NO RESET in the SETUP menu after formatting the folder number is reset to 100 P24 PICTURE IS DISPL
124. peed changes according to the recording conditions The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture taking conditions and the type and or status of the card used The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting Note e The flash setting is fixed to S e QUALITY is automatically fixed to s e You can take pictures suitable for 4 x6 10x 15 cm printing e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to ce The focus zoom exposure white balance shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture e The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between ISO500 and ISO800 However the ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high speed Depending on the operating conditions it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat taking a picture FLASH BURST Still pictures are taken continuously with flash It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places M Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press A V to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press MENU SET to set 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size 2 Take pictures e Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed fully Number of recordable Note e QUALITY is automatically fixed to s e You can take pictures suitable for 4 x6 10x 15
125. played back as a slide show e t is not possible to add new music effects variw2e 69 Advanced Playback PLAYBACK mode Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back CATEGORY PLAY FAVORITE PLAY CATEGORY PLAY This mode allows you to search images by Scene mode or other categories such as PORTRAIT SCENERY or NIGHT SCENERY and sort the pictures into each of the categories You can then play back the pictures in each category Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to 1 and then press MODE gt Press A V to select CATEGORY PLAY and then press MENU SET CATEGORY Press A V lt P to select the category and then ae nr press MENU SET to set QE e f a picture is found in a category the category icon turns blue G SEARCHING It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the CANCEL IS SELECT Ge SET card or the built in memory If you press ty while searching the searching will stop halfway Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below Recording information Recording information PORTRAIT SPORTS PARTY i PORTRAIT CANDLE LIGHT SOFT SKIN FIREWORKS TRANSFORM BEACH SNOW SELF PORTRAIT is AERIAL PHOTO NIGHT PORTRAIT i NIGHT PORTRAIT BABY 1 BABY2 SCENERY BABY 1 BABY2 i SCENERY SUNSET AERIAL PHOTO FOOD NIGHT PORTRAIT MOTION PICTURE i NIGHT PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENERY
126. played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC e Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera f you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment the picture quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back When using a high capacity card it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual variw2e 71 Advanced Playback PLAYBACK mode Using the PLAYBACK mode menu You can use various functions in Playback mode to rotate pictures set protection for them etc With TEXT STAMP RESIZE or TRIMMING a new edited picture is created A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture CALENDAR You can display pictures by recording date ulli Select CALENDAR on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 e You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards 4 W to display the calendar screen P34 Press A V lt P to select the date to be played back A V Select the month lt gt Select the date e If there were no pictures recorded during a month the month is not displayed Press MENU SET to display the pictures that were recorded
127. r a snow covered mountain fs AERIAL PHOTO This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window mM Technique for Aerial photo mode We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc Aim the camera at something with high contrast press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the picture Note e The flash setting is fixed to S e The focus range is 5 m 16 4 feet to Turn the camera off when taking off or landing When using the camera follow all instructions from the cabin crew e Be careful about the reflection from the window PIN HOLE Picture is taken darker and with soft focus around the subjects M Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Press A Y to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press MENU SET to set 9M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size 2 Take pictures Note e QUALITY is automatically fixed to azn e You can take pictures suitable for 4 x6 10x 15 cm printing e The focus range is 5 cm 0 17 feet Wide 1 m 3 28 feet Tele to oc Face detection P64 may not operate normally in the dark areas around the edges of the screen variw2e 53 Advanced Recording pictures FILM GRAIN Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand Bi Picture size and aspect rat
128. re occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Use the dedicated charger and battery This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries Exclusive batteries DMW BCF10PP are supported by this function Conventional batteries not supported by this function cannot be used The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F The battery temperature should also be the same Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging starts when the CHARGE indicator 4 lights green Charging is complete when the CHARGE indicator 4 turns off after approx 130 min maximum Detach the battery after charging is completed 12 var1wee Preparation m When the CHARGE indicator flashes The battery temperature is excessively high or low The charging time will be longer than normal Also charging may not be completed The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth Note After charging is completed be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet The battery be
129. recorded when LOCATION is set LOCATION cannot be recorded when taking motion pictures Recording Dates Times at Overseas Travel Destinations World Time For details on the SETUP menu settings refer to P19 You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take Select CLOCK SET to set the current date and time in advance P17 Select WORLD TIME from the SETUP menu and then press gt e When first using the camera after purchasing it the PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA message appears od eee sth and set the home area on the screen in step 93 Press V to select HOME and then press MENU SET E DESTINATION 10 00 DEC 1 2008 Press lt gt to select the home area and then press MENU SET Current time Time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time e If daylight saving time E is used at the home area press A Press A again to return to the original time The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time Advance the clock setting by one hour 58 vatiwe26 Advanced Recording pictures Press A to select DESTINATION and then press MENU SET to set Depending on the setting the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed Press lt gt to select the area the travel destination is in and then press MENU SET to set Current time of the destin
130. rescent light the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light It is not a malfunction variw2e 97 Others A reddish vertical line smear appears on the LCD monitor during picture taking This is a characteristic of CCDs and it appears when the subject has a bright part Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas but this is not a malfunction It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures Itis recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light Motion picture recording stops in the middle Depending on the type of the card recording may stop in the middle When you set the recording quality to WVGA or VGA we recommend using a high speed card with 10MB s or greater displayed on the package n the event that it stops even after using a 10MB s card or higher the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format P25 Are you using a MultiMediaCard This unit does not support MultiMediaCards The subject cannot be locked AF track fails e If the subject has different colors as the periphery set the AF area to those colors specific to the subject by aligning that area with the AF area P64 LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is tu
131. rmation Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a battery Charger e If you use the battery charger near a radio the radio reception may be disturbed Keep the charger 1 m 3 28 feet or more away from radios The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used This is not a malfunction After use be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight Do not bend or drop the card The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the card Do not allow dirt dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch the terminals with your fingers Notice for when transferring to another party or disposing of the memory card e Format or delete using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management information and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely It is recommended to ph
132. rned on The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when AUTO LCD OFF P23 is selected for the ECONOMY mode This does not happen when using the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional If the remaining battery power is low it may take longer for the flash to be charged and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the camera and it is not a malfunction The LCD monitor flickers indoors e The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light This is not a malfunction The LCD monitor is too bright or dark Adjust the brightness of the screen P22 POWER LCD or HIGH ANGLE is activated P22 98 vaTiwe26 Others Black red blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures Noise appears on the LCD monitor e In dark places noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor This does not affect the pictures you are recording The flash is not activated e s the
133. s This Site is English only 16 var1wee Preparation Note e Do not turn this unit off remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional when the access indication is lit when pictures are being read or deleted or the built in memory or the card is being formatted P25 Furthermore do not subject the camera to vibration or impact The card or the data on the card may be damaged and this unit may no longer operate normally The data on the built in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic Waves static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card We recommend storing important data on a PC etc Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation P25 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Setting Date Time Clock Set e The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on The PLEASE SET THE CLOCK message appears This message does not appear in PLAYBACK mode MENU SET button Cursor buttons gt Press MENU SET Press lt P gt to select the items year amp month day hour minute display B sequence or time display format and press A F to set Time at the home area B Time at the travel destination P58 T Cancel without setting the clock e Select either 24HRS or AM PM for the
134. s 70 e CATEGORY PLAY 70 e FAVORITE PLAY emen ni 71 Playing Back Motion Pictures 71 Using the PLAYBACK mode menu 72 IGCALEND JATU statuti n 72 4 TITLE EDIT 73 TEXT STAMFP 74 RESIZE Reducing the picture size numberofpixels 75 e gt TRIMMING 76 pa ROTATE DISP 71 x FAVORITE 78 s Da PER NE amaaan 79 On PROTECT 80 Ie COP Y essieu 81 Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC 82 Printing the Pictures 84 Selecting a single picture and edd p Ul gro IIT eM em m 85 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 85 e Print Settings 86 Playing Back Pictures on a lio 1 ioes Enei EEE 88 e Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied 88 Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot 88 Others Screen Display 89 Cautions for Use seeeesessss 90 MessagebDisplay 94 Troubleshooting 96 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 103 Specificatlons 107 Digital Camera Acc
135. s product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 114 vatiwee Others Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Expr
136. sed Using any other equipment may cause damage Note e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW ACSPP optional Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected When operating it on a flat surface we recommend placing it on a soft cloth Make sure to unplug the AC adaptor when you open the card battery door e f the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary then remove them from the digital camera Also please keep the DC coupler cover closed Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System P110 variw2e 15 Preparation About the Built in Memory the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit e When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded in the built in memory and played back e When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back When using the built in memory it gt SN access indication e When using the card access indication The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built in memory or the card Built in Memory Memory size Approx 50 MB e Recordable motion pictures QVGA 320x240 pixels only The built in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the
137. ss A V to select PC and then press MENU SET El If USB MODE P24 is set to PC in the SETUP menu in cm advance the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the USB MODE selection screen Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC it is convenient When the camera has been connected to the PC with USB MODE set to PictBridge PTP a message may appear on the PC s screen Select Cancel to close the screen and disconnect the camera from the PC Then set USB MODE to PC again SELECT4 SP SET 82 vatiwe26 Connecting to other equipment Double click on Removable Disk in My Computer e When using a Macintosh the drive is displayed on the desktop LUMIX NO NAME or Untitled is displayed ds Double click DCIM folder Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC mM Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Proceed with the hardware removal using Safely Remove Hardware on the task tray of the PC If the icon is not displayed check that ACCESS is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware Note This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected When operating it on a flat surface we recommend placing it on a soft cloth e Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnec
138. ssed again Press A V lt 4 U D to select SHOOTING DATE AGE TRAVEL DATE or TITLE and then press MENU SET to set each item SHOOTING DATE W O TIME Stamp the year month and date WITH TIME Stamp the year month day hour and minutes AGE P49 If this is set to ON AGE is stamped on the pictures 74 vatiwe26 Advanced Playback TRAVEL DATE If this is set to ON TRAVEL DATE is stamped on the pictures TITLE Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in BABY 1 BABY2 or PET name settings in Scene mode LOCATION in travel date or TITLE EDIT Press MENU SET If you set TEXT STAMP for a picture with a picture size larger than 3m the picture size will become smaller as shown below O B Je n gt gt 9m 6w B5w gt 2m posed etn sie 12s The picture becomes slightly rougher Press A to select YES and then press MENU SET The message SAVE NEW PICTURES appears if the picture was recorded with a picture size 3m or less x Press 1r to return to the menu screen The menu screen is automatically restored when MULTI is selected Press MENU SET to close the menu Note When you print pictures stamped with text the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer You can set up to
139. t the beep and shutter sound BEEP LEVEL SHUTTER VOL X Muted Sx Muted BEEP Low 2 Low High S High y BEEP TONE SHUTTER TONE 39 36 50 9 0 6 VOLUME Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels e When you connect the camera to a TV the volume of the TV speakers does not change 22 MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head OFF AX AUTO POWER LCD The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright LCD MODE it is around the camera X POWER LCD The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors O HIGH ANGLE The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the camera held high above your head e High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or POWER SAVE is activated The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor However this does not affect the recorded pictures The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD mode Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again e If the screen is difficult to see because of
140. ted via the PTP Picture Transfer Protocol communication system Set to match the type of TV Playback mode only EA TV ASPECT HI When connecting to a 16 9 screen TV 14 31 When connecting to a 4 3 screen TV This will work when the AV cable is connected 24 vatiwe26 Preparation It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the camera VERSION DISP The built in memory or card is formatted Formatting irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC4A optional when formatting Do not turn the camera off during formatting e lf a card has been inserted only the card is formatted To format the built in memory remove the card e If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment format it on the camera again It may take longer to format the built in memory than the card e f the built in memory or the card cannot be formatted consult your nearest Service Center FORMAT For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at 1 800 99 LUMIX 1 800 995 8649 or http www panasonic com contactinfo send e mail to lumixconcierge ca panasonic com Set the language displayed on the screen G LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPA
141. ther equipment Connecting to a PC You can acguire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC You can easily print out or e mail the pictures you have imported Use of the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied is a convenient way of doing this Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the software in the CD ROM supplied and how to install it Preparations Turn on the camera and the PC Remove the card before using the pictures in the built in memory 9 USB connection cable supplied Check the directions of the connectors and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause a malfunction Align the marks and insert e Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps Refer to Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely P83 before disconnecting the USB connection cable Otherwise data may be destroyed Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable 4 supplied Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction USE USB MODE Pre
142. ting the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Before inserting or removing a card turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable Otherwise data may be destroyed m Viewing the contents of the built in memory or card using the PC folder composition EUAN i OUS CU Folder number eCard 100 PANA File number Q JPG Pictures 100 PANA MOV Motion pictures a e MISC DPOF print P1000002 JPG Favorite A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations After NO RESET P24 in the SETUP menu has been executed When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted Such as when pictures were taken using another maker of camera When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder ll Connection in the PTP mode Windows XP Windows Vista and Mac OS X only Set USB MODE to PictBridge P TP Data can now be read only from the card into the PC When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode variw2e 83 Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera s LCD monitor Preparations Turn on the camera and the printer Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built in memory Perform the print quality and other se
143. to select the picture Play back the previous picture gt Play back the next picture variw2e 33 Basic E Fast forwarding Fast rewinding Press and hold lt gt during playback Fast rewind gt Fast forward e The file number and the picture number B only change one by one Release when the number of the desired picture appears to play back the picture e f you keep pressing lt the number of pictures forwarded rewound increases Displaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards a W 1 screen gt 12 screens gt 30 screens Calendar screen display P72 a Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures Rotate the zoom lever towards Q T to return to the previous screen Pictures are not rotated for display E To return to normal playback Press A lt gt to select a picture An icon will be displayed depending on the recorded picture and the settings 2 Press MENU SET The picture that was selected will appear Using the Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards Q T 1X gt 2X gt 4X gt 8X gt 16X e When you rotate the zoom lever towards Beg W after enlarging the picture the magnification becomes lower When you change the magnification the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing A W 4 b
144. to trim pictures recorded with other equipment Motion pictures and pictures stamped with TEXT STAMP cannot be trimmed a ROTATE DISPJ This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically ER Select ROTATE DISP on the PLAYBACK mode menu P19 PLANEN B Press V to select ON and then press MENU SET jh ROTATE DIS X FAVORITE e The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select l o OFF r Refer to P33 for information about how to play back pictures Es COPY OO i3 Press MENU SET to close the menu variw2e 77 Advanced Playback Note When you play back pictures on a PC they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc to be added It was established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment The display is not rotated during Multi playback P34 or CALENDAR P72 You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites e Play back only the pictures set as favorites FAVORITE PLAY Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show e Delete all the pictures not set as favorites ALL DELETE
145. ttings at the printer before printing the pictures USB connection cable supplied Check the directions of the connectors and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble Align the marks and insert e Use a battery with a sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC4 optional If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected the status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps If this happens during printing stop printing at once If not printing disconnect the USB connection cable ED Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable 4 supplied e When the camera is connected to the printer the cable disconnect prohibit icon X appears Do not disconnect the USB cable while X is displayed Press A V to select PictBridge PTP and then pu press MENU SET THE USB MODE da PictBridge PTP SELECT4S SET Note e This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected When operating it on a flat surface we recommend placing it on a soft cloth Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction e Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Before inserting or removi
146. y switches to between ISO100 and 1803200 and the available flash range also differs Wide Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to approx 3 4 m 11 2 feet Tele Approx 1 0 m 3 28 feet to approx 1 9 m 6 23 feet mM Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed Sec 1 30 to 1 2000 Q x1 The shutter speed changes depending on the STABILIZER P66 setting x2 When Intelligent ISO is set P61 e x1 2 The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases When the Optical image stabilizer is set to OFF When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the Optical image stabilizer is set to MODE1 MODE2 or AUTO In Intelligent auto mode shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene In Scene mode shutter speed will be different from the above table Note e If you bring the flash too close to an object the object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the flash e When you take a picture beyond the available flash range the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark When the flash is being charged the flash icon blinks red and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully When AUTO LCD OFF is set the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject Wh
147. you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method Applicable modes s 60 vor w26 Advanced Recording pictures EI ASPECT RATIO of a 4 3 TV mwa ASPECT RATIO of a 35 mm film camera EE ASPECT RATIO of a high definition TV etc EX EF Note The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing P101 fso INTELLIGENT ISO For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject Applicable modes 9 LOFFJ 483 VE B VE S888 The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise Note Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving jitter may not be avoided Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small when a moving subject is at the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter button was pressed fully To avoid picture noise we recommend decreasing maximum ISO sensitivity level or setting COLOR MODE to NATURAL P66 SENSITIVITY For details on REC mode menu settings refer to P19 This allows the sensitivity to light ISO sensitivity to be s
148. ysically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before transferring to another party or disposing Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user 92 var1wo6 Others About the personal information Personal information is included in the recorded image when the name or birthday is set in BABY 1 BABY2 in Scene mode Disclaimer Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation effect of static electricity accident malfunction repair or other handlings Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information When requesting a repair transferring to another party or disposing Reset the settings to protect the personal information P24 e If there are pictures stored in the built in memory copy them into the memory card P81 before formatting the built in memory P25 as needed e Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair Built in memory and settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if above operations are not possible due to malfunction When transferring to another party or disposing of the memory card please
149. ze to the highest setting for each aspect ratio W Ema HE Even higher levels of magnification are possible when DIGITAL ZOOM is set to ON in REC menu To make subjects appear closer use Tele Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele T Q To make subjects appear further away use Wide Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide W He p E Types of zooms Extended optical zoom Feature Optical zoom Digital zoom 20x including optical zoom Maximum 5X magnification s VB 39 1X including extended optical zoom 9 8X The higher the magnification Picture e No deterioration No deterioration level the greater the q y deterioration PICTURE SIZE with 4 DIGITAL ZOOM P66 on the Conditions None P59 is selected REC menu is set to ON lm Screen ba El T EE display I The digital zoom range is displayed EA is displayed e When using the zoom function an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar Example 0 5 m 1 64 ft co The magnification level differs depending on PICTURE SIZE and ASPECT RATIO setting 32 variwoee Basic mM Extended optical zoom mechanism When you set the picture size to 3m 3 million pixels the 12M 12 1 million pixels CCD area is cropped to the center 3M 3 million pixels area allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect Note The digital zoom cannot be set when has b

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